Economics and Investing:

G.G. suggested this piece by veteran economist Howard J. Ruff: Why Gold and Silver Seem Stuck

Also from G.G.: Chorus of QE calls is deafening. Stand by for price inflation, folks!

K.T. sent a link to an interview with Gerald Celente: Double Dip Depression Will Lead Us Into War

Readers of my novel “Patriots” might find this familiar: Fed Looks to Spur Growth by Buying Government Debt. ( A hat tip to Wade C. for the link.) This is a highly inflationary move!

And speaking of inflation: Wal-Mart Prices Are Rising: JP Morgan Study. A 5.8% increase in one month!

Items from The Economatrix:

Productivity Falls 0.9% in Second Quarter

Stocks Cut Losses on Fed’s Economic Stimulus Plan

GOP Destroyed American Economy

Geithner’s Claptrap About “The Recovery” Exposed

Gold Thefts Prompt Police to Monitor Sellers

San Fran Fed: Significant Chance Of Recession Next Two Years


A Democratic Panic Attack? Rumors of an “August Surprise”

Side Effect of the New Frugality: Happiness