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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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Trump Threatens To “Blow Up” Oman
United States ruler Donald Trump has threatened to attack and “blow up” Oman if it doesn’t “behave.” Should Oman attempt to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed since the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran in February, the US would be willing to attack its own ally, Trump said.
“People Are Hiding” During Ebola Outbreak, Making Containment Difficult
Not nearly as many people are checking into hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo for symptoms of the rapidly spreading Ebola virus. “There is a high concern overall, but the main concern is that people are hiding,” said Faith Koskei, the head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Save the Children.
Canada BANS Imports Of US Livestock Over Flesh-Eating Parasite Concerns
A flesh-eating parasite has been confirmed in Texas livestock. Canada has now banned the import of United States livestock, including horses, over the screwworm infestation.
Israel Advances A Plan For The Death Penalty of Palestinian Prisioners
A parliamentary committee in Israel’s legislature has advanced a bill that would allow courts to sentence Palestinian prisoners to death if they are convicted of killing Israelis for “nationalistic” motives. The death penalty bill was spearheaded by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, framing capital punishment as a deterrent against Palestinian resistance despite warnings it could endanger Israeli hostages.
Trump Threatens To “Blow Up” Oman
United States ruler Donald Trump has threatened to attack and “blow up” Oman if it doesn’t “behave.” Should Oman attempt to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed since the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran in February, the US would be willing to attack its own ally, Trump said.
“People Are Hiding” During Ebola Outbreak, Making Containment Difficult
Not nearly as many people are checking into hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo for symptoms of the rapidly spreading Ebola virus. “There is a high concern overall, but the main concern is that people are hiding,” said Faith Koskei, the head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Save the Children.
Canada BANS Imports Of US Livestock Over Flesh-Eating Parasite Concerns
A flesh-eating parasite has been confirmed in Texas livestock. Canada has now banned the import of United States livestock, including horses, over the screwworm infestation.
Person of the Year
Time’s 2009 Person of the year.
Shadow Inventory: 7 Million Homes in Default
We’re looking at numbers that are somewhat hyperbolic, certainly breathless.
The Island: A Dialogue on Rights
Say ten people are stranded on an island, and they know that they are going to be stuck there for quite some time. So, they try to start their own little civilization. They divide the work that has to be done to survive into say ten categories or jobs: gathering food/hunting, building shelter, making clothes, etc., etc.
What happens if at some point one or more of the people are not able to perform, or “underperform,†their task…for whatever reason (physical impairment, laziness, etc.)?
Another Bubble Within the Super Bubble: College Tuition
It may seem like a child’s birthday party, with bubbles floating around all over the place. We’ve got the real estate bubble, the oil bubble, the government debt bubble, and a bubble we don’t often mention, but one that affects millions of people, the college bubble.
Hyperinflationary Depression – No Way of Avoiding Financial Armageddon
If you’ve never heard of or read a report from John Williams, then today is your (un)lucky day.
Retailer Lowers Expectations, Inflation Rises, Manufacturing Confuses
A variety of reports today, with mixed interpretations, are sure to keep investors and the general public wondering what the heck is actually going on.
World Crisis: No Bailout Will Stop It
It was a year ago that the entire global financial system, spear headed by the USA, faced the real possibility of total meltdown.
THE BIG PICTURE
Right now the financial markets are telling us a story which is so incredible, so fantastic and filled with such opportunities for profit that I am in awe. I can only remember two comparable opportunities in my lifetime, the bottom in gold at $35/oz. in the summer of 1970 and the bottom in stocks in the summer of 1982 at 780 DJI.
China Bubble Will Collapse When US Stimulus Fails
Harry Dent, of HS Dent Investments, discusses China and the bubble that has been created as a result of global stimulus. While most investment advisers suggest that China will help lead the world out of this economic crisis, Dent takes a different position on the matter
Guns and Why It’s a Good Idea to Have One
If you’re toying with the idea of a home defense weapon, this recent 911 call should pretty much solidify the deal for you.
Death of the Middle Class
Elizabeth Warren, Chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel that is responsible for monitoring TARP funds discusses the successes and failures of the bank bailout, TARP going forward, and what is going on with the middle class in American.
White House: Jobs Growth By Spring
Employment forecasts from professionals.
Depression: The S&L Crisis Was Just a Dress Rehearsal for Today
If we approach this idea of what constitutes a Depression by simply the one-dimensional view that the stock market is everything, you will end up in a gutter drinking rain water.
Gilded Age: $5000 Sony Playstation 3
Not sure what to get the kids for Christmas? If you’re one of the lucky receipients of a large bonus funded by US taxpayers via the TARP bailout, why not consider a 24 Karat Gold Sony Playstation 3?
President Reagan on Inflation as a Hidden Tax
Listening to the former President discuss how government uses stealth taxes to steal our wealth is truly eye opening. You would be hard pressed to find a politician today, other than maybe Ron Paul and a handful of others, that have a deeper understanding of the working of government than did Reagan.
We Are Change Chicago Calls Out Al Gore *Video*
A short video from We Are Change Chicago shows activists challenging Al Gore at his recent book signing.
Retail Sales Show Growth…Or Do They?
It could go either way, but given the hit consumers have taken in the employment rolls, wage cuts and credit contraction, don’t expect a blow-out shopping season.
‘Silver Best Investment for Next Decade’
Next decade, the fiat currency experiment will end badly in a currency crisis. The wealthiest people will be those who bought silver today and were smart enough to research and pick the best silver mining stocks.
More Jobs That Don’t Stimulate Anything
Seriously, if they’re just going to print and flush, why not take a shot at letting us do what we want with the money instead of taking it out of our pockets and blowing it on non-stimulating, unsustainable, unproductive jobs?
‘Gold bugs are speaking nonsense’
Famed economist and professor at NYU, Nouriel Roubini, doesn’t agree with Jim Rogers, Peter Schiff, Marc Faber, Howard Katz and others when it comes to gold as an investment for the next several years.
