Sound money must be anchored to and backed by real, tangible assets
Over the last few years, the financial woes and daily pressures that have been unleashed upon the average citizen, saver and taxpayer
Rethinking “safe” investments - Part II
For those of us who have studied history, these Ingenuous beliefs and expectations likely bring a smirk to our face...
Rethinking “safe” investments - Part I
To most observant citizens and diligent investors it is surely quite obvious that the current monetary, fiscal and banking system is inherently flawed, hopelessly unjust, corrupt, unsustainable and...
Gold for the people
At the end of September, a very interesting story made the rounds in the media and caught my attention. Apparently, the US big box giant Costco added one rather surprising ...
The slow, stealthy but steady spread of absolutism - Part II
Over the last couple of years, we saw countless examples of free speech suppression and of the steep price paid by those who chose to exercise that right ...
The slow, stealthy but steady spread of absolutism - Part I
The struggle and rivalry between the “West and the rest” might be grabbing news headlines due to the Ukraine war these days, but in truth, it is anything but newsworthy ...
The Swiss franc’s “phenomenal” bull run
The strength of the Swiss franc (CHF) has been the topic of countless “expert” analyses for over a year and it has received considerable coverage in the mainstream financial press.
The Big Shift: The decline of Western politics - Part II
The days of gentlemanly conduct and of real sportsmanship during a debate ...
The Big Shift: The decline of Western politics - Part I
Those of us who have read and studied political history, who have closely observed its evolution and especially those who have taken note of all the tactics and ploys used over the last couple of...
Freedom of speech and “de-banking”
Threats to freedom of speech and efforts to suppress dissenting views and voices have been on the rise over the past decades...