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The Economics of Scrunched Up Cash

Some say the free market can’t be trusted to handle money, but the truth is exactly the opposite. It’s the government that creates problems with money. As I was going through my wallet the other day I came across a … Continue reading

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Social Security ~ It’s YOUR Money – NOT Theirs!

A woman, or man dies at age 65 before collecting one benefit check. She/He and her employer paid into the system for almost 50 years and she collected NOTHING! Keep in mind all the working people that die every year … Continue reading

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The Civil War Gold Hoax

The hoax’s never seem to end… It was May, 1864. Grant was closing in on Lee in Virginia. New Yorkers were growing hopeful that the long, terrible ordeal of the Civil War would soon be over. But their hopes were … Continue reading

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Smith: America’s Real Wealth Destroyed or Stolen by Bad Economic Practices

So little time do we have left here on earth and so much is left for us to do. Our nation is in deep shit, and much of it can be traced back to poor morals taught in our homes … Continue reading

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Double Eagle Headlines: May 23, 2023

McCarthy says there’s STILL no Biden debt limit deal – but ‘I believe we can get it done’ Speaker insists there has FINALLY been progress with just 10 days to strike a deal and avoid a catastrophic default. Biden said … Continue reading

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Inflation Is Here for the Long Run – and it’s increasingly a bummer for American households

The share of U.S. adults telling pollsters at Gallup that they are experiencing financial hardship because of inflation climbed to 61 percent in the most recent survey, up from 56 percent in the August and November survey. The share saying … Continue reading

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Anderson: In the Event of an Official US Bankruptcy

The current known federal debt is $31.7 trillion according to the web site, US Debt Clock, which is about $94,726 for every man, woman, and child who are citizens as of April 24, 2023. Can you write a check right … Continue reading

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Central bank gold demand reaches record high in first quarter

In the first quarter of the year, gold demand among central banks around the world reached record levels as investors see a mixed picture globally, said a report released this week by the World Gold Council. Prices of the precious … Continue reading

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Non serviam! Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.” ~ Satan

“The servant carries out the master’s will. The servant doesn’t tell the master what to do. The servant does not choose which tasks to perform for the master, nor does the servant suggest days or times when it would be … Continue reading

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White House Begins to Cave to House Republicans on Debt Ceiling

President Joe Biden caved to Republicans and signaled that he could accept some reforms in a potential debt ceiling deal after months of refusing to negotiate any spending cuts or reforms. White House and congressional staffers have wrangled over the … Continue reading

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