DEMOCRACY IN DECLINE—39% of world now under authoritarian rule, only 6.6% live in full democracies

Democracy is crumbling worldwide, with nearly 40% of the global population now under authoritarian rule. The West loves to preach democracy, yet even the U.S. is classified as “flawed.” The global elite tighten their grip while people lose more freedoms. The trajectory is clear. The EU is blocking the winner of the Romanian election from …

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The S&P 500 is only down 2.2% in 2025, everyone is calling it as a generational buying opportunity

https://twitter.com/DecadeInvestor/status/1897769841836048839 “Generational buying opportunity” pic.twitter.com/A5XVyW5O2Q — Ross Hendricks (@Ross__Hendricks) March 6, 2025 JUST IN 🚨: Semiconductor Stocks $SMH form a Death Cross ☠️ for the first time in 3 years 👀 pic.twitter.com/ivtgYAJ2O0 — Barchart (@Barchart) March 6, 2025

The Retirement Hamster Wheel Is Only Going to Get Harder

Are you ready for retirement? Probably not – and the younger you are, the less ready you are. That’s to be expected, of course – the younger you are, the more time you have to prepare. Unfortunately, there’s an often-overlooked complication that makes retirement much more challenging than you might think… By Peter Reagan “Are …

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Only for 24 hours?

They really think this is going to happen and be effective….also notice it’s never more than a day. They don’t have the ability to attempt something longer? byu/Schizophrenic87 inlibsofreddit

On Mondays and Fridays all of last year, at EPA HQs – only had 8.9% daily attendance.

Imagine what would happen to you if you didn’t ever show up to your job? Incredible work @epaleezeldin. https://t.co/quyMac0nAn — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 18, 2025 🚨🇺🇸 $149 BILLION MISSING: THE WASTE DOGE IS HUNTING The numbers are staggering: $149 billion in improper government payments last year alone. That's enough to fund NASA for …

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Trump went through 200 expenditures and found only three that seemed legitimate.

Trump isn’t holding back. He claims his administration discovered massive kickbacks in the federal government, citing a review of 200 expenditures where only three looked legitimate. This isn’t just poor management—it’s a corrupt system robbing the American people blind. Every dollar spent is a potential kickback, and taxpayers are left footing the bill. JUST IN: …

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Only 2 weeks in…

2 weeks in: Mexico cavedPanama cavedColombia cavedVenezuela cavedCanada panickingMass deportationsHostages are homeDEI programs endedBureaucracy slashedFBI purges are underwayUSAID funding cancelledGender ideology eliminatedDOGE already saved billions 51 intel… — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 3, 2025 Did you know that USAID, using YOUR tax dollars, funded bioweapon research, including COVID-19, that killed millions of people? https://t.co/YVwyKA7ifs — …

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Only a few weeks before Deepseek devastated US tech stocks, Pelosi sold up to $5 million in Nvidia stock and $25 million in other tech stocks.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has executed a series of significant technology stock trades valued at over $30 million, according to recent congressional disclosure reports, while recovering from a hip injury sustained during an official trip to Luxembourg. What Happened: Pelosi’s latest trading activity includes substantial positions in major tech companies through options contracts. On …

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A storm brews in the financial system. The storm is on the horizon, and it’s only a matter of time before it makes landfall.

As the debt continues to mount and delinquency rates rise, the tension in the financial landscape becomes unbearable. The rapid rise in margin debt, combined with the surging subprime auto loan delinquencies, signals a precarious tipping point for the economy. Margin Debt is now at the highest level since December 2021 and up 28.3% YoY. …

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Only 28% of Americans who planned to buy a home in 2024 actually followed through

Last year proved challenging for homebuyers, with only 28% of those planning to purchase a home successfully doing so, according to a new survey by NerdWallet. Rising home prices, selected by 18% of respondents, was the most-cited challenge. That’s perhaps not surprising considering prices have surged 33% since 2020, further squeezing buyers already contending with …

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Peter Schiff: Trump inherited stagflation, which will only get worse as his presidency unfolds.

Looks like the TOP is in for stocks for the foreseeable future: https://t.co/mO4EAthnNs — Sold At The Top (@soldatthetop) January 14, 2025 This is the worst start to a fiscal year EVER:– Spending is up 10.9%– Receipts are down 2.2%– FYTD deficit up 39.4% at $711 billionThey're handing Trump a ticking time bomb… pic.twitter.com/q1DYC1Ep5q — …

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Volatility will only get more ferocious

0DTE options now dominate $SPX volume. Corporate insider sell/buy ratio just hit RECORD levels. Unemployment rate above 36-month MA… This is an ominous sign The unemployment rate has moved above its 36-month MA Such a development has happened 10 prior times since 1952 Every single time, it ended in a recession pic.twitter.com/kFiM6P6773 — Bravos Research …

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Elon Musk STRONGLY Backs Nigel Farage and Reform UK: “VOTE REFORM UK, IT’S THE ONLY HOPE”

ELON: “VOTE REFORM UK, IT’S THE ONLY HOPE” Elon is backing major change in Britain, calling for a new election as Labour crumbles in public trust. A YouGov poll shows Labour collapsing on economic credibility, with just 21% support. Meanwhile, Reform UK is surging, poised to win 72 seats, shaking up the political landscape. Elon’s …

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It’s only the largest financial fraud in history.

It’s only the largest financial fraud in history. pic.twitter.com/p5FTWDH8Ks — Bitfinex'ed 🔥🐧 Κασσάνδρα 🏺 (@Bitfinexed) December 27, 2024 🚨 BREAKING: Starting December 13, @coinbase will restrict European users from trading stablecoins like USDT, GUSD, GYEN, DAI, PAX, and PYUSD that don’t comply with MiCA regulations. Only MiCA-compliant USDC will remain available. pic.twitter.com/EpR2dles6g — Crypto Briefing …

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W.H.O. Academy opens for business — Only global health overlords need apply.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Academy in Lyon, France, officially opened its doors yesterday with a high-profile inauguration ceremony. The event was attended by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron, alongside dozens of health ministers, international representatives, donors, and local French partners. The WHO Academy is a revolutionary project which …

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180billion dollars only helps ~ 5million people.

BREAKING: Biden administration has withdrawn plan to cancel student loan debt for about 38 million Americans. — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) December 21, 2024 This should be so eye opening for people how bad this problem is. The Biden administration has continued to announce batches of loan forgiveness to borrowers under changes it made to existing …

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Just copy Millei and you’ll be fine. It’ll only hurt at first.

Currency Tailspin Forces Brazil’s Leader to Do the Unthinkable: Cut Spending: Brazil’s currency plunges to lowest level in 30 years after breakneck spending on pensions and social services.   For months, Brazilian leaders have thrown almost everything they have in an effort to stop the country’s currency from a precipitous yearlong plunge. But nothing had …

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AfD is the only hope for Germany.

AfD is the only hope for Germany. *Their are captive politically * drowning in illegals and crime…brutal* green party energy has been a failure. * no cheap energy from Russia for industry AfD tells you the truth. pic.twitter.com/ZFnYeAED58 — floridanow1 (@floridanow1) December 20, 2024

Not only is Stephen Kevin Bannon an (actual) freaking genius, dude gives the greatest speeches of all time. This is seriously combustible. Go bannon, go.

Bannon: Trump is a kind-hearted, good man. Me? I’m not. I want real retribution. With Mike Davis, I’m going after the criminal conspiracy that tried to bankrupt, imprison, and assassinate Trump. We’ll investigate, prosecute, and put the guilty in prison where they belong. pic.twitter.com/8eRLiY4NlB — Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) December 20, 2024 Bannon full speech at …

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Brexit In Name Only: UK Dragged Into EU Court for Not Making Migration Easy Enough.

The European Union‘s unelected executive arm, the European Commission, has initiated legal action against the United Kingdom over alleged failures to adhere to ‘freedom of movement’ migration regulations following Brexit. This comes as pro-EU Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer looks to “reset” relations with the bloc, reportedly including moves to undo parts of Brexit. The …

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Following the same path cable TV did. The cost only goes up while even more stuff that’s never watched is added.

YouTube TV Raises Price 14%, to $83 per Month, Citing ‘Rising Cost of Content.’ YouTube TV is getting more expensive — outpacing the rate of inflation — with a 14% price increase for the streaming pay-TV package going into effect for new customers immediately. The cost of a new YouTube TV base plan subscription is …

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IRS recoups only $4.7B with $80B boost from Inflation Reduction Act and now faces $20B GOP cuts.

TLDR: IRS recouped $4.7B from unpaid taxes and criminal proceeds after Inflation Reduction Act boost. $1.3B from overdue taxes by wealthy individuals. $2.9B from criminal cases targeting drug traffickers, cybercriminals, and terrorist financiers. $475M from whistleblower tips on hidden income and tax fraud. $292M from 28,000 high earners who hadn’t filed since 2017. IRS-Criminal Investigation …

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