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Viking
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March 28, 2025
The skirmishes between the judiciary and the executive branch, particularly since Trump’s election, have escalated into a full-scale war with unelected partisan judges refusing to let President Trump govern. Although this looks like a war between the President and the Courts, it’s really about the Left vs. the Right. And the Constitution is caught in the middle.
Destroying the Constitution
The Progressives, especially since President Woodrow Wilson, have a long history of undermining the Constitution to meet their own agendas:
When we study the actions of the judiciary carefully, the political left claims that Trump is creating a constitutional crisis; in fact, the crisis is an ideological one. The term “constitutional crisis” is meant to cause alarm, not define the facts of what is occurring. From John Yoo, former U.S. Assistant Attorney General:
What is actually going on? The judges are ruling in ways that deliberately hamstring the president:
Can we expect the Republicans in the Senate to stand behind Trump, or will they back the activist judges? Chuck Schumer expects cowardice from our “representatives”:
More:
www.americanthinker.com
Trump Is Not Destroying the Constitution, but Restoring It
By Susan QuinnThe skirmishes between the judiciary and the executive branch, particularly since Trump’s election, have escalated into a full-scale war with unelected partisan judges refusing to let President Trump govern. Although this looks like a war between the President and the Courts, it’s really about the Left vs. the Right. And the Constitution is caught in the middle.
Destroying the Constitution
The Progressives, especially since President Woodrow Wilson, have a long history of undermining the Constitution to meet their own agendas:
When we study the actions of the judiciary carefully, the political left claims that Trump is creating a constitutional crisis; in fact, the crisis is an ideological one. The term “constitutional crisis” is meant to cause alarm, not define the facts of what is occurring. From John Yoo, former U.S. Assistant Attorney General:
What is actually going on? The judges are ruling in ways that deliberately hamstring the president:
Can we expect the Republicans in the Senate to stand behind Trump, or will they back the activist judges? Chuck Schumer expects cowardice from our “representatives”:
More:
Trump Is Not Destroying the Constitution, but Restoring It
The skirmishes between the judiciary and the executive branch, particularly since Trump’s election, have escalated into a full-scale war with unelected partisan judges refusing to let President Trump govern. Although this looks like a war betwe...
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Signed as Law: Utah Affirms State and Federal Jurisdictional Boundaries | Tenth Amendment Center
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 28, 2025) – On Wednesday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill into law affirming clear boundaries between state and federal jurisdiction. House Bill 380 (HB380) amends an existing declaration of state sovereignty in Utah law to include the presumption that the...
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Could we see pitchforks, tar and feathering sometime in the future? R or D, doesn't matter. These bought and paid for talking head do nothings need to go.
Screams from the crowd were nearly constant, often drowning out the Republican representative as she took questions on a range of issues.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...S&cvid=d2348f3157034e90b2f3cd89e1d4cd66&ei=38
'We don’t trust you!' Two-hour shouting match erupts at red state Republican's town hall
Facing down a sea of her own seething constituents in Westfield on Friday, U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz’s town hall descended into a two-hour shouting match just minutes after it began.Screams from the crowd were nearly constant, often drowning out the Republican representative as she took questions on a range of issues.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...S&cvid=d2348f3157034e90b2f3cd89e1d4cd66&ei=38
Viking
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From the comments:
"They’re planning on letting ‘local artists and urban youth’ decorate it with something equally as bad, so enjoy it while it lasts."
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read she was in a car wreck with a bus and kidney failure....
Did they take her out?
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A bus going 70 MPH runs into her?? Seems like it was a hit to be honest but no way to know for sure. I also read today that she made a mistake and isn't dying in 4 days. No idea what's going on there.
Viking
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Doctors probably told her she would die if she didn't go on dialysis until her kidney either recovers from the accident or is transplanted.
Cigarlover
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Senator Kennedy exposes what most already know. The real question is who is Trumps legal team and why are they giving him bad advice to obey illegal DC orders?
CNN ACCIDENTALLY ADMITS IT: SOROS IS OK BECAUSE HE HIDES IN THE SHADOWS
Jake Tapper and Kara Swisher just revealed the incredible double standard in their coverage of political donors.
When discussing Elon's Wisconsin involvement, Tapper openly admitted:
"You don't see George Soros out there talking, right? I mean, they might be giving money to organizations"
Swisher couldn't contain her contempt, mocking Elon's cheese hat while Tapper suggested billionaires should stick to quiet background manipulation rather than transparent public endorsements.
The mask slipped completely - CNN believes shadowy influence is preferable to open participation in democracy.
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Far north.
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Chasing the Stag, Losing the North: Strategic Drift in the Arctic
Op-ed: Picture a tense tableau along the Arctic frontier: state actors, frost-nipped and watchful, arrayed in a loose formation, their eyes fixed on a shared prize—the stag. This image, drawn from game theory’s Stag Hunt, captures the essence of strategic collaboration. The stag, a symbol of...
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Liberation Day!
Apr 2, 2025 Doug Casey's Take*Nothing to see, can listen in one tab, play around the forum in a different tab.
In this episode, Doug and Matt discuss the escalating tensions with Iran and the unpredictable actions of President Trump. They analyze Trump's diplomatic strategies, military maneuvers, and the geopolitical implications for countries like Israel, Russia, and China. The conversation then shifts to economic policies, focusing on tariffs, the global economy, and the Argentine leadership under President Malay. They critically assess Malay's economic strategies, NATO ambitions, and positions on Israel and Ukraine. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential impact of student loans, FHA scandals, and market movements, capped with a look forward to their upcoming conversation with Frank Ster of the International Crisis Group.
30:37
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:24 Escalating Tensions with Iran
02:00 Trump's Unpredictable Foreign Policy
06:48 Secondary Tariffs on Russia
11:57 Concerns About Argentina's Economic Policies
21:43 Economic Woes and Market Predictions
27:04 Gold Market and Central Bank Strategies
29:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Discussions
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Four Republicans help Democrats pass measure to end Canadian tariffs - Roll Call
Four Senate Republicans join Democrats to pass a resolution that would end President Trump's national emergency on the northern border.
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Problem with this is that it has to go to the house and Trump's lackey Mike Johnson has fixed it so it won't be voted on.
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LA Times
Republicans and conservatives used to celebrate judges' issuance of nationwide court injunctions to block Biden policies or progressive government programs.
Now that nationwide court injunctions are being used to block Trump policies, however, onetime fans of the practice have decided that it's unconstitutional and illegal and needs to be outlawed.
More:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...S&cvid=ea25f3e1c7be41539ccdf7f32ae4d90e&ei=18
Hiltzik: GOP thinks the court orders they used against Biden should be outlawed — because they now target Trump
The old political adage that "where you stand depends upon where you sit" has been getting aired out in Washington.Republicans and conservatives used to celebrate judges' issuance of nationwide court injunctions to block Biden policies or progressive government programs.
Now that nationwide court injunctions are being used to block Trump policies, however, onetime fans of the practice have decided that it's unconstitutional and illegal and needs to be outlawed.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...S&cvid=ea25f3e1c7be41539ccdf7f32ae4d90e&ei=18
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The Telegraph
It’s a funny old world. One day Britain agrees to pay for an Indian Ocean base for the US military at a cost of £90m a year for the next 99 years, and the next America slaps a random 10 per cent tariff on everything we sell, rising to 25 per cent for cars and steel.
The proposed leasing of Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos archipelago, quickly caught the attention of Dame Priti Patel, the shadow Foreign Secretary. “It is like handing your house over to someone else, then paying to rent it out,” she wrote in The Telegraph. “Put simply, this deal is madness.”
And so it is. Dame Priti may not have meant it this way but, in the new world of realpolitik and great power competition, smaller nations need to play their cards carefully. The danger in folding so quickly goes beyond the prospect of becoming a vassal, a lapdog or a gimp. For liberal democracies, the threat is existential. As the Canadians say, “elbows up!”.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/worl...S&cvid=60a9ed3f525842fda5ed9fcb50b6dc2e&ei=24
‘Elbows up’ for Starmer means telling Trump to pay rent on Diego Garcia or risk moving out
It’s a funny old world. One day Britain agrees to pay for an Indian Ocean base for the US military at a cost of £90m a year for the next 99 years, and the next America slaps a random 10 per cent tariff on everything we sell, rising to 25 per cent for cars and steel.
The proposed leasing of Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos archipelago, quickly caught the attention of Dame Priti Patel, the shadow Foreign Secretary. “It is like handing your house over to someone else, then paying to rent it out,” she wrote in The Telegraph. “Put simply, this deal is madness.”
And so it is. Dame Priti may not have meant it this way but, in the new world of realpolitik and great power competition, smaller nations need to play their cards carefully. The danger in folding so quickly goes beyond the prospect of becoming a vassal, a lapdog or a gimp. For liberal democracies, the threat is existential. As the Canadians say, “elbows up!”.
More:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/worl...S&cvid=60a9ed3f525842fda5ed9fcb50b6dc2e&ei=24
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Chuck Grassley and Maria Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Requires Congressional Approval for all New Tariffs
Panic gripped global markets this morning as U.S. stock indexes plummeted in response to the escalating fallout from Donald Trump's controversial tariff policies. The economic tremors were amplified when auto giant Stellantis announced the temporary layoff of 900 employees and the shuttering of key operations in Canada and Mexico — a move directly linked to retaliatory tariffs and strained cross-border trade relationships.More:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mar...S&cvid=48fb1a385c1c46acacee5d0d162a77d7&ei=31
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And it has BEGUN!
EXECUTIVE ORDER: President Trump declared a National Emergency due to large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits, citing threats to economic and national security.
- The policy targets a $1.2 trillion goods trade deficit in 2024, attributed to non-reciprocal trade practices, which have weakened domestic manufacturing and military readiness.
- Starting April 5, 2025, a 10% baseline tariff applies to all imports, with higher reciprocal tariffs (up to 54% for some countries like China) effective April 9, 2025, to match foreign tariffs and barriers on U.S. goods.
- Goods under the USMCA from Canada and Mexico remain exempt from the baseline tariff, though non-USMCA goods face existing 25% duties; certain items like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors are excluded.
- Aims to rebalance trade, incentivize domestic production, and strengthen supply chains, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by global conflicts and supply disruptions.
- The administration can adjust tariffs if trading partners retaliate or if deficits persist, with flexibility to increase or decrease rates based on reciprocity and security alignment.
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The only time I almost voted Democrat was for Jimmy carter. It was a different party back then. They had no sound plan for the economy and their world view was wrong, but they had class. They were more pro-Union but the unions took advantage of them. I respected Carter as a person but already I could see the news media was becoming a schill for progressives. Carter saw it too but he was helpless to stop the socialist movement in the party.
Reagan was maybe our greatest modern president and it wasn't so much because he was a genius because he wasn't. Nor was he a staunch conservative. Reagan sat down with the Soviets he said he despised and he found common ground. He was a populist that sold a dream, a vision, and thats what Trump is. Its really a pity the Leftists and the leftist news media has backed themselves so far into this TDS corner that they can never get out and have no option then to dig themselves further and further. We are all Americans and need to respect each others views and find common ground.
Instead they have developed this virulent ideology, have enlisted the young and dumb to be their quasi-criminal foot army, and instead of a positive exchange of ideas instead we now have riots, Tesla's getting torched, and anti-Semitic Jews hating terrorist groups being worshiped. I spent 18 mos in the MidEast under arms in the 70's and believe me when I say these little wealth off white American kids backing these cold blooded killers are mad. The feminists most of all. It almost reminds me of a remake of the "Lord of the Flies" movie.
And this illegal immigration thing is killing us, just killing us. Were up to our eye balls in debt and the monied Left wants to let in millions who go right on welfare, at best, and are robbing and killing us, at worst. And for what ? So the generational wealthy Left can retain generational power by letting these people in to create millions of more Democrat voters ? And never mind the risk to the rest of us with criminals, terrorism, debt...ect Because the Pelosi's, Gore's, Clinton's, Obama's, will always have their cash and power no matter what ?
They own the news media. They own the education system. They own the judges and the legal system. They damn near own it all.
Reagan was maybe our greatest modern president and it wasn't so much because he was a genius because he wasn't. Nor was he a staunch conservative. Reagan sat down with the Soviets he said he despised and he found common ground. He was a populist that sold a dream, a vision, and thats what Trump is. Its really a pity the Leftists and the leftist news media has backed themselves so far into this TDS corner that they can never get out and have no option then to dig themselves further and further. We are all Americans and need to respect each others views and find common ground.
Instead they have developed this virulent ideology, have enlisted the young and dumb to be their quasi-criminal foot army, and instead of a positive exchange of ideas instead we now have riots, Tesla's getting torched, and anti-Semitic Jews hating terrorist groups being worshiped. I spent 18 mos in the MidEast under arms in the 70's and believe me when I say these little wealth off white American kids backing these cold blooded killers are mad. The feminists most of all. It almost reminds me of a remake of the "Lord of the Flies" movie.
And this illegal immigration thing is killing us, just killing us. Were up to our eye balls in debt and the monied Left wants to let in millions who go right on welfare, at best, and are robbing and killing us, at worst. And for what ? So the generational wealthy Left can retain generational power by letting these people in to create millions of more Democrat voters ? And never mind the risk to the rest of us with criminals, terrorism, debt...ect Because the Pelosi's, Gore's, Clinton's, Obama's, will always have their cash and power no matter what ?
They own the news media. They own the education system. They own the judges and the legal system. They damn near own it all.
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BREAKING: DHS confirms that the suspect arrested for the hit & run crash that killed 21-year-old University of South Carolina student Nate Baker yesterday is an illegal alien who was driving without a license. Columbia PD has charged Rosali Fernandez Cruz w/ hit & run resulting in death, failure to render aid, and driving without a license.
Police say Cruz was driving a truck when he failed to yield the right of way while turning left, and he hit Baker while he was riding on a motorcycle.
Police say after the crash, Cruz didn't stop or try to help Baker, he drove away from the scene, and then ran from his vehicle before being arrested.
Columbia PD release: https://columbiapd.net/2025/04/03/arrest-made-in-fatal-collision-assembly-blossom-streets/
^^ Except the premise is wrong. The tariffs are not reciprocal based upon tariffs being levied against the USA. They are based upon a formula factoring trade deficit (not dependent on tariffs).
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Frank Giustra - Wikipedia
*Nothing to see, can listen in one tab, play around the forum in a different tab. It's an hour and a half long so you may want to listen in parts.
Global Insights with Frank Giustra
Apr 4, 2025 Doug Casey's TakeJoin us for a compelling conversation with Frank Giustra, a prominent investor and philanthropist, as he shares his expertise on the global markets, geopolitical shifts, and the future of various industries. From his insights on gold and mining to his views on AI and the potential for global conflict, Frank provides a well-rounded perspective on current and future trends. Don’t miss his take on investment opportunities, the impact of AI on jobs, and the strategic importance of regions like Africa and Uruguay.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Frank Giustra
00:45 Frank Giustra's Market Insights and Career Highlights
02:00 Discussion on Global Geopolitical Landscape
04:01 Trump's Influence on Global Politics
17:22 The Role of NATO and the Ukraine Conflict
26:35 Middle East Tensions and Israel's Strategy
38:10 Global Economic Shifts and Gold's Role
49:37 The Power of BRICS and Economic Threats to America
50:10 Trump's Response and the US Fiscal Position
53:11 The Future of Gold and Junior Mining Companies
53:49 The Impact of Speculation and ESG on Mining
01:12:02 The Role of AI and Robotics in the Future
01:23:37 Geopolitical Tensions and the Future of Africa
01:31:35 Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections
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I asked GROK: list some inverse ETFs
Here’s a list of some popular inverse ETFs that allow investors to profit from declines in specific market indices. These funds are designed to move in the opposite direction of their target index, typically on a daily basis, and some include leverage for amplified returns (and risks):
1x Inverse ETFs (Non-Leveraged)
ProShares Short S&P500 (SH)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
ProShares Short Dow30 (DOG)
Tracks: Inverse of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ)
Tracks: Inverse of the Nasdaq-100 Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
ProShares Short Russell2000 (RWM)
Tracks: Inverse of the Russell 2000 Index (small-cap stocks)
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1X Shares (SPDN)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
Leveraged Inverse ETFs
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 (SPXU)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 3x inverse daily performance
ProShares UltraShort S&P500 (SDS)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 2x inverse daily performance
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares (SPXS)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 3x inverse daily performance
ProShares UltraShort QQQ (QID)
Tracks: Inverse of the Nasdaq-100 Index
Goal: 2x inverse daily performance
ProShares UltraShort Dow30 (DXD)
Tracks: Inverse of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Goal: 2x inverse daily performance
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares (TZA)
Tracks: Inverse of the Russell 2000 Index
Goal: 3x inverse daily performance
Sector-Specific Inverse ETFs
ProShares Short Financials (SEF)
Tracks: Inverse of the Dow Jones U.S. Financials Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
Direxion Daily Energy Bear 2X Shares (ERY)
Tracks: Inverse of the Energy Select Sector Index
Goal: 2x inverse daily performance
ProShares Short Real Estate (REK)
Tracks: Inverse of the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
Notes:
1x ETFs aim to match the inverse of the index’s daily move (e.g., if the index drops 1%, the ETF aims to rise 1%).
2x and 3x ETFs use leverage to amplify returns (e.g., a 1% drop in the index could mean a 2% or 3% rise in the ETF), but they’re riskier and better suited for short-term trading due to compounding effects over longer periods.
These funds reset daily, so their performance may deviate from the index over time.
Here’s a list of some popular inverse ETFs that allow investors to profit from declines in specific market indices. These funds are designed to move in the opposite direction of their target index, typically on a daily basis, and some include leverage for amplified returns (and risks):
1x Inverse ETFs (Non-Leveraged)
ProShares Short S&P500 (SH)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
ProShares Short Dow30 (DOG)
Tracks: Inverse of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ)
Tracks: Inverse of the Nasdaq-100 Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
ProShares Short Russell2000 (RWM)
Tracks: Inverse of the Russell 2000 Index (small-cap stocks)
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1X Shares (SPDN)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
Leveraged Inverse ETFs
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 (SPXU)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 3x inverse daily performance
ProShares UltraShort S&P500 (SDS)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 2x inverse daily performance
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares (SPXS)
Tracks: Inverse of the S&P 500 Index
Goal: 3x inverse daily performance
ProShares UltraShort QQQ (QID)
Tracks: Inverse of the Nasdaq-100 Index
Goal: 2x inverse daily performance
ProShares UltraShort Dow30 (DXD)
Tracks: Inverse of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Goal: 2x inverse daily performance
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares (TZA)
Tracks: Inverse of the Russell 2000 Index
Goal: 3x inverse daily performance
Sector-Specific Inverse ETFs
ProShares Short Financials (SEF)
Tracks: Inverse of the Dow Jones U.S. Financials Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
Direxion Daily Energy Bear 2X Shares (ERY)
Tracks: Inverse of the Energy Select Sector Index
Goal: 2x inverse daily performance
ProShares Short Real Estate (REK)
Tracks: Inverse of the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index
Goal: 1x inverse daily performance
Notes:
1x ETFs aim to match the inverse of the index’s daily move (e.g., if the index drops 1%, the ETF aims to rise 1%).
2x and 3x ETFs use leverage to amplify returns (e.g., a 1% drop in the index could mean a 2% or 3% rise in the ETF), but they’re riskier and better suited for short-term trading due to compounding effects over longer periods.
These funds reset daily, so their performance may deviate from the index over time.