investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Admits The Truth: “We’re Not Going Back To The Same Economy”

Even Jerome Powell is admitting that the boom years are over .
For months , I have been trying to explain to my readers that the debt-fueled “ prosperity ” that we were enjoying prior to the COVID pandemic won ’ t be coming back , and initially I received quite a bit of criticism for saying that .
But that criticism has subsided , because at this point pretty much everyone can see the truth .
Despite stimulus package after stimulus package , and despite unprecedented intervention by the Federal Reserve , we continue to be mired in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 1930s .
Fear of the virus continues to drag down the overall level of economic activity , more businesses are going under with each passing day , and the layoff announcements never seem to end .
Normally , Federal Reserve officials try very hard to be relentlessly optimistic .
But during a European Central Bank panel discussion on Thursday , Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell openly admitted that “ we ’ re not going back to the same economy ” … “ We ’ re not going back to the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re recovering , but to a different economy and it will be one that is more leveraged to technology , and I worry that it ’ s going to make it even more difficult than it was for many workers.
” The central bank leader said he was referring specifically to “ relatively low-paid public-facing workers who are bearing this brunt , ” many of whom are women and minorities .
His use of the phrase “ a different economy ” really got my attention .
When I am trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a gentle way , I will often use the word “ different ” to describe what things will be like moving forward , and I think that Powell is doing the same thing here .
He knows that there is no way that things will “ return to normal ” any time soon , and he is quite correct to be particularly concerned about how this will affect low paid workers .
Low paid workers have been losing their jobs at a much higher rate than anyone else , and the job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , we learned that another 709,000 Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week , and that number is more than three times higher than what we witnessed during a typical week in 2019… As of October 24th , a total of 21.16 million Americans were bringing home some type of unemployment assistance .
One year ago , that number was just 1.45 million .
In other words , we are in the midst of a national unemployment nightmare .
And many analysts are deeply concerned that the new wave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the nation will cause a renewed surge in layoffs… Yesterday , I discussed the fact that one of the experts on Joe Biden ’ s new COVID-19 advisory board wants a full national lockdown for at least a month once Biden is in the White House .
Needless to say , that would make the economic depression that we are currently suffering through a whole lot worse .
But of course there are a lot of Americans out there that simply are not going to put up with any more lockdowns .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ found that only 49 percent of all Americans “ would be very likely to stay home for a month if health officials recommend it ” … Millions upon millions of lives were turned upside down by the lockdowns that were previously instituted , and the economic damage caused by another round of lockdowns would be incalculable .
But it appears that more lockdowns are coming anyway , and that means a lot more economic suffering is ahead .
Prior to the pandemic , 38-year-old Victoria Perez was working two jobs , but she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came along .
Now she and her children are living in city housing in Oakland , California , and they are just one step away from being homeless… After the holiday season , what is she supposed to do if she can ’ t find a new job ?
Being homeless is bad enough .
When you add children to the equation , we are talking about the sort of nightmare scenario that nobody should ever have to go through .
Unfortunately , the ranks of the homeless are absolutely exploding all over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right in front of our eyes .
In 2021 , I am anticipating the biggest wave of traffic in the history of The Economic Collapse Blog as our ongoing economic implosion accelerates even more .
I have been hearing from so many people out there that are deeply hurting right now , and I wish that I had better news for everyone .
Sadly , the consequences for decades of exceedingly foolish decisions are catching up with us , and saying that we are heading into a “ different economy ” is definitely @ @ @ @

by Michael Snyder
Even Jerome Powell is admitting that the boom years are over. For months, I have been trying to explain to my readers that the debt-fueled “prosperity” that we were enjoying prior to the COVID pandemic won’t be coming back, and initially I received quite a bit of criticism for saying that. But that criticism has subsided, because at this point pretty much everyone can see the truth. Despite stimulus package after stimulus package, and despite unprecedented intervention by the Federal Reserve, we continue to be mired in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Fear of the virus continues to drag down the overall level of economic activity, more businesses are going under with each passing day, and the layoff announcements never seem to end.
Normally, Federal Reserve officials try very hard to be relentlessly optimistic. But during a European Central Bank panel discussion on Thursday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell openly admitted that “we’re not going back to the same economy”…
“We’re not going back to the same economy,” Powell said. “We’re recovering, but to a different economy and it will be one that is more leveraged to technology, and I worry that it’s going to make it even more difficult than it was for many workers.” The central bank leader said he was referring specifically to “relatively low-paid public-facing workers who are bearing this brunt,” many of whom are women and minorities.
His use of the phrase “a different economy” really got my attention.
When I am trying to break some really bad news to someone in a gentle way, I will often use the word “different” to describe what things will be like moving forward, and I think that Powell is doing the same thing here. He knows that there is no way that things will “return to normal” any time soon, and he is quite correct to be particularly concerned about how this will affect low paid workers.
Low paid workers have been losing their jobs at a much higher rate than anyone else, and the job losses just keep rolling in.
On Thursday, we learned that another 709,000 Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week, and that number is more than three times higher than what we witnessed during a typical week in 2019…
The Labor Department report showed an eleventh straight week that new jobless claims totaled below 1 million. But new claims have not yet broken back below 700,000 since the start of the pandemic and have held sharply above levels from before the outbreak. Throughout 2019, new initial unemployment claims were coming in at an average of just over 200,000 per week.
As of October 24th, a total of 21.16 million Americans were bringing home some type of unemployment assistance.
One year ago, that number was just 1.45 million.
In other words, we are in the midst of a national unemployment nightmare.
And many analysts are deeply concerned that the new wave of lockdowns that is now starting to happen around the nation will cause a renewed surge in layoffs…
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As colder weather sets in and fear of the virus escalates, consumers may turn more cautious about traveling, shopping, dining out and visiting gyms, barber shops and retailers. Companies in many sectors could cut jobs or workers’ hours. In recent days, the virus’ resurgence has triggered tighter restrictions on businesses, mostly restaurants and bars, in a range of states, including Texas, New York, Maryland, and Oregon. “The risk may be for more layoffs as coronavirus cases surge and some states impose restrictions on activity,” said Nancy Vanden Houten, an economist at the forecasting firm Oxford Economics.
Yesterday, I discussed the fact that one of the experts on Joe Biden’s new COVID-19 advisory board wants a full national lockdown for at least a month once Biden is in the White House.
Needless to say, that would make the economic depression that we are currently suffering through a whole lot worse.
But of course there are a lot of Americans out there that simply are not going to put up with any more lockdowns. In fact, one new survey has found that only 49 percent of all Americans “would be very likely to stay home for a month if health officials recommend it”…
Fewer than half of Americans say are very likely to comply with another lockdown, despite growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, the latest Gallup polling shows. About 49% of Americans polled between October 19 and November 1 said they would be very likely to stay home for a month if health officials recommend it following a coronavirus outbreak in their community, down from 67% in the spring.
Millions upon millions of lives were turned upside down by the lockdowns that were previously instituted, and the economic damage caused by another round of lockdowns would be incalculable.
But it appears that more lockdowns are coming anyway, and that means a lot more economic suffering is ahead.
Prior to the pandemic, 38-year-old Victoria Perez was working two jobs, but she quickly lost both of them once COVID came along. Now she and her children are living in city housing in Oakland, California, and they are just one step away from being homeless…
Among them is Victoria Perez, who was working two delivery jobs before the pandemic struck. Having lost both jobs in the spring, she is now living with her children in city-subsidized housing near Oakland, California, and hoping to avoid homelessness. The city housing, provided to people at heightened risk of the coronavirus, lasts only through December. Perez, 38, is a cancer survivor.
After the holiday season, what is she supposed to do if she can’t find a new job?
Being homeless is bad enough. When you add children to the equation, we are talking about the sort of nightmare scenario that nobody should ever have to go through.
Unfortunately, the ranks of the homeless are absolutely exploding all over the country as the U.S. economy crumbles right in front of our eyes.
In 2021, I am anticipating the biggest wave of traffic in the history of The Economic Collapse Blog as our ongoing economic implosion accelerates even more. I have been hearing from so many people out there that are deeply hurting right now, and I wish that I had better news for everyone.
Sadly, the consequences for decades of exceedingly foolish decisions are catching up with us, and saying that we are heading into a “different economy” is definitely a major understatement.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-12--PA: Judge orders segregated ballots should *not* be counted… Michigan GOP state senators are request

PA: Judge orders segregated ballots should *not* be counted… Michigan GOP state senators are requesting a full audit of the 2020 General Election.

Dam breaking ?
Pennsylvania court : Secretary of state lacked authority to change deadline 2 days before Election Day “ @ @ @ @ @ favor of the Trump campaign Thursday , ordering that the state may not count ballots @ @ @ @ @ provide proof of identification and failed to do so by Nov. 9 .
State law @ @ @ @ @ six days after the election — this year that was Nov. 9 — to cure @ @ @ @ @ proof of identification .
After the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mail-in ballots could be @ @ @ @ @ Day , Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar submitted guidance that said proof of identification @ @ @ @ @ Nov. 12 , which is six days from the ballot acceptance deadline .
That guidance @ @ @ @ @ Election Day … more at link

BREAKING: Pennsylvania.🗳 Judge orders segregated ballots should *not* be counted. It rules the PA Secretary of State "lacked statutory authority" to override election law. Critically, the state has a Republican state legislature.#SCOTUS may ultimately decide the case now. pic.twitter.com/2VO6mkl66M — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) November 12, 2020
Dam breaking? Pennsylvania court: Secretary of state lacked authority to change deadline 2 days before Election Day
“A Pennsylvania judge ruled in favor of the Trump campaign Thursday, ordering that the state may not count ballots where the voters needed to provide proof of identification and failed to do so by Nov. 9.
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State law said that voters have until six days after the election — this year that was Nov. 9 — to cure problems regarding a lack of proof of identification. After the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mail-in ballots could be accepted three days after Election Day, Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar submitted guidance that said proof of identification could be provided up until Nov. 12, which is six days from the ballot acceptance deadline. That guidance was issued two days before Election Day … more at link
INBOX: Michigan GOP state senators are requesting a full audit of the 2020 General Election. pic.twitter.com/yd9GcDg5QU — Chris Pandolfo (@ChrisCPandolfo) November 12, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Even with 2nd #lockdowns things are not looking so bad economically and rebound looks stronger and f

Even with 2nd # lockdowns things are not looking so bad economically and rebound looks stronger and faster than after @ @ @ @

Even with 2nd #lockdowns things are not looking so bad economically and rebound looks stronger and faster than after GFC in 2008 pic.twitter.com/SAymABacFv
— CrossBorder Capital (@crossbordercap) November 13, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--CALIFORNIA, OREGON AND WASHINGTON STATE ISSUE ADVISORY URGING PUBLIC TO AVOID ALL NON-ESSENTIAL OUT-

NM is locking down again t.co/gPqVBPC6ZA CALIFORNIA , OREGON AND WASHINGTON STATE ISSUE ADVISORY URGING PUBLIC TO AVOID ALL NON-ESSENTIAL @ @ @ @ @ SPREAD

NM is locking down again t.co/gPqVBPC6ZA
CALIFORNIA, OREGON AND WASHINGTON STATE ISSUE ADVISORY URGING PUBLIC TO AVOID ALL NON-ESSENTIAL OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO CURB CORONAVIRUS SPREAD
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) November 13, 2020


Where’s the inflation?

Europe deflation despite massive QE .
China nearing deflation where at least the Communists nowadays are honest about the futility @ @ @ @ @ about Jay Powell 's widely publicized 'flood ' of 'money printing . '
Where is @ @ @ @ @

Europe deflation despite massive QE. China nearing deflation where at least the Communists nowadays are honest about the futility of 'stimulus.'
How about Jay Powell's widely publicized 'flood' of 'money printing.' Where is it, Jay?t.co/s0cgmznc7l
— Jeffrey P. Snider (@JeffSnider_AIP) November 13, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--How the lockdown changed gaming habits – The affect of COVID-19 on daily active users on Steam

This chart looks at how Steam ’ s daily active user statistic has changed over the past year .
In particular , the coronavirus and the associated lockdowns , layoffs , and economic stimulus , and how these factors influenced people ’ s gaming habits .
Obviously , the development of the pandemic is a complex subject , with countless milestones and landmarks to map out the events over time , but it would be impractical for me to include them all .
As such , the only point I marked out was when the pandemic was declared a national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me to be a reasonable landmark to look at , as many other major events ( like the passage of various economic stimulus bills , stock market crashes , unemployment , etc . )
happened around this time .
The average number of additional players on weekends takes the mean user count on Saturday and Sunday , and subtracts that number by the mean across Monday through Friday .
When the bar is green , the number is positive , meaning that there were more active users on the weekends .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is negative , meaning that there were more active uesrs on weekdays .
Each bar starts on Sunday .
Besides the pandemic , you can also see the weekend/weekday difference decrease around Christmas and New Year ’ s in 2019 .
The color scheme is based on the Steam website .
In the post title , “ effect ” is misspelled as “ affect ”

by lookatnum
This chart looks at how Steam’s daily active user statistic has changed over the past year. In particular, the coronavirus and the associated lockdowns, layoffs, and economic stimulus, and how these factors influenced people’s gaming habits. Obviously, the development of the pandemic is a complex subject, with countless milestones and landmarks to map out the events over time, but it would be impractical for me to include them all. As such, the only point I marked out was when the pandemic was declared a national emergency in the U.S., which seems to me to be a reasonable landmark to look at, as many other major events (like the passage of various economic stimulus bills, stock market crashes, unemployment, etc.) happened around this time.
The average number of additional players on weekends takes the mean user count on Saturday and Sunday, and subtracts that number by the mean across Monday through Friday. When the bar is green, the number is positive, meaning that there were more active users on the weekends. When the bar is red, the number is negative, meaning that there were more active uesrs on weekdays. Each bar starts on Sunday.
Besides the pandemic, you can also see the weekend/weekday difference decrease around Christmas and New Year’s in 2019.
The color scheme is based on the Steam website.
Tools:
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Illustrator, Excel, Python
Source:
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Corrections:
In the post title, “effect” is misspelled as “affect”
“Declared” is misspelled as “delcared”


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Inspiring in a way to see people throw all caution to the wind and pile long into the highest market

Inspiring in a way to see people throw all caution to the wind and pile long into the highest market @ @ @

Inspiring in a way to see people throw all caution to the wind and pile long into the highest market valuations in history.t.co/bVY4mTmLbb
— Sven Henrich (@NorthmanTrader) November 13, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--US States w/ highest % positive COVID-19 tests (7-day avg)…

BREAKING : U.S. reports 150,000 new coronavirus cases , setting world record for 3rd day in a row

BREAKING: U.S. reports 150,000 new coronavirus cases, setting world record for 3rd day in a row
— BNO Newsroom (@BNODesk) November 12, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--This is WHY we should NOT have bailed out banks in 2008.

This is WHY we should NOT have bailed out # banks in 2008 .
– Yes – there would have @ @ @ @ @ banks had to reorganize through bankruptcy .
– Yes – the # market would not @ @ @ @ @ – However , we would have a more diversified and healthier banking system .
pic.twitter.com/r3gVA8YLgK

This is WHY we should NOT have bailed out #banks in 2008.
– Yes – there would have been some #pain as banks had to reorganize through bankruptcy.
– Yes – the #market would not be at current levels.
– However, we would have a more diversified and healthier banking system. pic.twitter.com/r3gVA8YLgK
— Lance Roberts (@LanceRoberts) November 13, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--China’s credit market is plunging. Many reputable names and muni bonds falling 20%+ in a day. A rece

China ’ s credit market is plunging .
Many reputable names and muni bonds falling 20 % + in a @ @ @ @ @ event spooked everyone .
pic.twitter.com/TteK3U4e1Z Monthly loan growth tapered off a bit in China during @ @ @ @ @ a number of fronts we 've noticed a clear element of forbearance on the policy @ @ @ @ @ an existing tailwind of previous easing ( this year and last year ) remain in @ @ @ @ @

China’s credit market is plunging. Many reputable names and muni bonds falling 20%+ in a day. A recent near-default event spooked everyone. pic.twitter.com/TteK3U4e1Z
Monthly loan growth tapered off a bit in China during October, and indeed on a number of fronts we've noticed a clear element of forbearance on the policy front.
That said, an existing tailwind of previous easing (this year and last year) remain in the pipeline for China… pic.twitter.com/Oi8bOeDTdb
— Topdown Charts (@topdowncharts) November 12, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Risk parity exhaustion. Junk bonds and stocks are record overvalued in tandem for the first time in

Junk bonds and stocks are record overvalued in tandem for the first time in history .
Why not buy a @ @ @ @ @ from artificially low rates ?
Precious metals to become a key alternative for asset allocators @

Risk parity exhaustion.
Junk bonds and stocks are record overvalued in tandem for the first time in history.
Why not buy a cheap asset that truly benefits from artificially low rates?
Precious metals to become a key alternative for asset allocators.
Buy gold and sell stocks. pic.twitter.com/YATnTZkX1c
— Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) November 13, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Alternative Data Show Economic Activity Crashes as Virus Resurges

NEW YORK CITY IS PREPARING TO SHUT DOWN SCHOOLS IF THE VIRUS CONTINUES TO INCREASE – MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) November 13, 2020
"We're recovering, but to a different economy," Powell said. t.co/QgjJlaDq4O — Nomi Prins (@nomiprins) November 13, 2020
Fiscal deficit just made another fresh 70-year low.
Someone's gotta pay for this.
Warm up the printing press. pic.twitter.com/DaGz74hg9K — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) November 11, 2020
Core Services CPI pic.twitter.com/X4UmDl6my6 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) November 13, 2020
Up tick.
You may have to squint. pic.twitter.com/oJiIs1NsIy — Sven Henrich (@NorthmanTrader) November 13, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--20 Million Unemployed & Biden Wants A Super Lockdown? – The Fed Is At Fault!

20 million Americans are collecting unemployment , and Joe Biden wants a nationwide lockdown to battle a virus that has @ @ @ @ @ .
There is one immoral and unconstitutional institution that enables this kind of authoritarian madness @ @ @ @ @

20 million Americans are collecting unemployment, and Joe Biden wants a nationwide lockdown to battle a virus that has a 99+% survival rate. There is one immoral and unconstitutional institution that enables this kind of authoritarian madness: The Federal Reserve.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--COLD WAR II: Chinese embassy in Brazil hits back as Brasilia joins America’s ‘Clean Network.’

China ’ s embassy in Brazil has hit back at comments made by a senior US official , after Brasilia @ @ @ @ @ signatory to an American deal to block Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co. from foreign @ @ @ @ @ “ What the US calls ‘ clean networks ’ is discrimination , exclusionary and political @ @ @ @ @ in a statement released on Thursday .
It came after Brazil on Wednesday signed up @ @ @ @ @ Network ” proposal , which has already attracted support in dozens of other countries .

China’s embassy in Brazil has hit back at comments made by a senior US official, after Brasilia this week became the latest signatory to an American deal to block Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co. from foreign nations’ 5G networks.
“What the US calls ‘clean networks’ is discrimination, exclusionary and political,” the mission said in a statement released on Thursday.
It came after Brazil on Wednesday signed up to the US-led “Clean Network” proposal, which has already attracted support in dozens of other countries.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--COVIDIOCRACY: Why Andrew Cuomo’s Latest New York COVID Restrictions Make Zero Sense.

This doesn ’ t make much sense .
What about 10:00 pm is so special ?
Does “ the science ” say that the virus turns into a pumpkin when the clock strikes 10:01 ?
Evidently , the governor gave no thought to the fact that this might simply encourage more crowding of these facilities prior to 10:00 pm rather than smaller crowds dispersed over more time .
This is just one example of the many oversights plaguing the latest heavy-handed restrictions .
“ At the time of the announcement , restaurants have not been provided important details by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their businesses , ” the NYC Hospitality Alliance said .
“ They don ’ t know if the restrictions apply to indoor and outdoor dining , and if customers need to leave the restaurant by 10:00 pm or if they can finish their meals , which is creating more confusion , so we hope that information is released immediately.
” “ Today ’ s news is a huge blow to the restaurant industry that is desperately trying to stay afloat , ” New York State Restaurant Association President Melissa Fleischut said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Cuomo ( aided and abetted by a media friendly to Democratic politicians ) have eroded the public ’ s trust by saying one thing and doing another .
One egregious example , laid out in detail by the New York Post ’ s Karol Markowicz , was the behavior of CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo and his brother , the governor , during Chris ’ bout with coronavirus .
Chris broke quarantine while sick with COVID and got a haircut indoors ( a violation that would have netted a non-celebrity a $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed indoor workout sessions at a gym that was supposed to have remained closed .
Worse , Governor Cuomo devoted an inordinate amount of time to promoting his leadership style during the pandemic , despite the fact that the state was second only to New Jersey in deaths per capita from COVID .
In Washington D.c. , which still has some of the most restrictive lockdown measures in the country and where public school students never returned to in-person education , Mayor Muriel Bowser offered residents a pitch-perfect example of political hypocrisy last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff traveled to Delaware to celebrate Biden ’ s win at a crowded campaign party .
Delaware is listed as a “ high risk ” state by D.C. , which means anyone traveling to the District from Delaware must quarantine for two weeks .
But such rules don ’ t apply to Bowser , who deemed her and her staff ’ s partying “ essential travel ” and , thus , “ exempt ” from the quarantine order .
They don ’ t apply in Chicago , either : Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 days , cancel Thanksgiving plans and puts 10-person limit on gatherings due to COVID-19 spike — days after she joined crowds celebrating Biden ’ s win .
To be fair , there mere presence of the legendary superhero Corona Destroyer would have been enough to strike fear into the heart of the cowardly Coronavirus , thus rendering it powerless .

via fee.org:
New York follows the science. We know indoor gatherings and parties are a major source of COVID spread. To slow the spread, NYS will limit indoor gatherings at private residences to 10 people. This limit takes effect Friday at 10pm. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 11, 2020
This doesn’t make much sense. What about 10:00 pm is so special? Does “the science” say that the virus turns into a pumpkin when the clock strikes 10:01? Evidently, the governor gave no thought to the fact that this might simply encourage more crowding of these facilities prior to 10:00 pm rather than smaller crowds dispersed over more time. This is just one example of the many oversights plaguing the latest heavy-handed restrictions. “At the time of the announcement, restaurants have not been provided important details by the State or City about the new restrictions on their businesses,” the NYC Hospitality Alliance said. “They don’t know if the restrictions apply to indoor and outdoor dining, and if customers need to leave the restaurant by 10:00 pm or if they can finish their meals, which is creating more confusion, so we hope that information is released immediately.” “Today’s news is a huge blow to the restaurant industry that is desperately trying to stay afloat,” New York State Restaurant Association President Melissa Fleischut said.
Related: Pandemic Hypocrites Produce Pandemic Cynics:
In ways small and large, leaders like Cuomo (aided and abetted by a media friendly to Democratic politicians) have eroded the public’s trust by saying one thing and doing another. One egregious example, laid out in detail by the New York Post’s Karol Markowicz, was the behavior of CNN’s Chris Cuomo and his brother, the governor, during Chris’ bout with coronavirus. Chris broke quarantine while sick with COVID and got a haircut indoors (a violation that would have netted a non-celebrity a $1,000 fine), while his wife enjoyed indoor workout sessions at a gym that was supposed to have remained closed. Worse, Governor Cuomo devoted an inordinate amount of time to promoting his leadership style during the pandemic, despite the fact that the state was second only to New Jersey in deaths per capita from COVID. In Washington D.c., which still has some of the most restrictive lockdown measures in the country and where public school students never returned to in-person education, Mayor Muriel Bowser offered residents a pitch-perfect example of political hypocrisy last week when she and many of her staff traveled to Delaware to celebrate Biden’s win at a crowded campaign party. Delaware is listed as a “high risk” state by D.C., which means anyone traveling to the District from Delaware must quarantine for two weeks. But such rules don’t apply to Bowser, who deemed her and her staff’s partying “essential travel” and, thus, “exempt” from the quarantine order.
They don’t apply in Chicago, either: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells city to stay at home for 30 days, cancel Thanksgiving plans and puts 10-person limit on gatherings due to COVID-19 spike — days after she joined crowds celebrating Biden’s win.
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To be fair, there mere presence of the legendary superhero Corona Destroyer would have been enough to strike fear into the heart of the cowardly Coronavirus, thus rendering it powerless.
h/t Ed


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Increase in deaths in Milwaukee County led to more availability of donor organs

Milwaukee hospital has surge of heart transplants during coronavirus pandemic MILWAUKEE — While coronavirus cases are pushing area hospitals to @ @ @ @ @ hospital is also seeing a surprising surge in heart transplants .
Despite the pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ at St Luke ’ s soared at a record pace , 39 through the end @ @ @ @ @ last year .
All while , some other hospitals paused their transplant programs , which @ @ @ @ @ St. Luke ’ s .
“ Some of the smaller programs closed for acute transplants @ @ @ @ @ , that increased the pool of patients , ” Crouch said .
There was an @ @ @ @ @ program that had already committed to doing more heart transplants before COVID hit .
That @ @ @ @ @ upped the transplant numbers again , but this time , due to an unfortunate reason @ @ @ @ @ having COVID , the pandemic basically allowed us to get access to a lot more @ @ @ @ @ .

Milwaukee hospital has surge of heart transplants during coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE —
While coronavirus cases are pushing area hospitals to their limit, one Milwaukee hospital is also seeing a surprising surge in heart transplants.
Despite the pandemic, the number of heart transplants at St Luke’s soared at a record pace, 39 through the end of August compared with 23 last year.
All while, some other hospitals paused their transplant programs, which had an unexpected impact Aurora St. Luke’s.
“Some of the smaller programs closed for acute transplants, so, in fact, that increased the pool of patients,” Crouch said.
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There was an increase in patients in a program that had already committed to doing more heart transplants before COVID hit.
That’s when the pandemic upped the transplant numbers again, but this time, due to an unfortunate reason.
“I think that having COVID, the pandemic basically allowed us to get access to a lot more donors,” Sulemanjee said.
www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-hospital-has-surge-of-heart-transplants-during-coronavirus-pandemic/34662536


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--What’s Ahead For The Gold Market With The Money Supply Expanding At A Blistering Pace?

by Rudi Fronk and Jim Anthony via Streetwise Reports The gold market entered a period of increased volatility during the third quarter , usually a positive indicator for the metal .
A growing number of investors and analysts recommended the accumulation of gold as it began to move out of the shadows and into the spotlight .
Global ETFs have now been net purchasers for 11 months in a row and central banks have also been net purchasers every month of this year except October when two nations liquidated some of their holdings to meet dollar requirements resulting from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further move higher in gold in the near term as the election log jam begins to clear .
The election process curtailed new fiscal stimulus since July when direct transfers to individuals exhausted their Congressional approvals .
This pause in fiscal stimulus , which took government transfer payments to an astonishing 25 % of household income , coincided with a pause in gold ’ s upward momentum .
However , it is very clear that further stimulus is favored on both sides of the House and even a Republican Senate , if there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent trillions more of fiscal stimulus .
The two main drivers of the gold price are the dollar and real yields .
We expect both drivers to be positive in the coming year .
First , the dollar : The Fed will be forced to fund whatever expenditures the Congress approves .
Foreign holdings are at 10-year lows as the largest sovereign purchasers became net sellers this year .
We therefore expect Fed debt monetization to accelerate in the next few months with a negative impact on the dollar .
It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balance sheet in March and April which , not coincidentally , equaled a sudden increase in the US deficit to $ 3 Trillion , that unleashed gold from its March low .
Debt monetization is a formula for dollar weakness .
As for yields , the market narrative now favors a reflation trade due to the apparent success of the US Operation Warp Speed vaccine initiative .
This has provoked the sale of Treasuries as hot money has moved back into stocks , driving up yields .
We expect the Fed response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be allowed to dampen the economic recovery .
In our view , the Fed is very likely to cap yields , a policy that can only be implemented by more QE .
Capping yields in unison with a reflation narrative means increased inflation expectations and lower real yields…the magic formula for higher gold prices .
If yields can not rise to attract and hold private capital , the Fed must buy more debt and the dollar must fall .
Remember that today ’ s QE is not the QE post Great Recession which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system , resulting in a muted response in terms of money supply growth and inflation .
Today ’ s QE is being mainlined into the real economy by way of direct transfer payments to individuals and business , forgivable loans and bailouts .
Money supply is expanding at a blistering pace .
The die has been cast and there is no turning back .
Going forward , gold is the best protection for private wealth and there is not nearly enough of it to serve this purpose at current prices .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from low levels .
With the rise in nominal yields capped by central bank QE , real yields fall .
The relationship between real yields and gold is virtually perfect in recent years .
The growth in MZM money supply…the money available for immediate expenditure…has slowed ( ! )
to 27.5 % year over year , down from 30 % two months ago , an unprecedented pace of money creation which is temporarily keeping the economy afloat .
This article is the collaboration of Rudi Fronk and Jim Anthony , cofounders of Seabridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has helped make them successful gold investors .
Rudi is the current Chairman and CEO of Seabridge and Jim is one of its largest shareholders .
Disclaimer : The authors are not registered or accredited as investment advisors .
Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable but is not necessarily complete and accuracy is not guaranteed .
Any securities mentioned on this site are not to be construed as investment or trading recommendations specifically for you .
You must consult your own advisor for investment or trading advice .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @

by Rudi Fronk and Jim Anthony via Streetwise Reports
The gold market entered a period of increased volatility during the third quarter, usually a positive indicator for the metal. A growing number of investors and analysts recommended the accumulation of gold as it began to move out of the shadows and into the spotlight. Global ETFs have now been net purchasers for 11 months in a row and central banks have also been net purchasers every month of this year except October when two nations liquidated some of their holdings to meet dollar requirements resulting from the COVID-induced economic crisis.
We see a further move higher in gold in the near term as the election log jam begins to clear. The election process curtailed new fiscal stimulus since July when direct transfers to individuals exhausted their Congressional approvals. This pause in fiscal stimulus, which took government transfer payments to an astonishing 25% of household income, coincided with a pause in gold’s upward momentum. However, it is very clear that further stimulus is favored on both sides of the House and even a Republican Senate, if there proves to be one, will not prevent trillions more of fiscal stimulus.
The two main drivers of the gold price are the dollar and real yields. We expect both drivers to be positive in the coming year.
First, the dollar: The Fed will be forced to fund whatever expenditures the Congress approves. Foreign holdings are at 10-year lows as the largest sovereign purchasers became net sellers this year. We therefore expect Fed debt monetization to accelerate in the next few months with a negative impact on the dollar. It was a $3 Trillion expansion of the Fed balance sheet in March and April which, not coincidentally, equaled a sudden increase in the US deficit to $3 Trillion, that unleashed gold from its March low. Debt monetization is a formula for dollar weakness.
As for yields, the market narrative now favors a reflation trade due to the apparent success of the US Operation Warp Speed vaccine initiative. This has provoked the sale of Treasuries as hot money has moved back into stocks, driving up yields. We expect the Fed response to be aggressive: higher yields cannot be allowed to dampen the economic recovery. In our view, the Fed is very likely to cap yields, a policy that can only be implemented by more QE. Capping yields in unison with a reflation narrative means increased inflation expectations and lower real yields…the magic formula for higher gold prices. If yields cannot rise to attract and hold private capital, the Fed must buy more debt and the dollar must fall.
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Remember that today’s QE is not the QE post Great Recession which corralled the new money in the financial system, resulting in a muted response in terms of money supply growth and inflation. Today’s QE is being mainlined into the real economy by way of direct transfer payments to individuals and business, forgivable loans and bailouts. Money supply is expanding at a blistering pace. The die has been cast and there is no turning back. Going forward, gold is the best protection for private wealth and there is not nearly enough of it to serve this purpose at current prices.
In a reflation scenario, inflation expectations rise significantly from low levels. With the rise in nominal yields capped by central bank QE, real yields fall. The relationship between real yields and gold is virtually perfect in recent years.
The growth in MZM money supply…the money available for immediate expenditure…has slowed(!) to 27.5% year over year, down from 30% two months ago, an unprecedented pace of money creation which is temporarily keeping the economy afloat.
This article is the collaboration of Rudi Fronk and Jim Anthony, cofounders of Seabridge Gold, and reflects the thinking that has helped make them successful gold investors. Rudi is the current Chairman and CEO of Seabridge and Jim is one of its largest shareholders.
Disclaimer: The authors are not registered or accredited as investment advisors. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable but is not necessarily complete and accuracy is not guaranteed. Any securities mentioned on this site are not to be construed as investment or trading recommendations specifically for you. You must consult your own advisor for investment or trading advice. This article is for informational purposes only.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Biden Advisor Proposes National Paid Vacation

Biden advisor proposes another lockdown ; says the Fed will pay everyones ’ wages .
Is it a Trojan horse @ @ @ @ @ in sight for the economy , only a relapse .
Democrats fight for Senate control @ @ @ @ @ their 70s taking on record debt .
60 Minutes Australia compounds their damages .
PayPal @ @ @ @ @ a gimmick .

by Peter Schiff of Peter Schiff Podcast
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Biden advisor proposes another lockdown; says the Fed will pay everyones’ wages. Is it a Trojan horse for UBI?
No recovery in sight for the economy, only a relapse.
Democrats fight for Senate control through Georgia.
Americans in their 70s taking on record debt.
60 Minutes Australia compounds their damages.
PayPal’s Bitcoin adoption is a gimmick.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Laura Ingraham Exposes Joe Biden’s Plan for a Globalist Reset #GreatReset

The secret Trump speech that the elites never wanted us to see .

Joe Biden's COVID shutdown, globalist 'reset' plans will cripple American freedoms, economy. pic.twitter.com/4ccP0oZAwc — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 13, 2020
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h/t dr0id


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Lockdowns Haven’t Brought Down Covid Mortality, But They Have Killed Millions Of Jobs

During the early onset of covid-19 in the spring , government officials across the political spectrum widely agreed that government intervention and forced closure of many businesses was necessary to protect public health .
This approach has clearly failed in the United States as it led to widespread economic devastation , including millions of jobs lost , bankruptcies , and extremely severe losses in profitability .
Nor have states with strict lockdowns succeeded in bringing about fewer covid deaths per million than states that were less strict .
Consequently , a few months into the pandemic , some governors weighed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and slowly reopened their economies .
Of course , these governors did not mandate businesses reopen ; however , they provided businesses the option to reopen .
Hysteria ensued as many viewed easing restrictions as akin to mass murder .
The Atlantic famously dubbed Georgia governor Brian Kemp ’ s easing of restrictions as “ human sacrifice ” and referred to Georgians as being in a “ case study in pandemic exceptionalism.
” Instead , we should view the lockdowns as a case study in the failure of heavy-handed approaches in containing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are nine months into this pandemic , there is a clearer picture of how state government approaches varied widely .
It is clear that “ reopened ” economies are faring much better overall than less “ reopened ” economies .
“ Fueled by broader , faster economic reopenings following the initial coronavirus rash , conservative-leaning red states are by and large far outpacing liberal-leaning blue states in terms of putting people back to work , ” writes Carrie Sheffield .
This follows logically especially when considering that human beings learn to adapt very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much more about treating this virus and about who is most at risk from infection .
Not Everyone Can # StayHome Even so , many proponents of lockdowns still contend that every covid infection is a failure of public policy .
But this position is largely a luxury of white-collar workers who can afford to work from home .
Lockdowns have been described as “ the worst assault on the working class in half a century.
” Martin Kulldorff , a biostatistician , says , “ the blue-collar class is ‘ out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60s.
” Kulldorff ’ s colleague Jay Bhattacharya notes that one reason “ minority populations have had higher mortality in the U.S. from the epidemic is because they don ’ t often have the option…to stay at home.
” In effect , top-down lockdown policies are “ regressive ” and reflect a “ monomania , ” says Dr. Bhattacharya .
With this in mind , it is easy to see why more affluent Americans tend to view restrictive measures as the appropriate response .
For many Americans , prolonged periods of time without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interaction are not only impossible but potentially deadly .
Martin Kulldorff notes that covid-19 restrictions do not consider broader public health issues and create collateral damage ; among the collateral damage is a “ worsening incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer and an alarming decline in immunization.
” Dr. Bhattacharya correctly notes that society will be “ counting the health harms from these lockdowns for a very long time.
” Bhattacharya emphasized the politicization of these restrictions : “ When Black Lives Matter protests broke out in the spring , ‘ 1,300 epidemiologists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were consistent with good public health practice , ’ ” while those same epidemiologists argued that “ we should essentially quarantine in place.
” Such a contradiction defies logic and undercuts arguments about the lethality of this virus .
If this novel virus truly were as devastating to the broader public as advertised , then political leaders supporting mass protests and riots during a pandemic seem to be ill founded .
This contradiction has been cited in countless lawsuits challenging the validity and constitutionality of covid-19 restrictions .
Separately , these often heavy-handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the freedom of religion .
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito criticized the Nevada governor ’ s restrictions saying , “ that Nevada would discriminate in favor of the powerful gaming industry and its employees may not come as a surprise…We have a duty to defend the Constitution , and even a public health emergency does not absolve us of that responsibility.
” This scathing criticism , however , did not gain the support of the Supreme Court as a 5–4 majority deferred to the governor ’ s “ responsibility to protect the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be politically beneficial for the Supreme Court , but it presents a much more significant problem for basic freedoms .
For one , many of these covid restrictions have been issued by state governors or administrative agencies rather than through democratic means .
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has been targeted for her continued sidestepping of democratic channels and for her top-down approach .
These covid restrictions are somewhat meaningless without ample enforcement and resources , so many major American cities have created task forces for enforcing these covid restrictions .
For example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shut off public utilities for those who host massive house parties .
Garcetti wants to treat private gatherings similarly to the bars and nightclubs he has forced closed .
Not only is this ridiculous , but it is also authoritarian ; there have been few checks on his ability to weaponize public utilities this way .
The New York City Sheriff ’ s Office recently “ busted a party of more than 200 people who were flouting coronavirus restrictions.
” Their crime ?
Deputies found around two hundred maskless individuals “ dancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In typical government fashion , the owner of the venue was “ slapped with five summonses…for violation of emergency orders , unlicensed sale of alcohol and unlicensed warehousing of alcohol.
” What would we do without the government ?
California governor Gavin Newsom has long been a part of this effort to restrict freedoms under the guise of public health .
Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health released new “ safety ” guidelines for all private gatherings during the Thanksgiving holiday .
According to Newsweek , “ all gatherings must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including hosts and guests , and must be held outdoors , lasting for two hours or less.
” Given Newsom ’ s interventionist tendencies , it is likely that these restrictions will be enforced .
How will the government determine how many households are at a Thanksgiving meal and who will enforce the two-hour window ?
These are questions that journalists should ask .
Meanwhile , the varying levels of economic recovery between red states and blue states demonstrate how top-down policy can be a failure .
Strict lockdowns have devastated millions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success in suppressing covid mortality .
This failed experiment must be brought to an end .
Author : Mitchell Nemeth is a Risk Management and Compliance professional in Atlanta , Georgia .
He holds a Master in the Study of Law from the University of Georgia Law School , and he has a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia .
His work has been featured at the Foundation for Economic Education , RealClearMarkets , Merion West , and Medium .

by Mitch Nemeth via Mises
During the early onset of covid-19 in the spring, government officials across the political spectrum widely agreed that government intervention and forced closure of many businesses was necessary to protect public health. This approach has clearly failed in the United States as it led to widespread economic devastation, including millions of jobs lost, bankruptcies, and extremely severe losses in profitability. Nor have states with strict lockdowns succeeded in bringing about fewer covid deaths per million than states that were less strict.
Consequently, a few months into the pandemic, some governors weighed the competing economic costs with covid-19 containment and slowly reopened their economies. Of course, these governors did not mandate businesses reopen; however, they provided businesses the option to reopen.
Hysteria ensued as many viewed easing restrictions as akin to mass murder. The Atlantic famously dubbed Georgia governor Brian Kemp’s easing of restrictions as “human sacrifice” and referred to Georgians as being in a “case study in pandemic exceptionalism.” Instead, we should view the lockdowns as a case study in the failure of heavy-handed approaches in containing a highly infectious virus.
Now that we are nine months into this pandemic, there is a clearer picture of how state government approaches varied widely. It is clear that “reopened” economies are faring much better overall than less “reopened” economies. “Fueled by broader, faster economic reopenings following the initial coronavirus rash, conservative-leaning red states are by and large far outpacing liberal-leaning blue states in terms of putting people back to work,” writes Carrie Sheffield. This follows logically especially when considering that human beings learn to adapt very quickly. Now, we have learned much more about treating this virus and about who is most at risk from infection.
Not Everyone Can #StayHome
Even so, many proponents of lockdowns still contend that every covid infection is a failure of public policy. But this position is largely a luxury of white-collar workers who can afford to work from home. Lockdowns have been described as “the worst assault on the working class in half a century.” Martin Kulldorff, a biostatistician, says, “the blue-collar class is ‘out there working, including high-risk people in their 60s.” Kulldorff’s colleague Jay Bhattacharya notes that one reason “minority populations have had higher mortality in the U.S. from the epidemic is because they don’t often have the option…to stay at home.” In effect, top-down lockdown policies are “regressive” and reflect a “monomania,” says Dr. Bhattacharya. With this in mind, it is easy to see why more affluent Americans tend to view restrictive measures as the appropriate response.
For many Americans, prolonged periods of time without gainful employment, income, or social interaction are not only impossible but potentially deadly. Martin Kulldorff notes that covid-19 restrictions do not consider broader public health issues and create collateral damage; among the collateral damage is a “worsening incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer and an alarming decline in immunization.” Dr. Bhattacharya correctly notes that society will be “counting the health harms from these lockdowns for a very long time.”
Mixed Messages
Bhattacharya emphasized the politicization of these restrictions: “When Black Lives Matter protests broke out in the spring, ‘1,300 epidemiologists signed a letter saying that the gatherings were consistent with good public health practice,’” while those same epidemiologists argued that “we should essentially quarantine in place.” Such a contradiction defies logic and undercuts arguments about the lethality of this virus. If this novel virus truly were as devastating to the broader public as advertised, then political leaders supporting mass protests and riots during a pandemic seem to be ill founded. This contradiction has been cited in countless lawsuits challenging the validity and constitutionality of covid-19 restrictions.
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Separately, these often heavy-handed restrictions have targeted constitutionally protected rights like the freedom of religion. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito criticized the Nevada governor’s restrictions saying, “that Nevada would discriminate in favor of the powerful gaming industry and its employees may not come as a surprise…We have a duty to defend the Constitution, and even a public health emergency does not absolve us of that responsibility.” This scathing criticism, however, did not gain the support of the Supreme Court as a 5–4 majority deferred to the governor’s “responsibility to protect the public in a pandemic.”
The Worst State and Local Offenders
Such deference may be politically beneficial for the Supreme Court, but it presents a much more significant problem for basic freedoms. For one, many of these covid restrictions have been issued by state governors or administrative agencies rather than through democratic means. Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has been targeted for her continued sidestepping of democratic channels and for her top-down approach.
These covid restrictions are somewhat meaningless without ample enforcement and resources, so many major American cities have created task forces for enforcing these covid restrictions. For example, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti has threatened to shut off public utilities for those who host massive house parties. Garcetti wants to treat private gatherings similarly to the bars and nightclubs he has forced closed. Not only is this ridiculous, but it is also authoritarian; there have been few checks on his ability to weaponize public utilities this way. The New York City Sheriff’s Office recently “busted a party of more than 200 people who were flouting coronavirus restrictions.” Their crime? Deputies found around two hundred maskless individuals “dancing, drinking and smoking hookah inside.” In typical government fashion, the owner of the venue was “slapped with five summonses…for violation of emergency orders, unlicensed sale of alcohol and unlicensed warehousing of alcohol.” What would we do without the government?
California governor Gavin Newsom has long been a part of this effort to restrict freedoms under the guise of public health. Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health released new “safety” guidelines for all private gatherings during the Thanksgiving holiday. According to Newsweek, “all gatherings must include no more than three households, including hosts and guests, and must be held outdoors, lasting for two hours or less.” Given Newsom’s interventionist tendencies, it is likely that these restrictions will be enforced. How will the government determine how many households are at a Thanksgiving meal and who will enforce the two-hour window? These are questions that journalists should ask.
Meanwhile, the varying levels of economic recovery between red states and blue states demonstrate how top-down policy can be a failure. Strict lockdowns have devastated millions of families’ incomes while failing to bring success in suppressing covid mortality. This failed experiment must be brought to an end. Author:
Mitch Nemeth
Mitchell Nemeth is a Risk Management and Compliance professional in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a Master in the Study of Law from the University of Georgia Law School, and he has a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia. His work has been featured at the Foundation for Economic Education, RealClearMarkets, Merion West, and Medium.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Who Wins With A Biden Presidency?

Who Wins With A Biden Presidency?

Progressive ideologues often like to evoke the idea that they speak “ truth to power , ” but this year it ’ s their leaders who are consolidating their clout .
Although Democrats did far worse on the whole than expected , control of the White House assures greater influence for those already occupying what Lenin referred to as “ the commanding heights ” of both society and economy .
Tech elites and their Wall Street allies , as opposed to more populist candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren , ruled Democratic primaries .
Whereas Sanders and ( to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grassroots-backed campaigns , they could not withstand the money , influence , and media power of the oligarchies .
In the presidential race Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the backing of Wall Street , tech , and Hollywood moguls , including bundlers who allowed them to raise unprecedented money .
Among financial firms , communications companies and lawyers , Biden outraised Trump by five to one or more .
All these interests had one main priority : to remove the disruptive , irascible , and unpredictable Donald Trump .
If spending tens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not create a Democratic Senate , the executive alone can deliver on the critical aspects of the oligarchic agenda : friendly ties to China , the suspension of antitrust action , a full-bore assault on the tangible economy , and executive action that damages the great American heartland in favor of the dense , high-cost coastal areas .
Consider this agenda ’ s winners and losers one by one .
Trump ’ s willingness to stand up to China ’ s economic , political , and media threats constituted his signature departure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where the oligarchs remain generally friendly to China .
Beijing can count on friends from Never Trumping free traders to high fliers in Hollywood , the legacy media , and Silicon Valley , all of whom have censored critical coverage of China ’ s handling of the pandemic , and most of whom are allied to the amoralists on Wall Street .
The corporate members of the Biden coalition generally see China as a source of customers and capital , not a threat to American industries .
The new Democratic gentry , epitomized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael Bloomberg , even express open admiration for the Communist regime .
Not surprisingly Vice President Biden , whose own family had had close business ties with Beijing , has minimized the Chinese threat to our economy , claiming incredibly last year that “ you know , they ’ re not bad folks , folks .
But guess what ?
They ’ re not competition for us.
” As the Biden family saga reveals , the most enduring reason for embracing China is , of course , money .

CHINA AND THE OLIGARCHS.
Progressive ideologues often like to evoke the idea that they speak “truth to power,” but this year it’s their leaders who are consolidating their clout. Although Democrats did far worse on the whole than expected, control of the White House assures greater influence for those already occupying what Lenin referred to as “the commanding heights” of both society and economy.
Tech elites and their Wall Street allies, as opposed to more populist candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, ruled Democratic primaries. Whereas Sanders and (to a lesser extent) Warren ran legitimately grassroots-backed campaigns, they could not withstand the money, influence, and media power of the oligarchies. In the presidential race Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the backing of Wall Street, tech, and Hollywood moguls, including bundlers who allowed them to raise unprecedented money. Among financial firms, communications companies and lawyers, Biden outraised Trump by five to one or more.
All these interests had one main priority: to remove the disruptive, irascible, and unpredictable Donald Trump. If spending tens of millions wired from the coasts to may not create a Democratic Senate, the executive alone can deliver on the critical aspects of the oligarchic agenda: friendly ties to China, the suspension of antitrust action, a full-bore assault on the tangible economy, and executive action that damages the great American heartland in favor of the dense, high-cost coastal areas. Consider this agenda’s winners and losers one by one.
China: The Big Winner
Trump’s willingness to stand up to China’s economic, political, and media threats constituted his signature departure from the corporate elite—notably in tech, where the oligarchs remain generally friendly to China. Beijing can count on friends from Never Trumping free traders to high fliers in Hollywood, the legacy media, and Silicon Valley, all of whom have censored critical coverage of China’s handling of the pandemic, and most of whom are allied to the amoralists on Wall Street.
The corporate members of the Biden coalition generally see China as a source of customers and capital, not a threat to American industries. The new Democratic gentry, epitomized by former New York Mayor and super-mogul Michael Bloomberg, even express open admiration for the Communist regime. Not surprisingly Vice President Biden, whose own family had had close business ties with Beijing, has minimized the Chinese threat to our economy, claiming incredibly last year that “you know, they’re not bad folks, folks. But guess what? They’re not competition for us.”
As the Biden family saga reveals, the most enduring reason for embracing China is, of course, money.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Maria Bartiromo: “This is about to explode. Massive national security issues. Massive. I’m told Dirt

Maria Bartiromo: “This is about to explode. Massive national security issues. Massive. I’m told Dirty Venezuelan & Cuba money

The following proves the message above is from her , for those who are wondering .
Also : “ Looks @ @ @ @ @ to get hot in the kitchen .
”

The following proves the message above is from her, for
those who are wondering.
Also: “Looks like it’s about to get hot in the kitchen.”
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Thx 4 helping me crack 1-million followers on @parler_app there now talking about #breakingnews . Looks like it's about to get hot in the kitchen. We will cover it tomorrow @MorningsMaria @FoxBusiness & I'll be posting on Parler bc as you know I won't tolerate censorship 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/2TVDMqgCX8 — Maria Bartiromo (@MariaBartiromo) November 12, 2020
h/t dr0id


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--R.I.P. Tucker Carlson Drops DEAD TRUTH about “Zombie Voters”

Chris Donaldson from Trending Politics reports , The operation to nullify the votes of over 70 million Americans who voted @ @ @ @ @ combination of new high tech trickery , ballot harvesting , and getting out the zombie @ @ @ @ @ of Democrats going back at least to the election of JFK .

Chris Donaldson from Trending Politics reports, The operation to nullify the votes of over 70 million Americans who voted for Trump has been a combination of new high tech trickery, ballot harvesting, and getting out the zombie vote, a longtime favorite of Democrats going back at least to the election of JFK.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Here’s Rand Paul’s New Idea to Determine Election Legitimacy

Michael Lee from Washington Examiner reports , Sen. Rand Paul proposed gathering a random sample of mail-in ballots to determine @ @ @ @ @ undertaking a full investigation .

Michael Lee from Washington Examiner reports, Sen. Rand Paul proposed gathering a random sample of mail-in ballots to determine the prevalence of fraud before undertaking a full investigation.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Lynette Zang: Stocks & Real Estate

Lynette Zang: Stocks & Real Estate

With unprecedented amounts of fake money being printed into the most inflated US Economy we ’ ve ever seen , everyone wants to know how to best position themselves for what ’ s to come… And as you know , there are many pieces to this Jenga Economy…and there are now massive bubbles in almost every market .
So in today ’ s video Lynette uncovers Part 1 of a Financial Stability Report , which will give you the real insight of what ’ s happening behind the scenes of Stocks and Real Estate ( two of the biggest bubbles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held the position of Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading since 2002 .
Ms. Zang has been in the markets on some level since 1964 .
Her mission is to convert financial noise into understandable language .
She has been a banker , a stock broker and studied world currencies since 1987 .
She believes strongly that we need to be as independent as possible and at the same time , we need to come together in community in order to survive and thrive through the hyperinflation she sees in the near future @

ITM Trading, Released on 11/12/20
With unprecedented amounts of fake money being printed into the most inflated US Economy we’ve ever seen, everyone wants to know how to best position themselves for what’s to come…
And as you know, there are many pieces to this Jenga Economy…and there are now massive bubbles in almost every market. So in today’s video Lynette uncovers Part 1 of a Financial Stability Report, which will give you the real insight of what’s happening behind the scenes of Stocks and Real Estate (two of the biggest bubbles in existence).
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Link to Slides and Sources: www.itmtrading.com/blog/fed-p…
Lynette Zang has held the position of Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading since 2002. Ms. Zang has been in the markets on some level since 1964. Her mission is to convert financial noise into understandable language. She has been a banker, a stock broker and studied world currencies since 1987. She believes strongly that we need to be as independent as possible and at the same time, we need to come together in community in order to survive and thrive through the hyperinflation she sees in the near future.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Scott Adams: “Wait until you see what is coming. Patience. You haven’t seen the good stuff yet. I ha

Scott Adams: “Wait until you see what is coming. Patience. You haven’t seen the good stuff yet. I have.” #Impossible

I don’t think it happened because no one has produced convincing evidence. — Synchronology (@RobotSynchronol) November 12, 2020
Not yet. Wait until you see what is coming. — Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) November 12, 2020
Show the proof already Scott — Johnny Stonks (@johnnystonks) November 12, 2020
Patience. You haven't seen the good stuff yet. I have. — Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) November 12, 2020
h/t dr0id
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investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--FACEBOOK Just Change Donald Trump’s Title From “President” To “POLITICAL CANDIDATE”

meaning he ’ s NOT YET ONE So @ POTUS isn ’ t even titled PRESIDENT OF THE USA while @ @ @ @ @ OF THE FREE WORLD ?
🤬 pic.twitter.com/DXUhNmS6tr

⚠WAIT WHAAAT?!
⚠Facebook just changed @realDonaldTrump’s title from President to:
👉🏼POLITICAL CANDIDATE👈🏼
meaning he’s NOT YET ONE
And #JoeBiden’s says POLITICIAN?!👇🏼
So @POTUS isn’t even titled PRESIDENT OF THE USA while he’s the LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD?🤬 pic.twitter.com/DXUhNmS6tr
— Personal Asst-Elect to POTUS🇺🇸JewelyBlue💎 (@Jewel4Trump) November 12, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Big Tech Oligarchs in Biden Administration overseeing Censorship!

JOE BIDEN REVEALS PLAN TO CENSOR THE INTERNET AND REVERSE TRUMP ’ S EXECUTIVE ORDERS Joe Biden reveals his plan @ @ @ @ @ an online ‘ task force ’ that will bring more censorship and bias on the @ @ @ @ @ campaign announces plans to reverse Trump ’ s Executive Orders .
The future looks bleak @

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JOE BIDEN REVEALS PLAN TO CENSOR THE INTERNET AND REVERSE TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS
Joe Biden reveals his plan to CENSOR THE INTERNET with an online ‘task force’ that will bring more censorship and bias on the internet. Meanwhile the Biden campaign announces plans to reverse Trump’s Executive Orders. The future looks bleak.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--TRUMP 2nd TERM will target CHINA BIGLY

TRUMP 2nd TERM will target CHINA BIGLY

Make no mistake .
This is a Statement of Intent !
!
!

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investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--What Are CFDs and How Do They Work

What Are CFDs and How Do They Work

Traders and brokers consider CFDs as popular commercial instruments that serve as an entryway for traders to join the financial marketplaces .
CFDs originate their value from the movements of the underlying asset ; which is the instrument you choose to trade with .
You can download mt4 and get to experience its most commonly sort after features for trading CFDs .
Metatrader4 is most popular in the online trading industry for trading CFDs because they contain all the tools you may be needing to perform all trading activities concerning CFDs .
MT4 contains over 30 technical indicators and charting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of CFDs .
Also , downloaded mt4 is mobile friendly .
Hence , you can download it into your phone , which will facilitate your online trading by enabling you to track all your profits and losses as they all happen in real-time .
CFDs imply a contract for difference .
A CFD is one of the constituents of a traders ’ portfolio .
When you , as the trader , choose to trade CFDs , then you enter into a contract with an online trading broker .
The contract you enter into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the existing market conditions .
With CFDs , traders can trade without necessarily owning a tangible asset , which is the underlying asset in this case .
In determining if you have profited or suffered a loss , you will find the difference between the price of the underlying asset at the moment you entered the contract , and at the point where you exited .
A positive value implies you have profited , contrary to this is a loss .
Once you have logged into your trading account , you must now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to trade with .
The instruments of trade are many and comprise share CFDs , to cryptocurrency CFDs , to index CFDs , and commodity CFDs .
Therefore , you have a wide variety of instruments to pick one from .
You take your time to study the trading instruments using the various trading tools and charts , to arrive at the instrument that will give you optimal benefits .
Once you have chosen your underlying asset , then you now take your position .
There only two positions .
The long and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position ( buying the asset ) , it implies that you expect the price of your asset to go up .
On the other hand , if you are anticipating the asset ’ s price to fall , then you take a short position , meaning you sell .
You should keenly assess the wide range of charts , indicators , and signals to enable you to arrive at an ideal position .
After you have taken a stand , you now have to decide on the size of the position .
Remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vary .
Therefore , carefully compute the number of CFD units that will maximize your returns , based on your trading approach .
Now that you have taken a position , you are now ready to let the trade happen .
Therefore , choose the best platform that you want the trade to occur .
Metatrader4 is the best and is the exceedingly popular platform that you can do the trade .
Metatrader4 has all the latest tools and charts you will require to perform the CFDs trade .
Also , MT4 ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensuring a smooth and user-friendly CFDs trading experience .
Once the contract expires , you can find the difference between the exit and entry prices , and execute it accordingly .
CFDs trading is an interesting online trading activity .
Based on your trading strategy , a profit or loss may result .
However , to ensure that you get the best out of a CFDs trade , download mt4 and execute the trade from there .
The platform gives you access to the latest tools and charts that will help you assess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most rewarding options .
Disclaimer : This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB .

Traders and brokers consider CFDs as popular commercial instruments that serve as an entryway for traders to join the financial marketplaces. CFDs originate their value from the movements of the underlying asset; which is the instrument you choose to trade with.
You can download mt4 and get to experience its most commonly sort after features for trading CFDs. Metatrader4 is most popular in the online trading industry for trading CFDs because they contain all the tools you may be needing to perform all trading activities concerning CFDs.
MT4 contains over 30 technical indicators and charting apparatuses, that facilitate the online trading of CFDs. Also, downloaded mt4 is mobile friendly. Hence, you can download it into your phone, which will facilitate your online trading by enabling you to track all your profits and losses as they all happen in real-time.
What Is a CFDs
CFDs imply a contract for difference. A CFD is one of the constituents of a traders’ portfolio. When you, as the trader, choose to trade CFDs, then you enter into a contract with an online trading broker. The contract you enter into speculates on the underlying asset, given the existing market conditions.
How to Trade CFDs
With CFDs, traders can trade without necessarily owning a tangible asset, which is the underlying asset in this case. In determining if you have profited or suffered a loss, you will find the difference between the price of the underlying asset at the moment you entered the contract, and at the point where you exited. A positive value implies you have profited, contrary to this is a loss.
Pick your instrument of trade
Once you have logged into your trading account, you must now select the underlying instrument that you want to trade with. The instruments of trade are many and comprise share CFDs, to cryptocurrency CFDs, to index CFDs, and commodity CFDs.
Therefore, you have a wide variety of instruments to pick one from. You take your time to study the trading instruments using the various trading tools and charts, to arrive at the instrument that will give you optimal benefits.
Take your position
Once you have chosen your underlying asset, then you now take your position. There only two positions. The long and short positions. By choosing the long position (buying the asset), it implies that you expect the price of your asset to go up.
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On the other hand, if you are anticipating the asset’s price to fall, then you take a short position, meaning you sell. You should keenly assess the wide range of charts, indicators, and signals to enable you to arrive at an ideal position.
After you have taken a stand, you now have to decide on the size of the position. Remember, the value of all financial instruments vary. Therefore, carefully compute the number of CFD units that will maximize your returns, based on your trading approach.
Choose your platform
Now that you have taken a position, you are now ready to let the trade happen. Therefore, choose the best platform that you want the trade to occur. Metatrader4 is the best and is the exceedingly popular platform that you can do the trade.
Metatrader4 has all the latest tools and charts you will require to perform the CFDs trade. Also, MT4’s tools are up to date, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly CFDs trading experience.
Once the contract expires, you can find the difference between the exit and entry prices, and execute it accordingly.
Conclusion
CFDs trading is an interesting online trading activity. Based on your trading strategy, a profit or loss may result. However, to ensure that you get the best out of a CFDs trade, download mt4 and execute the trade from there. The platform gives you access to the latest tools and charts that will help you assess the situation and aid you decide on the most rewarding options.
Disclaimer: This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--KLAIN IN VAIN: Ronald Klain, Biden’s New Chief Of Staff, Raises Eyebrows With 2014 Tweet Saying Elec

KLAIN IN VAIN: Ronald Klain, Biden’s New Chief Of Staff, Raises Eyebrows With 2014 Tweet Saying Elections Are ‘Rigged.’

President-elect Biden ‘ s newly announced pick for White House chief of staff is raising eyebrows over a 2014 tweet @ @ @ @ @ rigged , ” though he was responding to an article about incumbency advantage and not @ @ @ @ @ , a longtime aide of Biden , on Wednesday night became the first announced appointee @ @ @ @ @ .
The Democratic operative previously worked as a senior adviser to the Biden-Harris campaign and @ @ @ @ @ president ’ s chief of staff during the Obama administration from 2009 to 2011 .
@ @ @ @ @ written by Klain appears to be coming back to haunt him .

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President-elect Biden‘s newly announced pick for White House chief of staff is raising eyebrows over a 2014 tweet that said elections are “rigged,” though he was responding to an article about incumbency advantage and not election fraud.
Ronald Klain, a longtime aide of Biden, on Wednesday night became the first announced appointee by the Biden-Harris transition team. The Democratic operative previously worked as a senior adviser to the Biden-Harris campaign and served as the former vice president’s chief of staff during the Obama administration from 2009 to 2011.
However, an old tweet written by Klain appears to be coming back to haunt him.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Own Gold & Silver If You Distrust Government

SBTV ’ s guest this week is Marc Faber , editor and publisher of the Gloom , Boom and Doom @ @ @ @ @ fallout from the pandemic and uncertainty in the global economy , Marc sees the owning @ @ @ @ @ a no-confidence vote against currency debasement by governments and central bankers .
Discussed in this @ @ @ @ @ depression ahead 07:05 Exodus from cities to countryside 11:34 Getting the economy out of recession @ @ @ @ @ dynamic economy 18:50 Protect your wealth with precious metals 22:54 Replacement of the US dollar @ @ @ @ @ China as a rising superpower 31:30 Stock market bubble

Marc Faber interviewed by Patrick V. on SBTV
SBTV’s guest this week is Marc Faber, editor and publisher of the Gloom, Boom and Doom Report. Amidst the unprecedented fallout from the pandemic and uncertainty in the global economy, Marc sees the owning of gold and silver as a no-confidence vote against currency debasement by governments and central bankers.
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Discussed in this interview:
01:51 A greater depression ahead
07:05 Exodus from cities to countryside
11:34 Getting the economy out of recession
15:09 Big government, less dynamic economy
18:50 Protect your wealth with precious metals
22:54 Replacement of the US dollar as the reserve currency
27:36 China as a rising superpower
31:30 Stock market bubble


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-13--Hidden charges you have to pay for your internet connection

There are many hidden charges which you are not aware of when it comes to internet services or any services .
Some charges are avoidable and then there are some charges which you need to know while getting internet service .
The prices you see online are just the service charges .
We are going to talk about all the charges which you might not be aware of while you get internet service .
Your first bill will likely be your largest bill as that includes installation and activation charges as well .
If you are going to set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to pay these charges .
Some providers include activation fees in the installation costs and then there are some providers who charge activation fees other than the installation fee .
Your first monthly bill will include some extra charges and the major charge would be the installation charge which would be around $ 100- $ 200 .
You will have to pay this charge if you want your services to be installed .
Some providers give you an option to pay the installation fee in 2-3 monthly installments but with most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay all in the first monthly bill .
Professional installation costs a lot because a professional technician comes to your location with all the stuff required for the installation to make sure that your services work fine so you don ’ t face any kind of issues regarding your service .
Some providers offer free installation with the bundles like with COX , there are some bundles with which you get free installation .
You can check Cox internet plans and check the bundles .
If your house had services in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The equipment would be shipped to you with the guide or you can pick it up from the store .
That is way cheaper than the professional installation .
The self-installation is free with some providers like CenturyLink , COX but it could cost you around $ 35 with AT & T .
You are going to need a modem for internet access and then a router if you want the wireless internet service .
Almost all the companies charge extra for the modem and the router on monthly basis .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the router , you will be paying extra on top of the service charge .
The prices you see online in the advertisements do not include modem and router charges .
The average rental fee is from $ 5- $ 15 .
Some providers also offer you the option to either get your own equipment or rent it from the company .
If you are planning to stick with a company for the longer-term , it would be better if you get your own router and modem as that will save you a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security is very important and the companies know that .
If you are looking to get an internet security suite , you will have to pay extra for that to secure your connection .
Some providers like Spectrum offer free internet security suite with internet services but most of the providers will charge you extra for the connection security .
A recovery charge is usually hidden in the taxes and the other surcharges .
This charge is for the maintenance and expansion of the broadband networks and you will be paying that every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will cost you around $ 1- $ 4 for the recovery charge every month .
If you exceed your allocated data , you will be charged a data overage fee .
There are some providers who offer unlimited data cap and then there are some providers who offer you a limited data cap and will charge you extra if you allocate that data cap .
You can get an unlimited data cap as well with some providers by paying them extra every month .
While getting a service , make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cap allocated to you and how much it would cost you if you exceed that allocated data .
If you are moving to a new house or you are planning to switch your services , that can cost you some bucks .
If you are in a contract with your internet service provider and you are planning to cancel the services before the contract ends , you will have to pay an early termination fee to cancel the services .
Make sure you know for how long you can stick with a company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are many hidden charges that we pay when it comes to the entertainment services like taxes , surcharges , and other fees that we are not aware of .
We only see the service charge while getting a service .
Make sure you get a breakdown of your monthly bill while getting the service so you know what you will be paying for .
Disclaimer : This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB .

There are many hidden charges which you are not aware of when it comes to internet services or any services. Some charges are avoidable and then there are some charges which you need to know while getting internet service. The prices you see online are just the service charges. We are going to talk about all the charges which you might not be aware of while you get internet service.
Installation and activation charges
Your first bill will likely be your largest bill as that includes installation and activation charges as well. If you are going to set up internet services at your location, you will have to pay these charges. Some providers include activation fees in the installation costs and then there are some providers who charge activation fees other than the installation fee.
Your first monthly bill will include some extra charges and the major charge would be the installation charge which would be around $100-$200. You will have to pay this charge if you want your services to be installed. Some providers give you an option to pay the installation fee in 2-3 monthly installments but with most of the providers, you have to pay all in the first monthly bill. Professional installation costs a lot because a professional technician comes to your location with all the stuff required for the installation to make sure that your services work fine so you don’t face any kind of issues regarding your service. Some providers offer free installation with the bundles like with COX, there are some bundles with which you get free installation. You can check Cox internet plans and check the bundles.
If your house had services in the past, you might qualify for the self-installation. The equipment would be shipped to you with the guide or you can pick it up from the store. That is way cheaper than the professional installation. The self-installation is free with some providers like CenturyLink, COX but it could cost you around $35 with AT&T.
Equipment Rental Charge
You are going to need a modem for internet access and then a router if you want the wireless internet service. Almost all the companies charge extra for the modem and the router on monthly basis. If you want to rent the modem or the router, you will be paying extra on top of the service charge. The prices you see online in the advertisements do not include modem and router charges. The average rental fee is from $5-$15.
Some providers also offer you the option to either get your own equipment or rent it from the company. If you are planning to stick with a company for the longer-term, it would be better if you get your own router and modem as that will save you a lot of bucks per annum.
Security charge
Internet security is very important and the companies know that. If you are looking to get an internet security suite, you will have to pay extra for that to secure your connection. Some providers like Spectrum offer free internet security suite with internet services but most of the providers will charge you extra for the connection security.
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Recovery charge
A recovery charge is usually hidden in the taxes and the other surcharges. This charge is for the maintenance and expansion of the broadband networks and you will be paying that every month on top of the service charge. It will cost you around $1-$4 for the recovery charge every month.
Data overage charge
If you exceed your allocated data, you will be charged a data overage fee. There are some providers who offer unlimited data cap and then there are some providers who offer you a limited data cap and will charge you extra if you allocate that data cap. You can get an unlimited data cap as well with some providers by paying them extra every month. While getting a service, make sure you ask your provider about the data cap allocated to you and how much it would cost you if you exceed that allocated data.
Early termination charge
If you are moving to a new house or you are planning to switch your services, that can cost you some bucks. If you are in a contract with your internet service provider and you are planning to cancel the services before the contract ends, you will have to pay an early termination fee to cancel the services. Make sure you know for how long you can stick with a company before you sign a contract.
Summing it up
There are many hidden charges that we pay when it comes to the entertainment services like taxes, surcharges, and other fees that we are not aware of. We only see the service charge while getting a service. Make sure you get a breakdown of your monthly bill while getting the service so you know what you will be paying for.
Disclaimer: This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-14--The Corruption in the Election – Are We About to Cross the Rubicon

The allegations of fraud are coming in from so many sources it has indeed confirmed what our computer forecast and we warned a long time ago would be the most corrupt election in American history .
Already there have been postal workers coming forward testifying that the dates were altered on postmarks .
In another 234 pages of sworn affidavits , there are chilling allegations of major fraud in this election from just ONE county in Michigan alone .
These allegations are being made by EYEWITNESS who saw outrageous federal crimes that violate everyone ’ s civil rights in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where 60 % of them had the SAME signature .
Other EYEWITNESS saw a batch of ballots scanned 5 times .
Still , other EYEWITNESS came forward who saw 35 ballots counted that was NOT connected to a voter record .
Then there were poll workers marking ballots with NO mark for candidates and another came forward to say their deceased son was recorded as voting TWICE .
There are other witnesses coming forward stating that provisional ballots were placed in the tabulation box .
Then there is a question about the software @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was used in Wayne County .
Republican challengers were not readmitted but Democrats were admitted .
Republican challengers were physically pushed from counting tables by officials .
Democrats gave out a packet : “ Tactics to Distract Republican Challengers ” Unfortunately , this is not a normal election where simply a Democrat or Republican is elected who you did not vote for .
In the past , it was really no big deal .
This time , everything is different .
They really intend to change the very foundation of America and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not tolerate opposition .
The nation is divided as deeply as it was for the Civil War .
If the courts overturn this mess , the Democrats will claim Trump stole the election .
They will do everything in their power to overthrow him if not have him assassinated .
This is the battle for the very soul of America .
It will be not much different from when Caesar crossed the Rubicon and the corrupt senate fled because the people would not support them .

by Martin Armstrong
JON VOIGHT
The allegations of fraud are coming in from so many sources it has indeed confirmed what our computer forecast and we warned a long time ago would be the most corrupt election in American history.
Already there have been postal workers coming forward testifying that the dates were altered on postmarks. In another 234 pages of sworn affidavits, there are chilling allegations of major fraud in this election from just ONE county in Michigan alone. These allegations are being made by EYEWITNESS who saw outrageous federal crimes that violate everyone’s civil rights in this country.
There were batches of ballots where 60% of them had the SAME signature. Other EYEWITNESS saw a batch of ballots scanned 5 times. Still, other EYEWITNESS came forward who saw 35 ballots counted that was NOT connected to a voter record. Then there were poll workers marking ballots with NO mark for candidates and another came forward to say their deceased son was recorded as voting TWICE. There are other witnesses coming forward stating that provisional ballots were placed in the tabulation box.
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Then there is a question about the software that caused an error in Antrim County which was used in Wayne County. Republican challengers were not readmitted but Democrats were admitted. Republican challengers were physically pushed from counting tables by officials. Democrats gave out a packet: “Tactics to Distract Republican Challengers”
Unfortunately, this is not a normal election where simply a Democrat or Republican is elected who you did not vote for. In the past, it was really no big deal. This time, everything is different. They really intend to change the very foundation of America and the left never respects freedom for they will not tolerate opposition.
The nation is divided as deeply as it was for the Civil War. If the courts overturn this mess, the Democrats will claim Trump stole the election. They will do everything in their power to overthrow him if not have him assassinated. This is the battle for the very soul of America. It will be not much different from when Caesar crossed the Rubicon and the corrupt senate fled because the people would not support them.