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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End home rule for Washington, DC.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump complained about crime and homelessness in the district, saying, “I think we should take over …

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The American Bar Association says Trump is attacking Constitution and Rule of Law

The American Bar Association destroyed its remaining credibility to be treated as an honest entity when it acted like Joe Biden could tweet the Equal Rights Amendment into law. This is a partisan organization the media pretends is nonpartisan in order to attack Republicans. https://t.co/hFdQJkLDJH — Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) February 10, 2025 You can’t make …

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New Rule Could Raise Your Credit Score with Paul Oster

from Kerry Lutz’s Financial Survival Network Kerry introduced the topic of the recent decision to remove medical debt from credit reports, emphasizing its significance for consumers. Paul Oster elaborated on the positive implications of this change, noting that it will benefit approximately 15 million Americans by potentially increasing their credit scores by an average of 20 points. He …

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We need a new rule for future elections to ensure fairness.

In the wake of recent political events, it’s become increasingly clear that a new rule is necessary for future elections. Specifically, once the current president loses, they should not be able to sign any new legislation, executive orders, or pardons without the newly elected president also signing off. This proposal aims to ensure a smooth …

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Japan will be forced to hike again. Hedge funds cautious after #BOJ steamroll; slower $JPY weakening weakens jawboning impact. Japan’s economy defies every rule in the book

Japan will be forced to hike again. pic.twitter.com/OZoNx4M9IK — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) December 26, 2024 Translation : Urgent need for rate hikes. https://t.co/jAWawyZ51o — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 27, 2024 📊💴 Tokyo inflation accelerates, fueling rate hike expectations Tickers of interest: $JPY $NKY Full Story → https://t.co/kAUGf8Jhz6 pic.twitter.com/4nSjl8TVHp — PiQ (@PiQSuite) December 26, 2024 …

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Federal Trade Commission Announces Bipartisan Rule Banning Junk Ticket and Hotel Fees

The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final Junk Fees Rule to prohibit bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to hide total prices and bury junk fees in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries. These unfair and deceptive pricing practices harm consumers and undercut honest businesses. “People deserve to know up-front what they’re being …

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Marjorie: Nancy Mace rule doesn’t go far enough. No mentally ill Congressman dressed as women are allowed.

⚠️MUST WATCH: My message to the press⚠️ It’s time to STOP the trans madness. No woman should have to deal with mentally ill men in our bathrooms. Not at the U.S. Capitol, not anywhere. The American people are sick of the trans ideology being shoved in our faces. It has to… pic.twitter.com/mJRTDtmiHi — Former Congresswoman …

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Jamie Dimon wants to hit millionaires with the ‘Buffett Rule’ to tackle national debt

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has a plan to reduce America’s $35 trillion national debt—but it may not be welcomed by the country’s wealthiest. America’s public debt is increasingly capturing the attention of economic experts who warn that Uncle Sam’s spending is unsustainable and the economy simply isn’t growing quickly enough to keep up …

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Rick Rule: $100 Trillion Dollars in Liability; Why This is Far Worse Than Post Vietnam Dollar Crisis

“The U.S. dollar will lose substantial purchasing power in the next 10 years,” warns Rick Rule, founder and CEO of Rule Investment Media. During this year’s Rule Symposium in Florida, he explained to Daniela Cambone that exploding liabilities, including $100 billion in entitlements such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, are likely to greatly devalue …

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State unemployment data, more nuanced than national, triggers Mel Rule, signaling recession likelihood.

The Mel Rule, which is based on state-level data, has been triggered, indicating a potential recession. This rule is similar to the Sahm Rule, but it focuses on state-specific unemployment rates. When state-level unemployment rates rise by 0.5 percentage point or more over a three-month period, it signals a likely recession. The idea behind this approach is …

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Thomas Massie: USDA exceeded authority with cattle tagging rule; I refuse to comply.

The USDA overstepped its authority by promulgating a rule requiring the electronic tagging of cattle. Congress writes the laws, not bureaucrats guided by corporate cronies. I will not comply. pic.twitter.com/eI9cLzwlZl — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June 14, 2024 Congressman Thomas Massie has raised concerns about the USDA’s cattle tagging rule. According to Massie, lobbyists secured $15 …

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SCOTUS approves BUMP Stocks, shoots down ATF “RULE” says Congress must amend

BREAKING: In a 6-3 ruling, Supreme Court rules gun 'bump stocks’ ban is unlawful. @Yamiche has the latest. pic.twitter.com/ycQRKdEFwl — MS NOW (@MSNOWNews) June 14, 2024 https://twitter.com/mjs_DC/status/1801618161130783056 The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) plays a crucial role in interpreting and applying the law. Let’s break down the recent developments: Bump Stocks: In 2018, the Bureau of …

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NCAA makes major change to transfer rule.

The NCAA Division I Board has approved legislation to allow instant eligibility for all multi-time transfers, the organization announced Monday. The board’s approval was the final step in adopting the new rules after the Division I Council voted in favor of the changes last week. The new guidelines go into effect immediately. The group had …

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IRS caves on $600 reporting rule, for 2 years in a row.

For the second year in a row, the IRS has decided to postpone implementation of a rule change that would affect tax filers who receive business income for their goods and services via payment apps and online marketplaces like Venmo, CashApp, Etsy and Airbnb, among others. The change might have resulted in 44 million more …

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Automaker Bigwigs Finally Admit EV Sales Are in Jeopardy. The Senate Has Enacted A GOP Resolution To Overturn Biden’s EV Charger Rule.

via Natural News: Earlier in October, several car manufacturer executives acknowledged that their ambitious electric vehicle (EV) plans are in jeopardy, at least in the near term, Business Insider reported. Dealers have been warning of slowing EV demand, growing inventory and dropping sales for months. Several of the auto bigwigs at some of the biggest carmakers expressed discomfort …

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Can The Fed Fix Biden/Congress Spending Addiction? Volcker, Greenspan, Yellen, Powell All Pushed Rates Lower … Until Biden (Fed Still Ignoring Taylor Rule) Mortgage Rates Continue To Climb

by confoundedinterest17 I had a wonderful time speaking at the Passive Investors Conference last night. One question I was asked was “Why doesn’t Powell (the current Fed Chair) pull “a Volcker” to cool inflation. She was referring to former Fed Chair Paul Volcker’s sudden raising of The Fed’s target rate which resulted in a cooling …

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Israel’s Rule Based World Order

by Chris Black Israel has now bombed Lebanon and Syria while massacring civilians in Gaza. Are these nations not entitled to go to war with them? How is trying to bomb the airport of a neighboring state self-defense? Make no mistake: America is a vassal state of Israel. BREAKING: Israel launches airstrikes on several border …

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When you ruin every place you rule, people eventually notice….

BASICALLY, BY BEING AWFUL: How the Democrats lost Florida: Their negligence in the former swing state paved a path for Republican dominance.   Rather than simply making America great again Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor, is bent on making America Florida. That rallying-call should send shivers down any Democrat’s spine. In a state that used to swing, …

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Oil and gas companies would pay more to drill on public lands under new Biden rule, 10 % for the BIG GUY

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil and gas companies would have to pay more to drill on public lands and satisfy stronger requirements to clean up old or abandoned wells under a new rule announced Thursday by the Biden administration. A rule proposed by the Interior Department raises royalty rates for oil drilling by more than one-third, …

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