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In the spirit of Easter, I thought I'd put together a list of all the ways in which my rabbit – whose name is Biscuit – is smarter than most of "my fellow Americans." This might seem slapstick or silly, but it is not. It is 100% truth.
1. Suspicious of power – unlike 99.9999% of everyone I meet, my rabbit is very suspicious of power. I have the power in our relationship, and whenever I appear out of the corner of his eye, even though I think we get along quite well, he freezes. He watches.
2. Hates cages – I don't even keep him in a cage, but when I do, he finds a way out. I've seen my rabbit traverse a 4 foot tall cage all in the name of escape. He has succeeded. The United States has more prisoners than any other country on Earth per capita, and none of "my fellow Americans" seem worried that maybe they will end up in jail. They'd probably kind of like being taken advantage of…
3. Suspicious of the police helicopter – When the so-called "ghettobird" flies over, my rabbit is terrified. Some of "my fellow Americans" have said they enjoy the sound as they fall asleep, like waves crashing on the beach.
4. Suspicious of GMO – My rabbit eats organic fruits and vegetables ONLY. I have fed him some non-organic banana before, only to watch it sit uneaten.
5. Alertness – his sneaking suspicion everyone/thing is out to get him allows him to think critically about his environment. "My fellow Americans" generally believe people, even those in power, are there to help them.
6. Independent – my rabbit doesn't rely on the police or state for protection – he instead runs away at any sign of trouble.
7. Self-sufficient – If my rabbit were left to fend for himself, he definitely would not rely on food stamps.
8. Amicable – He only displays aggressive behavior when threatened.
9. Support Our Troops – He has absolutely no desire to support any troops anywhere.
10. Excercise – My rabbit prefers the breeze in his fur and to hop around outside as much as possible. "My fellow Americans" tend towards some sort of strange sloth race hypnotized by Netflix and terrible, terrible music as they sit in the dark of their dingy studio apartments.
11. Music preferences – he prefers the live sound of my acoustic guitar to Lady Gaga. "My fellow Americans" prefer songs that they only know about thanks to a million dollar marketing campaign. Biscuit could not care less about a marketing campaign.
Thankfully, as a TDV'er, you have more in common with Biscuit than "my fellow Americans." You might be thirsty for new and exciting information about how to survive the police state in zombieland Amerika. If so, click here.
Happy Easter, Passover, Sunday or 4/20 to all TDVers depending on what you do, or do not, celebrate. Lots of great pieces this week at TDV, so let's get to it.
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Monday April 14
SPANISH-STYLE RIOTS COMING TO A COUNTRY NEAR YOU
James Guzman on how what’s happening in Spain could soon make it to your front door.
“The global economy is now so intertwined that disruptions in one part of the world inevitably affect us all. What many people think of as ‘sustainable’ or ‘living off the grid’ is in fact just a justification for lowering your standard of living. Our current luxurious way of life is impossible without free international trade.
While many in the United States see this as a far off country without much in common with themselves, I would beg to differ. Union power is growing in the United States, and their demands are getting more and more ludicrous. We have recently seen the union backed ‘fight for 15’ rallies harassing fast food chains and other major US employers, and the United States has not yet seen the budget cuts that other countries have been forced to endure, but they will.”
Tuesday April 15
SOCIAL SECURITY, TREASURY STEALING EVERY LAST PENNY FROM AMERICANS
Jeff Berwick on where your social security is going.
“All of a sudden the government lays claims to your savings. They can't prove you owe them a dime, but you're deprived due process. The legal bills become overwhelming, and so you let your money be stolen. You simply have no choice.
Sound outlandish? It's not. Not in the ‘Land of the Free’ at least.”
Wednesday April 16
EVEN THE US GOVERNMENT WILL ABANDON THE DOLLAR
Jeff Berwick on the useless artifact that is the dollar.
“For millions it is already too late.
They won't realize the geopolitical winds which are now blowing. Off in their own lala land, the average American will be focused on sports, celebrities, what the right amount of stealing (taxes) in society is, gay rights, which foreign countries ‘we’ should bomb next, the first woman president, and so on and so forth, while their livelihoods are sacrificed in the name of the US government.”
Thursday April 17
A NEW COLD WAR MEANS A NEW RECORD PRICE FOR THIS PRECIOUS METAL
Jeff Berwick on the connection between a new cold war and rising value in a certain precious metal.
“Palladium has risen to its highest level since 2011. Escalating tensions in Ukraine are the reason, in particular the supply of palladium from Russia, the world’s biggest producer, could be restricted. This is especially true if US politicians and ‘experts’ continue mouthing off about how the US government should go after Russia's banking and financial system. As if the US government is not in a precarious situation enough… In 1999-2000 palladium ran to $1,090. Could it be heading to its old high? There are lots of reason to believe so…and also to believe we are at the beginning of the next price run in the precious metals, including gold and silver. But for now palladium is the big story.”
Friday April 18
FEEDBACK FRIDAY – APRIL 18, 2014
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Saturday April 12
THE WEEKEND VIGILANTE APRIL 19, 2014
Jeff Berwick checks in with his weekly address to TDVers.
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