But capitalism is a problem now, wouldn't you agree? I mean, a part of this recession is the materialism people have come across. I would not call our economy a problem, but nearly every aspect of it is. Too many toxicities make its products liabilities.
Depends on how you define "problem". This is reality. This is what is. If it came so, it was intended to. What do you propose, in other words?
You can change my view on things. 99.9% people have stagnant, unchanging philosophies.
I think media numbness is a bigger "problem", one that nobody is aware of, either.
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So in the end, it all comes back to vain politicians who misuse power? I feel we're getting somewhere!
There is a theory that nearly every president of the USA has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. If that's anywhere near true, we're fucked.
So you believe in fate? That we are all predestined?
I believe in the logical chaos (spirals), nurture, and positive intent, as well as social numbness and misinformation This tells me that control over oneself is not for everybody, but a select lucky few, and those lucky few are not often in the position to improve the world.
There is a theory that nearly every president of the USA has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. If that's anywhere near true, we're fucked.
I think that is true for many positions that give power. My HOA board is a classic example of power being handed to bloated ego's. It's volunteer position that is supposed to be a benevolent service to our community. The biggest f***ing unethical ass munches on the planet earth, have found their way on to the board just so they can play king shit on the pettiest of volunteer turd islands.
Lincoln was spot on right when he said Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
The biggest f***ing unethical ass munches on the planet earth, have found their way on to the board just so they can play king shit on the pettiest of volunteer turd islands.
I'm sorry to hear this Vegas. I think Presidents will never be greater than Lincoln, sad to say.
I agree Lincoln was pivotal to US history, I think modern media has made it much harder for any president to ever come close to Lincoln's iconic image.
well most people think he was sympathetic to slaves when he actually only wanted to keep the union together. he even said that if it were avoidable, he wouldnt have emancipated them.
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Remember the String of Ears
"to the worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish."
If modern media were around back then we might not think good things about a great number of people
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So, essentially what your saying, Vegas, is that we are going to be going into another Great Depression?...
Also, that Kondratieff wave scares the crap out of me...
Many of the conditions the exist today are worse then they were as we entered into the depression in the 30's. Your best bet is to place your money in assets where the fundamentals have not been impaired. Commodities are a no brainer, sugar, grains, etc. All are way down and will never die, your wealth will be preserved.
Precious metals, where I have place most of my attention up until now (but now focusing on commodities) is a good place to hold your wealth for at least 5 years. It will be a bubble no question but you sell when everyone is in a frenzy to buy. I'm not one suggesting gold to the moon, but it will easily double or triple in value. It is recommended you hold 10% to 15% of your investments in precious metals.
I subscribe to this even if we should realize a relative recovery soon. The reason is there are other huge, HUGE hurdles we need to get past around 2016, I'll explain in another post if you like. So it's wise to have an oh shit all hell has broken loose safety nest.
Their are however some things that exist today they did not then, technology is much better, we have a global economy so recovery may find a way, but since everyone is pinned to the dollar I don't see it as a positive. They can't stop the contraction, $50 trillion has been destroyed and trying to pull out a TARP, stimulus, or recovery package (whatever you want to call it) for $2 or even $4 trillion is like trying to catch Godzilla falling from the sky with a few bed mattresses.
Read a few of these and you will see where my concerns are at. I have been following this trend for over 3 years, I wish I could be more up beat.
I work in IT but I am also an investor so I follow this stuff pretty diligently. I hate risk, so I learn a lot about what I am considering before dropping money into it.
Great read, this breaks down what the FED is pretty accurately, if reading isn't you bag then hit YouTube and search the Federal Reserve, there are a number of vics that do it too. Then you will know just how deep the Rabbit hole goes. The FED is the machine city, the source, but I don't see Neo anywhere.
You can change my view on things. 99.9% people have stagnant, unchanging philosophies.
I think media numbness is a bigger "problem", one that nobody is aware of, either. There is a theory that nearly every president of the USA has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. If that's anywhere near true, we're fucked.
So you believe in fate? That we are all predestined?
The future is unwritten.
If a person changes they change their future.. that is what I believe.
I never know what to think sometimes. I mean, you could look at a choice you've made, and then be like *was I supposed to*?
Everyone thinks differently.
Offtopic: Kratos is the shit.
Exactly.
You always have good and bad tho. There is no getting around it.
I think that is true for many positions that give power. My HOA board is a classic example of power being handed to bloated ego's. It's volunteer position that is supposed to be a benevolent service to our community. The biggest f***ing unethical ass munches on the planet earth, have found their way on to the board just so they can play king shit on the pettiest of volunteer turd islands.
Lincoln was spot on right when he said Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
I'm sorry to hear this Vegas. I think Presidents will never be greater than Lincoln, sad to say.
Smart man.
"to the worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish."
"to the worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish."
Also, that Kondratieff wave scares the crap out of me...
Many of the conditions the exist today are worse then they were as we entered into the depression in the 30's. Your best bet is to place your money in assets where the fundamentals have not been impaired. Commodities are a no brainer, sugar, grains, etc. All are way down and will never die, your wealth will be preserved.
Precious metals, where I have place most of my attention up until now (but now focusing on commodities) is a good place to hold your wealth for at least 5 years. It will be a bubble no question but you sell when everyone is in a frenzy to buy. I'm not one suggesting gold to the moon, but it will easily double or triple in value. It is recommended you hold 10% to 15% of your investments in precious metals.
I subscribe to this even if we should realize a relative recovery soon. The reason is there are other huge, HUGE hurdles we need to get past around 2016, I'll explain in another post if you like. So it's wise to have an oh shit all hell has broken loose safety nest.
Their are however some things that exist today they did not then, technology is much better, we have a global economy so recovery may find a way, but since everyone is pinned to the dollar I don't see it as a positive. They can't stop the contraction, $50 trillion has been destroyed and trying to pull out a TARP, stimulus, or recovery package (whatever you want to call it) for $2 or even $4 trillion is like trying to catch Godzilla falling from the sky with a few bed mattresses.
Read a few of these and you will see where my concerns are at. I have been following this trend for over 3 years, I wish I could be more up beat.
Surviving the Great Collapse
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/03/12/surviving_the_great_collapse/
DOLLAR CRISIS IN THE MAKING
Before the stampede
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Global_Economy/KC14Dj04.html
China's warning to the US: Honour your commitments
Beijing comments fuel fears China could offload its dollar reserves
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/chinas-warning-to-the-us-honour-your-commitments-1644971.html
Cash In A Mattress? No, Gold In The Closet.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/188138
Well off to take the kid to the park for now
Great read, this breaks down what the FED is pretty accurately, if reading isn't you bag then hit YouTube and search the Federal Reserve, there are a number of vics that do it too. Then you will know just how deep the Rabbit hole goes. The FED is the machine city, the source, but I don't see Neo anywhere.
GRAND ILLUSION – THE FEDERAL RESERVE
http://www.financialsense.com/editorials/quinn/2009/0311.html