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Trump Calls Greenland A “Poorly Run Piece of Ice”
United States President Donald Trump has reset his sights on Greenland, now that Washington, Iran, and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. Trump has notoriously suggested that the U.S. take over Greenland, and recently called it a “poorly run piece of ice.”
Trump Accuses The Pope of Being “Terrible For Foreign Policy”
United States ruler Donald Trump has attacked Pope Leo, the patriarch of the Catholic Church, as being “terrible for foreign policy.” The social media assault comes as Pope Leo emerged as a vocal critic of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
Trump: JD Vance Is The “Most Likely” MAGA Heir
United States President Donald Trump has suggested that Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” the favorite to become his successor and the 2028 Republican presidential nominee. While he admitted it’s too soon to decide for certain, it appears that Vance will be t…
Trump Calls Greenland A “Poorly Run Piece of Ice”
United States President Donald Trump has reset his sights on Greenland, now that Washington, Iran, and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. Trump has notoriously suggested that the U.S. take over Greenland, and recently called it a “poorly run piece of ice.”
Trump Accuses The Pope of Being “Terrible For Foreign Policy”
United States ruler Donald Trump has attacked Pope Leo, the patriarch of the Catholic Church, as being “terrible for foreign policy.” The social media assault comes as Pope Leo emerged as a vocal critic of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
REPLY TO PAUL KRUGMAN
On Oct. 12, 2009, Paul Krugman, columnist for the New York Times did his column attacking the gold standard and defending the bankers privilege to create money. This was such a perfect exposition of the lies of our age that it bares closer examination. Because the more …
Some Gold Stocks from Marc Faber
If your safe deposit box is full of precious metals, and you’re thinking about investing in gold mining stocks, then consider what well know Swiss investor Marc Faber is holding.
Peter Schiff: When China Pulls the Peg, Cardiac Arrest Will Follow in the USA
The longer the peg is maintained, the more indebted we become, the more out of balance our economy grows, and the more our industrial base shrivels.
SHTF Movie Preview: The Book of Eli
Some Saturday evening entertainment. A new SHTF Movie opening January 15, 2010 and starring Denzel Washington.
Marc Faber: It May Be Time to Measure GDP in Gold
I suppose that measuring GDP in gold is also imperfect, but maybe less so than measuring the economy with flawed inflation indices.
The Recession in Pictures – Scottsdale, Arizona
This morning I realized just how strange the current state of the little shopping center near my house is.
Australian Economics: An Interview With Jyotis Fishman
For an entertaining and very informative look at the economy, we recommend The New Australian School of Economics (Wonkish) for some Friday night reading. Outside The (Cardboard) Box interviews curbside economist J. Fishman on the New Australian School of economic theo…
Mortgage Meltdown: Wave Two
The following chart from Agorra Financial demonstrates the detonation of the mortgage market thus far, where we are today, and what we can expect in the future.
Hunger: 50 Million Unable to Afford Food
A rise of more than one third from a year before is just the beginning. With millions continuing to lose jobs, the dollar losing purchasing power and food costs rising, do not be surprised to see this number continue to rise significantly over the next decade.
Mortgage Delinquencies Up 58%
I know, we’re only supposed to talk about green shoots and recovery, but I can’t help but wonder why Mortgage delinquencies hit another record in 3Q.
Largest Consumer Credit Contraction Ever
Meredith Whitney, who became well known in the mainstream after she blew the doors open on bank weakness in 2007, says she hasn’t been this bearish in over a year.
Marc Faber Clarifies Gold Outlook
Since there seemed to be a little bit of confusion, SHTF Plan contacted Dr. Faber, publisher of the Gloom Boom & Doom Report, and asked him to clarify his outlook on gold.
Is China Cookin’ the Books?
We all know the bull case for China: The world’s most populous nation is going from third world to first world overnight, the burgeoning middle and upper class are buying, building and spending like there’s no tomorrow to make up for decades of communist …
Gold: A Long Term Bull Market
Bert Dohmen, publisher of the Wellington Letter, discusses the short and long-term trends for gold in his November 16, 2009 issue.
Peter Schiff: The Market Isn’t Really Going Up
Senate candidate Peter Schiff discusses gold, silver, the Dow Jones, and President Obama’s visit to Asia in his November 16, 2009 Video Blog.
Gerald Celente: Terror Strikes Probable in 2010
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Trends Research forecaster Gerald Celente discuss current and future trends on Good Morning Minnesota November 13, 2009.
GOLD IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER
The gold stocks caught on fire over the past fortnight. They have lagged behind the metal in relative strength, but, since they are more volatile than the metal, bigger profits are the result. For example, gold is well above its early September levels, but the XAU and t…
Economic Gangrene is Spreading
If the economy is recovering and prosperity is returning, do we still require stimulus programs like zero interest rates from the Fed, $8000 home-buyer tax credits, FHA zero-down loan underwriting, and 30% interest rates on major credit cards?
Schaef Report: The Fed Playing God with Our Money
The Federal Reserve’s tendency to meddle in the market can be compared to the late Michael Jackson’s infatuation with his own face. Once you start to play God by tweaking things here and there you become disillusioned and think if Ijust keep changing it I …
And Now, A Word From The Economy Herself
I will revive!
