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Am I missing something here? Deflation Armageddon?

its called liquidation. For example GM just sold they're stake in Mazda, what do you think they got in return, potatoes? Being the reserve currency of the world, and the forced liquidation that is occurring the demand for dollars is high. At some point the demand for dollars will slow...

Whats simple mechanism for shorting the long bond . Perhaps using puts on TLT I have 12 - 24 month time frame.

These are difficult times. They may get worse. All indications are they will. In times of crisis the actions of individuals carry greater weight. As such act responsibly. Those of us who live in western democracies have a duty to make sure above all else that democracy survives. For...

When was the last time we had an total world wide economic collapse that caused riots, food shortages and anarchy, and where people who horded food, weapons, and gold came out on top? hmm lets see.....and end of world movies that hollywood has been producing for the last 80 years don't...

I can tell you that Florida has serious imbalances and property prices need to fall further 1) Even at this level, Property taxes are so out of whack because of the Homestead exemption. Property taxes on primary residences are adjusted one time at the sale after that they are capped at 3%...

We can pay our debts we just print more dollars. The U.S can't outright default. Plus, we are the mafia. We shakedown our neighbors and our citizens and tell them to donate some more to the cause. bada bing!

FDR died a while back if I am not mistaken. Gold is a trade, not an investment. Do you know any rich people who made their money by buying and holding gold? be informed read this and you will see why gold is a terrible investment and only a mediocre trade at best once every 30 years...

Has Anyone Seen Mike Hunt?

Average NYC drone when quizzed about Bloomy's plan to raise tolls and other taxes "I wouldn't be in favor of it, but if this is something we have to do to stimulate the economy then I'm all for it," added Angela Grant. Man I must of slept through econ 101 when we discussed how raising...

Taxpayers have no business in this business. This is what happens with Central Planning. Who knows if this is a necessary business expense. AIG should have folded and we wouldnt need to worry about this crap.

I thought that the 700,850,1T bailout plan announced at the beginning of october was the first step in setting a floor. I didn't think it was the bottom in the market, but perhaps in the crisis. I just wanted to post. That I was wrong. The crisis is far from over. I know this will...

In Soviet Russia when you default government forecloses on your neighbor!

Can't have a negative Savings Rate. You are either saving or your not. From the Social Security Administration Website ============== http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10055.html Changing demographics are driving need for changes in Social Security The main reason for Social Security’s...

There are no more bubbles. There is no one left to lend to. Inflation may not come for some time. We are facing deflation for the moment look at all assets Metals. real estate, stocks, commodities, everything is going down. the only thing going up. $US DOLLAR -Ludwig Von Mises...

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What Government run pensions cant beat the market? When the hell did this happen. No worries..they will just make em "guaranteed" http://www.usnews.com/blogs/capital-commerce/2008/10/24/nationalizing-401k-plans-down-argentine-way.html "I posted yesterday about a loopy idea floating...

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I am still not convinced that we are heading for a depression. However, if people truly really decide to stop buying frivolous crap then we are in the works for a massive shock. Been to a mall lately or just go down to your local strip mall. How many stores do you need to sell the same...

This is garbage, its just more stealth regulation for the Europeans to hinder our industries, I am sure there will be a requirement for all Financials to go green and contribute to some garbage global warming fund by 2012 How come the more regulations we get and yet will still have the same...