Economics and Investing:

Mainstream media pundit Mark Levin talks serious societal collapse gloom and doom. (In his February 15th show, scroll forward to the 10 minute mark.)

A consideration in choosing your locale: State and Local Sales Tax Rates

Left In The Dark: Copper Thieves Rob Detroit Freeways Of Light

H.L. sent: Texas Prepares to Go it Alone

Capitalism works: Private navy goes to war on Somali pirates. (Thanks to KAF for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Ron Paul:  Trade War & Economic Collapse Coming

Gas Prices Hit An Historic High:  What’s Driving Them Up?

Fed Joining In Alarm Over Distortion It Enabled:  Credit Markets