Author Archives: MN Gordon

How Bankers are Exploiting the Fed’s BTFP at Your Expense

American bank depositors sincerely trust the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). They are as certain as the sky is blue, that the FDIC will protect the money in their bank accounts. Thus, they do not withdraw dollars from their accounts in a banking crisis. Continue reading

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California Circles the Toilet Bowl

California, without question, is a great state to be from. We lived there for nearly 45 years. We made our California exodus in July 2022. No regrets. Continue reading

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The Hollow Returns of Government Intervention

Government intervention into a nation’s economy is both foolish and destructive.  But that doesn’t mean governments don’t meddle each and every day with the best – and worst – of intentions. Continue reading

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Has Social Security Run Out of Suckers?

Did you know that the U.S. government has run a budget deficit in the month of October 70 times out of the past 70 fiscal years? Continue reading

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