Category Archives: Rumblings and Ramblings

Arizona Violence

Yesterday was tragic on many levels.  Not only were 19 people shot, six of which died but a light was shined on the vulnerability of our liberty.  My prayers go out for the victims, their families and their friends. This … Continue reading

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Puzzling it together

Looking at the world today based on our past experience results in a broad spectrum of conclusions.  I’m documenting mine here in this blog.  This puzzle is bigger than I can understand and accept that I don’t even recognize a … Continue reading

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Gold Bubble?

Gold has risen dramatically vs. currency recently.  Some state it is the next “bubble.” I would agree that the price of gold has inflated rapidly, beyond that I don’t follow the reasoning. In previous “bubbles” (Tech bubble, the finance/housing bubble) … Continue reading

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Swirling around inside my head

My life goes on, essentially as it always has for me, which is to say, it is going well.  I’m healthy, happy and prosperous.  I’ve managed to stay afloat in this economic downturn.  I don’t miss eating out, going to … Continue reading

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Could the Underwear Bomber have been more effective?

Short answer?  No Had the “underwear bomber” actually been successful in detonating the explosives the United States Constitution would not be under attack by the Obama administration.  Fearing the intelligence they have is true, and that America is in fact … Continue reading

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QE2

The Fed has set QE2 into motion, a modest sum of 600 BILLION, + another 60 BILLION per month to follow!  Magically money is infused into our economy with a few key strokes on a computer from thin air.  The … Continue reading

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The Sunny Side of Down Times

With hope and the economy crumbling before our eyes there is a bright side. Less revenue headed to revenuers…  result = smaller government. Less government = more freedom More Freedom = Brighter future. Brighter future = more opportunities and happiness. … Continue reading

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Uncertainty

The winds of change buffet from directions indeterminable by me.  The stench I detect warns of trouble ahead. Energy prices creeping upward.  The value of (fiat) money purposely being diminished.  The expectation that we can return to the “way it … Continue reading

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Racism, bigotry and perspective

Racism is ugly and it is real.  It is true that if you are a minority – in race, sexual orientation, religion, belief, etc – you could be discriminated against.  That is a fact.  That is real life.  Don’t have … Continue reading

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Democrats

I’m watching the  WA state democratic convention.  The speaker is giving an enthusiastic rah rah speech. OMG!  He speaks about the recent health care bill and how bad insurance companies are yet the bill requires us to buy insurance from … Continue reading

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