Workers Worry Thanks to Harris & Biden

By Robin Itzler

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Technically, the United States is not in a recession. Emotionally, a plurality of Americans think we are. A recent Bankrate survey revealed that 59 percent of U.S. adults feel the Harris/Biden economy is in a recession, the result of rising costs and stagnant wages. Respondents shared personal financial struggles as the primary reason they believe the economy is failing.

If they aren’t personally affected by disastrous economic conditions, they know someone who is. Or they are watching stores and restaurants go out of business. For instance, this summer Red Lobster closed 100+ restaurants amid bankruptcy proceedings. Now the seafood eatery announced 23 MORE locations will be shuttered.

It’s all depressing!

Through the second quarter, 3,200 brick-and-mortar stores have closed, according to retail data provider Coresight, which tracks store closures and openings across the U.S. Although a few retailers (Dollar General, for example) are planning to expand this year, Coresight reports that many major chains have announced fewer openings compared with a year earlier.

One reason for store closures is that consumers have spent all their COVID money. There’s no more money for frivolous purchases or vacations. Instead, they must go back to living within their means. Thanks to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, their means are not enough.

JACK DANIELS NO LONGER DRINKING DEI:

Another iconic American brand that has finally realized that if they go woke, they will go broke is Jack Daniels. Bottler Brown-Forman sent an internal employee memo announcing they would stop linking executive compensation to progress on DEI. Jack Daniels will be ditching its participation in the LGBTQ+ alphabet Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index survey.

Wisely, Jack Daniels plans to focus on its core business (duh!) so that executive incentives and employee goals are tied to business performance, not making the Human Rights Campaign happy.

To share your thoughts with Brown-Forman’s CEO Larson Whiting: Click hereto contact Jack Daniels, Phone: 888-515-5225 Write: 280 Lynchburg Hwy, Lynchburg, TN 37352

LOWE’S GOING HIGH: Nailing the DEI!:

Lowe’s announced that it would no longer make donations to pride events and is putting an end to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that are focused on race and sexual orientation. Lowe’s will also be ditching its participation in the LGBTQ+ alphabet Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index survey. Bravo again to Bobby Starbuck and his outstanding efforts.

Just like so many other national corporations that have recently announced they are going to focus on activities that align with their core business (duh!), Lowe’s said that their community and philanthropic efforts will include safe and affordable housing, disaster relief and skilled trades education especially for military veterans and homeless people.

To share your thoughts with Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison: Email (media): Click here to contact Lowe's Home Improvement, Phone: 704-758-1000 Write: 1000 Lowe's Blvd. Mooresville NC 28117 

Over the next few weeks, we will look at unique moments in our nation’s history where God was recognized. In 1956, the phrase IN GOD WE TRUST legally became the United States’ National Motto. On February 9, 1961, President John F. Kennedy (who would not be welcomed in today’s Democrat Party) said:

“The guiding principle of this Nation has been, is now, and ever shall be IN GOD WE TRUST.”     President John F. Kennedy