A rather startling chart in this morning’s ChartPack series. As we explore a line-up with the prototypical 1929 extreme blow-off and present day market behaviors. We’ll outline what could be a financially devastating remainder of 2025.
TMB versus MMB. Yeah: Trump Means Business versus Money Means Business. As long as it’s the War Party’s wars and pandemic plans. Just freaking dandy.
Still, we pause long enough in our “twice weekly Devolution checks” to offer another chapter in our latest book. On the art of Downsizing,
But even before that joy and partying breaks out (12 to go!) there’s still this matter of financial collapse and the crater in the JOLTS report ahead of the just out ADP Jobs report.
Oh, and a dilly of a ChartPack, if I do say so…The coming year as the potential to rival the slide into the Great Depression and we have a couple of charts that illustrate that risk.
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Christmas has passed but, it is 12 days till..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmRlzyCAD9A
seems ole Elon is after the pedos of merry ole England,,,
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1876975328939130996
this ‘other brother Darrell’ has continually said
‘get rid of the pedos and 99% of global problems will dissappear’
sold off my 500 RUM and last 50 shares of DJT yesterday
the DJones s&p and nasdaq ‘look’ to jump off a cliff, to me and my look at the charts,, I don’t know, just playing around,, looking for bargains to happen as I el-believo that the money controllers will attack the mkt to hurt Trump, and US,,, the city of london and all them baby facking pedos and their guardians that own them
humm, exec orders under #45 did go after the human traffickers,,, Question is did they take the property of them pedos? like well,, ‘I don’t know’ maybe Canada is not a free country but is a property, owned by pedos, who actually controls the corporation ‘CROWN’
Greenland? We will see :-)
(“The headlines make the case:
Trump will not rule out using military force to take Panama Canal, Greenland. (War on Denmar)
hmmm..wasn’t this a movie once upon a time..oh yeah Canadian bacon…
https://youtu.be/_BaR5DxgY-c?si=M7jZ5ojKCr15jU1H
Yes Trump the anti-war Prez
G: Want to know the real reason Trump is suddenly talking this talk about Canada, Greenland, Panama Canal?
I found this neat little map from ca. 1940:
https://bostonraremaps.com/inventory/technocracy-inc-technate-of-america-1940/
What is great about this posting is the detailed write-up:
“The Technocracy movement had its brief heyday in the 1930s, its leading proponent engineer Howard Scott (1890-1970) and his Technocracy Incorporated, founded in 1933. The movement was ideologically somewhat diverse and fractious, but Scott’s version was fueled by the Great Depression and the crisis of capitalism, quack economics, post-First-World-War isolationism, and an infatuation with Fascist form and ritual. At the core of its ideology was a rejection of the “price system” underlying the global economy, in which money as a medium of exchange determines the value of goods and services and financial considerations are fundamental to all economic decision making. Citing the Depression as Exhibit A, movement adherents viewed this system as inherently unsustainable and predicted a total system collapse no later than 1940.
Technocracy Inc.’s prescriptive program had economic, political and geopolitical elements. At the core was a shift from the price system to what Scott called “an energy theory of value”, in which goods and services were to be valued based not on money but in terms of the energy inputs required to produce them.”
Hmm… so let’s say there is this Deep State problem, and the DS wanted to use tools like WEF to tear systems down and build them back better… but people resisted that (?)
So what happens, we keep same paradigm and keep pretending the global financial system isn’t a giant ponzi?
Or replace it with something not as sinister as the DS plan, but based on what the current administration’s top advisor seems to know (or even obsess about) which is how to use technology to improve the world?
Well, that would be wild and crazy.. it is not like that top advisor’s grandfather was part of this Technocracy movement up in Canada in the 1930s before moving to South Africa or anything… Right?
Careful there!
For such a bright guy (well, OK, BESIDES biting on the “free money” (money for nothihng, trucks for free) of crypto then, what part of Technocracy was obsoleted by the wwardens of A.I. were you not able to follow?
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In the Wikipedia entry
On October 7, 1940, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested members of Technocracy Incorporated, charging them with belonging to an illegal organization. One of the arrested was Joshua Norman Haldeman, a Regina chiropractor, former director of Technocracy Incorporated, and the grandfather of Elon Musk.
Technocracy : our neighbors did some crazy cultural nonos like forbidding protest and seizing livelihood of their citizens. CraCra to any who are of sound mind.
I don’t want to buy Canada. I _do_ hope trading partners on our shared land mass get along, due to preferred trading partner status. Otherwise, find a settlement process (negotiation starts with threats in the Trump book). Art of the Deal.
The huckster thing bothers me too George. My guess is its perfectly legal prior to ascending the throne. Guess the soon to be First Lady cut the best deal, also before Jan. 20. It’s voluntary so I really don’t care. Donate my watch to the poor in NW N. Carolina.
Croppers. Shared or small farm or conglomerate … let’s crank up energy production, refining and grow what we can on every acre in America. When we have fed all hungry Americans feed to world (note: bags made in USA with our flag emblazoned outside would be good).
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang set several quantum Cos on fire suggesting the AI / quantum marriage would probably work in twenty years? Marvelous. Count me out. AI’s biggest LLM is _not_ making money. The linguistic twist was power-users were gobbling all the capacity (so, hasn’t found a market)
Lots of whys should occur. Put your rally hat on. Everyone else is wearing one. Or a red Trump cap? Heart goes out to folks in LA (though why anyone, including my cousin, wants to live there).
Write when you get snow,
Egor
Dude
some keen insights into RE market/homelessness in US and downsizing Ure whole “ShebangAbang”. All good stuff – if the future were set..on a clear and steady path for all to see.
But alas the Galaxy is in major FLUX, the most War torn Star system in the Milkyway is now chock full of Freewilly ET ships.
“THEY” are hear Now, the lull is over and the next size UP in ET Ships will be visible for ALL to see and Experience. They will be much bigger – imposible to ignore..not the real big uns – but big enough to gobsmack the shciesse out da masses.
“They” bee’s forcing the issue of catastrophic disclosure this Year/2025.
Top of pyramid scalies are weakened here, next level down – breakaway spacenazi’s are in a state of fear, and anxiety. About half of our military is for disclosure, other half and their liaison Ohio congress critter(lying miserable sack of schiesse) are dead set against…dead being operative word.
Redoubling my Popping Corn stash – as I want to share some of the hot salty-buttery goodness with long lost ET family when we finally reunion. : )
ET: Take me to Ure leader.
BCN: Ure looking at him, Bitch.
LOL – I just go looking for Elaine and she’s looking to the cats for insight…
Renewed my Possession & Acquisition Firearms Licence (PAL) today, valid for 5 years at a cost Cdn$67.38.
Needed to send a current picture, and renewed on-line at the RCMP website. Without valid licence can’t even buy ammo in Canada.
Next also need to renew my Ontario Health Card and Ontario Driver Licence. There’s fees to renew. Everything expires every 5 years on my b’day.
You know you could live in a free country as an option…
“job openings were down”
What should people be working on? As A.I. improves it was easier and cheaper for humanity to program A.I. to program logic controllers and have machines do the work. A feedback loop.
Think about Mars. Should people be flying back and forth?
“Landed in 2012, this rover is still operational as of January 2025. It’s investigating the planet’s surface chemistry and geology, and confirming the presence of past water.”
When an App can’t handle the job add a chatbot.
Even doctoring is being automated to the Chatbox model.
“With telehealth, in-person care, and online prescriptions, Amazon Health is here to make it easier and more affordable to get and stay healthy.”
Since this is Elvis’ birthday,I urge all to Don’t Be Thule,support Trump’s plan.
Winter…..
perfect time for fruit leather.. most of us know that potato starch can be made into a bio digestible plastic.. but to get a great fruit leather adding the starch to fruit puree makes a nice soft chewey fruit leather similar to what you get in the store..like the secret to market is brown sugar fruit leather is starch and lemon juice..
the kids love it and frankly so do I..and Wal-Mart has strawberries on sale..
3 cups of pureed fruit (e.g., berries, apples, peaches, or a mix)
2 tablespoons of potato starch
1/4 cup of apple juice
2 tablespoons of lemon juice ( or fruit pectin)
Optional: 2-3 tablespoons of honey or sugar (to taste)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 140°F or set your dehydrator to the fruit leather setting.
Prepare the puree: If using fresh fruit, wash, peel (if necessary), and puree it in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Mix the ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the pureed fruit, potato starch, apple juice, and lemon juice. If you prefer sweeter fruit leather, add honey or sugar to taste.
Cook the mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Spread the mixture: Once thickened, spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or the dehydrator tray. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3-6 mm).
Dry the fruit leather: Place the baking sheet in the oven or the tray in the dehydrator. Let it dry for 6-8 hours, or until the fruit leather is no longer sticky to the touch and peels off the parchment paper easily.
The secret to beef jerky is brown sugar 1/4 cup per pound..my older mini me was home for the holidays and he brought up jerkey..did I make any this year..
brings back memories of the whole high school football team walking through eating jerky and a jar of pickles ..phew how times has flown
(“we would make a very simple calculation to reveal who the Rich are, and who’s poor. “)
I have always wondered about that.. what is Rich… and what is Poor..Being “rich” isn’t solely about having a lot of money. There are many ways someone can lead a rich and fulfilling life without being financially wealthy. Here are some aspects that can make a person rich without a lot of money:
Money or numbers make the concerns over daily essentials easier..
Meaningful connections with family, friends, and loved ones are invaluable. These relationships provide support, joy, and a sense of belonging that money can’t buy.
Good physical and mental health is a treasure. Without it, enjoying life’s experiences can be challenging, no matter how much money one has. Richness in life often comes from experiences—traveling, learning new things, exploring nature, and engaging in hobbies. These create lasting memories and personal growth.
Being knowledgeable and wise can make life richer and more fulfilling. It opens up opportunities, broadens perspectives, and enhances one’s ability to navigate the world.
Having a sense of purpose and being passionate about something—whether it’s a career, a cause, or a hobby—can provide deep fulfillment and a feeling of richness. where I found myself and fulfillment was working in patient care. In the end we are all the same. A Packard on a door or a sheet of paper you can wave around doesn’t give fulfillment.
Appreciating what one has, no matter how small, and finding contentment in everyday moments can lead to a rich, satisfying life. one look at the book waterborne and the people in villages all find happiness..
Having the freedom to use time in ways that bring joy and fulfillment—whether it’s spending time with loved ones, pursuing interests, or simply relaxing—can be a form of wealth.
Having a large sum of money and material possessions. It offers security, comfort, and opportunities but doesn’t guarantee happiness or fulfillment.Encompasses emotional, intellectual, social, and physical well-being. It’s about living a balanced, meaningful, and satisfying life. a person can be rich in love, health, experiences, knowledge, and purpose. These elements often contribute more to long-term happiness and fulfillment than financial wealth alone What aspects of your life makes you feel rich? where I found my place was being someones strength when they were at their weakest..
Bradley in this scene regarding Henry…that’s me my life.. not really I had my own epiphany to show me who I was.. to teach me that to pass the test set before me. but I have had a full life..
A good friend in Canada told me the parable of the starfish..
A young girl was walking along a beach upon which thousands of starfish had been washed up during a terrible storm. When she came to each starfish, she would pick it up, and throw it back into the ocean. People watched her with amusement.
She had been doing this for some time when a man approached her and said, “Little girl, why are you doing this? Look at this beach! You can’t save all these starfish. You can’t begin to make a difference!”
The girl seemed crushed, suddenly deflated. But after a few moments, she bent down, picked up another starfish, and hurled it as far as she could into the ocean. Then she looked up at the man and replied,
“Well, I made a difference for that one!”
I was fortunate to have been blessed with the parents I had..we by economic standards was poor.. but in life we were rich ..
Every time I had doubts and the why me lord..I have always come across someone else in much worse shape giving me the message. Be thankful.
Oops forgot the scene of bradley…
regarding henry..
https://youtu.be/Ig2c4SB3Tbo?si=zUz2Qk3Pe7QR6Xv5
Had lunch with my financial advisor friend and the tax team yesterday. Early this year with the storms and all. I picked up a reprint of a movie poster for The Magnificent Seven who he mistakenly believes is the greatest movie ever made for a birthday gift. I was sneaky about it though and rolled up another poster of THE greatest movie ever made, The Wild Bunch around it. After our discussion I laid out my books and asked the standard question. How bad is it going to be. His answer was “We ain’t seen nothing yet.”. I’ve seen his facial expression before so I know he was being serious.
Stay safe. 73
re: “Citizen”
feat: January Bill comes in
Folks,
Yesterday I stopped by the library who had emailed about my hold request arrival of the book “Citizen”. It’s President Clinton’s post-White House events picking up where his previous tome “My Life” left off.
I reviewed the index. One page addressed Ms. Lewinsky, one page covered Epstein, and six pages touched on Benghazi. His Benghazi story segued into Mrs. Clinton’s emails and home server.
The “Citizen” book contains no index under letter “e” for “email” or “s” for “server”. There is no index entry for “Foundation” under “f”. The index entry under “c” for Clinton Foundation reads “Clinton Foundation and, see Clinton Foundation”. However no page numbers are specified.
I read the dozen or so pages that pertained to the above subjects of President Clinton’s truths. I did not inhale the other 400+ pages.
According to the cover overleaf, this “powerful, candid, and richly detailed memoir” retails for us$38.00 / cdn$51.00.
LA County is burning with hurricane-force winds and 4 major wildfires. Over 100,000 mandatory evacuations ordered. Malibu burned to the ocean. Fire hydrants out of water, and they can’t pump it fast enough to keep up with the fire suppression efforts. Winds will last till sundown today. Hundreds and hundreds of structures lost. Air quality alerts for the entire LA basin. They have bulldozed abandoned car to allow firetruck access. Home fire insurance will become unavailable or unaffordable in CA.
I plan to bujy lumber this week – prices will go rocketing this spring – word to the wise who love to build decks and such and don’t have 27 acres of harvestable timber handy
re: Pine Bluff
motto: “City of Progress”
Folks,
Those so inclined to pack up the U-Haul destined Pine Buff, Ar., please set your gps coordinates for the Little Rock – North Little Rock – Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area served by Clinton National Airport.