Finished reading Greenspan’s congressional testimony and several speeches that are in my files. His views were diametrically opposite his 1966 views about money and the Fed. I have more testimony to read, which my research assistant will get to me next week.
I started reading The Big Short again. More interesting overview of the subprime mortgage fiasco.
I was interviewed for the WakeUpCall podcast tonight. It will posted soon on the web.
And it is going to get worse. Taxes, regulations, etc, are the soft violence of the Left. Now the country will see their fundamental values–violence on campuses, the streets and anywhere they want to disrupt the economy and peaceful social order.
Source: “No Arrests Were Made . . .
“Rosa Brooks, a former Obama administration official, outlined four ways to “get rid” of President Trump, including enacting a military coup.”
Source: Ex-Obama Official Suggests ‘Military Coup’ Against Trump
More tit for tat coming?
“Iran says Trump’s travel ban has forced its hand.”
Source: Iran Just Officially Ditched the Dollar in Major Blow to US: Here’s Why It Matters
“The movie Groundhog’s day, was released back in 1993, starring Bill Murray. Murray plays an arrogant Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during an assignment…”
Source: Gold & Silver about to repeat very bullish pattern? » Kimble Charting Solutions
With the Christie era thankfully ending, New Jerseyans will feel the sting of Murphynomics–higher taxes and more spending.
“When our governor first ran for office, he promised to remake the Supreme Court so he could make progress on key issues like property taxes; no such luck; meanwhile the Donald is getting his way in D.C.?
Source: Trump’s batting 1.000 with the court; Christie’s striking out | Mulshine
Read more of Greenspan’s congressional testimony and speeches from the late 1990s and early 2000s as the dot com bubble was unfolding. Reading his remarks has been painful. Could you imagine having to listen to them? Yuck.
Spoke with a long-time observer of New Jersey’s political scene and told him I will be posting a major annoucment on my blog on Saturday.
“In the War on Terror, Israel’s Government is Not a Reliable Friend of the American People—But Neither is Our Own By Brian P. McGlinchey Thanks to last summer’s release of 28 pages…”
Source: Like Saudi Arabia, Israel Has a Soft Spot for Sunni Extremism | 28Pages.org
“Long-sought confidential documents shine a bright light on the powers of this law enforcement agency at the beginning of an era highly likely to be marked by vociferous protest and reactionary state repression.”
Source: Secret Docs Reveal: President Trump Has Inherited an FBI With Vast Hidden Powers