Things really are different this time. No global empire has collapsed in the modern era. England to America was a relatively smooth transition. And I’m sorry folks, but we are just not going to vote our way out of this one. Democrats and Republicans are two sides of the same globalist Coin… They just use a few silly things that don’t matter to divide us. But the Swamp monster goes on, no matter which party is in charge…
Sir you are correct, corruption in government and those in government has always existed; however, it has grown exponentially in my lifetime and I am 78 years old. We are now saddled with nothing but self serving thieving political criminals in government and our country and our citizens will reap the social and financial chaos of these corrupt thieving criminals!!
Unfortunately, Bruce, not only us peons and the U.S. but the global economy will be on the short end as well. Nothing good coming ahead. And, the U.S. just can't understand (or stand) the hegemony is gone asunder. Nothing more to it and the World is starting to push back. And lying thieving Trump is going to stay the course until the financial system cracks and the trillions of US$ become worthless. People sight it is going to be 2032 before the collapse but this old man (yes, Bruce, 1948 as well) just doesn't see its going to out that far. Set the fail date further enough out for us peons to stay the course until the World decides "enough is enough!". Going to be ugly and those in debt and without gold and silver are going to bring out the guillotines and make the French Revolution look like an afternoon walk in the park. Those elites in Washington know what is ahead and are planning their escape. And, hopium (nor Trump) will save the day.
God Bless you for your service to our country and our citizens, I as you was Navy and served with the Naval Seawolves in the Delta aboard an UH1B behind a 50 Cal providing contact cover for our PBR boys and the Seal Team 2 boys! I went to school and took the course and was a quick learner on the government and politicians at a very young age, by the Grace of my God and Lord was I able to come home and that course has served me well in my life. You are correct relative our transition from war during those days to today’s advanced technologies created to fighting wars; however, my days of physically fighting a war are over and I will win this current war our criminal government and politicians have created by fighting it with my intellect and knowledge I acquired as a young ignorant young boy in Vietnam and I will win this current war and prevail. I know you will do the same and God Bless you Sir!!
Sir you are correct and precisely why I have been buying both physical gold and silver for years. Actually purchased more physical gold yesterday. Take care sir and stay ready for the unexpected that people as you and I expect.
Exactly, Bruce, Exactly. There are so many more ways to fight wars than in our youth. Used to be battleships and then aircraft carriers (served on CVA-34) and now all those are worthless relics. AI, drones, hypersonic missiles than can change flight paths airborne loaded with cluster bombs. Frankly, nuclear weapons will shortly be pushed into that heap. There are new technological weapons floating around in space above the earth. And who knows what else. The days of the Jetsons are upon us. I fear for our children and that means all of mankind. Ugh!
Is there any promise he has made that he has kept? He sure hasn't placed the country on the road to peace and prosperity--the only reasons I voted for him. However, all of his endless antics have caused the "release of Epstein files" promise to become forgotten. It's just sad so many people have to die and so many more have to lose their fortunes in the process of diverting public attention from this one "promise".
The southern border is closed. I voted for him 3 times. I just can't stand the man at this time. However compared to the democrats I would vote for him again. How sick is that!
Back when he was under Doug Casey’s purview, he was already a master of doom and gloom. But after living through all those ups — the late 1990s, 2010–2020, 2021, and 2024 to now — and all those downs — the early 1980s, 2000, 2008, 2022 — he’s got to be wringing his hands a little.
“This is the one,” he must occasionally be saying to himself. “They’re not getting out of this one.”
And perhaps, after writing about it for all these decades: “I’m actually going to live long enough to see it.”
Bill has persuaded me that significant change is destined to occur, but when and how remain to be determined. Likely a slowdown; hard to believe a collapse. Perhaps Congress will rise to the occasion and significantly reduce what it appropriates for Trump to spend
Jim, I do like your optimism. Prayerfully, you are correct about a somewhat soft landing. These pigs in Washington, Trump included, don't give a crap whether we live or die. We are going to get it good and get it hard. I pray that I am wrong.
A question for the peanut gallery no matter what your position is on the war against Iran: Why didn't Trump tell Netanyahou he had to wait until after the midterm elections to attack? There were intelligence analysts who warned the Strait of the could be closed.
Trump says he admires Winston Churchill. He probably never read Churchill's quote on war: Never, never, never believe any war will be smooth and easy, or that anyone who embarks on the strange voyage can measure the tides and hurricanes he will encounter. The statesman who yields to war fever must realise that once the signal is given, he is no longer the master of policy but the slave of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events.
Nothing or no-one illustrates that better than our President.. In spite of making billions off our stupidity, he seems more unhappy with each passing day.
Look at the body language between him and his wife. Both look miserable. I remembered seeing him say this at West Point graduation: "Could you say a trophy wife? I guess we can say a trophy wife. It didn't work out too well".
Whatever that had to do with the graduation speech I have no idea.
Just to be clear Ed, you do not have a PhD in clinical psychology or a medical degree in psychiatry? If not you comments are more a reflection of your subjective self, aka projection. So like I said just crap without substance as you have restated.
A good outcome over the long term may be that rising prices and a dwindling supply of petroleum products may slow global climate change somewhat, and encourage reduced consumption and accelerated move toward alternative energy. Unintended consequences Mr. Trump?
The europeans should already have realized the Russians aren't bad and so should the US. Much smarter to have them help against aggression from China and probably also fanatical muslims.
Things really are different this time. No global empire has collapsed in the modern era. England to America was a relatively smooth transition. And I’m sorry folks, but we are just not going to vote our way out of this one. Democrats and Republicans are two sides of the same globalist Coin… They just use a few silly things that don’t matter to divide us. But the Swamp monster goes on, no matter which party is in charge…
Sir you are correct, corruption in government and those in government has always existed; however, it has grown exponentially in my lifetime and I am 78 years old. We are now saddled with nothing but self serving thieving political criminals in government and our country and our citizens will reap the social and financial chaos of these corrupt thieving criminals!!
Unfortunately, Bruce, not only us peons and the U.S. but the global economy will be on the short end as well. Nothing good coming ahead. And, the U.S. just can't understand (or stand) the hegemony is gone asunder. Nothing more to it and the World is starting to push back. And lying thieving Trump is going to stay the course until the financial system cracks and the trillions of US$ become worthless. People sight it is going to be 2032 before the collapse but this old man (yes, Bruce, 1948 as well) just doesn't see its going to out that far. Set the fail date further enough out for us peons to stay the course until the World decides "enough is enough!". Going to be ugly and those in debt and without gold and silver are going to bring out the guillotines and make the French Revolution look like an afternoon walk in the park. Those elites in Washington know what is ahead and are planning their escape. And, hopium (nor Trump) will save the day.
God Bless you for your service to our country and our citizens, I as you was Navy and served with the Naval Seawolves in the Delta aboard an UH1B behind a 50 Cal providing contact cover for our PBR boys and the Seal Team 2 boys! I went to school and took the course and was a quick learner on the government and politicians at a very young age, by the Grace of my God and Lord was I able to come home and that course has served me well in my life. You are correct relative our transition from war during those days to today’s advanced technologies created to fighting wars; however, my days of physically fighting a war are over and I will win this current war our criminal government and politicians have created by fighting it with my intellect and knowledge I acquired as a young ignorant young boy in Vietnam and I will win this current war and prevail. I know you will do the same and God Bless you Sir!!
Sir you are correct and precisely why I have been buying both physical gold and silver for years. Actually purchased more physical gold yesterday. Take care sir and stay ready for the unexpected that people as you and I expect.
Exactly, Bruce, Exactly. There are so many more ways to fight wars than in our youth. Used to be battleships and then aircraft carriers (served on CVA-34) and now all those are worthless relics. AI, drones, hypersonic missiles than can change flight paths airborne loaded with cluster bombs. Frankly, nuclear weapons will shortly be pushed into that heap. There are new technological weapons floating around in space above the earth. And who knows what else. The days of the Jetsons are upon us. I fear for our children and that means all of mankind. Ugh!
You sir are correct this crap show is not going to go until 2032. We will see it much sooner.
Bullseye! Or maybe more accurately, three bullseyes.
It occurs to me that Trump won’t be writing any $5,000 checks this time around the merry-go-round of elections.
Is there any promise he has made that he has kept? He sure hasn't placed the country on the road to peace and prosperity--the only reasons I voted for him. However, all of his endless antics have caused the "release of Epstein files" promise to become forgotten. It's just sad so many people have to die and so many more have to lose their fortunes in the process of diverting public attention from this one "promise".
It is all very disappointing.
The southern border is closed. I voted for him 3 times. I just can't stand the man at this time. However compared to the democrats I would vote for him again. How sick is that!
Bill; Secretary Bessent mis-spoke...what he meant to say was "I am the house of cards"
Bill has been at this for a long time.
Back when he was under Doug Casey’s purview, he was already a master of doom and gloom. But after living through all those ups — the late 1990s, 2010–2020, 2021, and 2024 to now — and all those downs — the early 1980s, 2000, 2008, 2022 — he’s got to be wringing his hands a little.
“This is the one,” he must occasionally be saying to himself. “They’re not getting out of this one.”
And perhaps, after writing about it for all these decades: “I’m actually going to live long enough to see it.”
I have to admit, Bill.
I don’t think you’re wrong this time.
Our dear leaders might have this Jimmy Buffet song rattling around in their brains...
I don't know where I'm a gonna go
When the volcano blow
Bill has persuaded me that significant change is destined to occur, but when and how remain to be determined. Likely a slowdown; hard to believe a collapse. Perhaps Congress will rise to the occasion and significantly reduce what it appropriates for Trump to spend
"𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙"
😂😂😂 Thanks, Jimm! I needed a good laugh this morning. 🤣
Impeachments cost money!
Jim, I do like your optimism. Prayerfully, you are correct about a somewhat soft landing. These pigs in Washington, Trump included, don't give a crap whether we live or die. We are going to get it good and get it hard. I pray that I am wrong.
Money doesn't always buy happiness.
For instance, the man with $20 million.
Isn't that much happier than the man with only $19 million.
A question for the peanut gallery no matter what your position is on the war against Iran: Why didn't Trump tell Netanyahou he had to wait until after the midterm elections to attack? There were intelligence analysts who warned the Strait of the could be closed.
Trump says he admires Winston Churchill. He probably never read Churchill's quote on war: Never, never, never believe any war will be smooth and easy, or that anyone who embarks on the strange voyage can measure the tides and hurricanes he will encounter. The statesman who yields to war fever must realise that once the signal is given, he is no longer the master of policy but the slave of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events.
It should be obvious to you why Tump did not read the Churchill quote.
It has a lot of words with more than 3 syllables.
But it is a great quote. It should be required reading for all presidents and members of CONgress. Especially with our recent success rate with war.
Angry has already explained, however, why our current president will be incapable of complying.
😂😂😂👏
Nothing or no-one illustrates that better than our President.. In spite of making billions off our stupidity, he seems more unhappy with each passing day.
How so?
Have you ever seen Donnie laugh?
Look at the body language between him and his wife. Both look miserable. I remembered seeing him say this at West Point graduation: "Could you say a trophy wife? I guess we can say a trophy wife. It didn't work out too well".
Whatever that had to do with the graduation speech I have no idea.
Not sure I agree with you about this one.
It seems Trump is oblivious to critique.
At one time it was his strength.
But ignorance has a price and I think Trump is lost in the nescient forest
Do you mean that you haven't noticed his demeanor or are you referring to the fact that having endless money doesn't guarantee happiness?
Just crap Ed just crap
Money doesn't buy happiness but it sure helps...
Money buys pleasure...
Oh, I thought you had a reason for your question. Yes, it is difficult to respond to something that is “just crap” and no substance.
Just to be clear Ed, you do not have a PhD in clinical psychology or a medical degree in psychiatry? If not you comments are more a reflection of your subjective self, aka projection. So like I said just crap without substance as you have restated.
A good outcome over the long term may be that rising prices and a dwindling supply of petroleum products may slow global climate change somewhat, and encourage reduced consumption and accelerated move toward alternative energy. Unintended consequences Mr. Trump?
Energy creation will organically divert from fossil as soon as a less-expensive reliable source is obtained.
Space is a promising frontier.
Seems a lot of folks are worried about "anthropogenic climate change".
Despite in 100 years fossil fuels will be like whale oil.
Well Bill I think that was a good high level summary of where we sit today as a nation. As many of the BPR troops have stated below, most agree.
Jim Marshall
Well, well, the House is not on Fire 🔥, but the Winds are Blowing strong .. Aiming at the
… Aiming at the Doors, Windows and Roof…. Huffing and Puffing… Is the House made of straws, sticks or… Bricks?.. Time will tell…
Seriously, Fazal, "time will tell"? The writing is on the wall and the time has already told.
Ahh… just waiting for the “fat lady “ to sing 🤣
The europeans should already have realized the Russians aren't bad and so should the US. Much smarter to have them help against aggression from China and probably also fanatical muslims.