investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Over 9 MILLION US Families Fear They Can’t Afford Food Next Month: Census Survey

A poll released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week revealed that at least nine million American households that include children are unsure whether they ’ ll be able to access enough food in the next four weeks and millions more are experiencing housing insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic .
The bureau ’ s weekly Household Pulse Survey , taken between May 14 and 19 , asked respondents about their loss of employment , food security , overall health , and other issues they are facing during the pandemic .
According to the data , more than nine million households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they will be able to afford food in the next month , and more than 18 million are only “ somewhat confident ” about their food security .
The Census also asked respondents whether they had experienced food insecurity prior to March 13 , when President Donald Trump declared the pandemic a national emergency and schools across the country shut down .
Just over two million people had “ often ” not had enough to eat before the pandemic forced state and local economies to shut down , which was followed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal government .
Since the coronavirus outbreak began spreading across the country in March , food banks have reported skyrocketing numbers of Americans relying on their services , including many who had never before needed assistance accessing food .
With 74 % of U.S. families living paycheck-to-paycheck — including one in four households that earn at least $ 150,000 per year — the pandemic and the federal government ’ s reluctance to offer more than a one-time direct payment of $ 1,200 to most Americans plunged millions into desperate situations overnight .

Authored by Julia Conley via CommonDreams.org,
A poll released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week revealed that at least nine million American households that include children are unsure whether they’ll be able to access enough food in the next four weeks and millions more are experiencing housing insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic.
The bureau’s weekly Household Pulse Survey, taken between May 14 and 19, asked respondents about their loss of employment, food security, overall health, and other issues they are facing during the pandemic.
According to the data, more than nine million households are “not at all confident” that they will be able to afford food in the next month, and more than 18 million are only “somewhat confident” about their food security.
The Census also asked respondents whether they had experienced food insecurity prior to March 13, when President Donald Trump declared the pandemic a national emergency and schools across the country shut down.
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Just over two million people had “often” not had enough to eat before the pandemic forced state and local economies to shut down, which was followed by little economic relief for families from the federal government.
Since the coronavirus outbreak began spreading across the country in March, food banks have reported skyrocketing numbers of Americans relying on their services, including many who had never before needed assistance accessing food.
With 74% of U.S. families living paycheck-to-paycheck — including one in four households that earn at least $150,000 per year — the pandemic and the federal government’s reluctance to offer more than a one-time direct payment of $1,200 to most Americans plunged millions into desperate situations overnight.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Just like that, social distancing is over

Back in March our country and economy was shut down due to China ’ s Wuhan virus .
We were @ @ @ @ @ – unless you were deemed essential – and practice social distancing in order to save @ @ @ @ @ , unemployment rose dramatically as did crime and suicides .
Millions of people isolated and @ @ @ @ @ Then the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis occurred .
Stay at home orders were @ @ @ @ @ as people took to the streets to protest and riot .
Just like that , @ @ @ @ @ After everything that was sacrificed by students , families and business owners to try to @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan virus , social distancing is over .
Makes you wonder if the reaction to @ @ @ @ @ worth all of our efforts and economic sacrifices .

by DCG
Back in March our country and economy was shut down due to China’s Wuhan virus. We were told to stay at home – unless you were deemed essential – and practice social distancing in order to save lives.
Because of this, unemployment rose dramatically as did crime and suicides. Millions of people isolated and unemployed. And stressed.
Then the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis occurred. Stay at home orders were completely ignored throughout the country as people took to the streets to protest and riot.
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Just like that, social distancing was done. After everything that was sacrificed by students, families and business owners to try to limit the spread of the Wuhan virus, social distancing is over.
Makes you wonder if the reaction to the Wuhan virus was really worth all of our efforts and economic sacrifices.
DCG


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Trump Tweet: on Last night at the White House : I Watched everymove!

Great job last night at the White House by the U.S. @ SecretService .
They were not only totally professional , but very cool .
I was inside , watched every move , and couldn ’ t have felt more safe .
They let the “ protesters ” scream & rant as much as they wanted , but whenever someone got too frisky or out of line , they would quickly come down on them , hard – didn ’ t know what hit them .
The front line was replaced with fresh agents , like magic .
Big crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to breaching the fence .
If they had they would , have been greeted with the most vicious dogs , and most ominous weapons , I have ever seen .
That ’ s when people would have been really badly hurt , at least .
Many Secret Service agents just waiting for action .
“ We put the young ones on the front line , sir , they love it , and…..good practice.
” As you saw last night , they were very cool & very professional .
Never let it get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the bad side , the D.C. Mayor , @ MurielBowser , who is always looking for money & help , wouldn ’ t let the D.C. Police get involved .
“ Not their job.
” Nice !
The professionally managed so-called “ protesters ” at the White House had little to do with the memory of George Floyd .
They were just there to cause trouble .
The @ SecretService handled them easily .
Tonight , I understand , is MAGA NIGHT AT THE WHITE HOUSE ?
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These are “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do with George Floyd .
Sad !

Great job last night at the White House by the U.S. @SecretService
. They were not only totally professional, but very cool. I was inside, watched every move, and couldn’t have felt more safe. They let the “protesters” scream & rant as much as they wanted, but whenever someone got too frisky or out of line, they would quickly come down on them, hard – didn’t know what hit them. The front line was replaced with fresh agents, like magic. Big crowd, professionally organized, but nobody came close to breaching the fence. If they had they would ,have been greeted with the most vicious dogs, and most ominous weapons, I have ever seen. That’s when people would have been really badly hurt, at least. Many Secret Service agents just waiting for action. “We put the young ones on the front line, sir, they love it, and…..good practice.” As you saw last night, they were very cool & very professional. Never let it get out of hand. Thank you! On the bad side, the D.C. Mayor, @MurielBowser
, who is always looking for money & help, wouldn’t let the D.C. Police get involved. “Not their job.” Nice!
twitter.com/realDonaldTrump
The professionally managed so-called “protesters” at the White House had little to do with the memory of George Floyd. They were just there to cause trouble. The @SecretService
handled them easily. Tonight, I understand, is MAGA NIGHT AT THE WHITE HOUSE???
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These are “Organized Groups” that have nothing to do with George Floyd. Sad!
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--These are “Organized Groups” that have nothing to do with George Floyd. Sad!

These are “ Organized Groups ” that have nothing to do with George Floyd .
Sad !
The professionally managed @ @ @ @ @ the White House had little to do with the memory of George Floyd .
They @ @ @ @ @ trouble .
The @ SecretService handled them easily .
Tonight , I understand , is @ @ @ @ @ HOUSE ?
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These are “Organized Groups” that have nothing to do with George Floyd. Sad!
The professionally managed so-called “protesters” at the White House had little to do with the memory of George Floyd. They were just there to cause trouble. The @SecretService handled them easily. Tonight, I understand, is MAGA NIGHT AT THE WHITE HOUSE???
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--I don’t know whats worse, the thugs looting, or the liberals cheering them on

you have to watch on youtube because of the copywritten music ( wont embed here )

you have to watch on youtube because of the copywritten music (wont embed here)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Ft2W39xHU&feature=youtu.be
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peertube.su/videos/watch/ee47009c-9893-45ba-8b73-674493213314
h/t uncle_nurgle


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--VIDEO: Looter Dies Trying to Rob FedEx Semi Truck

The video captured protesters banging on the FedEx truck , urging the driver to back up .
A man , @ @ @ @ @ the truck ’ s two trailers , was dragged by the semi truck just moments @ @ @ @ @ climbed between the FedEx truck ’ s two trailers and died as the truck drove @ @ @ @ @ , at North Broadway and O ’ Fallon .

Happened in St. Louis.
The video captured protesters banging on the FedEx truck, urging the driver to back up. A man, who was seen standing between the truck’s two trailers, was dragged by the semi truck just moments later.
www.kmov.com/news/man-killed-after-being-dragged-by-fedex-truck-following-night-of-protests-in-downtown-st/article_f8a89482-a259-11ea-84b8-a374c58a7d47.html
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The guy climbed between the FedEx truck’s two trailers and died as the truck drove away, shortly after 3am, at North Broadway and O’Fallon.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Wilding Weekend in the USA?

Wilding Weekend in the USA?

Breaking : Fights break out in protest in Los Angeles .

Breaking: Fights break out in protest in Los Angeles.
— EndGameWW3 (@EndGameWW3) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--LIST of areas currently rioting. ALL are DEMOCRAT RUN. 100%

I used the Broadcastify Top 50 .
Tuned in .
Listened and confirmed for some type of violence .
Once @ @ @ @ @ moved to the next .
www.broadcastify.com/listen/top In Democrat cities you can get arrested for opening @ @ @ @ @ for looting one In Democrat cities you can get arrested for opening a business , @ @ @ @ @ .
# MinneapolisRiot # Coronavirus — Former Democrats for Trump ( @ YoungDems4Trump ) May @ @ @

I used the Broadcastify Top 50.
Tuned in. Listened and confirmed for some type of violence.
Once violence was confirmed, I moved to the next.
www.broadcastify.com/listen/top
Jacob Frey
Mayor of Minneapolis, MN
Party: Democratic Party
Bill de Blasio
Mayor of New York City NY
Party: Democratic Party
Frank Cownie
Mayor of Des Moines, IA
Party: Democratic Party
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Mayor of Atlanta, GA
Party: Democratic Party
Thomas Bernabei
Mayor of Canton, OH
Party: Democratic Party
Andrew James Ginther
Mayor of Columbus, OH
Party: Democratic Party
Michael Edward Duggan
Mayor of Detroit, MI
Party: Democratic Party
Eric Johnson
Mayor of Dallas, TX
Party: Democratic Party
Greg Fischer
Mayor of Louisville, KY
Party: Democratic Party
Lori Lightfoot
Mayor of Chicago, IL
Party: Democratic Party
Bernard Young
Mayor of Baltimore, MD
Party: Democratic Party
Vi Lyles
Mayor of Charlotte, NC
Party: Democratic Party
Michael Hancock
Mayor of Denver, CO
Party: Democratic Party
Eric Garcetti
Mayor of Los Angeles, CA
Party: Democratic Party
Ted Wheeler
Mayor of Portland, OR
Party: Democratic Party
Sam Liccardo
Mayor of San Jose
Party: Democratic Party
Lovely Warren
Mayor of Rochester, NY
Party: Democratic Party
In Democrat cities you can get arrested for opening a business, but not for looting one
In Democrat cities you can get arrested for opening a business, but not for looting one. #MinneapolisRiot #Coronavirus
— Former Democrats for Trump (@YoungDems4Trump) May 29, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--The mayor of Atlanta just went off. Watch this:

The mayor of Atlanta just went off .
Watch this : pic.twitter.com/hmeFuGybXS

The mayor of Atlanta just went off. Watch this: pic.twitter.com/hmeFuGybXS
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks

More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close just days after they re-opened , due to @ @ @ @ @ cases .
Thousands of students had earlier on Wednesday returned to school as the country @ @ @ @ @ But just a day later , 79 new cases were recorded , the highest daily @ @ @ @ @ Most of these cases have been linked to a distribution centre outside Seoul .
The @ @ @ @ @ of Bucheon , is run by the country ’ s biggest e-commerce firm Coupang , @ @ @ @ @ facility was not strictly complying with infection control measures .
Health officials even discovered traces @ @ @ @ @ shoes and clothes .

More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close just days after they re-opened, due to a new spike in virus cases.
Thousands of students had earlier on Wednesday returned to school as the country began easing virus restrictions.
But just a day later, 79 new cases were recorded, the highest daily figure in two months.
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Most of these cases have been linked to a distribution centre outside Seoul.
The warehouse, in the city of Bucheon, is run by the country’s biggest e-commerce firm Coupang, and officials have said the facility was not strictly complying with infection control measures. Health officials even discovered traces of Covid-19 on workers’ shoes and clothes.
www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52845015


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--This is a must-watch. It is a historic speech and marks the beginning of a general strike for better

This is a must-watch .
It is a historic speech and marks the beginning of a general strike for better @ @ @ @ @ measured , authentic and guiding us toward non-violent but effective outcomes .
t.co/PQue7behwv

This is a must-watch. It is a historic speech and marks the beginning of a general strike for better human rights. Mike is measured, authentic and guiding us toward non-violent but effective outcomes. t.co/PQue7behwv
— Pippa Malmgren (@DrPippaM) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Many market participants overestimate the “positive” impact of government spending and monetary poli

Many market participants overestimate the “positive” impact of government spending and monetary policies. Then comes the reckoning.

Many market participants overestimate the "positive" impact of government spending and monetary policies. Then comes the reckoning.@Hedgeye t.co/yitgEInRHf — Daniel Lacalle (@dlacalle_IA) May 30, 2020
Cities are burning. Real economy is on life support. And here we are… Debating whether the $SPY holds $3k and when the next round of stimulus / easy money is coming. Divergences everywhere. — Andrew Freedman, CFA (@HedgeyeComm) May 30, 2020
LARGE BANKRUPTCIES IN RECENT WEEKS pic.twitter.com/Eeabp1CleS — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) May 29, 2020
PHASE 1 CHINA DEAL NOT HONORING pic.twitter.com/GDhW9bLz1u — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) May 29, 2020
The Russell 2000, oh my god, 51x forward p/e. Wow. SPX trading closer to 24 after today's close. Does the @federalreserve keep an eye on this? Does this qualify as bubble territory? pic.twitter.com/fc9VngZ2a4 — StealBasis (@stealthebasis) May 30, 2020
Citi Panic/Euphoria solidly Euphoric now. pic.twitter.com/uPXrnxSkV5 — Helene Meisler (@hmeisler) May 30, 2020
A pic from almost two weeks ago.. pic.twitter.com/TFver0gxqi — Alessio Urban (@AlessioUrban) May 30, 2020
New one for some of you. @realmoney subs might remember this chart from late January. NYSE volume relative to Naz volume pic.twitter.com/T3jbplp1Ta — Helene Meisler (@hmeisler) May 30, 2020
40 million unemployed, economy crashed, record polarization and wealth inequality at extremes, the country is quickly descending into chaos into the summer months. So what happens when the government stops unleashing helicopter money for people who recently lost their jobs? — FreeZerohedge (@freezerohedge) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Keep An Eye On The Yuan & Corporate Spreads

Since the March 23 , 2020 low , when the Federal Reserve announced basically unlimited liquidity via a variety of programs , corporate spreads have narrowed , and the stock market has risen substantially .
In the chart below , I overlay US investment grade spreads over the S & P 500 Index .
The funny thing is that the Fed really hasn ’ t put out all that much money into these new facilities .
In the chart below , I capture the amount of money the Fed has spent on its facility designed to assist corporate bonds .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 1.2 billion .
Clearly , the Fed ’ s verbal intervention has helped considerably .
With that said , there is a new risk on the horizon to keep an eye on—the depreciating Chinese Yuan .
While the Fed is surely going to be more active in the corporate bond market , they may need to start actually lending some money here as other fundamental forces work against the narrowing of corporate spreads .
Very quietly , the Chinese Yuan – the offshore version that is more subject to market forces – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was associated with the dramatic widening of spreads we experienced earlier in the year .
We ’ re now at an interesting crossroad .
News of the last 24 hours clearly suggests that China is “ overtaking ” Hong Kong and the international community is recognizing this .
Part of the Phase 1 trade deal between he US and China included vague language about not using the currency to manipulate markets .
Is it possible that with the “ takeover ” in Hong Kong and the currency depreciation , the US rips up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What is clear is that investment grade credit spreads and US stocks are diverging .
Stocks are making new recovery highs as the CNH is on the precipice of breaking out .
Since mid-April the divergence has become pronounced enough to call it out as a risk worth paying attention to .

Authored by Steven Vannelli via Knowledge Leaders Capital blog,
Since the March 23, 2020 low, when the Federal Reserve announced basically unlimited liquidity via a variety of programs, corporate spreads have narrowed, and the stock market has risen substantially. In the chart below, I overlay US investment grade spreads over the S&P 500 Index.
The funny thing is that the Fed really hasn’t put out all that much money into these new facilities. In the chart below, I capture the amount of money the Fed has spent on its facility designed to assist corporate bonds. All they’ve lent is about $1.2 billion. Clearly, the Fed’s verbal intervention has helped considerably.
With that said, there is a new risk on the horizon to keep an eye on—the depreciating Chinese Yuan. While the Fed is surely going to be more active in the corporate bond market, they may need to start actually lending some money here as other fundamental forces work against the narrowing of corporate spreads.
Very quietly, the Chinese Yuan – the offshore version that is more subject to market forces – has slowly been depreciating. This depreciation was associated with the dramatic widening of spreads we experienced earlier in the year.
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We’re now at an interesting crossroad. News of the last 24 hours clearly suggests that China is “overtaking” Hong Kong and the international community is recognizing this. Part of the Phase 1 trade deal between he US and China included vague language about not using the currency to manipulate markets. Is it possible that with the “takeover” in Hong Kong and the currency depreciation, the US rips up the deal and the CNH soars?
NEVER MISS THE Who knows? What is clear is that investment grade credit spreads and US stocks are diverging. Stocks are making new recovery highs as the CNH is on the precipice of breaking out. Since mid-April the divergence has become pronounced enough to call it out as a risk worth paying attention to.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--McAlvany: Will silver follow gold higher? … Peter Schiff: Do the math; the US is an insolvent zombie

McAlvany : Will silver follow gold higher ?
… Peter Schiff : Do the math ; the US is an @ @ @ @ @ Stockman : Why the lockdown is stupid … Bob Hoye : Deflation is here , @ @ @ @ @ gold bull market … Matt Taibbi : how the mainstream media lost its way …

BY JOHN RUBINO
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McAlvany: Will silver follow gold higher? … Peter Schiff: Do the math; the US is an insolvent zombie nation … David Stockman: Why the lockdown is stupid … Bob Hoye: Deflation is here, but so is a multi-decade gold bull market … Matt Taibbi: how the mainstream media lost its way …


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--The Road to Recovery: Which Economies are Reopening?

COVID-19 has brought the world to a halt—but after months of uncertainty , it seems that the situation is slowly taking a turn for the better .
Today ’ s chart measures the extent to which 41 major economies are reopening , by plotting two metrics for each country : the mobility rate and the COVID-19 recovery rate : • Mobility Index This refers to the change in activity around workplaces , subtracting activity around residences , measured as a percentage deviation from the baseline .
• COVID-19 Recovery Rate The number of recovered cases in a country is measured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Data for the first measure comes from Google ’ s COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports , which relies on aggregated , anonymous location history data from individuals .
Note that China does not show up in the graphic as the government bans Google services .
COVID-19 recovery rates rely on values from CoronaTracker , using aggregated information from multiple global and governmental databases such as WHO and CDC .
In general , the higher the mobility rate , the more economic activity this signifies .
In most cases , mobility rate also correlates with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the population .
Here ’ s how these countries fare based on the above metrics .
Mobility data as of May 21 , 2020 ( Latest available ) .
COVID-19 case data as of May 29 , 2020 .
In the main scatterplot visualization , we ’ ve taken things a step further , assigning these countries into four distinct quadrants : High recovery rates are resulting in lifted restrictions for countries in this quadrant , and people are steadily returning to work .
New Zealand has earned praise for its early and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curtail the total number of cases .
This has resulted in a 98 % recovery rate , the highest of all countries .
After almost 50 days of lockdown , the government is recommending a flexible four-day work week to boost the economy back up .
Despite low COVID-19 related recoveries , mobility rates of countries in this quadrant remain higher than average .
Some countries have loosened lockdown measures , while others did not have strict measures in place to begin with .
Brazil is an interesting case study to consider here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and local levels , the country is now averaging the highest number of daily cases out of any country .
On May 28th , for example , the country had 24,151 new cases and 1,067 new deaths .
Countries in this quadrant are playing it safe , and holding off on reopening their economies until the population has fully recovered .
Italy , the once-epicenter for the crisis in Europe is understandably wary of cases rising back up to critical levels .
As a result , it has opted to keep its activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 65 % recovery rate , even as it slowly emerges from over 10 weeks of lockdown .
Last but not least , people in these countries are cautiously remaining indoors as their governments continue to work on crisis response .
With a low 0.05 % recovery rate , the United Kingdom has no immediate plans to reopen .
A two-week lag time in reporting discharged patients from NHS services may also be contributing to this low number .
Although new cases are leveling off , the country has the highest coronavirus-caused death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sits in this quadrant with over 1.7 million cases and counting .
Recently , some states have opted to ease restrictions on social and business activity , which could potentially result in case numbers climbing back up .
Over in Sweden , a controversial herd immunity strategy meant that the country continued business as usual amid the rest of Europe ’ s heightened regulations .
Sweden ’ s COVID-19 recovery rate sits at only 13.9 % , and the country ’ s -93 % mobility rate implies that people have been taking their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to note that a “ second wave ” of new cases could upend plans to reopen economies .
As countries reckon with these competing risks of health and economic activity , there is no clear answer around the right path to take .
COVID-19 is a catalyst for an entirely different future , but interestingly , it ’ s one that has been in the works for a while .
Will there be any chance of returning to “ normal ” as we know it ?

by visualcapitalist
COVID-19 has brought the world to a halt—but after months of uncertainty, it seems that the situation is slowly taking a turn for the better.
Today’s chart measures the extent to which 41 major economies are reopening, by plotting two metrics for each country: the mobility rate and the COVID-19 recovery rate:
Mobility Index
This refers to the change in activity around workplaces, subtracting activity around residences, measured as a percentage deviation from the baseline. COVID-19 Recovery Rate
The number of recovered cases in a country is measured as the percentage of total cases.
Data for the first measure comes from Google’s COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports, which relies on aggregated, anonymous location history data from individuals. Note that China does not show up in the graphic as the government bans Google services.
COVID-19 recovery rates rely on values from CoronaTracker, using aggregated information from multiple global and governmental databases such as WHO and CDC.
Reopening Economies, One Step at a Time
In general, the higher the mobility rate, the more economic activity this signifies. In most cases, mobility rate also correlates with a higher rate of recovered people in the population.
Here’s how these countries fare based on the above metrics.
Mobility data as of May 21, 2020 (Latest available). COVID-19 case data as of May 29, 2020.
In the main scatterplot visualization, we’ve taken things a step further, assigning these countries into four distinct quadrants:
1. High Mobility, High Recovery
High recovery rates are resulting in lifted restrictions for countries in this quadrant, and people are steadily returning to work.
New Zealand has earned praise for its early and effective pandemic response, allowing it to curtail the total number of cases. This has resulted in a 98% recovery rate, the highest of all countries. After almost 50 days of lockdown, the government is recommending a flexible four-day work week to boost the economy back up.
2. High Mobility, Low Recovery
Despite low COVID-19 related recoveries, mobility rates of countries in this quadrant remain higher than average. Some countries have loosened lockdown measures, while others did not have strict measures in place to begin with.
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Brazil is an interesting case study to consider here. After deferring lockdown decisions to state and local levels, the country is now averaging the highest number of daily cases out of any country. On May 28th, for example, the country had 24,151 new cases and 1,067 new deaths.
3. Low Mobility, High Recovery
Countries in this quadrant are playing it safe, and holding off on reopening their economies until the population has fully recovered.
Italy, the once-epicenter for the crisis in Europe is understandably wary of cases rising back up to critical levels. As a result, it has opted to keep its activity to a minimum to try and boost the 65% recovery rate, even as it slowly emerges from over 10 weeks of lockdown.
4. Low Mobility, Low Recovery
Last but not least, people in these countries are cautiously remaining indoors as their governments continue to work on crisis response.
With a low 0.05% recovery rate, the United Kingdom has no immediate plans to reopen. A two-week lag time in reporting discharged patients from NHS services may also be contributing to this low number. Although new cases are leveling off, the country has the highest coronavirus-caused death toll across Europe.
The U.S. also sits in this quadrant with over 1.7 million cases and counting. Recently, some states have opted to ease restrictions on social and business activity, which could potentially result in case numbers climbing back up.
Over in Sweden, a controversial herd immunity strategy meant that the country continued business as usual amid the rest of Europe’s heightened regulations. Sweden’s COVID-19 recovery rate sits at only 13.9%, and the country’s -93% mobility rate implies that people have been taking their own precautions.
COVID-19’s Impact on the Future
It’s important to note that a “second wave” of new cases could upend plans to reopen economies. As countries reckon with these competing risks of health and economic activity, there is no clear answer around the right path to take.
COVID-19 is a catalyst for an entirely different future, but interestingly, it’s one that has been in the works for a while.
Without being melodramatic, COVID-19 is like the last nail in the coffin of globalization…The 2008-2009 crisis gave globalization a big hit, as did Brexit, as did the U.S.-China trade war, but COVID is taking it to a new level.
—Carmen Reinhart, incoming Chief Economist for the World Bank
Will there be any chance of returning to “normal” as we know it?


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Who’s Getting The Biggest Bail-Out? Believe It Or Not, It’s The Gold Miners

With the exception of Amazon and Netflix , pretty much every big financial entity out there is lining up for a bailout .
And governments everywhere are obliging .
The European Union ’ s latest “ relief ” package totals nearly $ 1 trillion .
Japan ’ s is even bigger , at $ 1.1 trillion .
Even the Swiss National Bank is adding to its tech stock portfolio ( which — because such buying weakens the Swiss franc — is a bailout for that country ’ s exporters ) The money thus created is being spread around pretty widely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it or not , is going to the gold miners because they get a cut of everyone else ’ s bailout .
Consider : When the airline industry gets its $ 50 or so billion , the world thinks two thoughts : 1 ) “ That ’ ll keep Delta , United et al flying for a while so at least they won ’ t go bankrupt right away , ” and 2 ) “ So the Fed is going to print another $ 50 billion .
That ’ s kind of scary.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ entity being saved .
But the second adds to a generalized sense of dread about the impact of rampant currency creation on today ’ s backed-by-nothing , conjured-out-of-thin-air dollars , euros and yen .
And the more persistent this worry , the more interested everyone – central banks , hedge funds , individuals – becomes in finding a place to hide out against a possible currency crisis .
In other words , each new bailout strengthens the case for history ’ s go-to safe-haven asset , gold .
This explains why , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deflationary defaults , the gold price is now at record levels nearly everywhere and is knocking on that door in the remaining exceptions like the US and Switzerland .
A rising gold price increases the miners ’ revenue while operating costs ( mainly labor and fuel ) are flat to falling .
The result ?
Widening profit margins at a time when other sectors from transport to hospitality to real estate are seeing profits evaporate .
So gold miners win twice , once in nominal terms as their earnings rise , and once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone else ’ s .
When the media figures this out , the coverage will be catchy .
Here ’ s a very early and relatively staid example : Newmont , the world ’ s largest gold miner , reported a more than ninefold rise in earnings in the first quarter thanks to higher gold prices and increased production from newly acquired mines .
The Colorado-based company said net income had risen to $ 822m in the three months to March 31 , from $ 87m in the same period a year earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent since the start of the year as investors seek haven assets while the coronavirus crisis wreaks havoc in other markets .
Revenues in the quarter rose 43 per cent to $ 2.58bn .
The company said the average realized price for its gold had risen by $ 291 an ounce from a year earlier to $ 1,591 a troy ounce .
Shares in Newmont have risen 40 per cent this year to trade at $ 58.32 on the New York Stock Exchange .
Now contrast Newmont ’ s blockbuster results with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which will look like this : Macy ’ s sees Q1 loss of up to $ 1.1 billion Macy ’ s said Thursday it expects first-quarter sales to fall by as much as 45 % , and it could report a loss of more than $ 1 billion , largely because of the Covid-19 crisis .
Macy ’ s has said it doesn ’ t expect to report fiscal first-quarter earnings until July 1 because of disruptions stemming from the pandemic .
But the worst is not behind it .
The company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be pressured even more than during the first quarter , management said Thursday morning during a virtual fireside chat with J.P. Morgan analyst Matt Boss .
Promotional activity is going to be heightened to try to sell stale merchandise , it said .
The result ?
Gold mining ’ s Holy Grail , “ generalist money , ” is pouring in from people who don ’ t normally pay attention to precious metals or the companies that mine them .
This money is less discriminating and much , much bigger than what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So the effect on their share prices could be spectacular .

BY JOHN RUBINO
With the exception of Amazon and Netflix, pretty much every big financial entity out there is lining up for a bailout. And governments everywhere are obliging. The European Union’s latest “relief” package totals nearly $1 trillion. Japan’s is even bigger, at $1.1 trillion. Even the Swiss National Bank is adding to its tech stock portfolio (which — because such buying weakens the Swiss franc — is a bailout for that country’s exporters)
The money thus created is being spread around pretty widely. But the biggest benefit, believe it or not, is going to the gold miners because they get a cut of everyone else’s bailout. Consider:
When the airline industry gets its $50 or so billion, the world thinks two thoughts: 1) “That’ll keep Delta, United et al flying for a while so at least they won’t go bankrupt right away,” and 2) “So the Fed is going to print another $50 billion. That’s kind of scary.”
The first thought changes with the entity being saved. But the second adds to a generalized sense of dread about the impact of rampant currency creation on today’s backed-by-nothing, conjured-out-of-thin-air dollars, euros and yen.
And the more persistent this worry, the more interested everyone – central banks, hedge funds, individuals – becomes in finding a place to hide out against a possible currency crisis.
In other words, each new bailout strengthens the case for history’s go-to safe-haven asset, gold.
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This explains why, in the midst of a potential tsunami of deflationary defaults, the gold price is now at record levels nearly everywhere and is knocking on that door in the remaining exceptions like the US and Switzerland.
A rising gold price increases the miners’ revenue while operating costs (mainly labor and fuel) are flat to falling. The result? Widening profit margins at a time when other sectors from transport to hospitality to real estate are seeing profits evaporate.
So gold miners win twice, once in nominal terms as their earnings rise, and once in relative terms as their earnings outperform everyone else’s.
When the media figures this out, the coverage will be catchy. Here’s a very early and relatively staid example:
Newmont Earnings Surge More Than Ninefold Newmont, the world’s largest gold miner, reported a more than ninefold rise in earnings in the first quarter thanks to higher gold prices and increased production from newly acquired mines. The Colorado-based company said net income had risen to $822m in the three months to March 31, from $87m in the same period a year earlier. The gold price is up 12 per cent since the start of the year as investors seek haven assets while the coronavirus crisis wreaks havoc in other markets. Revenues in the quarter rose 43 per cent to $2.58bn. The company said the average realized price for its gold had risen by $291 an ounce from a year earlier to $1,591 a troy ounce. Shares in Newmont have risen 40 per cent this year to trade at $58.32 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Now contrast Newmont’s blockbuster results with the vast bulk of upcoming earnings reports, which will look like this:
Macy’s sees Q1 loss of up to $1.1 billion Macy’s said Thursday it expects first-quarter sales to fall by as much as 45%, and it could report a loss of more than $1 billion, largely because of the Covid-19 crisis. Macy’s has said it doesn’t expect to report fiscal first-quarter earnings until July 1 because of disruptions stemming from the pandemic. But the worst is not behind it. The company is expecting profits during the second quarter to be pressured even more than during the first quarter, management said Thursday morning during a virtual fireside chat with J.P. Morgan analyst Matt Boss. Promotional activity is going to be heightened to try to sell stale merchandise, it said.
The result? Gold mining’s Holy Grail, “generalist money,” is pouring in from people who don’t normally pay attention to precious metals or the companies that mine them. This money is less discriminating and much, much bigger than what the miners are used to seeing. So the effect on their share prices could be spectacular.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Blood of Recovered Covid-19 Patients Becoming Hot Commodity…  $1,000 for 1 milliliter

This normally obscure trade has been set alight by the race to develop Covid-19 antibody tests , which use blood to tell whether someone has already been infected with the coronavirus .
The tests are seen as key to easing lockdowns that have shut down economies around the world .
However , while surging demand has proven a boon for the traders known as blood brokers who source this commodity , diagnostic companies say high prices for the blood of recovered Covid-19 patients are posing a hurdle to developing tests .
“ We ’ ve had a terrible time trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate , ” said Stefanie Lenart-Dallezotte , manager of business operations for San Diego-based Epitope Diagnostics Inc. , which sells an antibody test for Covid-19 .
“ I feel people are taking extreme advantage of the situation because they can , because there ’ s crazy demand.
” She said one broker quoted $ 1,000 for a one-milliliter sample of convalescent plasma , a term for the antibody-containing part of the blood from recovered patients .
Executives at other diagnostics companies say they have been quoted prices of several thousand dollars for one @ @ @ @

The blood business is booming.
This normally obscure trade has been set alight by the race to develop Covid-19 antibody tests, which use blood to tell whether someone has already been infected with the coronavirus. The tests are seen as key to easing lockdowns that have shut down economies around the world.
However, while surging demand has proven a boon for the traders known as blood brokers who source this commodity, diagnostic companies say high prices for the blood of recovered Covid-19 patients are posing a hurdle to developing tests.
“We’ve had a terrible time trying to obtain positive specimens at a decent rate,” said Stefanie Lenart-Dallezotte, manager of business operations for San Diego-based Epitope Diagnostics Inc., which sells an antibody test for Covid-19. “I feel people are taking extreme advantage of the situation because they can, because there’s crazy demand.”
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She said one broker quoted $1,000 for a one-milliliter sample of convalescent plasma, a term for the antibody-containing part of the blood from recovered patients.
Executives at other diagnostics companies say they have been quoted prices of several thousand dollars for one milliliter of plasma.
www.wsj.com/articles/blood-of-recovered-covid-19-patients-is-becoming-a-hot-commodity-11590744600


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Tanker bets aren’t the smartest play on oil, Biofuel is. And the US Military agrees.

Not a lot of oil companies worth investing in right now .
I seek this shit out since I ’ m a dumbly engineer in the energy industry , cos it ’ s all my tube brain can comprehend .
Consumer goods or entertainment ?
In the words of drill sgt Lee Ermey , What The Fuck is that ?
Here ’ s the thing : the oil itself is cheap and demand low , but most places , notably USA and EU , require a portion of sold diesel or gas to be renewable ( biofuel ) , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 ] This requirement would likely be higher , except for the fact there aren ’ t a lot of real , competitive producers out there .
[ 2 ] Not to mention , the US god damn military is looking to further increase its biofuel use .
The US military currently runs partially on biofuel and is very pro-climate action , did you troglodytes know that ?
They put billions yearly in renewable energy and carbon cutting , cause their own research shows that climate change increases instability globally and risks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 ] [ 4 ] All this despite their commander in chief ranting against it .
And you never , ever bet against the war machine .
ICE cars ( =cars that go brumbrum ) will go out of fashion in the coming decade ( s ) .
[ 6 ] EV ’ s will take some of those gains BUT they aren ’ t a master key to this cluster-frick , sorry about those 1,5 shares of TSLA you bet your savings on .
Aviation , shipping , military and some automobile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on AA ’ s cost effectively , and the US gov sure as shit won ’ t do anything to help that in this oil-mageddon .
SO we have a mini oil market that is partially impervious to market swings , insane growth potential and has various governments and militaries funding it .
Something something tits up ?
BUT HOW DO TENDIE MAKE ?
?
Okay , quality companies in this field are surprisingly hard to find .
I ’ m hoping to harness the retard strength of WSB on this one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies that might supply the military .
This is just speculation but big military movements like RIMPAC that guzzle up ludicrous amounts of fuel , should impact these companies ?
I don ’ t know .
The best performing stonk in the US I found is REGI , but can ’ t figure out whether Uncle Sam does business with them .
This veers off WSB domain , but the only company I could find that ’ s REALLY worth investing in is NESTE .
Yeah yeah it ’ s a Euro firm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armpits rout you .
This chad has grown like 400 % in the past 5 years and barely took a dent from COVID ( as the biofuel demand is , repeat after me , not completely tied to oil prices or stock markets or even the economy ) .
All this considered IMO P/E 16 is modest compared to some other renewables companies that soar around 20-240 .
This firm apparently does a lot of refining for the oil imported into Finland , but I ’ m pretty sure this action has some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
I like a company that the state has interests in .
That ’ s the only reason your pop ’ s boeing shares aren ’ t worthless after all .
Whichever company you choose , this sub probs gon na want to go long calls as news of oil demand picking up get people excited about energy companies .
Or maybe the military play I mentioned .
( I ’ m actually going with NESTE shares like some boomer since they pay 2 divvies a year plus long term growth expectations @ @ @

by SaunaMango
Not a lot of oil companies worth investing in right now. I seek this shit out since I’m a dumbly engineer in the energy industry, cos it’s all my tube brain can comprehend. Consumer goods or entertainment? In the words of drill sgt Lee Ermey, What The Fuck is that?
Here’s the thing: the oil itself is cheap and demand low, but most places, notably USA and EU, require a portion of sold diesel or gas to be renewable (biofuel), as per climate goals and stuff. [1] This requirement would likely be higher, except for the fact there aren’t a lot of real, competitive producers out there. [2]
Not to mention, the US god damn military is looking to further increase its biofuel use. The US military currently runs partially on biofuel and is very pro-climate action, did you troglodytes know that? They put billions yearly in renewable energy and carbon cutting, cause their own research shows that climate change increases instability globally and risks of extreme weather in the US. [3] [4] All this despite their commander in chief ranting against it. And you never, ever bet against the war machine.
ICE cars (=cars that go brumbrum) will go out of fashion in the coming decade(s). [6] EV’s will take some of those gains BUT they aren’t a master key to this cluster-frick, sorry about those 1,5 shares of TSLA you bet your savings on. Aviation, shipping, military and some automobile applications aren’t gonna run on AA’s cost effectively, and the US gov sure as shit won’t do anything to help that in this oil-mageddon.
SO we have a mini oil market that is partially impervious to market swings, insane growth potential and has various governments and militaries funding it. Something something tits up?
BUT HOW DO TENDIE MAKE??
Okay, quality companies in this field are surprisingly hard to find. I’m hoping to harness the retard strength of WSB on this one. We should be interested in US biofuel companies that might supply the military. This is just speculation but big military movements like RIMPAC that guzzle up ludicrous amounts of fuel, should impact these companies? I don’t know. The best performing stonk in the US I found is REGI, but can’t figure out whether Uncle Sam does business with them.
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This veers off WSB domain, but the only company I could find that’s REALLY worth investing in is NESTE. Yeah yeah it’s a Euro firm but don’t let the smelly armpits rout you. This chad has grown like 400% in the past 5 years and barely took a dent from COVID (as the biofuel demand is, repeat after me, not completely tied to oil prices or stock markets or even the economy). All this considered IMO P/E 16 is modest compared to some other renewables companies that soar around 20-240. This firm apparently does a lot of refining for the oil imported into Finland, but I’m pretty sure this action has some Finnish national fuel supply security interests behind it. I like a company that the state has interests in. That’s the only reason your pop’s boeing shares aren’t worthless after all.
Whichever company you choose, this sub probs gonna want to go long calls as news of oil demand picking up get people excited about energy companies. Or maybe the military play I mentioned.
(I’m actually going with NESTE shares like some boomer since they pay 2 divvies a year plus long term growth expectations are high)
[1] books.google.fi/books?id=BTWN3TOTJnMC&pg=PA1020&lpg=PA1020&dq=portion+of+sold+fuel+renewable&source=bl&ots=IO7jMwc-W8&sig=ACfU3U1HZxbsvRmTzgto5X0hornLnxfH5A&hl=fi&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj6vIiBstvpAhWawMQBHWYPCmcQ6AEwAHoECAUQAQ#v=onepage&q=portion%20of%20sold%20fuel%20renewable&f=false
[2] www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/use-of-cleaner-and-alternative-fuels/use-of-cleaner-and-alternative-5
[3] oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/How-The-Military-Will-Spark-The-Death-Of-Fossil-Fuels.html
[4] www.environmentalleader.com/2020/04/market-for-renewable-aviation-fuel-expected-to-skyrocket-over-next-5-years/
[5] www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/oil-and-gas-industry-outlook.html
[6] eto.dnvgl.com/2019/index.html#ETO2019-top


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Rapper  @KillerMike  pleads to  @CNN : ‘Stop feeding fear and anger every day’

Rapper @ KillerMike pleads to @ CNN : 'Stop feeding fear and anger every day ' t.co/4SyswlO84w Minnesota riots coverage @ @ @ @ @ called mainstream media ‘ enemy of the people ’ via  @ PlanetPonzi t.co/cAPVag8nQ8

Rapper @KillerMike pleads to @CNN : 'Stop feeding fear and anger every day' t.co/4SyswlO84w
First on CNN pic.twitter.com/hnfOYSFGVr
Minnesota riots coverage: This is why Trump called mainstream media ‘enemy of the people’ via @PlanetPonzi t.co/cAPVag8nQ8
— Smaulgld (@Smaulgld) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Make no mistake, this has absolutely nothing to do with George Floyd’s death or justice.

Looters in Atlanta have now broken into one of the most expensive malls in all of America .
Make no @ @ @ @ @ nothing to do with George Floyd ’ s death or justice .
pic.twitter.com/DZhEf7JUR3

Looters in Atlanta have now broken into one of the most expensive malls in all of America.
Make no mistake, this has absolutely nothing to do with George Floyd’s death or justice. pic.twitter.com/DZhEf7JUR3
— Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--List of Headwinds the Current Liquidity Rally is Ignoring

Not sure if these will ever come to a head and affect the markets , but here ’ s stuff that is negative but have not been reacted to : • The forward outlook now is much worse than it was before the pandemic at the same equity prices .
Market seems to be taking “ better than expected ” news way too far .
The current rally is 100 % P/E expansion .
Otherwise , you would need to argue that the market is pricing in something like 50 % earnings growth over the next 2 years , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are spiking again .
We are now seeing a 3rd global wave ( past two days have shown record number of new cases ) .
First wave was China and parts of Asia .
Second wave was US and Europe .
Now , we ’ re seeing Russia , India , and South America getting hammered .
Will this ping pong back to us in a 4th wave ?
Nobody knows for sure .
Also , US cases have been ticking up these past couple of days .
Will see in a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Despite all the Fed pumping , these are mostly loans , not grants .
As a result , we ’ re continuing to see bankruptcies , with Hertz being the most notable recent casualty .
When these loans come due , and all the deferred rent and mortgage payments get called , we ’ ll see if things will seize up .
Also , Fed liquidity will run out at some point .
It ’ s kind of a catch-22 .
If markets are going up , the Fed is not going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money will run out .
We ’ ll need another crash before they step back in .
If inflation ever spikes , then the Fed is done .
• The market is acting as if US/China relations are not worsening .
The crazy rally today after no immediate sanctions and tariffs is ignoring the direction things are going .
Despite the lack of action , the language used today by Trump made it sound like he was declaring war .
The Chinese care a lot about face and won ’ t simply ignore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a tinderbox , particularly in June when the Security Law becomes official .
The recent language regarding Taiwan is not promising either ( a general said earlier today that they would use military force if peaceful annexation becomes impossible ) .
Disclaimer : This information is only for educational purposes .
Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article .
Do you own due diligence .

by Blizzgrarg
Not sure if these will ever come to a head and affect the markets, but here’s stuff that is negative but have not been reacted to:
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The forward outlook now is much worse than it was before the pandemic at the same equity prices. Market seems to be taking “better than expected” news way too far. The current rally is 100% P/E expansion. Otherwise, you would need to argue that the market is pricing in something like 50% earnings growth over the next 2 years, which is a joke. Virus cases are spiking again. We are now seeing a 3rd global wave (past two days have shown record number of new cases). First wave was China and parts of Asia. Second wave was US and Europe. Now, we’re seeing Russia, India, and South America getting hammered. Will this ping pong back to us in a 4th wave? Nobody knows for sure. Also, US cases have been ticking up these past couple of days. Will see in a week if reopening will cause another spike. Despite all the Fed pumping, these are mostly loans, not grants. As a result, we’re continuing to see bankruptcies, with Hertz being the most notable recent casualty. When these loans come due, and all the deferred rent and mortgage payments get called, we’ll see if things will seize up. Also, Fed liquidity will run out at some point. It’s kind of a catch-22. If markets are going up, the Fed is not going to do anything. Eventually, that money will run out. We’ll need another crash before they step back in. If inflation ever spikes, then the Fed is done. The market is acting as if US/China relations are not worsening. The crazy rally today after no immediate sanctions and tariffs is ignoring the direction things are going. Despite the lack of action, the language used today by Trump made it sound like he was declaring war. The Chinese care a lot about face and won’t simply ignore this. Hong Kong is going to become a tinderbox, particularly in June when the Security Law becomes official. The recent language regarding Taiwan is not promising either (a general said earlier today that they would use military force if peaceful annexation becomes impossible).
Disclaimer: This information is only for educational purposes. Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article. Do you own due diligence.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--The Fed has been aggressively buying corporate bond ETFs. Can they save the market forever?

Here are the Fed's ETF holdings as of May 19, ordered by aggregate market value. pic.twitter.com/G68IxlYAM9 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) May 30, 2020
Weekly #Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 23, 2020 U.S. weekly rail traffic down 19.2% compared with the same week last year Canadian railroads down 22.5% Mexican railroads down 26% t.co/1pi43BrCqL #shipping pic.twitter.com/tb2K3f0nc6 — 𝕮𝖍𝖎 🛢 (@chigrl) May 30, 2020
James Politi, Laura Noonan, Colby Smith reporting: "Federal Reserve warns of potential strains on US banks" Financial stability report highlights elevated risks from loan losses and falling asset prices t.co/kmWz0e2zDM via @financialtimes — Stare Decisis (@MsResJudicata) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--Can’t change the system from the inside

Can’t change the system from the inside

These people understand that they can not change the system from the inside .
They are profoundly powerless .
I include myself in this group of the powerless .
As a doctor , I can not prescribe HCQ w Zinc for SC2 in Virginia , for example .
There is no defense against false charges from the FBI , confiscation of property by police , imprisonment and torture on terrorism charges .
I hold a terror that I will die in the hands of a military / police force , also .
And , that there is nothing I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For me ( race = white ) , it is not a race issue , though I do understand that for several minority races it is an order of magnitude worse than I experience .
It is about powerlessness in the face of an uncaring , abusive and unjust system .
( Police , prosecutors , the FBI , banking laws , laws that crush small business , medical research and laws based on profit motive , wars based on fabricated narratives , etc . )
Lying .
Lying .
Lying .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When the pain , terror and rage are big enough , we become willing to kill and die to destroy what threatens us .
Unfortunately , this is the whole system .
The rules have been captured and tweaked for the advantage of the few .
If the system is burnt down , there will not be the food , water , electricity , public safety and many of services that I depend on .
Lots of people will die .
I will be at risk also .
So , am I really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disclaimer : This is a guest post and it doesn ’ t necessarily represent the views of IWB .

by sand_puppy
These people understand that they cannot change the system from the inside. They are profoundly powerless. I include myself in this group of the powerless.
As a doctor, I cannot prescribe HCQ w Zinc for SC2 in Virginia, for example. There is no defense against false charges from the FBI, confiscation of property by police, imprisonment and torture on terrorism charges.
I hold a terror that I will die in the hands of a military / police force, also. And, that there is nothing I can do to affect this. Powerlessness.
For me (race = white), it is not a race issue, though I do understand that for several minority races it is an order of magnitude worse than I experience. It is about powerlessness in the face of an uncaring, abusive and unjust system. (Police, prosecutors, the FBI, banking laws, laws that crush small business, medical research and laws based on profit motive, wars based on fabricated narratives, etc.) Lying. Lying. Lying.
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My personal action choices seem to be:
1) I can withdraw from the system. Or, 2) Burn the system down. 3) Hunker down and hide (protecting myself and family), secretly hoping the the system is not burnt down and will be there to serve me in the future.
When the pain, terror and rage are big enough, we become willing to kill and die to destroy what threatens us. Unfortunately, this is the whole system. The rules have been captured and tweaked for the advantage of the few.
If the system is burnt down, there will not be the food, water, electricity, public safety and many of services that I depend on. Lots of people will die. I will be at risk also.
So, am I really ready to burn it down yet?
Disclaimer: This is a guest post and it doesn’t necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-30--AMERICA PLUNGES INTO CRISIS; WHITE HOUSE LOCKDOWN; MILITARY PUT ON ALERT

Gripped by disease , unemployment and outrage at the police , America plunges into crisis America ’ s persistent political dysfunction and racial inequality were laid bare this week , as the coronavirus death toll hit a tragic new milestone and as the country was served yet another reminder of how black people are killed by law enforcement in disproportionately high numbers .
Together , the events present a grim tableau of a nation in crisis — one seared by violence against its citizens , plagued by a deadly disease that remains uncontained and rattled by a devastating blow to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in California as George Floyd fury sweeps US : Donald Trump puts Army on notice to deploy to streets for first time since 1992 LA riots as 19-year-old Detroit protester fatally shot and Minneapolis erupts for fourth night Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis DELRAY BEACH , Fla. ( AP ) — As unrest spread across dozens of American cities on Friday , the Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several active-duty U.S. military police units on the ready to deploy to Minneapolis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sparked the widespread protests .
Soldiers from Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Fort Drum in New York have been ordered to be ready to deploy within four hours if called , according to three people with direct knowledge of the orders .
Soldiers in Fort Carson , in Colorado , and Fort Riley in Kansas have been told to be ready within 24 hours .
The people did not want their names used because they were not authorized to discuss the preparations .
The get-ready orders were sent verbally on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Esper for military options to help quell the unrest in Minneapolis after protests descended into looting and arson in some parts of the city .

Gripped by disease, unemployment and outrage at the police, America plunges into crisis
America’s persistent political dysfunction and racial inequality were laid bare this week, as the coronavirus death toll hit a tragic new milestone and as the country was served yet another reminder of how black people are killed by law enforcement in disproportionately high numbers. Together, the events present a grim tableau of a nation in crisis — one seared by violence against its citizens, plagued by a deadly disease that remains uncontained and rattled by a devastating blow to its economy.
Cop is shot dead in California as George Floyd fury sweeps US: Donald Trump puts Army on notice to deploy to streets for first time since 1992 LA riots as 19-year-old Detroit protester fatally shot and Minneapolis erupts for fourth night
Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As unrest spread across dozens of American cities on Friday, the Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several active-duty U.S. military police units on the ready to deploy to Minneapolis, where the police killing of George Floyd sparked the widespread protests.
Soldiers from Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Fort Drum in New York have been ordered to be ready to deploy within four hours if called, according to three people with direct knowledge of the orders. Soldiers in Fort Carson, in Colorado, and Fort Riley in Kansas have been told to be ready within 24 hours. The people did not want their names used because they were not authorized to discuss the preparations.
The get-ready orders were sent verbally on Friday, after President Donald Trump asked Defense Secretary Mark Esper for military options to help quell the unrest in Minneapolis after protests descended into looting and arson in some parts of the city.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--CHINA Is EVACUATING ALL CHINESE STUDENTS IN THE USA!

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Recently , citizens reported that they were interrogated by the US border customs law enforcement officers for @ @ @ @ @ the mobile phones , computers and other electronic devices they carried with them when they @ @ @ @ @

"3. Recently, citizens reported that they were interrogated by the US border customs law enforcement officers for a long time and checked the mobile phones, computers and other electronic devices they carried with them when they left the country. pic.twitter.com/Mm3ZV5R2cO
— Xy5Z89🇩🇪🇪🇺 (@Xy5Z89) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--In a debt deflation depression, oversupply is not the solution… it’s the problem.

In a # debt # deflation # depression , oversupply is not the solution… it 's the problem .
📉 @ @ @ @ @ spending by state and local governments likely to weigh on growth for years , economists @ @ @

In a #debt #deflation #depression , oversupply is not the solution… it's the problem. 📉 t.co/dslhvHj4W0
Cuts to employment and spending by state and local governments likely to weigh on growth for years, economists say. t.co/vCvFVzQrLm
— Real Time Economics (@WSJecon) May 31, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--Black Basketball player Chris Palmer encouraged rioters to ‘burn it all down’ – then they showed up

Black Basketball player Chris Palmer encouraged rioters to ‘burn it all down’ – then they showed up at HIS house!

They didnt think that The Purge meant them too t.co/OO9aHFCuff
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) May 31, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--China moving heavy armour and artillery into Ladakh India

China 🇨🇳 PLA moves more troops and heavy ammunition to bolster frontline in Ladakh .
Dangerous Situation is developing .
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China 🇨🇳 PLA moves more troops and heavy ammunition to bolster frontline in Ladakh. Dangerous Situation is developing. pic.twitter.com/qr2SK5W1li
— Vengeance Is Mine! (@PromoterBoxing) May 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--Antifa is Being Designated As a TERRORIST Organization

Now they will be dealt with the way they deserve to be dealt with !

The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2020
Now they will be dealt with the way they deserve to be dealt with!
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--Tech Indicator Suggesting A Historic Top Could Be Forming?

Tech stocks have been the clear leader of the stock market recovery rally , this year and since the lows back in 2007 !
But within the ranks of leadership , and an important ratio may be sending a caution message to investors .
In today ’ s chart , we look at the ratio of large-cap tech stocks ( the Nasdaq 100 Index ) to the broader tech market ( the Nasdaq Composite ) on a “ monthly ” basis .
The large-cap concentrated Nasdaq 100 ( only 100 stocks ) has been the clear leader for several years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) … but that theme appears to be sending a concerning signal to the market .
As you can see from today ’ s chart , this important tech ratio peaked in 2000 at ( 1 ) .
And a prolonged bear market followed .
Early this year , the ratio re-tested the 2000 peak at ( 2 ) , while recording back to back monthly bearish reversals in March and April .
This raises concerns about a potential double top .
Note as well that on a “ weekly ” basis the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is definitely worth watching , especially for stock market bulls .
Stay tuned !

by Kimble Charting
Tech stocks have been the clear leader of the stock market recovery rally, this year and since the lows back in 2007!
But within the ranks of leadership, and an important ratio may be sending a caution message to investors.
In today’s chart, we look at the ratio of large-cap tech stocks (the Nasdaq 100 Index) to the broader tech market (the Nasdaq Composite) on a “monthly” basis.
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The large-cap concentrated Nasdaq 100 (only 100 stocks) has been the clear leader for several years versus the Nasdaq composite (3300 stocks)… but that theme appears to be sending a concerning signal to the market.
As you can see from today’s chart, this important tech ratio peaked in 2000 at (1). And a prolonged bear market followed.
Early this year, the ratio re-tested the 2000 peak at (2), while recording back to back monthly bearish reversals in March and April. This raises concerns about a potential double top.
Note as well that on a “weekly” basis the ratio is breaking down this week. This is definitely worth watching, especially for stock market bulls. Stay tuned!


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--WHERE ARE THE HEROES NOW?

WHERE ARE THE HEROES NOW?

Arresting gym owners , salon owners , and barbers is easy .
How about arresting real criminals ?
Maybe the @ @ @ @ @ their next hero parade for the other hero hospital tik tok dancers .
At least @ @ @ @ @ to get thousands of new vehicles , since they seem to park in riot zones @ @ @ @ @ the white supremacists .
Whitmer was screeching about the nazis and racists peacefully protesting her @ @ @ @ @ Why doesn ’ t she take a ride to Detroit and support her constituents as @ @ @ @ @ the ground ?

by Jim Quinn
Arresting gym owners, salon owners, and barbers is easy. How about arresting real criminals? Maybe the heroes are too busy planning their next hero parade for the other hero hospital tik tok dancers. At least they’ll be able to get thousands of new vehicles, since they seem to park in riot zones and offer bonfire kindling to the white supremacists.
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Whitmer was screeching about the nazis and racists peacefully protesting her dictatorial lockdown of Michigan. Why doesn’t she take a ride to Detroit and support her constituents as they burn the city to the ground?


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--Minneapolis Riots Are Reminder That Police Don’t Protect You Or Your Property

Authored by Ryan McMaken via The Mises Institute , Looting and arson have followed what began as peaceful protests in response to the apparent killing of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin , a now-former member of the Minneapolis Police Department .
But whatever was the spark that set off the current round of rioting in the Twin Cities area , it is clear that most property owners and residents will have to fend for themselves where riots have taken place .
In other words , any unfortunate shopkeeper or resident who finds himself in the path of the rioters ought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be around to provide any protection from the mob .
For example , The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports : The police station on E. Lake Street has been the epicenter of protests this week… Nearby , Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits , the target of looters the night before , also was set ablaze .
…On Wednesday night , a man was fatally shot and crowds looted and burned buildings on E. Lake Street late into the night .
Earlier in the day , in St. Paul , looters broke windows , stormed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phones , shoes and other merchandise from shops along University Avenue near the intersection of Pascal Street .
Officers formed a barricade in front of Target .
But police were absent a block away at T.J. Maxx , where looters smashed down the door and fled with heaps of clothing piled on shopping carts .
Many business owners who now face destruction at the hands of rioters can scarcely afford it : Another man , who was working to open a sports bar in the area later this year , saw his bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only a few exceptions , the police weren ’ t around to “ protect and serve.
” Admittedly , in cases like this week ’ s riots , the police are heavily outnumbered and unable to provide any sort of general protection from rioters .
Even if individual officers were engaging in heroic behavior to turn rioters away from potential victims , there would be little they could do to confront all offenders .
But heroics or not , the outcome for victims is the same : they must rely on self defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armed volunteers likely to be labeled as “ vigilantes.
” A failure to protect taxpaying citizens from violence and crime in a wide variety of situations is standard operating procedure for police departments which are under no legal obligation to protect anyone , and where “ officer safety ” is the number-one priority .
The lesson to be learned here is that the alleged “ social contract ” between citizens and the state is a one-way street : you pay taxes for police “ services , ” and the police may or may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Are Not Obligated to Provide Protection It is now a well-established legal principle in the United States that police officers and police departments are not legally responsible to refusing to intervene in cases where private citizens are in imminent danger or even in the process of being victimized .
The US Supreme Court has made it clear that law enforcement agencies are not required to provide protection to the citizens who are forced to pay for police services , year in and year out .
In cases of civil unrest , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing from police in terms of protecting property , or life and limb .
During the 2014 riots that followed the police killing of Michael Brown , for example , shopkeepers were forced to hire private security , and many had to rely on armed volunteers for protection from looters .
“ There ’ s no police , ” one Ferguson shopkeeper told FoxNews at the time .
“ We trusted the police to keep it peaceful ; they didn ’ t do their job.
” More famously , shopkeepers during the Los @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firearms : During the Columbine school shootings in Colorado in 1999 , the Sheriff department ’ s “ first responders ” formed a perimeter outside the building and refused to enter because the situation was deemed too risky for law enforcement .
Meanwhile , children were being slaughtered inside .
Nearly twenty years later , law enforcement officers at the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida cowered behind vehicles while students were murdered inside the school .
But even in cases where police are willing to enter the premises and attempt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find law enforcement officers to be of little help .
According to 2008 data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics , police response times to violent-crime-related calls exceeded 11 minutes one-third of the time .
Things were no better twelve years earlier in 1996 , when a similar survey was conducted .
Now , twelve years after 2008 , there ’ s no reason to assume anything has improved .
11 minutes is a long time to wait when dealing with a violent criminal .
Moreover , when police do arrive , don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The cases of Atatania Jefferson and Botham Jean provide some helpful reminders .
According to multiple accounts of the Jefferson case , a neighbor of Jefferson called police to “ check up ” on Jefferson whom the neighbor feared Jefferson might be in danger .
Jefferson was soon shot dead in her own living room by law enforcement .
The shooter — a now-former cop named Aaron Dean — entered Jefferson ’ s private property unannounced in the middle of the night .
He peered into Jefferson ’ s windows , and within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead .
Jefferson had been playing video games with her nephew .
A year earlier , former police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to ten years in prison for unlawfully shooting Botham Jean in his own apartment .
At the time , Guyger was a police officer returning home from work .
She illegally entered the wrong apartment and promptly shot Jean — the unit ’ s lawful resident — dead .
And , of course , there is the case of Justine Damond , who called the Minneapolis Police Department to report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When police arrived , they shot Damond dead , for no known reason other than hysterical fear on the part of police .
Those who proactively attempt to defend themselves fare little better .
In 2018 , Colorado resident Richard Black used a firearm to defend his grandson against an intruder .
Unfortunately , someone called the police .
When officers arrived , they opened fire on Black , even though was only a threat to the criminal intruder .
The lesson to be learned from all this is that it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rely on law enforcement officers to intervene to provide “ safety ” when troubles arise .
After all , experience has shown police are thoroughly unmotivated when it comes to preventing , or even investigating true violent crime .
Confronting violent criminals is dangerous and costly .
Thus , police departments are geared much more around encouraging harassment of petty offenders ( such as George Floyd ) and going after small-time drug offenders while confiscating property under asset forfeiture laws .
This provides revenue to pad agency budgets while prioritizing the targeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenders .
In the United States , more than half of serious crimes are never solved .
And yet , though it all , we hear again and again the myth that law enforcement agencies will provide protection , retrieve stolen property , and keep the peace .
Many people in Minneapolis are now experiencing the reality .

Authored by Ryan McMaken via The Mises Institute,
Looting and arson have followed what began as peaceful protests in response to the apparent killing of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin, a now-former member of the Minneapolis Police Department.
But whatever was the spark that set off the current round of rioting in the Twin Cities area, it is clear that most property owners and residents will have to fend for themselves where riots have taken place. In other words, any unfortunate shopkeeper or resident who finds himself in the path of the rioters ought to just assume that police won’t be around to provide any protection from the mob.
For example, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports:
The police station on E. Lake Street has been the epicenter of protests this week… Nearby, Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits, the target of looters the night before, also was set ablaze. …On Wednesday night, a man was fatally shot and crowds looted and burned buildings on E. Lake Street late into the night. Earlier in the day, in St. Paul, looters broke windows, stormed through battered-down doors and snatched clothes, phones, shoes and other merchandise from shops along University Avenue near the intersection of Pascal Street. Officers formed a barricade in front of Target. But police were absent a block away at T.J. Maxx, where looters smashed down the door and fled with heaps of clothing piled on shopping carts.
Many business owners who now face destruction at the hands of rioters can scarcely afford it:
Many of the shops destroyed along this stretch of E. Lake Street are immigrant-owned businesses — many of which were already struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. “Now it’s worse,” said Roberto Hernandez, who stood guard outside his nutrition store for five hours to fend off looters. (emphasis added)
Another man, who was working to open a sports bar in the area later this year, saw his bar destroyed. Needless to say, with only a few exceptions, the police weren’t around to “protect and serve.”
Admittedly, in cases like this week’s riots, the police are heavily outnumbered and unable to provide any sort of general protection from rioters. Even if individual officers were engaging in heroic behavior to turn rioters away from potential victims, there would be little they could do to confront all offenders.
But heroics or not, the outcome for victims is the same: they must rely on self defense, formal private security, or private armed volunteers likely to be labeled as “vigilantes.”
A failure to protect taxpaying citizens from violence and crime in a wide variety of situations is standard operating procedure for police departments which are under no legal obligation to protect anyone, and where “officer safety” is the number-one priority. The lesson to be learned here is that the alleged “social contract” between citizens and the state is a one-way street: you pay taxes for police “services,” and the police may or may not give you anything in return.
Police Are Not Obligated to Provide Protection
It is now a well-established legal principle in the United States that police officers and police departments are not legally responsible to refusing to intervene in cases where private citizens are in imminent danger or even in the process of being victimized.
The US Supreme Court has made it clear that law enforcement agencies are not required to provide protection to the citizens who are forced to pay for police services, year in and year out.
In cases of civil unrest, of course, be prepared to receive approximately nothing from police in terms of protecting property, or life and limb.
During the 2014 riots that followed the police killing of Michael Brown, for example, shopkeepers were forced to hire private security, and many had to rely on armed volunteers for protection from looters. “There’s no police,” one Ferguson shopkeeper told FoxNews at the time. “We trusted the police to keep it peaceful; they didn’t do their job.”
More famously, shopkeepers during the Los Angeles riots defended their shops with private firearms:
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“Where are the police? Where are the police?” [shopkeeper Chang] Lee whispered over and over from his rooftop perch. Lee would not see law enforcement for three days — only fellow Korean-Americans, who would be photographed by news agencies looking like armed militia…
Officer Safety Comes First
During the Columbine school shootings in Colorado in 1999, the Sheriff department’s “first responders” formed a perimeter outside the building and refused to enter because the situation was deemed too risky for law enforcement. Meanwhile, children were being slaughtered inside.
Nearly twenty years later, law enforcement officers at the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida cowered behind vehicles while students were murdered inside the school.
But even in cases where police are willing to enter the premises and attempt to subdue violent criminals, the victim may find law enforcement officers to be of little help. According to 2008 data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, police response times to violent-crime-related calls exceeded 11 minutes one-third of the time. Things were no better twelve years earlier in 1996, when a similar survey was conducted. Now, twelve years after 2008, there’s no reason to assume anything has improved.
11 minutes is a long time to wait when dealing with a violent criminal.
Moreover, when police do arrive, don’t expect a competent response. The cases of Atatania Jefferson and Botham Jean provide some helpful reminders.
According to multiple accounts of the Jefferson case, a neighbor of Jefferson called police to “check up” on Jefferson whom the neighbor feared Jefferson might be in danger. Jefferson was soon shot dead in her own living room by law enforcement. The shooter — a now-former cop named Aaron Dean — entered Jefferson’s private property unannounced in the middle of the night. He peered into Jefferson’s windows, and within seconds, the officer had shot Jefferson dead. Jefferson had been playing video games with her nephew.
A year earlier, former police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to ten years in prison for unlawfully shooting Botham Jean in his own apartment. At the time, Guyger was a police officer returning home from work. She illegally entered the wrong apartment and promptly shot Jean — the unit’s lawful resident — dead.
And, of course, there is the case of Justine Damond, who called the Minneapolis Police Department to report a possible sexual assault near her home. When police arrived, they shot Damond dead, for no known reason other than hysterical fear on the part of police.
Those who proactively attempt to defend themselves fare little better. In 2018, Colorado resident Richard Black used a firearm to defend his grandson against an intruder. Unfortunately, someone called the police. When officers arrived, they opened fire on Black, even though was only a threat to the criminal intruder.
The lesson to be learned from all this is that it is foolhardy, to say the least, to rely on law enforcement officers to intervene to provide “safety” when troubles arise.
After all, experience has shown police are thoroughly unmotivated when it comes to preventing, or even investigating true violent crime. Confronting violent criminals is dangerous and costly. Thus, police departments are geared much more around encouraging harassment of petty offenders (such as George Floyd) and going after small-time drug offenders while confiscating property under asset forfeiture laws.
This provides revenue to pad agency budgets while prioritizing the targeting of easy marks, rather than violent offenders. In the United States, more than half of serious crimes are never solved.
And yet, though it all, we hear again and again the myth that law enforcement agencies will provide protection, retrieve stolen property, and keep the peace. Many people in Minneapolis are now experiencing the reality.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--VIDEO & Transcript: CNN Don Lemon MELTDOWN: Lemon Goes on Insane Rant Defending Riots as ‘Mechanism’

VIDEO & Transcript: CNN Don Lemon MELTDOWN: Lemon Goes on Insane Rant Defending Riots as ‘Mechanism’ for Change

I was watching CNN because they had more live coverage of the rioters , but it forced me to listen to Don Lemon all night .
I love it when he tries to sound smart .
He ( and protestors ) kept making favorable comparisons between the looters and the Boston Tea Party .
I also heard some protestors and guests say the same things , so this must be the new talking point .
Anyway , EXCELLENT article detailing the full transcript as well as video of him saying it all last night .
Check it out : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is how — the Boston Tea Party .
Rioting .
So , don ’ t — do not get it twisted and think that oh , this is some — something that has not — never happened before and this is so terrible and where are we and these savages and all of that .
This is how this country was started ” Video is a perfect 5:30 minute summary of 10 minutes of babbling .
Tea Party comparison happens starting at 4:00 but the whole sad speech is fun to listen to @

I was watching CNN because they had more live coverage of the rioters, but it forced me to listen to Don Lemon all night. I love it when he tries to sound smart.
He (and protestors) kept making favorable comparisons between the looters and the Boston Tea Party. I also heard some protestors and guests say the same things, so this must be the new talking point. Anyway, EXCELLENT article detailing the full transcript as well as video of him saying it all last night. Check it out:
“Our country was started because — this is how — the Boston Tea Party. Rioting.
So, don’t — do not get it twisted and think that oh, this is some — something that has not — never happened before and this is so terrible and where are we and these savages and all of that. This is how this country was started”
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www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2020/05/31/meltdown-lemon-goes-insane-rant-defending-riots-mechanism-change
Video is a perfect 5:30 minute summary of 10 minutes of babbling. Tea Party comparison happens starting at 4:00 but the whole sad speech is fun to listen to.
Tim


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--WELL, THIS DOESN’T FIT TODAY’S NARRATIVE:

● Jail records show most arrested in Minneapolis riots have Minnesota addresses .
● “ [ Adam Leggat , a former British Army counterterrorism officer who now works as a security consultant specializing in crowd management for the Densus Group ] said intelligence reports from his colleagues indicate most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are far-left or anarchists , and that far-right groups have not yet made a significant appearance .
He said looting is typically done by locals – usually people with no criminal record who just get caught up in the moment.
” Found via Jon Gabriel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us have been saying since this began .
Most the violence is orchestrated by privileged white Antifa .
Catch up , media.
” Catch up ?
The Democratic Party politicians and their operatives with bylines have a narrative they ’ re hastily trying to construct .
UPDATE : “ One of the ironies of post-Great Awokening politics is that white , lefty politicians facing violence from leftists within their own jurisdictions now have to reinterpret the violence as right-wing in order to assert the legitimacy of public order , ” NRO ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems like the looting of the CNN headquarters was the turning point that led pundits , political advisers , and govt officials to say ‘ actually this is a white nationalist psyop ’ which is hilarious , ” Joe Gabriel Simonson of the Washington Examiner adds .

● Jail records show most arrested in Minneapolis riots have Minnesota addresses.
—KMSP, the Minneapolis Fox TV affiliate, today.
● “[Adam Leggat, a former British Army counterterrorism officer who now works as a security consultant specializing in crowd management for the Densus Group] said intelligence reports from his colleagues indicate most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are far-left or anarchists, and that far-right groups have not yet made a significant appearance. He said looting is typically done by locals – usually people with no criminal record who just get caught up in the moment.”
—USA Today, err, today.
Found via Jon Gabriel, who tweets, “As some of us have been saying since this began. Most the violence is orchestrated by privileged white Antifa. Catch up, media.”
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Catch up? The Democratic Party politicians and their operatives with bylines have a narrative they’re hastily trying to construct.
UPDATE: “One of the ironies of post-Great Awokening politics is that white, lefty politicians facing violence from leftists within their own jurisdictions now have to reinterpret the violence as right-wing in order to assert the legitimacy of public order,” NRO’s Peter Spiliakos tweets.
“It seems like the looting of the CNN headquarters was the turning point that led pundits, political advisers, and govt officials to say ‘actually this is a white nationalist psyop’ which is hilarious,” Joe Gabriel Simonson of the Washington Examiner adds.
h/t ED


FREDO FAIL

CNN Host Chris Cuomo ’ s Viewership Has Plunged By Half Since He Contracted Coronavirus After Segments With Brother Andrew Were Panned As Ratings Stunts .
Can ’ t imagine why : Chris Cuomo ’ s COVID-19 Interviews With Andrew Cuomo Are Disgraceful .
On Wednesday , CNN primetime anchor Chris Cuomo interviewed New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) , for the 10th time since the coronavirus pandemic began .
The TV host ’ s hardest-hitting question for his older brother was whether the COVID-19 testing swabs are too small for his gigantic nose .
“ [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a little button nose , ” the governor countered .
It was a moment that should have embarrassed CNN , whose journalists frequently—and often justifiably—criticize other networks for lobbing softball questions at President Donald Trump .
And yet Chris Cuomo ’ s employers have decided to let his bad family comedy routine play out night after night , as the brothers fake-argue about which one is mom ’ s favorite , who would win in a fight , and where the tomato sauce recipe went .
Some viewers might appreciate an occasional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grim COVID-19 news , but this is getting ridiculous .
The U.S. has now suffered an estimated 95,000 COVID-19 deaths , with 22,000 in the state of New York alone .
Andrew Cuomo is the governor of that state , and the decisions he made have some bearing on that number .
On March 25 , for instance , Cuomo ordered nursing homes to admit seniors who had tested positive for the coronavirus : a wave of deaths in senior care facilities followed that decision .
Grilling him about this misstep is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handling of the crisis—a task that CNN relishes .
Even though Chris Cuomo had previously broken quarantine , as spotted by a 65-year old Long Island cyclist that Cuomo verbally attacked , CNN staged Cuomo ’ s emergence from his basement like it was the Resurrection : “ But another current CNN employee who spoke with THR criticized Cuomo ’ s appearances , particularly the dramatic moment last Monday when he was filmed leaving the basement where he was quarantined to reunite with his family , as ‘ reality TV.
’ ‘ Him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cameras there , that ’ s all Jeff Zucker reality TV , and that screams Zucker , ’ the person says , referring to the network president who brought The Apprentice to NBC and helped make Trump a star .
”

CNN Host Chris Cuomo’s Viewership Has Plunged By Half Since He Contracted Coronavirus After Segments With Brother Andrew Were Panned As Ratings Stunts.
Can’t imagine why: Chris Cuomo’s COVID-19 Interviews With Andrew Cuomo Are Disgraceful.
On Wednesday, CNN primetime anchor Chris Cuomo interviewed New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), for the 10th time since the coronavirus pandemic began. The TV host’s hardest-hitting question for his older brother was whether the COVID-19 testing swabs are too small for his gigantic nose.
“[The nurse told me] that I have a little button nose,” the governor countered.
It was a moment that should have embarrassed CNN, whose journalists frequently—and often justifiably—criticize other networks for lobbing softball questions at President Donald Trump. And yet Chris Cuomo’s employers have decided to let his bad family comedy routine play out night after night, as the brothers fake-argue about which one is mom’s favorite, who would win in a fight, and where the tomato sauce recipe went.
Some viewers might appreciate an occasional light-hearted break from the constant stream of grim COVID-19 news, but this is getting ridiculous. The U.S. has now suffered an estimated 95,000 COVID-19 deaths, with 22,000 in the state of New York alone. Andrew Cuomo is the governor of that state, and the decisions he made have some bearing on that number. On March 25, for instance, Cuomo ordered nursing homes to admit seniors who had tested positive for the coronavirus: a wave of deaths in senior care facilities followed that decision. Grilling him about this misstep is no less vital than grilling Trump about his handling of the crisis—a task that CNN relishes.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--The U6 unemployment rate has risen from 7% to 23% in two months. These protests might drag on much l

The U6 unemployment rate has risen from 7% to 23% in two months. These protests might drag on much longer than normal…

The Labor Department ’ s data may mark the worst of the fallout from the disease as states have started @ @ @ @ @ that brought demand and the economy to a standstill .
The median forecast in a @ @ @ @ @ jobless rate to rise to 19.6 % , the highest since the Great Depression era @ @ @ @ @ probably declined by almost 8 million after a whopping 20.5 million slump in April .

The Labor Department’s data may mark the worst of the fallout from the disease as states have started to lift the shutdown orders that brought demand and the economy to a standstill. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey calls for the jobless rate to rise to 19.6%, the highest since the Great Depression era of the 1930s. Payrolls probably declined by almost 8 million after a whopping 20.5 million slump in April.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--BLUE CITIES ALL OVER ARE IN TROUBLE

BLUE CITIES ALL OVER ARE IN TROUBLE

Curfew in effect as protests continue in Nashville .
“ The mayor has implemented a curfew for Nashville residents .
@ @ @ @ @ fire at the courthouse and officers were attacked as protests continue in downtown Nashville on @ @ @ @ @ Cooper signed an executive order , which declared a state of civil emergency , and @ @ @ @ @ p.m. in Nashville .
Police said anyone on the streets is subject to an arrest.
@ @ @ @ @ harshly as you treat salon owners trying to save their businesses , that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .

Curfew in effect as protests continue in Nashville. “The mayor has implemented a curfew for Nashville residents. Buildings were damaged, a fire at the courthouse and officers were attacked as protests continue in downtown Nashville on Saturday evening. Mayor John Cooper signed an executive order, which declared a state of civil emergency, and setup a curfew for 10 p.m. in Nashville. Police said anyone on the streets is subject to an arrest.”
Related: Fires rage in Seattle protests; National Guard activated.
Treat violent rioters as harshly as you treat salon owners trying to save their businesses, that’s all I ask . . .
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UPDATE: Harsh, but fair:
h/t GR


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-31--If people are free to smash up streets, they should be free to go to a bar or swimming pool.

We ’ ll know in about 10 to 14 days if the past 90 days have been worth it .
Mass crowds gathered in DC , Los Angeles , Minneapolis , Atlanta , Denver and the virus hot spot of New York , all ignoring the past three months of warnings from CDC experts , the White House , the World Health Organization and state officials .
Should there be a spike , much like the one we ’ ve all been warned is bound to happen if large gatherings like these should occur , the authorities can all shame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ see we told you so !
’ But as in Florida and Georgia and several other states with relaxed distancing orders , what happens if there isn ’ t ?
There will be a lot to answer for from our public officials , should that be the case , and it won ’ t just be about the murder of George Floyd , which has become the spark that set the tinderbox on fire .
Forty million people are out of work .
Over 100,000 dead , and the riots happening all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if lockdown was worth it .

END THE LOCKDOWN. STOP THE RIOTS:
We’ll know in about 10 to 14 days if the past 90 days have been worth it. Mass crowds gathered in DC, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Denver and the virus hot spot of New York, all ignoring the past three months of warnings from CDC experts, the White House, the World Health Organization and state officials. Should there be a spike, much like the one we’ve all been warned is bound to happen if large gatherings like these should occur, the authorities can all shame us again and give us one big ‘see we told you so!’ But as in Florida and Georgia and several other states with relaxed distancing orders, what happens if there isn’t?
There will be a lot to answer for from our public officials, should that be the case, and it won’t just be about the murder of George Floyd, which has become the spark that set the tinderbox on fire. Forty million people are out of work. Over 100,000 dead, and the riots happening all over the country are about to reveal if lockdown was worth it.