A US voters' severely limited options raises important questions about the health of the US democracy & the need for electoral reform to enhance voter choice & representation. John Stossel "It's upsetting that this government opportunist & this crass egomaniac are our choices."

$NKE continuing to not issue a strong, unequivocal condemnation of China's Uyghur situation is another example of feckless Nike's do as I say not as I do attitude. Isn't there iconic motto supposed to be a symbol of motivation, determination & the pursuit of goals? Just Do It!

Someone's sex is a biological category which is determined by chromosomes XX = females & XY = males. Gender is merely a social & cultural construct. People can identify as anything they want, but it's a simple plumbing issue. Plumbing on the inside = female & on outside = male.

Historically when you have declining private sector job creation & increasing gov't employment, w. substantial deficits, you have end with dire consequences, like economic imbalances, inflation, political fallout & long-term unemployment. Lawrence Mc Donald Will this time be different?

The banks' ostrich days of extend & pretend are rapidly drawing to a close. Kudos to NY Fed Scott Rechler for acknowledging that banks are past the denial stage of grief to acceptance & have commenced holdings mark downs. "The day of reckoning needs to come. I think it’s here."

Deionized water & DEI-onized organizations are diametrically opposed. Deionized water removes the potential problems as it is free of impurities that can interfere with results while DEI-onized bodies add potential problems that hinder, impede, taint & compromise organizations.

What's the big deal Joe Kernen Rep. Ro Khanna other than discourage investment in long-term assets, disproportionately affects those with illiquid assets or property holders who lack cash flow & creating a tax burden on assets that haven't been sold which would destabilize markets?

There's sufficient evidence that overleveraged hedge funds & undercapitalized banks are a ticking time bomb. The major market panic caused by #LTCM's demise is going to look like a market hiccup. H/T Rudy Havenstein, Senior Markets Commentator. "Why are taxpayers backstopping this?" wallstreetonparade.com/2024/09/three-…

Assuming the #DOJ is being aboveboard which is a colossal leap of faith, which has a significantly greater capacity for impact & influence, a RT $10MM overt machine or Zuckerberg's $400MM donation to support Dem election infrastructure during the 2020 presidential election?

Immediately addressing these job market disparities is crucial for economic stability & social cohesion. Since this was calculated, deliberate & purposeful, this trend will be continued to be Ignored which will inevitably lead to negative economic consequences & social tensions.

Perception is reality. One man's Luddites is another man's opposition driven by a desire to protect workers' rights, ensure fair wages & negotiate a just transition to a new technological landscape. H/T Nobody Special who warns of potential mayhem in the world of logistics. Int'l LongshoreAssoc

Just as this overweight Ford F-750 collapsed through Gorham ME's historic, but shaky wooden Babb's bridge, so too will the overextended stock market, burdened by excessive valuations & unsustainable debt, will crumble under the weight of its own excesses. thedrive.com/news/overweigh…

It's no Gamble, rather a sure thing that Michael Farris & Nobody Special will always be speaking truth to power to burst the bumble on what's going on that we can't see with the hyper financialization double-dealers & their sleazy solutions being the problem. rumble.com/v5dycil-coffee…

Nye's CO2 stance change reflects the evolution of his scientific understanding. Shifting from celebrating CO2 as the key to life to advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels underscores the importance of being motivated by a substantial financial incentive. BS is BN!

"The Indispensable Right" is a powerful & timely exploration of the fundamental importance of free speech. His book offers a compelling argument for the preservation of this essential human right. I 2nd Dave Collum's advocating Jonathan Turley for SCJ! kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j…

Independent thinker Thomas Massie consistently challenges federal overreach & questions Gov't actions seems to prioritize authenticity & accountability over political safety, but Moliere said "People are all alike in their promises. It is only in their deeds that they differ."

Always provocative James Howard Kunstler outdid himself hosting investigative journalist Mel K of the Mel K Show as they did a deep dive into the hidden connections between powerful NGO type organizations & Gov't entities highlighting their corruption & its Draconian effects on society.

Springfield, OH's illegal Haitian immigrants & 1980's hit TV's loveable alien Alf's common bond is that both love to eat the pet cat. The difference is Alf was a welcomed guest into the Tanner's home & though he did fantasize about it, he never actually ever consumed the cat.

During geopolitical uncertainty & economic instability, as the purchasing power of fiat currencies declines, Gold has always maintained its purchasing power, remaining impervious to Gov't manipulated/inflated interference. “Gold is money. Everything else is credit.” J.P. Morgan

Living an authentic life is about self awareness, true choices & being honest with others, but especially oneself. Delusions are a symptom of underlying mental health conditions. The punch line to the Monty Python's bit says it all: "It's symbolic of his struggle versus reality."