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Isolationism and the Strategic Dilemma
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US Seizes An Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship
The United States has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. Iran has already condemned the theft as “armed maritime piracy,” and sent a warning of retaliation.
The Shooter’s Manifesto: Christian Nationalism Still On The Rise?
There was definitely a Christian Nationalist angle being played out with regard to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter’s manifesto. United States ruler, and Christian Nationalist, Donald Trump described the suspect as a “sick man” who “hated Christians,” while dismissing the accusations, in an interview with CBS’s ‘60 Minutes’.
A Bid To Limit Trump’s War Power Against Cuba Has Failed
The United States Senate has failed to limit Donald Trump in his bid to attack Cuba. The US president has repeatedly hinted that regime change, using military force, is needed in the island nation.
Donald Trump and the Mythology of Expert Governance
As President Donald Trump continues to impose his will on numerous government agencies, his critics become increasingly angry—and helpless. At this point in his presidency, we are seeing two opposite and irreconcilable narratives, with neither really being correct.
US Seizes An Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship
The United States has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. Iran has already condemned the theft as “armed maritime piracy,” and sent a warning of retaliation.
The Shooter’s Manifesto: Christian Nationalism Still On The Rise?
There was definitely a Christian Nationalist angle being played out with regard to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter’s manifesto. United States ruler, and Christian Nationalist, Donald Trump described the suspect as a “sick man” who “hated Christians,” while dismissing the accusations, in an interview with CBS’s ‘60 Minutes’.
A Bid To Limit Trump’s War Power Against Cuba Has Failed
The United States Senate has failed to limit Donald Trump in his bid to attack Cuba. The US president has repeatedly hinted that regime change, using military force, is needed in the island nation.
Michigan Judge Declares Obamacare Constitutional
The judicial fall out from the health care has begun. A federal judge in Michigan has ruled the Obamacare legislation, which forces individuals by Congressional mandate to purchase health care, Constitutional
Marc Faber Says Stock, Gold Correction Overdue
As Ben Bernanke and The Federal Reserve prepare to announce their strategy for the next round of quantitative easing (QE2), Gloom Boom & Doom publisher Marc Faber says that the amount of money they plan on committing may not be enough to keep the markets from taking a short-term, downward correction.
Insider Stock Sell Off: 3,177 to 1 Sell-to-Buy Ratio
If our economic fundamentals are sound and our largest corporations are set to prosper in coming months and year, then why are company insiders selling their stock holdings like hot cakes?
Stunning Chart: The Real Rate of Inflation and How to Protect Yourself
For those who have not yet taken steps to protect themselves against the possibility of inflation – hyperinflation – take another look at this chart. Historically, for the last 100 years, the US dollar has lost over 95% of its value. Do you think The Fed or US government will implement policies that aim to change this trend?
McGrath: ‘Austerity Will Hit America Like An Eight Pound Sledgehammer’
A lot of personal economic decisions in the very near future will be made out of desperation. Congress, be it democrat or republican, cannot stop the coming wave. Whether we print more money a la Paul Krugman and Keynesian economics, or cut spending through austerity measures, the shit is about to hit the fan.
The US Government Is Prepping For Unlikely Events Like War, Catastrophic Collapse of Society, and Even Asteroids – Are You?
The takeaway from understanding that the government is preparing for disasters is to acknowledge that, in an emergency, you and your family may be left floating up SHTF Creek without a paddle. The FEMA web site makes an effort to inform people that each individual should be preparing for emergencies themselves, though most Americans have ignored this, or are simply unaware that the recommendations exist.
Survival Guest Post: Welcome to the Promised Land
You haven’t been paying the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness insurance policy premiums? You did not sacrifice what you wanted today for what you might need tomorrow? The bad news is, your prognosis for survival is definitely grim. There is no good news.
Report: This Recession Tops the Great Depression
As we pointed out previously, the situation is getting desperate. The government reports that we are out of recession. The President says that his policies have helped us to avoid depression. And Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he, alone, was responsible for saving the world from economic catastrophe. The reality, however, is exactly the opposite, as pointed out on CBS’ 60 Minutes.
Currency Wars
Hey, wait a minute Mr. Geithner, weren’t you talking, just a minute ago, about love and good will toward all men? It’s only the political right which engages in hate. Aren’t you all men of the left? Aren’t you for love and peace? Then how could you have come into a field as benign and harmonious as economics and turned it into a war? After all, Adam Smith showed us that everything in economics operates by a harmony of self interest.
1.2 Million Will Lose Job Benefits By Christmas
According to the government, there are 14.8 million people unemployed in the United States as of October 2010. That is the official figure. Unofficially, it likely exceeds 30 million without work. At some point, these people (and those who join the unemployment rolls going forward) will lose their jobless benefits as well.
The System Will Collapse Into Chaos If Government Stops Entitlements
We’re not talking about people not being able to buy iPads, new home decor, or Christmas presents for the kids. No, we’re talking about being able to put food on the table, paying the rent for shelter and putting gas in the car.
Doomsday Postponed: Mayan Calendar May Be Wrong
It looks like those preparing for the end of the world on December 21, 2012 may have some more time to get ready. According to a new report, the conversion from the Mayan calendar to the Gregorian calendar may have been conducted improperly, leading to a potential multi-decade miscalculation
Chicago Sheriff Refuses to Enforce Bank Evictions
The Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois released a statement indicating that he would not execute forecloses on home owners without assurances that the foreclosure was processed “properly and legally.”
All of This Is Going to Impoverish a Great Number of Americans
We, as a country, have lived a life of excess. Be it with buying expensive homes or cars, or racking up credit card debt for inferior goods made in China, or rocketing our national debt, we have spent too much. This was an upward, self reinforcing price spiral and now it has reversed course.
Gerald Celente: “The Worst Economic Times in Modern History”
Gerald Celente forecast our current crisis, as well as many of the events that unfolded after the crash of 2008 well before they happened. He now forecasts a number of other trends and says that the United States is “going under” and that we are entering “the worst economic times in modern history.”
Mass Riots Shut Off Key Supplies in France
The French protests and stress on gas supply lines highlight the potential dangers of being caught unprepared during a far from equilibrium event.
Employment Reality Vs. Conjecture: Geographic Recession Map, Obama, and Unofficial Statistics
Have we really created 800,000 jobs this year? Is unemployment really only at 9.7%? And are the actions by our government doing anything to help?
Silver – On the Move
For those of you who are wondering just how far this current move in silver will carry, the price objective line offers a clue. It is currently closing in on $26. So we must consider the possibility that there will be a short term reaction in silver, which will take us back to the breakout point ($20-21).
Broke and Jobless: 85% of College Grads Moving Home
There is a reason that these numbers, especially for college grads, are peaking at levels we have never seen before: it’s because our economy is shambles with no clear recovery in sight.
Gerald Celente Forecasts Mass Protests In 2011,2012
It’s clear that Europe’s economy is in trouble, and that austerity measures need to be implemented, as the entire EU has essentially become one large welfare state, much like the United States. And what is happening in Europe will come to the shores of the U.S., says trend forecaster Gerald Celente of the Trends Research Institute.
