Day: November 19, 2016

Notes for Saturday – November 19, 2016

In an unprecedented move, Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat traveled to Jerusalem on November 19th, 1977, to seek a permanent peace settlement with Israel after decades of conflict. Despite heavy criticism from Egypt’s regional allies, Sadat continued, eventually reaching a peace agreement with Israel at the Camp David accords in Maryland. While Sadat and Begin were jointly awarded the 1978 Nobel Peace prize for their efforts, the peace accord was not admired by the Arabs, eventually leading to Sadat’s assassination. Despite this, the Egyptian-Israeli peace continues today.


Letter Re: What are Your Thoughts on Required AR Registration in California?

Gentlemen, I live in California. After 12/31/2016, no California resident may purchase an “Assault Weapon” (AR-15, AK, et cetera). Those who own them on that date may keep them, but we must register them on the California Department of Justice website by 12/31/2017. I am trying to decide whether to register or dispose of such weapons and buy something like a Mini-14, which is not considered to be an “Assault Weapon’ by the state. If I own such weapons, I will register them. Others may choose a different course, but I would not. I am planning to become a resident …


Economics and Investing:

Gold Forecast: What Now For Future Gold Price? o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: National Debt is growing Faster Than You Think Yellen Says Interest Rate Hike Could Come ‘Relatively Soon’ – Let’s get real, the Fed said it would raise rates 4 times this year, so far it has yet to do so. They have no choice but to raise rates given the super high expectation to do so.. Do we have the same effect as last year or does the current “Trump Effect” stem that movement. I don’t yet see any fundamentals that change that but this …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Sometimes graphics say more than words: The Two Americas of 2016 JWR’s Comment: Now overlay the map of The American Redoubt. Hmmmm… o o o And here is a different way of looking at the same demographics: The Divide Between Red and Blue America Grew Even Deeper in 2016 o o o Shooting enthusiasts might find this place in Kentucky of interest: Small lots in a “2nd Amendment” community alongside a complete shooting complex. This is just one of more than 250 current property listings at SurvivalRealty.com. (Which is owned and operated by my #1 Son.) – JWR o o …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; and he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, and said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: …