When you hear someone deep diving into a conspiracy theory, do you roll your eyes and then politely thank the person for sharing their paranoid thoughts with you? I do. The theory usually involves some form of complicated conjecture which is one speculation after another. Anyone who reads my columns or talks to me knows […]
Those of us who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s watching television cartoons may remember a famous character from Looney Tunes: Wile E. Coyote, a cartoon character who was forever bested by The Road Runner. On occasion, Wile E. Coyote would be hanging suspended in midair over a chasm. Everything seemed fine for a […]
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World leaders continue experiencing a “dangerous delusion” of a global transition to “just electricity” that they believe will eliminate the use of the crude oil that made society achieve so much in a few centuries. Crude oil is the basis of our materialistic society, as discussed in an educational and entertaining 27-minute podcast interview between […]
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Increased labor costs are potentially insurmountable and uncontrollable challenges facing the automobile industry for the government mandates in wealthy countries for lower emission EVs. The UAW strike that began September 14th by 146,000 UAW union members seeking a 46 percent pay raise, a 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay, and restoration of traditional pensions will […]
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Elon Musk toured the U.S. southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Thursday as illegal aliens continue to stream across the border. Musk, the tech mogul and CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, livestreamed portions of his trip, saying he wanted to show the “real story” of what is happening on the U.S. border with Mexico. […]
Unless one is familiar with portfolio theory, you may not be aware that for many discussions, and for many strategies, US Treasury Bonds are considered “risk-free”. Therefore their “risk-free” return is used as a lodestar to assist in comparing investment strategies. For example, in many decisions, investors must look at the trade-offs (what is the […]
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Editors Note: Portions of an excellent documentary series on energy created by Erik Townsend called Energy Transition Crisis have been presented in The Prickly Pear video section. You should take the time to view the series. Townsend, an accomplished energy futures trader and the producer of the excellent podcast Macrovoices believes that mankind is causing climate […]
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Congressman Jim Jordan is officially running for speaker of the House of Representatives, the congressman’s office confirmed to The Daily Signal Wednesday. The Ohio Republican’s confirmation comes just one day after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster. Eight Republicans and all Democrats present voted to remove McCarthy, who has said that he will not run again for speaker. Republican Reps. Andy […]
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September Update: Spring Bounce Fades. 20-City Index -0.6% from Peak in 2022, Flat Year-over-Year. San Francisco -11% from the peak, Seattle -10%, followed by Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Tampa. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, released today, for the 20 metros it covers ticked up 0.6% in […]
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There is a battle brewing in Washington over our annual national budget which is supposed to be in place for the new fiscal year, beginning October 1st. The entire discussion is about whether the House Republicans will have the budget’s twelve elements ready by the deadline. The alternative is to once again invoke those favorite […]
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A Conspiracy Theory
/in Economy, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, National Security, Politics/by Bruce BialoskyWhen you hear someone deep diving into a conspiracy theory, do you roll your eyes and then politely thank the person for sharing their paranoid thoughts with you? I do. The theory usually involves some form of complicated conjecture which is one speculation after another. Anyone who reads my columns or talks to me knows […]
Welcome To The Wile E. Coyote Markets
/in Economy, Featured, Latest News, Personal Finance/by Mark WallaceThose of us who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s watching television cartoons may remember a famous character from Looney Tunes: Wile E. Coyote, a cartoon character who was forever bested by The Road Runner. On occasion, Wile E. Coyote would be hanging suspended in midair over a chasm. Everything seemed fine for a […]
The Dangerous Delusion Of A Global Transition To “just electricity”
/in Culture War, Economy, Environment, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, National Security, Politics/by Ronald SteinWorld leaders continue experiencing a “dangerous delusion” of a global transition to “just electricity” that they believe will eliminate the use of the crude oil that made society achieve so much in a few centuries. Crude oil is the basis of our materialistic society, as discussed in an educational and entertaining 27-minute podcast interview between […]
Will the UAW Strike Perpetuate the Death Spiral Already Mandated for the Automobile Industry?
/in Culture War, Economy, Environment, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, National Security, Politics/by Ronald SteinIncreased labor costs are potentially insurmountable and uncontrollable challenges facing the automobile industry for the government mandates in wealthy countries for lower emission EVs. The UAW strike that began September 14th by 146,000 UAW union members seeking a 46 percent pay raise, a 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay, and restoration of traditional pensions will […]
“NORMALIZING INSANITY”: Elon Musk Decries Open Border in Visit to Eagle Pass, Texas
/in Culture War, Economy, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, National Security, Politics/by Virginia AllenElon Musk toured the U.S. southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Thursday as illegal aliens continue to stream across the border. Musk, the tech mogul and CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, livestreamed portions of his trip, saying he wanted to show the “real story” of what is happening on the U.S. border with Mexico. […]
The Assumption is US Government Bonds Are “Risk Free”
/in Economy, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, National Security, Personal Finance, Politics/by Neland NobelUnless one is familiar with portfolio theory, you may not be aware that for many discussions, and for many strategies, US Treasury Bonds are considered “risk-free”. Therefore their “risk-free” return is used as a lodestar to assist in comparing investment strategies. For example, in many decisions, investors must look at the trade-offs (what is the […]
Fossil Fuels Aren’t a Bad Habit We Can Just Kick. They’re a Critical Part of the Economy
/in Culture War, Economy, Environment, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, Politics/by David Brady,Jr.Editors Note: Portions of an excellent documentary series on energy created by Erik Townsend called Energy Transition Crisis have been presented in The Prickly Pear video section. You should take the time to view the series. Townsend, an accomplished energy futures trader and the producer of the excellent podcast Macrovoices believes that mankind is causing climate […]
Jim Jordan Announces Bid for Speakership
/in Economy, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, Politics/by Mary Margaret OlohanCongressman Jim Jordan is officially running for speaker of the House of Representatives, the congressman’s office confirmed to The Daily Signal Wednesday. The Ohio Republican’s confirmation comes just one day after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster. Eight Republicans and all Democrats present voted to remove McCarthy, who has said that he will not run again for speaker. Republican Reps. Andy […]
The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America
/in Economy, Featured, Latest News, Personal Finance/by Wolf RichterSeptember Update: Spring Bounce Fades. 20-City Index -0.6% from Peak in 2022, Flat Year-over-Year. San Francisco -11% from the peak, Seattle -10%, followed by Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Tampa. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, released today, for the 20 metros it covers ticked up 0.6% in […]
It Is Time for Hysteria
/in Culture War, Economy, Featured, Latest News, National Security, Personal Finance, Politics/by Bruce BialoskyThere is a battle brewing in Washington over our annual national budget which is supposed to be in place for the new fiscal year, beginning October 1st. The entire discussion is about whether the House Republicans will have the budget’s twelve elements ready by the deadline. The alternative is to once again invoke those favorite […]