Category Archives: The Mine or the Shaft

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Turner: The “Experts” are telling me “2026 Everything Comes Apart; Nothing Can Stop it

There’s a $38 trillion time bomb ticking in the heart of the American financial system, and in 2026, it’s going to detonate, not with the slow burn of a typical recession, but with the devastating speed of a controlled demolition. … Continue reading

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Understanding the Federal Reserve

Looking at the above title, the reader may conclude that he has begun to read an article that he might better save until he has a holiday weekend in which to read it. And there can be no doubt that … Continue reading

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President Trump Needs To Turn Attention to Our Problems

Do you remember when we were told that the “Reagan deficit” was going to destroy the economy? In the past two and one-third months ending October 15 the US national debt increased by $1 trillion. That is five times greater … Continue reading

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The Good Ol’ Days

I’m so tired of hearing Our grandparents could buy a house on one salary, but now we can’t even afford rent on two!” Yeah, because Grandma wasn’t blowin’ half her paycheck on $12 iced coffee and avocado toast, that’s why! … Continue reading

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Smith: The Republican Party Has Abandoned Conservative Principles

Things are about to get real interesting real fast, unless Chuckie Schumer decides to give in before the shit hits the fan – but that may be exactly what they are shooting for – food riots. But this SNAP and … Continue reading

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In a Word: Only 46% of Americans have Adequate Emergency Savings

Three to six months of emergency expense savings has been the standard caution. Rising inflation, lower purchasing power, and a contracting job market have put a dent in American household savings, and it is safe to say this trend is … Continue reading

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Snyder: Dramatically Reduced Christmas Spending, Soaring Defaults And Empty Shelves…

14 Signs That The Condition Of The U.S. Economy Is Worse Than You Think It feels like someone has pulled a plug, because the U.S. economy is suddenly caught in an extremely alarming downward spiral. As I discussed at the … Continue reading

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Social Security Checks Safe, but Prolonged Shutdown Could Deepen Delays and Hardship

Monthly benefits will continue, but certain functions – appeals, evidence review, and in-person assistance – are already slowing under the shutdown. With the government shutdown now into its third week, Social Security beneficiaries have been assured that their monthly checks … Continue reading

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Garrison: The Four Horsemen of the Economic Apocalypse

Although Trump is doing his best to turn around the disastrous economic policies of Joe Biden, worries continue. Grocery prices are ridiculously high. Young people cannot pay off their college loans because well-paying jobs are hard to come by. Buying … Continue reading

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Snyder: America Is Reaching A Boiling Point

I am deeply saddened by what is happening to our country. America is reaching a boiling point, and it appears that we have entered a new era of civil unrest in which political violence will become the norm. At this … Continue reading

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