Economic, Financial and Political Analysis

You Can’t Get Lost In A Crowd Anymore

You Can’t Get Lost In A Crowd Anymore

By on June 19, 2013 in all other with 0 Comments

Some amazing and scary technology is now available to governments for tracking and watching people. This photo advancement is not available commercially (or likely would be too costly), but it provides an idea of what can (and is) being done to watch you. Click on this link, then pick a face out in the crowd [...]

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Government Waste

Government Waste

By on June 19, 2013 in Government with 0 Comments

More government fraud, vote-buying and/or incompetence:

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My Kind Of Guy

My Kind Of Guy

By on June 19, 2013 in AmericanFuture, Uncategorized with 1 Comment

E. W. Jackson, a man I had never heard of before, is running for Lt. Governor of Virginia. He gives quite a speech! How can those in favor of freedom and the ideals of this country not approve of this? I only hope he can live up to what he expressed in his stem-winding talk. [...]

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A Reasonable Discussion About Gold

A Reasonable Discussion About Gold

By on June 18, 2013 in gold, gold with 0 Comments

I routinely feature Gordon T. Long and his Macroanalytics presentations here frequently. His analysis is generally excellent and actionable. This recent audio/slideshow includes Ty Andros, a regular with Mr. Long, and David Chapman, a newcomer to Long’s site and someone new to me. Mr. Chapman is a cycle theorist, something I have never been comfortable [...]

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Character Shows In Ardmore, Pa.

Character Shows In Ardmore, Pa.

By on June 18, 2013 in all other with 0 Comments

As a golfer, I cannot refrain from offering some off-subject comments regarding the recent US Open. The US Open is a test unlike any other in golf. It takes skill, courage and stamina. Only someone who has played competitive golf understands the enormous pressure these skilled golfers endured. Missing a shot by only a matter [...]

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Market Punditry As Astrology

Market Punditry As Astrology

By on June 17, 2013 in Investing Thoughts with 2 Comments

Is recent market behavior the beginning of a market turndown? No one knows, although it is easy to find people providing “answers.” The value of these predictions approach those of astrologers and fortune-tellers. What follows are some thoughts regarding markets. History and Markets History is a summary of what historians consider relevant. Selectivity of a limited [...]

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Culture of Corruption

Culture of Corruption

By on June 17, 2013 in Government with 1 Comment

Listen to Trey Gowdy’s remarks regarding the IRS:   H/T Tom Lester

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The Immigration Issue

The Immigration Issue

By on June 17, 2013 in all other, law with 1 Comment

The US has immigration issues for a number of reasons. It is a great place to live. In the past, there were plenty of opportunities for the enterprising, motivated and innovative. Now there is a “safety net” which appears to be too much like an overly comfortable hammock. There are many more factors to consider. [...]

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Some Reflections On The Present Political Condition

Some Reflections On The Present Political Condition

By on June 16, 2013 in Government with 0 Comments

The following three images capture the feelings of many Americans toward those in office or power:

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Where Government Is Taking Us

Where Government Is Taking Us

By on June 15, 2013 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments

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