investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--The LEAST Important Election Of Our Lifetimes

A consensus seems to have formed on both left and right that the upcoming presidential election involves some literally existential questions , making it THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF OUR LIFETIMES .
In fact , the opposite is true .
This election is the least important of the past 30 years and very possibly the least important ever .
Because , to put it bluntly , we ’ re kind of screwed either way .
Let ’ s consider some of those supposedly existential threats : A Politicized Supreme Court As this is written , Senate hearings on the nomination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice are in progress .
Democrat questioners seem to be mainly concerned that a conservative Court would eliminate Obamacare and Roe v Wade , consigning women and the poor to circa 1915 levels of degradation and neglect .
Leaving aside the question of whether Obamacare and Roe were Constitutional in the first place , let ’ s consider what would happen if they ’ re overturned .
Would the elimination of Roe v Wade mean that abortion becomes illegal from coast to coast ?
Not at all .
States containing 70 or so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legalize abortion within their borders while making provisions to ferry in pregnant women from neighboring non-choice states .
The result : The issue moves back into the legislative realm where actual voters get to have a say and the procedure remains available for the vast majority of American women .
Not ideal for folks on either side of the issue , but par for the course in a Democracy where citizens seldom get all that they want .
And certainly not an existential threat .
With Obamacare , the issue is not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mandate ” provision through which the government orders every American to buy health insurance and penalizes us if we don ’ t .
Striking it down as beyond the scope of Federal power does not mean that Obamacare – or any other healthcare entitlement – goes away .
It would continue as before but without the government ordering people to participate .
A little bit harder to administer perhaps , but probably not the end of the program and , again , certainly not the end of the world .
In any event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replace Obamacare with a single-payer system like Medicare For All , and the demise of Obamacare might speed up that process , thus improving the world from a liberal perspective .
Meanwhile , conservatives fear that the Democrats , should they retake control of the White House and Senate , will “ pack the Supreme Court ” by decreeing that it should have , say , 15 judges instead of the current 9 and then adding 6 liberals , to turn the court into a permanently liberal branch of Congress .
So how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court ?
Obviously not too big , since Justices have been “ legislating from the bench ” for decades ( Roe dates from 1973 ) and activists on both right and left continue to complain that the other side is winning .
Sounds like business as usual whoever is the next president .
World War III This is just filler because the military/industrial complex is obviously in charge either way .
Under Trump , we ’ re liable to be fighting China or Iran by this time next year while under Biden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details differ but our kids are cannon fodder either way .
Rampant Corruption Let ’ s just agree that Trump , Biden , Harris , and Pence are each in their own way corrupt and more deserving of a prison cell than the Oval office .
But since two of them will end up running the country come November , from a corruption standpoint does it really matter which two ?
The environment This seems like a legitimate potential difference — until you notice a couple of things .
First , Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save ” coal and boost fracking , but he ’ s actually accomplished very little .
Coal is still dead and fracking is moribund .
Second , solar power is eating the electricity business .
Here ’ s a chart showing how solar installations are soaring even as Trump tries to save coal .
As the cost of solar keeps falling , it will eventually dominate the energy economy , and there ’ s nothing Trump can do to stop it .
And don ’ t forget cultured meat and vertical farms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of decades , do to factory agriculture what solar is doing to coal and natural gas .
Meanwhile , the Dems ’ Green New Deal ( which Biden in any event has disavowed ) would , even in its most ambitious form , accomplish very little for the environment beyond what solar and other clean technologies will inevitably do via the free market .
The conclusion : Trump isn ’ t nearly the environmental threat he ’ s made out to be , and Biden isn ’ t that much of a savior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the big story here , and they don ’ t care who ’ s in charge .
Irresponsible borrowing Each side accuses the other various kinds of financial impropriety .
But the truth is that both are operating on an unspoken agreement to spend , borrow , and print whatever it takes to stave off a collapse brought about by past mismanagement .
The following chart shows the increase in US government debt over the past three administrations .
Note that in the absence of labels you can ’ t tell by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in charge in any given year .
The conclusion ?
If Trump wins he ’ ll continue to run trillion-dollar deficits .
If Biden wins , he ’ ll borrow that much or more .
Neither will scale back the military budget or soaring entitlements .
And both will encourage , via zero and possibly negative interest rates , the private sector to continue its own borrowing binge .
On fiscal policy , these guys are virtually indistinguishable .
Fascist dictator !
It ’ s amazing how many Democrats literally expect Trump to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself dictator .
Please listen , liberals : Trump is trolling you .
He ’ s a narcissistic stand-up comedian who finds himself with a vast audience of emotional children , and he ’ s doing what any self-respecting comic would do : He ’ s freaking you out .
So pretend you ’ re at a stage-side Comedy Store table and just roll with it .
When his set is over , he ’ ll drop his mike and amble off to his next gig .
Meanwhile , it ’ s equally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Green New Deal and other liberal power grabs as a prelude to an updated version of Orwell ’ s 1984 .
This is Joe Biden we ’ re talking about .
He ’ s been a feckless political hack for longer than most voters have been alive and has never once displayed the ambition required to set up a dictatorship .
As President , he will take corporate donations and follow the orders implicit in those legal bribes .
The result will be Clinton/Obama business as usual , not revolution .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose what ’ s left of his mind before his first term ends .
And yes , Kamala Harris is an instinctive authoritarian .
But she has the same moral flexibility as the Bidens , Obamas and Clintons , which just implies a slightly nastier version of the status quo .
Again , plenty of run-of-the-mill corruption and brutality , no coup in sight .
So the very real personality defects of this crop of candidates are an annoyance rather than a danger .
And as such , they ’ re easily managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or MSNBC and the coming political mess will wash over you like the smell from a passing garbage truck , unpleasant but ephemeral .
What DOES Matter ?
The coming financial crisis of course .
The pandemic turbocharged a process of hyper-financialization that was already underway , and now whoever is in charge next will have no choice but to keep bailing out everything in sight with tens of trillions of newly created dollars .
This will shift the pressure from bankrupt states and insolvent companies to the currency .
Prices will start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And the fears of today ’ s voters will seem in retrospect like quaint fantasies from a simpler and embarrassingly naïve time .
And that ’ s when dictatorship becomes a real possibility .
Not Because Trump or Biden are implementing long-held plans but because they are panicked by events spinning out of their control and have literally no idea what to do .
This is a legitimately scary prospect .
But the coming election will have nothing to do with it one way or the other .
Buy gold now .

BY JOHN RUBINO
A consensus seems to have formed on both left and right that the upcoming presidential election involves some literally existential questions, making it THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF OUR LIFETIMES.
In fact, the opposite is true. This election is the least important of the past 30 years and very possibly the least important ever. Because, to put it bluntly, we’re kind of screwed either way.
Let’s consider some of those supposedly existential threats:
A Politicized Supreme Court
As this is written, Senate hearings on the nomination of Trump’s third Supreme Court Justice are in progress. Democrat questioners seem to be mainly concerned that a conservative Court would eliminate Obamacare and Roe v Wade, consigning women and the poor to circa 1915 levels of degradation and neglect.
Leaving aside the question of whether Obamacare and Roe were Constitutional in the first place, let’s consider what would happen if they’re overturned.
Would the elimination of Roe v Wade mean that abortion becomes illegal from coast to coast? Not at all. States containing 70 or so percent of the US population would immediately legalize abortion within their borders while making provisions to ferry in pregnant women from neighboring non-choice states. The result: The issue moves back into the legislative realm where actual voters get to have a say and the procedure remains available for the vast majority of American women. Not ideal for folks on either side of the issue, but par for the course in a Democracy where citizens seldom get all that they want. And certainly not an existential threat.
With Obamacare, the issue is not the whole program, but just its “mandate” provision through which the government orders every American to buy health insurance and penalizes us if we don’t. Striking it down as beyond the scope of Federal power does not mean that Obamacare – or any other healthcare entitlement – goes away. It would continue as before but without the government ordering people to participate. A little bit harder to administer perhaps, but probably not the end of the program and, again, certainly not the end of the world.
In any event, 49% of Democrats want to replace Obamacare with a single-payer system like Medicare For All, and the demise of Obamacare might speed up that process, thus improving the world from a liberal perspective.
Meanwhile, conservatives fear that the Democrats, should they retake control of the White House and Senate, will “pack the Supreme Court” by decreeing that it should have, say, 15 judges instead of the current 9 and then adding 6 liberals, to turn the court into a permanently liberal branch of Congress.
So how big a threat is a politicized Supreme Court? Obviously not too big, since Justices have been “legislating from the bench” for decades (Roe dates from 1973) and activists on both right and left continue to complain that the other side is winning. Sounds like business as usual whoever is the next president.
World War III
This is just filler because the military/industrial complex is obviously in charge either way. Under Trump, we’re liable to be fighting China or Iran by this time next year while under Biden, WWIII will probably feature Russia. The details differ but our kids are cannon fodder either way.
Rampant Corruption
Let’s just agree that Trump, Biden, Harris, and Pence are each in their own way corrupt and more deserving of a prison cell than the Oval office. But since two of them will end up running the country come November, from a corruption standpoint does it really matter which two?
The environment
This seems like a legitimate potential difference — until you notice a couple of things. First, Trump has talked about rolling back regulations to “save” coal and boost fracking, but he’s actually accomplished very little. Coal is still dead and fracking is moribund.
Second, solar power is eating the electricity business. Here’s a chart showing how solar installations are soaring even as Trump tries to save coal. As the cost of solar keeps falling, it will eventually dominate the energy economy, and there’s nothing Trump can do to stop it.
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And don’t forget cultured meat and vertical farms, which will, over the next couple of decades, do to factory agriculture what solar is doing to coal and natural gas.
Meanwhile, the Dems’ Green New Deal (which Biden in any event has disavowed) would, even in its most ambitious form, accomplish very little for the environment beyond what solar and other clean technologies will inevitably do via the free market.
The conclusion: Trump isn’t nearly the environmental threat he’s made out to be, and Biden isn’t that much of a savior. Technology and new business models are the big story here, and they don’t care who’s in charge.
Irresponsible borrowing
Each side accuses the other various kinds of financial impropriety. But the truth is that both are operating on an unspoken agreement to spend, borrow, and print whatever it takes to stave off a collapse brought about by past mismanagement.
The following chart shows the increase in US government debt over the past three administrations. Note that in the absence of labels you can’t tell by the amounts borrowed whether Democrats or Republicans were in charge in any given year.
The conclusion? If Trump wins he’ll continue to run trillion-dollar deficits. If Biden wins, he’ll borrow that much or more. Neither will scale back the military budget or soaring entitlements. And both will encourage, via zero and possibly negative interest rates, the private sector to continue its own borrowing binge. On fiscal policy, these guys are virtually indistinguishable.
Fascist dictator!
It’s amazing how many Democrats literally expect Trump to ignore the coming election and just declare himself dictator.
Please listen, liberals: Trump is trolling you. He’s a narcissistic stand-up comedian who finds himself with a vast audience of emotional children, and he’s doing what any self-respecting comic would do: He’s freaking you out. So pretend you’re at a stage-side Comedy Store table and just roll with it. When his set is over, he’ll drop his mike and amble off to his next gig.
Meanwhile, it’s equally amazing that conservatives look at Court stacking, the Green New Deal and other liberal power grabs as a prelude to an updated version of Orwell’s 1984. This is Joe Biden we’re talking about. He’s been a feckless political hack for longer than most voters have been alive and has never once displayed the ambition required to set up a dictatorship.
As President, he will take corporate donations and follow the orders implicit in those legal bribes. The result will be Clinton/Obama business as usual, not revolution.
Granted, Biden will likely die or lose what’s left of his mind before his first term ends. And yes, Kamala Harris is an instinctive authoritarian. But she has the same moral flexibility as the Bidens, Obamas and Clintons, which just implies a slightly nastier version of the status quo. Again, plenty of run-of-the-mill corruption and brutality, no coup in sight.
So the very real personality defects of this crop of candidates are an annoyance rather than a danger. And as such, they’re easily managed. Just don’t watch Fox or MSNBC and the coming political mess will wash over you like the smell from a passing garbage truck, unpleasant but ephemeral.
What DOES Matter?
The coming financial crisis of course. The pandemic turbocharged a process of hyper-financialization that was already underway, and now whoever is in charge next will have no choice but to keep bailing out everything in sight with tens of trillions of newly created dollars.
This will shift the pressure from bankrupt states and insolvent companies to the currency. Prices will start to rise as the dollar falls. And the fears of today’s voters will seem in retrospect like quaint fantasies from a simpler and embarrassingly naïve time.
And that’s when dictatorship becomes a real possibility. Not Because Trump or Biden are implementing long-held plans but because they are panicked by events spinning out of their control and have literally no idea what to do. This is a legitimately scary prospect. But the coming election will have nothing to do with it one way or the other. Buy gold now.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Comrade Tucker Carlmarxson: “Socialist Jimmy Dore Is Giving Trump Better Election Advice than Any Re

Comrade Tucker Carlmarxson: “Socialist Jimmy Dore Is Giving Trump Better Election Advice than Any Republican in Washington!´´

just a clip from the full episode y ’ all just enjoy and please let me know what you guys @ @ @ @ @ I agree with jimmy on this point .

just a clip from the full episode y’all just enjoy and please let me know what you guys think on the matter. I agree with jimmy on this point.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--CNN’s Chris Cuomo Comes Up with BS Excuse as to why Trump Didn’t Win Nobel Peace Prize

Hank Berrein from The Daily Wire reports , Concluding his CNN show “ Cuomo Prime Time ” on Friday night @ @ @ @ @ ranted that President Donald Trump , who had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize @ @ @ @ @ and Sweden , did not win because of his “ failing to call out domestic @ @ @

Hank Berrein from The Daily Wire reports, Concluding his CNN show “Cuomo Prime Time” on Friday night, CNN host Chris Cuomo ranted that President Donald Trump, who had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by two legislators from Norway and Sweden, did not win because of his “failing to call out domestic terror.”
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Ranked: The Top 100 Product Searches on Amazon

When it comes to searching for products online , a majority of U.S. shoppers go directly to Amazon .
Thanks to this widespread use , product searches on Amazon provide interesting insights into current consumer behavior , including what shoppers have been focusing on in 2020 .
Today ’ s chart uses data from Ahrefs to showcase Amazon ’ s top 100 U.S. product searches .
We ’ ll also dive into the most popular categories , as well as top keyword searches on a global basis .
Top 100 Amazon Product Searches in the U.S. Out of the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half are for electronics .
Nintendo Switch is the most searched product keyword , with approximately one million monthly searches .
This makes sense , considering the console ’ s recent surge in popularity—in March 2020 , U.S. sales of the Nintendo Switch more than doubled compared to a year prior .
Here ’ s a look at the full ranking of all product keywords , by monthly search volume : Two different Apple products make the top 10—Airpods and iPad .
It ’ s interesting that Airpods and iPads have their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( wireless headphones and tablets ) , demonstrating Apple ’ s strong brand recognition in America .
Of course , Apple is also dominant in the personal tech market more broadly .
For instance , iPhones make up 46 % of the U.S. smartphone market by number of devices sold .
Like the U.S. top searches , Nintendo Switch comes in at number one worldwide , with over 2 million approximate monthly searches .
Interestingly , three different Apple products appear in the top 10 global searches—Airpods , iPad , and iPhone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ models make the overall ranking—iPhone 7 comes in at 21st place , and iPhone 8 takes the 28th spot .
On the U.S. list , these older iPhone models don ’ t even make the top 100 .
When it comes to top-ranking keywords , the electronics category appears to be the most important to Americans .
Over half the U.S. top product searches fall under electronics , with the home category in second place .
Here ’ s a look at the full U.S. category breakdown : Interestingly , when comparing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worldwide , the sections remain mostly the same : Like the U.S. , electronics comes in at number one worldwide .
However , it ’ s an even larger portion for the global ranking—70 keyword searches on the global list are for electronics .
The home category is more popular in the U.S. than across the globe , with 22 in the U.S. versus 12 worldwide .
In America , air fryer is the most popular keyword search under this section—possibly because people were looking for a quick way to make their meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their Switches .
The second most popular U.S. keyword under the home category is toilet paper .
Considering the toilet paper shortages in the spring of 2020 , this makes sense , as stores began limiting the number of rolls a person could purchase .
Based on the top 100 list , both globally and in the U.S. , it ’ s clear that when searching on Amazon , a majority of consumers are looking for electronics .
However , the specific electronics they ’ re searching for ( such as iPhones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide some context around the products people are interested in , as well as the particular brands that are currently on everyone ’ s radar .
Will the Switch get switched out of the top spot in 2021 ?
Because electronics tend to update so frequently , it ’ s very possible .

by visualcapitalist
When it comes to searching for products online, a majority of U.S. shoppers go directly to Amazon. Thanks to this widespread use, product searches on Amazon provide interesting insights into current consumer behavior, including what shoppers have been focusing on in 2020.
Today’s chart uses data from Ahrefs to showcase Amazon’s top 100 U.S. product searches. We’ll also dive into the most popular categories, as well as top keyword searches on a global basis.
Top 100 Amazon Product Searches in the U.S.
Out of the top 100 product searches on Amazon, over half are for electronics.
Nintendo Switch is the most searched product keyword, with approximately one million monthly searches. This makes sense, considering the console’s recent surge in popularity—in March 2020, U.S. sales of the Nintendo Switch more than doubled compared to a year prior.
Here’s a look at the full ranking of all product keywords, by monthly search volume:
Two different Apple products make the top 10—Airpods and iPad. It’s interesting that Airpods and iPads have their own search term distinctive from their broader categories (wireless headphones and tablets), demonstrating Apple’s strong brand recognition in America.
Of course, Apple is also dominant in the personal tech market more broadly. For instance, iPhones make up 46% of the U.S. smartphone market by number of devices sold.
Top 100 Amazon Product Searches Globally
Like the U.S. top searches, Nintendo Switch comes in at number one worldwide, with over 2 million approximate monthly searches.
Interestingly, three different Apple products appear in the top 10 global searches—Airpods, iPad, and iPhone. Additionally, a couple of older iPhone models make the overall ranking—iPhone 7 comes in at 21st place, and iPhone 8 takes the 28th spot.
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On the U.S. list, these older iPhone models don’t even make the top 100.
Keyword Category Rankings
When it comes to top-ranking keywords, the electronics category appears to be the most important to Americans. Over half the U.S. top product searches fall under electronics, with the home category in second place.
Here’s a look at the full U.S. category breakdown:
Interestingly, when comparing the order of categories in the U.S versus worldwide, the sections remain mostly the same:
Like the U.S., electronics comes in at number one worldwide. However, it’s an even larger portion for the global ranking—70 keyword searches on the global list are for electronics.
The home category is more popular in the U.S. than across the globe, with 22 in the U.S. versus 12 worldwide. In America, air fryer is the most popular keyword search under this section—possibly because people were looking for a quick way to make their meals while they were busy playing Animal Crossing on their Switches.
The second most popular U.S. keyword under the home category is toilet paper. Considering the toilet paper shortages in the spring of 2020, this makes sense, as stores began limiting the number of rolls a person could purchase.
What Will 2021 Bring?
Based on the top 100 list, both globally and in the U.S., it’s clear that when searching on Amazon, a majority of consumers are looking for electronics.
However, the specific electronics they’re searching for (such as iPhones and Nintendo Switches), helps to provide some context around the products people are interested in, as well as the particular brands that are currently on everyone’s radar.
Will the Switch get switched out of the top spot in 2021? Because electronics tend to update so frequently, it’s very possible.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--James Corbett Encourages You To Do Your Own Research

James interviewed about the recent Forbes article warning the hoi polloi not to do their own research .
Discussing the @ @ @ @ @ why independent thinkers doing their own research is the bedrock of any truly free society @

James interviewed about the recent Forbes article warning the hoi polloi not to do their own research. Discussing the agenda behind this exhortation and why independent thinkers doing their own research is the bedrock of any truly free society.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--At the Brink of Civil War in the US – Sam Andrews

This guy sounds really really knowledgable about tactical things .
He tells the true story of Ferguson !
Orders came @ @ @ @ @ White House and Valerie Jarrett .

This guy sounds really really knowledgable about tactical things.
He tells the true story of Ferguson! Orders came directly from Obama’s White House and Valerie Jarrett.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Parrot’s Audio Transcripts being released on Twitter now. Bin Laden/Iran/Benghazi/Seal Team 6, etc…

June 06 , 2011 : TRANSCRIPT AUDIO TAPE 01 : 00:00 : PARROT : “ He ( Governor Richardson ) @ @ @ @ @ said `` I can become '' , you know his Staff advisor ( Mrs .
@ @ @ @ @ `` you can become the next President '' if you get , if you help @ @ @ @ @ .
BREAKING : Allen Harrow Parrot ( CIA whistleblower ) tells Charles Woods ( father @ @ @ @ @ Benghazi ) that Obama and Biden sent Iran 152 Billion Dollars as a coverup for @ @ @ @ @ 6 .
Allen said that ALL of the proof will come out : documents and @ @ @

June 06, 2011: TRANSCRIPT AUDIO TAPE 01: 00:00: PARROT: “He (Governor Richardson) was all excited and he said "I can become", you know his Staff advisor (Mrs. Gay Dillingham) was saying "you can become the next President" if you get, if you help Alan bring bin Laden back.
BREAKING: Allen Harrow Parrot (CIA whistleblower) tells Charles Woods (father of Tyrone Woods killed in Benghazi) that Obama and Biden sent Iran 152 Billion Dollars as a coverup for the deaths of Seal Team 6.
Allen said that ALL of the proof will come out: documents and audio. pic.twitter.com/ZTjncZv238
— Anna Khait (@Annakhait) October 11, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--Poverty soars across US as coronavirus relief runs out

With federal coronavirus relief largely dried up , two troubling new studies reveal that millions more Americans are falling into @ @ @ @ @ result of the novel coronavirus pandemic and the economic lockdowns still in place across the @ @ @ @ @ s Trinity Chavez has the details for the News with Rick Sanchez .

With federal coronavirus relief largely dried up, two troubling new studies reveal that millions more Americans are falling into poverty since May as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic and the economic lockdowns still in place across the country. RT America’s Trinity Chavez has the details for the News with Rick Sanchez.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--UK bill set to pass today. Allows intelligence agencies (all agencies including police) the right to

UK bill set to pass today. Allows intelligence agencies (all agencies including police) the right to torture or eliminate anyone for any reason!

UK bill set to pass today .
Allows intelligence agencies ( all agencies including police ) the right to torture @ @ @ @ @ reason they deem necessary .
No burden of proof necessary .
Let 's pray for @ @ @ @ @ like this never comes here t.co/9F2NFtAFTa

UK bill set to pass today. Allows intelligence agencies (all agencies including police) the right to torture or eliminate anyone for any reason they deem necessary. No burden of proof necessary. Let's pray for them & that a bill like this never comes here t.co/9F2NFtAFTa
— sarah westall (@westall_sarahw) October 14, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--Massive Trump Flag Unveiled In NYC: VIDEO

This move must have really angered police hating Mayor De Blasio .
Check out the video at this link of @ @ @ @ @ and de Blasio ’ mural painted on Brooklyn street .
NYC commie mayor refuses to @ @ @ @ @ street mural in support of the police .
De Blasio is being sued by several @ @ @ @ @ except a blm mural .

This move must have really angered police hating Mayor De Blasio.
Check out the video at this link of the Massive ‘F–k Cuomo and de Blasio’ mural painted on Brooklyn street.
NYC commie mayor refuses to allow a blue lives matter street mural in support of the police. De Blasio is being sued by several groups for forbidding any mural except a blm mural.
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nypost.com/2020/09/20/f-k-cuomo-and-de-blasio-mural-painted-on-brooklyn-street/
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--Biden Campaign Praises Censorship: Biden campaign ‘glad’ Twitter, Facebook censored Post’s Hunter Bi

Biden Campaign Praises Censorship: Biden campaign ‘glad’ Twitter, Facebook censored Post’s Hunter Biden exposé… Facebook and Twitter execs on Biden transition team! HUGE CONFLICT OF INTEREST

“ I think Twitter ’ s response to the actual article itself makes clear that these purported allegations are false and they ’ re not true and glad to see social media companies like Twitter taking responsibility to limit misinformation , ” Brown said .
“ What is your campaign ’ s response to this article and do you think that Twitter is doing the right thing here ?
” a Cheddar anchor asked Brown of the forming political maelstrom .
Biden campaign national press secretary Jamal Brown went so far as to claim that the gagging of one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made clear ” that The Post ’ s reporting on Ukraine- and China-related documents from a Hunter Biden hard drive was untrue .
Joe Biden ’ s campaign said Thursday they had no problem with Twitter and Facebook ’ s unprecedented censoring of The Post ’ s bombshell reporting on Hunter Biden ’ s business dealings — even admitting they were “ glad ” it happened .
Twitter and Facebook censorship comes just weeks after executives from both companies joined Biden ’ s transition team Following the publication of the New York Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family ’ s business dealings in Ukraine , Facebook and Twitter worked hard to suppress the story across their platforms .
The censorship comes just weeks after executives from both firms joined the Biden transition team .
Breitbart News recently reported on the New York Post ’ s bombshell story that indicated that Joe Biden may have met with an adviser to the board of Burisma while he was Vice President , arranged by his son Hunter , who was working as a lobbyist for the company at the time .
Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings.
” But , the leaked emails allegedly show that Hunter introduced his father to a Bursima executive less than a year before Biden , acting as Vice President , pressured the Ukrainian government into firing a prosecutor who was investigating the company .
Shortly after the story broke , many found themselves having trouble sharing it across social media .
This censorship comes just weeks after executives from both Facebook and Twitter joined the Biden transition team .
Breitbart News reported in September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left the social media company to join the transition team for Joe Biden .
Monje ’ s specific role on the team has not been made clear and Biden ’ s transition team reportedly declined to comment on the situation .
Despite a specific role not being named , Monje will reportedly be serving as co-chair of Biden ’ s infrastructure policy committee and has already helped to host a fundraiser for Biden this week , according to an invitation sent to Politico .
Monje has worked in the world of presidential transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the director of agency review on the team that prepared for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ’ s administration , which failed to take flight .
Monje also worked on the Obama administration team ’ s 2008 national security working group according to his LinkedIn profile .

Biden campaign ‘glad’ Twitter, Facebook censored Post’s
Hunter Biden exposé
“I think Twitter’s response to the actual article itself makes clear that these purported allegations are false and they’re not true and glad to see social media companies like Twitter taking responsibility to limit misinformation,” Brown said.
“What is your campaign’s response to this article and do you think that Twitter is doing the right thing here?” a Cheddar anchor asked Brown of the forming political maelstrom.
Biden campaign national press secretary Jamal Brown went so far as to claim that the gagging of one of America’s largest news organizations “made clear” that The Post’s reporting on Ukraine- and China-related documents from a Hunter Biden hard drive was untrue.
Joe Biden’s campaign said Thursday they had no problem with Twitter and Facebook’s unprecedented censoring of The Post’s bombshell reporting on Hunter Biden’s business dealings — even admitting they were “glad” it happened.
Twitter and Facebook censorship comes just weeks after executives from both companies joined Biden’s transition team
Following the publication of the New York Post’s bombshell story about the Biden family’s business dealings in Ukraine, Facebook and Twitter worked hard to suppress the story across their platforms. The censorship comes just weeks after executives from both firms joined the Biden transition team.
Breitbart News recently reported on the New York Post’s bombshell story that indicated that Joe Biden may have met with an adviser to the board of Burisma while he was Vice President, arranged by his son Hunter, who was working as a lobbyist for the company at the time. Joe Biden has previously said, “I have never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings.”
But, the leaked emails allegedly show that Hunter introduced his father to a Bursima executive less than a year before Biden, acting as Vice President, pressured the Ukrainian government into firing a prosecutor who was investigating the company. Shortly after the story broke, many found themselves having trouble sharing it across social media. This censorship comes just weeks after executives from both Facebook and Twitter joined the Biden transition team.
Breitbart News reported in September that Twitter Public Policy Director Carlos Monje left the social media company to join the transition team for Joe Biden. Monje’s specific role on the team has not been made clear and Biden’s transition team reportedly declined to comment on the situation.
Despite a specific role not being named, Monje will reportedly be serving as co-chair of Biden’s infrastructure policy committee and has already helped to host a fundraiser for Biden this week, according to an invitation sent to Politico.
Monje has worked in the world of presidential transition politics in the past, previously serving as the director of agency review on the team that prepared for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s administration, which failed to take flight. Monje also worked on the Obama administration team’s 2008 national security working group according to his LinkedIn profile.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--DAN BONGINO’S EPIC RESPONSE TO HUNTER BIDEN FIASCO

In this episode , I discuss the latest bombshell emails in the Hunter Biden case .
If these emails are @ @ @ @ @ step out of the presidential race .
I address the outrageous speech suppression efforts by @ @ @ @ @ .
I also play audio of Andrew Cuomo admitting the coronavirus lockdowns are based on @ @ @ @

In this episode, I discuss the latest bombshell emails in the Hunter Biden case. If these emails are authenticated then Joe Biden must step out of the presidential race. I address the outrageous speech suppression efforts by the tech tyrants in response. I also play audio of Andrew Cuomo admitting the coronavirus lockdowns are based on “fear.”
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JADR


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--Goggle/BigTech is set to shift more than 15 million election votes!

Everything this man analyzed have since accelerated aggressively , hence his estimates should be considered moderate .
In 2016 Google search algorithms likely impacted undecided woters in a way that shifted at least 2.7M votes to Hillary Clinton .
Biased search results can easily produce shifts in the opinions and voter preferences of undecided voters by up to 80 % in some demographic groups , because people blindly trust high-ranking search results over lower ones .
On election day in 2018 , the GOVOTE reminder that Google displayed on its home page gave one political party at least 800,000 more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That reminder was not a public service , it was a vote manipulation .
2018 election bias in Google search results may have shifted upwards of 78.2M votes , spread across many races , to the candidates of one political party .
I know how to stop Big Tech in its tracks.. [ System to monitor search bias ] This [ preventive ] system must be built to keep an eye on big tech in 2020 .
If these companies all support the same candidate , they will have the power to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To let Big Tech get away with subliminal manipulation on this scale would be to make the free and fair election meaningless .
Congress can quickly end Google ’ s worldwide monopoly on search by declaring Google ’ s massive search index , to be a Public Commons , accessible by all .
In 1961 , Eisenhover warned about the possible rise of a technological elite that would control public policy without peoples awareness .
That elite now exists .

Everything this man analyzed have since accelerated aggressively, hence his estimates should be considered moderate.
Video: Dr. Robert Epstein on Big Tech Censorship
In 2016 Google search algorithms likely impacted undecided woters in a way that shifted at least 2.7M votes to Hillary Clinton.
Biased search results can easily produce shifts in the opinions and voter preferences of undecided voters by up to 80% in some demographic groups, because people blindly trust high-ranking search results over lower ones.
On election day in 2018, the GOVOTE reminder that Google displayed on its home page gave one political party at least 800,000 more votes than it gave the other party. That reminder was not a public service, it was a vote manipulation.
2018 election bias in Google search results may have shifted upwards of 78.2M votes, spread across many races, to the candidates of one political party.
I know how to stop Big Tech in its tracks.. [System to monitor search bias]
This [preventive] system must be built to keep an eye on big tech in 2020.
If these companies all support the same candidate, they will have the power to shift 15M votes to that candidate.
To let Big Tech get away with subliminal manipulation on this scale would be to make the free and fair election meaningless.
Congress can quickly end Google’s worldwide monopoly on search by declaring Google’s massive search index, to be a Public Commons, accessible by all.
In 1961, Eisenhover warned about the possible rise of a technological elite that would control public policy without peoples awareness. That elite now exists.


CENTRAL BANKS ASSETS

Quarles : May Be Lasting Fed Need to Support Market Functioning🤦♂ If the Fed does n't switch to monetizing the @ @ @ @ @ the asset bubble machine of QE ) , you 're going to blow up the @ @ @ @ @ @ neelkashkari @ RaphaelBostic @ marydalyecon @ AWLehnert pic.twitter.com/FtRM7lBxd1

Quarles: May Be Lasting Fed Need to Support Market Functioning🤦♂
If the Fed doesn't switch to monetizing the debt directly (and stop the asset bubble machine of QE), you're going to blow up the entire world. @ericrosengren @neelkashkari @RaphaelBostic@marydalyecon @AWLehnert pic.twitter.com/FtRM7lBxd1
— M/I_Investments (@MI_Investments) October 15, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--Twitter blocks all mention of Biden corruption. Now look at what is Trending

New blocked article detailing Biden Corruption they dont want you to see : archive.vn/LniQg The web of lies and censorship @ @ @ @ @ .
This is a clear cut conspiracy between Democrats and big tech .
It also @ @ @ @ @ bullshit and Joe and Hunter both communicated on his business dealing as well as Obama @ @ @ @ @ trending searches.
” Twitter is trying to censor the Hunter Biden corruption story .
But @ @ @ @ @ it famous Senate Judiciary Committee to Subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Over Blocked Hunter Biden @ @ @ @ @ on issuing subpoena “ When you cut out a man ’ s tongue ( censor @ @ @ @ @ not proving him a liar ; you ’ re only telling the world you fear @ @ @ @ @ ”

New blocked article detailing Biden Corruption they dont want you to see:archive.vn/LniQg
The web of lies and censorship we live in is disgusting.
This is a clear cut conspiracy between Democrats and big tech.
It also proves the whole impeachment was bullshit and Joe and Hunter both communicated on his business dealing as well as Obama
Per Google’s “trending searches.” Twitter is trying to censor the Hunter Biden corruption story. But they’re just making it famous
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What Twitter and Facebook are doing today — trying to bury one of the most explosive stories of the 2020 campaign season — is already far more impactful than anything Russia attempted in 2016. t.co/hZDDgMeVNM — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) October 14, 2020
Look carefully at what Twitter is saying to justify censoring the Biden story. If applied consistently, it’d mean that some of history’s most consequential journalism — the Pentagon Papers, WikiLeaks’ war logs, Snowden docs, Panama Papers, our Brazil Archive — would be banned. pic.twitter.com/pQziZr1qwT — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) October 15, 2020
Twitter has blocked users from tweeting the link to the @nypost's story on Hunter Biden. So we put it on our website for you to read and share. Click, share, and RT! t.co/tZwybnoW0e — House Judiciary GOP (@JudiciaryGOP) October 14, 2020
The FBI hid the evidence on Hunter Biden's laptop. Just like they did with Huma Abedin's laptop. And where are the tapes from raid on Jeffrey Epstein's home? Or the 31 phones the Mueller team destroyed? It looks like the FBI/DOJ is really just a DNC clean-up company. — Emerald Robinson ✝ (@EmeraldRobinson) October 15, 2020
Remember that time Twitter banned Wikileaks from sharing hacked files?
Senate Judiciary Committee to Subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Over Blocked Hunter Biden Posts
Committee to hold vote on issuing subpoena
“When you cut out a man’s tongue (censor him), you are not proving him a liar; you’re only telling the world you fear what he might say.”
h/t 7years_a_Reddit


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--A massive purge of conspiracy Youtube channels happening.

A massive purge of conspiracy and Qresearch channels is going on .
Destroying the Illusion Redpill78 Praying Medic Joe M @ @ @ @ @ Wonder SGT Report Spaceshot76 Woke Societies Amazing Polly Truth and Art TV Patriots Soapbox Dustin @ @ @ @ @ Win by any means necessary .
Anons were warned years ago of pending ‘ China @ @ @ @ @ tactic approaching re : censor and terminate any/all dissenting views .
They are not in @ @ @ @ @ ( s ) .
You didn ’ t think it was just a conspiracy did @ @

A massive purge of conspiracy and Qresearch channels is going on.
Destroying the Illusion Redpill78 Praying Medic Joe M IPOT X22 Report Edge of Wonder SGT Report Spaceshot76 Woke Societies Amazing Polly Truth and Art TV Patriots Soapbox Dustin Nemos
🚨🚨UPDATED LIST OF YOUTUBE CHANNELS TERMINATED THIS MORNING🚨🚨
Updating:
All assets deployed. Win by any means necessary.
thehill.com/policy/technology/521173-youtube-expands-policies-to-tackle-qanon
Anons were warned years ago of pending ‘China [communist] style’ tactic approaching re: censor and terminate any/all dissenting views.
They are not in control of their own platform(s).
EVERY ASSET DEPLOYED.
You didn’t think it was just a conspiracy did you?
Q


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-16--What to Know Before Investing in a Business

Investing in a business is exciting and scary .
A lot could go wrong with investing endeavors , but things could go right if you do your homework .
Below are some things you should know before you invest in a particular business , which should reduce risks .
The CEO is the person who steers the company towards the future .
If you ’ re getting ready to invest in a company , you need to know who this person is .
This doesn ’ t mean you always have to hire a private investigator to uncover dirt about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have to know the person ’ s life story , but you want to know enough to feel confident this person can handle what lies ahead .
Find out if he or she went to a good school .
Learn about this person ’ s experience as a CEO or a leader of a company .
More than 10 years of experience is ideal , but if the person has a good vision for the future , you could roll the dice when it comes to experience .
If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get an interview with the CEO .
If possible , talk with this person .
Smart businesses want to anticipate their sales .
This means most of them have made some efforts to project sales .
There are many ways to accomplish this , but one of the most trusted is through a Salesforce forecast .
Chances are the business you ’ re thinking of investing in has this information , so go ahead and ask to see Salesforce forecast reports if available .
It might seem strange to ask for something like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common among investors .
You ’ re thinking of investing a lot of money into this business , so you ’ re entitled to know everything there ’ s to know about this company .
These reports should tell you how well the company might do in sales within the next few weeks , months , and even years .
Learn about the company ’ s business model before you invest .
You ’ re not looking at the business model to judge it if it ’ s right or wrong .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business model that ’ s wrong out there because each probably has strengths or weaknesses .
The reason you ’ re looking at the model is to make sure you agree with it and want to support it .
Try to consider the weaknesses of the model , and be sure you ’ re willing to accept those risks .
For example , a business model that sales higher-end products won ’ t do as well if the economy isn ’ t doing well .
This may not be something an investor wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been hitting economic roadblocks over the last few years .
It ’ s more than fair to ask yourself these types of questions before you invest in a business .
Look for competitive advantage before investing in a company .
This is something you can ’ t overlook because it can make or break a company .
The competitive advantage is that the company has something others don ’ t .
It can be a number of things like having a recognizable brand , having valuable patents , efficient operating systems , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been able to break from their competitors because they were endorsed by trusted celebrities or other business leaders .
When you know that a company ’ s competitors can not easily replicate things , this makes the company special .
Look Closely at the Debt Debt is sometimes ignored by investors , but you can ’ t afford that .
You need to know the debt-to-equity ratio of the company you ’ re thinking of investing in .
The more a company owes its creditors , the riskier it ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a company continues to do well , then they ’ ll be able to pay debt and investors .
If the company suddenly faces financial difficulties , you can be in trouble since this company won ’ t be able to deal with the debt crushing the company during economic turmoil .
You want a company ’ s total debt level to be lower than the company ’ s equity levels .
This doesn ’ t mean you can ’ t invest in a company with some debt ; just try to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t mind taking the risk .
This represents some of the information you should learn about a company before making this decision .
Take your time to learn about the points just mentioned and anything else you can uncover , like the company ’ s net income or its profit margins .
The more information you have , the better you ’ ll feel about your investment , no matter which way it ultimately goes .
Disclaimer : This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB .

Investing in a business is exciting and scary. A lot could go wrong with investing endeavors, but things could go right if you do your homework. Below are some things you should know before you invest in a particular business, which should reduce risks.
Know the CEO
The CEO is the person who steers the company towards the future. If you’re getting ready to invest in a company, you need to know who this person is. This doesn’t mean you always have to hire a private investigator to uncover dirt about a CEO before going forward. You don’t have to know the person’s life story, but you want to know enough to feel confident this person can handle what lies ahead. Find out if he or she went to a good school. Learn about this person’s experience as a CEO or a leader of a company. More than 10 years of experience is ideal, but if the person has a good vision for the future, you could roll the dice when it comes to experience. If the business is small enough, you might get an interview with the CEO. If possible, talk with this person.
Projections are Vital
Smart businesses want to anticipate their sales. This means most of them have made some efforts to project sales. There are many ways to accomplish this, but one of the most trusted is through a Salesforce forecast. Chances are the business you’re thinking of investing in has this information, so go ahead and ask to see Salesforce forecast reports if available. It might seem strange to ask for something like this, but it’s quite common among investors. You’re thinking of investing a lot of money into this business, so you’re entitled to know everything there’s to know about this company. These reports should tell you how well the company might do in sales within the next few weeks, months, and even years.
Check the Business Model
Learn about the company’s business model before you invest. You’re not looking at the business model to judge it if it’s right or wrong. The truth is there’s probably no business model that’s wrong out there because each probably has strengths or weaknesses. The reason you’re looking at the model is to make sure you agree with it and want to support it. Try to consider the weaknesses of the model, and be sure you’re willing to accept those risks. For example, a business model that sales higher-end products won’t do as well if the economy isn’t doing well. This may not be something an investor wants to hear, but this country has been hitting economic roadblocks over the last few years. It’s more than fair to ask yourself these types of questions before you invest in a business.
We are primarily funded by readers. Please subscribe and donate to support us!
Competitive Advantage
Look for competitive advantage before investing in a company. This is something you can’t overlook because it can make or break a company. The competitive advantage is that the company has something others don’t. It can be a number of things like having a recognizable brand, having valuable patents, efficient operating systems, or simply having superior products. Some companies have been able to break from their competitors because they were endorsed by trusted celebrities or other business leaders. When you know that a company’s competitors cannot easily replicate things, this makes the company special.
Look Closely at the Debt
Debt is sometimes ignored by investors, but you can’t afford that. You need to know the debt-to-equity ratio of the company you’re thinking of investing in. The more a company owes its creditors, the riskier it’ll be to invest in a business. If a company continues to do well, then they’ll be able to pay debt and investors. If the company suddenly faces financial difficulties, you can be in trouble since this company won’t be able to deal with the debt crushing the company during economic turmoil. You want a company’s total debt level to be lower than the company’s equity levels. This doesn’t mean you can’t invest in a company with some debt; just try to find one that has the least amount unless you don’t mind taking the risk.
This represents some of the information you should learn about a company before making this decision. Take your time to learn about the points just mentioned and anything else you can uncover, like the company’s net income or its profit margins. The more information you have, the better you’ll feel about your investment, no matter which way it ultimately goes.
Disclaimer: This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Tucker Carlson says his show has obtained new Hunter Biden emails that expose corruption — they will

Tucker Carlson says his show has obtained new Hunter Biden emails that expose corruption — they will be displayed tonight at 8pm EST

BREAKING : @ TuckerCarlson says his show has obtained new Hunter Biden emails that expose corruption — they will be @ @ @ @ @ on Fox News .
The show has obtained new Hunter Biden emails that expose corruption @ @ @ @ @ to miss tonight ’ s report .
Tune in at 8pm EST on # FoxNews

BREAKING: @TuckerCarlson says his show has obtained new Hunter Biden emails that expose corruption — they will be displayed tonight at 8pm EST on Fox News.
The show has obtained new Hunter Biden emails that expose corruption. You will not want to miss tonight’s report. Tune in at 8pm EST on #FoxNews
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) October 15, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Nomi Prins Explains That $7 Trillion the Fed Magically Created

With a long history writing about Wall Street and the economy , Nomi talks about her decision to return to finish her PhD during quarantine .
Then , their conversation turns to what has been happening in the national and global economy as a result of the pandemic .
Nomi contextualizes the current financial situation with a brief history of the Federal Reserve .
She explains to Paul what actions the Federal Reserve has taken in the past few months and how those choices ripple out across the globe .
Nomi recounts her recent trip to the Hoover Dam , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a project undertaken in a moment of financial crisis that benefited the country and the planet .
Nomi Prins is an American author , journalist , and Senior Fellow at Demos .
She has worked as a managing director at Goldman-Sachs and as a Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns , as well as having worked as a senior strategist at Lehman Brothers and analyst at the Chase Manhattan Bank .
Prins is known for her books All the Presidents ’ Bankers : The Hidden Alliances that Drive American Power and Collusion : @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Literary Hub, Released on 10/14/20
With a long history writing about Wall Street and the economy, Nomi talks about her decision to return to finish her PhD during quarantine. Then, their conversation turns to what has been happening in the national and global economy as a result of the pandemic. Nomi contextualizes the current financial situation with a brief history of the Federal Reserve. She explains to Paul what actions the Federal Reserve has taken in the past few months and how those choices ripple out across the globe. Nomi recounts her recent trip to the Hoover Dam, holding it up as an example of a project undertaken in a moment of financial crisis that benefited the country and the planet.
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Nomi Prins is an American author, journalist, and Senior Fellow at Demos. She has worked as a managing director at Goldman-Sachs and as a Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns, as well as having worked as a senior strategist at Lehman Brothers and analyst at the Chase Manhattan Bank. Prins is known for her books All the Presidents’ Bankers: The Hidden Alliances that Drive American Power and Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Europe Extends Economic Shutdown, Equities Fall (Euro Stoxx had only one advances versus 49 declines

Europe Extends Economic Shutdown, Equities Fall (Euro Stoxx had only one advances versus 49 declines)

( Bloomberg ) — Londoners will be banned from mixing with other households indoors and Paris is set for a @ @ @ @ @ struggle to cope with record new coronavirus cases around the region .
Prime Minister Boris @ @ @ @ @ tighter restrictions in the U.K. capital starting this weekend , while French President Emmanuel Macronwill @ @ @ @ @ the country ’ s biggest cities to their homes between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. @ @ @ @ @ .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel implored citizens to abide by distancing rules and avoid groups @ @ @ @ @ Europe to deal with the disease have caused confusion and stoked unrest amid the pandemic-weary @ @ @ @ @ hospitalization and death rates — which keep rising steadily .
Leaders have little recourse but @ @ @ @ @ down .
Johnson was adamant he did not want a second lockdown but now the @ @ @ @ @ circuit-breaker ” with schools closed for two weeks is in the air .
And like @ @ @ @ @ .
Euro Stoxx had only one advances versus 49 declines .

by confoundedinterest17
(Bloomberg) — Londoners will be banned from mixing with other households indoors and Paris is set for a curfew, as European leaders struggle to cope with record new coronavirus cases around the region.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government mandated tighter restrictions in the U.K. capital starting this weekend, while French President Emmanuel Macronwill confine residents of nine of the country’s biggest cities to their homes between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for four weeks from Saturday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel implored citizens to abide by distancing rules and avoid groups.
The varied approaches around Europe to deal with the disease have caused confusion and stoked unrest amid the pandemic-weary public, especially amid low hospitalization and death rates — which keep rising steadily.
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Leaders have little recourse but to tell people to knuckle down. Johnson was adamant he did not want a second lockdown but now the prospect of a so-called “circuit-breaker” with schools closed for two weeks is in the air.
And like that, Euro stocks fell. Euro Stoxx had only one advances versus 49 declines.
The face of a sick America.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Hacking Wall Street to Close the Wealth Gap

Just like the legend of a bow-and-arrow toting , Sherwood Forest-dwelling vigilante , Menlo Park , Calif.-based Robinhood set out to bring that sentiment to the retail investing set with a brokerage app .
The company was founded in April 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt , who had previously built high-frequency trading platforms for financial institutions .
Their goal was to provide everyone with access to the financial markets , not just the wealthy… just like the Merry Men would do with unsuspecting victims traveling through Sherwood Forest .
The idea was a hit .
No one had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This made investing affordable for people of any age and income .
Today , the app has over 13 million users with an average age of 31 .
The company has no storefront branches and operates entirely online without fees… and , as customers found out last week , no customer service .
And just like the fairytale… There ’ s a Nemesis in This Story , Too This past Friday , customers logged in to find that their shares had been liquidated and that withdrawals were pending… and not to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to Robinhood , they also found that it could take up to three weeks for the company ’ s fraud department to get back to them .
A Robinhood spokesperson said this was no fault of theirs and that “ a limited number of customers ” were affected .
I ’ m not here to criticize Robinhood—I ’ ve been a customer since its earliest days .
But I am here to point out trends .
And there are two big ones that we must take note of in the markets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Stay Robinhood set the stage for zero-commission trading , which attracted more people to investing .
When commissions were $ 9.99 ( remember paying to enter a position and again when you exited , along with any applicable broker fees ? )
, investors had to take that into consideration .
The added cash costs served as a good deterrent against trading with smaller amounts of money .
Those fees could put a dent in your wins or amplify your losses in a big hurry .
The coronavirus was the next prong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People found themselves with more time on their hands , $ 1,200 in relief money , and the need to make more cash .
So they turned to the markets .
About half of investors on the Robinhood app say they are brand-new to investing .
We can assume at least some are making impulse bets… rather than using proven systems like the kinds our Mauldin Economics editors use to deliver consistent , market-beating results .
With no commissions , there ’ s no downside to buying and selling without a system… for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are reports that some billionaires are complaining about Robinhood amateurs moving the market .
Shares of Hertz ( HTZ ) bounced 800 % after declaring bankruptcy .
The fact that the company does not have enough assets to meet its debt obligations somehow didn ’ t raise a red flag .
And the momentum of investors continued into the summer .
In June , 4.3 million shares traded each day , on average .
That was about four times the numbers of trades at E*Trade ( ETFC ) for the same period .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing tired of Robinhood… even though it ’ s not perfect .
But the competition it distanced itself from has caught on .
Will it catch up ?
Trend 2 : The Sheriff of Nottingham ’ s Troops Are Joining Forces Other online brokers cut their fees in rapid succession to compete with Robinhood .
Of course , there are some exceptions to this rule .
For example , trading on other exchanges or the over-the-counter markets ( which Robinhood doesn ’ t offer ) .
Fewer commissions did , in fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , it made making money more complex for the companies involved .
So , for their next act , the bigger brokers want to put their arrows into fewer quivers .
• Late last year , Charles Schwab ( SCHW ) announced its plans to merge with TD Ameritrade .
Shockingly , regulators and shareholders approved it .
The $ 26 billion deal closed just last week .
• Morgan Stanley ’ s ( MS ) solution is to spend $ 13 billion to buy E*Trade and , in turn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as more active traders and options traders .
This means that Robinhood is the one setting the new standard for investing… not the giants from the past .
If the coronavirus taught us anything , it ’ s that we will be less and less dependent on brick-and-mortar locations… even for handling our financials .
It ’ s clear that financial technology—fintech—is the future of banking and investing .
But at what cost ?
Most people still want to be able to reach a customer service representative when it has something to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you might want someone to call if you ’ re unable to place a trade due to an outage… which seems to still be an issue on Robinhood .
According to Downdetector , Robinhood has experienced outages every month so far in 2020 .
And the company is currently facing lawsuits due to outages in March .
And don ’ t forget the tragic story of the 20-year-old “ options investor ” who took his own life after he believed he was assigned almost a million dollars ’ worth of leverage .
Could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , answered customer service call ?
Sadly , we will never know .
What we do know is that trading and investing are far riskier without expert guidance—and getting help on demand ( and potentially for a small fee ) could go a long way .
Perhaps that might be the opportunity for platforms like E*Trade and Ameritrade to “ rob ” Robinhood of some of its thunder .

by Dawn Pennington
Just like the legend of a bow-and-arrow toting, Sherwood Forest-dwelling vigilante, Menlo Park, Calif.-based Robinhood set out to bring that sentiment to the retail investing set with a brokerage app.
The company was founded in April 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, who had previously built high-frequency trading platforms for financial institutions. Their goal was to provide everyone with access to the financial markets, not just the wealthy… just like the Merry Men would do with unsuspecting victims traveling through Sherwood Forest.
The idea was a hit. No one had ever offered stock trades with zero commissions. This made investing affordable for people of any age and income. Today, the app has over 13 million users with an average age of 31.
The company has no storefront branches and operates entirely online without fees… and, as customers found out last week, no customer service.
And just like the fairytale…
There’s a Nemesis in This Story, Too
This past Friday, customers logged in to find that their shares had been liquidated and that withdrawals were pending… and not to their linked bank accounts.
When they reached out to Robinhood, they also found that it could take up to three weeks for the company’s fraud department to get back to them. A Robinhood spokesperson said this was no fault of theirs and that “a limited number of customers” were affected.
I’m not here to criticize Robinhood—I’ve been a customer since its earliest days. But I am here to point out trends. And there are two big ones that we must take note of in the markets.
Trend 1: Free Trades Are Here to Stay
Robinhood set the stage for zero-commission trading, which attracted more people to investing.
When commissions were $9.99 (remember paying to enter a position and again when you exited, along with any applicable broker fees?), investors had to take that into consideration.
The added cash costs served as a good deterrent against trading with smaller amounts of money. Those fees could put a dent in your wins or amplify your losses in a big hurry.
Source: Quartz
The coronavirus was the next prong in this change of brokerage culture. People found themselves with more time on their hands, $1,200 in relief money, and the need to make more cash.
So they turned to the markets.
About half of investors on the Robinhood app say they are brand-new to investing. We can assume at least some are making impulse bets… rather than using proven systems like the kinds our Mauldin Economics editors use to deliver consistent, market-beating results.
With no commissions, there’s no downside to buying and selling without a system… for the individual. But now, there are reports that some billionaires are complaining about Robinhood amateurs moving the market.
Shares of Hertz (HTZ) bounced 800% after declaring bankruptcy. The fact that the company does not have enough assets to meet its debt obligations somehow didn’t raise a red flag.
We are primarily funded by readers. Please subscribe and donate to support us!
And the momentum of investors continued into the summer. In June, 4.3 million shares traded each day, on average. That was about four times the numbers of trades at E*Trade (ETFC) for the same period.
Source: FinancialPlanning
Investors don’t seem to be growing tired of Robinhood… even though it’s not perfect.
But the competition it distanced itself from has caught on. Will it catch up?
Trend 2: The Sheriff of Nottingham’s Troops Are Joining Forces
Other online brokers cut their fees in rapid succession to compete with Robinhood. Of course, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, trading on other exchanges or the over-the-counter markets (which Robinhood doesn’t offer).
Fewer commissions did, in fact, mean more trades. But at the same time, it made making money more complex for the companies involved.
So, for their next act, the bigger brokers want to put their arrows into fewer quivers.
Late last year, Charles Schwab (SCHW) announced its plans to merge with TD Ameritrade. Shockingly, regulators and shareholders approved it. The $26 billion deal closed just last week.
Morgan Stanley’s (MS) solution is to spend $13 billion to buy E*Trade and, in turn, gain access to a younger audience as well as more active traders and options traders.
This means that Robinhood is the one setting the new standard for investing… not the giants from the past.
The Future Is Fintech
If the coronavirus taught us anything, it’s that we will be less and less dependent on brick-and-mortar locations… even for handling our financials.
It’s clear that financial technology—fintech—is the future of banking and investing. But at what cost?
Most people still want to be able to reach a customer service representative when it has something to do with their money. Plus, you might want someone to call if you’re unable to place a trade due to an outage… which seems to still be an issue on Robinhood.
Source: Downdetector
According to Downdetector, Robinhood has experienced outages every month so far in 2020. And the company is currently facing lawsuits due to outages in March.
And don’t forget the tragic story of the 20-year-old “options investor” who took his own life after he believed he was assigned almost a million dollars’ worth of leverage.
Could this have been prevented with a simple, answered customer service call? Sadly, we will never know.
What we do know is that trading and investing are far riskier without expert guidance—and getting help on demand (and potentially for a small fee) could go a long way.
Perhaps that might be the opportunity for platforms like E*Trade and Ameritrade to “rob” Robinhood of some of its thunder.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--The Problem with Biden’s “Kitchen Sink” Solution to Social Security

No matter who is elected president in less than three weeks , Social Security will be one of the largest challenges they ’ ll have to address during their term .
According to a Bankrate article , time is running out for anyone to do anything : “ The Social Security Administration ( SSA ) is projecting that retirees will receive 100 percent of their promised benefits for only 15 more years , after which only 79 percent of those payouts would be recovered .
Meanwhile , about 65 million Americans in 2020 will receive payments.
” Should Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solutions , which were listed in the same article : • Americans who have been receiving payments for at least 20 years would see a higher benefit .
• Base annual increases off a price index for the elderly .
With the exception of the first one , these “ solutions ” would require more revenue ( or a higher allocation of revenue ) from a system that ’ s already a budgetary mess .
Not to mention , Biden ’ s proposal of more payroll taxes on the wealthy could backfire .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax bill could simply find loopholes or move to a country that has lower taxes than the U.S.
There ’ s no doubt that the “ doomsday clock ” for Social Security and Medicare is set at “ 3 minutes to midnight.
” The trustees have made this point very clear .
There ’ s also no question that Biden views “ more government ” as a solution to Social Security ’ s problems .
So of course his “ kitchen sink ” package of changes are typically Democratic : More tax and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government .
So Biden ’ s “ package ” of policy proposals for Social Security raise the following questions : • Is the answer to Social Security woes more reliance on the government ?
• Is more “ tax and spend ” going to lead the U.S. into more trouble down the road ?
• Does Biden stand any reasonable chance of saving Social Security ?
Unfortunately , retirees have to deal with emergencies , increasing healthcare expenses , and inflation that eats up the meager 2021 cost of living adjustment of just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government ” or “ more taxes ” are the solutions offered by a Biden presidency , those issues also have to be factored in .
But after 2034 , it might not matter much – not unless some original ideas come to fruition .
Until then , you should consider preparing by taking matters into your own hands .
The Best Answer Is : “ Take Back Control of Your Retirement ” There ’ s no denying that Social Security is in dire straits .
Yet if Joe Biden is elected as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he rolls out the “ solutions ” that he ’ s put on the table so far , the solvency of the entitlements program could deescalate even faster .
So now is the time to focus on protecting your retirement savings .
Examine your allocations , consider your risk levels , and look at adding precious metals such as gold and silver .
They have been proven to act as a hedge against messes like this .

From Birch Gold Group
No matter who is elected president in less than three weeks, Social Security will be one of the largest challenges they’ll have to address during their term.
According to a Bankrate article, time is running out for anyone to do anything: “The Social Security Administration (SSA) is projecting that retirees will receive 100 percent of their promised benefits for only 15 more years, after which only 79 percent of those payouts would be recovered. Meanwhile, about 65 million Americans in 2020 will receive payments.”
Should Joe Biden be elected, he has some proposed solutions, which were listed in the same article:
Apply payroll taxes on wages above $400,000. Increase special minimum benefits for Americans who’ve worked for 30 years. Americans who have been receiving payments for at least 20 years would see a higher benefit. Increase benefits for survivors or widowed spouses. Base annual increases off a price index for the elderly.
With the exception of the first one, these “solutions” would require more revenue (or a higher allocation of revenue) from a system that’s already a budgetary mess.
Not to mention, Biden’s proposal of more payroll taxes on the wealthy could backfire. For example, those facing a higher tax bill could simply find loopholes or move to a country that has lower taxes than the U.S.
Biden’s Plan Raises the Some Important Questions
There’s no doubt that the “doomsday clock” for Social Security and Medicare is set at “3 minutes to midnight.” The trustees have made this point very clear.
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There’s also no question that Biden views “more government” as a solution to Social Security’s problems. So of course his “kitchen sink” package of changes are typically Democratic: More tax and spend, more reliance on a bureaucratic government.
So Biden’s “package” of policy proposals for Social Security raise the following questions:
Is the answer to Social Security woes more reliance on the government? Is more “tax and spend” going to lead the U.S. into more trouble down the road? Does Biden stand any reasonable chance of saving Social Security?
Unfortunately, retirees have to deal with emergencies, increasing healthcare expenses, and inflation that eats up the meager 2021 cost of living adjustment of just 1.3%
So, if “more government” or “more taxes” are the solutions offered by a Biden presidency, those issues also have to be factored in.
But after 2034, it might not matter much – not unless some original ideas come to fruition. Until then, you should consider preparing by taking matters into your own hands.
The Best Answer Is: “Take Back Control of Your Retirement”
There’s no denying that Social Security is in dire straits. Yet if Joe Biden is elected as the next president of the United States and he rolls out the “solutions” that he’s put on the table so far, the solvency of the entitlements program could deescalate even faster.
So now is the time to focus on protecting your retirement savings. Examine your allocations, consider your risk levels, and look at adding precious metals such as gold and silver. They have been proven to act as a hedge against messes like this.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Twitter is censoring Congress. What is going on.

Wake Up Call for the masses .
Big Tech Is China .
Don ’ t matter what side you are @ @ @ @ @ deep shit in the coming decade if you let behaviour like this continue .

Wake Up Call for the masses. Big Tech Is China.
Don’t matter what side you are on, America is in deep shit in the coming decade if you let behaviour like this continue.
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h/t OMGRainbow


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--SGT Report’s account and many more have JUST been deleted!

At least there ’ s some at Butchute :

Wow!
www.youtube.com/channel/UC2nQYGjfe9I_tgWpqgJorUg
🚨YOUTUBE PURGE – LATEST LIST🚨 Destroying the Illusion
Redpill78
PrayingMedic
Joe M
IPOT
X22 Report
Edge of Wonder
SGT Report
Spaceshot76
WokeSocieties
Amazing Polly
Truth & Art TV
PatriotsSoapbox
Dustin Nemos⁰
InTheMatrixxx
AndWeKnow
Stroppy Me
JustInformed Talk
Sarah Westall — Jordan Bourne (@DigitalAsset17) October 15, 2020
At least there’s some at Butchute:
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www.bitchute.com/channel/nLPcg68RnP97/
x22 report gone too!
🚨🚨YOUTUBE PURGE UPDATE 🚨🚨 LIST OF CHANNELS REMOVED FROM YOUTUBE THIS MORNING:
– @RedPill78
– @X22Report
– @IPOT1776
– Destroying the Illusion
– @wokesocieties YouTube is trying to claim violations of "malicious harassment", no doubt over reporting on Hunter Biden. pic.twitter.com/VmWpo21Q1p — Jordan Bourne (@DigitalAsset17) October 15, 2020
h/t ClawIII


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Q3 GDP Forecast To Be 35.23% (Atl Fed), 14.07% (NY Fed), Q4 GDP Forecast To Be 4.820% (NY Fed)

The good news is that 1 ) Q3 GDP is forecast to be 35.23 % ( Atl Fed ) or @ @ @ @ @ and 2 ) Q4 GDP is forecast to be 4.82 % .
Ok , not @ @ @ @ @ growth , but still respectable .
The average QoQ Real GDP growth is 2.4 % @ @ @ @ @ 4.82 % is still over 2x the average GDP since 1984 .

by confoundedinterest17
The good news is that 1) Q3 GDP is forecast to be 35.23% (Atl Fed) or 14.07 (NY Fed) and 2) Q4 GDP is forecast to be 4.82%. Ok, not as YUGE as Q3 GDP growth, but still respectable.
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The average QoQ Real GDP growth is 2.4% since 1984. So, 4.82% is still over 2x the average GDP since 1984.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--To influence the 2020 election, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and social media technocrats b

To influence the 2020 election, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and social media technocrats banned all sharing of information about Hunter and Joe Biden’s self-serving deals with Ukraine.

Everyone knew it would eventually happen and today is the day .
In an effort to influence the 2020 U.S. election , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , Twitter and the social media technocrats have crossed the Rubicon today and banned all sharing of the explosive information about Hunter and Joe Biden ’ s self-serving deals with Ukraine .
In an effort to stop evidence from surfacing showing candidate Joe Biden lied about his involvement with corrupt Ukraine business deals , Facebook and Twitter have openly deployed their activist technicians to generate algorithms blocking content sharing of The New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all users , including White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany are being removed from all platforms for sharing the story .
So much for Facebook ’ s claims to be a neutral platform : One of its top execs just put the social media giant firmly in the pro-Biden camp .
And Twitter soon followed suit .
Andy Stone , Facebook ’ s policy communications manager , boasted about burying The Post ’ s story on proof that Hunter Biden merchandized access to his dad .
Stone ’ s tweet Wednesday morning : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the New York Post , I want be clear that this story is eligible to be fact-checked by Facebook ’ s third-party fact-checking partners .
In the meantime , we are reducing its distribution on our platform.
” Within hours , Twitter was preventing users from tweeting out the story — with a high-tech trick that let you seem to post it , only to send your tweet into some holding-tank limbo .
Its excuse was the supposed “ lack of authoritative reporting on the origins of the materials included in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
— violate its “ Hacked Materials Policy.
” That The Post made it very clear how the information ended up in the newspaper ’ s possession didn ’ t matter .
( read more ) This is the moment when the event horizon is crossed .
This is the moment when Big Tech goes all-in to influence the election .
This is the moment of no retreat for those who own and operate the social media platforms .
If they lose the 2020 election , the social media platforms will be regulated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are all-in .
These entities are worth hundreds of billions , and all of those stakeholders are now exposed to the outcome of the 2020 election .
The scale of the financial risk shows how severe this move is… yes , they are all-in .
It should also be remembered that former FBI chief-legal-counsel James Baker is now the lead counsel for Facebook .
Remarkably , and reflecting the strength and accuracy of the documentary evidence , according to Politico the Biden campaign is now making a strategic retreat from their previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement , Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said , “ we have reviewed Joe Biden ’ s official schedules from the time and no meeting , as alleged by the New York Post , ever took place.
” [ … ] Biden ’ s campaign would not rule out the possibility that the former VP had some kind of informal interaction with Pozharskyi , which wouldn ’ t appear on Biden ’ s official schedule .
But they said any encounter would have been cursory .
Pozharskyi did not respond to a request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yet , despite the shift in the Biden campaign statement ; which now reflects the accuracy of the New York Post reporting ; the tech overlords are still trying to protect their candidate .

Everyone knew it would eventually happen and today is the day. In an effort to influence the 2020 U.S. election, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and the social media technocrats have crossed the Rubicon today and banned all sharing of the explosive information about Hunter and Joe Biden’s self-serving deals with Ukraine.
In an effort to stop evidence from surfacing showing candidate Joe Biden lied about his involvement with corrupt Ukraine business deals, Facebook and Twitter have openly deployed their activist technicians to generate algorithms blocking content sharing of The New York Post article(s). Additionally all users, including White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany are being removed from all platforms for sharing the story.
The New York Post responds:
So much for Facebook’s claims to be a neutral platform: One of its top execs just put the social media giant firmly in the pro-Biden camp. And Twitter soon followed suit. Andy Stone, Facebook’s policy communications manager, boasted about burying The Post’s story on proof that Hunter Biden merchandized access to his dad.
Stone’s tweet Wednesday morning: “While I will intentionally not link to the New York Post, I want be clear that this story is eligible to be fact-checked by Facebook’s third-party fact-checking partners. In the meantime, we are reducing its distribution on our platform.” Within hours, Twitter was preventing users from tweeting out the story — with a high-tech trick that let you seem to post it, only to send your tweet into some holding-tank limbo. Its excuse was the supposed “lack of authoritative reporting on the origins of the materials included in the article,” which might — might! — violate its “Hacked Materials Policy.” That The Post made it very clear how the information ended up in the newspaper’s possession didn’t matter. (read more)
This is the moment when the event horizon is crossed. This is the moment when Big Tech goes all-in to influence the election. This is the moment of no retreat for those who own and operate the social media platforms. If they lose the 2020 election, the social media platforms will be regulated and dismantled…. they know it… and they are all-in.
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These entities are worth hundreds of billions, and all of those stakeholders are now exposed to the outcome of the 2020 election. The scale of the financial risk shows how severe this move is… yes, they are all-in. It should also be remembered that former FBI chief-legal-counsel James Baker is now the lead counsel for Facebook.
Remarkably, and reflecting the strength and accuracy of the documentary evidence, according to Politico the Biden campaign is now making a strategic retreat from their previous denials:
[…] In a statement, Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said, “we have reviewed Joe Biden’s official schedules from the time and no meeting, as alleged by the New York Post, ever took place.” […] Biden’s campaign would not rule out the possibility that the former VP had some kind of informal interaction with Pozharskyi, which wouldn’t appear on Biden’s official schedule. But they said any encounter would have been cursory. Pozharskyi did not respond to a request for comment. (read more)
Yet, despite the shift in the Biden campaign statement; which now reflects the accuracy of the New York Post reporting; the tech overlords are still trying to protect their candidate.
So terrible that Facebook and Twitter took down the story of “Smoking Gun” emails related to Sleepy Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, in the @NYPost. It is only the beginning for them. There is nothing worse than a corrupt politician. REPEAL SECTION 230!!! t.co/g1RJFpIVUZ — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 14, 2020
Twitter has blocked users from tweeting the link to the @nypost's story on Hunter Biden. So we put it on our website for you to read and share. Click, share, and RT! t.co/tZwybnoW0e — House Judiciary GOP (@JudiciaryGOP) October 14, 2020
.@Facebook explain your decision to censor the sourced reporting of the @nypost. Did Biden campaign ask you to do so? pic.twitter.com/FdGQV5N7i3 — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) October 14, 2020
To Boldly Go Where No American Media Platform Has Gone Before t.co/MKF6YsdamN — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) October 14, 2020
Whoa! They are changing their position. t.co/2zsScsMHMt — Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) October 14, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--Big Bang Theory: Will Adopting SOFR Trigger Sales On Swaps?

The Federal Reserve of New York developed the secured overnight financing rate , or SOFR , to overcome the shortcomings of LIBOR .
( Bloomberg ) — It ’ s being called the “ big bang , ” and it has derivatives traders on high alert .
In a critical development in the global shift away from old benchmarks that was triggered by Libor ’ s shortcomings , interest-rate swaps on more than $ 80 trillion in notional debt will transition this weekend to a new rate for determining their value .
While the switch to the secured overnight financing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to boost longer-term liquidity in the new benchmark , it also is fueling concerns about unruly price action because it is expected to trigger the sale of swaps on tens of billions of dollars of debt .
“ The big bang is one of the most important steps in the Libor transition , ” said Marcus Burnett , director of SOFR Academy , an education technology firm whose clients include banks and asset managers .
“ We expect rates desks from the largest banks in New York to be participating.
” The reset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective federal funds rate in calculations that value swaps , is part of a push to make SOFR a standard U.S. reference rate in debt and derivatives markets .
SOFR is intended to replace dollar Libor , which still underpins hundreds of trillions of dollars of assets such as mortgages in the U.S. and syndicated loans in Asia .
The big bang follows a smaller-scale pivot in Europe this July , a less-complicated switch that occurred without much impact on the imarket .
Interest rate swaps allow two parties to trade one stream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set period of time .
The most common variety , known as a vanilla swap , involves exchanging payments from a fixed rate for payments from an adjustable rate that is based on Libor or some other reference rate .
Another kind , known as a basis swap , involves two adjustable rates .
While SOFR has struggled to gain traction since its introduction in 2018 , analysts say the upcoming big bang has already triggered a shift toward more trading in SOFR-linked swaps .
This could help pave the way for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate will be in the future , addressing one of the new benchmark ’ s key weaknesses .
The big bang “ will have a very , very good impact on liquidity , ” said Jason Granet , chief Libor transition officer at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. SOFR is really just The Fed Funds Target upper bound ( yellow line ) less 16 basis points or so .
Here is the SOFR vs Swaps curves .
Much ado about nothing ?

by confoundedinterest17
The Federal Reserve of New York developed the secured overnight financing rate, or SOFR, to overcome the shortcomings of LIBOR.
(Bloomberg) — It’s being called the “big bang,” and it has derivatives traders on high alert.
In a critical development in the global shift away from old benchmarks that was triggered by Libor’s shortcomings, interest-rate swaps on more than $80 trillion in notional debt will transition this weekend to a new rate for determining their value.
While the switch to the secured overnight financing rate, or SOFR, is expected to boost longer-term liquidity in the new benchmark, it also is fueling concerns about unruly price action because it is expected to trigger the sale of swaps on tens of billions of dollars of debt.
“The big bang is one of the most important steps in the Libor transition,” said Marcus Burnett, director of SOFR Academy, an education technology firm whose clients include banks and asset managers. “We expect rates desks from the largest banks in New York to be participating.”
The reset, which will see SOFR replace the effective federal funds rate in calculations that value swaps, is part of a push to make SOFR a standard U.S. reference rate in debt and derivatives markets. SOFR is intended to replace dollar Libor, which still underpins hundreds of trillions of dollars of assets such as mortgages in the U.S. and syndicated loans in Asia. The big bang follows a smaller-scale pivot in Europe this July, a less-complicated switch that occurred without much impact on the imarket.
Interest rate swaps allow two parties to trade one stream of payments for another, over a set period of time. The most common variety, known as a vanilla swap, involves exchanging payments from a fixed rate for payments from an adjustable rate that is based on Libor or some other reference rate. Another kind, known as a basis swap, involves two adjustable rates.
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While SOFR has struggled to gain traction since its introduction in 2018, analysts say the upcoming big bang has already triggered a shift toward more trading in SOFR-linked swaps.
This could help pave the way for a curve that reflects expectations for where the rate will be in the future, addressing one of the new benchmark’s key weaknesses.
The big bang “will have a very, very good impact on liquidity,” said Jason Granet, chief Libor transition officer at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
SOFR is really just The Fed Funds Target upper bound (yellow line) less 16 basis points or so.
Here is the SOFR vs Swaps curves.
Much ado about nothing?


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-15--SPYGATE: Bruce Ohr Forced To Retire From DOJ To Avoid Disciplinary Actions

Bruce Ohr retires from DOJ after informed disciplinary decision imminent on Russia case Retirement spares Ohr any potential discipline , @ @ @ @ @ new versions of his interview reports with FBI .
Bruce Ohr , the senior Justice @ @ @ @ @ the Russia case spurred significant controversy , has retired after being informed that a decision @ @ @ @ @ , the department announced Wednesday .
Ohr ’ s decision will spare him any potential @ @ @ @ @ providing information to the FBI about Christopher Steele ’ s dossier at the same time @ @ @ @ @ , worked for the same firm as Steele — Fusion GPS , run by Glenn @ @ @ @ @ that the connection created a conflict of interest .
Ohr said his bosses approved of @ @ @

Bruce Ohr retires from DOJ after informed disciplinary decision imminent on Russia case
Retirement spares Ohr any potential discipline, announced same day government releases new versions of his interview reports with FBI.
Bruce Ohr, the senior Justice Department official whose conduct in the Russia case spurred significant controversy, has retired after being informed that a decision on disciplinary action was imminent, the department announced Wednesday.
Ohr’s decision will spare him any potential punishment for his role in providing information to the FBI about Christopher Steele’s dossier at the same time his wife, Nellie Ohr, worked for the same firm as Steele — Fusion GPS, run by Glenn Simpson.
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Congressional Republicans complained that the connection created a conflict of interest. Ohr said his bosses approved of the arrangement.
justthenews.com/accountability/russia-and-ukraine-scandals/bruce-ohr-retires-doj-after-informed-disciplinary
SCOOP: A person familiar with the matter tells @CBSNews that Bruce Ohr is no longer working at DOJ. He resigned the day before he was going to be terminated by DOJ over his conduct cited in IG Horowitz report. Ohr was faulted for becoming a kind of backchannel linking dossier — Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) October 14, 2020
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