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My Sept. 27 interview about Trump, Clinton and presidential politics

29 Sep

“As we have seen in the past 4 years and all throughout history, socialism doesn’t work. Quite frankly most of us understand the principle of redistribution of wealth is a robinhood effect. 6 years after the…”

Source: We’re Back! What’s Life Like Under A Trump Presidency

 

From Clinton to Trump

26 Sep

Scott Adams lays out the switcheroo.  

Source: Scott Adams’ Blog

 
 

Just there facts

26 Sep

“Are you ready for the most anticipated presidential debate in decades?  It is being projected that Monday’s debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could potentially break the all-time record of 80 million viewers that watched Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter debate back in 1980.  Many Americans probably hope to see some personal fireworks between the two nominees, but the two candidates have both expressed a desire to focus on substantive issues.  There will likely be quite a few questions about the economy, and without a doubt this is an area where Trump and Clinton have some very sharp differences.  The mainstream media would have us believe that the U.S. economy is in pretty good shape, and if that was true that would seem to favor Clinton.  But is it actually true?  The following are 26 incredible facts about the economy that every American should know for the Trump-Clinton debate… #1 When Barack Obama entered the White House, the U.S. government was 10.6 trillion dollars..”

Source: 26 Incredible Facts About The Economy That Every American Should Know For The Trump-Clinton Debate

 

Bear market in 2017?

23 Sep

“Money and credit growth in the U.S. has now become inflationary and is encouraging another bubble in stock markets, according to an economist.”

Source: The Fed’s ‘costly failure’ is leading to a 2017 bear market, economist says

 
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Posted in Banks, Business cycle, Central banks, Economy, Federal Reserve, Inflation, Interest rates, Money

 

This could be the time bomb that rocks the economy

22 Sep

Make no mistake, the criminality and fraud of most, if not all, DC politicians that is being exposed now is also occurring in corporate America and at pension funds, especially with regard to fraud…

Source: Wall Street’s Next Ticking Time Bomb: Pensions

 
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Posted in Banks, Business cycle, Central banks, Economy, Federal Reserve, Pensions, Public pensions

 

Calling Donald…free trade increases prosperity

19 Sep

“In a targeted attack against trade with China, Donald Trump has claimed that America has lost high paying manufacturing jobs to China because China promotes its exports through subsidies, tax advantages, and currency…”

Source: Free Trade Brings Abundance — Protectionism Brings Scarcity | Mises Wire

 
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Posted in Crony capitalism, Donald Trump, Economy, Federal Government, National borders, Presidential campaign, Trade

 

Consummate insider economist tells the truth about crony trade agreements

19 Sep

Robert Wenzel presents the “confession” of Noble Laureate Joseph Stiglitz. 

 
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Posted in Crony capitalism, Economy, Federal Government, Free markets, Politicians, Trade

 

Danger for investors

19 Sep

“…anybody with any objective, critical, independent mind can tell this is an unsustainable, very ephemeral rally in stocks that has occurred since 2009. And when the bond market breaks, when that bubble bursts, it will wipe out every asset — everything will collapse together — because everything is geared off of that so-called ‘risk free’ rate of return.”

Source: Michael Pento: “These Are The Most Dangerous Markets I’ve Ever Witnessed”

 

Taking Janet Yellen to task

19 Sep

“Playing Politics In honest capitalism, you do what you can to get other people to voluntarily give you money. This usually involves providing goods or services they think are worth the price. You…”

Source: Janet Yellen’s Shame

 
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Posted in Banks, Business cycle, Central banks, Crony capitalism, Economy, Federal Reserve, Free markets, Inflation, Interest rates

 

 Worse Than 1929?

18 Sep

“Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com  Economic expert and best-selling author David Stockman offers a dire view of the deep financial trouble America faces in his new book titled “Trumped!”   Stockman war…”

Source: USA Watchdog Interview: Current Stock And Bond Bubbles Much Worse Than 1929

 

Joe Salerno grades Trump’s economics

16 Sep

“Donald Trump has announced his economic advisory team and unveiled a preliminary broad brush economic program that his prospective administration would implement. He has promised to fill in the details of his America First Economic Plan as the election approaches.”

Source: Grading Trump’s Economic Policy

 
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Posted in Crony capitalism, Donald Trump, Economy, Free markets, Government debt, Presidential campaign

 

Dollars from the sky?

12 Sep

“The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is considering raising rates.”

Source: Central Banks May Choose Helicopter Money Over Negative Rates

 
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Posted in Business cycle, Central banks, Economy, Federal Reserve, Inflation, Interest rates

 

Hillary’s venom…and her collectivist view of the world

11 Sep

“Make no mistake about it. Hillary Clinton’s evil hateful vengeful sociopathic personality reared its ugly head last night as she siphoned up millions from her Hollywood elite friends like Streisand, Clooney, and Timberlake. Her revelation of how she feels about half the American population is more damning than Romney’s comments four years ago about the…”

Source: HILLARY CLINTON THINKS HALF THE COUNTRY IS DEPLORABLE

 
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Posted in Democrats, Economy, Hillary Clinton, Politicians, Presidential campaign

 

Warren Buffett’s ideas about the retail sector

03 Sep

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“Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, has been dispensing his wisdom for decades. Someone I’m connected with on Linkedin sent me this old article from 1977 in the Wall Street Journal on Warren Buffett. One thing I don’t recall Buffett ever describing were the pressures of money management that he felt…”

Source: Warren Buffett quote about retail from 1977 is still relevant today

 
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Posted in Economy, Free markets

 

Wages and jobs…the good news and the bad news.

02 Sep

WAGES wage growth“Millions of your co-workers are getting a raise, some bigger than others. If you’re not one of them, there may be an explanation for why you’re getting left behind.”

Source: Here’s why you may not have gotten a raise lately

 
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Posted in Business cycle, Economy, Employment