Category: Global
Firebombs in Paris
Taxes, tariffs, regulations – they’re all ways to transfer wealth and power from the common man to the elite who control the government.
How Did She Survive Here?
This was our land. We had heard that there were people living up here. But we doubted it. It was too barren, too bleak, and too dry.
What the French Could Teach AOC…
Proponents typically look to Europe for guidance. They see Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and believe ‘soft socialism’ isn’t so bad.
Trump’s Real Motivation to End the Trade War
We never expected the president to go Full Retard on his trade war. Instead, we thought he would settle the issue…as he did the trade war with Canada and Mexico…in some ongoing, negotiated mush.
What the Forex Guys Know About Brexit That the Rest of Us Don’t
Amongst my finance colleagues, I was one of the few that thought Brexit was a good idea. The EU has been a dead zone for growth. Last year, the US grew more than twice as fast as the EU
Bill vs the Bull
Warning: The following may not be suitable for today’s namby-pamby, panty-waisted, gluten-fearing audiences.
Why Walmart Could be a Better Investment Than Amazon
I like to invest in businesses with real tangible asset backing. Slow and steady investment in quality assets will win the race in the end. That’s why Walmart has something Amazon can’t catch.
We’re Losing Our Originario ‘War’
The more you travel, the more you want to travel light. And that means we need to dump the heavy claptrap out of our luggage. The more ground we cover…the more we discover we don’t really need it. We find plenty more wherever we go.
Prepare for the Financial Volcanic Eruption
I’m in New Plymouth, on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand (NZ). The bolthole search continues. You’ll find more on that below.
Your Valentine’s Day Required Reading
We didn’t design atoms…nor do we control evolution…or even our own thoughts.Thinking merely justifies and rationalises our prejudices and instincts.
Who’s Going to Cut Down the Fairy Tree?
We left the warm and friendly west coast of Central America on Friday. Now, we are on the south coast of Ireland. Still friendly, but less warm.
Why Economic Policy Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Here’s the idea I’d like to discuss today — does the world need a unified economic order? Or, in other words, is globalism a good thing?
Bill Bonner’s Grand Strategic Plan Revealed
We cannot remember, understand, or keep track of complicated investment tactics. We have to keep it simple.