What Is President Obama So Afraid Of?
Quietly,
and with little fanfare, President Obama signed a “National Defense
Resources Preparedness” Executive Order on Friday. As the name
suggests, the order intends to shore up the country’s national defense
resources in advance of a national emergency. To be fair, this is not
the first time that such an order has been written. President Obama’s order, however, takes things much, much further.This is all playing out with nearly perfect historical precision. Time
and time again throughout history as once great empires accelerated
their declines, governments have taken steps to protect their interests
against the people. In the past, they have imposed curfews,
disarmed the population, curtailed civil liberties, and declared
national emergencies, usually against some great faceless enemy from
abroad who threatens their way of life. As it turns out, though, our great faceless enemy is not some mythical boogeyman living in a cave,
nor some angry brown person who hates us for our freedoms… but the
very people within the system who’ve taken an oath to ‘support and
defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies,
foreign and domestic.’ Have you hit your breaking point yet?
by Madison Ruppert, Theintelhub.com:
If you thought the criteria for suspicious activity in terms of potential terrorism couldn’t get any more broad and ludicrous, prepare to be taken aback.
The culture of citizen spying and pervasive paranoia in the United States is getting to the point of patent absurdity, yet somehow many American nonsensically seem to continue to treat it as gospel.
According to a document entitled “Terrorism Awareness and Prevention: Participant Guide” distributed by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness (which you can see embedded below), almost every single action should be treated as suspicious.
Read More @ Theintelhub.com
If you thought the criteria for suspicious activity in terms of potential terrorism couldn’t get any more broad and ludicrous, prepare to be taken aback.
The culture of citizen spying and pervasive paranoia in the United States is getting to the point of patent absurdity, yet somehow many American nonsensically seem to continue to treat it as gospel.
According to a document entitled “Terrorism Awareness and Prevention: Participant Guide” distributed by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness (which you can see embedded below), almost every single action should be treated as suspicious.
Read More @ Theintelhub.com
[Ed. Note:
Don't worry, if you're one of the millions of Ron Paul supporters or
home schoolers across the country, they've already been watching you.
The good news is, they can't shut us all up - and they can't stop an idea whose time has come.]
by Mac Slavo, SHTFplan.com:
Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.
If there ever existed individuals and groups that threatened the status quo it’s now, and they can often be found congregating at alternative news web sites, forums and preparedness oriented online communities. Government officials at the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have done everything in their power to marginalize their dangerous ideas and activities going so far as to even issue security bulletins to private businesses like banks, surplus stores, coffee shops and other retailers outlining what employees should look for and when to say something to law enforcement officials. Activities like putting a Ron Paul bumper sticker on your car, paying cash, buying gold, stocking up on food, promoting “anti-U.S.” and “radical theologies,” and demanding personal privacy are all now considered to be suspicious in the eyes of a government hell bent on destroying the Constitution.
While DHS has requisitioned the help of brick and mortar businesses in their efforts to identify persons-of-interest, they have realized that the best place to locate domestic threats to national security is the internet. As such, they have deployed a host of tools to not only monitor what is being posted online, but who is posting it, who their friends are, which sites they visit and what information they ‘like’ in particular.
A recent report from well known survival author James Rawles suggests that Preparedness oriented web sites are a prime target of government snooping and sniffing. A web site like Rawles’ Survival Blog, or even our very own SHTFplan, undoubtedly meets all of the criteria outlined in the multitude of security bulletins issued by DHS and FBI, thus it would only make sense that these types of communities would be primary destinations for government monitoring. In the case of Survival Blog, Rawles reports that a recent analysis of his logs by web forensic experts yielded some startling results:
Read More @ Shtfplan.com
by Mac Slavo, SHTFplan.com:
Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.
If there ever existed individuals and groups that threatened the status quo it’s now, and they can often be found congregating at alternative news web sites, forums and preparedness oriented online communities. Government officials at the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have done everything in their power to marginalize their dangerous ideas and activities going so far as to even issue security bulletins to private businesses like banks, surplus stores, coffee shops and other retailers outlining what employees should look for and when to say something to law enforcement officials. Activities like putting a Ron Paul bumper sticker on your car, paying cash, buying gold, stocking up on food, promoting “anti-U.S.” and “radical theologies,” and demanding personal privacy are all now considered to be suspicious in the eyes of a government hell bent on destroying the Constitution.
While DHS has requisitioned the help of brick and mortar businesses in their efforts to identify persons-of-interest, they have realized that the best place to locate domestic threats to national security is the internet. As such, they have deployed a host of tools to not only monitor what is being posted online, but who is posting it, who their friends are, which sites they visit and what information they ‘like’ in particular.
A recent report from well known survival author James Rawles suggests that Preparedness oriented web sites are a prime target of government snooping and sniffing. A web site like Rawles’ Survival Blog, or even our very own SHTFplan, undoubtedly meets all of the criteria outlined in the multitude of security bulletins issued by DHS and FBI, thus it would only make sense that these types of communities would be primary destinations for government monitoring. In the case of Survival Blog, Rawles reports that a recent analysis of his logs by web forensic experts yielded some startling results:
Read More @ Shtfplan.com
[Ed. Note:
Is it any wonder the establsihment wants Romney in the Oval office? And
the corrupt, complicit media will help to put either him or Obama
there.]
by Mike “Mish” Shedlock, Lewrockwell.com:
I sit back in amazement and watch Republicans self-destruct with ridiculous proposal after ridiculous proposal.
Let’s ponder two plans, neither of which is going anywhere, and one of them may very well cost Mitt Romney the election should he win the nomination.
Ryan Plan Revives Deficit Duel
The Wall Street Journal reports Ryan Plan Revives Deficit Duel
Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget instantly became the centerpiece of an election-year debate over the size of government on Tuesday, thrusting back into the spotlight a topic – the deficit – that has been largely overlooked by the presidential candidates.
Mr. Ryan (R., Wis.), who heads the House Budget Committee, said his plan would put the U.S. on a sound economic path by spending $5.3 trillion less than Mr. Obama recommends over 10 years, resulting in a budget deficit that would be $3.3 trillion narrower.
Let’s pause right there for a second. The deficit is about $1.4 trillion. If the US lapses back into a recession at any time, (something I think is highly likely) it will worsen. Cutting $5.3 trillion over 10 years, is $530 billion a year, still leaving deficit spending at $900 billion a year, not counting the odds of a recession.
Read More @ Lewrockwell.com
by Mike “Mish” Shedlock, Lewrockwell.com:
I sit back in amazement and watch Republicans self-destruct with ridiculous proposal after ridiculous proposal.
Let’s ponder two plans, neither of which is going anywhere, and one of them may very well cost Mitt Romney the election should he win the nomination.
Ryan Plan Revives Deficit Duel
The Wall Street Journal reports Ryan Plan Revives Deficit Duel
Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget instantly became the centerpiece of an election-year debate over the size of government on Tuesday, thrusting back into the spotlight a topic – the deficit – that has been largely overlooked by the presidential candidates.
Mr. Ryan (R., Wis.), who heads the House Budget Committee, said his plan would put the U.S. on a sound economic path by spending $5.3 trillion less than Mr. Obama recommends over 10 years, resulting in a budget deficit that would be $3.3 trillion narrower.
Let’s pause right there for a second. The deficit is about $1.4 trillion. If the US lapses back into a recession at any time, (something I think is highly likely) it will worsen. Cutting $5.3 trillion over 10 years, is $530 billion a year, still leaving deficit spending at $900 billion a year, not counting the odds of a recession.
Read More @ Lewrockwell.com
Two Charts On Why The LTRO Is A 'Real' Failure
While
financial and sovereign spreads in the most optically sensitive
entities has rallied magnificently for the last few months – helped and
extended by LTRO 1 and LTRO 2 – the weakness of the last week
or so in both of these critical systemic risk indicators (Sovereign
spreads in Spain and Italy and the LTRO Stigma that we noted earlier) should be worrisome for many of the leaders who are using market action as a corollary for their actions. What is most worrisome however is the absolute and utter lack of impact to the ‘real economy’ of Europe
as PMIs have continued to slip and sentiment stumbles – nowhere is this
more evident than in charts of Corporate Credit Demand and Corporate
Credit Availability, which as Morgan Stanley notes today, suggest the
deleveraging balance sheet recessionary impacts felt in Japan and the US
are now writ large in European minds as minimizing debt dominates
maximizing profits (or living standards). Demand for credit is
sliding for both large and small firms and bank lending standards
continue to tighten aggressively for both large and small firms. As
austerity continues and credit contracts, it seems apparent that the
much-hoped for shallow recession in Europe will be deeper and longer
than most currently believe.The Crusher Is Flexing His Paper Muscles
Eric De Groot at Eric De Groot - 1 hour ago
The invisible hand which reminds of the Crusher from Warner Brother's 1950
short, Bunny Hugged has been flexing it's paper muscles recently (see
video) because it understands the movement of capital within a devaluation
cycle. Liquidity has been driving not only stocks but also precious metals
higher. When stocks are primed for another run (see equity comments below),
I suspect the invisible...
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How Much Treasury Debt?
Dave in Denver at The Golden Truth - 1 hour ago
If this doesn't scare the shit out of you - and scare you out of paper
dollars and into real assets like gold and silver - then you are either
brain dead or you just don't care anymore.
Tim Geithner (along with Bernanke) was testifying before the House
Committee on Government Oversight and Reform yesterday. Congressman Trey
Gowdy (R-SC) - in a display of forcing Geithner to answer a question
directly that Ron Paul should take notes on - asked Geithner if he had only
ONE more debt increase request that could possibly be made, how big would
it be.
After trying to shuffle - very awkw... more »
CTRL+SPIN 2: The Fed Propaganda Tour Live (Again)
A mere two days ago we were enlightened on the glory of the central banking system and the general denigration of sound money and the gold standard
as Part 1 of The Bernank's re-education lecture series. Today we are
treated to Part 2 - a historical perspective of how the Fed has saved
the world since World War II. As we watch the stream below, we suspect
the word 'inflation' will outpace 'deflation' and 'monetary policy'
will dominate 'intervention' or 'picking-winners' as the Chairsatan
presents his view of the world-according-to-central-planners. Some
early headlines of note:*THE BERNANK: MOST EVIDENCE SHOWS FED DIDN'T CAUSE HOUSING BUBBLE
Temporary Backwardation: The Path Forward From 2008
The March silver futures contract first entered backwardation on Mar 9 and with a few zigs and zags has not only remained there but has gone deeper and deeper in. The April gold future just entered backwardation
today. We shall see what the coming days bring for the April gold
future, but the fact that backwardation has occurred at all is
significant. The fact that it is now a “normal” occurrence since fall 2008 indicates a deep pathology. Backwardation
means that anyone who has gold or silver could simultaneously sell the
metal and buy futures contracts to recover their position, and make a
profit. The market is tight. The metal is out there, but obviously those who have it in an unencumbered form are not able (retail) or willing (others?) to take this backwardation bait.RANsquawk US Afternoon Briefing - Stocks, Bonds, FX etc. – 22/03/12
Submitted by RANSquawk Video on 03/22/2012 - 12:31 ETC RANSquawkMF Global Roundup: Louis Freeh Feeling the Heat; Bill Black Talks Fraud on Capital Account
03/22/2012 - 09:52
Is
America on the verge of a horrible municipal debt crisis?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. From coast to coast there are an
increasing number of cities, towns and counties that are rapidly going
broke. Financial analyst Meredith Whitney took a lot of heat when her
prediction of a municipal bond crash in 2011 did not happen, but she was
not fundamentally wrong in her analysis. A horrifying municipal debt
crisis is starting to unfold right in front of our
eyes. It just did not happen as soon as she thought that it would.
When most Americans think of our “debt problem”, they think of the
federal government. But the truth is that we have hundreds and hundreds
of smaller “debt problems” all across the country. In 2012, cities
such as Stockton, California and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania have already
defaulted and a whole bunch of other cities and towns are headed down
the exact same path. Once we see the first major wave of municipal
defaults, creditors will become much tighter with their money and that
will cause even more municipalities to get into financial trouble. This
crisis could start spinning out of control at any time.
The
Broncos and the Jets have completed a trade to send quarterback Tim
Tebow to New York. The deal hit a snag earlier Wednesday when the Jets
apparently balked at repaying Denver more than $5 million for a salary
advance due Tebow. ESPN reported that the two sides had agreed to split
that cost. The Broncos also will receive fourth- and sixth-round draft
picks, while New York gets a seventh-rounder — all in 2012 — as agreed
to in the initial deal. – AP
What
would you do if you came across someone on the street that had not had
anything to eat for several days? Would you give that person some
food? Well, the next time you get that impulse you might want to check
if it is still legal to feed the homeless where you live. Sadly,
feeding the homeless has been banned in major cities all over America.
Other cities that have not banned it outright have put so many
requirements on those that want to feed the homeless (acquiring
expensive permits, taking food preparation courses, etc.) that feeding
the homeless has become “out of reach” for most average people. Some
cities are doing these things because they are concerned about the
“health risks” of the food being distributed by ordinary “do-gooders”.
Other cities are passing these laws because they do not want homeless
people congregating in city centers where they know that they will be
fed. But at a time when poverty and government dependence are soaring 
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