Posts Tagged ‘Economy’
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Episode 389: Economic Failure – Argentina and Japan(5-24-2013)…
Show Summary:
As the currency wars continue to unwind between nation states, the world economy slowly grinds to a standstill. Japan, with its recent embarkment in Abenomics has seen significant gains in the Nikkei stock exchange. However, at the risk of increasing sovereign bond yields that could make interest rates unsustainable for Japan. Throughout the last 20 years, this game economic Russian roulette has been played by the BOJ and the government of Japan. Soon it will be game over.
The same can be said with Argentina, as the communist led government under President Kirchner slowly destroys an economy that once flourished. Now the economy of Argentina is slowly succumbing to another nightmare of debt and destruction, as the economy slowly grinds to a halt due to high inflation.
Show Notes/Topics And Links:
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Both countries are going through periods of extreme economic turmoil
Argentina
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The country that just went through an economic collapse a decade earlier is now heading in the same direction again
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Slow growth, with little to no prospects of expanding due to inflation
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Curtsey of Aljazeera, Argentina’s inflation strategy draws scorn, by Lucia Newman – video on Aljazeera’s website
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Argentinean citizens are hoarding United States dollars at an alarming rate
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Curtsey of ZeroHedge, Argentines Are Hoarding 1 Of Every 15 Cash Dollars In The World, by Tyler Durden
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Essentially, the mismanagement of the socialist/communist lead economy is what is causing this destruction – hope and change anyone?
Japan
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Money printing is the order of the day for Japan, as the country once again turns to another bout of QE to try to rescue a doomed economy
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But it will not work – when will this game end?
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Curtsey of Yahoo Finance, Dr. Doom: Correction Coming for Japanese Stocks, Yen, by Lawrence Lweitinn
Lat Cozad
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Episode 375: Avoiding Prepper Fatigue(5-12-2013)…
Show Notes/Topics:
Adult Podcast
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
Happy Mother’s Day
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Go give mom a hug and a kiss
Short Podcast Today
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It’s a holiday, so today’s podcast is going to be short and to the point
Avoiding Prepper Fatigue
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I personally think that we get to involved on problems that we aware of – for instance the Federal Reserve, the economy, peak oil, terrorist attacks just to name a few
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Sometimes we get to involved and to worried about events that we have no control over
Waiting For The Inevitable
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As preppers, we try to get ahead of the curve – we do this by making plans for the future and purchasing preparedness gear within our financial means
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However, there is no reason to get bent out of shape because of “potential” disasters
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Make a plan and stick to it – talk to your prepper friends and family members to make sure everybody is on the page
Television And The Two Worlds
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I will probably piss a lot of people off when I get to this topic, so please take it with a grain of salt
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Living in two worlds – the make belief existence(The Matrix) and the land of the real
Lat Cozad
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Episode 368: Monthly Economic Review(5-5-2013)…
Show Notes/Topics And Links:
Adult Podcast
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
America
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Much better than expected job report numbers
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But does that mean anything?
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The participation rate is still at 1979 levels – Jimmy Carter peanut farmer days
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Chicago PMI was in contraction territory
China
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Is slowing down, as China’s new government is struggling to maintain current economic output
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HSBC and China’s official manufacturing PMI numbers came in above contraction(barely), but below expectations
Europe
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The bleeding economic ulcer that will not heal
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All major manufacturing countries in the EU are now contracting
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Including Germany and Ireland(Celtic Tiger)
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There is little doubt that Europe is in the midst of a major economic depression
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Curtsey of CNBC.com and Reuters, Euro Zone Factory Downturn Deepens in April: PMI Survey, by Staff
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With all of the countries in the Euro Zone combined as a collective, makes for the largest economy in terms of GDP in the world
Lat Cozad
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Episode 355: 30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper(4-22-2013)…
Show Notes/Topics:
Adult Podcast
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
Changing Up The Schedule
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Having some difficulty with making quality content on a couple of shows – starting to burn out on a couple of topics
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Will change the schedule up this week – giving the Hard Assets and Firearms And Preppers podcast a breather for a bit
Impending Economic Crisis
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This commodity smack down has me very concerned
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Standing on the precipices of another severe economic crisis
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People are either setting on the sidelines with their money, or they simply do not have any money to spend at the moment, due to financial hardships
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This economic system needs to be scraped for something new, as the current economic paradigm is broken
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I’m not even talking about derivatives here – this is a basic economic meltdown
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The To Big To Fail financial institutions need to come to an end
Cash Is King
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Cash is not a bad place to be in at the moment
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Diversify were your cash is kept
This Week’s Schedule(4-22/28-2013)
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Monday – Episode 355: 30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper(4-22-2013)…
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Tuesday – Episode 356: Geo-Political Report(4-23-2013)… -
Tuesday – Episode 356: Appreciating What We Have And Rebuilding The Family Unit(4-23-2013)…
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Wednesday – Episode 357: Fitness Prepping – Cutting Weight/Crash Diet(4-24-2013)…
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Thursday – Episode 358: Bug Out Bags From Around The World Revisited(4-25-2013)…
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Friday – Episode 359: Personal Debt Solutions – Get Out Of Debt(4-26-2013)…
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Saturday – Episode 360: The Week In Review From A Libertarian’s Perspective(4-27-2013)…
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Sunday – Episode 361: Diversifying Skills In The New Normal(4-28-2013)…
Later,
Lat Cozad
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My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio. Also, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. And don’t forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.
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Episode 340: The Economic Month In Review(4-7-2013)…
Show Summary:
As the economic data continues to deteriorate in America and Europe, the world needs to awaken to the idea of a sever economic contraction that is only months away. Furthermore, I think it is about time that MSM(Main Stream Media) starts to report the truth and hold our policy makers accountable for the lies that they have been spreading. The lies of course being that everything is swell and the economies of the world are doing fantastic.
The reality of situation is that nothing further could be from the truth. Macro economic data from America and Europe confirm the decline of the two largest economies in the world. As this decline continues to accelerate, it will only be a mater of time before reality sets in for equity markets.
And that my friends is the time when we need to hold onto our hats(or helmets if you prefer). When the bottom finally falls out on this credit driven stock market rally, rest assured the repercussions will be sever. More than likely resulting in a tremendous drop in the markets and billions of dollars in wealth disappearing in a matter of days.
Show Notes/Topics And Links:
Adult Podcast
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
Links
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Curtsey of Mish’s Global Economic Analysis, Jobs +88,000, Unemployment Rate 7.6%, Household Survey Employment Drops by 206,000, by Mish Shedlock
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Curtsey of CNBC and Reuters, US Consumer Sentiment Tumbles to December 2011 Lows, by Staff
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Curtsey of Markit Ecnomicics, European Compositie PMI Data
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Curtsey of MSN Money, Midday movers: FedEx, Caterpillar, by MSN Money partner
Charts
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Is Dr. Copper signaling a decline in manufacturing demand?
Copper MoM Change
Curtsey of CnnMoney.com
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
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Episode 333: Weekly Economic And Crime Reports(3-31-2013)…
Show Summary:
Well, here we go. The American economy is currently contracting in the first quarter of 2013. We saw anemic growth in the last quarter of 2012, with the 3rd and final revision of fourth quarter GDP showing only .37 growth. The brainiac economists were hoping and calling for .5 growth. And that is really friggin awesome, NOT!
For today’s show, I will dive into the macro economic data for that last week. Additionally, I will discuss the divergence in the stock market and the real economy. The stock market is due for a correction; that correction will probably be severe.
For closing the show out, I will discuss vigilante justice in Mexico, as people are tired of dealing with the crime coming from the drug war. Eventually, when you have chaos and corruption, people will take their safety into their own hands. Frontier justice anybody?
Show Notes/Topics And Links:
Adult Podcast
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
This Show
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There were no show notes when I recorded this podcast, so the notes below are more like a general summary of today’s podcast – Enjoy!
Economy
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GDP sucks and we’re in a another downturn with this economy – believe that!
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The economy on the street is in shambles as the stock market continues to climp
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Curtsey of ZeroHedge, Chart Of The Day: Deja Vu All Over Again, by Tyler Durden
Charts curtsey Of ZeroHedge.com and Bloomberg.com
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Study that chart closely – prepare for the stock market correction/crash cause it is a coming
Crime
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Frontier justice in Mexico?
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Curtsey of DailyMail.co.uk, Thousands of armed vigilantes takeover Mexican town, arrest police and shoot at tourists after ‘commander’ is killed and dumped in the street, by Alex Gore
Monday
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30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper will be released in the latter part of the day on Monday, probably late in the afternoon
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
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Episode 326: Weekly Economic And Crime Reports(3-24-2013)…
Show Notes/Topics And Links:
Adult Podcast
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
This Show
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There were no show notes when I recorded this podcast, so the notes below are more like a general summary of today’s podcast – Enjoy!
Economy:
European Economic Melt Down Continues
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Flash PMI readings for Europe were abysmal
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Of the larger countries, only Germany is managing to hang on, but their manufacturing PMI readings contracted last month as well
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Curtsey of Mish’s Global Economic Trends Analysis, Hope vs. Reality; Eurozone Downturn Intensifies, Led by Sharpest Drop in French Private Sector Output in Four Years, by Mish Shedlock
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Japan’s economy continues to falter, as export data misses big – Japan Exports Fall but Firms’ Mood Improves Amid Recovery Hopes
Crime:
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What happens when the elite get away with economic crimes against the common people?
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Short answer – nothing. And that is the insanity of too big to fail
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Curtsey of The New York Times, After the ‘London Whale’, by THE EDITORIAL BOARD
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There seems to be no justice for those who are apparently above the law
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
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Episode 319: Weekly Economic And Crime Reports(3-17-2013)…
Show Notes/Topics And Links:
Adult Podcast
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
Economy:
America
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Are we recovering?
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Recent ISM data for manufacturing and services would seem to suggest so
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And the regional Fed indices are looking strong
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Retail sales rock
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But consumer sentiment sucks
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Curtsey of Bloomberg, Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Falls to Lowest Point in Year, Jeanna Smialek
Europe
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What else is there to say?
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One word – depression
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Germany seems to be trying to stay a float, with manufacturing leading the way
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But how long will that last?
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France? Hello socialism
Japan
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Let’s print and kick this currency war a rocking
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This will end badly
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Crime:
Oakland, Kalifornia
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Curtsey of New York Times, Overrun by Crime, Oakland Looks to Make Allies in Community, NORIMITSU ONISHI
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Seems like a desperate act, will see if this plan works in the future
New York, NY
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Curtsey of The New York Daily News, Enraged protesters battle cops in Brooklyn streets during third night of rioting after it’s revealed that 16-year-old Kimani Gray was shot in the back,
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By Chelsia Rose Marcius and Shane Dixon Kavanaugh
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Riots always scare me, especially if the intensity of the riot carries on and cannot be controlled – situational awareness is paramount
England, Swinton, Greater Manchester
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A curios story from the UK
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Curtsey of The Telegraph, Real life superhero stops fight against crime after he is attacked, By Telegraph Reporters
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Their hearts are at least in the right place
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It is all about community – grassroots movements and neighborhood watches help if people are serious and vigilant
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But you got to follow the rules of engagement and try not to become an instigator
Later,
Lat Cozad
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Episode 308: 30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper(2-26-2013)…
Show Summary:
Welcome to another episode of 30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper. Lots of different topics to cover today, including my thoughts on bugging out, the economy and some politics. Should be a damn good show! Show set down, buckle up and get ready. The show is about to begin.
Show Notes/Topics And Links:
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
Prepping-Bugging Out
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The move is complete, the storage unit is empty and hopefully some stability will come in the next 3-4 weeks for the podcast. And that is close to the timeline that I am looking at for going back to 5 shows a week.
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During the move, I saw a an old bookstore that stated they are buying used textbooks – dropped by yesterday and unloaded one of my textbooks for $10 dollars. How much potential money do you have setting around?
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Have you considered moving and going to another state, country? Does the standard of living suck where you live? How about picking up an extra job or other ways to bring in extra income? These are relevant questions that we all need to ask ourselves, as the world’s growth engine succumbs to peak oil and the fallacy of central government planning
Economy
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The 2nd revision of 2012 4th qtr GDP growth is set to come out on Thursday. Economists think that the revised number will show an expansion to .5 growth, as opposed to the -.1 non-growth from the first print
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Richmond Fed is out today
Politics/Healthcare
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Obamacare is sucking and will suck even worse by 2014
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This is what happens when a 2000 page law is forced feed down the American people’s throats
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Curtsey of The Economic Collapse, 50 Signs That The U.S. Health Care System Is A Gigantic Money Making Scam That Is About To Collapse, by Michael Snyder
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Part of the Mr. Snyder’s post, examined a comment made by Paul Krugman – here is the excerpt
Eventually we do have a problem. That the population is getting older, health care costs are rising…there is this question of how we’re going to pay for the programs. The year 2025, the year 2030, something is going to have to give…. …. We’re going to need more revenue…Surely it will require some sort of middle class taxes as well.. We won’t be able to pay for the kind of government the society will want without some increase in taxes… on the middle class, maybe a value added tax…And we’re also going to have to make decisions about health care, doc pay for health care that has no demonstrated medical benefits . So the snarky version…which I shouldn’t even say because it will get me in trouble is death panels and sales taxes is how we do this.
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Pretty much shows where the gov wants to take us and the economy to – serfdom
Lat Cozad
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Episode 307: Hard Assets – Precious Metals(2-22-2013)…
Show Summary:
Well I wanted to give everybody a heads up and let them know that this a prerecorded podcast. The recording of this podcast happened on 2-20-2013. The reason that I feel that this important is because some of the topics covered on today’s show are time sensitive and might not be relevant by Friday(but I got a feeling that there will probably not be any significant news between Wednesday and Friday)
Now, all that being said, precious metals today got friggin hammered. This is all very interesting, as I feel that precious metals are currently signaling the underlying weakness of the economy. Buying opportunities abound for physical precious metals. But could prices fall further? We will just have to pay attention and see.
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Silver and Gold were hammered today, but this trend has been developing for several weeks now(especially gold)
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Buying opportunities for silver
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Are precious metals signaling the underlying weakness in the economy?
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The industrial use of silver, curtsey of Wikipedia
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Don’t forget to save, save and save. Cash is always key and having some cash on hand when the economy is tanking is the smart move. Not only for buying opportunities, but in case employment is lost as well. If equities/stocks take a significant nose dive over the coming months, expect employers to slash jobs
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6-8 months of “Oh crap, this is going to suck!” money sitting on the side lines is not a bad idea at all
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Was hoping to attend a local coin show, but due to work, I will probably have to miss – sucks! However, if I make it, I will have an update on next weeks show
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
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