Relevant and even prescient commentary on news, politics and the economy.

Terrorizing the Public

I post quite a few of Prof. Heather’s commentary and also Attorney Joyce Vance’s. Both are following the events that are happening in the US with this administration. I am making sure Angry Bear readers are up to date as seen by writers who are close to current events. This commentary covers the kidnapping of […]

Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Introduction to Pharmacy Benefit Managers and their role with pharmacies, insurance companies, drug manufacturers, and healthcare. They do have an impact on the costs of healthcare through the pricing of drugs. Also, a large impact on growth in drug prices, higher patient out-of-pocket costs, availability, and the closing of independent pharmacies. What Pharmacy Benefit Managers Do, and […]

Tesla robotaxis are still in the future

Musk’s robotaxi debut in Austin ain’t happenin’. I guess Elon paid off some Texas legislators to give him time: “Since last year, Musk has discussed launching the service in Austin this summer. For the last few months, he had indicated that it would happen in June, with the June 22nd date being officially shared last […]

Rules of the Game

A comment by J.P McJefferson who has written tis post at his site in 2023 and again in 2024. It is a great commentary on the House and Senate rules which are political in nature, block crossing the aisle types of legislation, punish constituents as a result, and lead to confrontations amongst citizens who also […]

No, America doesn’t need to birth more babies

I’m reading these religion-based and politically based articles saying Americans need to have more children. WTF? “In an effort to get Americans to have more children, the Trump administration has proposed ideas such as a $5,000 “baby bonus” or a $1,000 tax-deferred investment account for children born between 2025 and 2029. It’s as if we’re […]

Rhode Island Judge Blocks trump Again

It must be the state of Rhode Island citizens and judges are feistier than the rest of the nation. For the second time I am reading about a judge from Rhode Island blocking trump’s efforts to hold the nation up by blocking funding. Maybe it is the same judge? It kind of fits as Joel […]

Traditional Medicare versus Medicare Advantage

City workers in NYC are getting a raw deal or some would call it a better deal (if you are the city) on healthcare when one retires. There must be some type of deal going on here. Medicare Advantage does have its coding issues and smaller sources of healthcare places a member can go to. […]

Why hasn’t the housing downturn caused a recession yet? A detailed look

 – by New Deal democrat As promised yesterday, today let me take an extended look at the important leading sector of housing. I want to walk through each of the important series generally in the order in which they have typically peaked, and how in at least one important respect this time is – somewhat […]