Pentagon Can’t Account for $220 Billion of Gear Given to Contractors

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Auditors say the Pentagon cannot account for $220 billion worth of government-owned gear provided to military contractors—and the actual total is likely much higher. In a report released Tuesday, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) slammed the Pentagon’s handling of so-called “government-furnished property” (GFP) that has been passed off to contractors with little oversight. The GAO … Read more

The Nasdaq VIX shows there is not even the slightest sign of fear in this market. The volatility algos are working overtime to monetize put options and otherwise prevent a RISK OFF event

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by BoatSurfer600 Source: https://zensecondlife.blogspot.com/2023/01/prepare-for-brown-swan-event.html?m=1 Here we see option skew was very high at the stock market’s all time high, but subsequently it has collapsed as hedge funds monetized their hedges. Which means when they see fat premiums they sell into it. Similar to how hedge funds were selling subprime CDS contracts in the burgeoning risk of … Read more

Ukrainian refugees getting SSI checks

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pic.twitter.com/619oocYIxh — Russian Market (@runews) January 30, 2023 Ukrainian refugees get a SSI check? Ukrainian refugees will receive a pension and health insurance: The amount of the payment depends on the state in which the refugee resides. In 2023, the minimum will be $914 per month for a single person or $1,371 for a married … Read more

Whoopi Goldberg: “Do we need to see white people also get beaten before anybody will do anything?“

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Whoopi Goldberg: “Do we need to see white people also get beaten before anybody will do anything? I’m not suggesting that, so don’t write us and tell me what a racist I am” pic.twitter.com/VdvMJ05b7Q — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 30, 2023 White people don’t argue with the police. most of the time. h/t A … Read more

George Gammon: New Intel Suggests Economy Will Crash Hard

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Come to rebel capitalist live at https://rebelcapitalistlive.com Check out my private, online investment community (Rebel Capitalist Pro) with Chris MacIntosh, Lyn Alden and many more for $1!! click here https://georgegammon.com/pro Rebel capitalist merchandise https://www.rebelcapitaliststore.com George Edward Gammon is an American real estate investor and entrepreneur. He produces and stars in a popular YouTube Channel. Prior to 2012, George … Read more

Happenings Two Months Time Ago! US Case-Shiller National Home Price Growth Slows To 6.77% YoY In November As Fed Retreats (Down -0.54% Since October, 5th Straight Month Of MoM Price Declines)

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by confoundedinterest17 The Case-Shiller index is out for November 2022. Too bad it is January 31, 2023. Call it “Happenings 2 Months Time Ago.” On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, the Case-Shiller National home price index slowed to 6.77%. On a month-over-month (MoM) basis, the CS National index fell -0.54%. That is the 5th straight month of home … Read more