Tag Archives: NC Renegade

Step Up or Stand Up?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by DRenegade

Obama challenged businesses to “step up” and hire people to speed up the economic recovery. Here is another course of action: Let the free market loose by getting the government out of our way. No Healthcare, Cap & Trade and … Continue reading →

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The Dead Cat Bounce by the US Dollar

Posted on May 12, 2011 by DRenegade

This is a classic dead cat bounce by the US Dollar as it appears to fight desperately to avoid dropping below the much watched ‘72 level. We say fight, but the real situation is not a fight at all, it’s … Continue reading →

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Shame on Colorado

Posted on May 11, 2011 by DRenegade

Colorado was recognized as one of five states that were bellwether states in the book “Megatrends”. However Colorado’s days as a state that led the nation in future trends are over.  A state which has incredible beauty but only a … Continue reading →

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Why do WE still obey the laws ?

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Hans

Seems pretty clear that “US Law” is about creation of impediments against individuals and obstacles to business (ref David’s post) … Yet the general government acts in violation of the US Law: “WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Treasury Department auctioned $56 billion in … Continue reading →

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Victory Through Resistance – One Year Later

Posted on May 11, 2011 by DRenegade

I received a notice from the Internal Revenue Service in May 2010 that I owed over $2000 in back taxes from 2008. This notice was somewhat surprising since although I have no illusions that my tribute to the government is … Continue reading →

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Obama Enters Campaign Mode

Posted on May 11, 2011 by DRenegade

The following video shows Obama criticizing the Republican party in a speech concerning border security. Using the office of the President to advance a political campaign by stating that the GOP wants a moat and alligators for security at the … Continue reading →

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Three Million Acres May Be Flooded in Louisiana

Posted on May 10, 2011 by DRenegade

We are starting to feel the impact of the Mississippi flooding as some refineries are reducing capacity. As the following story details, gasoline has risen 9.3% at the wholesale level in the past two days. If three million acres are flooded in … Continue reading →

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North Carolina 2nd Amendment Legislation Held Hostage

Posted on May 10, 2011 by DRenegade

 Here is this week’s agenda for House Judiciary Subcommittee A. Every piece of legislation being discussed this week is newer than the list of 2nd amendment, immigration and law enforcement legislation that this committee is holding back from being passed. … Continue reading →

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Satellite Pictures of the Mississippi Flood – May 9th

Posted on May 9, 2011 by DRenegade

The following satellite pictures of the Mississippi River were taken by NASA one year apart. Flooding just south of Cairo is over 40 kilometers wide. The river should crest in Memphis tonight but New Orleans and Baton Rouge are preparing for flooding … Continue reading →

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The Real Issue of Voter ID Legislation

Posted on May 9, 2011 by DRenegade

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. These words from the Declaration of Independence form the basis of our representative republic. If I was to say today that only some people should be allowed … Continue reading →

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Remember the 100 Day Republican Pledge?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by DRenegade

The Republican Party made a 100 day pledge to the people of North Carolina on September 2, 2010. The 100 days ended on May 6, 2011. Some people are now saying that they meant 100 legislative days instead of calendar days … Continue reading →

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US Dollar Index to Strengthen

Posted on May 7, 2011 by DRenegade

The US dollar index will add to its recent gains on Monday due to the devaluation of the Euro based on an anticipated sell-off as soon as the markets open. Germany, France and Italy are holding meetings with Greece to … Continue reading →

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Satellite Images of the 2011 Mississippi Flood

Posted on May 6, 2011 by DRenegade

The top image is a satellite photo of a portion of the Mississippi River from April 29th, 2010. The image underneath is taken one year later on April 28th, 2011.

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Gold As Bailout Blackmail?

Posted on May 6, 2011 by DRenegade

The price of gold has dropped $80 an ounce in the past five days. Has gold lost its luster? Some quick considerations: As reported last week, government central banks were buying gold as a hedge against inflation. Banks are not … Continue reading →

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Frank Roche Explains the Dollar Index

Posted on May 5, 2011 by DRenegade

The government released data on May 5th  showing an unexpected increase in people filing for unemployment benefits. This caused the stock market to drop 100 points but due to the “bizarre correlation between equities and the dollar”, the US dollar … Continue reading →

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