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The Zombie Economy Is Dying

It is easy to rant about the economic condition of this country and the world. It is, quite simply, horrible and terminal. The US economy, like a zombie, staggers around half alive and half dead in its own special purgatory. The other developed social welfare states of the world are in similar condition. This blog frequently [...]

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Cause and Effect = Government and Collapse

For those who are unaware of what is happening and even for those who are aware, this video will disabuse you of any notion there is a recovery now or in the future. The state of the nation is dismal and matters are getting worse. Government is the problem. Whether their behavior is deliberate or [...]

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Maybury on Federal Government’s Actuarial Table

Richard Maybury, in his January newsletter (subscription), provides his estimated timing for the collapse of the US government: My guess on the odds of the federal extinction is, 10% within five months, and 95% within five years. Most prognosticators are not worth listening to and reluctant to provide time frames. Mr. Maybury is an exception [...]

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The One-Hour Meltdown

A collapse is coming. When it occurs, it will be sudden and instantaneous, much like a light switch being flipped. Most people writing about the effects of an economic and financial collapse focus on the big picture, describing the devastation that will be incurred at a macro level to the economy. Sovereign debt, private debt, [...]

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Understanding Our New Investment Climate

This video gives a wonderful overview of what is going on in the economy and in markets. Ty Andros and Gordon T. Long discuss our economic problem. A Must Watch! It is one of the best explanations of what lies ahead that I have heard. Regardless of who wins the election, this problem is insurmountable even [...]

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