Former advisor to prez Carl Icahn left his post because it was found that he was manipulating market prices via advice for stock he would benefit from. Now I don't know if that's t... moreFormer advisor to prez Carl Icahn left his post because it was found that he was manipulating market prices via advice for stock he would benefit from. Now I don't know if that's true or even how it would be possible but if it isn't why did he resign and why is the White House now minimizing his former position? Something stinks. Maybe the White House needs to be fumigated. Could be the bodies of dead vermin here and there that are decaying.
Jeff Bezos, who owns Amazon, recently bought the chain store, Wholefoods. Wholefoods sells organic foods. Their prices are higher than stores that don't sell all organic foods. Bez... moreJeff Bezos, who owns Amazon, recently bought the chain store, Wholefoods. Wholefoods sells organic foods. Their prices are higher than stores that don't sell all organic foods. Bezos is now in the grocery-store business, along with books, student loans, and other endeavors. Avacadoes and lobster are two foods that people really like, but that are more expensive. I guess you might consider them "luxury foods". Bezos is hoping to attract more customers to his new business by selling these items for a cheaper price? That is, cheaper than other stores sell them. Do you think it will work? less
How do wars affect a nation's economy? During WW2 we Americans had rationing. Sugar and butter for instance were rationed luxuries. The country's citizens worked hard to help in th... moreHow do wars affect a nation's economy? During WW2 we Americans had rationing. Sugar and butter for instance were rationed luxuries. The country's citizens worked hard to help in the war effort together. However they could. The country's people supported the war effort. Do you support any current American-involved war ? Which one(s) and why?