Morning thoughts … When I listen to the YouTube posse opine about the Federal Reserve’s use of its monetary policy tools, I sense the gurus lack of awareness that they are playing in a sandbox and trying to navigate in the afterburn of an airplane engine. The noise can be deafening. The clutter thicker than … Continue reading The Interbank Market News Scan: An arbitrage moment for U.S. banks
As a gun owner, I support the natural expectation of each citizen to protect themselves, including securing such protection with the use of a firearm. A legislative or constitutional fix seems like common sense, but we have to remember that we are dealing with politicians who believe they score more points scaring up votes rather than pursuing rational fixes.
Continue reading For clarity’s sake, re-write the Second Amendment or pass legislation clarifying the Amendment.
Currency derives its value from the underlying money we spoke of earlier. Currency is a promise that per one unit of this derivative we receive some portion of the underlying money. Currency not only is a derivative, it’s a bond, a promise to pay real money, but in this case, a promise that is not backed by real money. Continue reading What should your currency be backed by? Deposits of gold, silver, land, food, and knowledge.
Today the United States Supreme Court begins listening to oral arguments in a case that, depending on the decision, could change the business model of the internet. The case, Gonzalez v. Google, presents the following question: “Does section 230(c)(1) [of the Communications Decency Act] immunize interactive computer services when they make targeted recommendations of information … Continue reading Gonzalez v. Google: Why is the Supreme Court listening to this case?
Failure to see how US policy exacerbates potential damage to America’s reserve currency status is another major fail of black political leadership. The impact on black households will be negative one. Continue reading What will be the impact on Black Americans of a new BRICS reserve currency?
The main body of the Constitution is where the political factions and their representatives play; where they determine the structure of and constraints on the government. There is little to nothing that you can do about the structure and constraints of the government. There is nary a mention in the seven articles of the Constitution of the citizen or the rights the citizen may have.
Your attention should remain on making sure that the promises contained in the amendments are kept. Continue reading Using the Constitution to determine what your relationship with government is
The 16th Amendment 110 years later is doing nothing but extracting our energy with nothing received in return. Continue reading Time to Repeal the 16th Amendment.
, you are capable of being an advocate for your community needs. There are steps that you can take to ensure that your elected official’s campaigns and decision-making take into account your narrative. Getting to know your representatives is an important approach to expanding your influence on the political process. Continue reading Why you should get to know your government representatives.
A legal opinion should convey the nation’s philosophy and indicate any changes in alignment with that philosophy. As a branch of government, the court transmits through its opinions the narrative that the country is expected to align with. By ensuring alignment or guiding a re-alignment, the court conveys the position of the State. Continue reading What a legal opinion should tell you.
Lawyers Write the Bets. Bankers Sell the Bets. 