Milton Friedman: The Great Depression was Caused by the Federal Reserve Not Tariffs

https://twitter.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1908567682682675322 Milton Friedman, one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, believed that the Great Depression wasn’t caused by tariffs, stock market crashes, or any external force. It was caused by the Federal Reserve’s disastrous failure to manage the money supply. In fact, Friedman’s perspective on the origins of the Depression turns traditional …

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Most of Florida’s orange crop washed away by Hurricane Milton

Citrus crops across the Sunshine State are in a world of hurt, as back-to-back hurricanes and one of the most serious plant diseases plague oranges and their prices. “Milton came across the center of the state and really impacted probably 70% of the most productive citrus acreage in Florida,” Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner …

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Train wreck: Kamala Harris fumbles through Hurricane Milton broadcast, reminding staff it’s live before stumbling.

NEW: Kamala Harris struggles through a live broadcast on Hurricane Milton, covers her mouth to tell her staff she is on a live broadcast before stumbling while reading prepared notes. "It's a live broadcast," Harris told her team before reading their notes. "To the people of… pic.twitter.com/BGeSLtQPDe — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 9, 2024 And …

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100 homes destroyed by 17 tornados in St. Lucie. Roof at Tampa Rays stadium ripped off by winds. 38 tornadoes reported during Milton.

The county where at least two people died in a tornado today is in “100% rescue mode” with members of the Florida National Guard and local law enforcement officers working on the ground to help victims, St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson said. “We haven’t even seen the effects of Hurricane Milton yet,” he said. …

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Hurricane Milton, a once-in-a-century event, threatens 15-foot surges and multiple tornado warnings.

Hurricane Milton has been labeled as a potentially catastrophic storm for the Tampa and St. Petersburg regions, described as a “once-in-a-century” event. It threatens to bring life-threatening storm surges, with water levels expected to rise as much as 15 feet in some areas. Multiple tornado warnings have also been issued as the hurricane approaches, intensifying …

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Hurricane Milton locks down Florida cities, 13-foot surge in Tampa threatens 500,000 homes, eerie footage emerges.

Several Florida cities and counties are preparing to lockdown or establish curfews amid predictions Hurricane Milton’s impact could be worse than the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, with Milton hurtling through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida’s west coast. Many appear to have already gotten out of town or holed up indoors, with video showing …

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Milton is Category 5 again, with 200 mph top winds. 24 hours left to evacuate — Photo essay from Florida. Simulation shows worst case for Tampa.

Final preparations are underway in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches as a monstrous storm. Officials warn debris from Helene could become flying projectiles, adding to the danger. After losing strength overnight, as of 5pm eastern, Milton is back at category 5 hurricane status on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Milton was expected to re-intensify as it makes …

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WATCH LIVE: Major Hurricane Milton Update – Catastrophic Impacts In Florida

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PGYul5cYAY People are ordered to flee Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches – or see their homes swallowed by the devastating storm surge. Evacuation orders are in place for more than a million people as the state prepares for what could be the worst storm to hit the state “for over a century”. They say the …

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The storm surge for Hurricane Milton is expected to be 15 feet. To give you an idea of how deadly this is, here’s what 9 feet looks like.

BREAKING: The storm surge for Hurricane Milton is expected to be 15 feet. To give you an idea of how deadly this is, here's what 9 feet looks like:pic.twitter.com/0SxfrA9XK3 https://t.co/56ZLtpOIbi — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) October 8, 2024 There are areas of traffic jams but overall it doesn't look too bad. Hopefully there's enough time for this …

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Hurricane Milton live updates.

Hurricane Milton live updates: Florida bracing for direct hit from monster storm Preparations and evacuations are underway in Florida, where Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall tomorrow. Hurricane Milton, which forecasters say is an “extremely powerful hurricane,” is expected to roar into Florida tomorrow. With the threat of back-to-back hurricanes looming in parts of the …

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Tampa, listen up: Hurricane Milton could bring unprecedented storm surge and extreme winds. Prepare now!

Hurricane Milton poses a serious threat to Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Tampa. Forecasts suggest rapid intensification, potentially reaching Category 3 strength. This would bring life-threatening storm surges, extreme winds, and severe impacts to property and life. Residents should be prepared for evacuations and take necessary precautions. #Tampa listen up. If the forecast holds, #Milton would …

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