Category: US Debt
The analysis published under this category are as follows.Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Downsizing of America - Thoughts on a Vanishing Lifestyle / Politics / US Debt
By: Mike_Shedlock
In response to Lifestyle Liquidation - Estates of the Fabulously Rich, an article about an aborted move by the Peacock family to sell a 10,000-square-foot home complete with an exotic game room featuring a hyena and the heads of an elephant and wildebeest, along with 6 sports cars and other items, I received this email from "MB".
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Bond and Foreign Exchange Markets Forcing Governments Debt Hand / Interest-Rates / US Debt
By: Michael_Pento
Last week Standard and Poor’s announced that the AAA credit outlook of the United Kingdom was lowered to “negative” from “stable.” The action caused many in the US, including Bill Gross, to impugn the United States’ AAA credit rating and wonder if the same devaluation should be applicable here.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Effect of Household Debt Deleveraging on Housing, Consumption and the Stock Market / Economics / US Debt
By: Mike_Shedlock
Inquiring minds are investigating the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco report on Household Deleveraging and Future Consumption Growth.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Debt Fuelled Tax Payer Bailouts and Economic Stimulus: If You Believe Borrowing Leads to Prosperity / Economics / US Debt
By: James_Quinn
The 1970’s were a simpler time. As kids, we listened to All The Young Dudes by Mott the Hoople on our portable record players. We would cut Monkees’ .98s from the back of our Raisin Bran cereal boxes. There were maybe ten TV stations we could watch. For entertainment we would play board games like The Game of Life, Monopoly, and Risk. I remember having a two day Risk match with friends from our neighborhood. Our parents didn’t smother us with attention. We created our own fun. We organized our own roller hockey league with games played in our back alley and on the side streets of our neighborhood. We played half-ball against the back of our row homes.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Extremely High Debt Levels Ensure Subdued Economic Recovery in 2010 / Economics / US Debt
By: John_Mauldin
Late last week a letter from Jim Welsh crossed my desk. I started reading and found myself being pulled through his very thoughtful letter. I have not met Jim, but think this letter is worthy of an Outside the Box. Jim Welsh of Welsh Money Management has been publishing his monthly investment letter, "The Financial Commentator", since 1985. His analysis focuses on Federal Reserve monetary policy, and how policy affects the economy and the financial markets.
Friday, May 01, 2009
The Great Asset Bubble Built on Debt / Economics / US Debt
By: Dr_Martenson
Where are we going, and what lies next? To address these questions, we need to know how we got here in the first place.
I want to share with you an interesting observation that I think will provide great clarity and insight into our current predicament, as well as indicate that our recovery, such as it is, will be protracted and incomplete.
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Saturday, April 04, 2009
Debt is a drug...Danger of Overdose? / Interest-Rates / US Debt
By: Andrew_Butter
Kids are diff-erent today, I hear evry mother say...but there's a little yellow pill...Doctor please, some more of these...outside the door, she took four more. (Rolling Stones: Mother's Little Helper).
The problem with drugs is you develop a tolerance to the thrill part, without necessarily developing a tolerance to the addictive part.
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Friday, April 03, 2009
Social Security: There Is No Trust; There Is No Fund / Politics / US Debt
By: Mike_Shedlock
Social Security is back in the limelight where once again its problems will no doubt be ignored.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
U.S. Debtor Meets G20 Creditors at the Dollar's Funeral / Interest-Rates / US Debt
By: Jim_Willie_CB

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Saturday, March 21, 2009
United States Can Save Economy By Debt Default or Declare War / Politics / US Debt
By: Pravda

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Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Iron Law Of The Burden Of Debt / Economics / US Debt
By: Professor_Emeritus
In my article Growth and Debt: Is There a Trade-off? (February 12, 2009) I have stated the "Iron Law of the Burden of Debt": The liquidation value of total debt doubles every time the rate of interest is halved.
I have received several comments from thoughtful readers.
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Monday, March 02, 2009
President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2009 Budget / Politics / US Debt
By: Richard_C_Cook

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Friday, February 27, 2009
Obama's $3.6 Trillion Budget Continues Bush Doctrine of Bankrupting America / Politics / US Debt
By: Mike_Shedlock
Dear Mr. President, I read your New Era $3.6 Trillion Budget Proposal . I also listened to your speech Tuesday night. You made a great campaign speech. However, the campaign is over. You won. And the reason you won is you offered hope as well as a promise of change.Read full article... Read full article...
Friday, February 20, 2009
U.S. Government Borrowing Trillions of Dollars to Artificially Inflate Deflating Bubble Economy / Economics / US Debt
By: Peter_Schiff

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
U.S. $2trillion Borrowing Binge May Stop Foreigners Lending / Politics / US Debt
By: Submissions

The next day, the man calls the carpenter back and says that the dog is still getting out. He tells the carpenter to add another foot to the top of the fence. The carpenter does so.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Obama Deficit Spending the Anti-Reagan / Volcker Revolution / Economics / US Debt
By: Michael_Pento

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Friday, January 09, 2009
U.S. Debt Crisis 2009, What must our Creditors be Thinking? / Interest-Rates / US Debt
By: Chris_Galakoutis
I read an article recently about problem gambling. You can't help but notice all the poker on television these days. Gambling, lotteries, and all forms of speculation become more popular in inflationary times, as more people have difficulty making ends meet. Problem gambling has been known to strain relationships, interfere with responsibilities at home and work, and lead to financial catastrophe, as more good money is thrown after bad.Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, December 29, 2008
U.S. Federal Budget Deficit to Exceed $1 trillion in 2009 / Economics / US Debt
By: Hans_Wagner

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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Fed Seeks to Issue Own Debt to Soak up Excess Liquidly / Interest-Rates / US Debt
By: Paul_L_Kasriel

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Road to Financial Ruin: Unrestrained Government Spending / Economics / US Debt
By: Axel_Merk

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