by DCG Back in September, Christopher Rufo declared that he was going to run for Seattle City Council, District 6. He was going to challenge incumbent Mike O’Brien. Rufo started a CrowdPac page and had raised $12,760 of his $15,000 goal. I read about Rufo in September and recall him saying he was “socially progressive” and “fiscally … Read more
by Dr. Eowyn On Nov. 16, 1993, then-President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) that “ensures that interests in religious freedom are protected” into law, with an almost-unanimous approval by Congress. Every House member approved of the bill; only three senators voted no. Incredibly, both the House and Senate versions of RFRA … Read more
https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/Attachments.pdf Could this Be The Happening ? Could it be just the same old shit o Nothing Happening ? h/t markofoz
In the feverish reshuffling of financial services for a post-Brexit world, London still comes out ahead, but less so. By Don Quijones, Spain, UK, & Mexico, editor at WOLF STREET. As two years of Brexit negotiations finally come to a head and all eyes are on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s frantic efforts to get the draft … Read more
by Chris Kimble Key stock market indices continue to struggle beneath 800-pound Fibonacci extension levels (resistance). In today’s “6-pack” chart, we illustrate these key bull/bear lines for investors – see below. The Dow Jones Industrials, Transports, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 are all experiencing weakness and selling pressure at long-term Fibonacci extension levels each at (1). But the … Read more
by Dragonfiremule I graduated college with a bachelors a year and a half ago. My first year out of college I did an internship which paid 30k/year. Once it ended, I got an actual job and now make 57k/yr, which is pretty high for my job/experience range (I’m a cell biologist). I’m fairly young (23) … Read more
by Alexander Trigaux, Editor, GoldSilver “I know this can’t go on forever.” This must be the nagging echo in the back of every politician’s and central banker’s head as they proceed down the incredibly long debt-paved road, arm in arm with their borrowed-money betrothed to…where, exactly? And this is where the limitations of our species … Read more
U.S. corporate debt levels have again surpassed their pre-crisis peaks of $6 trillion, raising widespread concern that, as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, some firms could run into financial trouble. “We think corporate debt is a key vulnerability,” JP Morgan economists Jesse Edgerton and Devwrat Vegad wrote in a research note. They said corporate bond … Read more
Ray Dalio: Fed raised rates to the point where they’re hurting asset prices from CNBC. Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio argues the Fed has raised rates to a point where they’re hurting asset prices. The central bank needs to start looking at monetary policy’s impact on asset prices before economic conditions, Dalio says. Dalio … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Australia’s central bank No. 2 official Guy Debelle says risky borrowing is more likely to be an accelerator to an economic downturn rather than its source, in an address discussing the impact of lending curbs. “If a negative shock were to hit the Australian economy, particularly one that caused a sizeable rise in … Read more
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. state spending topped $2 trillion for the first time in fiscal 2018, with Medicaid expenditures rising the most along with a significant increase in transportation spending, according to a report released on Thursday. Total expenditures grew an estimated 4.8 percent compared to 3.8 percent in fiscal 2017, the National Association … Read more
It’s not been a pretty year for anyone who owns Bitcoin, but the last 24 hours has been a period to forget as the cryptocurrency dropped below $100 billion in market cap for the first time in more than a year. You have to go back to the end of October — the 29th to be precise … Read more
by Dennis Miller The market is bouncing up and down like Marqeus Haynesdribbled a basketball. Are stop losses necessary? Investors are edgy. Money and Markets reports – “Alarming Survey: Record Number of Fund Managers More Bearish than 08 Crisis”. “…. Bank of America’s monthly survey…is warning investors to take caution and heed the market’s warning signs. …investors managing about … Read more
by Simon Black Tens of thousands of years ago, humankind was practically an endangered species. Our early proto-ancestors had little means to protect against the harsh elements or defend against terrifying predators. And finding enough food was a constant challenge. Tribes of humans would roam from place to place, foraging for whatever they could eat until … Read more
by Martin Armstrong The British pound has dropped 1% today and is trading in the mid 127 level. The rumor running around the City (the financial sector in London) is that Prime Minister May has called an emergency press conference and she will resign handing power to Michael Grove. However, it may be more likely … Read more
via visualcapitalist: View the high resolution version of today’s graphic by clicking here. Water is the world’s most vital resource. Beyond its basic functions of sustaining life, it’s also a precious commodity – one that billions of people in the world have trouble accessing. Today’s infographic is from Raconteur, and it puts the global issue of water access … Read more
James Barrett for the Daily Wire reports, Tucker Carlson isn’t the only Fox News personality experiencing harassment over his affiliations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrRxk3ReWpU Read More/Source/Credit/FairUse: https://www.dailywire.com/news/38278/…
The US has revealed the secret plans for Yemen. Basically, the US has military advisors on the ground in Yemen. Their purpose is to provide the Saudi’s with intelligence and to monitor the situation. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is singing a totally different tune to the American people; saying that the US is going to reduce … Read more
via visualcapitalist: The Chart of the Week is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature on Fridays. America’s wealthiest have made their fortunes in a wide variety of ways, but there is one thing many of these tycoons have in common: 80% of billionaires picked up a Bachelor’s degree at some point in their lives. Today’s chart visualizes data from Adview to … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlib_2oxmN4 Where are the ICE agents? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gUKPVLNXtM What a crappy fence! US needs to build a REAL WALL, ASAP! AC
Redistribution of wealth = socialism, communism, tyranny = failure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGVYXSrQfw AND THATS WHY POOR PEOPLE STAY POOR. AC
Closely monitoring the approaching winter storm and working with @NYSPHSAA coordinators & staff related to this weekend’s @NYSPHSAA State Championships. At this time, there are NO schedule changes. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/4CTQWaOz82 — Dr. Robert Zayas (@RobertZayasNY) November 14, 2018 Expect power outages n bad traffic It’s only mid November! https://youtu.be/kRzTe_mmK9I h/t Truth Seeker!
Why haven’t we seen any domestic terrorism charges yet? Violence for political reasons, the very definition of terrorism. AC
When you think about the censorship and outright banning of books and opinions, do you imagine the United States of America? Or, more likely, does that kind of suppression strike you more as the tactics of communists or fascists that America has frequently fought against? If liberal lawmakers in California get their way, that west … Read more
via Sara Tipton: Layering your clothing is one of the best ways to stay warm. Anyone who works outside or has chores around the house to take care of in the winter months understands the importance of keeping the body warm so it can operate at optimal levels. Layering your clothing comes with many benefits, including the … Read more