Netflix Is Becoming An Unstoppable Juggernaut – Spends $13 Billion On Content

by stockboardasset When Netflix published its third-quarter earnings last October, Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer forecasted it would spend roughly $7 billion to $8 billion on original content in 2018. The Economist, quoting a recent Goldman Sachs equity assessment, states that Netflix could spend $12 billion to $13 billion on original content, which is more than … Read more

A Timeline of Media-Inflamed Fears (2000-2017)

by Visual Capitalist Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist Modern media does not always have the best reputation for providing complex and nuanced commentary. The news cycle is sensational enough when we’re dealing with the regular issues of the day. But add in some uncertainty and urgency – such as when the world is dealing with an outbreak like … Read more

Boston is considering giving “legal, non-US citizens” voting rights.

via bostonglobe: BOSTON — Non-US citizens living in the country legally may one day be allowed to vote in Boston elections. The City Council is holding a hearing Tuesday on the idea at the request of Council President Andrea Campbell. The council is considering ways to make city elections more inclusive, including allowing immigrants with legal … Read more

Full Tropical Update/EAST COAST!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-FgeXMMPno Torrential downpours slammed southwestern Japan Saturday, causing treacherous flooding that has left 88 people dead and 58 missing, according to the Associated Press. People fled to rooftops and balconies to keep above rising waters, waving to hovering helicopters for rescue. Footage showed a residential area in Okayama prefecture inundated in brown water, spreading quickly … Read more

The USA Is Now a 3rd World Nation

by Charles Hugh-Smith I know it hurts, but the reality is painfully obvious: the USA is now a 3rd World nation. Dividing the Earth’s nations into 1st, 2nd and 3rd world has fallen out of favor;apparently it offended sensibilities. It has been replaced by the politically correctdeveloped and developing nations, a terminology which suggests all developing nations are on the … Read more

OBAMA ERA PBS FILM “LOST IN DETENTION” EXPOSES DEM HYPOCRISY : “There will be parents separated from their children…They don’t have to like it…”

Video: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/lost-in-detention/ A PBS Frontline video from Obama’s time in office inadvertently proves that separating families of illegals didn’t begin with President Trump. In fact, from the 19:00 point in the PBS film “Lost in Detention” transcript featuring Pres. Obama’s top advisor on immigration, Cecelia Munoz said, “THEY DON’T HAVE TO LIKE IT” referring to … Read more

Mapping the Highest-Paid CEO in Every State

by howmuch Have you ever wondered how much the highest-paid CEO in your state makes for a living? It turns out that climbing to the top of the corporate ladder can mean dramatically different things in different parts of the country. Our new map breaks down the highest-paid CEOs in each state, letting you easily see … Read more

VIDEO: Italy €2.4 Trillion Debt To Create Eurozone Contagion and Global Debt Crisis?

by goldcore – Italy is EU’s ticking timebomb as debt nears €2.4 trillion – Italy’s GDP is just €1.85 trillion; National debt is 132% of economy – Italy is politically dysfunctional at best of times; Now has populist left / right wing government – National debt owed to other EU nations alone is 25% of its GDP – … Read more

Triggered! The 28 Year Old Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Gets EXPOSED When Asked Difference Between Socialism, Democratic Socialism

They don’t have a real message, so they promise FREE STUFFS! Socialism is socialism…you spend other people’s money until it runs out…look at Venezuela…   Democrats Love Socialism Because They Want To Take Your Stuff And Enslave You Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is less hideously unattractive than the usual Democrat potentate or potentatette and has therefore been … Read more

Where Financial Inequality Is Rampant

by Jim Quinn You will find more infographics at Statista There is increasing recognition that GDP measures or GDP per capita are insufficent when it comes to understanding the true economic well-being of households. That has resulted in research becoming increasingly focused on household income with a higher emphasis on income inequality. A recent OECD paper analyzed the … Read more

Civil Unrest in Haiti leaves Americans Trapped

by Martin Armstrong The American Embassy personnel in Haiti are still under an order to take shelter and remain in place. They have been instructed: “Do not attempt to travel at this time.” Riots began on Friday in Haiti and have continued for three days when the government, instructed by the IMF to reduce government subsidies for fuel, … Read more