Happy Forth Of July.

[Luigi1]

Happy, blessed & safe 4th of July to all our Dinarians.

 

Luigi wishes all Dinarians a happy 4th of July celebration on it's 250th.

'God Bless America Again'

May we become one nation under God, re-united without divide.

May conservatives & Liberals use this day as a day of atonement.

May July be the very month all our dreams & asperation come true.  

Go MAGA.  Go Trump.  Go USA.  Go Zaidi.  Go Iraq.

[Luigi1]

Here's another article related to the above...our best days are ahead of us...the right thing comes eventually, but the pain comes first.

 

 

 

America Turns 250 - At 125, It Looked Like The End.

ARTICLE:  On the afternoon of September 6, 1901, President William McKinley stood in a receiving line at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY, shaking hands with a crowd of well-wishers.

 

One of the people in the crowd was a young man named Leon Czolgosz... who was patiently waiting with a revolver wrapped in a handkerchief.  When he reached the front, he fired twice into the president's abdomen.

 

McKinley died eight days later & Czolgosz, an unemployed factory worker, went to the electric chair without a trace of remorse.  He insisted it was his duty to strike down a symbol of oppression.

 

Czolgosz wasn’t a crazed madman, but rather a product of his time.  The America of 1901 was 125 years into its history— the exact midpoint between the Declaration of Independence & today.

 

Despite the US economy already being the largest in the world at that point, the year 1901 did not feel like a nation striding confidently into the American Century.

 

The US financial system lurched from panic to panic & to a great many observers, the young republic looked less like a rising power & more like a country unraveling.

 

The rich versus poor divide was growing & violent socialist movements spread.  Political assassinations, terrorism & bombings became a recurring feature of public life.

 

The political violence did not end with McKinley’s assassination, either.  Followers of the Italian anarchist Luigi Galleani waged a years-long bombing campaign against judges, politicians & businessmen.

 

It peaked at noon on September 16, 1920, when a horse-drawn wagon packed with explosives detonated in front of the HQ of J.P. Morgan on Wall Street, killing thirty people & wounding hundreds more.  The case was never solved.

 

Many of these anarcho-socialists were immigrants, which poured gasoline on the raging blaze of backlash against widespread immigration.

 

In 1907 alone, more than a million people passed through Ellis Island.  Immigrants were arriving faster than anyone knew how to absorb them & people were getting tired of it.

 

Congress passed legislation that imposed a literacy test on immigrants, then banned entire countries.  At first, people from Asia & the Middle East were shut out.

 

Subsequent legislation set strict quotas, slamming the door on the southern & eastern Europeans who were considered undesirables.

 

Yet the instability continued... as did the government’s push to consolidate power.

 

After the Panic of 1907 nearly brought down the financial system, Congress used the scare to establish the Federal Reserve in 1913.  This was the 1st step toward money that could be printed at will.

 

Also in 1913, the Constitution was amended, giving Congress the power to tax income.

 

The income tax (16th Amendment) was sold to the American people as a tax on the very rich that would only affect the top 2% of US households.  Idiotic Socialists at the time believed the lie & supported the amendment; after all, the rich should pay their fair share.

 

Within decades, three quarters of Americans were paying income tax. 

 

With a new central bank & tax power in place, Washington then raced to join World War I (despite being an ocean away) & borrowed on an unimaginable scale to do it.

 

Frankly it all looked pretty bleak.

 

And yet, while all the bad news & turmoil was ongoing, America was simultaneously producing miracles.

 

Henry Ford put the country on wheels with the Model T & the moving assembly line.  Motion pictures went from novelty to industry.  Radio turned from a tinkerer's hobby into a machine that could broadcast to every home in the nation.

 

These were American breakthroughs that rewired the entire global economy & powered better times ahead.

 

Seventy-five years later, America's 200th birthday looked little better.

 

In 1976, the economy was mired in stagflation that “experts” had previously sworn was impossible.

 

Oil shocks had humiliated the country at the gas pump.  American dominance looked spent in the wreckage of Vietnam & the nation had watched President Richard Nixon resign in disgrace.

 

Terrorism was back.  Plane hijackings were somewhat commonplace.  Crime rampaged across the cities.  

 

And yet what followed was the personal computer, the Internet, the longest peacetime expansion in the country's history & a comeback almost nobody standing in a gas line in 1976 would have believed.

 

Which brings us to the 250th birthday, today.

 

Political violence is back in American life.  Immigration is once again a major issue.  Fraud & corruption are rampant (and hardly anyone pays the price).  And Washington's finances are in worse shape than at any point in the country's history, with the nat'l debt larger than the entire economy.

 

Yet at the same time, American companies are building artificial intelligence, next-generation nuclear power, robotics & biotech breakthroughs that could rewire the global economy even more than the assembly line & the Internet did.  Chaos& invention have always lived side by side in the US & they still do.

 

America was born out of revolution & it has endured a civil war, two world wars, a depression, a decade of stagflation & repeated financial panics.

 

Every one of those episodes brought years of real pain, but every time, the country that looked terminally ill came back stronger than ever.

 

There is an old saying in politics (usually credited to Winston Churchill, though apparently first quipped by an Israeli diplomat): Americans will always do the right thing... after exhausting all the alternatives.

 

Apocryphal or not, that is the pattern: the right thing comes eventually, but the pain comes first.

 

America is not just a country; it is an idea & it may be the most extraordinary idea human beings have ever assembled. It stands on the shoulders of giants— Greek thought, Roman law, Judeo-Christian values & free-market capitalism, fused with a conviction about individual liberty balanced by personal responsibility.

 

Betting against that idea has been the worst trade of the past 250 years.

 

To be clear, having a Plan B is not a bet against America either.  The concept is not to hide in a bunker with canned food & guns because the end is near.

 

The point of a Plan B is to be honest about the road between here & the recovery: more inflation, higher taxes & a stretch of instability & to make sure you have the options available to come at it from a position of strength.

 

At 250 years, I truly believe the best days are still ahead.  But there will be some rough ones in between.

 

To your freedom,   James Hickman    Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

[southbeach]

God bless America 💯🇺🇸💪👑🏆🗣️😇

[southbeach]

Where Christ Jesus is KING and Donald J Trump is CEO of America 

[Luigi1]

Here's another article/with video related to the above...the death of the Dollar greatly exaggerated...

 

 

Heresy:  The Death of the Dollar Just Died.

ARTICLE:  The Death of the Dollar has been overly exaggerated.

 

TIMECODES:

-0:00 The dollar's "death" was greatly exaggerated.

-0:52 What a stronger dollar means for your portfolio.

-1:28 Bretton Woods: how the dollar took over (1944).

Google key words in above title to bring up VIDEO at source.

 

 

 

Luigi's two cents worth...

The Petrodollar may be dead but the USD is not.

The USD is going through a traditional phase right now.

It's going digital & going asset backed.

The Dollar will be stronger than ever & isn't going away anytime soon.

The best is yet to come.   Go USA.   Go MAGA.

[ScaryMary]

Happy 4th of July everyone!

[Hockey1]

Happy 4th USA.

[umbertino]

 

 

Happy 4th of July from Italy to all Americans

[Luigi1]

Here's another article related to the above...is a Gold backed monetary reset coming on July 4th?

 

 

 

VRIC Media:  Is a Gold-Backed Monetary Reset Coming on July 4th?

ARTICLE:  The landscape of global resource investment is undergoing a profound transformation, characterized by shifting geopolitical alliances & a fundamental rethinking of monetary policy.

 

In a recent interview at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), industry expert Jennifer Shaigec provided a compelling analysis of these trends, offering a roadmap for investors looking to navigate an increasingly complex economic environment. 

 

Her insights cover everything from the rise of “soft nationalization” to the strategic importance of emerging trade corridors.

 

One of the most pressing concerns for modern investors is the evolving role of government in resource development. Shaigec points to the rise of what she terms “soft nationalization.”

 

Unlike the overt seizures of the past, this modern iteration is more subtle, involving strategic increases in taxes, royalties & regulatory hurdles.

 

By effectively increasing their stake in resource projects, governments are exerting greater control over essential commodities, which inevitably impacts the investment climate.

 

For those in the mining & energy sectors, understanding the political stability & fiscal policy of a host nation has never been more critical.

 

Perhaps the most intriguing part of the discussion centers on the “Middle Corridor”—a vital trade & resource route spanning Central Asia, Armenia & Azerbaijan.  Historically significant for its Caspian Sea oil reserves, this region is regaining its status as a nexus for energy & mineral transit.  Shaigec argues that this corridor is a foundational element of a new global order.

 

As a theater for the new “great game,” it has become a focal point for geopolitical maneuvering between the US, EU, China, Russia & localized powers.  For the astute investor, this region represents both immense opportunity & significant risk, as it lies at the intersection of shifting global influence.

 

The conversation also pivots to the future of finance, specifically the tension between Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) & stablecoins.

 

Shaigec highlights the divergent approaches taken by global institutions & the US government, raising the possibility of a return to gold-backed digital assets.

 

Furthermore, she observes that the European Central Bank is aggressively accumulating gold reserves, potentially signaling a challenge to the long-standing dominance of the US petrodollar.

 

These moves suggest that gold remains the ultimate hedge in a world where monetary policy is becoming increasingly digitized & experimental.

 

Ultimately, Shaigec offers a cautionary perspective for those concerned about financial sovereignty.  With the proliferation of digitized financial assets & the constant threat of cyber-attacks, the risk of asset volatility—or even modern forms of confiscation—is higher than ever.

 

Her advice is rooted in classic investment wisdom: true security comes from diversification.  She emphasizes the importance of holding physical gold & silver, alongside a strategy of geographic dispersion.  By diversifying where one holds assets, investors can protect themselves against localized economic disruptions & the rising tide of global uncertainty.

 

As the int'l order continues to realign, staying informed is the 1st step toward safeguarding your financial future.  Whether you are interested in the geopolitics of the Middle Corridor or the potential for a gold-backed monetary transition, there is far more to uncover in the full discussion.

Google key words in above title to bring up VIDEO at source.

[BETTYBOOP]

To all you wonderful American people. Happy 250 th 4th of July. I know you are a very proud nation I know it has been a struggle at times and in some ways it still is. I know your country is beautiful. I don't care who you voted for, enjoy this celebration. I hope you all have a wonderful and day  that the celebrations continue. Maybe soon the rest of us will be celebrating an rv with you all. Someday I might get to see your country and meet some of you. I hope you all leave the USA for a wee while and come visit Scotland if you have never been . Our wee country is stunning. Happy birthday USA. 

BOOP.

Edited Saturday at 09:27 PM by BETTYBOOP

[Sage449]

On 7/4/2026 at 3:26 PM, BETTYBOOP said:

To all you wonderful American people. Happy 250 th 4th of July. I know you are a very proud nation I know it has been a struggle at times and in some ways it still is. I know your country is beautiful. I don't care who you voted for, enjoy this celebration. I hope you all have a wonderful and day  that the celebrations continue. Maybe soon the rest of us will be celebrating an rv with you all. Someday I might get to see your country and meet some of you. I hope you all leave the USA for a wee while and come visit Scotland if you have never been . Our wee country is stunning. Happy birthday USA. 

BOOP.

💙💚💜 thank you Betty 😊 looking  forward to a visit - the Black Watch & when heather blooms. 

[CSM (R) Thack]

On 7/4/2026 at 5:26 PM, BETTYBOOP said:

To all you wonderful American people. Happy 250 th 4th of July. I know you are a very proud nation I know it has been a struggle at times and in some ways it still is. I know your country is beautiful. I don't care who you voted for, enjoy this celebration. I hope you all have a wonderful and day  that the celebrations continue. Maybe soon the rest of us will be celebrating an rv with you all. Someday I might get to see your country and meet some of you. I hope you all leave the USA for a wee while and come visit Scotland if you have never been . Our wee country is stunning. Happy birthday USA. 

BOOP.

Hooah!! Come on over BB…the US is waiting on ya!! FYI, saw a few clips of the “Tartan Army” on FOX News…they seem like a group of folks definitely out for a good time!!

[BETTYBOOP]

On 7/6/2026 at 3:40 AM, CSM (R) Thack said:

Hooah!! Come on over BB…the US is waiting on ya!! FYI, saw a few clips of the “Tartan Army” on FOX News…they seem like a group of folks definitely out for a good time!!

The whole of Scotland is part of the tartan army. Doesn't matter if we travel with them or are keeping the dogs and elderly safe at home. We are still roaring them on. I plan to come visit the USA and Canada when this pops

[BETTYBOOP]

On 7/6/2026 at 3:29 AM, Sage449 said:

💙💚💜 thank you Betty 😊 looking  forward to a visit - the Black Watch & when heather blooms. 

 The black watch museum is at Stirling Castle. Lovely visit as is the actual castle.

[Luigi1]

2 hours ago, BETTYBOOP said:

The whole of Scotland is part of the tartan army. Doesn't matter if we travel with them or are keeping the dogs and elderly safe at home. We are still roaring them on. I plan to come visit the USA and Canada when this pops

 

Put Alberta, British Columbia & Colorado on your bucket list.

You won't regret it.  

Forget L.A., S.F. & NYC...they're ruined.   IMHO.

[CSM (R) Thack]

1 hour ago, Luigi1 said:

Put Alberta, British Columbia & Colorado on your bucket list.

You won't regret it.  

Forget L.A., S.F. & NYC...they're ruined.   IMHO

BB…also swing by Kentucky (Hit the Bourbon 🥃 trail)!!!

 

Luigi…agree LA, SF, NYC 🤮

[Luigi1]

10 minutes ago, CSM (R) Thack said:

BB…also swing by Kentucky (Hit the Bourbon 🥃 trail)!!!

 

Luigi…agree LA, SF, NYC 🤮

 

KY is probably the most under rated state yet has so much to offer.

My favorite places in KY...Maysville & Frankfort.  Lots of history there.

Beautiful state...beautiful people.   IMHO.

[cutter73]

56 minutes ago, CSM (R) Thack said:

BB…also swing by Kentucky (Hit the Bourbon 🥃 trail)!!!

 

Luigi…agree LA, SF, NYC 🤮

Then come see me!!! I'm in southeastern Indiana,  not too far. Or I might just come join you!!!😉

[Sage449]

18 hours ago, BETTYBOOP said:

The whole of Scotland is part of the tartan army. Doesn't matter if we travel with them or are keeping the dogs and elderly safe at home. We are still roaring them on. I plan to come visit the USA and Canada when this pops

You will be so welcomed 

[BETTYBOOP]

Well folks I now have a wee list of places to see. But I want to go see Alcatraz.  Having worked in HPM Barlinnie  it is a wee bit of a must for me. I also plan going to the fort worth stock yards. So want to see a rodeo, the pbr and some texas long horns. I want to go see tombstone  . Love old western history and I would like to see some of the native American and civil war history. Might need 2 or 3 visits. No notion for the theme parks but I would like a couple days in NYC around Christmas just so I can say I have seen it! 🤣🤣 Thanks for the recommendations. 

[Sage449]

13 hours ago, BETTYBOOP said:

Well folks I now have a wee list of places to see. But I want to go see Alcatraz.  Having worked in HPM Barlinnie  it is a wee bit of a must for me. I also plan going to the fort worth stock yards. So want to see a rodeo, the pbr and some texas long horns. I want to go see tombstone  . Love old western history and I would like to see some of the native American and civil war history. Might need 2 or 3 visits. No notion for the theme parks but I would like a couple days in NYC around Christmas just so I can say I have seen it! 🤣🤣 Thanks for the recommendations. 

Custer National Monument where the native Americans defeated Colonel Custer. I've been but have wanted to ride horse through it. 71,000 acres to ride through. 

[BETTYBOOP]

Question?? where do you folks shop for Christmas holiday decorations? I love Christmas and have lots of out door and indoor decoration but would like to see a really big shop so I can maybe ship some back. I sew a lot of the bucilla stockings and tree skirts and I have some Christopher radko baubles for my tree. 

[umbertino]

On 7/7/2026 at 7:08 PM, cutter73 said:

Then come see me!!! I'm in southeastern Indiana,  not too far. Or I might just come join you!!!😉

 

 

Hello cutter73....I happened to live for about a year  in your state in 1980 / 81...I was in Bloomington...At the time the biggest or surely one of the biggest IU campuses in the entire state....

 

One of my best (at the time) friends lived in Elkhart (Michigan-Indiana stateline)

 

I have good memories of the place to this day....Good people

[cutter73]

9 hours ago, umbertino said:

 

 

Hello cutter73....I happened to live for about a year  in your state in 1980 / 81...I was in Bloomington...At the time the biggest or surely one of the biggest IU campuses in the entire state....

 

One of my best (at the time) friends lived in Elkhart (Michigan-Indiana stateline)

 

I have good memories of the place to this day....Good people

I live in Vevay, IN (Kat Von D moved to this quiet little town a few years back) well I moved up the road to Friendship, IN some years back. I just kept my house and rent it. My local watering hole Friendship Tavern is right by a creek so get get some drinks and set in the creek and fish. 😬

[umbertino]

15 hours ago, cutter73 said:

I live in Vevay, IN (Kat Von D moved to this quiet little town a few years back) well I moved up the road to Friendship, IN some years back. I just kept my house and rent it. My local watering hole Friendship Tavern is right by a creek so get get some drinks and set in the creek and fish. 😬

 

 

Sounds fantastic....Thanks for sharing...Have a great weekend...Ciao