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Orban is the best country leader in Europe. “We made a tolerance offer to Brussels: every country can deal with #migration the way they want to, but they cannot force #Hungary to copy the failed migration policies of Western Europe. We don’t want #terrorism, gang wars and mini Gazas in Budapest!” We made a tolerance …
by confoundedinterest17 Appartently, Joe Biden and fellow big spenders in Washington DC, Mordor on The Potomac, don’t care about fiscal discipline. With seemingly endless spending of wars (Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the invasion at our southern border, and inane “green” spending, Janet Yellen and the US Treasury will be auctioning off $776 billion of debt in the …
Newsom has signed a law to "permanently ban" watering grass at California businesses. Earlier this year, 20,000 cubic feet of water was released into the ocean per second because there's no place to store it. Water policy in California is as backwards as it gets. pic.twitter.com/mafMkwxUlI — Kevin Kiley (@KevinKileyCA) October 14, 2023
Graham emphasized the connection between Iran and the terrorist activities of groups like Hamas and Hezbollah Read more: https://t.co/Ck0BwmC61o — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) October 15, 2023 I wonder why he would say that? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/NFq31GRtkY — Abstracメ (@abstractmacro) October 14, 2023 'WikiLeaks Cable: Israeli intelligence chief encouraged Hamas takeover of Gaza Strip' #Israel #Hamas #Gaza https://t.co/dixs21PooN …
Banks block money and clean up ATMs: ‘National policy’– Dordrecht is well on its way to becoming one of the first cities in the Netherlands to become a cashless municipality. All banks, ING, but also ABN AMRO, for example, have now removed payment terminals from their offices. It is no longer possible to collect or …
I guess many had started buying in bonds with this in mind. But the impending recession just kept getting postponed…would have definitely hurted those fresh positions… — J (@Being__J) October 6, 2023
Everyone’s waiting to discover the level at which yields spur financial instability. From @kitjuckes this morning: “For now, the FX market is a bystander, watching Treasuries and waiting for them to break something.” — Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) October 3, 2023 via Bloomberg: The slide in Treasuries has been excessive given recent economic data and Federal …
Offenders will now be “cited and released in the field.” So if you’re robbed at gunpoint, the thug gets the equivalent of a speeding ticket, and you are told getting your property back is a civil matter, go hire a lawyer. He walks free and you’re screwed. https://t.co/foRpb31Uv6 — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) October 2, 2023 …
“Trump foreign policy: -destroyed ISIS -bombed Iranian Generals -Israel peace treaties -no new wars -stepped foot in North Korea -rejuvenated military and boosted morale Biden foreign policy: -“transed” the military -gave Taliban $80B+ in weapons -lost 13 troops and checked watch in chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal -instigated Ukraine war -gave Ukrainian Nazis weapons -destroyed Nordstream pipeline …
At the risk of stating the obvious, I don’t know what’s going on with every part of this platform all the time, but our policy worldwide is to fight for maximum freedom of speech under the law. Anyone working for X Corp who does not operate according to this principle will be… https://t.co/9gkIOnF8hu — Elon …
Liberty Safe, one of America’s renowned manufacturers of gun safes, faced heavy criticism after it was revealed that the company complied with an FBI request for the access code to a safe owned by Nathan Hughes, a participant in the January 6, 2021, Capitol event. Popular conservative commentators Keith and Kevin Hodge, better known as …
Apple is now backing a California right-to-repair bill, a major shift in the company’s attitude toward the movement and a potential boon for the environment, according to a letter obtained by CNBC. California Senate Bill 244 would require manufacturers such as Apple to allow customers to fix their broken or damaged devices. It was introduced …
On June 1, Harpers put out a cover story titled, “Why are we in Ukraine?” The authors were professor Christopher Layne, the Robert Gates chair of National Security at Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government, and Benjamin Schwarz, a onetime national and literary editor of The Atlantic and former analyst for the RAND Corporation. Both …
YouTube's new policy is that it will censor you if you disagree with World Health Organization. YouTube recognizes that WHO's "guidance" might change. But if it does, it won't be because of debate on YouTube. YouTube isn't a social media platform, it's a propaganda platform. https://t.co/4YMCWxbII9 — Michael Shellenberger (@shellenberger) August 16, 2023
Medical misinformation policy YouTube doesn’t allow content that poses a serious risk of egregious harm by spreading medical misinformation that contradicts local health authorities’ (LHAs) or the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidance about specific health conditions and substances. This policy includes the following categories: Prevention misinformation Treatment misinformation Denial misinformation Note: YouTube’s medical misinformation policies …
Her comments come after the biggest rate cut in China since 2020, which was delivered alongside a slew of worse-than expected economic data. The analyst put out some interesting charts comparing 1990s Japan to modern China: https://t.co/hHM4FuSC2a pic.twitter.com/N6U1qsfxFe — Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) August 15, 2023 New rate cuts from the PBoC! 🇨🇳🥶 Spreads between USD …
Energy stocks are only 5% away from recent highs. If historical correlations matter, it is hard to believe oil won't follow the same path. That alone would imply a 48% return from its current levels. As a crucial contributor to inflation, rising energy costs could have a… pic.twitter.com/fBZ60dhWlO — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) August 11, …
via Mike Shedlock: In a recent survey of large corporations, 100% of the companies made some enhancement to their political risk management. 54% increased political risk insurance. Political Risk is Everyone’s Risk Please consider The Year Political Risk Became Everyone’s Risk. This is how an insurance broker typically describes political risk: “low frequency, high severity.” Political …
Huge wage demands from unions and other effects from Fed policy are tipping more companies into bankruptcy. 🔊 https://t.co/FO00X6uKi0 — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) August 8, 2023 #Bonds are starting to look bad… US Treasury term premia (black) are breaking higher and pushing 10y yields up (orange). This isn't good for #liquidity which uses a …
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fla) is pushing to close a ‘loophole’ for illegal migrants by introducing a bill that would end “unqualified” and automatic birthright citizenship for children whose parents are not lawful citizens of the United States. The bill, known as End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act so as to …
As word spread of a new city policy that will limit shelter stays to 60 days at a time for adult male migrants, asylum seekers are angry and worried about ending up in the streets. Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced a new city policy that will boot single male migrants from shelters — he …
Anyone remember LTCM? We're facing 100 LTCMs at the same time. BOJ policy divergence from the rest of the world is a disaster waiting to happen. It doesn't matter whether they "tweak" policy next week. In global RISK OFF, the hot money always comes home. pic.twitter.com/Ydk6ApLQFR — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) July 21, 2023 Bulls, FYI. This …
Interest rates are at levels comparable to that seen during the Financial Crisis Tight monetary policy is going to be a major headwind for the economy in H2 2023 pic.twitter.com/i7eXcI5Lxf — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) July 12, 2023 This is the first S&P 500 new (52 week) high that is not confirmed by mega cap Tech. …
by Dismal-Jellyfish https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/news/2023/07/official-cash-rate-remains-on-hold Highlights: The RBNZ has decided to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.50%. Remember, this is the rate of interest which the RBNZ charges on overnight loans to commercial banks. The RBNZ expects the OCR to remain at this level for a while to ensure inflation returns to the target range …
Everyone should enjoy the relatively quiet 🤫 🗓️ period as the @federalreserve lag #interesteate hike effects take hold — while at the same time also respecting the fact that there is a lag, as we’ve likely (yet) to see the full effects of monetary tightening rise to the… https://t.co/gxyTYcu4bq — Macro Daily Co. (@macrodailyco) July …
In a startling testimony for The National Citizen’s Inquiry (NCI) in Canada, James Scott MacKillop sheds light on a critical issue that demands urgent attention. With evidence sourced directly from the Canadian government’s website, MacKillop reveals the alarming emergence of the “Bio-Digital Convergence” policy arm, which could shape a dystopian future unless we act swiftly. …
BREAKING: @chiefsforchange Policy Advocate Caught On Hidden Camera Reveals @POTUS Administration's Secret "Backup" Student Loan Plan to Circumvent Supreme Court Ruling "Most people I don't think even understand what the f*** is going on." – @MakeseMotley #BidensBackup pic.twitter.com/s1zujWloEK — Project Veritas (@Project_Veritas) June 30, 2023
My banker just said they are doing tons of home equity loans. It's mostly to pay off the 20% credit cards with 8 to 10% home equity loans. Ask yourself if it's going to actually change the spending habits of people? Getting scary out here….. — ChatSOB (@TheSOBofAIChat) June 30, 2023
View post on imgur.com TL;DR YouTube is apparently testing a three-strikes policy for people who block ads on the platform. The policy would eventually see users barred from watching videos. The company has since confirmed the test in a statement to Android Authority. Update: June 30, 2023 (3:15 AM ET): YouTube has now confirmed that it …
Tight monetary policy has significantly deteriorated the housing market % of houses featuring price cuts reached record levels in 2022 Even though the % has reduced since, it's still historically very elevated pic.twitter.com/lnrApBVay0 — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) June 29, 2023 Stronger than expected GDP. Rate hike odds now 90%, market's about to explode. pic.twitter.com/9FEzipo4SI — …