Category Archives: Viewpoint

Editorials, commentary and education by a number of known and not-so-well-known writers.

Bank Runs and Flight to Safety

The Banks must be restrained, and the financial system reformed, with balance restored to the economy, before there can be any sustainable recovery. “Gold is unique among assets, in that it is not issued by any government or central bank, … Continue reading

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REDUX: Turk – Saving REAL Money

June 11, 2013 ~ Up until the late 1960s, it was considered prudent for everyone to have some savings. By forgoing consumption, savings gave the ability to consume more at a later date through the accumulation of interest income. This … Continue reading

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People get ready…

…there’s a CHANGE a’ comin’ Don’t need no baggage – ya’ just get on board – and it is FINALLY happenin’! For the past year and a half, Kettle Moraine Ltd. has been suffering under the worst web-site and Domain … Continue reading

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Gold: The only answer is that there is no answer

Is Gold in a bubble? This is the one question that has been discussed in every financial website since quite a while now. Commentators have taken opposing views, calling tops or prognosticating further upside for the yellow metal. But who … Continue reading

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Dickens: The “Grey Haired Brigade

The typical U.S. household headed by a person aged 65 or older has a net worth 47 times greater than a household headed by someone under 35, according to an analysis of census data released Monday. They like to refer … Continue reading

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If iss FREE – it Muss be fo’ ME!

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Dickens: An Open Letter to the Democratic Party

I am a long-time resident of Arizona and a combat veteran of Vietnam. I volunteered to serve our country during the 1970s when the convenient and popular sentiment was to protest all things American, especially the war. I am conservative. … Continue reading

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The Economic Crisis Caused By This Pandemic Has Dramatically Altered How Americans Are Living Their Lives

This seemingly endless COVID pandemic is causing immense stress for millions of ordinary Americans. In past articles, I have discussed the fact that surveys have shown that Americans are drinking more alcohol and taking more drugs during this pandemic. Even … Continue reading

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Silveira: Stashing junk silver for bad times

Originally published in September/October of 2011 – NOTHING has changed! ~ Ed. When I was a teenager, a gallon of gasoline was about 25 cents and so was a loaf of bread. Now, each costs around $4. However, there are … Continue reading

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Just remember that, Evil is Always EVIL!

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