In a surprising turn of events‚ a group of esteemed economists‚ featuring a luminary from the Obama administration‚ has recently leveled critical assessments against the current trajectory of progressive economic policies. Their analysis‚ echoing long-standing conservative concerns‚ underscores the potential risks these policies pose to the nation's fiscal health and economic freedom. The critique began with an examination of expansive government spending programs. For years‚ conservative thinkers have warned against the dangers of unchecked fiscal extravagance‚ arguing that it could lead to unsustainable national debt levels. These economists‚ leveraging their authoritative voices‚ have now joined the chorus of caution‚ suggesting that the path of rampant expenditure could jeopardize the economic future of coming generations. Ashley Allison‚ former Obama administration official: O.J. Simpson “represented something for the black community … particularly because there were two white people who had been killed.” Racism is alive and well‚ it seems‚ though mostly in progressive elites. pic.twitter.com/CB5QbcFKyy — Hank Campbell (@HankCampbell) April 12‚ 2024 Taxation policies also received critical attention. The group decried the progressive push for higher taxes on the wealthy as a misguided strategy that could stifle economic growth. From a conservative standpoint‚ this echoes the belief in the efficacy of supply-side economics—lower taxes are seen not just as a matter of personal freedom but as a catalyst for investment‚ job creation‚ and overall economic expansion. Regulatory overreach was another focal point of their analysis. The economists pointed to the stifling effects of excessive government regulation on business innovation and efficiency. The conservative view aligns with this sentiment‚ advocating for a regulatory environment that ensures safety and fairness without burdening entrepreneurs and businesses with undue constraints. That document sure stinks of Obama and his love of BIG official SOUNDING words. BREAKING NEWS: Huge Lawsuit Has Been Just Filed Aimed to Uncover Obama-Era S… via @ConservRoof https://t.co/doIyB9dtcD — Bob #45 (@BobFighter_45) April 6‚ 2024 The economists' report also touched on the importance of free markets and the potential perils of increasing government intervention in the economy. This aligns with conservative economic philosophy‚ which champions the idea that market-driven solutions are often more effective and efficient than those orchestrated by government. Interpreting these warnings from a conservative perspective reinforces the argument that sound economic policy should prioritize fiscal responsibility‚ low taxes‚ minimal regulation‚ and market freedom. These principles are not just ideological preferences but are seen as practical necessities for fostering a prosperous and free society. This convergence of criticism from economists across the political spectrum offers a rare moment of consensus that may hopefully lead to constructive dialogue and reevaluation of current policies. For conservatives‚ it represents an opportunity to advocate for economic principles that they believe are both time-tested and essential for the nation's well-being. In light of these discussions‚ it's imperative for policymakers and the public to consider the long-term implications of economic decisions. The economists' warnings serve as a reminder of the need for prudent‚ market-friendly policies that ensure the enduring strength and resilience of the economy. We want to hear from you&;#33; Please share your perspective by commenting below. The post Prominent Economists‚ Including a Former Obama Official‚ Issue Stark Warning on Progressive Economic Policies appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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A teen diagnosed with an incredibly rare genetic condition has become the first person in the world to be cured‚ thanks to a team of pioneering British doctors. 13-year-old Kai Xue is one of just 21 people in the world stricken with a disease called WILD syndrome‚ which impairs cells‚ causes lymphedema and warts‚ and […] The post Teen with Incredibly Rare Genetic Condition is Cured in World First By British Doctors appeared first on Good News Network.

A student who was picked-on for being an overweight teenager has shut down the bullies by becoming a cheerleading coach and Miss England semi-finalist. Sophie McGarva said she was mocked by cruel classmates after she reached almost 200 pounds during middle school by gorging on junk food and snacks before turning 13. The Englishwoman suffered […] The post Teen Bullied Over Her Weight Goes On to Become Cheerleading Coach and Beauty Queen Finalist appeared first on Good News Network.

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NBC correspondent Dana Griffin suited up for Team Abortion on Saturday’s edition of Today. Griffin claimed that the issue goes “beyond politics for women” and embraced all the activist premises when she asked the petitioner of the Arizona Supreme Court case if “women should have the right to choose what to do with their own bodies.”  Griffin began by noting Vice President Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s responses to the ruling. On Trump‚ Griffin quoted him as posting on Truth Social‚ “’ the Supreme Court in Arizona went too far’ and ‘we must ideally have the three exceptions for rape‚ incest‚ and life of the mother‚’” but she also added some further editorializing that Harris did not get “But the issue of abortion access goes beyond politics for women.”      It could be said that protecting the unborn goes beyond politics as well‚ but Griffin did not show pro-lifers the same courtesy. What she did show was an unidentified woman claiming she experienced “disbelief” and “anger” at the ruling. Griffin further reported that “Dr. Jill Gibson said patients were shocked and confused.” Outside of a Planned Parenthood‚ Gibson claimed she “had friends calling me saying was it still safe for friends who were pregnant who are out of state to travel to Arizona to visit them. This is the atmosphere of fear.” There was nothing in Gibson’s response that touched on abortion‚ but Griffin never bothered to follow up and ask why simply traveling to Arizona would be unsafe. Griffin did allow a brief glimpse into the thoughts of the other side from OB-GYN Dr. Eric Hazelrigg‚ “It’s the state’s duty to protect human life in every situation.” After introducing Hazelrigg as the man “who opened the door for the court's ruling after he petitioned for the case to be reviewed‚” Griffin embraced the pro-abortion framing as she asked him‚ “Do you think women should have the right to choose what to do with their own bodies&;#63;” As for Hazelrigg’s response‚ it was almost certainly heavily edited down‚ “Within a certain context‚ and with certain limitations.” It would have been nice if NBC allowed Hazelrigg to explain what he meant by “certain context‚” but Griffin had to get back to the pro-abortion activists “Some people in the state now galvanized to make their vote count in November‚ when they will likely weigh in on an expected ballot measure to codify reproductive rights in the state's constitution.” A second unidentified woman explained‚ “We want everyone to have a choice about their own bodies. It's not a politician's choice.” Whether it is a life is a matter of fact‚ not opinion‚ but NBC decided not to pursue that angle. Here is a transcript for the April 13 show: NBC Today 4/13/2024 7:13 AM ET DANA GRIFFIN: So‚ the attorney general has already made it clear she will not prosecute any doctors who perform abortions when this law is reinstated‚ but the doctors I spoke with plan to follow the law and stop performing abortions until it is legal again.  Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Tucson‚ slamming the Arizona Supreme Court ruling that enforces a Civil War-era law banning nearly all abortions.  KAMALA HARRIS: Here in Arizona‚ they have turned back the clock to the 1800s.  GRIFFIN: Adding that former President Trump is partly to blame.  HARRIS: As much harm as he has already caused‚ a second Trump term would be even worse.  GRIFFIN: On Truth Social‚ Trump writing “the Supreme Court in Arizona went too far” and “we must ideally have the three exceptions for rape‚ incest‚ and life of the mother.” But the issue of abortion access goes beyond politics for women.  UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Disbelief‚ anger.  GRIFFIN: Dr. Jill Gibson said patients were shocked and confused.  JILL GIBSON: I had friends calling me saying was it still safe for friends who were pregnant who are out of state to travel to Arizona to visit them. This is the atmosphere of fear.  GRIFFIN: The 1864 law which only makes exceptions for the life of the mother and makes performing abortions punishable by up to five years in prison was decided Tuesday in a bombshell ruling by the state Supreme Court.  ERIC HAZELRIGG: It’s the state’s duty to protect human life in every situation GRIFFIN: Dr. Eric Hazelrigg is the OB-GYN who opened the door for the court's ruling after he petitioned for the case to be reviewed.  Do you think women should have the right to choose what to do with their own bodies&;#63; HAZELRIGG: Within a certain context‚ and with certain limitations.  GRIFFIN: Some people in the state now galvanized to make their vote count in November‚ when they will likely weigh in on an expected ballot measure to codify reproductive rights in the state's constitution.  UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN 2: We want everyone to have a choice about their own bodies. It's not a politician's choice.

OJ Simpson reportedly couldn't let his wife go‚ even two decades after her death. The New York Post reported that the convicted felon had several photos displayed of Nicole Brown Simpson around his home in Miami‚ for all to see.Simpson passed away last week from prostate cancer. His family posted the following to his X account on Thursday: &;quot;On April 10th‚ our father‚ Orenthal James Simpson‚ succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition‚ his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace. -The Simpson Family.&;quot; — (@) Charles Ehrlich‚ an accomplice in the former NFL player's 2007 armed robbery heist in Last Vegas‚ said Simpson had &;quot;pictures of his ex-wife all over his house. Him‚ his wife‚ his family — together. . . . They were everywhere.”Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman were found stabbed to death outside her home in Brentwood‚ California‚ in June 1994. Simpson's case became famous after he was acquitted on murder charges in the pair's death in 1995. However‚ the Post reported that Simpson was ordered to pay $33.5 million to the victim's families after he was found liable for their deaths in a civil court case.Ehrlich insisted that Simpson didn't commit the murders. Ehrlich and Simpson reportedly met during a banquet dinner in the early 2000s in Miami.“If you did something so horrific‚ and you had pictures of your ex-wife all over your home‚ you don’t want to remember something like that‚ would you&;#63;”Ehrlich went on to say that Simpson would get teary-eyed whenever he was asked if he had anything to do with his ex-wife's murder.“‘[I] would have never done something so terrible‚'” Ehrlich said Simpson mentioned one time.Simpson grew up in San Francisco and attended the University of Southern California. He went on to win the Heisman Trophy as college football's best player in 1968 and ultimately played running back in the NFL.Blaze News previously reported:The Buffalo Bills made him the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft in 1969. Earning the nickname &;quot;The Juice‚&;quot; he subsequently made five first-team All-Pro squads and six Pro Bowls. He outdid his college best in the pro league‚ rushing for 2‚000 yards in a single season to secure the MVP title in 1973. After nine years with the Buffalo Bills‚ he spent his final two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;

Players on the Arizona Coyotes were told by the organization that they should be expected to relocate to Salt Lake City‚ according to the New York Post. The Arizona-based NHL team has underperformed since the 2011-2012 season‚ making the postseason just once‚ in 2020.General Manager Bill Armstrong reportedly flew to Edmonton‚ Alberta‚ where the Coyotes were set to do battle against the Oilers. However‚ before the team stepped onto the ice‚ Armstrong told the players they could potentially be going to Salt Lake City‚ according to an anonymous source familiar with the situation. — (@) The team has been playing in Arizona State University's Mullett Arena in Tempe‚ which holds just 5‚000 people‚ according to the Daily Faceoff. None of the players were available to take questions following their 3-2 overtime win against Edmonton. Head coach Andre Tourigny said he would only take questions about the game‚ appearing to avoid questions about the organization's future‚ per the report.“This team has been through a lot of adversity‚” Tourigny said. “The first time the rumor came around‚ we didn’t manage it well and we shoot ourselves in the foot‚ went on a 14-game losing streak.&;quot;&;quot;Our guys are showing how proud they are‚ how much they care for each other and how much they want to have success with each other. It’s cool to feel that‚ cool to see them cheering each other and pushing in the same direction like that‚&;quot; he continued. — (@) Reports mentioned that Ryan Smith‚ the owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz‚ could be working to acquire an NHL team‚ a move that could include the league buying the Coyotes from Alex Meruelo.Smith has reportedly been playing with name ideas for the team if they do ultimately play in Salt Lake City next season. The NHL has been working on ironing out the details of the 2024-2025 draft based on whether the franchise will stay in Arizona or go off to Utah.The Smith Entertainment group said in January that it was very interested in bringing a hockey team to Salt Lake City and had the means of doing so. The team‚ if they end up in Utah‚ would play at the Delta Center until a new arena could be built.Some have pointed out that the timing of the announcement was suspicious‚ given that it was revealed halfway through the season and without a long-term home for the franchise.Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;