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Infrastructure Spending Will Save Our Economy!

At least that is what the politicians will tell you. Unfortunately Mike dug into the numbers and he’s just getting warmed up with “only 11 cents on every dollar will be spent on a useful project.” So where the rest is going?

…also from Michael: Quote of the Week: In Honor of the New Federal Budget

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Quote of the Week: In Honor of the New Federal Budget

Prior to what is by some considered to be a “tax & grab” budget, economist Thomas Sowell has some words that will give the independent minded comfort

…also from Michael: The Financial Pressure is Building to the Exploding Point

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Bonds & Stocks: Looking Good With One Possible Exception

Lance Roberts on the Fed the looming debt ceiling debate which carries the potential to restrict the large flow of capital that has been keeping markets healthy for going into the 8th year.

….also from Michael: The Financial Pressure is Building to the Exploding Point

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The Financial Pressure is Building to the Exploding Point

Government inefficiency and wasting money is something virtually everyone has come to expect. The increasing push from politicians and political action groups towards a distracted voting public is to expand the role of government to correct the very problems that it itself creates. A solution we no longer have the financial luxury to afford.

…related from Michael: Dangerous Thinking

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Coming to a Country Near You: Opposition To Trade

Despite average income growing by 24% and poverty declining significantly during the last period of free trade, the opposition to Free Trade will be loud and determined. Likely lead by those who say they are speaking for the poor.

…also from Michael: The Fed Hikes Rates & What’s Coming Next

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