The Inflation vs. Deflation Debate Is A Distraction

Ever since the current economic downturn started a few years ago, there has been a constant debate of whether or not we’re moving into an inflationary environment or deflationary environment. The argument has taken up much of our focus. The reality is that this debate is nothing more than a distraction to a bigger, harsher reality.

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For now, it seems deflation is taking hold (though it never really let go), but there remains a very powerful variable within the debate, and that is the government and how they will act going forward.

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As global stock markets are seemingly slipping back into crash mode, imprisoned global forecaster Martin Armstrong suggests that not everything is as clear cut as we may think.

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This is rather interesting. Can anyone guess what happens next?

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While nothing is set in stone just yet, signs are pointing to the possibility that Germany is ready to just pull the plug and let Greece take it on the chin, as it should. After Greece falls, expect to see similar defaults across the PIIGS in Europe as well as eastern European countries…But make no mistake, Greece and Europe are nothing compared to what’s in store for the United States.

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So the question becomes, “Given that America’s severe fiscal crisis undoubtedly is well-known to Big Money, why on earth is Big Money flooding into the risky fiat currency known as the Dollar?” The answer is: because Big Money does not know what else to do with itself right now. Therefore, hundreds of billions of Euros and other currencies perceived to be at-risk are flowing into what Big Money views as the “least worst” currency at the present time: the Dollar.

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Self interest, with no regard for the lives of others, drives those like the bankers funding the wars, the corporate interests profiting from the natural resources that are conquered, and the politicians who use war as a way to scare the population into keeping themselves in power.

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The Bank of International Settlements, aka the Bank of Banks, in a report titled The future of public debt: prospects and implications, says that out of control public debt, a weary public and monetisation will lead to inflation.

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What we have experienced thus far is merely an intermission, not a recovery.

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Billionaire financier George Soros warns that we are creating another environment which will inevitably lead to a crash, but this time, it won’t be just stock markets and it will be an even bigger boom and bust than the recent credit crisis.

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This is the third best selling opportunity in the last 10 years. The first one was in 2000, the next one was in October ‘07, the third one is somewhere between now and a few weeks from now.

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If you’ve never heard of Martin Armstrong, it’s probably because he has been sitting in a federal prison for nearly ten years. This article includes some excerpts from his past works and a look at what may occur going forward.

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Once the government pulls back on stimulus, subsidies and bank bailouts, the whole damn thing is coming down.

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Despite what we’ve heard from our benevolent leaders, we don’t think this economic crisis is over.

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Gloom Boom & Doom Report publisher Marc Faber and economic analyst Mike “Mish” Shedlock join Yahoo’s Tech Ticker on March 12, 2010 to discuss the global economy, where we’re headed and the possibility of the “end of civilization.”

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‘Ol Remus at Woodpile Report brings up an interesting view of the great depression of the 1930’s and today.

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It’s going to end in a complete disaster. But, we have to distinguish - the disaster may not happen for five to ten years.

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The advice we’re following is to be prepared for anything, stay focused on the long-term trends, and take personal steps to do what is best for you and your family.

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A global economic winter could come before the end of 2010 and make the last two years seem like a mild spring day.

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Global equities are vulnerable to correction after rallying from their March lows and as governments around the world withdraw stimulus measures.

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