US Inflation Soars to 11.6%
Anyone arguing that the government is telling the truth about inflation is a fool, a liar, or both.
A trend we've observed over the past couple of decades has been an increasingly obvious tendency for the US government to lie to achieve its objectives. From WMDs to economic statistics, the government has "come out of the closet" and simply produced bald-faced reports which are filled with ever more transparent lies.
Last week, the latest in a long line of incredible (meaning, unbelievable) statements was produced by those inveterate liars at the US Government's Bureau of Labor Statistics: the Consumer Price Index. The liars in government will never tell us the true inflation rate. Since the politicians started mandating that government agencies lie about the true inflation rate, radical changes to the way the CPI is calculated have produced a much lower number than the real number. If we used the methodology for calculating CPI inflation last used in 1983, the current inflation rate is 11.6%. After 1983 and before further changes in 1998, the current rate would be 7.3%. The government liars now tell us the rate is just "4.0%."
Inflation is clearly out of control right now. For example, the government tells us that the price of gasoline fell in April. The wholesale price of gasoline, in fact, rose 28.32¢ from the end of March to the end of April, constituting a rise of 10.8% in just one month, based upon actual prices recorded in nearby gasoline futures traded in the open market.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Safe Deposit Boxes
Safe Deposit Boxes seized by states and contents sold for revenue.
In 1993, personal holding of gold and silver was declared illegal. Safe deposit boxes were sealed until inspected for gold and silver.
By Executive Order Of The President of The United States, March 9, 1933
"By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 5 (b) of the Act of October 6, 1917, as amended by Section 2 of the Act of March 9, 1933 ?, in which Congress declared that a serious emergency exists, I as President, do declare that the national emergency still exists; that the continued private hoarding of gold and silver by subjects of the United States poses a grave threat to the peace, equal justice, and well-being of the United States; and that appropriate measures must be taken immediately to protect the interests of our people."
Therefore, pursuant to the above authority, I hereby proclaim that such gold and silver holdings are prohibited, and that all such coin, bullion or other possessions of gold and silver be tendered within fourteen days to agents of the Government of the United States for compensation at the official price, in the legal tender of the Government.
Keep in mind that American’s were compensated at an “official” price on $20.67, but that a subsequent 40% devaluation of the dollar pushed the POG up to $35 an ounce. Jewelers, dentists and coin dealers were exempt, but that would be scant consolation now, as it was back then.
In 1993, personal holding of gold and silver was declared illegal. Safe deposit boxes were sealed until inspected for gold and silver.
By Executive Order Of The President of The United States, March 9, 1933
"By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 5 (b) of the Act of October 6, 1917, as amended by Section 2 of the Act of March 9, 1933 ?, in which Congress declared that a serious emergency exists, I as President, do declare that the national emergency still exists; that the continued private hoarding of gold and silver by subjects of the United States poses a grave threat to the peace, equal justice, and well-being of the United States; and that appropriate measures must be taken immediately to protect the interests of our people."
Therefore, pursuant to the above authority, I hereby proclaim that such gold and silver holdings are prohibited, and that all such coin, bullion or other possessions of gold and silver be tendered within fourteen days to agents of the Government of the United States for compensation at the official price, in the legal tender of the Government.
Keep in mind that American’s were compensated at an “official” price on $20.67, but that a subsequent 40% devaluation of the dollar pushed the POG up to $35 an ounce. Jewelers, dentists and coin dealers were exempt, but that would be scant consolation now, as it was back then.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Recall of State Officials
Recall of State Officials
Recall is a procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of a term of office. Historically, recall has been used most frequently at the local level. By some estimates, three-fourths of recall elections are at the city council or school board level. This brief, however, focuses only on the recall as it applies to state officials.
Recall differs from another method for removing officials from office - impeachment - in that it is a political device while impeachment is a legal process. Impeachment requires the House to bring specific charges and the Senate to act as a jury. In most of the eighteen recall states, specific grounds are not required, and the recall of a state official is by an election.
Eighteen states permit the recall of state officials:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
Washington
Wisconsin
Recall is a procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of a term of office. Historically, recall has been used most frequently at the local level. By some estimates, three-fourths of recall elections are at the city council or school board level. This brief, however, focuses only on the recall as it applies to state officials.
Recall differs from another method for removing officials from office - impeachment - in that it is a political device while impeachment is a legal process. Impeachment requires the House to bring specific charges and the Senate to act as a jury. In most of the eighteen recall states, specific grounds are not required, and the recall of a state official is by an election.
Eighteen states permit the recall of state officials:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
Washington
Wisconsin
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Fluoride: New Grounds for Concern
Fluoride: New Grounds for Concern
The Ecologist
Year 1986, Volume 16, Pages 237-242
By Mark Diesendorf and Philip R.N. Sutton
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On the world scene, there are considerable divisions of opinion. In continental western Europe, fluoridation was introduced beyond the pilot plant stage only in Sweden, the Netherlands and West Germany. In each of these countries, after trials lasting many years, it has been terminated on health and/or ethical grounds. In contrast, Australia, is one of the most extensively fluoridated countries in the world. In some circles in Australia, those who question fluoridation are branded as "ignorant cranks".
Nevertheless, in this article, we attempt to draw attention to scientific evidence, published in international journals over the past five years, which indicates new grounds for concern about potential health hazards from low doses of fluorides.
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In the second part of the following video: "can cause great behavioral and IQ problems".
The Ecologist
Year 1986, Volume 16, Pages 237-242
By Mark Diesendorf and Philip R.N. Sutton
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On the world scene, there are considerable divisions of opinion. In continental western Europe, fluoridation was introduced beyond the pilot plant stage only in Sweden, the Netherlands and West Germany. In each of these countries, after trials lasting many years, it has been terminated on health and/or ethical grounds. In contrast, Australia, is one of the most extensively fluoridated countries in the world. In some circles in Australia, those who question fluoridation are branded as "ignorant cranks".
Nevertheless, in this article, we attempt to draw attention to scientific evidence, published in international journals over the past five years, which indicates new grounds for concern about potential health hazards from low doses of fluorides.
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In the second part of the following video: "can cause great behavioral and IQ problems".
Giant Pink Rabbit
One blooming big bunny
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A controversial Viennese art group, Gelatin, has erected a giant pink rabbit on the side of a mountain where they plan for it to stay until 2025.
The 200ft long toy rabbit now nestles into the side of the Colletto Fava mountain in Italy's northern Piedmont region.
"Behind a hill, as if knitted by giant grandmothers, lies this vast rabbit, to make you feel as small as a daisy," said group member Wolfgang Gantner. The artists want people to scale the rabbit's sides and fall asleep on its stomach…
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Vallejo, CA Files Bankruptcy
Vallejo to file for bankruptcy
By Sarah Rohrs
VALLEJO — With hundreds of concerned residents looking on, the Vallejo City Council voted unanimously late Tuesday to file for bankruptcy, making the city the first of its size to seek protection due to unaffordable labor contracts.
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The city faces a $16 million deficit in the 2008-09 fiscal year which starts July 1. Tuesday night's dramatic vote came after months of fruitless talks between city and labor representatives.
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By Sarah Rohrs
VALLEJO — With hundreds of concerned residents looking on, the Vallejo City Council voted unanimously late Tuesday to file for bankruptcy, making the city the first of its size to seek protection due to unaffordable labor contracts.
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The city faces a $16 million deficit in the 2008-09 fiscal year which starts July 1. Tuesday night's dramatic vote came after months of fruitless talks between city and labor representatives.
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Responsibility To Protect
U.N. eyes plan to force Myanmar to accept aid
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Experts say Myanmar's ruling military must overcome their distrust of the outside world and open up to a full-scale international relief operation. Horsey said the government "recognizes this is an unprecedented emergency" that needed international involvement.
The United Nations recognized in 2005 the concept of "responsibility to protect" civilians when their governments could or would not do it, even if this meant intervention that violated national sovereignty.
European Parliament president Hans-Geert Poettering urged the junta to give access to international aid and to postpone a controversial constitutional referendum on Saturday.
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Experts say Myanmar's ruling military must overcome their distrust of the outside world and open up to a full-scale international relief operation. Horsey said the government "recognizes this is an unprecedented emergency" that needed international involvement.
The United Nations recognized in 2005 the concept of "responsibility to protect" civilians when their governments could or would not do it, even if this meant intervention that violated national sovereignty.
European Parliament president Hans-Geert Poettering urged the junta to give access to international aid and to postpone a controversial constitutional referendum on Saturday.
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Sunday, May 04, 2008
California Court Posts SSNs
California court posting SSNs and other personal data, privacy advocates charge
Privacy advocates claim that Social Security numbers, medical histories, tax records, bank account data and other sensitive personal data are freely available online via the Web site of the Superior Court in California's Riverside County.
Searches done on the court's Web site by Computerworld, using case numbers provided by Virginia-based privacy advocate Betty "BJ" Ostergren, turned up various documents related to civil cases that contained sensitive information. Included were complete tax filings, medical reports pertaining to cases handled by the court, and images of checks complete with signatures as well as account and bank-routing numbers.
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Privacy advocates claim that Social Security numbers, medical histories, tax records, bank account data and other sensitive personal data are freely available online via the Web site of the Superior Court in California's Riverside County.
Searches done on the court's Web site by Computerworld, using case numbers provided by Virginia-based privacy advocate Betty "BJ" Ostergren, turned up various documents related to civil cases that contained sensitive information. Included were complete tax filings, medical reports pertaining to cases handled by the court, and images of checks complete with signatures as well as account and bank-routing numbers.
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Saturday, May 03, 2008
Professor Sues Students
DARTMOUTH PROF SUING 'MEAN' STUDENTS
By EMMA HABERMAN and CYNTHIA R. FAGEN
April 30, 2008 -- An irate Ivy League lecturer at Dartmouth College says she is suing her fresh-mouthed freshman students because they were mean to her in class.
Professor Priya Venkatesan was so taken aback by what she claims was rude behavior - including the class applauding another student for disagreeing with her - she wants to sue her former pupils for harassment and discrimination.
"I was horrified," she said.
"My responsibility is not to stifle them, but when they clapped at his comment, I thought that crossed the line. I was facing intolerance of ideas and intolerance of freedom of expression," she told The Dartmouth newspaper.
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By EMMA HABERMAN and CYNTHIA R. FAGEN
April 30, 2008 -- An irate Ivy League lecturer at Dartmouth College says she is suing her fresh-mouthed freshman students because they were mean to her in class.
Professor Priya Venkatesan was so taken aback by what she claims was rude behavior - including the class applauding another student for disagreeing with her - she wants to sue her former pupils for harassment and discrimination.
"I was horrified," she said.
"My responsibility is not to stifle them, but when they clapped at his comment, I thought that crossed the line. I was facing intolerance of ideas and intolerance of freedom of expression," she told The Dartmouth newspaper.
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