Posts by coastalviper8

Joshua Davis79 said:We really need to shake up this entire political establishment, otherwise we're all going to be broke and out of work before we know it.

Exactly
Just a bunch of amateurs, really 🙂

dustyheron5 said:The Dollar will remain the world's strongest currency:
1) Until the very last economic entity in America collapses...
2) As long as politicians can keep borrowing money in our name...
3) Until federal tax revenues finally dry up...
Whichever one hits first...🙂

Pure genius. 🤣 👍

Andrew Barrett4 said:I suppose we’re looking at a pivot toward Nestlé now? It feels like one of those inevitable shifts where the conversation just drifts from one massive conglomerate to the next. I guess it makes sense, though—if you're going to track the movers and shakers of global consumer goods, you might as well go straight to the source. Maybe it's about seeing how they handle the current market volatility or just dissecting their supply chain logic. I don't know. It seems like a heavy topic to dive into, but I'm willing to follow along if that's where the consensus is heading.

So, I've been sitting here weighing my options, and I can't help but wonder if I should just take that capital and sink it into a decent metal detector instead. Maybe it’s a ridiculous thought—probably—but there's something to be said for hunting for something tangible, even if it's just a bit of lost copper or an old coin buried in some park in Chicago. It feels more honest than chasing whatever the next market fluctuation might be. Or maybe I'm just being cynical about everything else. Who knows? I guess we'll see. 🤣🤣

If you happen to stumble upon something... I mean, honestly, who is actually going to go out of their way to report you? It’s not like there's some massive task force sitting around waiting to flag every little thing. I guess it just depends on how much trouble you're looking to stir up, but most people are probably too busy with their own lives to care. Maybe. 😬 $.$ :kassa:

It’s kind of funny how history repeats itself, isn't it? I guess we saw something pretty similar happen back in the day when gold became this massive political hot potato over in the Netherlands. They basically passed the Emergency Financial Transactions Act, which gave the government the power to seize private assets from citizens, whether they were sitting at home or traveling abroad, if certain "emergency conditions" were met. And, of course, because nothing in government is ever straightforward, a special commission was left to decide exactly what those "emergencies" actually entailed. It's all very nebulous, I suppose. 😁.

After that, things really started picking up on the selling side—it felt like they were using this somewhat subtle strategy to move volume. I guess you could say it was a calculated push, though maybe it wasn't immediately obvious to everyone watching. 😁Even during those rough patches back in the late seventies and early eighties, when PM prices were climbing through the roof, things still held steady.

To put it simply—it looks like people have been offloading their gold regardless of what the economic trends actually suggest. I guess you could say the market signal isn't matching the underlying data, which feels a bit strange, if you ask me. Maybe they're just looking for liquidity, or maybe there's something else moving the needle that we haven't quite pinned down yet. It’s hard to say for sure, but the pattern seems pretty clear: the selling is happening no matter what the charts are doing.

The fallout from all this is that you’re rarely going to find an older investor—someone who actually remembers how things used to work—who’s willing to sink more than 10% of their net worth into physical assets. It doesn't even have to be because they're playing a defensive game; I guess it's just become the standard mindset.

By the way, that provision is still on the books. Like I mentioned before, it can be triggered whenever those emergency situations arise.
I suppose there’s some relevance to be found in the Emergency Financial Transactions Act of 1978, specifically looking at Article 26. I can't say for certain how much weight it carries in the current climate, but it's worth a thought, I guess. Maybe it matters more than we think, though I'm probably overanalyzing it.

There’s also some physical evidence—fairly recent, actually—suggesting that the Netherlands is basically prepping the ground for a potential seizure of PM. If anyone's actually interested in the details, I could probably walk you through it.

Could you maybe elaborate on that? I'm curious about what you mean by them "clearing the deck"🙂

Here’s an interesting little deep dive from Armstrong:
http://www.martinarmstrong.org/files...05-29-2012.pdf

There should be plenty of nuggets in here worth chewing on. I've learned the hard way that you can't really take anything at face value; you have to constantly poke holes in your own logic and actually have the guts to change your mind when you realize you were wrong.

ironstag8 said:Rudar. What exactly is this dividend tied to? When you talk about buying gold and silver, are you implying that’s where the stock's actual value lies? And honestly, who is guaranteeing your stake—especially when you consider how volatile things can get in certain parts of the world? We've seen enough nationalizations and geopolitical conflicts to know nothing is set in stone. I just don't see how people can ignore the fact that we are living through incredibly unstable times—but hey, I'd much rather be the overly cautious guy who starts panicking before the crowd than the one left holding the bag once everyone else starts running for the exits.

That’s a really sharp observation right there, and honestly, we are living through some incredibly strange times. What strikes me about that point is how it ties back to that old idea from James Dean about a massive wave of nationalization hitting natural resources—a concept that feels more relevant now than ever. Nowadays, I feel like the only way to survive is to adopt an "expect the unexpected" mindset; you basically have to bake systemic deviations into your strategy if you want to stay afloat. You really have to keep a close eye on how society shifts, because those cultural movements end up being the real key to successful investing. To me, investing is so much broader than just staring at charts or trying to time market waves. The era we're walking into is going to be a fascinating study for anyone looking to put their money to work.

Just caught this really solid interview diving into the Austrian perspective:

http://www.thedailybell.com/1592/Pet...ld-Decide.html

"economics for dummies" by Ivan Šuker

debt isn't really debt
a loan isn't really a loan
taxes aren't even taxes
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Elizabeth Nguyen79 said:I heard some talk about Prochymal potentially becoming available here in the States in about eighteen months or so, so I was wondering if anyone currently undergoing treatment with Chron for stem cell-based therapies might be willing to share their experience? If you're up for it, I'd love to hear how it actually worked out for you.

I just sent you a private message

It feels like everyone’s decided to turn their backyard into a peach orchard all of a sudden.
Heh... the real headache with most of those setups is the climate-controlled storage part. You're looking at some pretty massive upfront costs...

I actually really liked that closing thought from Aunt Elsa about the strawberries and how they need to be mulched properly 😁

I sent you a DM, ruggedlynx9

I’ve been sitting here wondering how things are going to shake out with the whole European Union integration process, specifically when it comes to the rental market... if everything gets properly legalized and everyone actually starts paying their fair share of taxes, I can't help but think there might not be much left over at the end of the day.
I'm genuinely curious to hear your thoughts on where we're headed with rentals—you know, the balance between actual profit and what you end up handing over to the government in taxes.
What does the rental landscape actually look like across the rest of the European Union?

To me, the European Union feels a lot like the old America.

It’s just everyone being shoved into the same basket, waiting for the day the whole thing finally snaps. Honestly, I’m expecting the exact same kind of collapse for this artificial construct they call the EU.

Man, what a massive bummer with that Chelsea vs. FC Barcelona matchup. Honestly, I’m pulling for both sides here. 👍They’re basically playing the most high-octane, clinical football in the entire EU right now.

It really is such a shame. This should have been the final, easy as that. You've got the Barcelon machine, just pure, fluid elegance and efficiency—it’s honestly beautiful to watch, all that passing and top-tier technique, like some kind of European version of Brazil. 🙏 🙏And then you've got that Mourinho-Abramovich juggernaut, which brought all that tactical grit and technical precision to the way Chelsea plays. 🙏 🙏Seriously, hats off to Mourinho. 🙏

Ugh, I swear I'd love to have a word with whoever was in charge of drawing this bracket. 😠

Josh, I’m genuinely crossing my fingers for my favorites: Bayern Munich and Klasnić's Werder Bremen. 👍As for everything else, I couldn't care less.

gogo said:manager,
It’s this whole federal bureaucracy thing that really gets under my skin—these people who seem perfectly content living off everyone else's hard work. They cook up these ridiculous regulations just to protect their own cozy little jobs, and honestly, I don't see how that isn't obvious. It has absolutely nothing to do with fair play or actual merit. This red tape is basically a chokehold on entrepreneurship. And the worst part isn't even that it filters out anyone who isn't a massive success; it’s that it forces you to hand over a mountain of cash just to get a foot in the door.
gogo

That’s pretty much what I was getting at, too. It’s not the fact that I have to grind to make a living that bothers me—I can handle that. It’s more about the fact that you have these privileged folks sitting in federal, state, or local government offices who wouldn't have the slightest clue how to run an actual business (with maybe a few exceptions), yet we're all expected to fund their lifestyles through our taxes. 👎

darko said:The politicians here are definitely just typical small-town bureaucrats through and through, he claims. He’s arguing that more businesses and startups mean a better economy for the country, though I honestly don't know how you'd explain that kind of logic to some guy who hasn't spent a single day actually working in the real world. It's all just empty talk.

Even so, there's a kernel of truth there. I think most of us realize exactly what we're signing up for when we decide to take the leap and start our own business, assuming we're willing to play by the rules. But then you look at the government agencies and those politically connected systems that seem to exist entirely outside the reach of any actual oversight or regulation. Small and medium-sized businesses are supposed to be the primary engine for job growth in America, yet they’re constantly being scrutinized under a microscope by the state. You end up with entrepreneurs basically getting fleeced by the system—whether it's through unpaid invoices or sales tax issues—all because our political elite is so incredibly incompetent. It isn't until you try to navigate one of those massive bureaucratic machines that you truly grasp just how much power these political games hold over everything here. It’s honestly pretty depressing. 👎