investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Is the CONGRESS postal system where members can BORROW $$$$ tied to the USPS?

Postmaster General Anthony M. Frank came to Washington , D.C. , in 1988 with a mandate to run the United States Postal Service like a business .
That ’ s why the former California savings and loan executive was furious when he discovered that millions of postal dollars were being spent without his approval .
What angered Frank was that Congress viewed the Postal Service as a cash cow , syphoning off postal revenues to balance the federal budget .
John Nolan , a former deputy postmaster general , said : “ The USPS has always been leery about going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twists and turns will take place to wind up putting you in a worse position than when you started.
” “ There is so little understanding of the USPS and the Mailing Industry on the Hill and the actions from the Hill usually reflect that lack of understanding , ” he said .
Lawmakers and presidents alike seem to have a habit of dipping into the postal till .
It doesn ’ t happen often , but when it does , it can be a doozy , knocking postal budgets into the red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t seem to matter .
Democrats and Republicans alike have been unable to resist the lure of postal revenues .
Here are three examples of how lawmakers in Washington have raided the supposedly independent Postal Service .
In the late 1980s , Frank was so upset that lawmakers decided to tap the USPS for about $ 800 million that he launched a successful campaign to get the USPS taken “ off the federal budget.
” The postmaster general won that symbolic point , arguing that “ we don ’ t use a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change in the Postal Service ’ s budgetary status to “ off budget ” didn ’ t change much in Washington .
If anything , Neal Denton , former executive director of the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers , said the change actually might have made the USPS “ an easy target ” for money raiders .

Postmaster General Anthony M. Frank came to Washington, D.C., in 1988 with a mandate to run the United States Postal Service like a business.
That’s why the former California savings and loan executive was furious when he discovered that millions of postal dollars were being spent without his approval.
What angered Frank was that Congress viewed the Postal Service as a cash cow, syphoning off postal revenues to balance the federal budget.
John Nolan, a former deputy postmaster general, said: “The USPS has always been leery about going to Congress because you never know what twists and turns will take place to wind up putting you in a worse position than when you started.”
“There is so little understanding of the USPS and the Mailing Industry on the Hill and the actions from the Hill usually reflect that lack of understanding,” he said.
Lawmakers and presidents alike seem to have a habit of dipping into the postal till.
It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it can be a doozy, knocking postal budgets into the red and undermining mail service.
Party doesn’t seem to matter. Democrats and Republicans alike have been unable to resist the lure of postal revenues.
Here are three examples of how lawmakers in Washington have raided the supposedly independent Postal Service.
In the late 1980s, Frank was so upset that lawmakers decided to tap the USPS for about $800 million that he launched a successful campaign to get the USPS taken “off the federal budget.” The postmaster general won that symbolic point, arguing that “we don’t use a penny of tax money.”
But the change in the Postal Service’s budgetary status to “off budget” didn’t change much in Washington.
If anything, Neal Denton, former executive director of the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers, said the change actually might have made the USPS “an easy target” for money raiders.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--The Chinese purchase more U.S. residential real estate than buyers from any other foreign country, b

The Chinese purchase more U.S. residential real estate than buyers from any other foreign country, but Trump’s trade war may change that

Chinese investors have been the biggest purchasers of U.S. residential real estate for six consecutive years , but President Trump @ @ @ @ @ and China ’ s efforts to reduce its national debt and boost economic growth , @ @ @ @ @ has become the largest foreign buyer of U.S. residential real estate In 2014 , China @ @ @ @ @ of the largest share of foreign buyers of U.S. residential real estate , according to @ @ @ @ @ of Realtors .
In 2018 dollars , Chinese buyers accounted for roughly 25 % of @ @ @ @ @ residential real estate .
Canada was No .
2 at 9 % .
I don @ @ @ @ @ politicians are allowing the CHICOMS to buy American real estate , by doing so they @ @ @ @ @ , causing a hyper bubble and causing even bigger homelessness that it would be without @ @ @ @ @ s pure treason .

Chinese investors have been the biggest purchasers of U.S. residential real estate for six consecutive years, but President Trump’s trade war, and China’s efforts to reduce its national debt and boost economic growth, could change that.
China has become the largest foreign buyer of U.S. residential real estate
In 2014, China supplanted Canada as the source of the largest share of foreign buyers of U.S. residential real estate, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
In 2018 dollars, Chinese buyers accounted for roughly 25% of total foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate. Canada was No. 2 at 9%.
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www.marketwatch.com/story/chinese-investors-buy-more-us-residential-real-estate-than-any-other-country-but-trumps-trade-war-could-soon-end-that-2019-05-15
I don’t understand how USA politicians are allowing the CHICOMS to buy American real estate, by doing so they’re manipulating the markets, causing a hyper bubble and causing even bigger homelessness that it would be without their purchasing, that’s pure treason.
AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--On this day in 1998, Bill Clinton committed a major act of terrorism by ordering a cruise missile at

On this day in 1998, Bill Clinton committed a major act of terrorism by ordering a cruise missile attack on Sudan’s Al Shifa factory, which produced 90% of the country’s pharmaceuticals…

On this day in 1998 , Bill Clinton committed a major act of terrorism by ordering a cruise missile attack @ @ @ @ @ Shifa factory , which produced 90 % of the country ’ s pharmaceuticals .
The @ @ @ @ @ in the deaths of tens of thousands from treatable diseases .
pic.twitter.com/Unr0WCeOHG

On this day in 1998, Bill Clinton committed a major act of terrorism by ordering a cruise missile attack on Sudan’s Al Shifa factory, which produced 90% of the country’s pharmaceuticals. The loss of the factory resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands from treatable diseases. pic.twitter.com/Unr0WCeOHG
— American Values (@Americas_Crimes) August 20, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--As “freak” heat waves, lightning storms and wildfires cause devastation across California, remember

As “freak” heat waves, lightning storms and wildfires cause devastation across California, remember that the 2017/18 fires had many telltale signs of Direct Energy Weaponry (DEWs).

The strange circumstances behind these recent fires indicate that we may be looking at a similarly weaponized event .
To those among us playing God with high technology , Mother Nature is the perfect plausible deniability .
So too is the nebulous notion of human caused “ climate change ” .
The ultimate irony is that if humans are causing drastic changes in climate leading to these disasters , it ’ s because of the secret manipulation and actual re-engineering of the planet ’ s natural weather cycle…not the alleged “ carbon footprint ” of society .
IOW , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a catastrophic effect on the natural order of the planet , as is evidenced by these increasingly “ freak ” occurrences across the globe .
In addition , we appear to have the technology capable of creating super-storms like the one that hit California , leading to the proper conditions required for unprecedented , and unusual , fires .
It remains to be seen whether or not these are the unintended consequences of humans playing God , or whether or not they are intentional and indicative of widespread experimentation or even a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documenting speculation on past DEW-fire events , notably in 2017 and 2018 : Evidence of Energy Weaponry causing California fires : Eerily reminiscent of 9/11 , cars that have been completely “ toasted ” are sitting next to trees that still have leaves , while other trees are burning from the inside and strange wind/electric anomalies were observed before and during the fires .
The recent Sonoma fires allegedly showed evidence of influence from Direct Energy Weaponry…is the same technology being employed in southern California ?
Here ’ s an overview of different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DEWs been deployed again ?
We have the technology to create droughts and record heat waves…we also have the technology to fuck with the ionosphere to the point to create the conditions for 11,000 lightning strikes in mere hours .
The theoretical motives aside , I think it ’ s extremely important that we consider the possibility that California is under some sort of sustained attack : Wildfires Rage In California As Emergency Crews ‘ Stretched Thin ’ , Grid Faces Further Rolling Outages San Francisco Bay Area Has The Worst Air Quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those unfamiliar with how DEW ’ s have been deployed on large scale in the past , I can not recommend this thread enough : Where Did the Towers Go ?
Evidence of Directed Energy Technology on 9/11 On 9/11 , they found ONE filing cabinet that was largely melted .
ONE .
And yet , multiple images of paper littered across the street can be seen .
We saw cars melted away over a mile from the epicenter , next to trees that retained their leaves .
Now , watch some footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you see anything I ’ m describing ?
Melted cars next to trees with leaves ?
For those who would scoff and dismiss this speculation as irresponsible , I would counter that ignoring the possible deleterious effects resulting from the development and widespread adoption of geoengineering activity by multiple world governments is supremely more irresponsible .
Disclaimer : This is a guest post and it doesn ’ t necessarily represent the views of IWB .

by axolotl_peyotl
The strange circumstances behind these recent fires indicate that we may be looking at a similarly weaponized event.
To those among us playing God with high technology, Mother Nature is the perfect plausible deniability.
So too is the nebulous notion of human caused “climate change”. The ultimate irony is that if humans are causing drastic changes in climate leading to these disasters, it’s because of the secret manipulation and actual re-engineering of the planet’s natural weather cycle…not the alleged “carbon footprint” of society.
IOW, this brazen experimentation with this fantastical technology is having a catastrophic effect on the natural order of the planet, as is evidenced by these increasingly “freak” occurrences across the globe.
In addition, we appear to have the technology capable of creating super-storms like the one that hit California, leading to the proper conditions required for unprecedented, and unusual, fires.
It remains to be seen whether or not these are the unintended consequences of humans playing God, or whether or not they are intentional and indicative of widespread experimentation or even a covert war.
Here are some threads documenting speculation on past DEW-fire events, notably in 2017 and 2018:
Evidence of Energy Weaponry causing California fires: Eerily reminiscent of 9/11, cars that have been completely “toasted” are sitting next to trees that still have leaves, while other trees are burning from the inside and strange wind/electric anomalies were observed before and during the fires.
The recent Sonoma fires allegedly showed evidence of influence from Direct Energy Weaponry…is the same technology being employed in southern California?
California Firemen Find Signatures of Directed Energy Weapons
Here’s an overview of different types of DEWs
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So…have some form of DEWs been deployed again? We have the technology to create droughts and record heat waves…we also have the technology to fuck with the ionosphere to the point to create the conditions for 11,000 lightning strikes in mere hours.
The theoretical motives aside, I think it’s extremely important that we consider the possibility that California is under some sort of sustained attack:
Lightning-sparked fires rage across California, tens of thousands flee
Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes were documented during a 72-hour stretch this week in the heaviest spate of thunderstorms to hit California in more than a decade, igniting 367 individual fires.
Wildfires Rage In California As Emergency Crews ‘Stretched Thin’, Grid Faces Further Rolling Outages
At least two dozen fast-moving wildfires have forced thousands of people in Northern California to flee their homes Wednesday amid the second week of record-setting temperatures.
San Francisco Bay Area Has The Worst Air Quality In The World As Wildfires Rage
For those unfamiliar with how DEW’s have been deployed on large scale in the past, I cannot recommend this thread enough:
Where Did the Towers Go? Evidence of Directed Energy Technology on 9/11
On 9/11, they found ONE filing cabinet that was largely melted. ONE. And yet, multiple images of paper littered across the street can be seen. We saw cars melted away over a mile from the epicenter, next to trees that retained their leaves.
Now, watch some footage of the recent California fires. Do you see anything I’m describing? Melted cars next to trees with leaves?
For those who would scoff and dismiss this speculation as irresponsible, I would counter that ignoring the possible deleterious effects resulting from the development and widespread adoption of geoengineering activity by multiple world governments is supremely more irresponsible.
Disclaimer: This is a guest post and it doesn’t necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--1 in 4 hotels can’t pay their mortgages… However US Housing demand explodes, demand is 25% above pre

1 in 4 hotels can’t pay their mortgages… However US Housing demand explodes, demand is 25% above pre-pandemic levels (unlike anything ever seen before)

New York ( CNN Business ) In a desperate plea for help , the hotel industry said it faces a default disaster , in which 25 % of hotels are at risk of foreclosure .
The report , sent to Congress this week and compiled by Trepp , shows that the percentage of hotel loans 30 or more days delinquent is 23.4 % as of last month — the highest percentage on record .
By comparison , the percentage of hotel loans that were 30 or more days delinquent at the end of 2019 was just 1.3 % .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hotels can ’ t afford to pay their commercial mortgages and are facing foreclosure with the harsh reality of having to close their doors permanently , ” said Chip Rogers , CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association , in a statement Tuesday .
He added that “ tens of thousands ” of hotel employees and other jobs in the industry are at risk if federal aid isn ’ t administered .
Demand for houses continues to skyrocket , according to a report from Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman .
Seasonally adjusted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 1 through June 7 was 25 % above pre-pandemic levels .
Kelman said that bidding wars have caused listings to move quickly , and sales prices are up 3.1 % year over year .
The percentage of newly listed homes to accept an offer within 14 days increased from 42 % in May to 47 % in June .
“ Our abiding concern in May was about the number of homes for sale , but that ’ s improving too , ” Kelman said .
“ After falling to 21 % below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of May 25-31 , new listings last week continued their recovery ; last week ’ s new listings were 15 % below last year ’ s level.
” One thing to come out of pandemic purchases is 3D tours and video-chat tours , as states placed restrictions on real estate practices while shelter-in-place order are in effect .
According to the report , 15 % of home tours are happening via video chat , which is 30 times higher than pre-pandemic .
Views of 3D scans skyrocketed on Redfin ’ s website , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the report , 25 % of new listings in markets like Seattle and Orange County , California include a scan .

New York (CNN Business)In a desperate plea for help, the hotel industry said it faces a default disaster, in which 25% of hotels are at risk of foreclosure.
The report, sent to Congress this week and compiled by Trepp, shows that the percentage of hotel loans 30 or more days delinquent is 23.4% as of last month — the highest percentage on record. By comparison, the percentage of hotel loans that were 30 or more days delinquent at the end of 2019 was just 1.3%.
“With record low travel demand, thousands of hotels can’t afford to pay their commercial mortgages and are facing foreclosure with the harsh reality of having to close their doors permanently,” said Chip Rogers, CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, in a statement Tuesday. He added that “tens of thousands” of hotel employees and other jobs in the industry are at risk if federal aid isn’t administered.
www.cnn.com/2020/08/19/business/hotel-industry-default-coronavirus/index.html
Demand for houses continues to skyrocket, according to a report from Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Seasonally adjusted demand for houses during the week of June 1 through June 7 was 25% above pre-pandemic levels.
Kelman said that bidding wars have caused listings to move quickly, and sales prices are up 3.1% year over year. The percentage of newly listed homes to accept an offer within 14 days increased from 42% in May to 47% in June.
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“Our abiding concern in May was about the number of homes for sale, but that’s improving too,” Kelman said. “After falling to 21% below last year’s level the week of May 25-31, new listings last week continued their recovery; last week’s new listings were 15% below last year’s level.”
One thing to come out of pandemic purchases is 3D tours and video-chat tours, as states placed restrictions on real estate practices while shelter-in-place order are in effect. According to the report, 15% of home tours are happening via video chat, which is 30 times higher than pre-pandemic.
Views of 3D scans skyrocketed on Redfin’s website, up 42% from April to May. According to the report, 25% of new listings in markets like Seattle and Orange County, California include a scan.
www.housingwire.com/articles/the-real-estate-market-heats-up-housing-demand-is-25-above-pre-pandemic-levels/
AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Fauci’s EXPENSIVE Gilead Drug Remdesivir FAILS Another Test

A new study is raising fresh questions about the efficacy of Gilead Sciences Inc ’ s anti-viral medication remdesivir in COVID-19 patients .
A randomized , controlled trial of remdesivir in 584 moderately ill COVID-19 patients hospitalized with pneumonia yielded disappointing results in research published on Friday in JAMA .
Compared to standard care without remdesivir , a 10-day course of the drug did not show a statistically significant effect on disease course at 11 days after treatment started , the study found .
You have to wonder why they keep pushing this drug that has failed EVERY study done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study : A potential antiviral drug for the coronavirus has reportedly failed in its first randomised clinical trial .
There had been widespread hope that remdesivir could treat Covid-19 .
But a Chinese trial showed that the drug had not been successful , according to draft documents accidentally published by the World Health Organization .
The drug did not improve patients ’ condition or reduce the pathogen ’ s presence in the bloodstream , it said .
When will we have a vaccine ?
The US firm behind the drug , Gilead Sciences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study .
What do we know about the study ?
News of the failed trial spread after the WHO posted details on its clinical trials database , before it was removed .
The WHO has since confirmed the draft report was mistakenly uploaded .
It showed that researchers studied 237 patients , administering the drug to 158 and comparing their progress with the remaining 79 , who received a placebo .
After a month , 13.9 % of the patients taking the drug had died compared to 12.8 % of those receiving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of side-effects .
“ Remdesivir was not associated with clinical or virological benefits , ” the summary states .

by Natura Naturans
A new study is raising fresh questions about the efficacy of Gilead Sciences Inc’s anti-viral medication remdesivir in COVID-19 patients.
A randomized, controlled trial of remdesivir in 584 moderately ill COVID-19 patients hospitalized with pneumonia yielded disappointing results in research published on Friday in JAMA. Compared to standard care without remdesivir, a 10-day course of the drug did not show a statistically significant effect on disease course at 11 days after treatment started, the study found.
www.newsmax.com/us/remdesivir/20…id/983357/
You have to wonder why they keep pushing this drug that has failed EVERY study done on it. Here is the first study:
A potential antiviral drug for the coronavirus has reportedly failed in its first randomised clinical trial.
There had been widespread hope that remdesivir could treat Covid-19.
But a Chinese trial showed that the drug had not been successful, according to draft documents accidentally published by the World Health Organization.
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The drug did not improve patients’ condition or reduce the pathogen’s presence in the bloodstream, it said.
When will we have a vaccine?
The US firm behind the drug, Gilead Sciences, said the document had mischaracterised the study.
What do we know about the study?
News of the failed trial spread after the WHO posted details on its clinical trials database, before it was removed. The WHO has since confirmed the draft report was mistakenly uploaded.
It showed that researchers studied 237 patients, administering the drug to 158 and comparing their progress with the remaining 79, who received a placebo.
After a month, 13.9% of the patients taking the drug had died compared to 12.8% of those receiving the placebo. The trial was stopped early because of side-effects.
“Remdesivir was not associated with clinical or virological benefits,” the summary states.
www.bbc.com/news/world-52406261
www.statnews.com/2020/04/23/data…-patients/


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--STATES/CITIES WITH ACTIVE RECALLS: A growing list of states and cities are currently attempting to i

STATES/CITIES WITH ACTIVE RECALLS: A growing list of states and cities are currently attempting to impeach or recall governors, mayors and other officials who have abused their power.

These are real recall petitions going through the proper channels to recall the governors in these states .
Don ’ t confuse these with online petitions you may have signed which will not lead to an actual recall .
Please sign the petitions ( if you live in the relevant state ) , volunteer , donate , and most of all , * SPREAD THE WORD * .
States where impeachment of governor is currently in progress : PENNSYLVANIA : HR915 was introduced on June 15th in the PA General Assembly for the impeachment of Governor Wolf , with 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact your state representative and senator to let them know you fully support this impeachment , and get your family and friends to do the same .
You can find and contact your state representatives using this website .
States with approved recall petitions and CURRENTLY COLLECTING SIGNATURES : As of August 3rd , organizers said over 100,000 people have volunteered to collect signatures .
With the total shitshow going on in CA between continued lockdowns , fallout from AB5 , and now rolling blackouts due to bad energy policy , Californians have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remember , similar blackouts were one of the issues that lead to a successful recall of CA Governor Gray Davis in 2003 .
OREGON : Oregon Recall Web Page – Oregon Facebook Page – Approved as of June 3rd .
Note : There may be multiple , active recall petitions in Oregon so even if you have already signed a different one , Make sure you sign this one .
Great progress in Oregon , with about 10 days left to collect signatures , the organizers say they are on pace to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which would take place prior to the November Presidential election .
All Oregon Pedes , please sign this petition and get your friends , family and co-workers to do the same .
States with approved recall petitions but not yet collecting signatures : MINNESOTA : Minnesota Recall Web Page – Minnesota Facebook Page – Signature collection will begin once the group completes a process in the state supreme court , currently underway .
States with recall petitions not yet approved : MICHIGAN : Previous approved recall petition was withdrawn .
Organizers said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I can ’ t find a new website .
There is also another petition being circulated in MI to end the lockdowns .
Go sign it at unlockmichigan.com/ .
NEVADA : Nevada Recall Web Page – Nevada Facebook Page – This group previously attempted a recall but could not collect the necessary signatures due to the lockdowns .
They are currently working to get a new recall petition approved .
Currently looking for signature collectors sign up here .
COLORADO Colorado Recall Web Page – Colorado Facebook Page – From what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not yet been submitted to the state , but this group is organizing support and volunteers in anticipation of getting one submitted and approved .
BOISIE , ID : Boisie Recall Web Page – A petition has been filed with the clerk , but not approved yet , to recall the mayor and one memeber of the city council .
MADISON , WI : Madison Recall Web Page – Petition approved to recall the mayor , currently collecting signatures .
NASHVILLE , TN : Nashville Recall Web Page – There are recall petitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council due to massive tax increases .
UPDATE : The first attempt did not collect enough signatures , but they are going to try again .
All Nashville pedes , they need your support .
NORMAN , OK : Norman Recall Web Page – NormanRecall Facebook Page – Recall underway for Mayor and several city council members who voted to defund the police department .
This group is getting results .
They have collected enough signatures and the next step will be to have the signatures validated then schedule a recall election .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Page – A petition to recall the mayor of Seattle , Jenny Durkan was just approved by the court .
It looks like this recall is being organized by a left-wing group who is upset with the use of tear bas by the Seatle PD , but probably still worth supporting if thee is a chance of getting her removed because this woman is clearly a menace to the public .

by uvontheterrible
These are real recall petitions going through the proper channels to recall the governors in these states.
Don’t confuse these with online petitions you may have signed which will not lead to an actual recall.
Please sign the petitions (if you live in the relevant state), volunteer, donate, and most of all, * SPREAD THE WORD *.
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States where impeachment of governor is currently in progress:
PENNSYLVANIA: HR915 was introduced on June 15th in the PA General Assembly for the impeachment of Governor Wolf, with 24 co-sponsors. Everyone in PA needs to contact your state representative and senator to let them know you fully support this impeachment, and get your family and friends to do the same. You can find and contact your state representatives using this website.
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States with approved recall petitions and CURRENTLY COLLECTING SIGNATURES:
CALIFORNIA: California Recall Web Page – California Facebook Page – 160 days to collect signatures, starting June 10th.
As of August 3rd, organizers said over 100,000 people have volunteered to collect signatures. With the total shitshow going on in CA between continued lockdowns, fallout from AB5, and now rolling blackouts due to bad energy policy, Californians have a real chance to remove Newsom. Remember, similar blackouts were one of the issues that lead to a successful recall of CA Governor Gray Davis in 2003.
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IDAHO: Idaho Recall Web Page – Idaho Facebook Page
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OREGON: Oregon Recall Web Page – Oregon Facebook Page – Approved as of June 3rd. Note: There may be multiple, active recall petitions in Oregon so even if you have already signed a different one, Make sure you sign this one.
Great progress in Oregon, with about 10 days left to collect signatures, the organizers say they are on pace to be successful and get a special election ordered, which would take place prior to the November Presidential election. All Oregon Pedes, please sign this petition and get your friends, family and co-workers to do the same.
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States with approved recall petitions but not yet collecting signatures:
MINNESOTA: Minnesota Recall Web Page – Minnesota Facebook Page – Signature collection will begin once the group completes a process in the state supreme court, currently underway.
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States with recall petitions not yet approved:
MICHIGAN: Previous approved recall petition was withdrawn. Organizers said they will continue with a new petition but I can’t find a new website.
There is also another petition being circulated in MI to end the lockdowns. Go sign it at unlockmichigan.com/.
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NEVADA: Nevada Recall Web Page – Nevada Facebook Page – This group previously attempted a recall but could not collect the necessary signatures due to the lockdowns. They are currently working to get a new recall petition approved. Currently looking for signature collectors sign up here.
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COLORADO Colorado Recall Web Page – Colorado Facebook Page – From what I can tell, the recall petition has not yet been submitted to the state, but this group is organizing support and volunteers in anticipation of getting one submitted and approved.
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Cities with recall petitions:
BOISIE, ID: Boisie Recall Web Page – A petition has been filed with the clerk, but not approved yet, to recall the mayor and one memeber of the city council.
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MADISON, WI: Madison Recall Web Page – Petition approved to recall the mayor, currently collecting signatures.
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NASHVILLE, TN: Nashville Recall Web Page – There are recall petitions in Nashville for the mayor and city council due to massive tax increases. UPDATE: The first attempt did not collect enough signatures, but they are going to try again. All Nashville pedes, they need your support.
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NORMAN, OK: Norman Recall Web Page – NormanRecall Facebook Page – Recall underway for Mayor and several city council members who voted to defund the police department.
This group is getting results. They have collected enough signatures and the next step will be to have the signatures validated then schedule a recall election.
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SEATTLE, WA: Seattle Recall Web Page – A petition to recall the mayor of Seattle, Jenny Durkan was just approved by the court. It looks like this recall is being organized by a left-wing group who is upset with the use of tear bas by the Seatle PD, but probably still worth supporting if thee is a chance of getting her removed because this woman is clearly a menace to the public.
Disclaimer: This is a guest post.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Oops… CNN’s Van Jones let the cat out the bag!

Oops… CNN 's Van Jones let the cat out the bag !
`` And we were prepared for it to @ @ @ @ @ As long as he did n't embarrass himself , we were going to come out @ @ @ @ @ '' This is what the liberal media will be doing tonight , tomorrow , and @ @ @ @

Oops… CNN's Van Jones let the cat out the bag!
"And we were prepared for it to be a terrible speech. As long as he didn't embarrass himself, we were going to come out here and praise it!"
This is what the liberal media will be doing tonight, tomorrow, and the foreseeable future pic.twitter.com/UIfZbPhYVe
— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) August 21, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--My work meeting today. I quit! Oregon

My work meeting today. I quit! Oregon

I work in a senior assisted living facility .
Here are some of the policies they have coming .
I @ @ @ @ @ for jobs .
I ’ m done with this madness .
Mandatory testing for all @ @ @ @ @ visitors doing window visits to already lonely elderly plagued with boredom and loneliness , must @ @ @ @ @ Window visits !
All meals and visits in their rooms only .
Any residents who @ @ @ @ @ two week quarantine .
( Inhumane bullshit ) Only 2 people allowed at a time @ @ @ @ @ Lockdowns for any positive cases .
No one can leave .
I ’ m out @ @ @ @ @ inhumane .
No f*cking way .

I work in a senior assisted living facility. Here are some of the policies they have coming. I came home and started applying for jobs. I’m done with this madness.
Mandatory testing for all employees
Mandatory face shields
All visitors doing window visits to already lonely elderly plagued with boredom and loneliness, must be screened for COVID. Window visits!
All meals and visits in their rooms only.
Any residents who leave the facility are on two week quarantine. (Inhumane bullshit)
Only 2 people allowed at a time for dying hospice residents.
Lockdowns for any positive cases. No one can leave.
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I’m out. This is insane and inhumane.
No f*cking way.
h/t MrsSpooky


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Senator yells ‘f—, f—, f—‘ on live television during DeJoy testimony

A visibly frustrated Carper could be heard saying “ f— , f— , f— ” on live television after struggling @ @ @ @ @ hearing , which was conducted with Cisco ’ s videoconferencing software Webex .

A visibly frustrated Carper could be heard saying “f—, f—, f—” on live television after struggling with his livestream for the hearing, which was conducted with Cisco’s videoconferencing software Webex.
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On today's installment of The US Senate Learns How to Use Technology pic.twitter.com/dTJfm9XUoG — Russ Frushtick (@RussFrushtick) August 21, 2020
www.businessinsider.com/usps-hearing-congress-senator-carper-curses-dejoy-post-office-webex-2020-8?amp


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Internet Connections When Converting to a Smart Home

Having a smart home is becoming increasingly popular .
Turning on your lights by voice command at one point seemed like something straight out of the movies .
Now , it is normal in most homes today .
Not only that , any number of in-home devices can be pulled into your smart home system .
Heating and air conditioning , thermostat , television , refrigerators , speakers , windows , locks , security and doorbell cameras and many more .
With that popularity comes the new-age question of what internet considerations do you need to be aware of when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Every bit of technology you are reliant on depends on the internet you have , so you want to make sure it is strong and ready to take on the challenge of running your home .
Internet advisor can help you find a good service in your area .
Hard Wired Internet Is The Way to Go While almost every kind of device that is available in the market today has the capability to connect to wifi , it is not always the best way to go .
Similar to a satellite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the wireless internet can sometimes be spotty .
Additionally , having too many things connected to your wifi can slow its speed and cause connectivity and functional issues .
Of course , not every device in your home is going to be hardwired .
The best avenue to go for choosing is to select the devices that need the strongest signal and use the most powerful internet to run .
Allowing the remaining devices to connect via wifi will allow the internet speed to run quicker and your usability to increase .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you need ?
It comes down to quantity and also if you have video devices .
Many of the connected devices in a smart home will not require much internet usage , such as a thermostat , which does not use a continuous connection but rather only on occasion .
Devices that use video , such as security cameras or door-bell cameras will be using more internet and be using it more continuously .
When it comes to quantity , a general rule is that you want to increase your internet speed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you have in your smart home .
That is if you do not have any video devices .
If you do have video in play , add another 5 Mbps to your package for a total of 10 Mbps above normal .
How to Test Your Internet Speed There are several ways on the internet that you can take a test of the internet speed that you are pulling in .
A popular one is speedtest.net , which will give you download and upload speeds within minutes .
Keep an eye on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about any issues that may be occurring within your smart home .
What About the Router ?
Now that you have the internet needs figured out , let ’ s talk about your router .
It is best to get a modern router as today ’ s versions are built to handle multiple devices in situations such as these .
If you are using an old router from the Y2K era , that may likely be the reason that thinks sputter in your smart home .
If loading web pages on your laptop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many times would be the router .
That is a common place for your internet to bottleneck before going out to your smart home devices .
Especially if you have your internet speed correctly calculated as mentioned previously .
Your router needs to be located somewhere that optimizes its ability .
Don ’ t tuck it away in a corner room away from all the action .
And be cognizant of heavy , solid objects that are near your router .
A bookshelf may seem like a great place , but if your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wooden or metal bookcases , that can affect your internet success .
Be aware of too much heat as that can cause the router to get too warm and not work as well .
A router that is in front of a window may be catching direct sunlight and walking right into this type of trap .
Adding an external booster in areas of your home that don ’ t get the strongest signals can help your connected devices in those locations raise their internet connectivity and function better and faster , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a device needs to play videos .
Smart Homes are All About Connectivity Without solid connectivity , your smart home will not run the way it was designed , which is likely the reason you chose to convert to a smart home .
Regularly checking on your router and wireless boosters can help keep the function to the highest level and ensure you have a great smart home experience .
Disclaimer : This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB .

Having a smart home is becoming increasingly popular. Turning on your lights by voice command at one point seemed like something straight out of the movies. Now, it is normal in most homes today.
Not only that, any number of in-home devices can be pulled into your smart home system. Heating and air conditioning, thermostat, television, refrigerators, speakers, windows, locks, security and doorbell cameras and many more.
With that popularity comes the new-age question of what internet considerations do you need to be aware of when you are converting to a smart home. Every bit of technology you are reliant on depends on the internet you have, so you want to make sure it is strong and ready to take on the challenge of running your home. Internet advisor can help you find a good service in your area.
Hard Wired Internet Is The Way to Go
While almost every kind of device that is available in the market today has the capability to connect to wifi, it is not always the best way to go. Similar to a satellite TV during a windstorm, the reliability of the wireless internet can sometimes be spotty. Additionally, having too many things connected to your wifi can slow its speed and cause connectivity and functional issues.
Of course, not every device in your home is going to be hardwired. The best avenue to go for choosing is to select the devices that need the strongest signal and use the most powerful internet to run. Allowing the remaining devices to connect via wifi will allow the internet speed to run quicker and your usability to increase.
Calculating Internet Speed Needs
So, what kind of internet speed do you need? It comes down to quantity and also if you have video devices. Many of the connected devices in a smart home will not require much internet usage, such as a thermostat, which does not use a continuous connection but rather only on occasion. Devices that use video, such as security cameras or door-bell cameras will be using more internet and be using it more continuously.
When it comes to quantity, a general rule is that you want to increase your internet speed by 5 Mbps for every 10 devices that you have in your smart home. That is if you do not have any video devices. If you do have video in play, add another 5 Mbps to your package for a total of 10 Mbps above normal.
How to Test Your Internet Speed
There are several ways on the internet that you can take a test of the internet speed that you are pulling in. A popular one is speedtest.net, which will give you download and upload speeds within minutes.
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Keep an eye on your internet speed if you are wondering about any issues that may be occurring within your smart home.
What About the Router?
Now that you have the internet needs figured out, let’s talk about your router. It is best to get a modern router as today’s versions are built to handle multiple devices in situations such as these. If you are using an old router from the Y2K era, that may likely be the reason that thinks sputter in your smart home.
If loading web pages on your laptop becomes slower than normal, the culprit many times would be the router. That is a common place for your internet to bottleneck before going out to your smart home devices. Especially if you have your internet speed correctly calculated as mentioned previously.
Put Your Router in a Proper Place
Your router needs to be located somewhere that optimizes its ability. Don’t tuck it away in a corner room away from all the action. And be cognizant of heavy, solid objects that are near your router. A bookshelf may seem like a great place, but if your router is surrounded by hard-cover books and wooden or metal bookcases, that can affect your internet success.
Be aware of too much heat as that can cause the router to get too warm and not work as well. A router that is in front of a window may be catching direct sunlight and walking right into this type of trap.
Adding an external booster in areas of your home that don’t get the strongest signals can help your connected devices in those locations raise their internet connectivity and function better and faster, especially if it is in an area where a device needs to play videos.
Smart Homes are All About Connectivity
Without solid connectivity, your smart home will not run the way it was designed, which is likely the reason you chose to convert to a smart home. Regularly checking on your router and wireless boosters can help keep the function to the highest level and ensure you have a great smart home experience.
Disclaimer: This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Brazilian President Bolsonaro picked up a dwarf thinking it was a child..

I can ’ t believe this isn ’ t a comedy sketch Brazilian President Bolsonaro picked up a dwarf thinking @ @ @ @ @ Brazil pic.twitter.com/G0bQHLpeVA

I can’t believe this isn’t a comedy sketch
Brazilian President Bolsonaro picked up a dwarf thinking it was a child..#Brazil pic.twitter.com/G0bQHLpeVA
— CNW (@ConflictsW) August 19, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Hillary Clinton gifted high profile job at State Dept. to Ghislaine Maxwell’s nephew

“ According to his online profile , Mr. Djerassi was chief of staff and special assistant in the U.S. Department of State ’ s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs , covering U.S. relations with Arab states , Israel , and Iran from 2009 to 2012 .
“ Secretary Clinton gave Alex a job in one of the most sensitive areas of Obama ’ s executive apparatus , ” a source said .
“ The fact Alex Djerassi , fresh out of college , was put in charge of the State Department ’ s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs , covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move .
“ He worked directly on the Arab Spring , and Hillary sent Alex as the US representative to the expatriate rebel groups Friends of Libya and Friends of the Syrian People .
His was given special treatment.
” A year before Mr. Djerassi ’ s appointment , his aunt ’ s ex-boyfriend , Epstein , pleaded guilty to a state charge ( one of two ) of procuring for prostitution a girl below age 18 and was sentenced to 18 months in prison .
Epstein served almost 13 months before being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house arrest until August 2010 .
HILLARY CLINTON REVEALS PAINFUL DETAILS FROM THE ELECTION IN HER MEMOIR What ’ s more , during his tenure at the State Dept.
, Maxwell attended Chelsea Clinton ’ s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky in July 2010 .
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“According to his online profile, Mr. Djerassi was chief of staff and special assistant in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, covering U.S. relations with Arab states, Israel, and Iran from 2009 to 2012.
“Secretary Clinton gave Alex a job in one of the most sensitive areas of Obama’s executive apparatus,” a source said.
“The fact Alex Djerassi, fresh out of college, was put in charge of the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, covering the Middle East, was an interesting move.
“He worked directly on the Arab Spring, and Hillary sent Alex as the US representative to the expatriate rebel groups Friends of Libya and Friends of the Syrian People. His was given special treatment.”
A year before Mr. Djerassi’s appointment, his aunt’s ex-boyfriend, Epstein, pleaded guilty to a state charge (one of two) of procuring for prostitution a girl below age 18 and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Epstein served almost 13 months before being released for a year of probation on house arrest until August 2010.
HILLARY CLINTON REVEALS PAINFUL DETAILS FROM THE ELECTION IN HER MEMOIR
What’s more, during his tenure at the State Dept., Maxwell attended Chelsea Clinton’s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky in July 2010.”


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--How can TRUMP compete with this? Man interviews four person strong fan group at Joe Biden’s acceptan

How can TRUMP compete with this? Man interviews four person strong fan group at Joe Biden’s acceptance speech.

See not all Joe fans are paid actors 🤣 pic.twitter.com/8sayOJ67oy
— Karli 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) August 21, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--VIDEO: “Moments ago outside of the DNC convention, Joe Biden supporters attacked a 7 year-old boy.”

Moments ago outside of the DNC convention , Joe Biden supporters attacked a 7 year-old boy .
He was attacked @ @ @ @ @ @ realDonaldTrump hat .
His name is Riley .
Watch it happen .
Listen to @ @ @ @ @ condemn this violence against Children ?

Moments ago outside of the DNC convention, Joe Biden supporters attacked a 7 year-old boy.
He was attacked simply because he wore a @realDonaldTrump hat.
His name is Riley.
Watch it happen.
Listen to him cry.
Will Joe condemn this violence against Children?
Via @TrumpStudents pic.twitter.com/0624shmPDg
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 21, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--You have been manipulated to hate Donald Trump.

DEMOCRATS ARE IN FOR A RUDE AWAKENING IF THIS GAINS TRACTION .

You have been manipulated to hate Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/ne459gcbYt — samanthamarika (@samanthamarika1) August 21, 2020
DEMOCRATS ARE IN FOR A RUDE AWAKENING IF THIS GAINS TRACTION.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Rose McGowen: “What have the Democrats done to solve ANYTHING? Help the poor? No. Help black & brown

Rose McGowen: “What have the Democrats done to solve ANYTHING? Help the poor? No. Help black & brown people? No. Stop police brutality? No. Help single mothers? No. Help children? No…..

As Governor , Steve Bullock Paid Women Less Than Men : The Montana governor previously took an ‘ equal pay pledge.
’ THANKS BUT NO THANKS : Democrats Promise to Bring California-Style Blackouts to Everyone .
Got ta say , it was bold of Democratic Party convention organizers to let voters know they plan on passing federal energy policies that would transform the rest of the country into California .
The Golden State is experiencing rolling blackouts even as the Democrats speak .
Millions of people are having their electrical power turned off in the middle of a heat wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Blackouts aren ’ t merely an inconvenience , it is an economic drag and dangerous to vulnerable populations .
California doesn ’ t have enough reliable power — which is to say fossil-fuel and nuclear energy – because it depends on intermittent sources like solar and windmills .
California is what happens when quixotic political aspirations smother economic reality .
I ’ m skeptical that most Americans – even Californians – will be willingly to roll back modernity for long .
We ’ ll see .
California governor Gavin Newsom was forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition ” away from fossil fuels was one of the contributing factors in rolling blackouts , so you can imagine how serious it is .
For context , renewable energy is now responsible for approximately 36 percent of the state ’ s energy generation , and it ’ s already putting a tremendous strain on the state .
It has to nearly double that number within a decade , and go 100 percent fossil-fuel free by 2045 .
● The Democrats Ignored the Riots , but Republicans Won ’ t .
● China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that caused the COVID outbreak got just one mention .
Something tells me that latter topic will also be discussed :

What have the Democrats done to solve ANYTHING? Help the poor? No. Help black & brown people? No. Stop police brutality? No. Help single mothers? No. Help children? No. You have achieved nothing. NOTHING. Why did people vote Trump? Because of you motherfuckers. — Rose McGowan (@rosemcgowan) August 21, 2020
VIDEO: We Remixed Billy Porter’s Bizarre DNC Performance for Maximum Honesty.
As Governor, Steve Bullock Paid Women Less Than Men: The Montana governor previously took an ‘equal pay pledge.’
THANKS BUT NO THANKS: Democrats Promise to Bring California-Style Blackouts to Everyone.
Gotta say, it was bold of Democratic Party convention organizers to let voters know they plan on passing federal energy policies that would transform the rest of the country into California. The Golden State is experiencing rolling blackouts even as the Democrats speak. Millions of people are having their electrical power turned off in the middle of a heat wave — more specifically, their air conditioners. Blackouts aren’t merely an inconvenience, it is an economic drag and dangerous to vulnerable populations. California doesn’t have enough reliable power — which is to say fossil-fuel and nuclear energy – because it depends on intermittent sources like solar and windmills. California is what happens when quixotic political aspirations smother economic reality. I’m skeptical that most Americans – even Californians – will be willingly to roll back modernity for long. We’ll see. California governor Gavin Newsom was forced to admit the state’s “transition” away from fossil fuels was one of the contributing factors in rolling blackouts, so you can imagine how serious it is. For context, renewable energy is now responsible for approximately 36 percent of the state’s energy generation, and it’s already putting a tremendous strain on the state. It has to nearly double that number within a decade, and go 100 percent fossil-fuel free by 2045.
SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK’S GOP CONVENTION:
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● The Democrats Ignored the Riots, but Republicans Won’t.
● China disappears at the DNC. The country that caused the COVID outbreak got just one mention.
Something tells me that latter topic will also be discussed:


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Trump is the First President in Decades That Hasn’t Started a New War

The first administration to not start a new war in over 40 years .

The first administration to not start a new war in over 40 years.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--CURL: The Most Truly Deplorable Moment So Far At The Democrats’ National Convention

No , the truly reprehensible moment came from a speaker at Monday night ’ s convention who blamed Trump for her father catching COVID-19 after he partied with friends at a karaoke bar in Arizona .
“ I ’ m one of the many who has lost a loved one to COVID .
My dad , Mark Anthony Urquiza , should be here today , but he isn ’ t , ” said Kristin Urquiza , who lives in San Francisco .
“ My dad was a healthy 65-year-old .
His only preexisting condition was trusting Donald Trump .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life.
” Urquiza , who spoke for three minutes during the prime-time coverage of the party ’ s first night of the convention , said her father ’ s death is Trump ’ s fault .
“ The coronavirus has made it clear that there are two Americas , the America that Donald Trump lives in , and the America that my father died in , ” she said in her speech .
“ Enough is enough .
Donald Trump may not have caused the coronavirus , but his dishonesty and irresponsible actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that her father at first heeded the lockdown edicts in Arizona , but when state officials ended the orders , he thought it was all clear to return to normal life because , she said , he had “ faith ” in the president .
“ He had faith in Donald Trump .
He voted for him , listened to him , believed him and his mouthpieces when they said that coronavirus was under control and going to disappear , that it was OK to end social distancing rules before it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no underlying health conditions you ’ d probably be fine , ” she said .
In late May , after Arizona ’ s stay-at-home order ended , her father went to a karaoke bar with his friends , Urquiza said .
He tested positive for COVID-19 on June 11 and his condition declined to the point where he was eventually placed on a ventilator .
He died June 30 at age 65 .
“ He died alone , in the ICU , with a nurse holding his hand , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my father said to me was that he felt betrayed by the likes of Donald Trump .
And so when I cast my vote for Joe Biden , I will do it for my dad .
”

No, the truly reprehensible moment came from a speaker at Monday night’s convention who blamed Trump for her father catching COVID-19 after he partied with friends at a karaoke bar in Arizona.
“I’m one of the many who has lost a loved one to COVID. My dad, Mark Anthony Urquiza, should be here today, but he isn’t,” said Kristin Urquiza, who lives in San Francisco. “My dad was a healthy 65-year-old. His only preexisting condition was trusting Donald Trump. And for that, he paid with his life.”
Urquiza, who spoke for three minutes during the prime-time coverage of the party’s first night of the convention, said her father’s death is Trump’s fault.
“The coronavirus has made it clear that there are two Americas, the America that Donald Trump lives in, and the America that my father died in,” she said in her speech. “Enough is enough. Donald Trump may not have caused the coronavirus, but his dishonesty and irresponsible actions made it so much worse.”
Urquiza said that her father at first heeded the lockdown edicts in Arizona, but when state officials ended the orders, he thought it was all clear to return to normal life because, she said, he had “faith” in the president.
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“He had faith in Donald Trump. He voted for him, listened to him, believed him and his mouthpieces when they said that coronavirus was under control and going to disappear, that it was OK to end social distancing rules before it was safe, and that if you had no underlying health conditions you’d probably be fine,” she said.
In late May, after Arizona’s stay-at-home order ended, her father went to a karaoke bar with his friends, Urquiza said. He tested positive for COVID-19 on June 11 and his condition declined to the point where he was eventually placed on a ventilator. He died June 30 at age 65.
“He died alone, in the ICU, with a nurse holding his hand,” she said. “One of the last things that my father said to me was that he felt betrayed by the likes of Donald Trump. And so when I cast my vote for Joe Biden, I will do it for my dad.”
www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/08/curl-truly-deplorable-moment-far-democrats-national-convention/


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Richard Grenell points to media double standard after Dem Sen. Tom Carper’s profane mini-meltdown, C

Richard Grenell points to media double standard after Dem Sen. Tom Carper’s profane mini-meltdown, CBS News journo tells him to ‘chill, man.’

As Twitchy told you , Democratic Sen. Tom Carper got caught dropping F-bombs on hot mic while on Zoom for @ @ @ @

As Twitchy told you, Democratic Sen. Tom Carper got caught dropping F-bombs on hot mic while on Zoom for the USPS hearing:
Sen. Tom Carper at Postal hearing, having trouble getting online: "Fuck, Fuck, Fuck." pic.twitter.com/NfNFtAMJhA — Michael McAuliff (@mmcauliff) August 21, 2020
twitchy.com/sarahd-313035/2020/08/21/richard-grenell-points-to-media-double-standard-after-dem-sen-tom-carpers-profane-mini-meltdown-cbs-news-journo-tells-him-to-chill-man/
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Earlier: CBS’s Scott Pelley Loses a Fight Rigged In His Favor.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--They Can’t Win If They Don’t Cheat!

They Can’t Win If They Don’t Cheat!

Dems get Green Party kicked off ballot in Montana after harassing and pressuring petition signers .
State Democrats succeeded in @ @ @ @ @ the ballot in Montana this week , with the Montana Supreme Court ruling that they @ @ @ @ @ decision could impact the tight U.S. Senate race between Republican Sen. Steve Daines and sitting @ @ @ @ @ – one of several that could determine control of the U.S. Senate .
The ruling @ @ @ @ @ put on people who had already given valid signatures for a petition for Green Party @ @ @ @ @ Green Party representatives .
“ The Green Party denounces any effort to harass , intimidate @ @ @ @ @ signed a ballot access petition for any party or candidate , ” National Green Party @ @ @ @ @ Neil said in a statement to Fox News .
“ Our candidates have faced that @ @ @ @ @ decades but employing it against regular citizens on this scale marks a new , shameful @ @ @

Dems get Green Party kicked off ballot in Montana after harassing and pressuring petition signers.
State Democrats succeeded in kicking the Green Party off the ballot in Montana this week, with the Montana Supreme Court ruling that they must be dropped. The decision could impact the tight U.S. Senate race between Republican Sen. Steve Daines and sitting Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock – one of several that could determine control of the U.S. Senate. The ruling happened after massive pressure was put on people who had already given valid signatures for a petition for Green Party ballot access, according to Green Party representatives. “The Green Party denounces any effort to harass, intimidate or shame private citizens who signed a ballot access petition for any party or candidate,” National Green Party communications manager Michael O’Neil said in a statement to Fox News. “Our candidates have faced that kind of political bigotry for decades but employing it against regular citizens on this scale marks a new, shameful low.”
IF I WERE THE GOP, I’D JUST RUN CLIPS OF THE DNC DURING THE RNC: ‘Fact check: True’: Trump’s approval rating surges during Biden’s convention.
AMERICA’S NEWSPAPER OF RECORD: Biden Exceeds All Expectations By Speaking Coherently For Over 20 Minutes.
THERE HE GOES AGAIN: Reagan Speechwriter: Biden Just Plagiarized From Reagan.
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And from America’s Newspaper of Record: Man Who Has Been In Government For Nearly 50 Years Promises To Fix Government.
YouTube IS HIDING BIDEN DISLIKES. I was monitoring the dislikes on this video. This morning it was 6k dislikes. Now it’s at 3k dislikes.
Twitter Deplatforms Website That Released Audio of Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Discussing FIRING VIKTOR SHOKIN Who Was Investigating Hunter Biden An audio tape was released by Creative Destruction Media in May where Joe Biden is heard pressuring former Ukrainian President Poroshenko to fire former Ukrainian Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin. The men discuss the firing of then State Prosecutor Shokin in order to prevent the continued investigation into Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, and other criminal actions. Victor Shokin was investigating Joe Biden’s son Hunter at the time and his work at Burisma Holdings. Joe Biden was US Vice President under Obama.
Trump says he will send law enforcement, US attorneys to polls in November to prevent voter fraud t.co/NmPh82bnss pic.twitter.com/Oge69SKL0H — The Hill (@thehill) August 21, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--The W.H.O. An organisation of the globalists, Listen to James Corbrett break it down

I think this is one organisation we should all take a closer look when we know that Bill Gates invested @ @ @ @ @ money into it , and pretty much own it now .
Here is the video @ @ @ @ @ nice compilation of my favorite couple !
> _ > James Corbett doing his thing @ @ @ @ @ Love his videos , most of them are pretty spot on .

I think this is one organisation we should all take a closer look when we know that Bill Gates invested almost half of his personal money into it, and pretty much own it now . Here is the video
And ofc here is a nice compilation of my favorite couple ! >_>
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OThaVxWXLc&list=PLN2haFu4cDg4p0nKnT02alKgqs6svSm6s&index=35&t=0s
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James Corbett doing his thing and exposing those criminals. Love his videos, most of them are pretty spot on.
h/t Showryouken


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Existing Home Sales Soar By Record To Highest In 14 Years; Median Price Breaches $300K For First Tim

Existing Home Sales Soar By Record To Highest In 14 Years; Median Price Breaches $300K For First Time Ever (Death Of Office Properties?)

It is time for some good news for the US economy !
US existing home sales rose 24.7 % MoM to 5.86 million units in July .
“ Housing demand is absolutely on fire , ” Stephen Stanley , chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities LLC , said in a note .
“ There are plenty of areas of the economy to worry about , but housing is most assuredly not one of them.
” Cheaper borrowing costs , pent-up demand and greater interest in suburban markets following the pandemic-related shutdowns earlier in the year are so far generating plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , lean inventory , higher asking prices , and the coronavirus itself represent hurdles to further outsize gains .
Stocks extended this week ’ s gains after the report and separate data showing firmer business activity in August .
Treasuries and the dollar also climbed .
“ The housing market is past the recovery phase and is now in a booming stage , ” Lawrence Yun , NAR ’ s chief economist , said on a call with reporters .
“ Certainly , record-low mortgage rates are bringing more buyers into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing homes for sale last month , down 21.1 % from July 2019 , the 14th straight year-over-year decline .
It was the leanest supply for any July on record .
The number of houses for sale would last 3.1 months at the current sales pace .
Anything below five months is seen as a tight market .
Properties remained on the market for an average of 22 days , the shortest timespan on record , the NAR said .
The median home price increased to an all-time high of $ 304,100 last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year earlier .
Note that inventory remains low !
Purchases of previously owned single-family homes rose 23.9 % and sales of condominiums increased nearly 32 % , according to the NAR data .
“ With the sizable shift in remote work , current homeowners are looking for larger homes and this will lead to a secondary level of demand even into 2021 , ” Yun said in a statement .
Yes , this is the long-awaited transition from herding people into office space and allowing them to work from home .
How about @ @ @ @ @ @

by confoundedinterest17
It is time for some good news for the US economy! US existing home sales rose 24.7% MoM to 5.86 million units in July.
“Housing demand is absolutely on fire,” Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities LLC, said in a note. “There are plenty of areas of the economy to worry about, but housing is most assuredly not one of them.”
Cheaper borrowing costs, pent-up demand and greater interest in suburban markets following the pandemic-related shutdowns earlier in the year are so far generating plenty of momentum in housing. At the same time, lean inventory, higher asking prices, and the coronavirus itself represent hurdles to further outsize gains.
Stocks extended this week’s gains after the report and separate data showing firmer business activity in August. Treasuries and the dollar also climbed.
“The housing market is past the recovery phase and is now in a booming stage,” Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said on a call with reporters. “Certainly, record-low mortgage rates are bringing more buyers into the market.”
There were 1.5 million existing homes for sale last month, down 21.1% from July 2019, the 14th straight year-over-year decline. It was the leanest supply for any July on record.
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The number of houses for sale would last 3.1 months at the current sales pace. Anything below five months is seen as a tight market.
Median Price
Properties remained on the market for an average of 22 days, the shortest timespan on record, the NAR said. The median home price increased to an all-time high of $304,100 last month and compared with $280,400 a year earlier. Note that inventory remains low!
Purchases of previously owned single-family homes rose 23.9% and sales of condominiums increased nearly 32%, according to the NAR data.
“With the sizable shift in remote work, current homeowners are looking for larger homes and this will lead to a secondary level of demand even into 2021,” Yun said in a statement.
Yes, this is the long-awaited transition from herding people into office space and allowing them to work from home.
How about an upbeat Bruce Springsteen song?


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--The Government Just Took this Big Step Closer to Controversial “Fedcoin”

We are living in strange times… The debasement of the dollar continues , and according to a recent Sovereign Man piece , China is the main threat for that to get even worse : But there is another threat to the dollar that is being developed on our own shores – and by our own central bank .
Just six months ago , the idea of a centralized digital currency in the U.S. was discussed by officials as a mere plan .
Fed Governor Lael Brainard went as far as to admit that it could eventually replace the dollar .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a speech titled “ An Update on Digital Currencies ” , Brainard is now suggesting that the plan could materialize much sooner than they had ever led us to believe .
From the speech , we get an idea of how far the Fed ’ s plan has come , now in the experimentation phase of development : We have been conducting in-house experiments for the last few years , through means that include the Board ’ s Technology Lab , which has been building and testing a range of distributed ledger platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This multidisciplinary team , with application developers from the Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland , Dallas , and New York , supports a policy team at the Board that is studying the implications of digital currencies on the payments ecosystem , monetary policy , financial stability , banking and finance , and consumer protection .
“ Distributed ledger platforms ” describe the foundation on which a “ Fedcoin ” system could be built .
In collaboration with MIT , Brainard also noted that the Fed is now “ live testing ” a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use “ as needed ” : So while we likely won ’ t see “ Fedcoin ” next year , we are very clearly much closer to implementation .
The Dollar And Your Privacy Are Both In Jeopardy Any time the federal government creates or gets involved in a major system , the results are almost always bad or ineffective .
They ’ ve meddled with Social Security , jeopardized retirement savings , even messed up a very important registration website for the Affordable Care Act .
Now the Fed is taking on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything .
Once anything like Fedcoin gets implemented , it could replace the dollar , and Americans will be a short step away from a cashless society .
Robert Wenzel offered a strong warning about the current “ update ” from Brainard ’ s speech in a recent blog post : Wenzel ’ s warning means that wherever you shop , whatever you spend your “ Fedcoin ” on , even if you travel and spend money – in all those situations you could be tracked .
Any cash flow between services or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government .
In other words , this “ update ” from the Fed seems to indicate their sincere interest in changing the way money changes hands in the future .
How far in the future remains to be seen , but it sure seems like the U.S. is closer to the first major overhaul of the monetary system ( and your private life ) in decades .
Whoever Has the Gold and Silver Makes the Rules Cash could be a thing of the past in the future .
Who knows how something like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a good idea to consider other options to protect your retirement with a tangible asset that can ’ t be converted into digital form .
Precious metals like gold and silver continue to hold value and have for thousands of years .
And because they are physical assets , you can ’ t be tracked as you could if Fedcoin moves even closer to becoming reality .

From Birch Gold Group
We are living in strange times…
The debasement of the dollar continues, and according to a recent Sovereign Man piece, China is the main threat for that to get even worse:
Conflict with China is by far one of the single biggest threats to the dollar. So it’s worth paying attention to, because, as the last Cold War proved, it can escalate rapidly and persist for decades.
But there is another threat to the dollar that is being developed on our own shores – and by our own central bank.
Just six months ago, the idea of a centralized digital currency in the U.S. was discussed by officials as a mere plan. Fed Governor Lael Brainard went as far as to admit that it could eventually replace the dollar.
Fast forward to today, and in a speech titled “An Update on Digital Currencies”, Brainard is now suggesting that the plan could materialize much sooner than they had ever led us to believe.
From the speech, we get an idea of how far the Fed’s plan has come, now in the experimentation phase of development:
We have been conducting in-house experiments for the last few years, through means that include the Board’s Technology Lab, which has been building and testing a range of distributed ledger platforms to understand their potential opportunity and risk. This multidisciplinary team, with application developers from the Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland, Dallas, and New York, supports a policy team at the Board that is studying the implications of digital currencies on the payments ecosystem, monetary policy, financial stability, banking and finance, and consumer protection.
“Distributed ledger platforms” describe the foundation on which a “Fedcoin” system could be built.
In collaboration with MIT, Brainard also noted that the Fed is now “live testing” a digital currency in a simulated environment to use “as needed”:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is collaborating with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in a multiyear effort to build and test a hypothetical digital currency oriented to central bank uses.
So while we likely won’t see “Fedcoin” next year, we are very clearly much closer to implementation.
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The Dollar And Your Privacy Are Both In Jeopardy
Any time the federal government creates or gets involved in a major system, the results are almost always bad or ineffective.
They’ve meddled with Social Security, jeopardized retirement savings, even messed up a very important registration website for the Affordable Care Act.
Now the Fed is taking on the payment system at the root of everything. Once anything like Fedcoin gets implemented, it could replace the dollar, and Americans will be a short step away from a cashless society.
Robert Wenzel offered a strong warning about the current “update” from Brainard’s speech in a recent blog post:
The update is not good news for privacy advocates who don’t want to see all their money transactions tracked by the government… There is little doubt that such a digital Fed money will have the capability to track all transactions.
Wenzel’s warning means that wherever you shop, whatever you spend your “Fedcoin” on, even if you travel and spend money – in all those situations you could be tracked. Any cash flow between services or products could also be controlled by the government.
In other words, this “update” from the Fed seems to indicate their sincere interest in changing the way money changes hands in the future.
How far in the future remains to be seen, but it sure seems like the U.S. is closer to the first major overhaul of the monetary system (and your private life) in decades.
Whoever Has the Gold and Silver Makes the Rules
Cash could be a thing of the past in the future. Who knows how something like Fedcoin could mess with your retirement?
It’s a good idea to consider other options to protect your retirement with a tangible asset that can’t be converted into digital form.
Precious metals like gold and silver continue to hold value and have for thousands of years. And because they are physical assets, you can’t be tracked as you could if Fedcoin moves even closer to becoming reality.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Entire panel of Fox hosts erupt in praise for Biden…

Fox is now CNN Lite .
I quit watching the so-called “ NEWS ” shows there .
Love Tucker and @ @ @ @ @ .

Fox is now CNN Lite. I quit watching the so-called “NEWS” shows there. Love Tucker and Lou Dobbs on Fox Business.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Dem Convention Disaster, Goodyear Chokes, Buffett buys Gold

The Democrat convention to nominate Joe Biden for president was a disaster .
Who are the Democrats kidding ?
They @ @ @ @ @ Biden is not well mentally and is deficient .
He thinks Arizona is a city @ @ @ @ @ .
It seems every time Joe is interviewed , it gets interrupted so his handlers @ @ @ @ @ saying incoherent and stupid things .
It now looks like Jill Biden is doing most @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ll be shocked if Joe actually debates President Trump .
Total disaster , @ @ @ @ @ .
This is why they want “ cheat by mail .
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The Democrat convention to nominate Joe Biden for president was a disaster. Who are the Democrats kidding? They know full well that Joe Biden is not well mentally and is deficient. He thinks Arizona is a city, for goodness’ sake. It seems every time Joe is interviewed, it gets interrupted so his handlers can save his bacon from saying incoherent and stupid things. It now looks like Jill Biden is doing most of the public appearances. I’ll be shocked if Joe actually debates President Trump. Total disaster, and the Dems know it. This is why they want “cheat by mail.”
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-22--Virginia Doom – Health commissioner planning *Mandatory* vaccinations

RICHMOND , Va. ( WRIC ) — State Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver told 8News on Friday that he plans @ @ @ @ @ Virginians once one is made available to the public .
Virginia state law gives the @ @ @ @ @ to mandate immediate immunizations during a public health crisis if a vaccine is available .
@ @ @ @ @ could be released as early as 2021 .
Dr. Oliver says that , as long @ @ @ @ @ Health Commissioner , he intends to mandate the coronavirus vaccine .
“ It is killing @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have a treatment for it and if we develop a vaccine that can @ @ @ @ @ the community we will save hundreds and hundreds of lives , ” Oliver said .

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — State Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver told 8News on Friday that he plans to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for Virginians once one is made available to the public.
Virginia state law gives the Commissioner of Health the authority to mandate immediate immunizations during a public health crisis if a vaccine is available. Health officials say an immunization could be released as early as 2021.
Dr. Oliver says that, as long as he is still the Health Commissioner, he intends to mandate the coronavirus vaccine.
“It is killing people now, we don’t have a treatment for it and if we develop a vaccine that can prevent it from spreading in the community we will save hundreds and hundreds of lives,” Oliver said.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-23--1M acres burning across CA and more lightning on the way starting at 5am PT!

2nd & 3rd largest fires in California history are simultaneously burning , right now NorCal major fires : 1 ) @ @ @ @ @ and forest 2 ) SCU – East of San Jose 3 ) LNU – Napa @ @ @ @ @ River , including evacuation warning for Monte Rio = Bohemian grove They ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ the news !
How is that possible ?
It ’ s like it doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Two dry lightning storms , last one with 10,000+ strikes , two weeks in @ @ @ @ @ ve lived in Cali for 30 years and don ’ t remember ever hearing dry @ @ @ @ @ grasps WTF is going on ?
Historic redwoods are burning , MASSIVE fires IN multiple @ @ @ @ @ ever as total blazes scorch nearly 1M acres

2nd & 3rd largest fires in California history are simultaneously burning, right now
The 2nd & 3rd largest fires in California history are simultaneously burning, right now. pic.twitter.com/V7SdrOgckT — Dakota Smith (@weatherdak) August 22, 2020
San Jose/Silicon Valley between 2 fires
AQI generated from data indicated on this map: red outlines = evacuation ordered; yellow = evacuation warning. Red dots are hotspots from satellite data. 🔥 = active fires (most 0% contained after 7 days). Also, follow @sjsu @FireWeatherLab for updates pic.twitter.com/y55ypWY9Ts — Katherine D. Harris (@triproftri) August 22, 2020
New red flag warning beginning at 5am
The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning due to the potential for thunderstorms tomorrow and Monday with little to no rainfall. Storms may produce additional fire starts. Lightning and gusty, erratic winds around storms will be the main threat. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/kjSAQBuFnt — NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) August 22, 2020
NorCal major fires:
1) CZU – Santa Cruz coast and forest
2) SCU – East of San Jose
3) LNU – Napa / Sonoma and along Russian River, including evacuation warning for Monte Rio = Bohemian grove
They’re not even talking about it on the news! How is that possible?
Those images are incredible.
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It’s like it doesn’t fit into any agenda?
Two dry lightning storms, last one with 10,000+ strikes, two weeks in a row? I’ve lived in Cali for 30 years and don’t remember ever hearing dry lightning
And/or no one quite grasps WTF is going on? Historic redwoods are burning, MASSIVE fires IN multiple locations
CALFIRE evacuation warning for eastern Unincorporated Alameda County: it is being issued in advance of the weather event due to limited egress routes, which may be inaccessible if this fire spreads as expected. Be prepared to leave if the situation worsens; For info 916 618 3195 — Alameda County Office of Emergency Services (@AlamedaCoAlert) August 23, 2020
UHHHHHHHHH JUST GOT AN EVACUATION WARNING pic.twitter.com/ZXuJXuZRfx — sree 💌 (@sehotonin) August 23, 2020
California wildfire now 2nd-largest ever as total blazes scorch nearly 1M acres
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investmentwatchblog--2020-08-23--Growth stocks are trading at the widest premium since the dot-com era. Signs of a Bubble?

Growth stocks are trading at the widest premium since the dot-com era. Signs of a Bubble? Survivors of the dot-com bubble are giving their verdict on the current tech boom. t.co/rM35kNWwU0 pic.twitter.com/CmFx8X1qM5 — Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner) August 22, 2020
Mind the gap: With a market value of $383bn, #Tesla is the 12th largest company in the world, but w/sales of $24.6bn, it is only #458 in the world rankings. pic.twitter.com/qf0r93UnnB — Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner) August 22, 2020
Good morning from #Germany, the 4th largest economy in the world but a stock market developing country. All German stocks are only worth little more than #Apple’s market cap. pic.twitter.com/MVZrBeCf5g — Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner) August 23, 2020
Tech is eating the world: The 5 largest stocks – FB, AMZN, AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL – now account for 23% of S&P500, well above the high of 18% in 2000’s, Goldman says. Concentration appears even more extreme within Russell1000 Growth Index. Those same 5 stocks represent 37% of mkt cap. pic.twitter.com/AqJ7oGsQTh — Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner) August 23, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-23--There is zero excuse for Powell buying Apple bonds. It provides zero economic benefit to the country

Bears Are Going Extinct in Stock Market ’ s $ 13 Trillion Rebound [ Bloomberg ]

Yep. There is zero excuse for Powell buying Apple bonds. It provides zero economic benefit to the country, reduces the rate pensions can earn investing in blue chip debt, and is illegal. Powell should be brought up on charges. t.co/xJ2qaKB1Yo — Joe Rich (@realJosephRich) August 22, 2020
Despite massive liquidity injections, more loans are rejected and credit standards tighten. Why? Liquidity does not change solvency issuest.co/3d3toJY0AL — Daniel Lacalle (@dlacalle_IA) August 22, 2020
FED want another crash and you will soon see it! Crash, DXY goes parabolic = they can print more! Don’t fight the FED — Hoz (@Hoz94s) August 22, 2020
This. Read it, memorize it, print it, tattoo it on your forehead. pic.twitter.com/YWhitUjWDd — Yield Curve (@TenYearNote) August 22, 2020
Yearly change in M2 money supply. pic.twitter.com/7184vpOoVJ — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) August 22, 2020
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index measures below zero for a sixth straight week, dipping to -0.4647 in the week ended Aug. 14 (0=normal stress) t.co/6kNZhsyW3W pic.twitter.com/yzMQw0mhn8 — St. Louis Fed (@stlouisfed) August 23, 2020
leverage is hitting new highs as companies pile on the debt t.co/RvH6RRO3JG via @markets @PSeligson — James Crombie (@jtcrombie) August 21, 2020
They are going to keep printing. QE ♾ has been confirmed. So has MMT. They will press it until the Collapse. t.co/McOpm6QVOR — Paranoid Bull (@paranoidbull) August 22, 2020
Bears Are Going Extinct in Stock Market’s $13 Trillion Rebound [Bloomberg]
Corporate America choking on debt…
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Struggling retailers rush to file bankruptcy
"You hear the sound of inevitability?" – US CMBS Deliquencies
– Double Trouble Gulf Of Mexico
– DNC Nominations
– Turkey's Perfect Timing
– PMIs = Marmite, Love Or Hate
– FOMC Minutes Release Noise
– The Sound Of Exhaustion Music Sign Up & Read 👇t.co/KENxRkiLRX pic.twitter.com/3hRddcEsmc — 𝘬𝘢𝘪 (@MacroTechnicals) August 23, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-23--Hedge fund manager Doug Noland on Fed induced market bubbles / endless Moral Hazard.

If we enter a new economy where there are much fewer small businesses and large technology companies control the world @ @ @ @ @ upheaval .
It will be much worse than any of the income inequality protests of @ @ @ @ @ t.co/yrGfYcBqbU

If we enter a new economy where there are much fewer small businesses and large technology companies control the world, there will be political upheaval.
It will be much worse than any of the income inequality protests of the past few years. t.co/yrGfYcBqbU
— UPFINA (@UPFINAcom) August 22, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-23--Differences and similarities between 2000 and now.

I want to list out a list of reasons why today is like the dot com times and ALSO what is different about today .
I am not a financial professional , but I have been working in the tech industry for over 20 years .
It is mostly tech stock focused .
I ’ m going to also add ( fact ) or ( anecdotal ) or ( opinion ) to my bullet points , so take those bullet points with the appropriate grain of salt .
Reasons we are NOT like the dot-com boom ( roughly in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Interest rates are much lower now and long term expectations on yield is also low .
In 1999 , the 10 year treasury was at around 5 % and rose to over 6.5 % in 2000 .
The P/E of the S & P 500 in 2000 was around 30 .
Which means that the 10 year treasury yielded MORE than the S & P 500 earnings .
This is absolutely not true today with the 10 year treasury yield being around 0.6 % and P/Es being around 25-30 .
This single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • ( fact ) Late stage VCs are more of a thing now than they were in dot com .
Thus you have fewer IPOs and the companies that do are more mature and less speculative ( of course there are outliers , see below ) .
• ( fact ) The NASDAQ P/E in 2000 was really quite ridiculous ( I can ’ t find a chart for some reason , i think it was around 80 ) .
S & P 500 was more comparable between 2000 and now .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a job at a startup / real tech firm just because you know HTML or can write “ hello world ” in Perl .
A lot of firms back in the late 90 ’ s were trying to fatten up the employee count and race to IPO to cash out .
This doesn ’ t happen today .
• ( fact ) There was no pandemic in 2000 and it makes comparisons hard .
Reasons we are like the dot-com boom ( roughly in order of importance ) • ( anecdotes ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to what you hear during the dot com boom .
We make fun of the people who invest in stupid shit like NKLA , HTZ , etc .
But a lot of people are creaming their pants still on the big tech ( FAMANG ) saying they are forever-holds / they can ’ t go down , etc .
You also now are starting to see intelligent , rational people putting money in things precisely because other people will and assume they can get out before it all falls apart .
• ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internet brokers were a new thing and made trading easier for people who didn ’ t know anything — and we see that today with COVID stay-at-homers and an influx of users into robinhood ( I wish I could get hard numbers on the comparison ) .
( opinion ) Because of this , I ’ m fairly certain pricing is out of whack for a large number of companies .
• ( fact ) The P/E ratios of the big techs today are higher than a lot of the big techs during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the chart , but if you just look at the big profitable companies like INTC , ORCL , AAPL , HPQ , IBM , which were the equivalent of FAMANG today , they had P/Es mostly under 30s .
FAMANG are around 35 except for Netflix and Amazon which are much higher ( see huge caveat on interest rates above ) .
CSCO and MSFT in 2000 were the outliers having P/Es of well over 60 .
• ( anecdotes ) In tech companies , a common business plan for new firms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get market share at any cost and figure out profitability later .
This is really no different from dot com when firms were valued by number of “ eyeballs ” .
• ( opinion ) “ this time is different ” .
At least in terms of technology , it ’ s not .
The internet itself was a bigger “ paradigm shift ” than what we are seeing today .
I used “ paradigm shift ” , because was a common buzzword that turned into a joke back in the late 90s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Machine Learning is amazing , but not on par with connecting everyone on the globe .
And the cloud is just a fancy name for running something on someone else ’ s computer ( even though its quite nice how easy and seamless it is today vs. 20 years ago ) .
• ( anecdotes ) While it is harder to IPO today without profitability or clear path to profitability , it clearly still happens ( UBER , LYFT , SNAP ) .
And others are using backdoor IPOs ( NKLA , SPCE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2000 , the IT sector along with Media stocks and the Telecommunications Services sector approached 40 % of the S & P market cap .
The categories have changed but if you combine IT and Communication Services sectors , you get a 38 % of S & P market cap today .
If you add Amazon which is not included in IT/Communication , you get over 40 % .
Does this mean anything , especially since we are in a pandemic and more stuff runs on IT ?
Not sure .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points , I just wanted to lay them all out and see what people thought and if anyone has other valid comparisons .
I personally think we ARE in some kind of tech bubble , but I ’ m not going to make a fool of myself in predictions on when and how it will burst .
And fuck it , while I do have more in cash than typical , I ’ m still in VTI/VXUS and a bunch of individual tech names since I have the background to do some analysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1999 , a lot of people were looking at the craziness of the dot com boom and how people were throwing money at stupid shit .
I don ’ t care what people say , it was pretty obvious something was wrong .
If you shorted the NASDAQ then , you will watch the NASDAQ more than double in 7 months time and have your face ripped off .
• Taking what I ’ ve posted as a whole , the one thing to be terrified about is if long term interest rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or does not step in for whatever reason .
This will completely destroy the stock and bond market .
I don ’ t see the catalyst for it , but I ’ m no economic genius .
You might be able to make an argument that gold is a hedge for this unlikely scenario .
There is also the worry of a slump in earnings due to general economic malaise , but that is a garden variety concern that everyone is watching for and usually pretty temporary .
Rise in interest rates would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information is only for educational purposes .
Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article .
Do you own due diligence or consult your financial professional before making any investment decision .

by FinndBors
I want to list out a list of reasons why today is like the dot com times and ALSO what is different about today. I am not a financial professional, but I have been working in the tech industry for over 20 years. It is mostly tech stock focused.
I’m going to also add (fact) or (anecdotal) or (opinion) to my bullet points, so take those bullet points with the appropriate grain of salt.
Reasons we are NOT like the dot-com boom (roughly in order of importance):
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(fact) Interest rates are much lower now and long term expectations on yield is also low. In 1999, the 10 year treasury was at around 5% and rose to over 6.5% in 2000. The P/E of the S&P 500 in 2000 was around 30. Which means that the 10 year treasury yielded MORE than the S&P 500 earnings. This is absolutely not true today with the 10 year treasury yield being around 0.6% and P/Es being around 25-30. This single point is extremely important to understand.
(fact) Late stage VCs are more of a thing now than they were in dot com. Thus you have fewer IPOs and the companies that do are more mature and less speculative (of course there are outliers, see below).
(fact) The NASDAQ P/E in 2000 was really quite ridiculous (I can’t find a chart for some reason, i think it was around 80). S&P 500 was more comparable between 2000 and now.
(anecdotes) You can no longer get a job at a startup / real tech firm just because you know HTML or can write “hello world” in Perl. A lot of firms back in the late 90’s were trying to fatten up the employee count and race to IPO to cash out. This doesn’t happen today.
(fact) There was no pandemic in 2000 and it makes comparisons hard.
Reasons we are like the dot-com boom (roughly in order of importance)
(anecdotes) Sentiment on the ground is very similar to what you hear during the dot com boom. We make fun of the people who invest in stupid shit like NKLA, HTZ, etc. But a lot of people are creaming their pants still on the big tech (FAMANG) saying they are forever-holds / they can’t go down, etc. You also now are starting to see intelligent, rational people putting money in things precisely because other people will and assume they can get out before it all falls apart.
because other people will and assume they can get out before it all falls apart. (fact) In the late 90s, internet brokers were a new thing and made trading easier for people who didn’t know anything — and we see that today with COVID stay-at-homers and an influx of users into robinhood (I wish I could get hard numbers on the comparison). (opinion) Because of this, I’m fairly certain pricing is out of whack for a large number of companies.
(fact) The P/E ratios of the big techs today are higher than a lot of the big techs during 2000. Nasdaq P/E in 2000 was off the chart, but if you just look at the big profitable companies like INTC, ORCL, AAPL, HPQ, IBM, which were the equivalent of FAMANG today, they had P/Es mostly under 30s. FAMANG are around 35 except for Netflix and Amazon which are much higher (see huge caveat on interest rates above). CSCO and MSFT in 2000 were the outliers having P/Es of well over 60.
(anecdotes) In tech companies, a common business plan for new firms in the last ~8 years is to get market share at any cost and figure out profitability later. This is really no different from dot com when firms were valued by number of “eyeballs”.
(opinion) “this time is different”. At least in terms of technology, it’s not. The internet itself was a bigger “paradigm shift” than what we are seeing today. I used “paradigm shift”, because was a common buzzword that turned into a joke back in the late 90s and used to justify crazy valuations. Machine Learning is amazing, but not on par with connecting everyone on the globe. And the cloud is just a fancy name for running something on someone else’s computer (even though its quite nice how easy and seamless it is today vs. 20 years ago).
(anecdotes) While it is harder to IPO today without profitability or clear path to profitability, it clearly still happens (UBER, LYFT, SNAP). And others are using backdoor IPOs (NKLA, SPCE).
(fact) In 2000, the IT sector along with Media stocks and the Telecommunications Services sector approached 40% of the S&P market cap. The categories have changed but if you combine IT and Communication Services sectors, you get a 38% of S&P market cap today. If you add Amazon which is not included in IT/Communication, you get over 40%. Does this mean anything, especially since we are in a pandemic and more stuff runs on IT? Not sure.
You can definitely pick apart some of the individual points, I just wanted to lay them all out and see what people thought and if anyone has other valid comparisons. I personally think we ARE in some kind of tech bubble, but I’m not going to make a fool of myself in predictions on when and how it will burst. And fuck it, while I do have more in cash than typical, I’m still in VTI/VXUS and a bunch of individual tech names since I have the background to do some analysis on the business.
I’ll end with a few random thoughts:
In August 1999, a lot of people were looking at the craziness of the dot com boom and how people were throwing money at stupid shit. I don’t care what people say, it was pretty obvious something was wrong. If you shorted the NASDAQ then, you will watch the NASDAQ more than double in 7 months time and have your face ripped off.
Taking what I’ve posted as a whole, the one thing to be terrified about is if long term interest rates rise and the fed is either powerless or does not step in for whatever reason. This will completely destroy the stock and bond market. I don’t see the catalyst for it, but I’m no economic genius. You might be able to make an argument that gold is a hedge for this unlikely scenario. There is also the worry of a slump in earnings due to general economic malaise, but that is a garden variety concern that everyone is watching for and usually pretty temporary. Rise in interest rates would be real bad.
Disclaimer: This information is only for educational purposes. Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article. Do you own due diligence or consult your financial professional before making any investment decision.


investmentwatchblog--2020-08-23--Rick Rule: When to sell your gold and silver … Max Keiser: Free money drives hard money higher … Ego

Rick Rule : When to sell your gold and silver … Max Keiser : Free money drives hard money higher @ @ @ @ @ Real estate , stocks , and bonds implosion coming … Marc Faber : The economy @ @ @ @ @ … Catherine Austin Fitts : Buy gold for dark times …

BY JOHN RUBINO
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