economy

From the Urban Survival site, http://www.independencejournal.com/today.htm by George Ure, comes this report from a reader of this blog: BEGIN QUOTE A reader contributed a fascinating account of what life is like in Greece at the moment... "Here is an update on the situation in Greece, from my...

Just listening to a bit of Boortz. Not my favorite guy, by any means, but I listen to just about everything. Anyway, just heard him state his approval of employers who refuse to hire those who have been unemployed for over 6 months. He made it quite clear that anybody, can find something, in...

I came across this lengthy article on the causes of our national difficulties, and would like to share it with the board. I think the author makes some good points. I printed it out, all 27 pages worth. The Corruption of America The numbers tell us America is in decline... if not outright...

We had a COMEX system failure in November. COMEX was ready to default on gold and silver in November. Rather than honor delivery demands in gold and silver- JP Morgan simply stole the money in the accounts that were going to stand for delivery. They had their pockets picked while they were...

Hmm...is this wtshtf? http://survivalacres.com/wordpress/?p=2285 In the first audit ever “allowed” (seriously) by the Federal Reserve, a whopping $16 trillion dollars has been “loaned out” throughout the world: The Fed Audit Among the investigation’s key findings is that the Fed...

I thought we had more commonality and common sense on TB2K but I'm seeing a trend toward an uncomprehensible point of view. I prefixed this thread CRISIS because I feel we are in a full blown crisis. We are at a cross roads in America and the direction we take now will determine our future...

While I don't believe that what the stock market does on a day to day basis has any connection at all to real life as most of us experience it, how the big boys play in (with) the economy does affect us in the end. The idea that 73% of all trades are made by supercomputers "talking" to one...

This was surprising to read this morning -- Detroit and its papers are typically always Obama-supporting and quick to defend him. Obama can't get grip on economy http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=8CMvliXp Obama can't get grip on economy Nolan Finley Published...

Interesting video re the aftershock of ecomonic collapse Aftershock’ Book Predicts Economic Disaster Amid Controversy Monday, 25 Jul 2011 04:41 PM More ways to share... Mixx Stumbled LinkedIn Vine Buzzflash Reddit Delicious Newstrust Technocrati Share: More . . . A A |...

Find it here: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/ You can listen or read the content of the recent episode re: The Secret Plan to Fix the Dollar (4 minutes listening-transcript at link): http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2010/12/17/132142673/plaza-accord The economics of Pursuing Your Dreams...

New Rules Coming for Payments Out of Health Savings Accounts Published October 15, 2010 | FoxNews.com advertisement Under the new health care law, consumers using workplace pre-tax health savings accounts will soon need a doctor's note to pay for Tylenol and an estimated 15,000 other...

Came across this today and, big picture, it is an eye opener. I have not embedded source the author linked into each line item because its' to time consuming, however, sources are legit and you need to hit the links. Fair use see source here

http://www.youtube.com/geraldcelente Has alot of his audio interviews hes pretty right on the money with econ trends.

Primarily about the economy. Here are some of the lowlights for your reading pleasure. ------ *The president in the speech declared that his administration has cut taxes for 95% of Americans. He even chided Republicans for not applauding on that point. However, just 21% of voters nationwide...

Trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzT1a1NKoKM While California is going bankrupt, one business is booming. "How Weed Won the West" is the story of the growing medical cannabis / marijuana industry in the greater Los Angeles area, with over 700 dispensaries doling out the buds. As a...

As of Friday, August 14, 2009, the FDIC is now Bankrupt Dear A-Letter Reader, That’s right, friend. Read that headline again. Commit it to memory. Unlike the JFK assassination and the 9/11 attacks, most Americans won’t remember where they were when they first heard the news. Most...

Thought some here might get a laugh, I did.

Isn't it about time we kicked this ineffectual communist organization to the curb, tell them to get the H3ll out of the US and don't let the door hit you on the way out? Let them do it without US and without our Money! White House objects to UN calling US 'deadbeat' from...

This week's episode of "This American Life" is called "Bad Bank" and explains what "mark to market" and a bank's balance sheet really is. Plus, it explains toxic assets and compares today to the 1920's/30's briefly. Excellent primer and free to download/listen to right now. After this week it...

I read this opinion piece in the paper today. I wanted to address a paragraph at the end. From http://www.star-telegram.com/245/story/1242131.html SMITH: Republicans have nerve objecting to Obama’s tax plan . . . Obama became president less than seven weeks ago. He inherited a nightmarish...

:eleph: :eleph: There is a House Bill that could solve a BIG part of the AIG/credit default swap peril that threatens to CRASH the US economy. BUT IT NEEDS TO PASS! The bankers and investors DO NOT LIKE IT, THEY EAT SOME LOSSES AND ARE MORE REGULATED!! This link will update and change...

'Dire' economy shaking Zimbabwe GWERU, Zimbabwe (CNN) -- Zimbabwe's new prime minister on Sunday called the country's economic situation "dire and serious" and asked the international community for help. Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai said that the country will have to get help from the...

I just saw former president Clinton on the Martha Stewart show. I thought it was interesting they were talking about the homeless person that made a plea for help to Obama. Clinton said "We're going to see a lot more homeless people before it gets better." Sounds like he is expecting a lot...

http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message722779/pg1 http://cryptogon.com/?p=6848 This post wass from Cryptogon... Legatus, Reinhardt Anyone know anything about this? Legatus and Reinhardt February 11th, 2009 WARNING: This is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any financial...

Our local (Toledo, OH) paper is full of articles such as this. A very bleak outlook overall. This one was on the front page of the Sunday paper. http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090119/BIZ13/301199989/1185/BIZ13 Crisis spurs surge in rainy-day savings Dave...

An excellent read, summary, and warning. Ain't a pretty picture folks ... but, you already knew that! :dstrs: Fair Use Applies ... Source: http://www.strike-the-root.com/82/allport/allport6.html The Year Ahead: 2009 by Glen Allport Exclusive to...

IMF Sees Beginning Of Global Recovery Late 2009 By REUTERS Published: December 15, 2008 Filed at 8:02 a.m. ET Skip to next paragraph MADRID (Reuters) - IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Monday said he saw the beginning of a global economic recovery in late 2009 or early 2010...

Spain to spend 33 billion euros in 2009 to revive economy Posted: 14 December 2008 0645 hrs MADRID: Spain's prime minister Saturday promised the government would spend 33 billion euros next year in an "historic" effort to kick-start an economic recovery amid the global downturn. Jose...

Too bad Rep Paul's not part of Pres Elect Obama's cabinet...these two videos are quite enlightening... Watch this one first: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVBFd9PbcNg then this is the followup to the encounter with Bernanke by Ron Paul... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HAidKax-jA

by Sara Nunnally, Senior Research Director, Taipan Publishing Group The U.S. dollar is a false safety blanket for those fleeing market carnage… Take gains while you can, because next year, the bubble bursts. For the two and a half months ending October 28, the U.S. dollar index climbed 21%...

Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/3151148/Financial-Crisis-Iceland-gets-4bn-Russian-loan-as-banks-collapse.html Financial Crisis: Iceland gets €4bn Russian loan as banks collapse Excerpt: .....The decision to borrow a large sum of money from another...

Brussels at virtual standstill as strike grips Belgium BRUSSELS (AFP) — Brussels ground to a virtual standstill on Monday with international train services halted and government offices closed as thousands of workers across Belgium protested against rising living costs. The public sector in...

Excerpts from: http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/10/01/ap5495806.html Associated Press Europe plans emergency meeting on financial crisis By JANE WARDELL 10.01.08, 1:11 PM ET LONDON - European officials promised Wednesday to move fast on approving bank bailouts and proposed tougher...

A friend told me today she called Direct Loan Servicing about consolidating her student loans, and was told that college student loans were not being consolidated "at this time". If I'm not mistaken, that means that whatever colleges are creditors to student loans will have to recoup their...

Let's keep info here throughout the day. TIA. From Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/hotStocksNews/idUSTRE48N2H320080926?sp=true Futures plunge on bailout impasse, bank collapse Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:45am EDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell on Friday after congressional...

Yeah, I know polls are bs, but thought it was pretty interesting.... Do you support or oppose a federal bailout of Wall Street? Support 11% 58 Oppose 89% 494 Total Votes: 552 This is not a scientific poll http://loudobbs.tv.cnn.com/ (little more than half way down on right side)

Democrats Are Weighing More Tax Rebates, Pelosi Says (Update3) http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a5P_x5HfhQA0&refer=worldwide By Laura Litvan July 15 (Bloomberg) -- Congressional Democrats are considering a second round of rebates to taxpayers, saying the benefits of the...