Saudi “Day of Rage” May Fizzle on the Launching Pad
A so called “Day of Rage” has been scheduled for tomorrow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The planned protest has been called for on a Facebook group which sports some 17,000 members and has sent the market for crude oil into emergency standby mode.
Get Ready for a REAL National ID Card
The REAL ID has been postponed once again. On Friday, Congress passed a law extending the deadline for states to comply with the new law, this time extending the deadline out to January, 2013. However, a number of states are still actively refusing to participate and have passed laws forbidding the use of the REAL ID program. Thus, for all intents and purposes, all Congress has really done is to pass the buck from the 112th Congress to the 113th Congress.
The Chinese Giant Awakens Militarily
In a move which is making a number of countries in the region nervous, the People’s Republic of China announced recently that it was increasing military spending by 12.7% this year.
The Gas Shocks of the Future Are Here Today in Israel
You walk up to the gas pump and check the price. $7.94 per gallon the meter reads. You shrug and begin to fill up your tank, watching in numbed silence as the numbers race by. By the time you’re done, the total cost to fill up your tank of gas is $238.20. A fantasy?
Why the Dollar’s Reign Is Near an End – WSJ
For decades the dollar has served as the world’s main reserve currency, but, argues Barry Eichengreen, it will soon have to share that role. Here’s why—and what it will mean for international markets and companies.
The Mad Dog of Libya Keeps Laughing
There was something truly sad in watching the interview that Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi recently gave to Christiane Amanpour. He met with her and two other journalists in the lobby of a local hotel in Tripoli, apparently unafraid of possible assassination attempts.
FTMDaily News Update – The Big Government Bloat
In the news this morning: A new GAO report shows massive overlap in government spending, more Mideast news, and more…
What’s That In Your Genes? TSA Now Wants to Harvest Your DNA
In a move that sounds strikingly Orwellian, the Department of Homeland Security will reportedly begin random DNA testing at airports this coming summer.
A Federal Government Shutdown: Will They or Won’t They?
The ball is currently in the Democrat’s court. That’s the consensus that the House of Representatives and Speaker of the House John Boehner have offered regarding a possible government shutdown.
How the Middle East Crisis Will Impact the U.S. Economy
The world has been watching and waiting to see what would happen with the Middle East Crisis for the past few weeks now, ever since Tunisia managed to overthrow their leader and declare an age of democracy in that country.
Shadow Government: An Interview with Grant Jeffrey
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Listen as FTM Weekly Radio Host, Jerry Robinson, interviews researcher and author Grant Jeffrey about his book, Shadow Government: How the Secret Global Elite Are Using Surveillance Against You. In this interview, Jeffrey and Robinson discuss the current efforts of the global elite to form a one-world government. Enjoy!
Special Guest Interview: Grant Jeffrey (Best-Selling Author, Prophecy Expert, Documentary Filmmaker)
Grant Jeffrey the chairman of Frontier Research Publications, Inc and is the best-selling author of over 27 books, including Shadow Government: How the Secret Global Elite Are Using Surveillance Against You. Grant is recognized as one of the leading teachers on Bible prophecy and an intelligent defense of the Christian faith.
Security cameras, surveillance of your financial transactions, radio frequency spy chips hidden in consumer products, tracking of your Internet searches, and eavesdropping on your e-mail and phone calls. Without your knowledge or consent, every aspect of your life is observed and recorded. But who is watching the watchers?
About the Host: Jerry Robinson (FTMDaily.com) (Published Author, Conference Speaker, Economist) Jerry Robinson is an economist, published author, columnist, international conference speaker, and the editor of the financial website, FTMDaily.com. In addition, Robinson hosts a weekly radio program entitled Follow the Money Weekly, an hour long radio show dedicated to deciphering the week's economic and geopolitical news. You can hear more interviews online at https://followthemoney.com
Israel Under Fire
In Israel, the heat is on… In a rare turn of events, the U.S. has told Arab governments that it will stand in agreement with them in issuing a U.N. Security Council.
Give Us Your Opinion: What Would You Cut From the U.S. Federal Budget To Help Lower Government Spending?
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Did President Obama’s speech comfort and inspire you or did it increase your concerns about our country’s future?
FTM Morning News Update – Thursday – Feb. 3, 2011
Egypt.. Egypt continues to descend into chaos this morning.
Give Us Your Opinion: Did President Obama’s State of the Union Speech Inspire or Concern You?
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Do you think that States should be allowed to file for bankruptcy protection? 100% of you voted that the states should not be allowed to file for Federal bankruptcy protection but many of you had some interesting comments.
FTMQuarterly Newsletter – Winter 2011 Issue (PDF)
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Chinese president: It’s time to dump the dollar
On the eve of a U.S. visit, Chinese President Hu Jintao made the boldest statement yet on the future of the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency, calling the current global monetary exchange system “a product of the past” while promoting his own country’s currency as a replacement.
Protecting Your Privacy Both Online and Offline – An Interview with Trace Mayer, JD
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Listen as FTM Weekly Radio Host, Jerry Robinson, interviews Trace Mayer, JD, about keeping our personal privacy in the digital age.
Give Us Your Opinion: How much control should the Federal government have over the American media?
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This week, I want to get your thoughts on Federal government regulation of the media. In a recent interview, FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, has called for greater Federal oversight and regulation of how the media reports the news.
Give Us Your Opinion: Do you think that the Federal government’s attempts to “protect” the internet would be a good thing or a bad thing?
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This week, I want to get your thoughts on Federal government regulation of the internet. This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stated its intention to begin policing and regulating the world wide web.
What Jerry Thinks: Stop the TSA!
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What’s happening in our nation’s airports right now is quite simply mind-boggling.
What Jerry Thinks: ‘Big Brother’ is Watching
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A new report details the plans of the British government to record and store every email, every phone call, and every website visit of every British citizen who uses a telephone or the internet.
Get Ready for Big Inflation
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The Fed is attempting to create general expectations of inflation through its policy statements and actions.
What Jerry Thinks: On Ron Paul and Ending the Federal Reserve
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This week, U.S. Congressman Ron Paul continued his tireless campaign to end the Federal Reserve. On Thursday, Dr. Paul was interviewed over at the Fox Business Network.
Five Facts Every Investor in China Should Know
Money manager Puru Saxena joined me on the podcast last weekend from his office in Hong Kong to talk about why he is more bullish than ever on investing in China. He talks about the specific areas and sectors in China where he and his clients are investing.
Week in Review with Jerry Robinson
The U.S. announced new peace talks set to take place next month between Israel and the Palestinians. And after years of delays, Iran finally began loading tons of uranium fuel into their first nuclear reactor (Russian-built) on Saturday.
Wars and Rumors of War
This weekend, Iran goes atomic. On August 21, Iran will bring the nation’s first nuclear power reactor online when it loads a shipment of nuclear fuel into the core of the Bushehr nuclear plant.
F. William Engdahl Interview – Follow the Money Podcast
Listen as Jerry Robinson talks with F. William Engdahl about his ground-breaking new book, Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century.
Nancy Pelosi Steps Right Over the Third Rail
While checking the news on Sunday, I ran across this headline on the Drudge Report…
Ben Bernanke Has Created Half of All the US Dollars in Existence – in Four Years!
“The U.S. turned 234 years old yesterday, and yet over half of the nation’s money supply was created since Helicopter Ben took over the flight controls four years ago. No wonder gold is in a full fledged bull market . . .”
Federal Reserve Surprise! "We may have to print more money" to spur "recovery"
The Fed is now threatening to pull out the big guns.
Asian millionaires overtake Europeans
The net wealth of Asian millionaires has eclipsed that of rich Europeans for the first time.
Is U.S. Now On Slippery Slope To Tyranny? – Thomas Sowell
A democracy needs informed citizens if it is to thrive, or ultimately even survive.
U.S. Identifies Vast Riches of Minerals in Afghanistan
The United States has discovered nearly $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits in Afghanistan.
Two More Reasons Why America’s Economic Recovery Is Not As It Seems
The mainstream financial commentators still don’t get it.