How do empires die? While there is no single answer as to what does them in, opinions converge on the two main empire killers...money and military. Too little of the former; too much of the latter.
What kills empires? Overwhelmingly, it's the abuse of citizenship status. Governments extend/bestow "citizenship" or facsimile thereof, as a means of expanding the tax base. Soon, there is no exclusivity of the benefit of the citizenship, and it becomes meaningless. We have experienced this same phenomenon in this "it can't happen here" place we call a "country" over the past 50 years. As societies get more and more prosperous and affluent, they get too "good" to do their own dirty work, and they also stop reproducing and birthrates fall. With falling birthrates come falling government revenues. Government is at the root of all problems of organized societies. Best always. PM
Your assessment is spot on. That is exactly what happened in Rome. And now that we have 20 some odd million "invited newcomers" our society will collapse under the weight of educating, medicating, feeding, clothing and housing them.
Exactly Kevin, but Bill keeps up his "blah blah blah" about Trump, but forgets the consequence of the option. The enormous disaster of a President Harris, and the difference of a man who loves America as much as himself, who works 100+ hours a week trying to fix a dying nation, and a man who can handle the pressure that 99% of men would crumble under. Compare to Bills candidate Kamala, who could smoke more pot in a day then Cheech & Chong combined, sleeps 100+ hours a week, and knows less about running a country, a business or even a head shop then Obama(both DEI hires from start to finish). Yes Kevin, 3rd world get 3rd world, and the party of mental illness gets sicker and sicker...
Thank you Paul. We’ve been sold out by our politico’s for far too long. I pray for the success of our President and I hope it’s not too late to turn our country around. I guess we’ll have to just wait and see.
Full agree, Mike. Unfortunately, first and foremost, the focus needs to be on America. Not punishing the rest of the World with sanctions (aka - tariffs) or bombings. But we aren't seeing the focus back on America. And, to turn around America it would seem building friendship and trust would be paramount but we don't seem to be doing that either. Making the US$ strong again can only happen by unweaponizing the SWIFT system, getting America's debt under control by stopping accumulating it (so far over 1.7T this year), and significantly pairing down the Government and the Military Industrial Complex. From viewing the first 100 days, it certainly doesn't seem the path that has been chosen. I have hope but, frankly, don't see it happening. An ol' man's opinion.
In fairness to DJT, 'Crimea will stay with Russia' might reasonably be interpreted as "We won't stick around to pay for endless (and hopeless) war with Russia over Crimea (or the Donbas region). I know. I'm a sunny optimist.
We don't get to tell the Crimeans what to do or how things will end up for them, but Russia (or Zelensky) does? Evidently, the Crimeans are used to doing what they're told. I don't ever recall reading of Crimean independence in my history lessons. I'm with Bill (partially) in this one: we should not be involved in Crimea, but others are and will be. If we send the signal we don't care, or are laissez-faire, what happens? The recent Crimea upset came in 2014, when the State was the other "Big Guy", Obama. You see the results. Best always. PM
Well from what I can remember is that Crimea was to be given back to Russia after the abandonment of the USSR. CRIMEANS SPEAK MOSTLY RUSSIAN AT THIS TIME. Also , JUST BY MY MEMEORY . Sorry for the Caps. All of Ukraine was under Russian control. May be wrong . But sometimes My memory escapes Me.
Actially Khrushchev transferred Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 without the vote of the Crimeans. Plus the Crimeans voted to return to Russia in 2014. It's interesting that any US politician would have a problem with this. After all we've annexed Puerto Rico and Hawaii and maintain bases all other the world. We even conducted 67 nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands. Seems like we become a bunch of crybabies when another nation follows our game plan.
"Actually Khrushchev transferred Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 without the vote of the Crimeans." Right you are. I am sure the Crimeans didn't have a say-so, then, either. LOL. I was 2 years old at the time, and I probably was less worked up about it then than I am now, although that would be a wash as to degrees of difference.
All I know is that we never had Crimea, and we seem to have done well without it. I'm not all that broken up either way. The problem is that Putin is not honoring his buddy, Nikita, and the precedent set with Crimea. I think he, Putin, saw an opportunity and took it. Now, is that unusual? In my experience, no. Is it coincidental this annexation took place while Obama was president? Again, I say, "no", since I believe that surely weighed in his decision making. As I have often stated, some objectives, even worthy ones, sometimes carry too high a price to be feasible. We have other fish to fry. For the sake of a settlement in Ukraine, I think the two issues, the "minor incursion" war, and secondarily, Crimea, which preceded the "minor incursion", must be compartmentalized and kept separate. Conflation of the issues is a stall tactic on the part of Zelensky. Best always. PM
Yes , also when USSR was dismantled , NATO said that Russia can "have " Crimea. I do not know the exact timing of this , but from what I remember it is in NATO notes.
It doesn’t matter. It’s not the method or the messaging; it is the intention. Like the “messaging” of the democrats, Trump’s policy hopes, and our’s, are unrealizable in this phase of a dying empire. I wish it weren’t so. The bloated bureaucracy is a giant boulder rolling with mass and velocity down a steep incline. Too many people have too much to lose by working with Trump and co to reduce the size of government, replant the ideals of the Founders, and rebuild our Republic. We’ve allowed our education system to poison the fields of endeavor and plant weeds that thrive in noxious earth. Despite hopeful signs around the world, the course correction is too arduous for my feeble mind to comprehend.
I apologize for my negativity, can’t help it. Our goal is to live out our days in peace. Let the new generation figure it out. Kicking the can further down the road is a well-played game. I’m not a player; I tried for many years without apparent success, except for a couple of tired and sore feet.
The Bible as history is an excellent source for the rise and fall of empires. If you are a non-believer it remains an excellent historical source that is confirmed by extra biblical sources such as Herodotus, Pliny the Younger, Josephus, Tacitus and others as well as much archaeological evidence that aligns with Biblical accounts. What does the Bible have to say on this topic? A great deal, however as to the decline and fall much of it can be distilled into the terse “exceeding depravity and wickedness”. As to things such as money and militaries, those would be included as symptom but not as cause. The crux of the matter perhaps falls into the realm of the believer, but it is that we live in a moral universe and we have a jealous God. Violate those two precepts and you will have an empire that lasts, well, maybe 250 years or so.
The Romans had the circus to distract the public; we have rights to vote for benefits, rights to government money and the public trough, more good stuff for us. Congressman (or woman or whatever) can either vote for benefits or suffer a short public career. A number of the founding fathers pointed this out, but not enough legislators have the character to resist the temptation.
We also have streaming of an endless supply of crap; an unhealthy obsession with sports and gambling; and a culture that has been taught you can survive, even thrive, without doing anything productive.
Righto, and did anyone see that moron Elizabeth Warren in her diatribe yesterday accuse the current Trump efforts of, "feeding at the public trough" ? That is the bedrock platform of her and the dimoncrats. They are so stupid never able connect the dots when making their inane and stupid comments. And, they are the epitome of PROJECTION. If this makes no sense I apologize.
FYI, Russian is the main language in Crimea. It is the language that is used in the schools and the most used in the country in addition to Ukrainian and a Crimean language. Trump was not in office when Crimea was taken over by Russia; it was Obama. It is difficult to predict the future on our money problems. In the beginning of an administration in order to balance the budget you begin by cutting the fraud and fraudulent spending. Then you proceed to cut expenses that is less priority for the American people. In the future more cutting will cause some/or much pain on the population when more cuts are made. This is the result of MANY years of previous administrations spending more than was earned (mostly frivolous to get votes). I truly believe that the Trump administration has a good chance of balancing the budget; time will tell. It all depends on the Congress doing the right thing even if it goes against their constituents. Bill, for once, be optimistic as you were with Obama and Biden. AP
Yes, Mr. Camrud - that was quite a line from Mr. Bonner. And to anyone who has studied and follows what God has said, what He thinks and what He wants - it becomes immediately obvious that when it comes to Mankind, God is all about the Now. The NOW is where we are told to focus our thoughts, actions, prayers, worship, etc...
Lots to agree with today, Bill. Nice to see a mostly Fair assessment of what we need to do to right the ship. It'd be great to see an analysis tomorrow about any of the multitude things Trump has already done that are beginning to drive us in the right direction. Just hold your nose and pick one or two - there's plenty to choose from.
PS - I hope you brought some proper Security with you to Argentina. You gave the Originarios and corrupt Local "Officials" too much time to scheme for your return, IMO. Or maybe you just loaded up your pockets with Gold party favors - that'd likely keep you out of the hoosegows' too....
Wouldn't it be refreshing to see a post by Bill that mentioned even ONE thing he thought Trump might be doing right? With hundreds of policy decisions, there ought to be at least one that Bill agrees with.
Just for the heck of it, I asked Chat GPT why the US wouldn't die like every other empire:
That's a thought-provoking question! History has certainly shown that no empire lasts forever—whether through internal decline, external pressures, or shifts in global power. The USA, like any nation, isn't immune to change. However, it's also unique in that it’s not a traditional empire in the way past dominant powers like Rome or the British Empire were. Its strength comes not just from territorial expansion but from economic influence, cultural power, and technological leadership.
That being said, the future of any nation depends on how it adapts to challenges—economic shifts, political divisions, global competition, and even societal transformation. While some argue that the USA could experience decline similar to past empires, others believe it has the ability to reinvent itself and maintain influence in different ways.
Thank you Mark! I love the positive note from a bot, but the only thing it left out was keeping the democrats out of office to help guarantee America’s survival and success 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
More to come…… of what? BB playing president from Argentina? Or Ireland? Why doesn’t he just throw his sombrero in the ring? Teddy Roosevelt had some words to say about being in the arena. And the critics in the peanut gallery.
Bill objects to DJT stating the obvious, claiming he goes against God’s will. I felt the earth move in Florida over that whopper! Then Bill says the citizens of the disputed lands should be deciding who rules the land. Another earthquake in Florida! I haven’t commented lately because Bill is still giving us his usual B.S. and NOT giving us what we signed up for: sound financial advice. His minions do, but Bill sticks to the irrelevant political aspects of the current administration. I enjoy the comments on Bill immensely but save my “breath” given he isn’t listening to the comments anyway. Keep up the great work, Tom and Dan. Bill, save your time and ink for something relevant.
So let me get this straight. Trump states the obvious, specifically the Rooskies are going to get to keep Crimea, which they are and somehow he's become a "Tool of History"? Inherent in Trump's observation is we will quit bleeding money providing the Ukes with guns for free and will thus be (hopefully) able to eschew military spending by that much. Then there's ther attendant Rare Earth mineral deal to partially pay us back for the treasure we've dumped in Ukraine.
Right on, right on, right on Brother! It's indisputable that if Cacklin' Kamala were doing the exact same things our dear editor would be lauding her efforts as "noble" and "statesman like". It's pathetic and disgusting.
“…including means-testing social welfare/pension/medical care benefits,…”
In other words, punish those who’ve actually been productive and successful by reducing/eliminating their benefits, which they were forced by the government to pay into all of their working lives; yet reward the losers, moochers, and leeches who caused themselves to end up with minimal, or no, “means.” Yeah. THAT’S fair.
Please Sluggo, it's much more important to take from those who produce, and give to those who don't, as per the party of mental illness. Why else would a corrupt government allow 20 million illegals in so they could control the vote for the next 200 years? Very much like one of the old leaders of the party of mental illness succeded at many decades ago. LBJ said "I'll have those "N"""Rs" voting Democratic for the next 200 years" as he read the final copy of the Civil Rights Act.
Out of the 20 million illegals, only 25% are currently on our social security dole, making only $2000 each a month...as our American public become homeless and the SS system goes bankrupt...thanks to the party of mental illness...
Finally, Bill has lets us know why he has been so successful!!! He has a direct line to God. How do we know??? He tells us how God is thinking long term and not short term. Gosh, that's almost unfair. Some of us pray to our Lord but only a very small nbr through history have had direct contact with him. Many of us have indirect lines to him through prayer and feel blessed, when and if he answers our prayers. However, I'm sure Bill thanks the Lord for his family and success in life.
What is shocking is---you think you have anything decent, good, important, valuable or reveling to say regarding any subject. You are past anytime that you might have offered any decent opinion of limited value. The one issue that takes down GREAT Countries, is ALWAYS VERY GREAT PROSPERITY, which leads to wrong thinking (and sometimes no thinking) regarding all issues and subjects. Caring about Country goes away and the self is what remains.
I remember reading a book about Rome. According to the author ehen Rome was a Republic the rich people would always choose Rome over money. But in later years of the Empire money was the priority. Sounds like what happened here when our overlords transferred the manufacturing base overseas in order to make more money. There are plenty of YouTube videos now illustrating how the large manufacturers make huge profits producing in China. Even Trump's $59.99 Bible was printed in China at $3 a pop.
Cartero, you are spot-on. Say ol', Say ol' - it is all about the money. Trump folded on tariffs when the big boys like Apple had a problem with getting their products in and not having their profit substantially reduced. So, as always, it is about the money. Good ol' they are rippin' us off except if it effects the Big Boys and then he runs away with his tail between his legs. And, not mentioned today - why are we still in the Middle East? America doesn't need to spend any money there. Unfortunately, it isn't going to change - maybe if Trump had stood up to the Big Boys but he folded in a heartbeat. The World doesn't look bright ahead. The Fan approaches.
THIS is Trump's Master Plan. You won't see this in Western "media", particularly because this information is produced by Chinese citizens and it usually get immediately demonetized and soon censored on major platforms. This creator has had his videos removed by YT many times - watch this while you still can:
Yes brother Starboard, my buddy has worked in China for the past two years and just “escaped” and he says the government is blaming the past few years of economic downturn on Trump and America, trying to turn the masses against us. He also said the great majority believe their news less then the American public, so there is hope 🙏
your right, "Who the hell does he think he is". I mean that is your job Bill! You should be cutting the peace treat, what with your world travels, cram a trip to Kiev and Moscow and get it done already! I mean what does it mean to be president today? All you really need be is a federal judge! Or perhaps a financial newsletter guru!
What kills empires? Overwhelmingly, it's the abuse of citizenship status. Governments extend/bestow "citizenship" or facsimile thereof, as a means of expanding the tax base. Soon, there is no exclusivity of the benefit of the citizenship, and it becomes meaningless. We have experienced this same phenomenon in this "it can't happen here" place we call a "country" over the past 50 years. As societies get more and more prosperous and affluent, they get too "good" to do their own dirty work, and they also stop reproducing and birthrates fall. With falling birthrates come falling government revenues. Government is at the root of all problems of organized societies. Best always. PM
Your assessment is spot on. That is exactly what happened in Rome. And now that we have 20 some odd million "invited newcomers" our society will collapse under the weight of educating, medicating, feeding, clothing and housing them.
Import 3rd world get 3rd world.
Exactly Kevin, but Bill keeps up his "blah blah blah" about Trump, but forgets the consequence of the option. The enormous disaster of a President Harris, and the difference of a man who loves America as much as himself, who works 100+ hours a week trying to fix a dying nation, and a man who can handle the pressure that 99% of men would crumble under. Compare to Bills candidate Kamala, who could smoke more pot in a day then Cheech & Chong combined, sleeps 100+ hours a week, and knows less about running a country, a business or even a head shop then Obama(both DEI hires from start to finish). Yes Kevin, 3rd world get 3rd world, and the party of mental illness gets sicker and sicker...
Great insight, Paul. Imperialism and colonialism have unintended negative consequences for both the dominant power and the countries it subjugates.
Thank you Paul. We’ve been sold out by our politico’s for far too long. I pray for the success of our President and I hope it’s not too late to turn our country around. I guess we’ll have to just wait and see.
Full agree, Mike. Unfortunately, first and foremost, the focus needs to be on America. Not punishing the rest of the World with sanctions (aka - tariffs) or bombings. But we aren't seeing the focus back on America. And, to turn around America it would seem building friendship and trust would be paramount but we don't seem to be doing that either. Making the US$ strong again can only happen by unweaponizing the SWIFT system, getting America's debt under control by stopping accumulating it (so far over 1.7T this year), and significantly pairing down the Government and the Military Industrial Complex. From viewing the first 100 days, it certainly doesn't seem the path that has been chosen. I have hope but, frankly, don't see it happening. An ol' man's opinion.
I doubt God cares what Trump and his administration We are but a speck in history.
In fairness to DJT, 'Crimea will stay with Russia' might reasonably be interpreted as "We won't stick around to pay for endless (and hopeless) war with Russia over Crimea (or the Donbas region). I know. I'm a sunny optimist.
We don't get to tell the Crimeans what to do or how things will end up for them, but Russia (or Zelensky) does? Evidently, the Crimeans are used to doing what they're told. I don't ever recall reading of Crimean independence in my history lessons. I'm with Bill (partially) in this one: we should not be involved in Crimea, but others are and will be. If we send the signal we don't care, or are laissez-faire, what happens? The recent Crimea upset came in 2014, when the State was the other "Big Guy", Obama. You see the results. Best always. PM
Well from what I can remember is that Crimea was to be given back to Russia after the abandonment of the USSR. CRIMEANS SPEAK MOSTLY RUSSIAN AT THIS TIME. Also , JUST BY MY MEMEORY . Sorry for the Caps. All of Ukraine was under Russian control. May be wrong . But sometimes My memory escapes Me.
Actially Khrushchev transferred Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 without the vote of the Crimeans. Plus the Crimeans voted to return to Russia in 2014. It's interesting that any US politician would have a problem with this. After all we've annexed Puerto Rico and Hawaii and maintain bases all other the world. We even conducted 67 nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands. Seems like we become a bunch of crybabies when another nation follows our game plan.
"Actually Khrushchev transferred Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 without the vote of the Crimeans." Right you are. I am sure the Crimeans didn't have a say-so, then, either. LOL. I was 2 years old at the time, and I probably was less worked up about it then than I am now, although that would be a wash as to degrees of difference.
All I know is that we never had Crimea, and we seem to have done well without it. I'm not all that broken up either way. The problem is that Putin is not honoring his buddy, Nikita, and the precedent set with Crimea. I think he, Putin, saw an opportunity and took it. Now, is that unusual? In my experience, no. Is it coincidental this annexation took place while Obama was president? Again, I say, "no", since I believe that surely weighed in his decision making. As I have often stated, some objectives, even worthy ones, sometimes carry too high a price to be feasible. We have other fish to fry. For the sake of a settlement in Ukraine, I think the two issues, the "minor incursion" war, and secondarily, Crimea, which preceded the "minor incursion", must be compartmentalized and kept separate. Conflation of the issues is a stall tactic on the part of Zelensky. Best always. PM
Yes , also when USSR was dismantled , NATO said that Russia can "have " Crimea. I do not know the exact timing of this , but from what I remember it is in NATO notes.
It doesn’t matter. It’s not the method or the messaging; it is the intention. Like the “messaging” of the democrats, Trump’s policy hopes, and our’s, are unrealizable in this phase of a dying empire. I wish it weren’t so. The bloated bureaucracy is a giant boulder rolling with mass and velocity down a steep incline. Too many people have too much to lose by working with Trump and co to reduce the size of government, replant the ideals of the Founders, and rebuild our Republic. We’ve allowed our education system to poison the fields of endeavor and plant weeds that thrive in noxious earth. Despite hopeful signs around the world, the course correction is too arduous for my feeble mind to comprehend.
I apologize for my negativity, can’t help it. Our goal is to live out our days in peace. Let the new generation figure it out. Kicking the can further down the road is a well-played game. I’m not a player; I tried for many years without apparent success, except for a couple of tired and sore feet.
Hang in there, rKF. Even the tired old pessimists have a vital role to play in making things right...
The Bible as history is an excellent source for the rise and fall of empires. If you are a non-believer it remains an excellent historical source that is confirmed by extra biblical sources such as Herodotus, Pliny the Younger, Josephus, Tacitus and others as well as much archaeological evidence that aligns with Biblical accounts. What does the Bible have to say on this topic? A great deal, however as to the decline and fall much of it can be distilled into the terse “exceeding depravity and wickedness”. As to things such as money and militaries, those would be included as symptom but not as cause. The crux of the matter perhaps falls into the realm of the believer, but it is that we live in a moral universe and we have a jealous God. Violate those two precepts and you will have an empire that lasts, well, maybe 250 years or so.
The Romans had the circus to distract the public; we have rights to vote for benefits, rights to government money and the public trough, more good stuff for us. Congressman (or woman or whatever) can either vote for benefits or suffer a short public career. A number of the founding fathers pointed this out, but not enough legislators have the character to resist the temptation.
We also have streaming of an endless supply of crap; an unhealthy obsession with sports and gambling; and a culture that has been taught you can survive, even thrive, without doing anything productive.
Righto, and did anyone see that moron Elizabeth Warren in her diatribe yesterday accuse the current Trump efforts of, "feeding at the public trough" ? That is the bedrock platform of her and the dimoncrats. They are so stupid never able connect the dots when making their inane and stupid comments. And, they are the epitome of PROJECTION. If this makes no sense I apologize.
Bill:
FYI, Russian is the main language in Crimea. It is the language that is used in the schools and the most used in the country in addition to Ukrainian and a Crimean language. Trump was not in office when Crimea was taken over by Russia; it was Obama. It is difficult to predict the future on our money problems. In the beginning of an administration in order to balance the budget you begin by cutting the fraud and fraudulent spending. Then you proceed to cut expenses that is less priority for the American people. In the future more cutting will cause some/or much pain on the population when more cuts are made. This is the result of MANY years of previous administrations spending more than was earned (mostly frivolous to get votes). I truly believe that the Trump administration has a good chance of balancing the budget; time will tell. It all depends on the Congress doing the right thing even if it goes against their constituents. Bill, for once, be optimistic as you were with Obama and Biden. AP
Trump had a one trillion dollar deficit with the greatest economy in his first term…
One thing you know about is being a "tool" in your case unwittingly would not apply.. One thought never assume you know what "God thinks".
AC
Yes, Mr. Camrud - that was quite a line from Mr. Bonner. And to anyone who has studied and follows what God has said, what He thinks and what He wants - it becomes immediately obvious that when it comes to Mankind, God is all about the Now. The NOW is where we are told to focus our thoughts, actions, prayers, worship, etc...
Lots to agree with today, Bill. Nice to see a mostly Fair assessment of what we need to do to right the ship. It'd be great to see an analysis tomorrow about any of the multitude things Trump has already done that are beginning to drive us in the right direction. Just hold your nose and pick one or two - there's plenty to choose from.
"𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺. 𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳; 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳."
Or visa versa, as History ALSO shows.
"𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘔𝘳. 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘴 u̵n̵w̵i̵t̵t̵i̵n̵g̵l̵y̵ 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰?"
Absolutely. And with Eyes Wide Open...
PS - I hope you brought some proper Security with you to Argentina. You gave the Originarios and corrupt Local "Officials" too much time to scheme for your return, IMO. Or maybe you just loaded up your pockets with Gold party favors - that'd likely keep you out of the hoosegows' too....
Spot on, SE.
Wouldn't it be refreshing to see a post by Bill that mentioned even ONE thing he thought Trump might be doing right? With hundreds of policy decisions, there ought to be at least one that Bill agrees with.
Just for the heck of it, I asked Chat GPT why the US wouldn't die like every other empire:
That's a thought-provoking question! History has certainly shown that no empire lasts forever—whether through internal decline, external pressures, or shifts in global power. The USA, like any nation, isn't immune to change. However, it's also unique in that it’s not a traditional empire in the way past dominant powers like Rome or the British Empire were. Its strength comes not just from territorial expansion but from economic influence, cultural power, and technological leadership.
That being said, the future of any nation depends on how it adapts to challenges—economic shifts, political divisions, global competition, and even societal transformation. While some argue that the USA could experience decline similar to past empires, others believe it has the ability to reinvent itself and maintain influence in different ways.
Thank you Mark! I love the positive note from a bot, but the only thing it left out was keeping the democrats out of office to help guarantee America’s survival and success 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
More to come…… of what? BB playing president from Argentina? Or Ireland? Why doesn’t he just throw his sombrero in the ring? Teddy Roosevelt had some words to say about being in the arena. And the critics in the peanut gallery.
Bill objects to DJT stating the obvious, claiming he goes against God’s will. I felt the earth move in Florida over that whopper! Then Bill says the citizens of the disputed lands should be deciding who rules the land. Another earthquake in Florida! I haven’t commented lately because Bill is still giving us his usual B.S. and NOT giving us what we signed up for: sound financial advice. His minions do, but Bill sticks to the irrelevant political aspects of the current administration. I enjoy the comments on Bill immensely but save my “breath” given he isn’t listening to the comments anyway. Keep up the great work, Tom and Dan. Bill, save your time and ink for something relevant.
So let me get this straight. Trump states the obvious, specifically the Rooskies are going to get to keep Crimea, which they are and somehow he's become a "Tool of History"? Inherent in Trump's observation is we will quit bleeding money providing the Ukes with guns for free and will thus be (hopefully) able to eschew military spending by that much. Then there's ther attendant Rare Earth mineral deal to partially pay us back for the treasure we've dumped in Ukraine.
So what's wrong with all of that Bill?
"So what's wrong with all of that Bill?"
It starts and stops with the fact that it is Donald J. Trump making the effort and calling the shots - drives Bonner nuts....
Right on, right on, right on Brother! It's indisputable that if Cacklin' Kamala were doing the exact same things our dear editor would be lauding her efforts as "noble" and "statesman like". It's pathetic and disgusting.
“…including means-testing social welfare/pension/medical care benefits,…”
In other words, punish those who’ve actually been productive and successful by reducing/eliminating their benefits, which they were forced by the government to pay into all of their working lives; yet reward the losers, moochers, and leeches who caused themselves to end up with minimal, or no, “means.” Yeah. THAT’S fair.
Please Sluggo, it's much more important to take from those who produce, and give to those who don't, as per the party of mental illness. Why else would a corrupt government allow 20 million illegals in so they could control the vote for the next 200 years? Very much like one of the old leaders of the party of mental illness succeded at many decades ago. LBJ said "I'll have those "N"""Rs" voting Democratic for the next 200 years" as he read the final copy of the Civil Rights Act.
Out of the 20 million illegals, only 25% are currently on our social security dole, making only $2000 each a month...as our American public become homeless and the SS system goes bankrupt...thanks to the party of mental illness...
☝️ Nailed it! 🎯
Finally, Bill has lets us know why he has been so successful!!! He has a direct line to God. How do we know??? He tells us how God is thinking long term and not short term. Gosh, that's almost unfair. Some of us pray to our Lord but only a very small nbr through history have had direct contact with him. Many of us have indirect lines to him through prayer and feel blessed, when and if he answers our prayers. However, I'm sure Bill thanks the Lord for his family and success in life.
What is shocking is---you think you have anything decent, good, important, valuable or reveling to say regarding any subject. You are past anytime that you might have offered any decent opinion of limited value. The one issue that takes down GREAT Countries, is ALWAYS VERY GREAT PROSPERITY, which leads to wrong thinking (and sometimes no thinking) regarding all issues and subjects. Caring about Country goes away and the self is what remains.
RALPH W.
I remember reading a book about Rome. According to the author ehen Rome was a Republic the rich people would always choose Rome over money. But in later years of the Empire money was the priority. Sounds like what happened here when our overlords transferred the manufacturing base overseas in order to make more money. There are plenty of YouTube videos now illustrating how the large manufacturers make huge profits producing in China. Even Trump's $59.99 Bible was printed in China at $3 a pop.
Cartero, you are spot-on. Say ol', Say ol' - it is all about the money. Trump folded on tariffs when the big boys like Apple had a problem with getting their products in and not having their profit substantially reduced. So, as always, it is about the money. Good ol' they are rippin' us off except if it effects the Big Boys and then he runs away with his tail between his legs. And, not mentioned today - why are we still in the Middle East? America doesn't need to spend any money there. Unfortunately, it isn't going to change - maybe if Trump had stood up to the Big Boys but he folded in a heartbeat. The World doesn't look bright ahead. The Fan approaches.
THIS is Trump's Master Plan. You won't see this in Western "media", particularly because this information is produced by Chinese citizens and it usually get immediately demonetized and soon censored on major platforms. This creator has had his videos removed by YT many times - watch this while you still can:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRaOud_ydaA
Odd how the "Common Man" in both Countries appear to have the same problems - too much Corruption, too much Apathy and too much "government"...
Yes brother Starboard, my buddy has worked in China for the past two years and just “escaped” and he says the government is blaming the past few years of economic downturn on Trump and America, trying to turn the masses against us. He also said the great majority believe their news less then the American public, so there is hope 🙏
your right, "Who the hell does he think he is". I mean that is your job Bill! You should be cutting the peace treat, what with your world travels, cram a trip to Kiev and Moscow and get it done already! I mean what does it mean to be president today? All you really need be is a federal judge! Or perhaps a financial newsletter guru!