Category Archives: Financial

Stick a Fork in It: We Will Have to Pay to Save Money?

The following report to Tim Geithner from the “Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association” shows what JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have in mind for Treasury bill auctions: There was a lengthy discussion regarding the … Continue reading

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RED ALERT: CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS EXPLAINED – Ann Barnhardt

as of 2008 News out of Brussels last night was that a package is being put together that would haircut Greek bonds by 70%, thus only paying back 30 cents on the dollar to anyone holding Greek paper. This will … Continue reading

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Who Is Manipulating the Stock Market?

The New York Stock Exchange rose 415 points (3.4%) in January. But who is buying stocks? The bulk of the trades (30-50%) are made at the end of the trading sessions. Ever wonder if anyone is actually looking out for … Continue reading

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road

United States banks have “more than $80 billion of exposure to Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Greece”.  As outlined in an earlier article, the true figure is $616 trillion when derivatives are included. Technically $616 trillion is more than $80 … Continue reading

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How to Conquer a Nation without Firing a Shot

It’s Official: German Economy Minister Demands Surrender Of Greek Budget Policy, Says It Is First Of Many Such Sovereign “Requests” While over the past 2 days there may have been some confusion as to who, what, how or where is … Continue reading

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What Is the Impact of the Federal Reserve’s Latest Statement?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GZmORmXATA The extension of near zero interest rates by the Federal Reserve this week through 2014 is an act of desperation. The world’s economy is collapsing and the Fed has no tools left to counteract their failed fiscal policy. As … Continue reading

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Tim Geithner Has Given America’s Treasure Away: the Secret European Bailout

Chart from Zerohedge This chart shows how Tim Geithner is supporting the bailout of the European Union without any Congressional oversight. How much money has already been transferred? $614.4 billion in the past eight weeks. Remember the first stimulus giveaway … Continue reading

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Another Green Energy Company Bankrupt – Cost to Taxpayers Is $118.5 Million

Ener1 is the latest Obama endorsed Green Energy company to file for bankruptcy protection. The cost to taxpayers is $118.5 million and the company needs an “infusion” of $81 million to restructure. Obama mentioned this partnership in his state of … Continue reading

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The True State of the Union: US Banks Have $248 Trillion in Notional Derivatives at Risk

I know that the financial information presented in this article may be seen as just another piece of bad news to add the list. However, this may be the one article that explains the true gravity of our country’s financial … Continue reading

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Iran will make the world unsafe for Americans in the shortest possible time

Mohammad Kossari, deputy head of the Iranian parliament’s foreign affairs and national security committee has warned the US not to interfere when Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz. While Russia, China and Iran are playing a game of chess, the … Continue reading

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Why Do You Have Still Have Money in a Bank?

This will not be a long dissertation concerning the failed monetary policy of the United States, the theft of private property by Jon Corzine or the redistribution of privately held GM bonds to labor unions. Watch this short video and ask … Continue reading

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How Much Longer Will the Dollar Be the World’s Reserve Currency?

Bank holiday was considered by Obama in 2009 The following articles show a progression since late 2010 of countries abandoning the dollar (USD) as the world’s reserve currency. There are multiple reasons why the average American should be concerned: 1. … Continue reading

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CNNMoney: Anonymous Is Not A Threat

CNNMoney.com has written an article designed to alleviate any fears of Anonymous after their cyberattacks on the “Department of Justice, the FBI, the Copyright Office, the Motion Picture Association, the Recording Industry Association, and several other music industry sites on Thursday” … Continue reading

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Newt Gingrich Highlights from the CNN South Carolina Debate

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhNv5vLCjGI Newt Gingrich did well in another debate where once again the real issues facing our future were not discussed. I give Mr. Gingrich credit for what I would consider another victory last night. The highlights here do not represent … Continue reading

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Credit Suisse Gets a Sweetheart Deal from Bernanke

Even an idiot can understand how bad the Federal Reserve is: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE3oiKuU8UI#! If we could audit the Federal Reserve, we might know how much money they lost in this bailout. Everyone should watch the end of this movie starting at … Continue reading

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