When is a commune not a commune? When it only exists because of capitalism.But that doesn’t stop it from having just enough communist ideals to make it a very restrictive place to live.Twin Oaks is an “intentional community” in Virginia. It is one of the oldest successful communes in America because it’s not really a commune. They manufacture hammocks that sell for up to $1...Read More
When is a commune not a commune? When it only exists because of capitalism.But that doesn’t stop it from having just enough communist ideals to make it a very restrictive place to live.Twin Oaks is an “intentional community” in Virginia. It is one of the oldest successful communes in America because it’s not really a commune. They manufacture hammocks that sell for up to $1...Read More
"Every day I ask myself the same question: How can this be happening in America? How can people like these be in charge of our country? If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I'd think I was having a hallucination."-Philip Roth, novelistIt is easy to be distracted right now by the circus politics that have dominated the news headlines for the past year, but don't be distracted.Don't be fooled, not...Read More
"Every day I ask myself the same question: How can this be happening in America? How can people like these be in charge of our country? If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I'd think I was having a hallucination."-Philip Roth, novelistIt is easy to be distracted right now by the circus politics that have dominated the news headlines for the past year, but don't be distracted.Don't be fooled, not...Read More
The device you're reading this on... how much charge does it have left?You may want to plug in next chance you get. And if you're already plugged in, take a quick look at your charging cable for me.Now, if you're like 90% of Americans, you don't really wonder where the energy flowing through that cable comes from day to day.I'd be right there with you if it weren't my job to write about this stuff...Read More
Getting Clever with Fear to Restrict the Internet.Representatives from the seven countries (UK, USA, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, and Japan) known as the G7 which form the Council on Foreign Relations met to discuss what to do about extremist jihadi content on the internet. They want to work with tech giants to make sure anything that could recruit or train terrorists is taken down within two h...Read More
Getting Clever with Fear to Restrict the Internet.Representatives from the seven countries (UK, USA, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, and Japan) known as the G7 which form the Council on Foreign Relations met to discuss what to do about extremist jihadi content on the internet. They want to work with tech giants to make sure anything that could recruit or train terrorists is taken down within two h...Read More
I didn't buy my first stock when I was 11 like Warren Buffett did.That was way back in 1942.The world was locked in a fierce war. British engineers were testing different schemes to build oil pipelines beneath the English Channel in order to help support the inevitable invasion of Normandy.And, of course, Bambi opened to theaters across the United States.Do you know what Buffett's first stock was?...Read More
Two years ago I moved to Florida from Massachusetts. When people found out I was moving, they would often immediately remark, “Get ready for the brutal heat and humidity!”It was their first instinct to bring up any possible negative about moving to a much more pleasant climate.About a year later, I posted pictures of vegetables we had grown, and chickens we keep. I also mentioned the n...Read More
Two years ago I moved to Florida from Massachusetts. When people found out I was moving, they would often immediately remark, “Get ready for the brutal heat and humidity!”It was their first instinct to bring up any possible negative about moving to a much more pleasant climate.About a year later, I posted pictures of vegetables we had grown, and chickens we keep. I also mentioned the n...Read More
At only 15 years old, I bought my dream car...A 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1, grabber orange, with the 351 Cleveland small block V8 four-speed manual transmission.But, before you get jealous, the Mach 1 I bought was in poor condition... nowhere near the one above. It wasn't running and needed thousands of dollars in repairs. I bought the car from a friend of my grandfather who owned an auto shop. I p...Read More
"They're going at it again," a colleague muttered, breaking the morning silence.The sun hadn't even peeked over the horizon this morning before the first battle of the day began. He didn't have to elaborate; I knew where this conversation was headed.He was, of course, referring to the feud developing between two powerful billionaires.I talked last week about Warren Buffett's strategic move into th...Read More
Everybody loves Hitler.Hitler is a one-size-fits-all kinda guy. He’s always on time, never complains and works for free. The perfect Government stooge.Have doubts about free-for-all immigration?Annoyed by militant feminism?Believe in traditional values?Not seduced by Socialism?Got no love for Sharia law?Why, you must be a Nazi.It’s simple.Hitler is the most prized horse in the entire s...Read More
Everybody loves Hitler.Hitler is a one-size-fits-all kinda guy. He’s always on time, never complains and works for free. The perfect Government stooge.Have doubts about free-for-all immigration?Annoyed by militant feminism?Believe in traditional values?Not seduced by Socialism?Got no love for Sharia law?Why, you must be a Nazi.It’s simple.Hitler is the most prized horse in the entire s...Read More
Stock market speculators should continue to work in Canadian oil and gas stocks and precious metals stocks. Gold, silver, oil and natural gas are all in long-term up trends right now. And, the Canadian dollar is also in an up trend. Behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay lists 25 stocks he favours for speculators right now.The aging American bull market survived yet another test. Statistically, S...Read More
Introducing, Quadron Cannatech Corporation (CSE:QCC) "THE BOSS". It's the next generation in CO2 Extraction, combining simplicity, innovation, and quality to produce one of the most innovative extraction systems to date.The "BOSS" CO2 Extraction System combines proprietary max flow technology with advanced thermodynamics, automated features and an exclusive plug and play design.The BOSS has a ve...Read More
The yellows and reds are piled high in the backyard.Pretty soon, the trees will look like brown skeletons swaying in the breeze, the wood stove will be fired up, and friends and neighbors will warn of a winter that's "supposed to be really bad this year."We hear it every year.How the squirrels have been busier than ever stocking up for the winter. How one of a thousand weather forecasts is calling...Read More
Once you accept that you are not sovereign, it is just a matter of maneuvering for governments to do whatever they want.They don’t play by any rules. But they force you to follow them. Some governments do this by blunt force. Other governments do it by controlling the media narrative. Still, others twist the law to fit their purposes and appear legitimate. Most use a combination of tactics t...Read More
Once you accept that you are not sovereign, it is just a matter of maneuvering for governments to do whatever they want.They don’t play by any rules. But they force you to follow them. Some governments do this by blunt force. Other governments do it by controlling the media narrative. Still, others twist the law to fit their purposes and appear legitimate. Most use a combination of tactics t...Read More
The earth smelled of wet rain and decaying leaves, and the rain fell in a soft mist. And on this bucolic Sunday morning in central Maryland, a thought unbidden came into my mind. It went something like this: "Hey, Chris, with the earth soft and damp, I bet those weeds would be easy to pull out between the cracks of your slate sidewalk."And so it began, an entire Sunday shot to hell. There were mu...Read More