Category: The Economist

JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am Tuesday “We the People” have inalienable rights. Let’s legislate them to Resurrect the Middle Class 

August 27, 2017

      Dear followers, those who tuned in on Wednesday, heard me say a friend had passed away.  I was saddened by her death and will be attending her funeral, Monday @10:30am.  Therefore, our regularly scheduled talks will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, preceding the Labor Day holiday.    Wishing … More JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am Tuesday “We the People” have inalienable rights. Let’s legislate them to Resurrect the Middle Class 

JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am”We the People” speak out for Equal Justice and Equal Economic opportunity! 

August 23, 2017

        Dear followers, it is distressing to listen to the news.  So I’ve stopped listening and read instead, then, I can cherry pick what I think is important.  Right now, I think it’s important to concentrate on the issues we can advocate for ourselves:     Protest for something positive Equality of … More JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am”We the People” speak out for Equal Justice and Equal Economic opportunity! 

JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am Monday : Time for an honest dialogue on Race in America?! 

August 20, 2017

    We humans are neither all good nor all evil.  We harbor hatreds and jealousy, but can be giving and compassionate as well.   As you remember dear followers, I spent a few days in the Berkshire, visiting old friends, and making new friends while touring a local Winery in New Marlboro,  Ma. . … More JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am Monday : Time for an honest dialogue on Race in America?! 

JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11 am Wednesday Hate crimes and violent assembly should be punished by the Rule of Law! Remember Oklahoma, remember Charlottesville, These People are waiting for the next violent encounter and our death! 

August 15, 2017

    Dear followers, two statements were made on Periscope on Monday that I’d like to address : Huey stated that he went to  Charlottesville to protest with a white Jewish guy and an “off the rack white guy”, your average guy, well meaning, who likes and respects people. That’s as it should. be. There … More JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11 am Wednesday Hate crimes and violent assembly should be punished by the Rule of Law! Remember Oklahoma, remember Charlottesville, These People are waiting for the next violent encounter and our death! 

Joyce America Speaks Periscope @11 am Monday Corporate Greed has divided us into groups, let’s take time to defend the besieged “white male”, too’ 

August 12, 2017

    To the detriment of “we the People”, we have been segmented into groups. This division is not healthy for Americans. It does not contribute to a sense of shared journey in these United States. Instead it pits one group against the other as every group believes that the “other” group is the cause … More Joyce America Speaks Periscope @11 am Monday Corporate Greed has divided us into groups, let’s take time to defend the besieged “white male”, too’ 

The Voice of Joyce: What Caused Inequality? Tax Cuts! Read on & we’ll chat Wednesday @11am on Periscope!

July 31, 2017

Inequality! What caused inequality in our country? How is it possible, with all the unequivocal facts facing Congress, they are still advocating corporate tax cuts and deregulation for big business, and even more personal tax cuts for the wealthy. Their proposals boggle my mind. Tax cuts for Big Business and tax evasion by the wealthy … More The Voice of Joyce: What Caused Inequality? Tax Cuts! Read on & we’ll chat Wednesday @11am on Periscope!

The Voice of Joyce: Why is productivity low? I have the answer! Clue: don’t blame “We the People” ! 

July 29, 2017

    For too long, We the People have listened to the experts telling us what’s good for the economy and how to improve productivity.  Only one journalist and I agree with him,  Neil Irwin,  stated in his column in the Times,  ” poor productivity would increase when wages improved”.  Is anyone listening?  Low productivity … More The Voice of Joyce: Why is productivity low? I have the answer! Clue: don’t blame “We the People” ! 

JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am China invests $1 Trillion in Europe, Asia & Africa. What is America doing ? 

July 26, 2017

      Where are we today? According to the Financial Times the US lags behind in infrastructure development and GDP even as China ambitiously moves forward with a trillion dollar investment to develop Europe, Asia and Africa’s aging infrastructure.  China will give these nations the cash they need to build their roads, bridges and … More JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am China invests $1 Trillion in Europe, Asia & Africa. What is America doing ? 

Joyce America Speaks Periscope @11am Monday :Trump, Russia, ACA debate, Debt Ceiling & Tax Cuts ! Issues to solve in a bipartisan Congress! 

July 23, 2017

      We.are.in.crisis.mode.  If Trump and Congress fail to act in August, the ACA and 13 million people may suffer immediately. As the August deadline approaches, Congress should immediately reinstate the following ACA POLICES to maintain competitiveness in the insurance marketplace. The Individual Mandate:  All consumers, including young healthy people, should enroll and pay … More Joyce America Speaks Periscope @11am Monday :Trump, Russia, ACA debate, Debt Ceiling & Tax Cuts ! Issues to solve in a bipartisan Congress! 

JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am Trump’s relentless pursuit of bad policy hurts the middle & lower classes

July 19, 2017

      If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. I get it. I certainly made every effort during my professional career to provide adequate healthcare benefits and vacation time for my employees.  I was the CEO; it was my job to provide work for my mechanics. When work was scarce, we worked … More JoyceAmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am Trump’s relentless pursuit of bad policy hurts the middle & lower classes