Yearly Archives: 2011

Ten Years of Blood and Treasure

Posted on September 12, 2011 by DRenegade

Ten years after the September 11th attacks from al-Qaida/Taliban forces in Afghanistan, the United States has “reported” approved a plan to begin formal peace talks. Let’s make this easy: burn the poppy fields. The United States has turned a blind … Continue reading →

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Fear Is In The Air

Posted on September 12, 2011 by DRenegade

CBOE MKT VOLATILITY IDX is a fund which allows investors to make money off of fear. Although it measures market volatility, it reacts positively when people are afraid and is nicknamed “the fear index”. How afraid is the world? The graphic below … Continue reading →

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The Fall Into Arbitrary Law

Posted on September 12, 2011 by DRenegade

September 17th is Constitution Day and I’m sorry to report our U.S. Constitution is in grave condition. It occurs to me that almost no part of the Constitution remains intact. It’s true we still have government bodies using the same … Continue reading →

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The New JOBS BILL Will Be Fully Paid For …

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Hans

… through government T-shirt sales:  

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September 11, 2011 – National Grandparents Day

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Hans

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 09, 2011   Presidential Proclamation National Grandparents Day          The support of loved ones provides the earliest and often most powerful influence on our lives.  Grandparents hold a … Continue reading →

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Cherokee County 912 – First Responders’ Appreciation Day

Posted on September 11, 2011 by DRenegade

The Cherokee County 912 Project held their First Responders’ Appreciation Day on September 10, 2011 in Murphy, North Carolina. Ceremony and lunch was in honor of all First Responders: Fire, Rescue, Medical, Police, Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, TVA, USFS, NCFS, … Continue reading →

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The Light of Freedom Fading in America

Posted on September 11, 2011 by DRenegade

We are at the final crossroads, my friends, and the decisions we make today will determine whether we tell our children, and those who come after us, what we did to restore the land, or how with our own sloth … Continue reading →

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George Bush – Shanksville 9/11 Memorial

Posted on September 11, 2011 by DRenegade

President George Bush spoke at the Shanksville Memorial in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2011. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YICZ8AFcALU He is correct: 9/11 will never feel like history, evil is real and so is courage.

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A Gold Blast from the Past

Posted on September 10, 2011 by DRenegade

An ounce of gold closed at $1867.70 on September 9, 2011. While the merits of buying gold and silver are one of the main topics of discussion today, the main argument against purchasing precious metals is that the price has … Continue reading →

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Are the Mexican Drug Cartels Running Our Banks?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by DRenegade

Are Wachovia, Bank of America and Wells Fargo money laundering Mexican drug cartel money? This interview from Bloomberg is with Martin Woods who was the anti-money laundering officer for Wachovia. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3PH_qlHTXg American Banks ‘High’ On Drug Money

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This Is What Democracy in Egypt Looks Like

Posted on September 9, 2011 by DRenegade

The demonstrations in Egypt where signs stating that the gas chambers are ready were the beginning of Israeli flag burning rallies: The demonstrations today in Cairo show a stark contrast to the new Egyptian awakening portrayed by our leaders. As … Continue reading →

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It’s Over …

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Hans

Posted today on Market-Ticker by Karl Denninger: … I believe the alarm has now rung.  The market calls all bluffs and that’s exactly what it’s doing right here, right now, today.  The lies have been overwhelmed by the functional facts – that … Continue reading →

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The Consequence of Failure

Posted on September 9, 2011 by DRenegade

Before the president’s speech outlining his latest jobs’ creation plan, the media speculated that the cost would be $200, then $300, then $400 billion. The final tag was $447 billion. My thoughts prior to the speech: The president would present … Continue reading →

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A Nation Without Laws

Posted on September 9, 2011 by DRenegade

A government of laws, and not of men              John Adams Our republic in on a precipice as the executive branch has taken over the roles of both the judicial and legislative branches. Through the use of executive orders and … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Resources Public Hearings In North Carolina

Posted on September 9, 2011 by DRenegade

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is holding public hearings across the state beginning this week and ending September 28th. They will be considering changes in fishing, hunting, and trapping regulations. Some of the changes are very minor but some … Continue reading →

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