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Goes to the theory that when America gets a cold, the world gets the flu. Except this time it is pneumonia. The minute that the president started to enact his executive orders, the world plunged into chaos. The impact of his actions have reverberated throughout the world and now we have a humongous crap sandwich. Which shows that this is intentional. Just look at all the mayhem that has been caused by his actions/inactions. Pipelines shut down, pipelines opened, drilling shut down, leases withdrawn, leases opened. I hope the US voters remember this at the polls this fall. If we don't send all these liberal morons home and take control of congress, shame on us. The fallout of this 2020 election will long be remembered as the start of the decline and acceleration of the decline of the good ole' USA. We have chosen to lay down with the dogs, and now we all have fleas. Surprise, surprise, as Gomer used to say. Folks like Obama and Gore have bought islands and underground bunkers to ride out the storm. Where does this leave us? Maybe someone on this site can tell us. Just sayin'

Don Harrell

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My wife and I bought a home upstate NY with plenty of acres and on a side road. Have a garden now, greenhouse next year maybe a few chickens too. Planning on getting a rifle and pistol license. When the food stamp and SSI checks and AMTs don't work, those expecting those perks may be knocking on your door and they aren't looking for cans/bottles to recycle.

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Hi John -

Pro Tip: When things get as bad as you have outlined (and they will - probably much, MUCH worse), don't expect that the "people" who you will need your pistol and rifle to defend against are going to "knock" on your door. It would be a mistake to assume those "visitors" will be as kind-hearted and polite as you likely are. Probably want to teach your wife and kids to shoot, make sure each has a weapon they are familiar with and plenty of ammo for each, then set up and review interlocking fields of fire out each window ahead of time.

Overboard advice? Maybe. But prudent all the same...

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Sadly, I do not believe it is over bored at all.

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Some people would rather die than murder others. WWJD?

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Yes Don, America has choked to death on it's own stupidity, and the rest of the world is choking on our ignorant rotting flesh, and dying from the same disease.

January 6th should have been the start of a real revolution, with most in office tried for treason for obviously fixing an election for the communist.

Our current fraud president and his so called vice should have been sitting in prison right now, along with most democrats, RINO's, media/social media heads, University Chancellors, Union leaders,

Woke CEO's and all that desecrate our constitution and despise our laws.

You are so right on how the entire planet has been forced into hell because of one November of corrupted elections, and the price the world is paying for our apathy towards our own broken laws. We sat back while the frauds took over....gathered peacefully at the White House, while Antifa and ignorant idiots created political theater for the media/communist to promote as hatred for America, while everything they spun on us, is exactly what they themselves are doing.

Yes, this lack of action on our part will leave us where we belong...many dead, while the Rats hide on their islands and in their bunkers...but know when those rats stick their noses out to see if it's safe, Xi will be waiting for them, and terminate them like the Useful Idiots they are.

Or just maybe, we the people will wake up and make America, America again...Maybe?

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SL: You are riding the wrong train: The election was not fixed but Donald tried his hardest to win by trying to buy votes. Guess you missed that video of him talking to Brad Raffensperger of Georgia to find him 11,780 votes. Fortunately BR said NO.

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Yes my sweet Dorothy, we are all on the same derailed train heading off the same cliff. Some of us will survive due to our vision, and knowing when to jump. Most unfortunately will sit happily on that train, enjoying the view and cocktails, and even though they fully feel and understand something just ain’t right, they will continue looking out the back and side windows, and making sure to keep their eyes off the front view, as many believe what you can’t see won’t hurt you…..our conductor is out of his mind….

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Oh, Steve. You drank the kool-aid. Jan 6 was an attempted coup d'etat, everyone who participated should be tried for treason, the election was definitely NOT fixed, and Biden is not a communist. Trump should be in prison and hopefully soon will be. He's just like Hitler. The Supreme Court desecrates our Constitution and despises our laws. Antifa wasn't part of Jan. 6--it stands for anti-fascist and every American should be against fascism. Yes, China could soon be the big power on the planet. The U.S. has had its turn. Can't wait to read all the trash replies I will soon get.

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Hi Cat -

I, for one, completely and vehemently disagree with every point you made and it is unarguable that everything you wrote is exactly opposite of the facts and the Truth (capital "T") - but I'm not willing to trash you. This Country is still called America, and you have as much right as me to hold and espouse your own opinion.

Stop and really think about that last sentence please. There is a very basic lesson there that I hope you can identify. Don't just give the concept a glancing thought or pay it lip service, because it is blatantly obvious your side (the dims) no longer respect or condone the Right to Free Speech for all Americans.

Ironic? Hypocritical? Dangerous?? Yes, to all of the above. If you think that today's left still supports Free Speech, you are denying REALITY. And the points listed in your post represent Fantasy - the facts are there for all to see. Turn off your television and educate yourself - or don't. We'll wake you when it is time to get in the boxcar.

In closing, I will leave you with an ancient Chinese proverb -

"When your head remains in the sand, your a** remains in the air..."

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Liberal garbage. What is that person doing on this thread?

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Oh, is this thread only for Maggots? I like learning about macro- and micro-financial news and advice. Why do so many commenters switch to bashing individuals politically? As I said once before, can't we all just stick to Bill's, Dan's, and Tom's articles?

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And I totally disagree with everything you have said, too. It's really amazing how the Maggots get everything 100% wrong. I can't wait until you get to Heaven (for I believe everyone will be with God) and find out the Truth. Speaking of dangerous, the real danger is that if the Repukeblicans get in power they will turn our democratic Republic into a fascist authoritarian regime. Just remember that I said it here first (I think).

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Hi Cat -

"the real danger is that if the Repukeblicans get in power they will turn our democratic Republic into a fascist authoritarian regime." Got any examples? Even one? No - didn't think so.

Wow. Not saying you are wrong exactly (well, I guess I actually AM saying that) - it's more alarming that you can type that (with a presumably straight face) in light of what is happening RIGHT NOW! Useful idiot much?

Fascist Authoritarian Regime? Seriously? You don't (or can't) acknowledge the actions taken by your beloved dimocrats over the last 20 months?? Want some examples that PROVE THAT POINT?

Take a minute to educate yourself. Do just a spot of RESEARCH on TraitorJoe's (may he hang in piece) Executive Orders or your "party's" legislative agenda since 2020.

Zero, Zip, Nada of their actions or stated desires are conducive in any way to Freedom or Liberty. They are, one and all, designed to suppress the individual citizen's autonomy and expand the "government's" coercive control in EVERY INSTANCE they have put forth. Yes, even designed to suppress YOUR Liberty too, while being fed to you under the guise of battling "Right Wing Extremism." YOUR rights are being lost at the same time. WAKE UP!

Our fraudulently installed "leader" is EXHIBIT #1 in the proof that the left is attempting to drive us straight into Tyranny.

But methinks they have a surprise coming their way. The Spirit of Freedom is not dead and will soon be raising her glorious head. We are DONE trying to cooperate with a political party that hates Patriotism and wants nothing more than to see Patriots and their families DEAD. Meanwhile, you and yours can just cry harder for all I care, even though you too will reap benefits YOU DO NOT DESERVE when this Country is taken back from the internal governmental enemies currently in power with your full and ignorant support.

"Oh, that's a horrible thing to say about me" you may respond. Bummer. You're political party of choice makes it more clear EVERYDAY what they desire as an end result, and you are too blind, indoctrinated or mentally ill to see it. Indeed, you REFUSE to see the domestic enemies among us for what they are. Further, you will very likely not take even a moment to complete any simple research as I mentioned above because it is so much easier to just listen to your tv and let your hatred grow.

Sickening AND pathetic...

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Here's example #1: Hitler and the Nazis. Hitler was a dictator and Trump wants to be one, too. In the excellent PBS series, "The Dictator's Playbook," it is glaringly obvious that Trump is following the path of all the other dictators.

I saw all the domestic enemies on Jan. 6 trying to take down the legitimate government, hang the Vice-President, ignore the Constitution, and install someone who did not win the election.

Sickening and pathetic.

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SE:Why do you believe that it's "blatantly obvious" the Dems no longer respect or condone the Right to free speech?. I guess you think Trump taking all the documents is okay? The Republicans cannot stand not to in control of the country. Get over it! Have a nice day! By the way, your little Chinese proverb wasn't clever at all.

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Hi Dot -

As mentioned above, you too are welcome to your opinion, regardless of how wrong and an obvious product of indoctrination it may be. I once voluntarily signed up to fight, kill, or be killed to protect that right for you and everyone else. It was a decision that I have not yet come to regret, in spite of the continued lunacy, disrespect and treason coming from your side of the political aisle. It is beyond obvious that you are too far gone to recognize truth, facts or reality, but since I have a few minutes to kill while the dog dries, here you go:

1. It must be an extremely comfortable rock you are living under if you have not seen the THOUSANDS of documented instances of censorship by BigTech and the Lamestream Media - all going in ONE direction. Suppressing any Conservative viewpoint and even muffling the views of people like you who consider themselves to be "Democrats." News flash Dotty - this ain't your daddy's Democrat Party anymore. It has been completely taken over by Marxists, Communists, sexual deviants and the mentally ill. Sorry not sorry.

2. Actually, yes. The Presidential RIGHT to declassify ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS said President wants to declassify is an unquestioned prerogative that has never been challenged, until now, by your degenerate political "leaders." I realize that cnn and msnbc haven't told you, but DJT issued a WRITTEN order about a month before leaving the WH that ALL documents shipped to Mar a Lago were to be deemed DECLASSIFIED. Further, the majority of the actual documents were selected and packed up by the G.S.A., not Trump or his staffers. "But, but but" - just sputter away sweetheart. These points are verified and accurate.

3. As I am not a Republicant, I really don't care about this assertion by you, other than to say the party that steals elections on a regular basis and is now writing EO's to codify the ability to continue widespread cheating in the future is likely the party that can't stand to not be in power. Looking at you and yours Dot old gal.

4. The Chinese Proverb isn't supposed to be clever, just accurate. and by reading your response to my post, I believe the accuracy of the Proverb is no longer in question.

Have a nice day dear...

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Trump's lawyers have repeatedly been asked to provide evidence that documents were declassified. They can't come up with any evidence.

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Cat, you are a brave soul. Don't worry, all the Republicans will show their fangs and try to castrate you and rewrite what actually happened on 1-6-22. Even though the ballots were counted numerous time with the same results they still deny. Good Luck!

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Sep 21, 2022·edited Sep 21, 2022

Ha! You finally got something right Dots -

The ballots WERE counted multiple times. Many of them counted hundreds of times - in the middle of the night, when it had been announced that the counting had "stopped", after the R observers had gone home, once there was cardboard blocking all the windows from outside view, when TraitorJoe (may he hang in piece) was OFFICIALLY behind by HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of votes, and all in swing states.

Sounds legit to me. /s

You sure hit the nail on the head with this post sweet cheeks...

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10-4. See my 2nd comment to Cat above.

Let them stay stupid...

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Thank you for supporting me. BTW, everyone should know today that (1) The Appeals Court overruled Judge Canon and said that the DOJ can keep working on the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, and (2) New York's Attorney General is suing Trump and his 3 oldest children. YES! Speaking of Jan. 6, my husband saw a video of a reporter on a sidewalk asking random people what they thought of Jan. 6. Two teenage girls said, "Did something happen then? If it did, it was all Nancy Pelosi's fault." I swear, Americans keep getting dumber and dumber!

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LMAO Cat! You are way too funny 😂! As always, at least I appreciate your sense of humor 😊

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I love you brother Steve.

But I, for one, am FINISHED being amused, patient or understanding toward the easily-identified Domestic Enemies in our midst.

I used to think their ignorance, stupidity and indoctrination was somehow "charming" - now there is WAY too much at stake.

The Right playing too nice for too long has gotten us into this mess. Like MILLIONS of other real Americans, I have taken the gloves off when it comes to dealing with this Treason...

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Sep 22, 2022·edited Sep 22, 2022

Hold on PG - to your Point #1:

The proof is VOLUMINOUS. Written, audio, photographic, video, electronically forensic, statistical analysis - there are MANY different forms of EVIDENCE that ALL clearly show that the 2020 Presidential election was stolen from the person whom received the MOST VOTES, particularly in the 5 swing states.

You are correct about the "fix being in." Over 100 lawsuits and court cases (all lost by DJT) that the progtardes love to trumpet about - until you ask them ONE question:

How many of those 100+ court cases got to the Evidentiary stage, or even to the Discovery stage? The answer is ZERO, which means NONE of the available proof we can all see was ever examined by a JUDGE. NOT IN EVEN THE SLIGHTEST CAPACITY. The important questions for all Americans should be -

How does that even happen in over 100 cases? Dismissed WITHOUT even a cursory review of the plaintiffs evidence? How can so many Judges rule that the VOTERS THEMSELVES don't have standing for the cases to proceed when the complaint ITSELF was that the votes were incorrectly counted? How can an allegedly honorable Vice President of the United States agree to certify an election when there was so much credible evidence that NEVER was reviewed? WTH?

As the dims are so very fond of saying - "The seriousness of the allegation demands that an investigation be performed." Well, STEALING a Presidential election is one of the most serious allegations I can think of, yet the outright TREASON was allowed to be implemented and anyone who objects is labeled a terrorist. Very, very smooth and would have been impossible without a complicit media and an apathetic, distracted and not-very-bright populace.

And just look where we are now my friend...

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PV: If you don't like America why don't you leave. You have all your facts wrong. Just read what you wrote (1,2,3.) The system is rigged etc. etc. Where do you get this shit. I think you either read or watch certain TV programs that are leading you astray. But I really don't think there is any hope for you. If you respond try to be civil. Better yet, DON'T Respond.

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Newsmax and Fox News are extremely right-wing. For unbiased news see https://adfontesmedia.com/interactive-media-bias-chart/ but it is really hard to read. I like PBS, NPR, and BBC. Another source lists the ten most unbiased news sources as AP, Reuters, NPR, BBC, PBS, CBS, The Guardian, New York Times, CNN, NBC. By the way, you used 15 different words or phrases to put down Dorothy. Can't you be civil?

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The answer is he does not know how. His BIG ego won't let him! He has to be superior to women, esp., if you disagree with him. I could care less what he thinks of me. He is one of the worst scumocrats and Libtards around and he pretends to be a good Christian. What a Joke!

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She thinks electric cars will work. She is either very delusional or has no grasp of physical science.

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WFE: My grasp is very good. You're the delusional one. Keep up to date on what's happening to EVs. You may be driving one, but maybe not; you're stuck in the past!

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Please dear do not be upset. You clearly were not a physics major in college. That last comment was not meant to be derisive only factual. Have a wonderful day.

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Your Stupidity never fails to surprises me. All you do is name calling to anyone who doesn't agree with you. You know nothing about me and my IQ is probably higher than yours. You are much older and your experience much greater but you live on a one-way-street.

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PG: No dearie my IQ is fine. It's Bullies like you who cause most of the problems in the world.

When people brag too much about themselves, like you, they have problems and insecurities and try to over compensate by demeaning others, which you are an expert in doing. Don't have a great day! By the way, I know what Bill is up to; but I respect him NOT YOU.

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Sep 20, 2022Liked by Joel Bowman

Oye’ Joel, assuming I can afford the plane ride and before the onslaught of “jackboots and live rounds”, should I take the red eye from Texas to BA? If so, what’s your estimate of the necessary intake of Baby Bife and copious Malbec to offset the cost of the excursion in the underground currency exchange market for the fiat $? Dave

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I would like to cancel my subscription.

Rebecca Greene

R10greene@hotmail.com

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I got a chuckle from your first sentence ... it’s what I titled my substack.

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I just had our financial manager set stops at 5 percent on EVERYTHING yesterday that's not metal or high quality government paper (or Bonner's TOD). I don't think attitudes are going to improve anytime soon.

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