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by Michael We haven’t ever seen anything like this before. As we approach the 2024 presidential election, I am extremely alarmed by the apocalyptic language that is being employed by many on the left. They are making all sorts of outrageous claims about how Donald Trump is a “fascist” that will become dictator for life …
Allowing illegal aliens to join the military is a very late stage Roman Empire strategy. Here is a little bit of Roman Empire history… In the Later Roman Empire(4th and 5th century AD) the Empire was witness to a mass migration of barbarians into the Empire. These tribes were… https://t.co/fhcO4eRb3A — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) …
Credit card spending has taken a nosedive, officially entering contraction territory, despite a reported 35% surge in retail sales above pre-pandemic levels. The discrepancy between retail sales growth and the significant decline in credit card transactions reveals a stark contrast in consumer behavior. Amidst a backdrop of soaring prices, with a 20% increase since before …
#GodzillaMinusOne Is One Of 2023’s Greatest Films” – Forbes. NOW PLAYING in theaters nationwide! https://t.co/6GKIrI5fj9 pic.twitter.com/Y0j3ZaEnjG — GODZILLA.OFFICIAL (@Godzilla_Toho) December 1, 2023 Godzilla Minus One: They’re SALTY That YouTubers LIKED It?! On this Monday morning, I saw the first available screening of Godzilla Minus One! It’s AMAZING! Get your ass to a theater to see …
This frustration is a common sentiment. While official statistics report a modest 5% increase in food outside the home, many consumers, like this individual, perceive a more significant rise, possibly around 20%. It’s not just about the cost; there’s concern about diminishing quality in both food and service. The gap between official figures and lived …
By Graham Summers, MBA What comes next for stocks? The S&P 500’s performance for the month of November 2023 was one of the best single month performances for stocks in the last 30 years. Stocks finished the month up 9.5%, a truly incredible return. The big question is “what’s next for the markets?” The answer …
Just ran into @AdamSchiff at the airport. I told him that he should retire from American politics for good once he loses his senate race because he’s a sick man who constantly lies to the American people. As you can see in the video I’m very kind and respectful! pic.twitter.com/PMdBB1Znfy — Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 (@alexbruesewitz) …
by DesmondMilesDan BIS today came out with a new narrative. It’s the EMs that will suffer most from debt rollover. And then Bofa came up with a research piece that shows SPX500 debt maturing in manageable term but no Russell. Meaning if rate cuts do happen russell and EMs will benefit the most atleast in …
by Virtual_Crow The RRP facility is used to take excess liquidity out of the system. Banks have a ton of extra deposits that they would loan out, and if there’s too little demand for loans they’d loan it at less than 5% (for short term loans). The Fed doesn’t want that because loaned deposits multiply …
US commercial real estate grapples with a looming $1.5 trillion ‘maturity wall’ in the next three years amid declining office space demand due to widespread work-from-home trends. "US [commercial real estate] companies face a 'maturity wall' of more than US$1.5trn over the next three years, in addition to the US$700bn that was due to mature …
Interesting how all of the @NvrBackDown24 staff started “resigning” after I posted this…. People are jumping ship before all of the stories about the scandals start dropping… It’s so bad, I’m told it may result in FBI investigations into members of @TeamDeSantis. 👀 https://t.co/dPMP1rtv6q — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) December 3, 2023 They have the pics …
The EPA has put up a map with the change in the number of hot days. They will be forced to take it down very soon since it shows that global warming is a lie. https://co2coalition.org/2023/07/14/epa-few-stations-show-increase-in-hot-days/ A total of 863 weather stations, or 81%, reported either a decrease or no change in the number of …
In an astonishing move, the Lincoln council has axed the UK’s oldest Christmas market, a local economic powerhouse at £15 million. Meanwhile, Lincoln’s Mayor conveniently enjoys the festivities in Germany, raising eyebrows. The reason? A “safety risk” due to popularity. Really? Christmas markets thrive on being popular; that’s their essence. It sounds like a joke, …
BREAKING: Ukraine aid to run out by year’s end, White House warns READ: https://t.co/aRsXgS1IZa pic.twitter.com/CLlirFIO0l — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) December 4, 2023 The White House budget chief warned the US Congress on Monday that failure to agree fresh funds for Ukraine by the end of the year would “kneecap” Kyiv on the battlefield. In a …
by AC Have seen several posts giving advice as to what to grow, and I thought them to be unrealistic. Here is what you need to grow in the event things become “unpleasant”. You need calories, first and foremost, if you don’t want to starve to death. Here are the top three crops in terms …
Great Reset Coming? https://twitter.com/_/status/1731590065929785599 #Gold pulling back below $2,100 has provided a catalyst for #Bitcoin to spike near $41K. This could be Bitcoin's swan song. The speculative frenzy around spot Bitcoin ETFs will end soon. Bitcoin's collapse will be more spectacular than its rally. In contrast gold's rally is real. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) December …
by confoundedinterest17 It came after the Munich freezeout where the private jets of global elites were snowed-in. But apparently most made it to Dubai for COP28. Or more apt, the Cop-out meeting where the global elites meet eating caviar and guzzling champagne and telling us to die off, eat bugs and drive idiotic EVs that most Americans …
NZ Whistleblower Arrested for Exposing the Truth: Here’s What They Didn’t Want You to See Breaking News: The #NewZealand government are desperate to stop this information getting out. They have failed. Massive numbers dying in New Zealand as a result of the mandated vaccinations that were forced on the people by World Economic Forum …
WSJ: Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn’t Convinced Developing World to Ditch Coal “South Africa and Indonesia are backtracking on commitments to burn less of the dirtiest fossil fuel JOHANNESBURG—Wealthy nations are sending tens of billions of dollars to poorer ones for clean energy, the linchpin of a global strategy to cut greenhouse-gas emissions in the …
by Michael Do you believe the politicians in Washington or do you believe your own eyes? The politicians keep telling us that “inflation is low”, but everyone can see that everything sure does cost a lot more than it once did. Our standard of living just keeps going down, and even JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon …
Some people questioned in their replies that investors are dumping gold. Well, what about learning reading charts? pic.twitter.com/1ggz0BPlBh — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) December 3, 2023 Just one thing matters: in November, central banks added $350BN in liquidity, the third largest increase since March pic.twitter.com/xjThXLOQam — zerohedge (@zerohedge) December 4, 2023 🥇#Gold has broken from …
The cycle was ending and the Fed was already easing in 2019 before the pandemic. However, the pandemic asset bubble guarantees this recession will be many times worse than it would have been.https://t.co/resrCdAIzT Interest payments have doubled since the pandemic lows. pic.twitter.com/3Y9PywZR8Q — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 3, 2023 This show personal interest payments adjusted for …
It would take a heart of stone not to laugh. They had a double triumph by ruining both Pixar and Marvel. It takes true talent, dedication, and corruption to bring down the two best studios in recent memory. GOT WOKE, GOING…: The Marvels Ends Box Office Run as Lowest-Grossing MCU Movie in History. There’s nothing heroic about …
Mainstream media faces a dire decline, losing 40% of online audience since 2020, triggering attacks and revealing an existential struggle. What is even worse are the physical subscription numbers. The physical US Newspaper circulation is below what was distributed in 1940. Is this a spiral of doom for mainstream media? People used to have to …
via Yahoo: As usual, this is more “eat the rich” thinking than anything remotely helpful. The world is not fast on its journey to hell in a hand-basket because of private jets flying in and out of the UK. But then, the Greens love to ban things, blame the West for everything, and cry catastrophe, …
by TonyLiberty Talk about it to death without ever giving a solution, or having the power to actually carry out the solution, finally blame the reader. Next crisis comes along. Also media is owned by 1 company. Monopoly isn’t quite the right word for it. Megastructure seems more appropriate here. via theatlantic: You would think, …
Europe is currently in the throes of the coldest weather it has experienced in two decades, with the United Kingdom being hit hard by plummeting temperatures. The Met Office has recently issued a fresh yellow weather warning for snow and ice, covering significant portions of the country. The areas expected to be most affected include …
This whole thing just keeps getting stinkier. How do you go about getting some who’s getting out of prison in less than three years to commit crimes that you will certainly get caught for that will keep you in prison for the rest of your life? via APNEWS: Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison 22 …
Photo by US Embassy Kyiv From Peter Reagan at Birch Gold Group Despite President Biden’s insistence that the U.S. is experiencing the “greatest economic recovery ever,” the evidence suggests otherwise. In fact, the U.S. economy could be heading for one of the most painful periods of economic turmoil of the last 15 years. And it’s all thanks to …
These bastards are tightning up Just had my Chase Amazon Credit Card Limit Reduced from $12,000 ➡️ $500 Had for 5 years now. Started @ $1000➡️$5000➡️$12000 Scarry bastards More Info CC Age: 5 Yrs History: No Late Payments Utilization: 2-6K mo statement balances Overall Credit: 640 Total Credit Limit: $150k Total Credit Used: ~$50k Credit …