Government
The Attic – Robert Gore
by Robert Gore at Straight Line Logic On June 25, I posted my introduction to an article by Ron Unz, “JFK, LBJ, and Our Great National Shame”: There are three topics in the U.S.’s past that are […]
Economy
Commentary
Ghosts in the Machine – Kunstler
by Jim Kunstler “The lies then and now are mind boggling. The people who continue to lap up the lies are beyond reach. The poison unleashed into the population will be with us a long time.” — Edward […]
Financial
Doug Casey on the Fed’s Big Pivot and What’s Next for the Economy
Via International Man International Man: Recently, the Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said: “The time has come for policy to adjust.” It marked the official end of one of the steepest rate hike cycles in […]
Commentary
Falling From Grace – Jeff Thomas
Jeff Thomas Years ago, Doug Casey mentioned in a correspondence to me, “Empires fall from grace with alarming speed.” Every now and then, you receive a comment that, although it may have been stated casually, […]
Freedom
This “Emperor” Has No Clothes – Jim Rickards
by Jim Rickards Does the Fed even matter that much to the real economy and investor portfolios? That’s an important question that doesn’t get nearly enough scrutiny. It’s possible that neither the Fed nor the reporters […]
Government
Burning Down the House – Justin Smith
Via TBP “I’m an ordinary guy burning down the house. Hold tight. Wait ’til the party’s over. Hold tight. We’re in for nasty weather. There has got to be a way, burning down the house.” […]
Commentary
Driving America into a Brick Wall – Bill Holter
Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Back in February, when everyone was predicting a Fed rate cut, precious metals expert and financial writer Bill Holter said rates would be going up and not down. Since that call, the 10-Year […]
Commentary
Shorting Evil – Robert Gore
by Robert Gore at Straight Line Logic Evil is in a topping formation. Guest post by Robert Gore at Straight Line Logic Evil is completely dependent on the good it attempts to destroy. When good discovered fire, invented the […]
Commentary
Infectious Insanity – Jeff Thomas
Jeff Thomas In any country, during prosperous times, the great majority of people go to work each day with the understanding that productivity results in an improved life. Even for those of humble means, the […]
Government
Welcome to 2024: The Last Year of America? – Emerald Robinson
by Emerald Robinson The next eight months of your life should be devoted to preparing for a black swan event I’ve had a nagging fear for more than a few months, now, that most Americans have […]