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by StilesBC
Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: Weblog News Comments and Discussion
Topic: 11-Jan-10 - US threatens Israeli, Asian Events & Flashpoints
Replies: 4
Views: 9085

Re: 11-Jan-10 - US threatens Israeli, Asian Events & Flashpoints

John, You mentioned what Democrats don't like about the Democratic Party. Can you explain what Republicans don't like about (or would like from) the Republican Party? There's a large faction of the Republican party that has become totally disillusioned with their imperialistic foreign policy, ridic...
by StilesBC
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

Today I wrote an article with regards to South America's position in their own generational cycle. As I've discussed here and on my blog before, I don't believe the China story is authentic, nor am I particularly enamoured with India. But many South American nations (not all), firmly in generational...
by StilesBC
Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

Haven't posted here in a while. I've got to remember to come back more often for the quality posts here. Anyway, I did a podcast this week in which I mentioned GT. If you've got a half hour to waste, I invite you to check it out: http://futronomics.blogspot.com/2009/10/podcast-with-optimistic-bear.h...
by StilesBC
Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

freddyv, I remember you recommending the work of Louise Yamada in the past. I came across an interview with her from last week on Financial sense. Thought it was worth the listen. Gerald Celente follows, who is always, uh, interesting... http://www.netcastdaily.com/broadcast/fsn2009-0822-3b.mp3
by StilesBC
Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

John, You're right. I think we've had this discussion before. :P barry, I agree with you, as I have in the past on the "engine" of credit growth. And I still think Steve Keen's " Roving Cavaliers of Credit " is the best explanation of it. There are so many decisions that go into whether or not a ban...
by StilesBC
Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

Once again, you're describing concepts that are true in "normal" times, but which fall apart in deflationary spirals. As you point out, the high rate of savings means that money will not be invested in production. Military spending may be a last resort for political reasons, but for theoretical rea...
by StilesBC
Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

"Audience question: Where would the stimulus money best be spent? Answer: Historically, the best way is military spending, because it creates demand, without creating supply. That's why economies recover quickly. But if you increase both demand and supply, then they start chasing each other. If you...
by StilesBC
Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

Dear Higgie, > By my methods, the giddiness in New York has even slightly > overshot the extremes of the Tulip Mania. This now appears to me > to be the most extreme bubble of all time. I'm inclined to agree. I can barely believe what I'm hearing. The same people who, two months ago, were saying th...
by StilesBC
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

See the Nasdaq Composite below. It is running into its descending trendline from the '07 highs as well as the low of the '06 summer lows. Just happens to also be "round number resistance" which, admittedly, is less important that many make it sound. Could be something, could be nothing. But I also s...
by StilesBC
Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: Finance and Investments
Topic: Financial topics
Replies: 29813
Views: 14769636

Re: Financial topics

John et al, The earnings reports have been "blowing away" expectations according to CNBC and the rest of the circus act known in the US as journalism. However, it is hardly emphasized how this is being done and what, if any, meaning it has for future quarters. I wrote a much longer than expected not...