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Note also that the Government artificially setting short term interests rates at 0% is in effect a 100% tax on the interest they would otherwise have been earning in a free market.

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It's nice to have different tab for different author like had in rogueeconomics. It's easy to navigate.

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I am paid readers but not able to find Tom “New Era of Inflation Volatility.” article.

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Thanks Bill. I really enjoyed the beer - wine analogy. As you may recall, I’m a “beer aficionado” (was that an oxymoron?) with a wine-snobs income and work for governments (municipal finance) in making those decisions that are normally hidden from the beer drinkers. You are one of the very few that, in plain language, reveal to the ordinary guy in flyover country (my address) what is really happening to them, and, more importantly, who is truly responsible.

It is very appreciated. (Joey)

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Clearest rendition of the effects of inflation I’ve ever read. Thanks!

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You are a long-time detractor of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Bill . . . Just wondering what your take is on the discussions in the Fed regarding a national cryptocurrency? Despite Powell's protestations to the contrary, I think they'll do it and it will be a disaster.

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You always hit the nail on the head. Great work love the picture.

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I tried to respond to your response to me today--no go--so will try here. You might tell your Irish bank that Discover owns Diners Club, so they can bill through them, that is how I used Discover to purchase item while in Machu Picchu. Hope this helps. Ralph

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I tried again, one minute ago, please fix your system. The World, takes Discover. What is your issue?

Ralph

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Hi Bill. As a now sober alcoholic of a “certain “ age, I wonder where I would fit on the wine beer spectrum. Ha ha😋

Love your missives

Robert in BC

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