Festinger identified five conditions that needed to be met in order for the cult members to double down on their beliefs and avoid cognitive dissonance. 1. There must be conviction 2. There must be commitment to this conviction 3. The …
In a letter, the president accuses the WHO of missteps and a “lack of independence” from China, where the coronavirus outbreak began. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to make the freeze on U.S. funding for the World Health Organization …
In this episode I address the stunning connections that prove that the Obama administration was behind the framing of General Flynn. “Obama’s best day was yesterday” Reason @AGWilliamBarr says he“does not expect”Obama/Biden to be investigated is not related to whether …
Chris Cillizza Verified account @CillizzaCNN Yes, he’s an unlikeable jerk. But he’s an unlikeable jerk that gets stuff done. How Donald Trump wins again, in 3 sentences Yes, he's an unlikeable jerk. But he's an unlikeable jerk that gets stuff …
(Bloomberg) — The world’s biggest real estate investors are sitting on piles of cash, preparing for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities created by the pandemic. With economies around the world sputtering, commercial real estate prices are expected to come down. How much they’ll …
Brazil’s Nurses Are Dying as Virus Overwhelms Hospitals Medical staff lack equipment and are struggling against the coronavirus pandemic, as the government plays down the contagion SÃO PAULO—As the new coronavirus ripped through a government-run hospital here, Dilva Barbosa de …
The New Airline Travel: Fewer Flights, More Layovers, Rules for Bathrooms A new age of air travel is taking shape. Airports and airlines are rolling out temperature checks for crew and, increasingly, passengers, as well as thermal scans to spot …
via keyt A deadly virus is threatening to wipe out entire populations across multiple states. At risk are North America’s rabbits. It’s a strain of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, and it’s recently appeared in pockets of the Western US. If it continues …
via theatlantic Last week, House Democrats unveiled their latest pandemic-relief package. The bill combines aid for families, a bailout for struggling cities and states, and additional funds for testing, tracing, and hospitals. The price tag is about $3 trillion—and it comes just weeks …
SmileDirectClub Sues NBC Over News Report, Seeking $2.85 Billion Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub Inc. SDC -1.46% sued Comcast Corp. CMCSA -1.14% ’s NBCUniversal, seeking nearly $3 billion in damages for what it alleges were defamatory news reports about the company’s treatment methods. The suit, filed Monday in a Tennessee court, focuses …
by Chris Powell of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA) 10:25a ET Monday, May 18, 2020 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: GATA today asked the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission whether it has ever audited the gold reported to it by the New …
by spanky2222 I’ve tracked a ton of Jim Cramer’s picks, and I’m here to give you the THEN and NOW. (rounded) PICKS – THEN 5/2014 – NOW AL – 38 – 26 ED – 55 – 73 EOG – 105 – 52 GE …
Never once does it mention other allegations against him, either: http://archive.vn/OSn1E
https://twitter.com/NorthmanTrader/status/1262688423896375299 Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio is Price to Earnings (P/E) divided by the expected earnings growth rate. This particular example shows a 5-year earnings growth expectations. The ratio's value is the highest for at least 25 years How this …
National sales volumes have been sliding for a few years, but this is like nothing seen in a long time. By Kaitlin Last, for Better Dwelling: Canadian real estate sales have dropped to the lowest level in a generation. Canadian Real Estate …
The disaster came in two phases: first, the brick-and-mortar meltdown, then Covid-19. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Retail property REITs had a huge day in the stock market today. The WOLF STREET market-cap-weighted index of nine REITs in this space surged 12.4% …
by Michael Snyder Very few people are talking about it, and even fewer are bothering to object, but by borrowing and spending so much money our politicians are essentially feeding America’s financial future into a wood chipper. It took from …
by Michael Snyder Can anyone explain how we are going to motivate unemployed workers to go back to work when most of them can actually make more money camped on their sofas watching Netflix? Over the past couple of months, 36.5 …
The most important source of inbound investment — mainland China — has vanished, with huge ramifications for CRE. By Nick Corbishley, for WOLF STREET: The Hong Kong government’s Land Office did something rather unusual. On May 13, it withdrew a major commercial plot it …
by Egon von Greyerz Egon von Greyerz interviewed by Jan Kneist of Goldseiten. The ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court sets Germany against the EU. A planned crash? Southern Europe cannot exist without tourism. But the bang will probably come …
Josh Sigurdson talks with Kingsley Edwards, CEO of Flote about the fallout in Las Vegas, one of the world’s top tourist attractions as jobs have been wiped out and Governor Sisolak declares a fiscal state of emergency. So essentially, he …
by Tom Wigand On May 1, 2020, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau (“Justin”) announced a unilateral ban on so-called “assault weapons.” A “comprehensive” ban at that, with upcoming confiscation. May Day is the holiday in the Marxist world, and it is …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEe52ikui6g As one thing after another crumbles in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, mismanagement, partisan politics, and bureaucratic red tape have built up to the beginning of the biggest housing market crash consumers today will face in their lifetimes. …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QQUx1viMUM Julio Rosas from Townhall reports, Climate activist Greta Thunberg addressed the controversy of her appearing in CNN’s CV town hall with other doctors. In addition to Thunberg, Read More/Source/Credit/FairUse: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/julioro…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcF_tg2UTHA In today’s video, Christopher Greene explains why this is your Last Chance to Prepare.
There’s a double standard at play. While Barr says that he won’t go after Biden or Obama, the left is still looking for ways to file fake, lying charges against President Trump. Either they want a civil war, or there’s …
Lord Sumption on the UK Lockdown BBC News 17 May 2020
