Economy

We've all read about the unprecedented demands on food banks, and seen pictures of abandoned properties in Detroit. How is it affecting our local communities? Thuis thread is to tell each other about local trends. Here are some observations from ...

Forum topic - Wendy S. Delmater - May 6 2013 - 7:05am - 8 comments

I was introduced to Michael Burry in "The Big Short."  He is an economist, who became a physician and then a neurologist, I believe.  He utterly brilliant and made a fortune by understanding the sub-prime melt down several years before it ...

Forum topic - sand_puppy - Nov 22 2012 - 5:08pm - 3 comments

I have been checking books and blogs as well as some forum posts (here and in other similar websites). As a person who works helping people as my primary job (and secondary, as I volunteer as well), I am concerned about the “average” person, as well as ...

Forum topic - silviatic - May 21 2012 - 6:36pm - 6 comments

I am proudly anti FED (federal reserve, private central bank), I am not an anarchist by any means, I believe in rule of law, but I also believe in sound monetary system. Imagine my surprise when I found I am on surveillance list, which bothers me ...

Forum topic - Rory2 - May 14 2012 - 3:48am - 5 comments

A very good Frontline documentary about the fragile economy today  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/money-power-wall-street/ Cheers, Alexandre Galin Thanks for the tip, Alex.  Thanks for the tip, Alex.  Did you get to ...

Forum topic - alex123 - Apr 23 2012 - 5:57pm - 7 comments

Hi everyone, My eyes have been newly opened to the trials that our civilizations faces. I've watched the Crash Course, I regularly read Zero Hedge for news, and I've just recently discovered the amazing Archduid Report blog by John Michael ...

Forum topic - wisetraveler - Mar 25 2012 - 5:41pm - 15 comments

Hello all, I'm out here in Afghanistan and saving my money.  When I come back home I have a decision to make...  Buy MORE Gold/Silver or start to hedge with real estate rental properties?  I was hoping you guys could give me insight on this ...

Forum topic - TommyHolly - Mar 11 2012 - 10:11am - 8 comments

I've read several reports on the role of black markets, or "System D" in the European financial collapse.  This seems to be a rapidly growing trend that lends some hope for a post-petroleum, post-fiat world.  It also seems to be the root ...

Forum topic - bkeevil - Mar 4 2012 - 5:15pm - 1 comment

As I was standing in line at Chevron today, I overheard the cashier telling another customer her boss hadn't changed the prices for gas yet, even though he was currently operating at a loss. The price for a gallon of regular gas stood at $3.99. She ...

Forum topic - thejuggernaut - Feb 28 2012 - 5:07am - 25 comments

Corporations are amoral. Patriotism is considered a moral trait by some, immoral by others, but not amoral. Is it a misnomer to label a corporation, "a US multi-national" company? Montana is challenging Citizens United because of ...

Forum topic - Rihter - Jan 17 2012 - 10:21am - 2 comments