A fascinating look inside a manufacturing ecosystem. Learn why America is falling and China is rising… I can’t say enough about this movie. As an american businessman of sorts, I’ve been privy to attempting projects in the business world. The slow drag of regulation and other such burdens upon business make it less enjoyable, less …
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Only a few people understand what the federal reserve is doing to americans. Others are trying to get their investments lined up to profit. Some weakly say the Fed is creating ‘moral hazard’. No, what the Fed has been and is currently doing is destroying people’s lives. People you know…people you love…have had their lives …
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I love this painting…showing a father unexpectedly showing up at home after political exile in Siberia…with the whole family in various shades of shock upon seeing him. From the housekeepers waiting to see how everyone will react, to the wife, to the apprehensive little girl, to the boy about to be overcome with joy. What …
When was the last time you sang around the dinner table?
I had to go to Lowes yesterday to grab an air filer, and it felt unwelcoming and inhuman…almost dystopic. Of course, everyone was cowed and wearing the mask of submission. Driving up in their car, in the parking lot etc…almost total submission and compliance. I had to return an item and waited in the 6’ …
Here at Man and War we appreciate those people who stand up for what they believe in, regardless of if we feel their position is correct or not. It is the act of standing up which is beautiful. Captain Paul Watson is one of those guys. You gotta appreciate his determination in achieving his goals…willing …
Jan 2021 is shaping up to be quite the month*a stolen and contested election. Tweedledee ‘stoled’ it from tweedledumwith probable commie takeover revolution*tenants owe landlords, landlords owe banks, eviction and foreclosure moratoriums extended until 3/31*inflation ripping – almost every good is at all time highs*the single most ignorant group of congress to ever hold office*small …
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is have patience. You want in…when the whole world is grabbing at something, making it seem like the greatest sure-fire thing in the world to do, it’s easy to get caught up with the herd. Maybe the herd is right and you miss out on a great opportunity, or …
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As I said in my last post: Once people realize that prices are moving higher in earnest, they will dump cash even faster, pushing prices even higher. At some point, the people will understand that the Fed has been, is and will continue destroying their society and entire civilization. How long it takes for them …
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The frenzy begins. Martin Armstrong is reporting that the price of collectibles – including a first edition Batman comic, along with many types of rare coins are breaking records. “People are starting to dump the cash…” Once people realize that prices are moving higher in earnest, they will dump cash even faster, pushing prices even …
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By diverting their attention from what was really going on and getting them to believe in the system? “The entire Trump presidency was one continuous pacification operation.”
In November 2020 the US trade deficit was $68.1 billion. Paid in gold the US would have to send 2.45 million pounds or 35.77 million ounces per month to foreign countries to cover the deficit. The US currently has $484 billion or 262 million ounces in gold. Fort Knox alone has 147 million ounces of …
I’ve never been a fan of Mencken’s sentiment that American politics is the greatest show on earth* but Joe Biden’s continuing use of “come on man”, especially in this clip, is pretty hilarious. Just the look on his face, an American president on his first day in office, giving the old ‘come on man’ to …
Mr. Friday Night Movie Reviews Signs of Humanity. We Are All Homeless Productions. Free on Amazon Prime****4 of 4 stars
James Tissot, Young Woman in a Boat On the destruction of American Civilization The boiling frog analogy, as trite as it is, is a great way to understand what is going on. A quote from ol remus:
Protest gold, written by Darren Nesbitt/Darren Smith of Manchester England. Here is the video, with chords and lyrics below. (Note that Mr. Smith plays it in the key of A. I transcribed it in G…if you want to play along to the video put the capo on the second fret.) You can play it fast …
From NBC News: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he will no longer hold a large, in-person Republican convention in Jacksonville, Florida, because of the coronavirus but will hold virtual events and still give an acceptance speech. “I told my team it’s time to cancel the Jacksonville, Florida, component of the G.O.P. Convention. We will …
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Summary: “The U.S. budget deficit…will be at least $4 trillion in total, which is $2.6 trillion more than the peak suffered under the Great Recession.” “32 million people collecting unemployment insurance as of June 27th” “Of course, our central bank has destroyed capitalism by ensuring the businesses that still make typewriters and white-out can continue …
The dollar is at 95.12 today, down .73%. I usually wouldn’t comment on this but if it goes below the March low of 94.61 this is going to get ugly quickly. Inflation is already surging for everything – houses, cars, boats, RV’s, even used guitars – see my recent article here. But what will really …
