For a sterling exposé on what really happened on January 6th, see the 2 part investigative series done by Revolver News (Revolver.news). It is truly Pulitzer worthy work. What you will find is a record of what occurred on that day - a Fedsurrection - complete with embedded videos taken by participants, and focusing on the men wearing orange reflective hats, the most famous now being Ray Epps but also including other key figures such as “Fence Cutter”, “Scaffold Commander” and others. These people were professional, experienced and working as a team. This was all classic crowd control ops, and Revolver’s thorough work clears the ‘preponderance of evidence’ hurdle effortlessly. Their mission: Get a very large segment of the crowd gathered around Donald Trump’s speech(20 minutes away on foot) to move to the Capitol building, starting with an advance team that would breach the security perimeter and remove the barricades and fencing, followed by the larger crowd that would not even know they had breached a security perimeter that led all the way to the entrance to the Capitol rotunda. Then get them inside the Capitol. Mission Accomplished!
"First, we would like to thank Dear Readers for sticking with us. We’re trying something new. Just straight talk. No advertising. No big promises. If we get through the coming bomb cyclone – the financial/political one – with our wits and wealth in tact, we will consider it a success.
"
I like very much this new initiative and the you Team
(Bill, Dan, Tom and Joel). Congratulations !
Very difficult to stay on course, invest rightly and defend
our assets in this to my understanding to "interesting times"
with very small, practically inexistent leadership and serious proposals in the western hemisphere.
Resident Biden will "defend our democracy"??? Where does he think he lives? The USA is NOT a democracy (mob rule)! We are a Constitutional Republic (or at least we used to be).
Liked your article.Summs up Jan.6th in a nutshell.Seems it was okay to burn down buildings,(closing business's down) and defacing police stations ect.,all in the name of peacefull demonstrations during Summer of 2020.How many of those protesters are jail.What's good for the Goose is good for the gander.Thanks Bill.Richard
I`ll say it again.Too bad Mr Bonner`s writings aren`t taught at all places of higher learning.The students there would at least get a counter point to the nonsense taught there now.How sad.
Make me King. I will at least make governing more colorful. I am particularly keen on trumpets adorned with banners. Plus, I will not exploit my lofty perch for too much personal gain. And my foxes will be be the Bestest. Promise
How does a consensual democracy protect voter integrity by granting voting rights to illegal immigrants? NYC just did this on a big scale. This is alarming because if we do not vote out the woke, they win. Many are questioning the value of their vote.
I have loved your work for years but have to disagree on your point about the lack of planning on 1-6-21. If you look at the various videos of the day you will see that Jay Epps lead a group which came prepared to tear down the barricades (wire cutters) and tape creating a clear path that the LATTER Trump supporters would use. They would not know there was a line they should not cross. He and his group could also be seen inciting people to go to the Capital earlier in the day. Here is a link you might see interesting. https://www.revolver.news/2021/10/meet-ray-epps-the-fed-protected-provocateur-who-appears-to-have-led-the-very-first-1-6-attack-on-the-u-s-capitol/ I was hoping the FBI and House investigations would include these people and indict them. Whoever sent them should face charges.
I was bland in my text, hoping to bring new open minds to see some of the videos not shown on national media. An open mind to think "Why have Epps and his crew not been charged."
It's spooky to read this accurate assessment. Especially when you've been making a movie series about, and part 5 & 6, concerning media is coming out!
Lawmakers are not too bright & simultaneously disingenuous. They complain to Fed head Powell today about the debt & money printing which *THEY* the politicians did! Then Powell ducks all hard questions (about the reckless spending and debt it creates, doesn't that kill the currency etc.) by saying the US borrows easily, that low interest rates are proof that the monetary policies of the Fed are measured, rational and proper. Upon hearing this ludicrous drivel the politicians retreat, voicing approval for the explanation. After all, they'll be getting this money in one way or another themselves! And no one in the media will point out the obvious, what the politicians don't seem to understand themselves, that the is Fed buying its own bonds back and this printing press ruse is where the so called strong demand for the treasuries and dollar comes from! Har har har! In a twisted bizzaro world, debasing the currency strengthens it!
Thanks Bill. An add on for me is that in general people don't want to hear the truth even if the media exposes it. Also, we are mixing up social media and google searches with true journalism. As a society we are getting impatient with the journalistic process. Finally, we too often forget this is theater mixed with human's need for exclusivity. It's absurd and farcical at best. Keep on writing please. It is entertaining at least and educational at best. Nice call out on Mr. Pareto.
Having spent my last "full" year of teaching-- 2019-20-- reading de Bello Gallico with a small committed group of Advanced Placement Latin students, I take your references to Gaius Iulius to heart. One side of me says, "What a genius he was!" and the other, "But history is written by the victors....and propaganda is powerful--it sure worked for him". In just about every chapter Caesar wrote you can read the slant and the spin.
"The invaders had not a single weapon. Not a single preparation had been made – no plan… no supplies…" Anyone who is actually paying attention knows this is false. A bald-faced lie.
You provide advice to avoid “the big loss” that seems very likely (and I agree). You say you’re willing to forgo any short term market gains in order to minimize suffering the afore-mentioned “big loss” (and with a mandatory age-65 looming for me in 6 months, I DEFINITELY agree!).
Then, you brag on this Naomi Prins, tell us how impressed you were/are with her. Say we’ll enjoy her financial missives. Yet, after reading some, you and her could not BE any more 180-out from each other. She is just the OPPOSITE of a looming “big loss”, that market valuations are not worrisome, that the raging bull market will continue through 2022 (and with all the printed cash needing a home, that makes some sense).
So what gives here? Who to believe? This is no frivolous concern.
Hi Randy. Good question! Our view is exactly what we said it was when we finished our work at Rogue Economics last year. First, we were glad to learn they had identified an arch-critic of the Federal Reserve to take over the macro beat. Both Bill and Dan have met Nomi and liked her critique of the monetary system. We were also glad that our new venture allows us to focus on solving the big investment problem of the time--the deflation of the 'everything bubble' in all financial assets. We certainly have a much different view of what that's going to take than Nomi and her team. Who's right? Nobody knows. But we're going on with our mission of avoiding the 'big loss' (especially in speculative assets) and getting to the far side of this monetary crisis (5-10 years) in a better financial position.
One more thing: y’all did say just a short while ago that, and I’m pretty sure this is accurate, that anyone buying stocks now is “either a daredevil or a dimwit.” (and I agree)
For a sterling exposé on what really happened on January 6th, see the 2 part investigative series done by Revolver News (Revolver.news). It is truly Pulitzer worthy work. What you will find is a record of what occurred on that day - a Fedsurrection - complete with embedded videos taken by participants, and focusing on the men wearing orange reflective hats, the most famous now being Ray Epps but also including other key figures such as “Fence Cutter”, “Scaffold Commander” and others. These people were professional, experienced and working as a team. This was all classic crowd control ops, and Revolver’s thorough work clears the ‘preponderance of evidence’ hurdle effortlessly. Their mission: Get a very large segment of the crowd gathered around Donald Trump’s speech(20 minutes away on foot) to move to the Capitol building, starting with an advance team that would breach the security perimeter and remove the barricades and fencing, followed by the larger crowd that would not even know they had breached a security perimeter that led all the way to the entrance to the Capitol rotunda. Then get them inside the Capitol. Mission Accomplished!
The narrative and videos speak for themselves
Ref.
"First, we would like to thank Dear Readers for sticking with us. We’re trying something new. Just straight talk. No advertising. No big promises. If we get through the coming bomb cyclone – the financial/political one – with our wits and wealth in tact, we will consider it a success.
"
I like very much this new initiative and the you Team
(Bill, Dan, Tom and Joel). Congratulations !
Very difficult to stay on course, invest rightly and defend
our assets in this to my understanding to "interesting times"
with very small, practically inexistent leadership and serious proposals in the western hemisphere.
Resident Biden will "defend our democracy"??? Where does he think he lives? The USA is NOT a democracy (mob rule)! We are a Constitutional Republic (or at least we used to be).
Liked your article.Summs up Jan.6th in a nutshell.Seems it was okay to burn down buildings,(closing business's down) and defacing police stations ect.,all in the name of peacefull demonstrations during Summer of 2020.How many of those protesters are jail.What's good for the Goose is good for the gander.Thanks Bill.Richard
I`ll say it again.Too bad Mr Bonner`s writings aren`t taught at all places of higher learning.The students there would at least get a counter point to the nonsense taught there now.How sad.
Great article with excellent insight and humor!
"A takeover organized by The Three Stooges." A perfect summary within Bill's summary!
Make me King. I will at least make governing more colorful. I am particularly keen on trumpets adorned with banners. Plus, I will not exploit my lofty perch for too much personal gain. And my foxes will be be the Bestest. Promise
How does a consensual democracy protect voter integrity by granting voting rights to illegal immigrants? NYC just did this on a big scale. This is alarming because if we do not vote out the woke, they win. Many are questioning the value of their vote.
I have loved your work for years but have to disagree on your point about the lack of planning on 1-6-21. If you look at the various videos of the day you will see that Jay Epps lead a group which came prepared to tear down the barricades (wire cutters) and tape creating a clear path that the LATTER Trump supporters would use. They would not know there was a line they should not cross. He and his group could also be seen inciting people to go to the Capital earlier in the day. Here is a link you might see interesting. https://www.revolver.news/2021/10/meet-ray-epps-the-fed-protected-provocateur-who-appears-to-have-led-the-very-first-1-6-attack-on-the-u-s-capitol/ I was hoping the FBI and House investigations would include these people and indict them. Whoever sent them should face charges.
The witch trials are being held by those that planted the provocateurs so don't hold your breath they they will ever be held accountable.
I was bland in my text, hoping to bring new open minds to see some of the videos not shown on national media. An open mind to think "Why have Epps and his crew not been charged."
It's spooky to read this accurate assessment. Especially when you've been making a movie series about, and part 5 & 6, concerning media is coming out!
Lawmakers are not too bright & simultaneously disingenuous. They complain to Fed head Powell today about the debt & money printing which *THEY* the politicians did! Then Powell ducks all hard questions (about the reckless spending and debt it creates, doesn't that kill the currency etc.) by saying the US borrows easily, that low interest rates are proof that the monetary policies of the Fed are measured, rational and proper. Upon hearing this ludicrous drivel the politicians retreat, voicing approval for the explanation. After all, they'll be getting this money in one way or another themselves! And no one in the media will point out the obvious, what the politicians don't seem to understand themselves, that the is Fed buying its own bonds back and this printing press ruse is where the so called strong demand for the treasuries and dollar comes from! Har har har! In a twisted bizzaro world, debasing the currency strengthens it!
Thanks Bill. An add on for me is that in general people don't want to hear the truth even if the media exposes it. Also, we are mixing up social media and google searches with true journalism. As a society we are getting impatient with the journalistic process. Finally, we too often forget this is theater mixed with human's need for exclusivity. It's absurd and farcical at best. Keep on writing please. It is entertaining at least and educational at best. Nice call out on Mr. Pareto.
Bill : Been reading you for a long time now. Whats your take on cash in Central banks . jkp/Alaska
Having spent my last "full" year of teaching-- 2019-20-- reading de Bello Gallico with a small committed group of Advanced Placement Latin students, I take your references to Gaius Iulius to heart. One side of me says, "What a genius he was!" and the other, "But history is written by the victors....and propaganda is powerful--it sure worked for him". In just about every chapter Caesar wrote you can read the slant and the spin.
"The invaders had not a single weapon. Not a single preparation had been made – no plan… no supplies…" Anyone who is actually paying attention knows this is false. A bald-faced lie.
You provide advice to avoid “the big loss” that seems very likely (and I agree). You say you’re willing to forgo any short term market gains in order to minimize suffering the afore-mentioned “big loss” (and with a mandatory age-65 looming for me in 6 months, I DEFINITELY agree!).
Then, you brag on this Naomi Prins, tell us how impressed you were/are with her. Say we’ll enjoy her financial missives. Yet, after reading some, you and her could not BE any more 180-out from each other. She is just the OPPOSITE of a looming “big loss”, that market valuations are not worrisome, that the raging bull market will continue through 2022 (and with all the printed cash needing a home, that makes some sense).
So what gives here? Who to believe? This is no frivolous concern.
Randy Compton
Gulf Breeze, FL
Hi Randy. Good question! Our view is exactly what we said it was when we finished our work at Rogue Economics last year. First, we were glad to learn they had identified an arch-critic of the Federal Reserve to take over the macro beat. Both Bill and Dan have met Nomi and liked her critique of the monetary system. We were also glad that our new venture allows us to focus on solving the big investment problem of the time--the deflation of the 'everything bubble' in all financial assets. We certainly have a much different view of what that's going to take than Nomi and her team. Who's right? Nobody knows. But we're going on with our mission of avoiding the 'big loss' (especially in speculative assets) and getting to the far side of this monetary crisis (5-10 years) in a better financial position.
One more thing: y’all did say just a short while ago that, and I’m pretty sure this is accurate, that anyone buying stocks now is “either a daredevil or a dimwit.” (and I agree)
So which is Naomi Prins?
Sounds VERY reasonable to me. Avoiding the big loss seems VERY prudent in this economic environment. Soldier on!