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Is Gold Backwardation Now Permanent?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by MN Gordon

Is Gold Backwardation Now Permanent? By Keith Weiner, Casey Research Worldwide, an incredible tower of debt has been under construction since President Nixon’s 1971 default on the gold obligations of the US government.  His decree severed the redeemability of the … Continue reading →

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The Hell of Technocratic Prevarication

Posted on February 21, 2012 by MN Gordon

“…and the will of Zeus was moving toward its end.” – Homer, The Iliad Athens’ Burning The burden of being on top ultimately weighs a civilization down.  Success is overreached.  Advancement becomes unsustainable.  Then, when everyone least expects it, something … Continue reading →

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Will Iran Kill the Petrodollar?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by MN Gordon

Will Iran Kill the Petrodollar? By Marin Katusa, Casey Research The official line from the United States and the European Union is that Tehran must be punished for continuing its efforts to develop a nuclear weapon.  The punishment: sanctions on … Continue reading →

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Kodak Moment for Uncle Sam

Posted on January 10, 2012 by MN Gordon

Dinosaurs must die.  It’s a fact of life.  Just ask Kodak. Last week, after 123-years in business, it was reported the dinosaur company is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection.  By market close on Friday, the former blue chip’s stock … Continue reading →

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