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You Are Living in a Kleptocracy with John Rubino

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

John Rubino outlined the deep state’s bipartisan framework, emphasizing the interplay between government roles and think tanks that often leads to ineffective outcomes. He highlighted USAID’s covert operations as an extension of the CIA, funding mainstream media and actions that align with U.S. interests abroad. Rubino noted that the Trump administration’s significant cuts to USAID’s workforce and funding have raised concerns among deep state operatives. He described the administration’s strategy of overwhelming the media with multiple controversies, which has resulted in a chaotic political environment that distracts from in-depth coverage of critical issues.

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Trump Can’t Stop the Recession with Michael Pento

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Michael Pento notes that for as positive as Donald Trump’s agenda maybe, he cannot stop the incoming recession, for one simple reason, it’s already here and has been here for at least several years. Once the Bureau of Labor Statistics is gone over by DOGE, we expect them to find out that the BLS was cooking the employment and inflation numbers for years. Once the true inflation rate is shown, it will become obvious to the least sophisticated citizen that the economy has been posting real negative growth for many years. This will be a wake up call and could have devastating impacts on the dollar and other asset classes.

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Mobile Home Parks: Hidden Goldmine with Walter Johnson

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and Walter Johnson discussed mobile home park investments, with Walter sharing his insights following his early retirement. He clarified misconceptions about the industry, emphasizing that mobile home parks are governed by strict regulations that maintain their condition. Walter highlighted the potential for significant cash flow returns, typically ranging from 20% to 30%, and suggested strategies for enhancing profitability, such as incorporating self-storage units. He acknowledged the difficulties in locating suitable parks and the existing stigma, but reassured participants that there are still viable opportunities for informed investors. Walter encouraged interested individuals to contact him for further guidance on entering this investment sector.

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Gold Surges Past $2,900… What’s Next? with David Erfle

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and David Erfle discussed the recent surge in gold and silver prices, with gold surpassing $2,900 per ounce, driven by political uncertainty and trade tensions, particularly due to tariffs from the Trump administration and China’s responses. David noted that gold has reached four all-time high daily closes since the inauguration, contributing to a total of 40 highs over the past year, while mining stocks and silver are beginning to follow gold’s upward trend. He highlighted the resurgence of junior mining stocks, linked to Trump’s streamlined permitting process, and mentioned the significant stock performance of Trilogy. Kerry criticized the government’s previous decision to revoke the Ambler Road project’s permit, while David pointed out that British Columbia is expediting permits for 18 projects, positively impacting stock prices. They both expressed optimism about the mining sector’s future, with David analyzing critical resistance levels in the GDX and GDXJ indices, suggesting that a weekly close above $40 in GDX and $35 in silver could indicate bullish momentum. He also noted the positive market sentiment surrounding junior mining stocks and the potential for explosive growth in this sector.

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Dolly Varden Silver’s Big Success at Homestake Ridge with CEO Shawn Khunkhun

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

We caught up with Shawn Khunkhun, CEO of Dolly Varden Silver (🇺🇸DOLLF — 🇨🇦DV), for a sponsor update on major new drill results at the Homestake Ridge project in BC’s Golden Triangle. Shawn explains why these high-grade gold and silver intercepts are extremely important and help validate Dolly’s exploration thesis. The Homestake project has continually exceeded expectations, and will be a major focus of the fully funded 2025 drill program.

Topics Covered:

  • Major Discovery at Homestake:
  • How recent drilling confirms validates this acquisition
  • Dolly Varden’s 40,000m drill campaign & new targets
  • Metals Market Momentum: What rising gold & silver prices—mean for Dolly Varden
  • Company Vision: Becoming a top 10 silver producer through aggressive exploration

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Disclaimer: This interview is sponsored by Dolly Varden Silver, and Financial Survival Network has received payment to conduct this interview of thirty-one hundred and fifty dollars. The information provided in this video is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we make no guarantees or representations as to its completeness, accuracy, or reliability. Viewers are strongly advised to conduct their own research, carefully review the information presented, and consult with professional investment advisors and financial counselors before making any investment decisions. The insights shared in this video are based on the perspectives and opinions of the interview participants and should be used at your own risk. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Smart Strategies for Passive Income with Michael Blank

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and Michael Blank (sign up for his Free Training here) discussed Michael’s extensive experience in multifamily real estate investments, highlighting the advantages of scalability and passive income compared to his earlier ventures in tech and restaurants. Michael emphasized the importance of selecting the right markets, favoring cities like Atlanta, Dallas, and Austin, while expressing caution about Florida’s rising insurance costs. He advocated for a mindset shift among investors to focus on building a team and seeking mentorship rather than solely figuring out tasks independently. The conversation also addressed the challenges of finding commercial real estate deals, with Michael recommending the use of LoopNet and the importance of establishing relationships with brokers for off-market opportunities. He noted that while seller financing is rare for larger commercial properties, financing options for apartments remain favorable, and he concluded by sharing resources for both active and passive investment opportunities.

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Recession Watch: The Original J6’er with Martin Armstrong

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and Martin Armstrong discussed the political climate during Trump’s administration, focusing on the accountability of government agencies and the judicial system. Marty criticized organizations like NATO for their diminishing relevance and highlighted systemic corruption within the banking sector, noting the lack of consequences for financial institutions. He expressed concerns about the judicial system, particularly in the Southern District of New York, and drew parallels between his legal challenges and the treatment of January 6 defendants. Both speakers emphasized the need for judicial reform, citing the inadequacies of public defenders and the challenges faced by individuals seeking fair legal representation. Marty also shared insights on economic strategies, expressing skepticism about cryptocurrencies and projecting a stock market target of 65,000 by 2032. He highlighted the U.S. government’s significant debt burden and proposed innovative solutions, such as issuing stock investment certificates to manage this debt. Marty warned that current borrowing practices are inflationary and detrimental to the economy, advocating for a reduction in government debt to lower mortgage rates and stimulate private sector investment. The discussion extended to the economic crisis in Europe, the implications of the Ukraine conflict, and the potential impact on gold prices, with both speakers expressing anticipation for future economic developments.

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Is America Ready for the Economic Storm Ahead? with Jason Hartman

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Jason Hartman expressed optimism regarding the new administration’s leadership and its potential to positively impact the economy, despite acknowledging short-term disruptions for certain sectors, particularly low-end property landlords and employers dependent on immigrant labor. He argued against the belief that only immigrants can fill specific jobs, asserting that citizens would take these roles if offered fair wages. The discussion also critiqued Joe Biden’s leadership, particularly concerning the end of the Afghan war and various crises, while some participants reflected on Donald Trump’s growth as a leader, despite concerns about his connections to tech oligarchs and the influence of the military-industrial complex. The group explored various economic topics, including the idea of offering bounties for reporting illegal immigrants, which raised concerns about fostering a culture of snitching. They also discussed the potential for a federal tax amnesty and the current state of cryptocurrencies, with a particular focus on Bitcoin as a standout asset. The conversation highlighted challenges in the real estate market, including a housing shortage and rising construction costs, while participants expressed uncertainty about market trends. Additionally, advancements in AI were discussed, with optimism about their potential to enhance living standards across socioeconomic backgrounds, despite the psychological challenges posed by rapid change. Jason concluded with insights on expected economic conditions and encouraged listeners to engage with his content for further information.

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Fed Pause, Inflation, AI & Your Future with Anthony Saccaro

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and Anthony Saccaro discussed the Federal Reserve’s current pause on interest rate changes amid ongoing inflation concerns, with Saccaro noting that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) may not fully reflect real inflation due to its exclusion of essential expenses. They emphasized the importance of fiscal policy in conjunction with monetary policy to manage inflation and highlighted the need for reducing government waste. The conversation shifted to the impact of AI on productivity, particularly in the pharmaceutical and legal sectors, where Lutz shared his experience of using AI to significantly reduce contract analysis time. While both acknowledged AI’s efficiency, Saccaro raised concerns about its potential to displace jobs and diminish critical thinking skills in students. They also discussed the economic outlook, with Saccaro suggesting a likely market increase by year-end but cautioning about recession risks, particularly for those nearing retirement. He recommended dollar-cost averaging for younger investors and portfolio adjustments for older individuals, concluding with details on how to access Saccaro’s financial services.

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Smart Investments in Changing Markets with Cliff Nonnenmacher

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and Cliff Nottenmacher discussed the food franchise sector, highlighting the gap between consumer intentions to eat healthily and their actual choices, which often lean towards fast food. Cliff noted that despite a rising demand for clean, non-GMO food, many consumers continue to patronize quick service restaurants, as demonstrated by McDonald’s strong performance. He emphasized the economic challenges of healthy eating, which can be prohibitively expensive for many. The conversation also addressed the restaurant industry’s struggles post-COVID-19, including inflation, labor costs, and supply chain issues that have affected profitability across various dining formats. Cliff pointed out a shift in the quick service restaurant model towards grab-and-go services, facilitated by AI and mobile apps, while Kerry critiqued Starbucks for losing its community appeal. The discussion expanded to various industry trends, including the challenges men face today, such as declining testosterone levels and a lack of practical skills. Cliff identified lucrative opportunities in home services, pet care, and child enrichment programs, while also noting the impact of aging baby boomers on markets like mobility and assisted living. He advocated for a return to practical skills education in schools, emphasizing the need for parents to teach essential life skills. Cliff shared his investment philosophy focused on low initial investments and high profit margins, expressing a preference for non-location-centric businesses. He highlighted the persistent dissatisfaction in the residential cleaning sector and suggested that commercial cleaning might offer better prospects. Finally, Cliff presented home services as a top investment choice, predicting significant revenue potential and cautioning about the future of white-collar jobs in light of AI advancements.

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After Tech Geeks Built a Back Door to Loot Billions From FTX, Republicans Refuse to Investigate What Elon Musk’s Tech-Squad Did Inside the U.S. Treasury’s Payment System

by Pam Martens and Russ Martens
Wall Street on Parade

It was just two years ago that bold headlines were swirling around the world that young techies with degrees from top American universities had engineered one of the most brazen frauds in U.S. history, including building a backdoor to a computer system that allowed billions of dollars to be looted from customer accounts at crypto exchange FTX.

Despite this recent reminder that anyone with access to large sums of other people’s money requires constant and competent policing, President Donald Trump has allowed the insanely greedy Elon Musk to send young techies into the U.S. Treasury Department and access its $6 trillion payment systems. The tech news website, Wired, has provided in-depth coverage of insider allegations that one of those Musk techies, Marko Elez, was given administrative access, meaning that he could write and alter code in the Treasury payment system.

Last Tuesday, Wired reported the following:

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Recent Developments in Gold and Silver

by Craig Hemke
Sprott Money

We wrote last week about what seems to be a growing tightness in deliverable gold and silver. But not at the retail, single ounce, or tube level. The tightness is instead seen at the institutional and central bank level, and that tightness appears to be growing by the day.

If you haven’t been following this story, perhaps we should begin by posting the link to last week’s summary. Reading this would be a good starting point:

On Tariffs & Gold Prices

If you would rather skip the details and just read the conclusion, here you go:

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With Gold at an All-Time High, This Gold Company is Still Insanely Cheap

by James Hickman
Schiff Sovereign

And almost on cue, gold is at another all time high today and rapidly closing in on $3,000 per troy ounce.

It’s not hard to understand why.

We’ve been talking about this for quite some time— foreign governments, central banks, and even some large foreign corporations now are trading their dollars for gold. And that’s going to have some unfortunate, negative consequences for the US.

I’m sincerely pulling for Elon and DOGE. I really am. And I think they’ve got a great shot at cutting hundreds of billions of dollars from the federal budget. These guys aren’t messing around and have no qualms about cutting everything that doesn’t make sense.

I also hope Congress and the White House find the courage to make critical reforms to Social Security (though I am less optimistic about that one).

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Letita James and 20 Democrat AGs Attack DOGE

by Martin Armstrong
Armstrong Economics

New York Attorney General Letitia James will not stop her relentless manhunt against Donald Trump. Her attempts to prevent Trump from taking the presidency failed. “This illegitimate president [Trump] — I look forward to going into the office of the attorney general every day, suing him, and then going home,” James said years ago, as her entire career revolves around taking down one man.

Donald Trump has revoked her security clearances. Still, she is fighting tooth and nail to find any charge to pin on the president. She has already filed and/or joined numerous lawsuits against Trump since his inauguration. Most recently, Letitia James partnered with 20 other Democrat AGs to sue the Trump Administration for providing DOGE with access to the US Treasury Department’s payment system.

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There Hasn’t Been Much if Any Reduction in WFH in Over Two Years, Despite the Hype About RTO

by Wolf Richter
Wolf Street

Hopes that Return to Office will bail out the office sector of CRE seem premature: Data on office attendance and Working from Home.

The good folks in commercial real estate, including institutional investors, have been saying for over a year that the Return-to-Office mandates will scuttle Working-from-Home and fill up office space and boost the office sector out of its epic depression.

The media have jumped all over it with breathtaking headlines every time a company mandated a full five-days-a-week RTO, and enough companies have done so to keep these stories percolating, such as Tesla in 2022 already, then Amazon, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, X, Dell, etc. Lots of times, these in-office policies come with the explicit or implicit threat of “or else.” And the Trump White House has been in the news with its battle trying to force it to happen with whoever will be left working for the government.

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Can Money Supply Growth Cause Economic Growth?

by Frank Shostak
Mises.org

Most economic commentators are of the view that when an economy is starting to experience difficult times the central bank should provide support to the economy by means of large increases in money supply. These increases are expected to strengthen the economic growth through the strengthening of individuals’ demand for goods and services.

In this way of thinking, economic activity is presented in terms of a “circular flow” of money. Spending by one individual becomes part of the earnings of another individual, and spending by some other individual becomes part of the first individual’s earnings. If an individual spends less, this allegedly worsens the situation of some other individual, who, in turn, also reduces his spending.

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Gold and Silver Prices Are Pushing Higher. Here’s Why.

by Richard Mills
GoldSeek

During Donald Trump’s first term as president, gold rose from $1,209 to $1,839. Factors included trade wars, geopolitical tensions, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump’s protectionism and MAGA rhetoric incited BRICS like China, Russia, and India to move away from the US dollar as the global reserve currency and increase their gold reserves, pushing gold higher.

Under President Biden, gold prices continued their upward climb, reaching $2,450 on May 20, 2024. While Biden made efforts to mend relationships with allies, he presided over sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. The US and its allies also froze $300 billion of sovereign Russian assets, prompting many developing countries to buy gold to prevent the same thing from happening to them.

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Geert Wilders for Breitbart: No Country Can Survive Without Deeply Rooted Tradition and Patriotism

by Geert Wilders
Breitbart.com

Patriotism, Margaret Thatcher once said, is one of a nation’s “pillars of greatness.”

Today it is exactly fifty years since that Mrs. Thatcher became the leader of the British Conservative Party. She is one of the politicians who has inspired me most. She was a passionate freedom fighter as well as a patriot, and she understood that a country cannot survive if it is no longer rooted in its traditional values.

“Patriotism,” Thatcher said, “means that we cherish a nation’s history and feel concern for its future long after we ourselves have gone. It means that we will be prepared to make any sacrifices for the sake of our country and the things for which it stands. Take it away, and greatness decays; national freedom, even national survival will be placed in jeopardy.”

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Scrapped Ventilators and Sovereign Wealth: Why Central Planners Shouldn’t Invest

Cutting waste at USAID while launching an utterly doomed Sovereign Wealth Fund is incongruous at best.

by Peter C. Earle
The Daily Economy

President Trump’s executive order directing the formation of an American sovereign wealth fund (SWF) was greeted, like so much else, with approval from his closest supporters and muted grumbling from his detractors…even though most Americans are not familiar with the concept.

Sovereign wealth funds are government-run national investment programs typically used by small countries which are highly reliant on commodities to smooth out price fluctuations and diversify their economies. In other cases, they serve as a vehicle for intergenerational savings, preserving national wealth for future citizens. But within the context of purchasing TikTok, the purpose of Trump’s move is to create an SWF that functions as a US government investment vehicle.

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DOGE vs. Deep State

Plus: A listener asks the editors if there are reasons to be optimistic about the future of freedom in the United States.

by Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Matt Welch, and Christian Britschgi
Reason.com

In this week’s The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and special guest Christian Britschgi assess the first steps taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut government spending and slash federal agencies.

01:52—DOGE vs. the Deep State

39:50—Weekly listener question

46:50—Lightning round: Gaza takeover, RFK Jr. confirmation, President Donald Trump sues CBS

55:28—This week’s cultural recommendations

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Downsizing the Federal Government

by James S. Fay
American Thinker

Over the next four years, we must take many interconnected steps to modernize, shrink, and renew our system of government.

The Cost of Regulation

The cost to the country of inefficient federal regulations is stunning. The Competitive Enterprise Institute estimated several years ago that federal regulations imposed costs of over 1.2 trillion dollars. And this isn’t even half of the burden of the administrative state. Put another way, according to the Mercatus Center of George Mason University, the U.S. economy would grow by at least $4 trillion yearly with a lighter and more efficient regulatory burden.

Decentralization as an Alternative Model

Starting in 2025, we should return much of the power and authority of the national government to the flexibility of state and local governments and to the thousands of private civic groups that can respond effectively to state and local needs.

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Eleven Signs That a Recession in the U.S. May Have Already Started

by Michael Snyder
The Economic Collapse Blog

The Biden administration has given us an economy in which homelessness is at an all-time high, demand at food banks is at an all-time high, and poverty is growing all around us. The rising cost of living is absolutely crushing households throughout the nation, and now delinquencies are rising, businesses are going bankrupt at a staggering pace, and mass layoffs are happening from coast to coast. We won’t officially know whether we are in a “recession” at this moment or not until months from now, but I guarantee you that it certainly feels like a “recession” to millions upon millions of us. Our economic momentum has been rapidly taking us in the wrong direction for a long time, and the level of economic pain that we are witnessing right now is truly frightening. The following are 11 signs that a recession in the U.S. may have already started…

#1 Approximately half a million businesses filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. in 2024. That represented a 14 percent increase compared to the previous year…

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Is the World About to Witness a Shocking Gold Revaluation?

from King World News

Is the world about to witness a shocking gold revaluation?

Will There Be A Gold Revaluation?

February 10 (King World News) – James Turk: An article about gold in the Financial Times touched upon some of my current thinking, Eric. So now that the mainstream media dare consider a gold revaluation, I thought it was a good time to share my thoughts on it, but give it a spin and depth different from the FT.

The anomalies in the gold market over the past couple of months have become widely known. These include the huge spread at which futures and forward contracts are trading over spot, the huge flows of physical metal into the US, as well as the decline in the assets of GLD and some other paper-gold products.

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German MEP Humiliates Gates-Funded Spiegel Reporter: ‘How Independent is Your Reporting if Bill Gates Pays You?’

Der Spiegel received $5.4 million in grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2021.

by Infowars.com
Info Wars

A German member of the EU’s Parliament exposed a hostile Der Spiegel reporter by pointing out his outlet received millions of dollars from Bill Gates, raising questions about the organization’s journalistic independence.

In a testy exchange, AfD MEP Petr Bystron, pointed out to the reporter that Der Spiegel received a $5.4 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

“How independent is your reporting if Bill Gates pays you?” Bystron asked the reporter. “Are you a journalist, or what exactly are you?”

[…] “Are you a journalist? Yeah? And are you an independent journalist?” he continued. “Where’s your independence if Bill Gates pays you 5 million in the last two years?”

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Global Famine is Literally Inevitable as 77.6% of the Earth Becomes More Arid and the Ground Beneath Our Feet Becomes More Unstable

by Michael Snyder
End of the American Dream

Did you know that more than three-quarters of the land on the surface of our planet has been steadily getting drier? All over the world, forests are being ripped out, greenery is disappearing and once vibrant soil is being degraded. Meanwhile, governments are monkeying around with the weather and conducting all sorts of secretive geoengineering experiments. As a result, we now have an unprecedented crisis on our hands. Approximately half of the population of Africa now lives on drylands, and that continent is being plagued by endless famines right now. Unfortunately, much of the rest of the world is headed in the exact same direction. In particular, Europe, Brazil and the western half of the United States are drying out at a very alarming rate. If current trends continue, global famine is literally inevitable.

According to a report that was released by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, 77.6 percent of the land on the surface of our planet is drier now than it was 30 years ago…

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