Category Archives: Financial

EU Tells Lawmakers Bailouts Prevented Spread of Bank Failures

Posted on January 8, 2014 by DRenegade

Bailouts to Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Cyprus prevented disorderly default and the spread of bank runs to other countries, the European Commission said, as it defended its response to the euro-area debt crisis. The rescue programs, with commitments totaling 396 billion … Continue reading →

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Bitcoin: The Sexiest Non-Solution Of All Time?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by DRenegade

by Brandon Smith A few years back, at the end of 2009, I was approached on two separate occasions by people claiming to be “representatives” of a digital alternative currency format. I was, of course, intrigued by the initial proposal, … Continue reading →

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Limbaugh: Obama ‘Is an Absolute Economic Idiot’

Posted on January 7, 2014 by DRenegade

Rush Limbaugh Tuesday called President Obama an “Absolute Economic Idiot” at the top of his syndicated radio program. Limbaugh was referring to remarks made by the president earlier in the day at the White House in an effort to extend unemployment insurance. … Continue reading →

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Surprise drop in euro zone inflation shows deflation risk

Posted on January 7, 2014 by DRenegade

Euro zone inflation fell in December after a small increase the previous month, increasing the European Central Bank’s challenge of avoiding deflation as well as supporting the bloc’s recovery. Consumer price inflation in the 17 countries then sharing the euro stood … Continue reading →

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A Message from Sen. Kay Hagan

Posted on January 7, 2014 by DRenegade

We Need to Restore Emergency Unemployment Insurance for North Carolinians North Carolina is accustomed to standing out from the rest of the nation – for being the most military-friendly, for having the first public university and the best community college … Continue reading →

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Reid won’t rule out filibuster elimination

Posted on January 6, 2014 by DRenegade

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Sunday said he was not currently considering an elimination of the filibuster for legislation, but he warned that the country could not remain “paralyzed” by Republican obstruction. Reid and the Senate Democratic majority … Continue reading →

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The Economy Is Going To Implode – Part 2 of 8 | Ann Barnhardt

Posted on January 5, 2014 by DRenegade

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Uncle Sam’s New Year’s Binge: Borrows $1,088 Per Household in 1 Day

Posted on January 3, 2014 by DRenegade

Uncle Sam—AKA the federal government—went on a New Year’s Eve binge, adding a net of $125,202,709,546.99 to its total debt in just the one day of Dec. 31, 2013, according to the U.S. Treasury. That equals approximately $1,088.60 for each of … Continue reading →

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‘The Myth of the Robber Barons’ Explained (Part 1)

Posted on January 3, 2014 by DRenegade

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The Mises View: “The Usefulness of Austrian Economics” | Peter G. Klein

Posted on January 2, 2014 by DRenegade

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Soaring Caracas Stock Exchange Undergoes 1000 For 1 “Stock Split”

Posted on January 2, 2014 by DRenegade

For generating the greatest “wealth effect” and highest return of any global stock market in the world in 2013, the Caracas stock exchange, which closed the year at the ripe level of 2.7 million, is getting surprisingly little attention or … Continue reading →

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Four key lessons from 2013

Posted on January 2, 2014 by DRenegade

1) Politicians believe there are no consequences for destroying our liberty… Stimulus and response. That’s the easiest way of summing this up. When politicians steal, and there are no consequences, they’re going to keep stealing. Cyprus proved this point handily. … Continue reading →

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Words Cannot Express

Posted on January 1, 2014 by DRenegade

From Dan Morgan To my readers, By now you have heard of the loss of HH6 and John’s newborn son. John has been a good friend and a brother. More importantly, he is Family. Folks, now it’s time to take … Continue reading →

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Economist Caution: Prepare For ‘Massive Wealth Destruction’

Posted on December 31, 2013 by DRenegade

Take immediate steps to protect your wealth . . . NOW! That’s exactly what many well-respected economists, billionaires, and noted authors are telling you to do — experts such as Marc Faber, Peter Schiff, Donald Trump, and Robert Wiedemer. According to … Continue reading →

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And Yet the Stock Market Continues to Hit New Highs

Posted on December 31, 2013 by DRenegade

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