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In the fog of war between Conservative Realists and the Democratic Socialist Propagandists, there are base economic truths that must be maintained, and they can be found here.

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Economic Truths  

In the fog of war between Conservative Realists and the Democratic Socialist Propagandists, there are base economic truths that must be maintained, and they can be found here.

“It is a trust fund, a piece of the American economy for every child that they will be able to take out when they are 18.”
“It is a trust fund, a piece of the American economy for every child that they will be able to take out when they are 18.”
 
Allow me to unpack the basic principles of economics.
Allow me to unpack the basic principles of economics.
 
“There’s been a real freedom here,” says filmmaker Andrew Erwin.
“There’s been a real freedom here,” says filmmaker Andrew Erwin.
 
Newly unsealed records reveal Credit Suisse didn’t just hide Nazi gold—it fueled the "ratlines" that helped the SS vanish into Argentina.
Newly unsealed records reveal Credit Suisse didn’t just hide Nazi gold—it fueled the "ratlines" that helped the SS vanish into Argentina.
 
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
 
The suit alleges that the bank closed Trump's accounts over "woke" motivations.
 
A group seeking COVID-related records from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is urging the North Carolina Supreme Court to take its case.
A group seeking COVID-related records from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is urging the North Carolina Supreme Court to take its case.
 
In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
 
"NVIDIA Rubin will be a rocket engine for AI," says Elon Musk.
 
Nate Morris, a close friend of JD Vance, wins massive donation from Elon Musk.
 
The group wants to "transition" the economy away from oil and gas.
 
On Jan. 15, Coca-Cola Consolidated, headquartered in Charlotte, announced a donation of $25 million to fund the join Duke and UNC children’s hospital project, as the North Carolina Senate seeks to secure $103.5 million in state funding as well.
On Jan. 15, Coca-Cola Consolidated, headquartered in Charlotte, announced a donation of $25 million to fund the join Duke and UNC children’s hospital project, as the North Carolina Senate seeks to secure $103.5 million in state funding as well.
 
“X is seeing record-breaking downloads in many countries in Europe,” Musk posted.
“X is seeing record-breaking downloads in many countries in Europe,” Musk posted.
 
“My predecessor stood up at this podium and she said inflation doesn’t exist ... and people like you just took her at her word."
“My predecessor stood up at this podium and she said inflation doesn’t exist ... and people like you just took her at her word."
 
“More Americans are working today than at any time in the history of our country.”
 
As western North Carolina continues to recover more than a year later from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein’s office has released several announcements in recent days detailing funding for infrastructure repairs.
As western North Carolina continues to recover more than a year later from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein’s office has released several announcements in recent days detailing funding for infrastructure repairs.
 
A split North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a Department of Transportation contractor does not need to foot part of the bill for a Robeson County deputy sheriff's injuries in 2019.
A split North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a Department of Transportation contractor does not need to foot part of the bill for a Robeson County deputy sheriff's injuries in 2019.
 
We don't know which way it's going, which is why people are freaking out.
We don't know which way it's going, which is why people are freaking out.
 
The S&P 500 fell 1.7% on Thursday. The Dow dropped 1.7%.
The S&P 500 fell 1.7% on Thursday. The Dow dropped 1.7%.
 
"In other words, take from the BIG, BAD Insurance Companies, give it to the people..."
 
Governor Gavin Newsom’s office appeared to mock the company in response.
 
Pres. Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs are repeating the economic damage of the 2018 trade war, slashing U.S. farm exports, especially soybeans and pork, and driving up input costs for farmers
Pres. Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs are repeating the economic damage of the 2018 trade war, slashing U.S. farm exports, especially soybeans and pork, and driving up input costs for farmers
 
In 2024, growth in 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties contributed to a total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending statewide, up from the 2023 record of $35.6 billion.
In 2024, growth in 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties contributed to a total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending statewide, up from the 2023 record of $35.6 billion.
 
A system of stable currency is vital to national and personal economic security.
A system of stable currency is vital to national and personal economic security.
 
“This is a really triumphant day for the people of the commonwealth and for the United States of America.”
“This is a really triumphant day for the people of the commonwealth and for the United States of America.”
 
New business creations, possible new jobs, and job deals falling through, added to a mixed week for job news for North Carolina this week.
New business creations, possible new jobs, and job deals falling through, added to a mixed week for job news for North Carolina this week.
 
"I don't think that you're going to see a big effect on the consumer in the U.S."
 
"It's going to be a busy April, May, maybe into June," said the Treasury Secretary.
 
A coalition of organizations is urging Congress to terminate the subsidies associated with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the elements of the Green New Deal it codified in policy.
A coalition of organizations is urging Congress to terminate the subsidies associated with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the elements of the Green New Deal it codified in policy.
 
The U.S. Digital Service hired from the porn industry and a gender studies department, building a legion of queer activists. Now it's DOGE.
The U.S. Digital Service hired from the porn industry and a gender studies department, building a legion of queer activists. Now it's DOGE.
 
Economic Development Handicapped By Zoning
 
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