by Mac Slavo of SHTFplan Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered 1000 troops to help dissolve “post-election disturbances.” With only one week to go, many political ruling class parasites are trying to make martial law the “new normal.” If you thought the possibility …
by Shaun Richards Overnight there has been quite a shift in economic sentiment. To some extent I am referring to the falls in equity markets although the real issue is the new lockdown in France and increased restrictions in Germany. …
by Ryan McMaken of Mises Institute More than a century of failure, mass murder, and ruined economies has not been sufficient to dissuade socialists form the idea that socialism—by which I mean Soviet-style socialism, not social democracy—can bring astounding prosperity once the planners work …
by AndTer99 (17 because Wilson and Clinton have been elected twice without winning a majority of the popular vote)
Source: Wells Fargo In what undoubtedly will be remembered as one of the most challenging and transformative years for most retailers, we are forecasting holiday sales will increase 9.0% in 2020, which would be the largest increase on record (Figure 1). …
The Bidens Got Into the Hospital Business and People Died There wasn’t enough money for medication, tests, or sterilizing instruments, but lots of money for the Bidens. The old slogan, “The Best of Care” can still be found on Ellwood …
by David Haggith The major knock-on effects of the COVID shutdown are now starting to stack against each other, pushing city centers into the dust. Here are some of the big moves that are as characteristic of the US as they …
by Charles Hugh-Smith What the political class and the Financial Nobility don’t yet grasp is that ALICE will never go back to her insecure, low-wage job, ever. Meet ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, at least she was employed until the …
by Michael Snyder Based on the numbers that we have so far, are there some clues that we can glean about who is winning the race for the White House? Up to this point, more than 75 million Americans have already voted, …
by Michael Snyder Is this rush for the exits going to turn into a stampede? Stock prices have been plummeting in recent days, and most of the talking heads on television have been blaming the declines on the COVID-19 pandemic. …
#recession … #Fed Pushing on a String edition https://t.co/VKDj7twsJY — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) October 29, 2020 It’s not just that he and others like him have the cart before the horse here; they don’t even know which is the cart …
“We have borrowed so much that I’m skeptical that three to five years out that equities will give us any kind of return.” — Stanley Druckenmiller (yesterday) Many valuation metrics agree, with future expected 5-year & 10-year returns possibly flat …
via mishtalk: Unemployment insurance varies widely state by state. Those with expiring benefits are in serious trouble. Confusing Array of State and Federal ProgramsMy chart is modified from CBPP Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Policy Basics: How Many Weeks of Unemployment …
STL Fed Group Vice President and Deputy Director of Research David Wheelock explained that the Great Depression was likely the largest and longest slump in economic activity in U.S. history, though records for the18th and 19th centuries are sketchy. “Comparing the 2020 …
by confoundedinterest17 Or stay with your family? Or live in your parents’ basement? In January, much of the stimulus to households (CARES Act) wears out. New forbearance plans have flattened after the Covid spike in March. But ACTIVE forbearance plans remains high. According to …
Joe Biden’s campaign has been a litany of “shooting himself in the foot” moments. https://t.co/DZkXeHeFr9 — @votemorgan39 (@VoteMorgan39) October 29, 2020
by Gregory Mannarino of Traders Choice CRITICAL ALERT: Europe Is Shutting Down. Pan-Sell Off. MUST WATCH.
PunchGoogle hearing set for the Nov. 2nd.https://t.co/Iid4GvO2KQ pic.twitter.com/dfTLJ8gZYq — Zach Vorhies / Google Whistleblower (@Perpetualmaniac) October 28, 2020 h/t anon2468
by Lance Roberts Here we go again. After plunging to new lows, the calls for the end of the “bond bull” market mount each time rates rise. Is this time the end of the “bond bull?” Or, is there another huge bond-buying opportunity …
by Robert Wheeler October 14, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared in Chaozhou City on a visit to the Marine Corps in the Southern province of Guangdong. He addressed the soldiers there and urged them to “maintain a state of high alert” and …
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday sent a letter to congressional leaders advocating for changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a law passed about 25 years ago that prevents tech companies from being sued for user content posted on their platforms. As …
Just hours after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced new restrictions on businesses in response to rising COVID-19 cases, White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx cautioned that closing public spaces may not stop the illness’s spread. Birx said it’s …
by John Whitehead via The Rutherford Institute “Every day I ask myself the same question: How can this be happening in America? How can people like these be in charge of our country? If I didn’t see it with my own eyes, I’d think I …
FRANCE BACK ON LOCKDOWN – People required to stay at home, except for school, work, and essential travel – Travel between regions prohibited – Macron: 2nd wave could be deadlier, ICU count expected to reach 9,000 – Lockdown will be …
Pelosi is going to be the GOP MVP again. I’m telling you that I believe Republicans will take over the House. Just watch this awesome video and how Progressive Democrat Jimmy Dore destroys Pelosi. Look at the comments on the …
https://twitter.com/SVNewsAlerts/status/1321568450070765570 https://nationalfile.com/victory-tucker-carlson-breaks-world-record-for-second-time-now-averages-5-3-million-viewers/ https://twitter.com/alexsalvinews/status/1321243185260056577 h/t dr0id
https://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCAKBN27D1R1 (Reuters) – Mastercard Inc (MA.N) reported a 28% slump in quarterly profit on Wednesday as fewer people used its cards to shop, travel and pay bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, hitting transaction volumes for the payment processor. Mastercard reported …
https://twitter.com/TruthAbtChina/status/1321337801435160576 Five minutes ago, the water level at the Three Gorges Dam officially reached the dam’s maximum capacity of 175 meters. As of 2:20 pm local time, October 28th, 2020, the water level is 175.00 meters and rising slowly. …
