Money Archives

Ron Paul Says Trump’s New Trade Treaty that Replaces NAFTA Actually Increases Government Control

October 9, 2018 Ron Paul 0

A true free trade deal would simply reduce or eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers. It would not dictate wages and labor standards, or require inter-governmental cooperation on environmental standards and monetary policy.

Goldman Sachs Launches a Cryptocurrency Called US Dollar Coin (USDC). A Company Owned by the Federal Reserve Will Regulate It.

October 4, 2018 perc360 0

Goldman Sachs’ startup cryptocurrency company, Circle, is launching the US Dollar Coin, or USDC, with the goal of replacing US currency. Coinbase, which is owned by the Federal Reserve, is on track to become the nation’s crypto-regulatory agency.

Republicans Passed $850-Billion Spending Bill to Avoid Funding the Border Wall

October 1, 2018 Breitbart 1

The President can unilaterally fund the Wall without Congress on the basis of being the Commander in Chief of the military, which exists to defend the nation. Defense of the nation it the purpose of the wall.

New Jersey Public Worker Pension Fund Considers Dropping Nike Stocks over Colin Kaepernick Ad Campaign

October 1, 2018 NJ.com 1

New Jersey’s $77-billion public worker pension fund is considering dumping its Nike investments after a representative of retired police officers and firefighters requested it to divest from its Nike holdings because of the controversial advertisement featuring Colin Kaepernick.

Venezuelan Citizens Wait in Line for Up to 5 Days to Buy Gasoline Using New Payment System for Government-Subsidized Fuel

September 27, 2018 Breitbart 0

The ghastly delays were due to a shortage of gasoline and a new payment scheme devised devised by President Niclolas Maduro to prevent foreigners from buying gasoline that is subsidized by the government.

How Sweden Transformed into a Wealthy Capitalist Economy After Socialist Policies and High Taxes Failed

September 20, 2018 Fox News 1

If America wanted to follow Sweden’s successful turnaround, the US would need to deregulate more markets, reform Social Security, remove all taxes on property and inheritance, etc. [Marxists will never agree to that, even if they thought it would be good for the economy because, to them, control over the people is more important than prosperity.]

Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fails to Explain How She’ll Pay for the $40 Trillion in “Free” Benefits

September 17, 2018 CNN 1

Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a socialist, gave a confusing explanation of how “Medicare for all” would ultimately save Americans money as she claims because it is a false argument.

New Jersey Couple Raised $400,000 for Homeless Man on GoFundMe and Kept the Money

August 27, 2018 Breitbart 0

A GoFundMe campaign raised more than $400,000 in a homeless veteran’s name, but he says he has not received the funds. The fundraising couple reportedly spent half the fortune and the remainder is still in the boyfriend’s savings account instead of a trust for the veteran who is now living under a bridge.

Five States Win $839 Million Lawsuit Against Obamacare Program’s Unconstitutional Tax on States

August 27, 2018 Breitbart 0

The Obama administration created a regulation requiring states to pay an unconstitutional fee that is styled as a tax on the states. Texas sued in federal court and was joined by Indiana, Nebraska, Kansas, and Louisiana- the states were awarded a total of $839 million.

Each Household in Chicago Is Obligated to Pay Nearly $125,000 – Mostly in Pension Liability

August 20, 2018 ZeroHedge 0

Chicagoans have no idea how much pension debt Illinois politicians have placed upon them, a staggering total of $130,000 billion, which leaves each household on the hook for $125,000. People are getting what they voted for, but are not yet aware of the magnitude of the crisis.

Jeff Bezos of Amazon Is Becoming Washington DC’s Biggest Government Contractor

August 20, 2018 Vanity Fair 3

There’s a new scandal quietly unfolding in Washington. It’s far bigger than Housing Secretary Ben Carson buying a $31,000 dinette set for his office, or former EPA chief Scott Pruitt deploying an aide to hunt

Anti-Jihad Blogger Kicked Off Patreon by MasterCard

August 20, 2018 Speroforum 0

Author Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch was informed that he was cut off by Patreon on orders from MasterCard and believes that MasterCard and Patreon are deleting accounts that have been targeted by the leftist Southern Poverty Law Center, which labeled him as a “hate group leader.”

Need to Know is as serious as it gets, but laughter is good for the soul and helps maintain sanity amid the chaos.

A cowboy walks into a bar, orders three mugs of beer, and drinks them by taking sips out of each one in turn. When he orders three more, the bartender says: “You know, a mug goes flat after I draw it, and it would taste better if you bought one at a time.” The cowboy says: “I have two brothers. One is an Airborne Ranger, the other is a Navy Seal, both now serving overseas. When we all left our home, we promised we’d drink this way to remember the days when we drank together. So I’m drinking one beer for each of my brothers and one for myself.” The cowboy becomes a regular in the bar and always drinks the same way but, one day, he only orders two mugs. All the regulars fall silent, and the bartender says: “I don’t want to intrude on your grief, but I just want to offer my condolences on your loss.” The cowboy laughs and says: “No, it’s not that. Everybody’s fine. It’s just that, last Sunday, my wife and I joined the 1st Baptist Church, and I had to quit drinking. Hasn’t affected my brothers though.”