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by Michael The Iranians have never wavered from their position that they intend to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz permanently. They just underscored this point by launching an attack on a cargo vessel near the coast of Oman. During the 60 day negotiation window with the United States, Iran is not charging commercial …
Retired Lt. Gen. Doug Lute, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, says the action would be “putting many American troops in harm’s way.”
by Michael We just witnessed a very pivotal moment in our war with Iran. When Ayatollah Khameni was still alive, Ali Larijani was essentially running the country. Once Ayatollah Khamenei died and was replaced by his son, Ali Larijani was still essentially running the country. The mass slaughter of protesters during the month of January …
via notayesmanseconomics Overnight we have seen quite a significant move in an area which amongst other things frequently pops up in the comments section on here. It continues a powerful move and we now see a big figure change to the number 4. I just woke up to see gold blow through $4,000. It’s up …
by Michael The U.S. is squarely with Israel, and Russia and China are firmly behind Iran. What could go wrong? Most people don’t seem to realize that we are at an extremely dangerous moment in world history. What do you think would happen if other Islamic nations entered the war on Iran’s side? Or what …
by Michael Shocking new research indicates that the level of activity on the Sun has a direct impact on the level of seismic activity here on Earth. That is really bad news for us, because the giant ball of fire that our planet revolves around has become very erratic in recent years. According to NASA, approximately …
The dominance of US tech giants is in question. With reduced-capability chips outperforming massive investments, the bubble of overinflated valuations in big tech could burst. The market might soon be forced to recalibrate, adjusting to a reality where smaller, more agile companies can match or even surpass the performance of the giants, without the endless …
SEOUL — Japan’s ruling party on Sunday lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 15 years, a stunning upset that threatens the future of the new prime minister and marks the beginning of an unusual period of political disarray for a key U.S. ally in Asia. The Liberal Democratic Party, which has been …
US government debt market collapse has started This has MASSIVE implications for the economy A thread 🧵 pic.twitter.com/woy4GFEsH6 — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) July 9, 2024 3/ Treasury bonds, typically 40% of an investor's portfolio, have led to significant losses due to their sharp decline — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) July 9, 2024 5/ Constantly rising government …
'Welsh Labour decided to give some asylum seekers a taxpayer funded £1600 a month allowance and public money to fight deportation' Patrick Christys warns voters to look at Labour's legacy in Wales for a taste of what is to come from a national government under Keir Starmer. pic.twitter.com/23RMJ4utes — GB News (@GBNEWS) March 19, 2024 …
EXACTLY: “The platforms are not newspapers. Their censorship is not speech.” That’s from one of the opinions up for oral argument in the Supreme Court today. Quoted in “Supreme Court to Hear Free Speech Challenges to Social Media Laws/The tech industry argues that laws in Florida and Texas, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship, violate the First …
by bitkogan Based on 12-month Federal Reserve rate futures, the market expects the rate to be around 4% by the end of 2024. This is a plausible scenario. However, futures on rates have their nuances. Even when investors correctly predict the direction of rate changes (which isn’t always the case), they often underestimate the speed …
Public domain photo courtesy of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System From Peter Reagan at Birch Gold Group For the last two years, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been maintaining a moderate stance on raising rates to combat a historic wave of red-hot inflation. (Although initially, the Fed didn’t start raising rates fast enough). But something has …
This is actually a big deal pic.twitter.com/SWZJUfyZrt — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) December 20, 2023 HUMANITARIAN AID IS BEING DENIED IN GAZA pic.twitter.com/C1CnOONhuv — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) December 20, 2023 🚨🇮🇱 BREAKING: We now have VIDEO PROOF of ISRAELI TANKS firing at civilian homes in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th. The “conspiracy theorists” are correct again! pic.twitter.com/Ziny9ZVgZs — …
The recent $185 billion bank bailout in Switzerland has raised eyebrows as the country now contemplates a concerning measure: potentially restricting bank withdrawals to prevent a mass exodus of depositors during future financial crises. This move reflects the growing challenges in the global financial system, where authorities grapple with the notion that banks are becoming …
The American Geophysical Union’s display of ignorance regarding the scientific method raises questions about the level of competence within scientific organizations. The scientific method is fundamental to research and the acquisition of reliable knowledge, and any departure from it can lead to flawed conclusions and unreliable data. WE REALLY DO HAVE A CRISIS OF COMPETENCE: The …