A Beacon of Liberty

Isolationism and the Strategic Dilemma

Strategic and selective engagement, where the US chooses battles that protect its sovereignty, economic prosperity, and geographic security without being entangled in endless ideological wars.

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    I Still Believe 2027 will be THE BEST for Markets

    I Still Believe 2027 will be THE BEST for Markets

    The ongoing border crisis in Ceuta highlights Spain’s complex geopolitical situation. With nearly 60,000 migrants crossing from Morocco, tensions rise amid claims of sovereignty. The current leadership’s policies are under scrutiny as many citizens question their commitment to national principles and the future of Spain’s borders.

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    DON’T Touch Gold Stocks, If You Believe in the Dollar

    The U.S. is shifting its mining industry focus, with gold set to soar as the People’s Bank of China aggressively accumulates gold. This shift, alongside historic low gold-to-S&P 500 ratios and plummeting rate hike probabilities, signals a potential explosive breakout for gold prices in the near future.

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    Gold OVERSTRETCHED Under 200-DMA

    Gold has experienced dramatic fluctuations in price since 2020, reaching an all-time high of $5,589.38/oz in January 2026. Factors influencing these changes include interest rate hikes and geopolitical tensions. As the U.S. stabilizes, investors are expected to return to gold, anticipating future price increases.

    What a 57-Year-Low in Jobless Claims Is Telling Us

    What a 57-Year-Low in Jobless Claims Is Telling Us

    Initial jobless claims have dropped to a 57-year low, indicating a structural worker shortage rather than a recession. This demographic shift is pushing employers to focus on productivity through automation and AI, leading to significant investment in these areas and potential changes in economic dynamics over the next decade.

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    A Skeptical Guide to UBI

    Many progressives, such as Robert Reich and Kyle Kulinski, argue that the economy needs a universal basic income (UBI) to fix it. Their argument stems from the idea that UBI has no serious flaws, that many studies show success, and that it’s the moral thing to do.

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    Trump’s Approval Tanks

    The latest Quinnipiac University poll found that only 32 percent of all registered voters support how president Donald Trump has handled his second term in office. Several factors are influencing the low approval rating, including the high fuel prices caused by the war with Iran.

    BMW Plans To Cut 8,000 Jobs By Late 2027

    BMW Plans To Cut 8,000 Jobs By Late 2027

    Car manufacturer BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs by late 2027. The German auto giant will begin the “voluntary reduction program” by offering buyouts to personnel in research, development, and planning. Factory workers will not be offered a buyout, accoridng to sources.

    The Dupes of War

    The Dupes of War

    I’m not predicting WWIII; I am certainly not calling for WWIII; I’m doing everything in my power to prevent WWIII and illuminate the causes, risks, and general results of future war. We are in a quasi-war with Russia, with Europe planning to fight. We are at war in the Middle East with no end in sight. We have stolen China’s oil source in Venezuela and threatened Denmark with our might. The last decade has seen the entire globe turn from firm allies and admirers of America to disgruntled partners and enemies ready to fight.

    America Has Lost the War: We’re Now in a Fighting Retreat — Here’s Why It Matters

    America Has Lost the War: We’re Now in a Fighting Retreat — Here’s Why It Matters

    Today is a pivot point in the conflict. As of today, I believe the United States has decisively lost the war with Iran, and we are now in a fighting retreat. This is not speculation or defeatism but a sober assessment based on undeniable evidence. Colonel Douglas McGregor and other military experts have been warning for years that the U.S. military machine cannot win a sustained conflict against a determined, geographically gifted, and technologically capable adversary like Iran. Now their predictions have been validated.

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    Kiev “Unintentionally” Attacked An Iranian Cargo Ship

    Iran has demanded that Ukraine pay restitution for attacking a cargo ship; however, Kiev insists it was an accident and that the strike was unintentional. The Ukrainian foreign minister has abruptly changed course with his rhetoric on the cargo ship strike, seeking to “avoid unnecessary escalation.”

    Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Was A Gift Of War

    Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Was A Gift Of War

    The funeral of Lindsey Graham, an infamous war-mongering senator, was full of more “gifts” and a celebration of war. In fact, Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine’s ruler, and Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s ruler, led a procession at United States Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral service.

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    August 12th: A Total Solar Eclipse, A Rare Parade Of 6 Planets, And The Peak Of The Perseid Meteor Shower

    It is not often that we get to experience three major celestial events on the exact same day. On August 12th, a rare parade of 6 planets will be visible before sunrise. Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune will all be lined up across the morning sky. The only planet that we will not get to see will be Venus. Subsequently, there will be a spectacular total solar eclipse that will be visible in much of the northern hemisphere. And after the Sun goes down, the heavens will be teeming with shooting stars during the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. It truly will be one of the most memorable days that astronomers have experienced in a long time.

    Trump: US And Iran Engaged In “Very Friendly” Talks

    United States ruler Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and Iran are engaged in “very friendly” talks. Iran has denied that any negotiations are taking place, while Trump has threatened to resume the bombing campaign if diplomacy stalls.

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    Netanyahu: New York City Mayor Is “Fomenting Hate”

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” after calling for the Israeli ruler’s arrest. Mamdani has described Israel’s military campaign against Palestine as genocide and called the Israeli prime minister a “war criminal.”

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    Fuel Tanker Hijacked By Pirates

    A fuel tanker in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen was hijacked by Somali pirates.  The Tanzanian-flagged fuel and chemical tanker MT Asana has a crew of 20 on board and was seized on Friday.