I have a new Market Report up on Patreon for those subscribed. We talk about how Nancy Pelosi's slide into madness will be her undoing and why Theresa May may just wind up being the Hero of Brexit. The Private Blog is for Patrons at the $4/month or higher pledge level. Sign up with Patreon … Continue reading Private Blog: Hero, Villain, Victim
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5G, Huawei and Us — The U.S. Hates Competition
While no one, including me, doubts that the intensity of corporate espionage that goes on in the tech industry the latest news in the Trump Administration's assault on Chinese telecom giant Huawai should dispel any doubts as to what the real issue is. The Trump administration is preparing an executive order that could significantly restrict … Continue reading 5G, Huawei and Us — The U.S. Hates Competition
Brexit Hinges on What Theresa May is Thinking
It's come down to this on Brexit. Who is Theresa May actually working for? The People? Or the unelected oligarchy I call The Davos Crowd? If it's the former then May had a very good week. Her terrible deal went down in flames, but she knew this would happen. She then invited her opposition, Jeremy Corbyn of … Continue reading Brexit Hinges on What Theresa May is Thinking
Pelosi Fiddles While the Democrats Burn
Nancy Pelosi (D - Boomers) has a problem. Scratch that, she has a number of problems, non counting her own ethical and moral shortcomings. Pelosi is the Queen of Projection. She projects an air of invincibility while also projecting her weaknesses onto her political opponents. So, even though Nasty Nancy just got back her Speaker's … Continue reading Pelosi Fiddles While the Democrats Burn
Euro Gold Ratio is a Canary in the Monetary Coalmine
For weeks I've been telling my subscribers that something changed in the gold market. Since Donald Trump's election there was a pretty clear pair trade between the U.S. dollar and gold. And that trade was most manifested in the price of gold in euros. During last summer gold experienced its worse (in terms of time) … Continue reading Euro Gold Ratio is a Canary in the Monetary Coalmine
Embarrassing Speeches: Signs of a Dying Empire
"What are you reading my lord?" -- Polonius"Words." -- Hamlet Something has changed in U.S. politics. And it may finally signal something changing for the better. Since the announcement (but no real follow through) to end our military involvement in Syria what passes for our statesmen -- John Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo … Continue reading Embarrassing Speeches: Signs of a Dying Empire
Political Nightmares Multiply for Europe Ahead of Davos
Europe's dreams of integration are slipping away as the people wake up from the nightmare erected for them. As we approach Act IX of the Yellow Vest protests in France and the threats of creating bank runs we get the news that both Presidents Trump and Macron will not be attending the convocation of globalists … Continue reading Political Nightmares Multiply for Europe Ahead of Davos
Interview: Talking Border Security with Progressives
I recently did an hour or so with Kevin Lynn of the Progressives for Immigration Reform. It was a great talk in which we cover a lot of ground but the most important takeaway is that when it comes to the big issues, political labels are irrelevant. They should only act as guideposts to help … Continue reading Interview: Talking Border Security with Progressives