tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post2433942541253295525..comments2024-02-28T22:03:57.237-05:00Comments on The Automatic Earth: April 21 2010: The American people can't afford God's work anymoreIlargihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09698428009501267664noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-56058351429152295682010-04-23T18:01:53.920-04:002010-04-23T18:01:53.920-04:00Spices are good, maybe medications for common ailm...Spices are good, maybe medications for common ailments such as diabetes and heart conditions would be tradeable, first-aid kits and guides, assorted medicines to treat gastrointestinal distress from spice abuse and food poisoning, as well as painkillers. Perhaps there would be demand for other stress-relieving farmaceuticals, besides achohol and smokes, in case the government doesnt spike the Gravityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126443076478406015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-61970070246437059632010-04-23T17:28:02.265-04:002010-04-23T17:28:02.265-04:00New post up.
30 Pieces of Silver and a Preside...New post up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://theautomaticearth.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-23-2010-30-pieces-of-silver-and.html" rel="nofollow"><br /><b>30 Pieces of Silver and a President</b></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.Ilargihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698428009501267664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-23254285975365595062010-04-23T16:59:07.421-04:002010-04-23T16:59:07.421-04:00D. B. Smith,
A lot to like in your 12:09pm commen...D. B. Smith,<br /><br />A lot to like in your 12:09pm comment. Hoarding may be a fine idea for bridging a societal burp, but unless you've already got a foot in the grave, you will run out. Much better I think to figure out how to make do with whatever will be at hand. And of course try shaping what will be at hand.<br /><br />Regarding the likelihood of rampant theft, I wrote this to my Phlogiston Água de Beberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269917130349144430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-28168650352735705002010-04-23T16:13:22.723-04:002010-04-23T16:13:22.723-04:00@VK
Booze and cigarettes. You might be on to some...@VK<br /><br />Booze and cigarettes. You might be on to something.<br /><br />I don't smoke (never have)... so never pay attention to the price of cigarettes. Happened to be at the courtesy counter in the grocery couple weeks back. $60-70 a carton. I seem to remember thinking some of the brands were pushing $2 a cigarette at the "per pack" price. How do people afford this?<br /><br soundOfSilencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710900939537685362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-25659511080954194052010-04-23T15:44:58.860-04:002010-04-23T15:44:58.860-04:00"Blogger VK said...
@ souperman2
Th...<i>"Blogger VK said...<br /><br /> @ souperman2<br /><br /> The answer to your question all depends on the extent of the decline in this phase. Determinants of the outcome will likely be based on negative sum game theory and the gradient of decline as well as cultural factors. Yes, culture will play a big part in the final outcome IMO as the US, Chinese, Russian, European response etc scrofuloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085471693372823086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-62332399201681072992010-04-23T15:43:34.929-04:002010-04-23T15:43:34.929-04:00@ Zander,
One other thing I might add, is spices ...@ Zander,<br /><br />One other thing I might add, is spices and silk cloth. I mean the whole point of Europeans sailing halfway around the world, enduring hardships and colonizing the planet was to make their food tastier and for the women to dress better!<br /><br />That's why Colombus set sail for the US, that's why the silk road flourished for so long, that's why Vasco Da Gama was VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06843562351166927162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-70728526825157651382010-04-23T15:22:56.887-04:002010-04-23T15:22:56.887-04:00I believe such blatant weaponization of space woul...I believe such blatant weaponization of space would be explicitly prohibited by several treaties that have yet to be ratified, and so most likely wont be.<br /><br />Here's an argument for the application of criminological analysis in finance: <br />http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/21/william-black-warns-that_n_546806.htmlGravityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126443076478406015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-82313510958280654682010-04-23T13:23:12.454-04:002010-04-23T13:23:12.454-04:00Lovin' your coverage of the GS/SEC, Ilargi.
...Lovin' your coverage of the GS/SEC, Ilargi. <br /><br />The latest installment of Drone Wars, according to Wired magazine - <a href="http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/04/air-force-launches-first-reusable-unmanned-space-vehicle/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29" rel="nofollow">Air Force Launches Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-61097764106122053732010-04-23T12:51:51.159-04:002010-04-23T12:51:51.159-04:00VK @ 10.00 am
Great post sir, full of nuggets.
Ci...VK @ 10.00 am<br /><br />Great post sir, full of nuggets.<br />Cigs and booze for barter.....of course, I'd never've thought of that, always demend there, like Scandia tho' I'd be doomed to eternal tepmtation. :)<br />Not sure we're quite at that stage yet however, one for the future tho'.<br /><br />Z.zanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352619368764868819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-1638393050029457642010-04-23T12:24:45.056-04:002010-04-23T12:24:45.056-04:00Regarding war: IMO the rulers of empire will not s...Regarding war: IMO the rulers of empire will not simply fold up their tents and go away. They will go out with both guns a blazen. The civil unrest they would be facing if they just allow resources to dry up and food shortages to mount would be worse than all-out nuclear war in their minds.<br /><br />WW3 may be survivable for the elites if they have a safe haven in South America. Population weeonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926859947304384044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-52873085613941540802010-04-23T12:10:01.988-04:002010-04-23T12:10:01.988-04:00The Greatest fool is one who censors to hide his o...The Greatest fool is one who censors to hide his own foolishness.<br /><br /> Some background; Garth has been denigrating those who wish to use high interest CDIC insured acounts (2%ers) to hold some of their dollars. Yet tells the following story:<br /><br /> --------<br /> "For example, in 1996 I paid top dollar for a newly-renovated and expanded house on a good street in Leaside:scrofuloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085471693372823086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-68310690561497380632010-04-23T12:10:01.989-04:002010-04-23T12:10:01.989-04:00Dear Scandia, VK, IMN, et al,
Grab 'n' Go...Dear Scandia, VK, IMN, et al,<br /><br />Grab 'n' Go bags, fallout shelters, stashes of swag and all sorts of other disaster preps are one of our favorite pastimes.<br /><br />The key question, of course, is not so much what to put into your carry-on luggage before boarding the Ark, but when to pack.<br /><br />And both questions (What & When) very much depend on who you are. By that D. Benton Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505763959328162067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-57986281784909040592010-04-23T10:53:51.497-04:002010-04-23T10:53:51.497-04:00I find it interesting that individuals like Roger ...I find it interesting that individuals like Roger Altman and the media in general will never point out the elephant in the room when harping on the deficits here in the US. And that is the amount that is spent on defense and war which is over 50% of the budget. Souper’s points at the beginning of this section more than adequately explain the problem.<br /><br />Also, I for one resent hearing Punxsutawneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462275239011115572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-86627022533231760822010-04-23T10:47:44.173-04:002010-04-23T10:47:44.173-04:00@ VK....re stocking up on vodka, rum,cigarettes......@ VK....re stocking up on vodka, rum,cigarettes...I'd just indulge! I'd need someone else to hold the key :)scandiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924260428840006237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-57015211399311833892010-04-23T10:40:22.840-04:002010-04-23T10:40:22.840-04:00I purchased this Alan Lomax compilation at a milit...I purchased this Alan Lomax compilation at a military base in Virginia about 50 years ago. Much of it is still available on Smithsonian labels using politically correct titles.<br />http://vslam.com/music/negro-church-music/Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071103776144941751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-26078585413140041482010-04-23T10:00:53.457-04:002010-04-23T10:00:53.457-04:00@ Scandia
Might I suggest stocking up on Vodka, W...@ Scandia<br /><br />Might I suggest stocking up on Vodka, Whisky, Rum etc and Cigarettes, they generally don't expire and are always in demand and are quite useful units of measurement :) <br /><br />I recall that in pre 19th century, babies were given a slight amount of alcohol as it wasn't contaminated like the water.<br /><br />Dmitry Orlov also recommends basic tools and bronze nailsVKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06843562351166927162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-8834331649368811012010-04-23T08:27:48.497-04:002010-04-23T08:27:48.497-04:00@Top Cat...liked your savings comment...trust is f...@Top Cat...liked your savings comment...trust is fundamental in all " working " relationship.<br /><br />@ Ed Gory...yes, it is at least time to consider options. When I do so I keep hitting the wall of fudged data,secrecy, out and out lies. so am I supposed to take my pension to the casino and place my bet? On red...on black? All my chips on one spin or stretch out my stash hoping for scandiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924260428840006237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-28929307869227555822010-04-23T01:42:48.744-04:002010-04-23T01:42:48.744-04:00VK said...
Leadership will be vital in determinin...VK said...<br /><i><br />Leadership will be vital in determining the outcome, affecting the herd's movement.<br /></i><br />You have said a mouthful, handsome and extremely bright Grandson. And artfully stated why we are so screwed. Because when it comes to Leadership, we have the worst that money can buy.Phlogiston Água de Beberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269917130349144430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-75137921991790154032010-04-23T01:05:57.836-04:002010-04-23T01:05:57.836-04:00I propose a practical though experiment.
Since th...I propose a practical though experiment.<br /><br />Since the debt crisis that's currently rocking Greece will eventually reach the shores of the UK, the USA and Canada, it seems useful to ponder what one would do with one's liquid assets if one were a Greek citizen right now. More specifically, would you:<br /><br />1) Withdrawal some extra cash from the local bank (since there's Erin Winthropehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535747338165517395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-51417713572804642412010-04-23T00:38:21.172-04:002010-04-23T00:38:21.172-04:00@ souperman2
The answer to your question all depe...@ souperman2<br /><br />The answer to your question all depends on the extent of the decline in this phase. Determinants of the outcome will likely be based on negative sum game theory and the gradient of decline as well as cultural factors. Yes, culture will play a big part in the final outcome IMO as the US, Chinese, Russian, European response etc will be strongly based on the psychological VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06843562351166927162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-56632262986194215722010-04-22T22:58:44.970-04:002010-04-22T22:58:44.970-04:00There is no Capitalism without Capital
There is n...There is no Capitalism without Capital<br /><br />There is no Capital without savings.<br /><br />What are savings?<br /><br />Savings appear to be money and stuff in excess of what is needed for every day survival.<br /><br />I have 10 acorns, I only need 6 to survive today, so I save 4 for later.<br /><br />Savings.<br /><br />I lend you my 4 acorns today cause you have nothing to eat, I want Top Hat Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062738110354384414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-35286047829986160362010-04-22T22:41:47.012-04:002010-04-22T22:41:47.012-04:00J6P should be aware that 'strategic default...J6P should be aware that 'strategic default' is a business decision.<br />http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011668875_beacon22.html <br />Region's biggest office landlord pursues 'strategic default' to modify loan<br /><br />jaljalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969819389823705458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-4167929021246529902010-04-22T17:30:53.524-04:002010-04-22T17:30:53.524-04:00Tim, you’re way out of your league.”
geez i though...Tim, you’re way out of your league.”<br />geez i thought that was understood, i even got that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-53650101510193384562010-04-22T16:14:25.067-04:002010-04-22T16:14:25.067-04:00@ Rudy,
Thank you for your comments. I'll pr...@ Rudy,<br /><br />Thank you for your comments. I'll print to reread. When I read it, I was reminded of an acronym I'd forgotten--FUBAR. Linda.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691388297498844536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-82774694634857977472010-04-22T16:10:49.261-04:002010-04-22T16:10:49.261-04:00The indifference to the Grecian situation is amazi...The indifference to the Grecian situation is amazing. Took off all my short positions today, save some long dated puts. My buddy with MF Global says fundies are not selling, and even adding as we melt up on the indices. Retail is beginning to jump in hard too. Can't blame them given the paltry return on savings, coupled with the implicit govt backstop of anything Wall Street. Feels a lot likeMalmo's Ghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093477606210134463noreply@blogger.com