Category Archives: The Mine or the Shaft

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How the Hell Did Democrats Leave the IRS $20 Billion in the Red?

Democrats forgot to read the fine print on a bill and spoon-fed a huge victory to Republicans who want to kill the IRS. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the IRS’s tax enforcement fund, which allowed the IRS to … Continue reading

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Time is UP!

It’s a common misconception that Benjamin Franklin first proposed daylight saving time. He did recommend that people rise early to be healthy, wealthy, and wise. He knew it was biologically natural for humans to wake up when the sun rises … Continue reading

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America’s Middle Class In 2024: Aging Vehicles, $300 Carts Of Groceries, and Mountains of Credit Card Debt

Have things been getting better for the middle class, or have things been getting worse? Needless to say, the answer to that question is obvious. The cost of living is absolutely crushing us, we can’t afford to replace our rapidly … Continue reading

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The Looming Debt Crisis: Is America Following the Path of Collapsed Empires?

Debt can topple even the most powerful empires. Whether it’s Rome, Spain, France, Britain, or the Soviet Union, excessive debt has played a critical role in their decline. The typical pattern in these examples of collapsing empires is:

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Are You Unknowingly on a Suicide Mission? Chasing the Wild Goose

“We’re a creature of Congress, we’re not in the Constitution.” ~ Fed Chair Jerome Powell, December 4, 2024 The transfer of wealth from workers and savers to the government and the big banks rolled on this week with Swiss-like precision. … Continue reading

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Playing with Fire: Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve

The Fed has been the source of booms, busts, and the ongoing impoverishment of Americans since the Fed’s founding. This is why a new, critical look at the Federal Reserve is needed, and why the Mises Institute is now happy … Continue reading

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Snyder ~ On The Wrong Track: This Is What An Imploding Economy Looks Like!

One of the main reasons why Americans are in such a foul mood right now is because the economy is in really bad shape and it just keeps getting worse. This is very good news for the Trump campaign, because … Continue reading

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WOW!!! I’M SORRY The Fed Gives A Giant ‘Phuock You’ to Working Class Americans!!

March 14, 2015 ~ I was shocked today by the absolute gaul of the Fed releasing a statement about Net Worth in America reaching record levels. Now I get that they are under extreme pressure to sell the story that … Continue reading

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Here Is What Happens When You Withdraw Over $10,000 From Your Bank Account

If you’re thinking about withdrawing $10,000 in cash from your checking account to play blackjack during your week-long trip to Las Vegas, you might want to know what happens when you do. The Bank Secrecy Act was passed by Congress … Continue reading

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JPMorgan Chase: Consumers’ Financial Situations Continue to Worsen!

The savings nest eggs that people built up during the COVID-19 pandemic are all but gone, according to new research from the JPMorgan Chase Institute. As savings dwindle, consumers are becoming more vulnerable to financial shocks, which could lead to … Continue reading

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