Janet Yellen warns rate cuts to reduce debt costs can trigger inflation and compares US fiscal position to a banana republic

Turkey and Argentina used rate pressure management to ease fiscal strain but ended up amplifying inflation and currency instability through loss of market confidence. The former US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says lowering rates to reduce debt service costs can lead to inflation getting out of control. She compared the United States today to …

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The US-Weimar Republic! Gold Soaring With M1 Money Printing (Good Governments Don’t)

by confoundedinterest17 Money makes the world go around and gold prices soar! Gold is looking eerily like gold prices during the Weimar Republic in Germany. Tomorrow belongs to Socialists like AOC and Bernie Sanders who want to keep spending. Along with Senator Chuck Good governments don’t print insane quantities of money.

Slovakia and Hungary have officially blocked military aid to Ukraine. Poland has paused bilateral shipments, and the Czech Republic is still supporting but under pressure.

The new government of Slovakia, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, has ended military aid for Ukraine. The government said it was still ready to provide humanitarian and other aid. “Our aid to Ukraine is important and makes sense because it is above all in our interest, our interest in the stability and peace in …

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The Central African Republic has rolled out $CAR, a crypto “for development,” but what’s the real story here?

A $2.6B GDP and a $283M market cap already screams speculation, especially with only $2.4M in liquidity. With 35% locked for “projects,” the rest is in the hands of creators and insiders—red flags everywhere. They launched an og $CAR before 2 days before the current one same pattern is a goverment allowed to rug a …

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RESCUE THE REPUBLIC: The Deep-State is Exposed

This is one of the most POWERFUL videos I’ve ever seen. The Deep State has been exposed. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/1hBzbAqqrg — American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) September 19, 2024 Thank you for sharing! Hope to see you there ♥️ pic.twitter.com/PGoFlRxUSW — RescueTheRepublic (@RescueRepublic) September 20, 2024 🎯🎯🎯 pic.twitter.com/l4Vbhcozv3 — Rothmus 🏴 (@Rothmus) September 20, 2024 It's our …

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Shocking Footage 100 Miles From The Eye Of Hurricane Beryl As Extraordinary Waves Batter The Dominican Republic

🚨EXTREME WEATHER WARNING: TERRIFYING FOOTAGE CAPTURED OF HURRICANE BERYL BIZARRE GIGANTIC WAVES ⚠️ SHARE THIS VIDEO QUICKLY BEFORE ITS TOO LATE: https://t.co/h6ow5HSdnI — Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) July 3, 2024 In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, an uncrewed ocean drone captured dramatic footage as it intercepted the northern edge of the historically powerful storm in the Caribbean …

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High muni issuance despite soaring interest rates! Weimar Republic vibes?

https://twitter.com/futureecogold/status/1795884879890030931 Municipal Bonds and Yields: Municipal bonds (often called “munis”) are debt securities issued by states, local governments, or other public entities. They serve as a crucial financing tool for infrastructure projects, schools, hospitals, and other public needs. The yield on municipal bonds has become more attractive recently due to rising interest rates. Investors can …

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FDIC seizes Republic First Bancorp in first bank failure of 2024.

In a regulatory whirlwind, Republic First Bancorp faces a transformative shift under Fulton Bank’s wings. Key points: Republic First Bancorp seized by regulators, sold to Fulton Bank. Philadelphia-based bank’s funding talks abandoned, seized by Pennsylvania regulators. Fulton Bank assumes deposits, purchases assets to safeguard depositors. Republic Bank had $6 billion in assets, $4 billion in …

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US ammunition manufacturer sold to a firm based in the Czech Republic.

(Bloomberg) — Representative Clay Higgins, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, has asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to “thoroughly review national security concerns” in the proposed sale of a US ammunition manufacturer to a firm based in the Czech Republic. The concerns involve the sale of Vista Outdoor’s ammunition business to the holding …

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Ron Paul: It Dawned on Me That the Republic Was Gone When Allen Dulles Was Appointed to the Warren Commission

TUCKER CARLSON: In all of your time in Congress, did you ever come across other members of Congress who said, “Wow, the CIA was involved in Kennedy’s assassination.” Was this well-known? RON PAUL: I never heard anybody say that. TUCKER CARLSON: Anybody? RON PAUL: Maybe my close friends. TUCKER CARLSON: Now I think people recognize …

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Legal experts warn Trump’s hefty civil penalties set a precedent, risking businesses in New York on political whims.

New York State becomes ‘legal banana republic’ – Prepare for mass exodus of businesses from NY via Foxnews: Legal experts analyzed what they called “breathtaking” civil penalties against former President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, former Trump Organization Comptroller Jeffrey McConney and ex-CFO Allen Weisselberg – warning other corporations based in the Empire …

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The alarming corruption within the American judiciary has reached a level reminiscent of a Latin American banana republic.

by Stephen Green Judge Kathaleen McCormick rescinded Elon Musk's $55 billion Tesla compensation package, overturning the company's board and 80% of its shareholders. McCormick also ruled against @elonmusk during his Twitter acquisition. Before becoming the head of the Delaware Chancery Court,… pic.twitter.com/k2F4CHDJuT — KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) February 1, 2024 More: Before becoming the head of the Delaware …

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El Salvador President Blasts ‘Democracy’ In US After … Banana Republic Calls Colorado Removal Of Trump Bad

The president of El Salvador quickly weighed in after news that former President Trump was kicked off the ballot in Colorado by criticizing the idea of “democracy” in the United States. “The United States has lost its ability to lecture any other country about ‘democracy,’” El Salvador President Nayib Bukele posted on X on Tuesday …

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[New Republic] I Worked at Capital One for Five Years. This Is How We Justified Piling Debt on Poor Customers.

by SurveillanceBalloon I recently read this article written by a former Capital One product manager, and thought this subreddit might find it interesting: https://newrepublic.com/article/155212/worked-capital-one-five-years-justified-piling-debt-poor-customers It’s a pretty quick read, but has a few interesting anecdotes and explanations of things like Cap1’s proactive increase strategy with the goal of getting users to carry balances and pay …

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Czech Republic Faces Deep Divisions as Pro-Russia Rallies and Calls for Government Resignation Emerge Amid Ukraine Conflict

In the Czech Republic, there’s a noteworthy situation unfolding. First, there are rallies happening in support of Russia. These rallies likely involve people who sympathize with Russia’s position in the ongoing conflict. On the other side of the spectrum, there are protesters who are firmly against the supply of weapons to Ukraine. They believe that …

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The Definition of a Banana Republic

by Chris Black A protest to force the government to follow the Constitution is somehow an insurrection against the Constitution? The Democrats actively work to subvert the Constitution with every act they do. By their own definition, no Democrat should be able to hold office. Schiff pushed for impeachment using documents he knew were false, …

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The US is a Banana Republic

by IrishGoodbye5782 https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20230804249/the-us-debt-will-rise-by-more-than-5-billion-every-single-day-for-the-next-decade ​ I’m American, in Tennessee. The US will quickly become a failed state (I consider it is already) I’d like to remind my fellow Americans (and everyone else), the US government doesn’t give a F*CK about you or your family, and it will only get worse. It doesn’t matter who you vote …

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Joe Rogan: ‘These are the actions of a banana republic’

Joe Rogan slams the Biden administration, accusing them of turning the US into a banana republic by arresting Trump, and says Ron DeSantis can't compete with Trump: "These are the actions of a banana republic. You take your political rival and arrest him. Specifically, you… pic.twitter.com/tAyWNw0iUV — KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) August 3, 2023

Banana Republic Things

by Chris Black Wtf did I just read?! Hunter Biden plea deal included complete immunity from all future federal investigations. Hunter Biden simple recap: Plea deal contained secret provision to provide Hunter w/legal immunity for all future federal charges currently under investigation Judge said “wtf is this?” DOJ & Defense: “well, uhh..umm” Judge: Never seen …

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The levels that people go to to defend this corrupt family is beyond belief…. Tulsi Gabbard nails it: “Every banana republic or dictatorship has a two-tiered justice system.This is the sad state of affairs in America today.”

by Penny1974 Do you honestly think Hunter’s case was handled the same as if it were you or me? Do you honestly believe there weren’t backroom talks with the prosecutor to plea down the charges? “Trumps” prosecutor, like everyone hired under the Trump administration is taking orders directly from him? JUST IN: Biden BUSTED meeting …

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Countries watching the former USA devolve into a corrupt, debauched banana republic will be looking for more sound alternatives to the doomed petrodollar

by BoatSurfer600 Amazing to see the left with their heads in the sand on this one. They have absolutely no clue how f*cked they are. “This is fine” Kenya has joined the long and growing list of former staunch American geopolitical allies to ditch the dollar in favor of using local currencies, gold or other …

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Mark Levin unleashes on Dept of Injustice… Attorney Jim Trusty demands probe of ‘criminal activity’ by PROSECUTORS… Nancy Mace: Timing of indictment is suspicious…

Mark Levin unleashes on Dept of Injustice.pic.twitter.com/Za3G1GgtOl — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) June 9, 2023 Josh Hawley: "If the president in power can jail his political opponents, which is what Joe Biden is trying to do tonight, we don't have a republic anymore." pic.twitter.com/K2FKvwfaIv — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) June 9, 2023 Nancy Mace | …

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Bannon: Merrick Garland and the FBI are running against Trump because they can’t win…. Tom Fitton: A corrupt Biden Justice Department indictment of Trump could undo our Republic.

Bannon: "Merrick Garland is hardwired into the White House. The FBI is hardwired into Merrick Garland. They are rolling against Trump because they can't beat Trump at the ballot box." https://t.co/cX5pdpq79w — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) June 8, 2023 ELECTION INTERFERENCE: A corrupt Biden Justice Department indictment of Trump could undo our Republic. pic.twitter.com/Ku6dvAt1vA — …

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FDIC Reportedly On Scene At First Republic Bank Headquarters!

Another Bank specializing in Tech loans and services for “High Net Worth Individuals”, but more of a Public bank than SVB was. The cashless society people really want that cash! https://twitter.com/_/status/1634783756656492544 https://twitter.com/_/status/1634790617627914240 View post on imgur.com Contagion has already spread. My local First Republic Bank was closed today (normally open), could not do wires or …

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Pacwest Bank is worse than First Republic. Contagion spreading.

via benzinga: PacWest Bancorp shares are trading lower by 28.61% to $14.20 Friday morning. The stock is sharply lower as shares of several regional banks and financial institutions sell off on downward momentum after SVB Financial Group Wednesday announced a $1.25 billion common stock offering. SVB Financial Group was also halted during pre-market trading Friday …

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