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Paul Murray's avatar

If Mr. Bonner is correct, and I believe he is, the rate "cut" is a sad (and overdue) admission that the pretense of our "economy" and "sovereignty" is over. We no longer control the monster; it controls us. The idea of discipline, bringing inflation, and by extension ourselves, to heel is merely a show, and all we can do now is buy a little more time. We didn't suddenly arrive here; we've been at it 60 years, 2 generations! It's time. The music has stopped, and there's no place to sit down. You know what that means. Best always. PM

"You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality." Ayn Rand

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rKf's avatar

Not sure what it really means, but “waiting for the barbarians” seems likely and we have no chairs. The question is, which barbarians? Venezuelan gangs, Mexican cartels, “the squad,” ex-government workers who lost their rich pensions, angry white liberals? I don’t know. It seems they could never coming from all directions. Or, as PM would write, “best always.” 🫤

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An Ol' LSO's avatar

Frankly, rKf, it probably be all of those and many more that are currently not imaginable. Just think about the grid collapsing......instead of pissing away billions on billions overseas - the money should have been spent making America's infrastructures and borders stronger and more secure. But - then again - the elites wouldn't be able to steal as much money.

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rKf's avatar

With all the rhetoric abt taxing the rich, it’s astounding that few look at who the rich are. You know, people like Pelosi and nearly every politician who begins “its” career modestly wealthy and ends it, well, very rich. It makes me 🤮 even though I know there’s nothing I can do about it. Why do voters believe their favorite pol has their interests in mind? Flabbergasting. I’m “Waiting For The Barbarians.”

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Conic Tonic's avatar

‘We didn’t suddenly arrive here’ … 💯

… and totally predictable in the absence of Gold as money. Unfortunately the trigger to the upcoming mayhem will be called a ‘black swan’ event which will delay the recovery because we will be fighting… what ever it is … they blame fir their own failures.

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Tlasso's avatar

Very well said.

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Mackinac's avatar

I was being sarcastic.

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StarboardEdge's avatar

"𝑰𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 ‘𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓’ — 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒔... 𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑... 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒔."

Get with the times, Bill. The newest addition to that prescient list would be to import millions of unskilled, generally uneducated third-worlders (primarily military-aged men), then support them 100% with the declining tax revenues from the actual productive Citizens. Y'know - just give them the essentials like totally free food, housing, medical (+ dental & vision), education, an iPhone and the all important walking around cash in amounts most people will never be able to earn for themselves. Then do that month after month - for Each and ALL of the invaders, their wives/girlfriends and stinky little brats. Meanwhile, there is the 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 VP running for President who acts shocked and appalled at what HER "administration" has done to further ruin us over the last 4 years. Only the completely imbecilic would even consider voting for a continuation of those lies and "policies." SMDH.

Hmmmm, sounding a bit like the acceleration phase of a planned demolition kicking in? (Adjusts tinfoil hat that I now wear as a Crown.)

Don't forget, folks - this situation is unarguably brought to you by today's dimocrat/communist "party" and a middling group of spineless, traitorous repuglicants. It is extremely unlikely that we will 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 recover, so remember who the domestic enemies are when the time comes...

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and redress…really works best when the citizens are armed to their teeth with something besides a Buck lock blade or a steak knife

Us already know…Just sayin cause I feel like it

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Dorothy's avatar

GF: Yes, we can tell my your last comment where you stand. Love your upside flag..very clever..just like Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alo.

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

It is NOT intended to be “clever” Dorothy. Learn and know your American flag etiquette.

It is universally understood as a traditional distress signal which historically was used by seafarers as a distress call. What does one do when there’s no way to signal a mayday notification or call for help?

Take note of this true story; a manager arrived to work first at the bank as usual. Unfortunately for her, an armed bank robber intercepted and immediately took her hostage. The robber’s intent was to force her to open the vault. She kept her wits and told the robber the vault was on a timer.

The bank’s manager told the robber she had to raise the flag, explaining his robbery was interrupting her routine and would be noticed. At gunpoint, the robber walked her out to hoist the flag and forced her to go back inside.

Viola! Someone noticed the distress signal. Someone called the cops. Some cops arrived. They discretely deployed, waited, shotguns at the ready. Some poor dumb ass robber got a rude awakening followed by his arrest. After the cops arrival at the police station robber in tow, the FBI arrived more than willing to accept a “silver platter” slam dunk case referral which led to a holdup man’s conviction which sent the guy to spend some well deserved extended meditation time at the gray bar Club Fed timeshare.

You’re welcome,

Mark

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StarboardEdge's avatar

In Dot's case, Rules of Etiquette don't apply to something she despises, that frightens her when it is displayed and that she interprets as a racist symbol...

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

Barely a bot. Backtest by counting the # of words used and the # of syllables. lol. Need to overwrite the bot programming. Of course, I am being "FACETIOUS" …it is (arguably) the only word in the english language that uses all of the vowels, in order of the grade school rhyme.

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StarboardEdge's avatar

Ha! Now THAT is a nugget worth remembering...

:) :) :)

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Dorothy's avatar

SE: What etiquette rules don’t apply? Go back and read some of your comments and you’ll see all the things you despise in others..but of course that’s different. You think you are always right…Sorry, racist I am not. But take a good look in the mirror and you’ll find one.

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StarboardEdge's avatar

Dottie old girl, now I think you're just playing with me. I was referring to the very established Rules of Etiquette regarding how our great Flag is to be treated and displayed, Y'know, the subject of the conversation between you and Mr. Fishin'?

Is it a reading comprehension issue or are you really so dense?? Say it ain't so...

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Dorothy's avatar

Well, Mark that wasn’t the first time that the flag was flown upside down by Alo at his residences. Did you read his explanation why? Thanks for the robber story. You are an English teacher?? Well this blog should keep you busy.

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Dave J's avatar

I'll bet Justice Alito can define a woman.

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Steve L's avatar

We can never recover brother. Even if Trump wins, the communist have such a massive chokehold on everything else that it’s a lost cause. Let it fail as it will. Let the majority of people die, and let China walk in and change the country to its destiny. Many of us are prepared for this, and people reap what they sow…

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

If we want liberty, we gotta take charge of it!

It will get fixed, and I for one will bear this impending discomfort until the massive monetary devaluation rollover

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Ransom Frank Glew's avatar

But when, in my late sixties, I wanted to continue working, at least until seventy, management went out of their way to make things so uncomfortable for me that I finally retired when I could have still contributed to the company's bottom line...

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Mackinac's avatar

If these guys, the politicians. Yea, the guys who have been trained in Davos under the protection of 2000 armed swiss army guards. I kinda wonder why they need so much protection when they are just trying to protect society. If they lose their grip we could see blood in the streets. Things could get desperate. Their lives may be in danger. Better to be safe than sorry, wouldn't you think?

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Paul Murray's avatar

I used to believe that. I no longer do. The Venezuelan gangs are taking over Aurora, Colorado and no one is lifting even a finger, merely acquiescing. We wouldn't even know about it if some resident had not posted his/her own video camera to document it. The animals at the slaughterhouse go meekly into the chute, and then it's over, as if it never even existed. Best always. PM

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

That Aurora gang activity the saddest effing state of affairs I’ve witnessed in a long time. A cowardly mayor who doesn’t have a basic knowledge of the concept of mutual aid from a surrounding agencies and the necessity of taking care of the job because it’s not a police matter it actually requires a paramilitary force to do the job and he evidently lacks the confidence in his COP to tell him to get to it; own the night 100%, set up two surveillance and counter surveillance perimeters, rent as many dump trucks full of sand as you need surround those effing places, summon up the County SD, form up a posse comitatus as needed, roll in all the available APC’s and BearCat’s, take charge of those mf’s before it gets any worse, you have my full confidence and backing get the job done …and you had 24 hrs until ready-set-go

Just sayin

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Paul Murray's avatar

Brother Gone, thanks for this excellent commentary. It is common in these situations for conservative, traditional-values individuals to say something along the lines of "they voted for this; let them suffer", but I'm not sure these people make the connection. I am sure there are "blue" types all over the country who are mystified at developments such as these. Many "blue" types are emotional innocents; they thought they were voting the "proper" people in. We are in for trials and tribulations unimaginable even 20 years ago. Best always. PM

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StarboardEdge's avatar

Day-um Paul. I initially read your post as "trials and tribunals".

Be still my beating heart...

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Paul Murray's avatar

LOL. Day-um, indeed. Wasn't it that "Firefighter Prophet" character, Mark Taylor, down in Florida I believe, who predicted the "tribunals"? Could be, you know....seems like any damn thing awaits. Best always. PM

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StarboardEdge's avatar

Not all animals are the same, Mr. Murray...

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Paul Murray's avatar

As they say in Missoura, "Show me." Best always. PM

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StarboardEdge's avatar

Sadly, when the Patriots finally take a stand there won't be enough of them, they will be uncoordinated and/or infiltrated and their actions will be the LAST thing your tv would dare show the world.

That doesn't mean there won't be several millions of us going down fighting...

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Don Hrehirchek's avatar

Since the beginning, man has good and evil in him or her. Need more be said?

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Steve L's avatar

And since Obama, we’ve been living through the purge of good…

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Tim Pallies's avatar

Pretty dark, Paul, but hard to argue you're wrong.

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Tlasso's avatar

PM you are on a roll today!

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James Naylor's avatar

Wow Paul, I lived in Denver 1960-64 & 1979-89 & I visited Venezuela to go to Angle Falls by a DC-3; i can’t imagine what you said about Venrzuelan GANGS in a suburb of Denver!

could you rlaborate what citizen’s cameras are showing & how the cops aren’t doing anything?

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Paul Murray's avatar

It's too horrible to recite here. Google-search it. Drug trafficking, sex trafficking, garbage piling up, armed bands evicting renters for accommodations/"work space", gangs exacting "hush/protection" payments, it's the 3rd world in ALL of its subhuman grandeur on display, and no one, not government, not law enforcement, not citizens' militia, no one and nothing, are doing anything about it. Best always. PM

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StarboardEdge's avatar

I've said it before and I say it again:

The "Florida Man" mentality WILL save Civilization.

Outside of MIA, Tampa, parts of Orlando and maybe JAX - shit like this would not stand, not even for a day. The locals and the cops would be wrestling each other to see who gets to take out the trash. Dem gators be hongree.

Giggle away, y'all. But mark my words...

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Brian Hurley's avatar

SE, I come from the opposite end of the map (but spent 20 years in WPB FL). I had utmost respect for "Florida Man" and his capacity for both unintentional hilarity as well as intense patriotism, and can assure you that the same response to that problem would be SOP for the residents that live outside "San Francisco East" (Portland, ME). Maine-iacs will gladly "take out the trash" as dose lobstahs be hongruh too!

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StarboardEdge's avatar

Hi Brian -

Thanks for the comment. I'm early GenX and as a kid grew up around PAFB in Brevard, then school in the Orlando area, now happily ensconced myself in WPB, just south of the airport. I have a pretty good idea about the Florida Man mentality and don't doubt that it is a nation-wide affliction. It boils down to being a Patriotic American who is willing to do whatever needs to be done in any given situation that is Right, True, Justified, etc. - F "feelings", pronouns, the terminally offended and who/whatever else falls under the ignorant banner being shoved down our throats by today's moronic left. It also entails calling out the stupidity that surrounds us and not being willing to let the dumbasses prevail.

So Cheers, brother! You're welcome back anytime...

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

Paul,

Nothing whatsoever wrong with laying it down if you want.

Regards,

Mark

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StarboardEdge's avatar

And the typical lefty playbook - Divert, Deny, Ignore.

I so despise these people...

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/leftist-colorado-gov-jared-polis-calls-migrant-gang/

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Steve L's avatar

Yes brother Starboard, even when shown proof of their insanity, and the disgusting product of such insanity, they still don’t believe it 😳 and now as freedom and free speech are being violated, and the only free things left are what the leftist are stealing from us, the demented still keep their sorry heads up their asses and still believe everything smells rosy😷

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Henry boenning's avatar

all over the news, see fox, aurora is not livable, cops must be pooping in their pants

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

A 1 time OSInt source attribution helping hand Mr Naylor; some evidence fyi - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j2CDp_SWY1g - the comments are worth reading.

Regards,

Mark

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

Well, well, well; aren’t the U.S. statists the most ignorant, gullible, feckless, muttonheaded tax & spenders? Yes! File this one under irresponsible, nitwit, unaccountable, spendthrifts.

And we taxpayers can now read the latest SIGAR 24-31 Audit Report.

Spoiler Alert - Counterterrorism Vetting in Afghanistan:

Two out of Five State Bureaus Could NOT Demonstrate Compliance with State [NGO] Partner Vetting Requirements - https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/audits/SIGAR-24-31-AR.pdf?inf_contact_key=d61cfea90e4fea78d966b252d36e0973ba8ff3863183781c7b2987210877c199

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Abe Porter's avatar

WOW………I agree with Bill Bonner. AP

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StarboardEdge's avatar

Put down the bottle, Abe... ;)

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An Ol' LSO's avatar

Unfortunately, the "bottle" might become the only salvation ahead. The World is going to pot and the elites are cheering it along. It is going to get much uglier (think - Aurora everywhere) before it gets better. You don't need the Government (any government - local or otherwise). What you need is COMMUNITY with strong people to protect you.

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

💯+💯 re: COMMUNITY; thanks LSO.

Know your tribe and your place in it. Find it. Build it up. Maintain it. Nourish it.

The day will come when we will need 2 armed lookouts when going to pump gas…if it’s available…aargh

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Dorothy's avatar

GF: How sad you have become…I’ll pray for you.

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Alice Sudmeyer's avatar

It's a shame that we may have to shut our mouth when it took so long to get it right!

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Robert C. Ellis's avatar

Why won't the Elite just restrict our ability to hold Gold?

Great stuff, Bill. Appreciate all that you do!

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

Keep up with reading here on BPR; I don’t like repeating myself.

In U.S. there is Public Law 93-373 entitled the Gold Ownership Act. There are 18 States with established gold reserve depositories. There are 11 States with gold as legal tender laws. As of February 2024, there are 11 states which have pending anti-CBDC legislation.

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Paul Murray's avatar

That's been tried. It's easier to control the markets, that's why. Best always. PM

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StarboardEdge's avatar

And it's a MUCH more pissed off, enlightened-to-reality Society now then when they tried it last time. But that won't stop or even slow them from making the effort...

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

Do those hypothetical piss ant Au & Ag collectors want to go home every day at the end of the day?

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An Ol' LSO's avatar

Gone Fishin' - now I am confused? What?

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Gone Fishin’'s avatar

👎 restrict our ability to hold Gold? 👎

What the what?

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Dorothy's avatar

GF: Well, you never know. Old Roosevelt had a good excuse..it looks like we are heading for another Great Depression. But who knows?

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Xavier Narutowicz's avatar

I thought, the desire for anything destroyed freedom; David Thoreau and Solzhenitsyn wrote about it. “ Freedoms just another word for nothing left to lose; I ain’t got nothing but I’m free.”

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and all else will be given.”

You could say Bill has the gold but his chateau and farm are an albatross of responsibility. He seems to wear it well for the benefit of others.

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Tom Bartel's avatar

The cure to bad speech is more speech. Are you arguing against this?

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