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When Buying Gold Becomes a Life-or-Death Question

Something absurd is going on…and we’re not talking about the stock market.  While the wild swings in the DOW are fantastic entertainment, they’re not serious.  Not for us, at least.  We panicked and sold stocks long ago. Still, we watch … Continue reading

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When the Whole Paper Edifice Collapses

There was massive carnage on Wall Street yesterday – again.  No doubt, it makes for some exciting headlines.  But here at the Economic Prism we won’t take your time to ponder the stock market’s precipitous decline.  For, today, we’re more … Continue reading

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Deliver Us From Idiots

A central benefit of the government’s debt ceiling calamity was the outstanding comedy it provided.  We’ll certainly miss the B-rated entertainment.  While it’s unfortunate a default was avoided, the whole hullabaloo served up some tasty performances. President Obama, for one, … Continue reading

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Give Default A Chance

“Jove does not give all men their heart’s desire.” – Homer, The Iliad The Measures Are Killing Us Last week, following several shots of ouzo, the Greeks took to the streets of Athens.  There, while attempting to surround Parliament, they … Continue reading

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