investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--LA becomes 1st major US city to offer free coronavirus testing to residents regardless of symptoms

LOS ANGELES — Every resident of Los Angeles County will be eligible for a free coronavirus test , regardless of @ @ @ @ @ that have been set up throughout the region , Mayor Garcetti announced Wednesday .
Prior @ @ @ @ @ announcement , testing at the 34 drive-thru sites set up around Los Angeles city and @ @ @ @ @ individuals who were presenting symptoms , or critical front-line workers like grocery store employees and @ @ @ @ @ not presenting symptoms .
“ Tonight , I am proud to announce that Los Angeles @ @ @ @ @ city in America to offer widescale testing to all of its residents , with or @ @ @ @ @ said during his Wednesday daily briefing .

LOS ANGELES — Every resident of Los Angeles County will be eligible for a free coronavirus test, regardless of symptoms, at testing sites that have been set up throughout the region, Mayor Garcetti announced Wednesday.
Prior to the mayor’s announcement, testing at the 34 drive-thru sites set up around Los Angeles city and county had been restricted to individuals who were presenting symptoms, or critical front-line workers like grocery store employees and rideshare drivers, who were not presenting symptoms.
“Tonight, I am proud to announce that Los Angeles will become the first major city in America to offer widescale testing to all of its residents, with or without symptoms,” Garcetti said during his Wednesday daily briefing.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--More than 60,000 Americans have died in just 60 days. All 10 years of the Vietnam War compressed int

More than 60,000 Americans have died in just 60 days. All 10 years of the Vietnam War compressed into 2 months. This is just……horrible and heartbreaking beyond words.

On April 30th , about 63k people will have died .
So those 60,000 deaths actually occurred in one month @ @ @

by Texasliberal90
60k deaths occurred in April.
March 31st, 3889 people had died
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On April 30th, about 63k people will have died.
So those 60,000 deaths actually occurred in one month. April.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Tucker Carlson rips American feminists over silence on Biden allegations: ‘There is nothing more cor

Tucker Carlson rips American feminists over silence on Biden allegations: ‘There is nothing more corrupt’

Tucker Carlson ripped the “ so-called feminist movement ” on “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” Wednesday after Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand @ @ @ @ @ President Joe Biden against sexual assault allegations , highlighting the stark contrast with her treatment @ @ @ @ @ nominee Brett Kavanaugh in the fall of 2018 .
“ The American feminist movement may @ @ @ @ @ movement in the world , ” Carlson said , “ more corrupt than the government @ @ @ @ @ ’ s more corrupt than the World Health Organization .
There is nothing more corrupt @ @ @ @ @ If you want proof , ” he continued , “ look no further than Senator @ @ @ @ @ .
Two years ago , Gillibrand wanted Kavanaugh ’ s life and family destroyed .
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Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Tucker Carlson ripped the “so-called feminist movement” on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” Wednesday after Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. defended former Vice President Joe Biden against sexual assault allegations, highlighting the stark contrast with her treatment of allegations against then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in the fall of 2018.
“The American feminist movement may be the single most corrupt movement in the world,” Carlson said, “more corrupt than the government of Equatorial Guinea. It’s more corrupt than the World Health Organization. There is nothing more corrupt than institutional feminism.”
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“If you want proof,” he continued, “look no further than Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. Two years ago, Gillibrand wanted Kavanaugh’s life and family destroyed.”
www.foxnews.com/media/tucker-carlson-nothing-more-corrupt-feminism-biden


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal announced his “firm opposition” to Governor

Good man , if all the sheriffs stand untied and the people keep coming out in droves , Newsom and @ @ @ @ @ this is pretty epic , he put the finger to Newsoms order , and likely @ @ @ @ @ can hope… April 30 , 12:20 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal announced his “ @ @ @ @ @ Gavin Newsom ’ s reported order to close beaches and state parks across the state @ @ @ @ @ I am the protector of constitutional rights in Humboldt County , ” he said in @ @ @ @ @ And if an order is issued that I believe violates our constitutional rights , I @ @ @ @ @ Honsal did not specify which constitutional right he believed was being violated by the order @ @ @ @ @ later Thursday beaches and state parks will be closed in Orange County only .
The @ @ @ @ @ large crowds over the weekend .
Early studies regarding outdoors transmission do not appear to @ @ @ @ @ order .

Good man, if all the sheriffs stand untied and the people keep coming out in droves, Newsom and Co are screwed…
“As Sheriff, I am the protector of constitutional rights in Humboldt County,” he said, “and if an order is issued that I believe violates our constitutional rights, I will not enforce it.”
2/2 — HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) April 30, 2020
I think this is pretty epic, he put the finger to Newsoms order, and likely others will follow, we can hope…
April 30, 12:20 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal announced his “firm opposition” to Governor Gavin Newsom’s reported order to close beaches and state parks across the state.
“As Sheriff, I am the protector of constitutional rights in Humboldt County,” he said in a Thursday tweet. “And if an order is issued that I believe violates our constitutional rights, I will not enforce it.”
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Honsal did not specify which constitutional right he believed was being violated by the order, but Governor Newsom clarified later Thursday beaches and state parks will be closed in Orange County only. The county’s beaches drew large crowds over the weekend.
Early studies regarding outdoors transmission do not appear to support the governor’s order.
AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Mean reversion is brutal and markets are merciless – be ready for everything in May…. Would like to

Mean reversion is brutal and markets are merciless – be ready for everything in May…. Would like to see 2200 retest

Eurozone GDP contracts by 3.8 % , the sharpest drop ever

Stocks gapped DOWN the most ever in March. Stocks gapped UP the most ever in April. In 30 years of $SPY, this extreme Vol was *mostly* in transitions between Bull<>Bear markets. Mean reversion is brutal and markets are merciless – be ready for everything in May.$ES_F $SPX pic.twitter.com/bA6sfmrsdK — Macro Charts (@MacroCharts) April 30, 2020
The monthly close. We'll know more at the end of next month.$SPX pic.twitter.com/kG27KRQ7O4 — Sven Henrich (@NorthmanTrader) April 30, 2020
would like to see 2200 retest pic.twitter.com/sBenNdtcvi — Alastair Williamson (@StockBoardAsset) April 30, 2020
tech moment of truth tonight. living on the edge if you will. pic.twitter.com/1oODBAx1Sq — hks55 (@hks55) April 30, 2020
Tim Cook has no idea what the replacement cycle
of the new normal is going to be. And he’s using $50B on a buyback now.
Such a reckless move IMO — Reminiscences of an American Capitalist (@4Awesometweet) April 30, 2020
World trade will likely contract by double digit rate in 2020 via @OxfordEconomics @SoberLook pic.twitter.com/by3YTjHZeN — Gregory Daco (@GregDaco) April 30, 2020
US imports plunging faster than US exports hence the artificial #trade boost to Q1 #GDP growth of 1.3ppt via @OxfordEconomics @SoberLook pic.twitter.com/lA8OmlUH1b — Gregory Daco (@GregDaco) April 30, 2020
March personal income -2% vs. -1.7% est. & 0.6% in prior month; personal spending -7.5% (chart below) vs. -5.1% est. & 0.2% in prior month … largest 1m drop for spending in history of series (back to 1959) pic.twitter.com/JGphSC7qsD — Liz Ann Sonders (@LizAnnSonders) April 30, 2020
J.Crew Prepares to File for Bankruptcy t.co/uCEepnz6XR — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 30, 2020
Aren't there enough incentives not to work in this country? pic.twitter.com/uu5CGW4HhU — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 30, 2020
Eurozone GDP contracts by 3.8%, the sharpest drop ever
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McDonald’s Q1 earnings fall 17%


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Newly Released Flynn Docs! The FBI Mission to Take Down Flynn was Called “Crossfire Razor”; Stzrok T

Newly Released Flynn Docs! The FBI Mission to Take Down Flynn was Called “Crossfire Razor”; Stzrok Text Shows Plan Discussed Jan 4 2017

1/4/17 : FBI field office found “ No derogatory information ” on Flynn and decided to close RAZOR .
1/4/17 @ @ @ @ @ ) went off the rails and targeted Flynn : “ Don ’ t close RAZOR @ @

🚨🚨BREAKING
The operation that targeted Flynn: CROSSFIRE RAZOR
1/4/17: FBI field office found “No derogatory information” on Flynn and decided to close RAZOR.
1/4/17: FBI leadership (STRZOK) went off the rails and targeted Flynn: “Don’t close RAZOR” pic.twitter.com/0MAKqzhxas
— Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) April 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--China/U.S. Conflict Brewing with Daria Novak

Daria Novak was a 2016 Candidate for US Congress , Co-host Vernuccio-Novak Report .
It is incredibly important that the US get to the bottom of what transpired at the start of the corona virus outbreak , according to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo .
He said that the Chinese Communist Party needs to “ come clean ” about how this all began in order to save lives going forward .
“ We need our scientists , our academics , our epidemiologists all to have access to the data , access to a sample of the virus , access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” When asked by a reporter if Washington should rethink the US-China relationship Pompeo noted that there ’ s places that the US can work alongside China while there are other areas such as trade where there is unfair treatment .
Pompeo pointed out that the State Department also is concerned about developments in the South China Sea where China is aggressively claiming territory beyond accepted international limits .
He also pointed out that Huawei , a Chinese telecommunications company that is controlled by the Chinese Government , is courting countries around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is that American citizens ’ data may be subjected to scrutiny by the Chinese Government if it crosses over the Chinese G5 network .
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from Financial Survival Network
Daria Novak was a 2016 Candidate for US Congress, Co-host Vernuccio-Novak Report. It is incredibly important that the US get to the bottom of what transpired at the start of the corona virus outbreak, according to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. He said that the Chinese Communist Party needs to “come clean” about how this all began in order to save lives going forward. “We need our scientists, our academics, our epidemiologists all to have access to the data, access to a sample of the virus, access to the places it might have come to.”
When asked by a reporter if Washington should rethink the US-China relationship Pompeo noted that there’s places that the US can work alongside China while there are other areas such as trade where there is unfair treatment.
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Pompeo pointed out that the State Department also is concerned about developments in the South China Sea where China is aggressively claiming territory beyond accepted international limits. He also pointed out that Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications company that is controlled by the Chinese Government, is courting countries around the world. The results, he said, is that American citizens’ data may be subjected to scrutiny by the Chinese Government if it crosses over the Chinese G5 network.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Speaking as a libertarian, one thing I like about this pandemic is the way it has made people in aut

Speaking as a libertarian, one thing I like about this pandemic is the way it has made people in authority look ridiculous:

UPDATE : “ Newsom seems to be out of step with even the worst governors of other states .
Even @ @ @ @ @ most hard hit area , isn ’ t trying to close down Central Park completely @ @ @ @ @ pick up signs that elite opinion—that is , the superstructure of the decisions of followers @ @ @ @ @ to shift ever so perceptibly to opening the country back .
There ’ s no @ @ @ @ @ NY Times columnist Tom Friedman , who wondered in his Tuesday column whether Sweden ’ @ @ @ @ @ is a better idea than what we ’ ve done.
” Meanwhile , Elon Musk @ @ @ @

Closing beaches now is borderline hysterical. The more epi studies come out, the more we learn that the risk of outdoor transmission is minimal. It's not hard to stay 6 feet apart from another person on a beach, clever camera angles notwithstanding. t.co/k3zUgVzSAF — Patrick Ruffini (@PatrickRuffini) April 30, 2020
UPDATE: “Newsom seems to be out of step with even the worst governors of other states. Even New York City, the most hard hit area, isn’t trying to close down Central Park completely. Moreover, you can pick up signs that elite opinion—that is, the superstructure of the decisions of followers like Gov. Cuomo—is starting to shift ever so perceptibly to opening the country back. There’s no better sign of this than NY Times columnist Tom Friedman, who wondered in his Tuesday column whether Sweden’s much more permissive quarantine is a better idea than what we’ve done.”
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is not amused.
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h/t GR


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Iowa tells workers to return to their jobs or lose unemployment benefits, despite warnings that reop

Iowa tells workers to return to their jobs or lose unemployment benefits, despite warnings that reopening could lead to a 2nd wave of infections

• Iowa is preparing to partially reopen 77 counties on Friday .
• The state said furloughed employees who refuse to return to work would lose their unemployment benefits — and Gov .
Kim Reynolds said it could disqualify them from future unemployment benefits .
• However , a group of experts advised the governor last week not to loosen restrictions and said the state has not reached its peak of infections and deaths .
As Iowa prepares to partially reopen on Friday , the state has told furloughed workers that they will lose their unemployment benefits if they refuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moines Register reported that businesses like restaurants , bars , retail stores , and fitness centers would be allowed to reopen at half capacity starting on May 1 .
Gov .
Kim Reynolds said the 77 reopening counties either have no cases or are on a downward trend .
Iowa Workforce Development , a state agency that provides employment services for individual workers , said an employee ’ s refusal return to work out of fear would be considered a “ voluntary quit ” — which would mean they could no longer receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers across the state .
Ryan West , the deputy director of Iowa Workforce Development , told Radio Iowa that there were some exceptions , such as workers diagnosed with COVID-19 .

Iowa is preparing to partially reopen 77 counties on Friday.
The state said furloughed employees who refuse to return to work would lose their unemployment benefits — and Gov. Kim Reynolds said it could disqualify them from future unemployment benefits.
However, a group of experts advised the governor last week not to loosen restrictions and said the state has not reached its peak of infections and deaths.
As Iowa prepares to partially reopen on Friday, the state has told furloughed workers that they will lose their unemployment benefits if they refuse to return to work.
The Des Moines Register reported that businesses like restaurants, bars, retail stores, and fitness centers would be allowed to reopen at half capacity starting on May 1. Gov. Kim Reynolds said the 77 reopening counties either have no cases or are on a downward trend.
Iowa Workforce Development, a state agency that provides employment services for individual workers, said an employee’s refusal return to work out of fear would be considered a “voluntary quit” — which would mean they could no longer receive unemployment benefits. The announcement applies to workers across the state.
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Ryan West, the deputy director of Iowa Workforce Development, told Radio Iowa that there were some exceptions, such as workers diagnosed with COVID-19.
www.businessinsider.com/iowa-tells-workers-return-to-work-or-lose-unemployment-benefits-2020-4


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--If This Is What “The New Normal” Is Going To Look Like, It Is Going To Be Horrible

In many of our previous economic collapse videos we addressed the role of uncertainty that we are going through .
We have discussed how investors feel discouraged and frightened when they can ’ t foresee what is coming next .
We have shown evidences based on solid sources on how the economic future will probably unroll out of this crisis and even what would come after this chapter is finally over .
But in this video , we ’ re are going to talk to you about how this uncertainty is affecting our lives so far .
Us : regular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engines of the social mechanism , the ones that push life forward , even though everything else seems to be crashing .
What the future will look like for us ?
Where are we at now ?
In moments such as this one , being trapped by fear is not far from the reality of many of us .
The news won ’ t stop shouting about all kinds of different information feeding us up with misleading data that only makes us feel more helpless and afraid .
The streets , the stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything adds up to the feeling that we ’ re in a post-apocalyptic movie scenario .
Many had lost their jobs and many are anxious feeling that this could be their last day , week , or month at their job posts .
Everything is said to us about this illness is twisted and repacked all over again by the media to ambush us into a loop where it takes a lot of effort to properly filter what is true and what is fabricated .
And at the same time , we don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because… better safe than sorry , right ?
But have we reached the point where too much information is just fermenting more panic towards getting back to our normal activities ?
Isn ’ t that weird that a few months before this lockdown started we were all debating online about how the decision-making of our leaders wasn ’ t exactly concerned about the public , and yet now we ’ re just accepting what they have been telling us and imposing us to do in our lives ?
The point isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our normal routines , because that ’ s out of our hands by now .
But , if we always questioned the government ’ s intentions , why aren ’ t we doing this right now ?
They feed us fear , so they can break us apart , they overexpose people ’ s traumatic experiences so they can get in our heads , they discretely point who to blame and what for , so they can watch us fight .
So they can rule us .
We didn ’ t forget about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that with all this “ information ” and all the “ technology ” they parade in our faces , they are still not concerned about developing low-cost but effective equipment that could help us to get back to our activities any time soon and avoid contamination .
Isn ’ t it even weirder when we consider that many high-level politicians that are telling us to stay home , don ’ t look concerned about safety measures for themselves when it comes to appearing in public with no masks , aglomerated among other representatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected ?
With that said , we don ’ t want to diminish the impact of the disease , its symptoms , its victims .
We just want to raise some questions no one else seems to be asking .
Since when did we forget that blindly following these guys never took us anywhere ?
We ’ re not telling you to break the confinement and do whatever you want to do , because that would be an irresponsible advice , but why exactly they ’ re arresting people on the streets for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk or posting some mail ?
Let me rephrase that – why are they allowing the police to immobilize us , handcuff us and escort us into house arrest at their will while pointing us guns – like we ’ re some sort of criminals – when they can walk all around with no consequences ?
The uncertainty it was created for us it ’ s not about whether next month ’ s yields are going to be negative , but how long do we have before an economic collapse and starvation ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are long gone , or can ’ t be done because they don ’ t configure as essential , and the government unemployment benefits aren ’ t enough to feed a whole family .
It ’ s a completely different treatment .
If we don ’ t realize that we ’ re being played soon enough , we ’ re going to be enormously anxious to face reality once we can go back to it .
The dilemma of whether the person sitting next to us may be infected or not will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we used to trust , panic about not having enough supplies for the future , and rush into buying stuff we don ’ t even need while leaving others with bare hands .
Is that really who we want to become ?
Because at this point , it seems that this is where we ’ re headed to .
And you know what else ?
That ’ s exactly what they ’ re going for .
It ’ s a perfect plan .
Get ready for the economic collapse and much more…

In many of our previous economic collapse videos we addressed the role of uncertainty that we are going through. We have discussed how investors feel discouraged and frightened when they can’t foresee what is coming next. We have shown evidences based on solid sources on how the economic future will probably unroll out of this crisis and even what would come after this chapter is finally over.
But in this video, we’re are going to talk to you about how this uncertainty is affecting our lives so far. Us: regular people. The ones who grease the engines of the social mechanism, the ones that push life forward, even though everything else seems to be crashing. What the future will look like for us? Where are we at now?
In moments such as this one, being trapped by fear is not far from the reality of many of us. The news won’t stop shouting about all kinds of different information feeding us up with misleading data that only makes us feel more helpless and afraid. The streets, the stores, the schools are completely empty and everything adds up to the feeling that we’re in a post-apocalyptic movie scenario. Many had lost their jobs and many are anxious feeling that this could be their last day, week, or month at their job posts.
Everything is said to us about this illness is twisted and repacked all over again by the media to ambush us into a loop where it takes a lot of effort to properly filter what is true and what is fabricated. And at the same time, we don’t want to disbelief anything, because… better safe than sorry, right? But have we reached the point where too much information is just fermenting more panic towards getting back to our normal activities? Isn’t that weird that a few months before this lockdown started we were all debating online about how the decision-making of our leaders wasn’t exactly concerned about the public, and yet now we’re just accepting what they have been telling us and imposing us to do in our lives?
The point isn’t about coming or not coming back to our normal routines, because that’s out of our hands by now. But, if we always questioned the government’s intentions, why aren’t we doing this right now? They feed us fear, so they can break us apart, they overexpose people’s traumatic experiences so they can get in our heads, they discretely point who to blame and what for, so they can watch us fight. So they can rule us. We didn’t forget about that, right?
It is odd that with all this “information” and all the “technology” they parade in our faces, they are still not concerned about developing low-cost but effective equipment that could help us to get back to our activities any time soon and avoid contamination. Isn’t it even weirder when we consider that many high-level politicians that are telling us to stay home, don’t look concerned about safety measures for themselves when it comes to appearing in public with no masks, aglomerated among other representatives, even though millions of people are infected?
With that said, we don’t want to diminish the impact of the disease, its symptoms, its victims. We just want to raise some questions no one else seems to be asking. Since when did we forget that blindly following these guys never took us anywhere? We’re not telling you to break the confinement and do whatever you want to do, because that would be an irresponsible advice, but why exactly they’re arresting people on the streets for walking their dogs, taking a lone walk or posting some mail? Let me rephrase that – why are they allowing the police to immobilize us, handcuff us and escort us into house arrest at their will while pointing us guns – like we’re some sort of criminals – when they can walk all around with no consequences?
The uncertainty it was created for us it’s not about whether next month’s yields are going to be negative, but how long do we have before an economic collapse and starvation? Because for some of us, jobs are long gone, or can’t be done because they don’t configure as essential, and the government unemployment benefits aren’t enough to feed a whole family. It’s a completely different treatment.
If we don’t realize that we’re being played soon enough, we’re going to be enormously anxious to face reality once we can go back to it. The dilemma of whether the person sitting next to us may be infected or not will make us isolate even more, mistrust people we used to trust, panic about not having enough supplies for the future, and rush into buying stuff we don’t even need while leaving others with bare hands. Is that really who we want to become? Because at this point, it seems that this is where we’re headed to.
And you know what else? That’s exactly what they’re going for.
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It’s a perfect plan. Get ready for the economic collapse and much more…


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--How Many Collapses Can Be on The Horizon

Looking at the horizon of life , protein shortages in both beef and pork send prices to record levels , @ @ @ @ @ over spot price and Scotia Bank in the metals business since 1684 closes and RippleNet @ @ @ @ @ play .
Should I even mention wheat planting in the USA at 1909 levels ?

Looking at the horizon of life, protein shortages in both beef and pork send prices to record levels, precious metals fetching premiums well over spot price and Scotia Bank in the metals business since 1684 closes and RippleNet central bank digital currency in play. Should I even mention wheat planting in the USA at 1909 levels?
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Joe Biden Rails Against “Illegals,” Calls For 700 Mile Border Fence In Resurfaced 2006 Video – Party

Joe Biden Rails Against “Illegals,” Calls For 700 Mile Border Fence In Resurfaced 2006 Video – Party Politics are KAYFABE.

Here we see Biden give a speech to donors that is basically MAGA doctrine today .
Illegals and drug cartels are wrecking the country with faulty border security .
Build that Wall .
Protect American values .
Sounds familiar , right ?
It is amazing how many of us—even as we rail against the swamp and MSM—still buy into the polarized narrative of party politics .
It is a narrative that is 100 % shaped by the coordinated efforts of MSM and the swamp .
It ’ s a prepared script , and every time we prop it up here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More proof Biden is just another insider shill in the service of the real power behind the KAYFABE of partisan politics ?
Watch this episode of the Dollop on the Clarence Thomas confirmation .
The Kavanaugh confirmation was a reboot of the Thomas confirmation .
Hollywood can ’ t come up with original story ideas anymore these days and neither can Washington .
We talk about “ red-pilling ” and waking up to truth , but the truth about how DC and MSM coordinate to create a “ show ” of politics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a deep irony here .
In the Matrix , Neo takes the red-pill to wake up to the tyranny of the machine-side of the war .
But zoom out on the plot – the red-pill brings him into yet another layer of the grand system of control that he ultimately services with his actions .
The red pill is part of the machine plot !
The same thing is going on here and we ’ re too wrapped up in politics to see it .
Too forgiving of shills that parrot the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best interests .

Here we see Biden give a speech to donors that is basically MAGA doctrine today. Illegals and drug cartels are wrecking the country with faulty border security. Build that Wall. Protect American values. Sounds familiar, right?
It is amazing how many of us—even as we rail against the swamp and MSM—still buy into the polarized narrative of party politics. It is a narrative that is 100% shaped by the coordinated efforts of MSM and the swamp. It’s a prepared script, and every time we prop it up here we feed the beast they both serve.
More proof Biden is just another insider shill in the service of the real power behind the KAYFABE of partisan politics? Watch this episode of the Dollop on the Clarence Thomas confirmation. The Kavanaugh confirmation was a reboot of the Thomas confirmation.
Hollywood can’t come up with original story ideas anymore these days and neither can Washington.
Here’s the deal:
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We talk about “red-pilling” and waking up to truth, but the truth about how DC and MSM coordinate to create a “show” of politics somehow continually escapes us.
There’s a deep irony here. In the Matrix, Neo takes the red-pill to wake up to the tyranny of the machine-side of the war. But zoom out on the plot – the red-pill brings him into yet another layer of the grand system of control that he ultimately services with his actions. The red pill is part of the machine plot!
The same thing is going on here and we’re too wrapped up in politics to see it. Too forgiving of shills that parrot the “side” we think has our best interests.
h/t allofusahab


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Gov. Cuomo CAUGHT! What He Should Be THROWN OUT of Office For What He’s Doing With These Facemasks!

Marty Johnson from The Hill reports , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) during his press briefing @ @ @ @ @ of face masks that people from all over the country have sent to his office @ @ @ @ @

Marty Johnson from The Hill reports, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) during his press briefing on Wednesday revealed a collage of face masks that people from all over the country have sent to his office amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Tesla declines after Einhorn questions Musk”s accounting

Einhorn , who five months ago told Musk he was “ beginning to wonder whether your accounts receivable exist , @ @ @ @ @ in the past that its balance of money owed was elevated by sales being highly @ @ @ @ @ each quarter .
The Greenlight Capital president questioned how that could have been the case @ @ @ @ @ given the shutdowns that Musk , 48 , excoriated on Wednesday .

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-30/tesla-pares-gains-after-einhorn-questions-accounts-receivable?srnd=premium
Einhorn, who five months ago told Musk he was “beginning to wonder whether your accounts receivable exist,” said Tesla had claimed in the past that its balance of money owed was elevated by sales being highly concentrated at the end of each quarter. The Greenlight Capital president questioned how that could have been the case at the end of March given the shutdowns that Musk, 48, excoriated on Wednesday.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--A Half-Speed Economy Will Be the New Normal, Says Bruce Mehlman

Bruce Mehlman walked FS Insider listeners through his new slide deck , After COVID : Policy and Politics in the Age of Pandemic .
He shares why the coronavirus wasn ’ t a black swan event but rather a white swan event we knew was coming .
He also breaks down the response of Congress and the great reopening debate sweeping across America .
Read below for excerpts from his interview with FS Insider .
If you ’ re not already a subscriber , click here .
For audio , see Bruce Mehlman on Politics and Policy in the Age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were on the show , we discussed potential black swan events of 2020 and of the coming decade , but this was before COVID-19 hit .
Now you have a new slide deck , let ’ s start there .
So , the last presentation I produced was looking at black swans , likely in the decade .
What ’ s interesting is when I was creating the slide analysis of black swans , I had a slide drafted showing pandemics .
My first thought was , ‘ I know that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I ’ m not going to put in crazy asteroid hitting the earth sort of stuff.
’ I concluded that wasn ’ t a black swan anyway—it ’ s a white swan .
The fourth infographic I have in the presentation shows a series of Time magazine covers .
One from 2003 is the truth about SARS .
Another from 2004 has to do with bird flu .
One from 2007 covering H1N1 and another in 2009 about wearing masks again .
In 2017 there ’ s one that says , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic.
’ We also can ’ t forget about Bill Gates ’ s 2015 TED talk .
Every year there has been work by national security experts , health experts , government experts and some market experts , noting that we ’ re not really ready for a pandemic .
Well guess what ?
We weren ’ t ready for a pandemic , but the reality of that doesn ’ t have to surprise anybody because that ’ s what folks have been noticing every year with great regularity .
So this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it out , thinking this could happen in third world countries , but not in the U.S. ?
I ’ m not sure it was so many warnings that people stopped paying attention , so much as all the near misses did give a false sense of complacency .
When these things would pop up in the past , the government would figure out what they need to do .
You could test and you could quarantine .
You know , you saw with some frequency governments responding effectively .
What ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most successful government on the planet at this is either South Korea or Taiwan .
Interestingly , South Korea failed in 2015 with the MERS epidemic .
They weren ’ t good at testing and they were slow at rolling it out .
They were not good at contact tracing .
They weren ’ t good at quarantining at-risk populations and people who might be spreaders .
They failed in 2015 .
And the great thing about failure , of course , is that you can learn from it .
Stay ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekday podcast The systemic risk from weak banks that defined the 2009 financial collapse is not present here .
In fact , banks are unbelievably strong and resilient heading into this thing .
Now , obviously , it ’ s a hell of a big wave coming .
But part of that ’ s because we learned the lessons , we made some adjustments and we were much better prepared .
And with the coronavirus , South Korea was better prepared .
The U.S. and South Korea both had our first COVID-19 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Korea people are shopping at an Apple store which reopened and they ’ re going to restaurants .
There is a change in some of what operates but there isn ’ t a debate about reopening— they reopened .
Even though we both had this first case on the same day , and even though they ’ re far closer to where this all started in China , it ’ s because they learned the failures of MERS .
The U.S. hadn ’ t survived something like that .
Ebola was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here aside from a few people .
We didn ’ t have the chance to learn from failures .
We will now .
What do you see ahead for Congress , post-COVID-19 ?
I don ’ t remember Congress ever reacting to disasters to get more money on the street in more bipartisan fashion , ever .
It ’ s faster than the relief for Katrina .
It ’ s faster than post- 9/11 .
It ’ s faster than in the Great Recession .
They voted again and it was overwhelmingly bipartisan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making , so it ’ s ugly on TV .
Congress is taking an approach that ’ s really three phases .
The first is how do you stabilize ?
So that ’ s what the proverbial helicopter money is .
That ’ s just give money to people and give money to businesses .
The government forced everybody to shut down and so to help people make their mortgages , to help businesses keep their payrolls to the maximum extent possible , they ’ re dropping trillions right now .
Phase two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It depends a little bit how V-shaped the recovery is .
I fear , it ’ s not going to be V shaped , it ’ s more of an L or a checkmark with a with a slow rising slope .
The more post reopening pain , the more they ’ re going to want to have jobs , bills , maybe including things such as infrastructure .
I think the new normal is going to be a half speed economy .
I expect Congress is going to want to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and otherwise help the effort to have things heal .
The last phase will be reform .
There were a lot of gaps , some we should have known .
We didn ’ t have adequate pandemic readiness .
We didn ’ t have adequate education , preparation , telehealth , or social safety nets .
We were Swiss cheese in so many ways that are now kind of obvious .
And I think Congress over some number of years , is going to have to reassess questions .
This is the third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 100-year event in this century , if you count 9/11 , the great financial collapse and now this pandemic .
The best analogy at the moment is probably WWII , where when you ’ re at war you spend what it takes because losing is worse than not losing .
And as we saw post WWII , the goal thereafter is how do you grow your way out of it ?
Now you ’ re typically going to need to figure out how to gain more revenue and how to spend less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the war , and they did that in late 40s and 50s .
The key to America overcoming the amount of debt we had during WWII was growth .
We ’ re looking for sure at what is going to be the highest deficit as a share of U.S. GDP since 1945 .
It ’ s going to be 18.7 % , according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget— the highest since WWII deficit as a share of U.S. GDP .
And it ’ s not adjusted for inflation .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposed to the present value , the absolute dollar spent by every American Congress in the first 200 years of American history , it was $ 8.7 trillion .
And again , a dollar in 1789 goes further than a dollar today .
I think the current Congress will spend about the exact same amount if not a little bit more in 2020 , as they did in those first 200 years , which kind of blows my mind .
Tell us about the great debate we ’ re having right now over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s the operational economic way it will play out and then there ’ s the political way it is playing out .
The operational reality feels like it ’ s a half speed economy .
You ’ re going to need temperature checks and a lot of people are going to be wearing masks .
You ’ re going to have regional flare ups and lock downs .
They ’ re going to have to redesign some public spaces .
Even for those who say reopen tomorrow , most rational folks know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect older people and we ’ ll need to wear masks and have more physical distancing .
That ’ s not the economy we ’ re used to .
And so that will be slower growth with new challenges and for a lot of businesses .
You have to worry whether it ’ s liability if you have an open office plan .
You have to worry about whether you ’ ve got wipes and if the space is adequately cleaned .
That ’ s the operational reality .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the way it was for at least a year or so at least until there ’ s ubiquitous vaccine .
The flip side of that , though , is the politics .
COVID-19 is the new climate change .
It is ground zero for the 2020 culture war .
It ’ s Fox watchers versus CNN , people who believe that scientists are always the answer and right , versus those who are wary of what they would consider elite consensus , when they would say that the elite consensus often has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 200 years is frequently collective responsibility versus individual freedom .
That ’ s true in the Second Amendment .
That ’ s true about my ability , in my mind , to do business but emit carbon and your belief that my emitting carbon is bad for the whole planet and let alone the country .
It ’ s that same debate that is now being fought about when and how we should reopen .
Click here to listen to this full interview with Bruce Mehlman and to get his take on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election , voting and investment implications .
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Bruce Mehlman walked FS Insider listeners through his new slide deck, After COVID: Policy and Politics in the Age of Pandemic. He shares why the coronavirus wasn’t a black swan event but rather a white swan event we knew was coming. He also breaks down the response of Congress and the great reopening debate sweeping across America. Read below for excerpts from his interview with FS Insider. If you’re not already a subscriber, click here.
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The last time you were on the show, we discussed potential black swan events of 2020 and of the coming decade, but this was before COVID-19 hit. Now you have a new slide deck, let’s start there.
So, the last presentation I produced was looking at black swans, likely in the decade. What’s interesting is when I was creating the slide analysis of black swans, I had a slide drafted showing pandemics. My first thought was, ‘I know that’s technically what a black swan is, but I’m not going to put in crazy asteroid hitting the earth sort of stuff.’ I concluded that wasn’t a black swan anyway—it’s a white swan. The fourth infographic I have in the presentation shows a series of Time magazine covers. One from 2003 is the truth about SARS. Another from 2004 has to do with bird flu. One from 2007 covering H1N1 and another in 2009 about wearing masks again. In 2017 there’s one that says, ‘We are not ready for the next pandemic.’ We also can’t forget about Bill Gates’s 2015 TED talk. Every year there has been work by national security experts, health experts, government experts and some market experts, noting that we’re not really ready for a pandemic. Well guess what? We weren’t ready for a pandemic, but the reality of that doesn’t have to surprise anybody because that’s what folks have been noticing every year with great regularity.
Source: Bruce Mehlman’s After Covid: Politics and Policy in the Age of Pandemic
So this was a predictable disaster. Did people tune it out, thinking this could happen in third world countries, but not in the U.S.?
I’m not sure it was so many warnings that people stopped paying attention, so much as all the near misses did give a false sense of complacency. When these things would pop up in the past, the government would figure out what they need to do. You could test and you could quarantine. You know, you saw with some frequency governments responding effectively. What’s really interesting to me is that the most successful government on the planet at this is either South Korea or Taiwan. Interestingly, South Korea failed in 2015 with the MERS epidemic. They weren’t good at testing and they were slow at rolling it out. They were not good at contact tracing. They weren’t good at quarantining at-risk populations and people who might be spreaders. They failed in 2015. And the great thing about failure, of course, is that you can learn from it. Stay ahead of the news! Subscribe to our premium weekday podcast The systemic risk from weak banks that defined the 2009 financial collapse is not present here. In fact, banks are unbelievably strong and resilient heading into this thing. Now, obviously, it’s a hell of a big wave coming. But part of that’s because we learned the lessons, we made some adjustments and we were much better prepared. And with the coronavirus, South Korea was better prepared. The U.S. and South Korea both had our first COVID-19 cases on January 20. Today, in South Korea people are shopping at an Apple store which reopened and they’re going to restaurants. There is a change in some of what operates but there isn’t a debate about reopening— they reopened. Even though we both had this first case on the same day, and even though they’re far closer to where this all started in China, it’s because they learned the failures of MERS. The U.S. hadn’t survived something like that. Ebola was a scare, but never made its way here aside from a few people. We didn’t have the chance to learn from failures. We will now.
What do you see ahead for Congress, post-COVID-19?
I don’t remember Congress ever reacting to disasters to get more money on the street in more bipartisan fashion, ever. It’s faster than the relief for Katrina. It’s faster than post- 9/11. It’s faster than in the Great Recession. They voted again and it was overwhelmingly bipartisan. Now, it’s sausage making, so it’s ugly on TV. Congress is taking an approach that’s really three phases. The first is how do you stabilize? So that’s what the proverbial helicopter money is. That’s just give money to people and give money to businesses. The government forced everybody to shut down and so to help people make their mortgages, to help businesses keep their payrolls to the maximum extent possible, they’re dropping trillions right now. Phase two is going to be focusing on recovery. It depends a little bit how V-shaped the recovery is. I fear, it’s not going to be V shaped, it’s more of an L or a checkmark with a with a slow rising slope. The more post reopening pain, the more they’re going to want to have jobs, bills, maybe including things such as infrastructure. I think the new normal is going to be a half speed economy. I expect Congress is going to want to try to supplement some of the missing demand and otherwise help the effort to have things heal. The last phase will be reform. There were a lot of gaps, some we should have known. We didn’t have adequate pandemic readiness. We didn’t have adequate education, preparation, telehealth, or social safety nets. We were Swiss cheese in so many ways that are now kind of obvious. And I think Congress over some number of years, is going to have to reassess questions. This is the third time you’ve had a once in 100-year event in this century, if you count 9/11, the great financial collapse and now this pandemic. The best analogy at the moment is probably WWII, where when you’re at war you spend what it takes because losing is worse than not losing. And as we saw post WWII, the goal thereafter is how do you grow your way out of it?
Source: Bruce Mehlman’s After Covid: Politics and Policy in the Age of Pandemic
Now you’re typically going to need to figure out how to gain more revenue and how to spend less money once you’re out of the war, and they did that in late 40s and 50s. The key to America overcoming the amount of debt we had during WWII was growth. We’re looking for sure at what is going to be the highest deficit as a share of U.S. GDP since 1945. It’s going to be 18.7%, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget— the highest since WWII deficit as a share of U.S. GDP. And it’s not adjusted for inflation. If you take the absolute dollars, as opposed to the present value, the absolute dollar spent by every American Congress in the first 200 years of American history, it was $8.7 trillion. And again, a dollar in 1789 goes further than a dollar today. I think the current Congress will spend about the exact same amount if not a little bit more in 2020, as they did in those first 200 years, which kind of blows my mind.
Tell us about the great debate we’re having right now over when and how to reopen.
There’s the operational economic way it will play out and then there’s the political way it is playing out. The operational reality feels like it’s a half speed economy. You’re going to need temperature checks and a lot of people are going to be wearing masks. You’re going to have regional flare ups and lock downs. They’re going to have to redesign some public spaces. Even for those who say reopen tomorrow, most rational folks know we’ll need obvious measures taken to protect older people and we’ll need to wear masks and have more physical distancing. That’s not the economy we’re used to. And so that will be slower growth with new challenges and for a lot of businesses. You have to worry whether it’s liability if you have an open office plan. You have to worry about whether you’ve got wipes and if the space is adequately cleaned. That’s the operational reality. It’s why growth can’t be back to the way it was for at least a year or so at least until there’s ubiquitous vaccine.
Source: Bruce Mehlman’s After Covid: Politics and Policy in the Age of Pandemic
The flip side of that, though, is the politics. COVID-19 is the new climate change. It is ground zero for the 2020 culture war. It’s Fox watchers versus CNN, people who believe that scientists are always the answer and right, versus those who are wary of what they would consider elite consensus, when they would say that the elite consensus often has gotten things wrong. The American debate for 200 years is frequently collective responsibility versus individual freedom. That’s true in the Second Amendment. That’s true about my ability, in my mind, to do business but emit carbon and your belief that my emitting carbon is bad for the whole planet and let alone the country. It’s that same debate that is now being fought about when and how we should reopen.
Click here to listen to this full interview with Bruce Mehlman and to get his take on how the coronavirus will impact the 2020 election, voting and investment implications. If you’re not already a subscriber to our FS Insider podcast where we interview book authors, strategists and industry experts from across the globe on all things economics, finance and markets…


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Here’s a mashup of Nancy Pelosi responding to a question about Tara Reade compared to how she handle

Here’s a mashup of Nancy Pelosi responding to a question about Tara Reade compared to how she handled Christine Blasey Ford. You’ll know which ones are which.

Here 's a mashup of Nancy Pelosi responding to a question about Tara Reade compared to how she handled Christine @ @ @ @ @ know which ones are which .
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by Venus230
Here's a mashup of Nancy Pelosi responding to a question about Tara Reade compared to how she handled Christine Blasey Ford.
You'll know which ones are which. pic.twitter.com/2BB37WFK0i
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) April 30, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--OH: Lawmakers Probe NIH Over Chinese Espionage Targeting U.S. Medical Research. “GOP members concern

OH: Lawmakers Probe NIH Over Chinese Espionage Targeting U.S. Medical Research. “GOP members concerned NIH failing to hold spies accountable.”

Two Republican members of Congress have launched an investigation into Chinese espionage operations targeting confidential medical research performed by the National Institutes of Health , according to communications obtained exclusively by the Washington Free Beacon .
Reps. Jim Banks ( R. , Ind . )
and Mike Gallagher ( R. , Wis. ) are petitioning NIH leaders to disclose how researchers with ties to adversarial regimes such as China continue to participate in confidential research projects and receive American grant money , according to a letter sent Thursday to NIH director Francis Collins .
The lawmakers express concerns about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they say might have allowed foreign spies to gain access to critical research .
Chinese infiltration of the American medical research community has been a concern for federal authorities , including the FBI , for years .
China has been responsible for multiple large-scale hacks on the health care industry , including patient data and medical research into cancer and other diseases .
As the coronavirus has swept the globe and amid revelations of China ’ s efforts to deceive the world about the virus , lawmakers are beginning to conduct audits on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out Communist Party-backed spy operations .
These investigations have become especially critical in light of revelations that NIH may have funded the Wuhan-based lab near where the coronavirus emerged .
Banks and Gallagher are asking NIH to provide Congress with information about individuals they may have identified as having undisclosed ties to foreign countries .
This includes some 250 NIH researchers identified in recent years as having “ suspicious foreign ties ” that could trace back to a state-sponsored spy ring .
China has long attempted to steal U.S. government-sponsored research , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In some instances , Chinese spies have successfully smuggled proprietary information back to the Chinese government .

via freebeacon
Two Republican members of Congress have launched an investigation into Chinese espionage operations targeting confidential medical research performed by the National Institutes of Health, according to communications obtained exclusively by the Washington Free Beacon.
Reps. Jim Banks (R., Ind.) and Mike Gallagher (R., Wis.) are petitioning NIH leaders to disclose how researchers with ties to adversarial regimes such as China continue to participate in confidential research projects and receive American grant money, according to a letter sent Thursday to NIH director Francis Collins. The lawmakers express concerns about a lack of oversight at the agency that they say might have allowed foreign spies to gain access to critical research.
Chinese infiltration of the American medical research community has been a concern for federal authorities, including the FBI, for years. China has been responsible for multiple large-scale hacks on the health care industry, including patient data and medical research into cancer and other diseases.
As the coronavirus has swept the globe and amid revelations of China’s efforts to deceive the world about the virus, lawmakers are beginning to conduct audits on a range of federal agencies to ferret out Communist Party-backed spy operations. These investigations have become especially critical in light of revelations that NIH may have funded the Wuhan-based lab near where the coronavirus emerged.
Banks and Gallagher are asking NIH to provide Congress with information about individuals they may have identified as having undisclosed ties to foreign countries. This includes some 250 NIH researchers identified in recent years as having “suspicious foreign ties” that could trace back to a state-sponsored spy ring.
China has long attempted to steal U.S. government-sponsored research, including from the medical community and military-industrial complex. In some instances, Chinese spies have successfully smuggled proprietary information back to the Chinese government.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--It seems clear that we need much stiffer enforcement of the various foreign-influence laws.

Since the Department of Education began cracking down on the failure to report riches from abroad , colleges across the @ @ @ @ @ meticulous in their disclosure of assets from foreign funding , with some digging up records @ @ @ @ @ A D.C.-based nonprofit has found that U.S. schools previously failed to report $ 1 billion @ @ @ @ @ of the new disclosures with last year ’ s , now revealed to be massively @ @ @ @ @ 1 billion , “ About one-third came from countries known for their influence operations in @ @ @ @ @ the Clarion Project , whose research challenges “ Islamism , white supremacy , neo-Nazism , @ @ @ @ @ ” The country with the most previously unreported data is China , equaling $ 144 @ @ @ @ @ across 48 American institutions over the last six years , the project found .

COLLUSION: Universities report $1 billion in previously hidden foreign funding after feds threaten investigations.
Maybe previous White House administrations ‘just didn’t care about foreign funding’
Since the Department of Education began cracking down on the failure to report riches from abroad, colleges across the country have become much more meticulous in their disclosure of assets from foreign funding, with some digging up records dating back to 2013.
A D.C.-based nonprofit has found that U.S. schools previously failed to report $1 billion, based on its comparison of the new disclosures with last year’s, now revealed to be massively incomplete.
Of that $1 billion, “About one-third came from countries known for their influence operations in America,” according to the Clarion Project, whose research challenges “Islamism, white supremacy, neo-Nazism, Antifa and other extremist ideologies.”
The country with the most previously unreported data is China, equaling $144 million from the Communist country across 48 American institutions over the last six years, the project found.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--PANDEMIC COULD LAST TWO YEARS… $30 TRILLION DEBT BY AUTUMN?

Coronavirus pandemic likely to last two years , report says After locking down billions of people around the world to minimize its spread through countries , governments are now cautiously allowing businesses and public places to reopen .
Yet the coronavirus pandemic is likely to continue in waves that could last beyond 2022 , the authors said .
Because of its ability to spread from people who don ’ t appear to be ill , the virus may be harder to control than influenza , the cause of most pandemics in recent history , according to the report from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the University of Minnesota .
People may actually be at their most infectious before symptoms appear , according to the report .
The coronavirus pandemic is likely to last as long as two years and won ’ t be controlled until about two-thirds of the world ’ s population is immune , a group of experts said in a report .
Developers are rushing to make vaccines that may be available in small quantities “ Risk communication messaging from government officials should incorporate the concept that this pandemic will not be over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that people need to be prepared for possible periodic resurgences of disease over the next two years.
” Rep. Andy Biggs , an Arizona Republican and chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus , is expressing concern about the rapidly rising U.S. national debt .
Biggs told Just the News said that the trillions of dollars in coronavirus aid piled on the structural deficit for this fiscal year combined with the likelihood of even more spending in the coming months will bring the national debt to somewhere between $ 28 trillion to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September .

Coronavirus pandemic likely to last two years, report says
After locking down billions of people around the world to minimize its spread through countries, governments are now cautiously allowing businesses and public places to reopen. Yet the coronavirus pandemic is likely to continue in waves that could last beyond 2022, the authors said.
Because of its ability to spread from people who don’t appear to be ill, the virus may be harder to control than influenza, the cause of most pandemics in recent history, according to the report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. People may actually be at their most infectious before symptoms appear, according to the report.
The coronavirus pandemic is likely to last as long as two years and won’t be controlled until about two-thirds of the world’s population is immune, a group of experts said in a report.
Developers are rushing to make vaccines that may be available in small quantities
“Risk communication messaging from government officials should incorporate the concept that this pandemic will not be over soon,” they said, “and that people need to be prepared for possible periodic resurgences of disease over the next two years.”
Rep. Andy Biggs, an Arizona Republican and chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, is expressing concern about the rapidly rising U.S. national debt.
Biggs told Just the News said that the trillions of dollars in coronavirus aid piled on the structural deficit for this fiscal year combined with the likelihood of even more spending in the coming months will bring the national debt to somewhere between $28 trillion to $30 trillion by the end of September.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--CONRAD BLACK: Joe Biden is Cooked.

CONRAD BLACK: Joe Biden is Cooked.

Apart from the accumulated limitations of the former vice president ’ s performance as a functioning candidate , there are other problems already clawing at him or waiting to pounce .
Despite polls showing that he leads President Trump in key states and in the country overall , there remains something seriously missing and not credible in the putative presidential nomination of Joe Biden .
The polls are never accurate with Trump , and there is both a reticence by his supporters to identify themselves and some sampling errors by the main polling organizations because of the unusually high numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polls in his support who are not otherwise frequent voters .
The real test of these matters is how the people vote , and the country saw Joe Biden come in fourth in Iowa and fifth in New Hampshire , and descend to 11 percent in that state ’ s Democratic primary .
Generally , no candidate in either party is nominated who loses badly in New Hampshire .
It did not require a resurrected Alexis de Tocqueville to observe that Biden ’ s sudden emergence from punch-drunk Palooka on the ropes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not entirely spontaneous .
In a formidable display of professionalism , the Democratic Party elders carried him to the finish line on March 3 , knocking Michael Bloomberg , Amy Klobuchar , Pete Buttigieg , and Elizabeth Warren out of the race and obtaining endorsements of Biden from three of them .
With Bloomberg spending $ 937 million in a few months to collect just five delegates from American Samoa—the costliest pursuit of votes per capita in world history—there was no one else to snatch the nomination from Senator Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 states ( but not the District of Columbia ) to Trump with his Marxist nonsense .
Biden won most of the Super Tuesday primaries .
Once reestablished as the Democrats ’ leading candidate , he is now awash in the endorsements of the Obamas , Clintons , and Sanders himself .
But this is still the same person who got 11 percent of the vote in New Hampshire .
The putative nominee was just getting into high gear as a human gaffe machine when the coronavirus pandemic mercifully rescued him from much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to a little podium in his basement in Delaware , from which he skypes a somewhat moderated number of malapropisms and amnesiac lapses to the Trump-hating media .
Apart from the accumulated limitations of his performance as a functioning candidate , there are other problems already clawing at him or waiting to pounce .
There is no reason to believe that the issue of his and his son ’ s involvement in questionable financial activities in Ukraine and China will not return .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured President Trump and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will look into the matter of Hunter Biden ’ s work with Burisma Holdings , the Ukrainian natural gas firm .
The Bidens deserve the presumption of innocence but , to use the clichés of the public relations business , the optics and externalities are not great .
Special counsel John Durham will be along some time in the next few months with indictments ( or not ) in the origins of the fraudulent Trump-Russian collusion outrage .
It was clear from the December report of Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the FISA aspect of the matter : internal espionage , conducted under the spurious rubric of a counterintelligence investigation against a major party nominee and then a president-elect .
Ample evidence exists that Biden was present when these matters were discussed with President Obama .
That doesn ’ t make Biden guilty of anything , of course .
But if there is a slew of indictments over activities that he was aware of , it isn ’ t a great election year image-builder either .

via amgreatness
Apart from the accumulated limitations of the former vice president’s performance as a functioning candidate, there are other problems already clawing at him or waiting to pounce.
Despite polls showing that he leads President Trump in key states and in the country overall, there remains something seriously missing and not credible in the putative presidential nomination of Joe Biden.
The polls are never accurate with Trump, and there is both a reticence by his supporters to identify themselves and some sampling errors by the main polling organizations because of the unusually high numbers of people this president draws to the polls in his support who are not otherwise frequent voters.
The real test of these matters is how the people vote, and the country saw Joe Biden come in fourth in Iowa and fifth in New Hampshire, and descend to 11 percent in that state’s Democratic primary. Generally, no candidate in either party is nominated who loses badly in New Hampshire.
It did not require a resurrected Alexis de Tocqueville to observe that Biden’s sudden emergence from punch-drunk Palooka on the ropes to the anointed nominee in two weeks was not entirely spontaneous. In a formidable display of professionalism, the Democratic Party elders carried him to the finish line on March 3, knocking Michael Bloomberg, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, and Elizabeth Warren out of the race and obtaining endorsements of Biden from three of them.
With Bloomberg spending $937 million in a few months to collect just five delegates from American Samoa—the costliest pursuit of votes per capita in world history—there was no one else to snatch the nomination from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who would have lost all 50 states (but not the District of Columbia) to Trump with his Marxist nonsense.
Biden won most of the Super Tuesday primaries. Once reestablished as the Democrats’ leading candidate, he is now awash in the endorsements of the Obamas, Clintons, and Sanders himself. But this is still the same person who got 11 percent of the vote in New Hampshire.
The putative nominee was just getting into high gear as a human gaffe machine when the coronavirus pandemic mercifully rescued him from much direct exposure to the public and confined him to a little podium in his basement in Delaware, from which he skypes a somewhat moderated number of malapropisms and amnesiac lapses to the Trump-hating media.
More Troubles for Biden Await
Apart from the accumulated limitations of his performance as a functioning candidate, there are other problems already clawing at him or waiting to pounce.
There is no reason to believe that the issue of his and his son’s involvement in questionable financial activities in Ukraine and China will not return. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured President Trump and his representative, Rudolph Giuliani, that he will look into the matter of Hunter Biden’s work with Burisma Holdings, the Ukrainian natural gas firm. The Bidens deserve the presumption of innocence but, to use the clichés of the public relations business, the optics and externalities are not great.
Special counsel John Durham will be along some time in the next few months with indictments (or not) in the origins of the fraudulent Trump-Russian collusion outrage. It was clear from the December report of Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz that there were many illegalities and improprieties in the FISA aspect of the matter: internal espionage, conducted under the spurious rubric of a counterintelligence investigation against a major party nominee and then a president-elect. Ample evidence exists that Biden was present when these matters were discussed with President Obama. That doesn’t make Biden guilty of anything, of course. But if there is a slew of indictments over activities that he was aware of, it isn’t a great election year image-builder either.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Nurse & Doctors Being Laid Off & Not Entitled to Unemployment

Nurses and doctors are “ on-call ” so they are like part-time workers who are not entitled to unemployment insurance @ @ @ @ @ people who have applied , but our models reflect that the real number may be @ @ @ @ @ which has exceeded the Great Depression .
We were told we had to lock down @ @ @ @ @ bed space to take care of the 2 million Americans who would die , according @ @ @ @ @ Bill Gates at Imperial College .
The press still regards Neil Ferguson as an exceptional @ @ @ @ @ Bill Gates like the second coming of Jesus because he hates Trump .
What will @ @ @ @ @ to question why their entire future has been destroyed ?
Could it be because of @ @ @ @ @ of overpopulation ?

by Martin Armstrong
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Nurses and doctors are “on-call” so they are like part-time workers who are not entitled to unemployment insurance. We have 30 million people who have applied, but our models reflect that the real number may be closer to 50 million, which has exceeded the Great Depression.
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We were told we had to lock down because there was not enough bed space to take care of the 2 million Americans who would die, according to the study funded by Bill Gates at Imperial College. The press still regards Neil Ferguson as an exceptional forecaster, and they defend Bill Gates like the second coming of Jesus because he hates Trump.
What will it take for the people to question why their entire future has been destroyed? Could it be because of one man’s nightmare of overpopulation?


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--What You Need to Know About Govt. Grants, Loans, and Forbearance to Survive the Pandemic Economy

We learned a lot from the 2008-2009 Great Recession .
As a CPA and real estate investor , I learned that sometimes there was absolutely nothing you can do to save a bad deal .
I learned that people often hang on to an old way of life much too long , putting their future in jeopardy .
I learned that some people never recover , emotionally , from a financial loss while others bounce back , stronger than ever .
It might be too early to make your walk-away plan , but it ’ s never too soon to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you right now ?
Your goal right now is to look at how you can have more money coming in and less money going out .
There are some government programs and lender programs to help .
Remember , though , that these are only temporary fixes .
But as a taxpayer , you may be eligible to get this money and it may help you survive the pandemic financially .
As we move into a new economy , you ’ re most likely going to need new strategies .
For now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next couple of months .
Then , look at what ’ s next for you and your family .
Let ’ s start with the money that comes into your household .
Cash flow in .
The economic stimulus payments have begun to be distributed , but it ’ s an uneven roll-out .
If the IRS doesn ’ t have your direct deposit information , they ’ re going to mail a check to the address you used on the last tax return you filed .
But it could take a while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take 5 weeks to get all of the checks mailed that they know about .
If you want your payment faster , go to the irs.gov portal .
If you haven ’ t filed 2018 or 2019 because the amount of taxable income you had was under the income threshold ( $ 12,200 ) click on the “ non-filer ” button .
If you have filed 2018 or 2019 and the IRS doesn ’ t have your direct deposit information , click on “ Get My Money.
” This is also the portal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the status of your payment .
If they can ’ t find your record , it could be because they think you weren ’ t due a payment , because you have SSI ( social security disability ) , VA benefits , or because of some glitch in their system .
Just keep checking back at irs.gov .
The stimulus payments are not a lot and , at this point , it ’ s just a one-time thing .
But it is something .
A more interesting program is the Pandemic Unemployment Insurance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Under PUI there are some important changes : • The waiting period for unemployment is gone , • The federal government will give you an additional $ 600 per week on top of what the state gives you .
• The additional $ 600/week will last from 3/29/2020 -7/25/2020 , • Self-employed persons and people who didn ’ t work the minimum amount that is normally required for unemployment will qualify , • General unemployment insurance payments will last for 39 weeks .
The states are responsible for making this happen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet .
It doesn ’ t mean you won ’ t get the money .
It just means you have to wait a little longer .
Reduce the cash going out Now , let ’ s look at what you can do to reduce the cash going out of your house .
The most common forms of debt payments in the American household are home mortgage , car payments , and credit card payments .
There are some options to reduce or delay some of your current payments .
It doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it usually means more debt because of additional interest costs , But at least you don ’ t have to pay right now .
The term for not paying your mortgage is forbearance .
That means your mortgage payments are not currently due .
Currently , government-backed loans are mandatory 3-12 months forbearance periods .
If you have a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loan , the lender is required to give you several options for paying back the missed payments .
This is important !
The last thing you want is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forbearance , and then find out the lender is going to collect all 4 payments in the next month or start foreclosure right away .
These options they are now told they have to offer are : • A loan extension so that the missed payments are added to the end of the mortgage • A loan modification so that the monthly mortgage payments are reduced • A repayment plan so that the forborne amount is spread out over several months ’ time For more information on these new rules , go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sure what type of loan you have , you can contact Fannie or Freddie directly to see if your loan qualifies .
Please note these rules only apply to government-backed mortgages .
Private mortgages don ’ t have these required options and may demand payment in full after the forbearance period ends .
Do you have a car payment that you can ’ t make ?
A number of car loan companies and leasing companies have programs in place to delay or extend the term of your contract .
Check in at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering such a deal .
Communication is always best in cases like this .
Here ’ s an article about talking to creditors .
Many credit card companies are coming forward with forbearance programs as well .
They may allow you to put off making a payment , make a smaller payment , reduce your interest rate or eliminate late fees .
Some credit card issuers have also agreed to not report the late payments to credit bureaus .
That means your credit score wouldn ’ t be impacted , at least not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more information on these programs at www.foxbusiness.com/money/credit-card-forbearance-programs-bills What happens next ?
Now that you ’ ve got the next few months at least settled down , the question is , now what ?
First – don ’ t depend on the government , but be prepared to get the money they ’ re offering .
The new coronavirus economic stimulus and tax acts have created a whole new group of grants , loans , and tax breaks .
We call these CoronaTax .
Congress has given us four CoronaTax bills .
The first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health agencies .
The gold is in the next two bills .
From the book , CoronaTax : Free Money !
New Opportunities !
, the purpose of these next two bills is : • Keeping you employed ( if you currently have a job ) , • Keeping your employees working ( assuming you have a business ) • If you can ’ t work now ( or your business can ’ t ) , getting you some income fast , • Providing sick & paid leave for your employees , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get your family stable financially .
Then learn about what ’ s possible for the next step .
Form a strategy and implement perspective .
We ’ ve got a new economy coming .
Be prepared with knowledge , strategies , and action .
Diane Kennedy , CPA is the New York Times bestselling author of tax and business books .
Her website , USTaxAid.com , is dedicated to deciphering complicated tax law laws and turning them into actionable tax strategies anyone can use to make and keep more money .
Visit her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check out her new book , CoronaTax : Free Money !
New Opportunities !

by Diane Kennedy
We learned a lot from the 2008-2009 Great Recession. As a CPA and real estate investor, I learned that sometimes there was absolutely nothing you can do to save a bad deal. I learned that people often hang on to an old way of life much too long, putting their future in jeopardy. I learned that some people never recover, emotionally, from a financial loss while others bounce back, stronger than ever.
It might be too early to make your walk-away plan, but it’s never too soon to look at your options. Where are you right now?
Your goal right now is to look at how you can have more money coming in and less money going out. There are some government programs and lender programs to help. Remember, though, that these are only temporary fixes. But as a taxpayer, you may be eligible to get this money and it may help you survive the pandemic financially.
(Editor’s Note: I’m well aware that many people have no interest whatsoever in taking help from the government. This being said, you may be eligible for certain programs that have recently been introduced. This money may help you survive if you’ve lost your job or lost income due to the pandemic. Nobody is twisting your arm and forcing you to take this money but if you are struggling to survive financially, here’s what you need to know about these temporary fixes. ~ Daisy)
As we move into a new economy, you’re most likely going to need new strategies. For now, let’s get you through the next couple of months. Then, look at what’s next for you and your family.
Let’s start with the money that comes into your household. Cash flow in.
The Government Economic Stimulus Payment
The economic stimulus payments have begun to be distributed, but it’s an uneven roll-out.
If the IRS doesn’t have your direct deposit information, they’re going to mail a check to the address you used on the last tax return you filed. But it could take a while. They’ve estimated it will take 5 weeks to get all of the checks mailed that they know about.
If you want your payment faster, go to the irs.gov portal. If you haven’t filed 2018 or 2019 because the amount of taxable income you had was under the income threshold ($12,200) click on the “non-filer” button. If you have filed 2018 or 2019 and the IRS doesn’t have your direct deposit information, click on “Get My Money.” This is also the portal you’ll use to find out the status of your payment.
If they can’t find your record, it could be because they think you weren’t due a payment, because you have SSI (social security disability), VA benefits, or because of some glitch in their system. Just keep checking back at irs.gov.
The stimulus payments are not a lot and, at this point, it’s just a one-time thing. But it is something.
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (PUI)
A more interesting program is the Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (PUI) addition to regular unemployment. Under PUI there are some important changes:
The waiting period for unemployment is gone,
The federal government will give you an additional $600 per week on top of what the state gives you.
The additional $600/week will last from 3/29/2020 -7/25/2020,
Self-employed persons and people who didn’t work the minimum amount that is normally required for unemployment will qualify,
General unemployment insurance payments will last for 39 weeks.
The states are responsible for making this happen and most of them have not done so yet. It doesn’t mean you won’t get the money. It just means you have to wait a little longer.
Reduce the cash going out
Now, let’s look at what you can do to reduce the cash going out of your house.
The most common forms of debt payments in the American household are home mortgage, car payments, and credit card payments. There are some options to reduce or delay some of your current payments.
It doesn’t mean less debt. In fact, it usually means more debt because of additional interest costs, But at least you don’t have to pay right now.
We are primarily funded by readers. Please subscribe and donate to support us!
Mortgage payments
The term for not paying your mortgage is forbearance. That means your mortgage payments are not currently due. Currently, government-backed loans are mandatory 3-12 months forbearance periods.
If you have a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loan, the lender is required to give you several options for paying back the missed payments. This is important! The last thing you want is to skip 3 months of payments through forbearance, and then find out the lender is going to collect all 4 payments in the next month or start foreclosure right away.
These options they are now told they have to offer are:
A loan extension so that the missed payments are added to the end of the mortgage
A loan modification so that the monthly mortgage payments are reduced
A repayment plan so that the forborne amount is spread out over several months’ time
A full lump sum repayment
For more information on these new rules, go to this article.
If you’re not sure what type of loan you have, you can contact Fannie or Freddie directly to see if your loan qualifies.
Fannie Mae. 1-800-2FANNIE (8am to 8pm EST) KnowYourOptions.com/loanlookup › …
Freddie Mac. 1-800-FREDDIE (8am to 8pm EST) FreddieMac.com/mymortgage ›
Please note these rules only apply to government-backed mortgages. Private mortgages don’t have these required options and may demand payment in full after the forbearance period ends.
Car payments
Do you have a car payment that you can’t make? A number of car loan companies and leasing companies have programs in place to delay or extend the term of your contract.
Check in at cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/coronavirus-payment-relief to see if your lender is offering such a deal. Communication is always best in cases like this. Here’s an article about talking to creditors.
Credit cards
Many credit card companies are coming forward with forbearance programs as well. They may allow you to put off making a payment, make a smaller payment, reduce your interest rate or eliminate late fees. Some credit card issuers have also agreed to not report the late payments to credit bureaus. That means your credit score wouldn’t be impacted, at least not by this.
You can find out more information on these programs at www.foxbusiness.com/money/credit-card-forbearance-programs-bills
What happens next?
Now that you’ve got the next few months at least settled down, the question is, now what?
First – don’t depend on the government, but be prepared to get the money they’re offering. The new coronavirus economic stimulus and tax acts have created a whole new group of grants, loans, and tax breaks. We call these CoronaTax.
Congress has given us four CoronaTax bills. The first one dealt mainly with funding for important health agencies. The gold is in the next two bills.
From the book, CoronaTax: Free Money! New Opportunities!, the purpose of these next two bills is:
Keeping you employed (if you currently have a job),
Keeping your employees working (assuming you have a business)
If you can’t work now (or your business can’t), getting you some income fast,
Providing sick & paid leave for your employees, with the government’s help, and
Giving businesses special tax breaks. (source)
Get your family stable financially. Then learn about what’s possible for the next step. Form a strategy and implement perspective.
We’ve got a new economy coming. Be prepared with knowledge, strategies, and action.
About Diane
Diane Kennedy, CPA is the New York Times bestselling author of tax and business books. Her website, USTaxAid.com, is dedicated to deciphering complicated tax law laws and turning them into actionable tax strategies anyone can use to make and keep more money. Visit her Facebook group for all the updates and check out her new book, CoronaTax: Free Money! New Opportunities!


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-01--Typos On Deaths Intentional or Just Typos?

The flu deaths in 2015 were about 2500 whereas COVID is claimed to be about 1300 .
Then on top @ @ @ @ @ government reported the death of a 9-year-old girl due to COVID .
It turned out @ @ @ @ @ Then they reported a 27-year old man died of COVID .
OOPS !
So sorry @ @ @ @ @ .
Just government incompetence .
This is not providing very much comfort when they point @ @ @ @ @ says this is all nonsense as a right-wing conspiracy nut .
As soon as they @ @ @ @ @ is a sign that as always , if you can not address the message , @ @ @ @

by Martin Armstrong
The flu deaths in 2015 were about 2500 whereas COVID is claimed to be about 1300. Then on top of that, the Swiss government reported the death of a 9-year-old girl due to COVID. It turned out the girl was 109-years-old. Then they reported a 27-year old man died of COVID. OOPS! So sorry. He was really 87. Just government incompetence.
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This is not providing very much comfort when they point the finger at anyone who says this is all nonsense as a right-wing conspiracy nut. As soon as they start labeling people, it is a sign that as always, if you cannot address the message, attack the messenger.