California Lawyer's Contributions

Comparative Assessment: The Military Option

Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 12:31am
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Any true analysis of near term predictions must take into account the various military options and capabilities of the world's current powers.

Recently, and I apologize in advance for not taking the time to go back and link to it, a post appeared here discussing the Chinese military...

What Does An Ounce of Gold Cost?

Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 1:17am
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Defamation and Blogging - The 9th Circuit Has Spoken

Friday, January 24, 2014 - 4:23pm
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What First Amendment protections are afforded a blogger sued for defamation? This was the question presented recently in a case just decided in the most liberal appellate court jurisdiction in the USA, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Focus, Concentrate, Pay Attention

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 10:02pm
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It seems like a simple concept, really. But there are people who readily admit that they make their livings, nice ones at that, by knowingly creating distractions even though people are keenly watching their every move!

No, I'm not talking about bankers--yet.

Of course, I am...

Happy New Year, and all . . .

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 11:11pm
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Kalifornia's Red Tape, Err . . . Hot Sauce

Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 12:37am
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I was going to post something about the JPM patent application regarding crypto currencies, comparing two contrasting viewpoints, here and here , but...

Bitcoin as a Black Swan?

Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 1:07am
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There You Have It - Anyone Upset Yet?

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 12:52pm
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JPM is in the news again, no surprise. But this revelation should make you sick to your stomach. I am. From this blog:...

Other Hegemon Currencies Failed--Then What?

Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:34am
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I was curious. Over time in the recent past, other hegemon currencies...

Perspective - We Have it All Wrong!

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 11:55pm
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Here is a thought experiment. For the next few moments, imagine that you were one of the elites, totally enmeshed and invested in the status quo. All of your Ivy League training, your wealth...

San Bernardino, California Private Enterprise Zone - Follow Up

Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 11:36am
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Detroit is in the news again, and those poor retired folks just took one on the chin, almost certainly getting only $0.16 on the dollar for their “constitutionally guaranteed” pensions. https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2013-10-27/detroit-pensioners-face-misera...

Affirmative Action in Law Schools - Are the Curtains Being Pulled Back?

Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 12:49am
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In today's society here in the USA, all practicing attorneys had to first get into a law school , then complete the course of study, typically three years, to obtain a Juris Doctor...

Pension System Failure Is Guaranteed

Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 12:19am
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CFTC and the Rule of Law

Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 12:43am
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By now, everyone knows that the CFTC has declined to formally take action against JPM for silver futures manipulation, after “7,000 staff hours of investigation produced no...

The Next Fed Chairman?

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 12:59am
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In light of the absorbing Federal Reserve developments of today, let us stay on that theme: who will be the next...

Preparing for Political Collapse - Orlov's Stage 3

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 7:05pm
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I discuss Orlov's chapter on Political Collapse in this blog post. Recall that in Part 1, here https://www.tfmetalsreport.com/blog/5028/big-thinkers-orlovs-book-and-cu... I discussed Dmitry...

Big Thinkers: Orlov's Book and Current Events - Part 1

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 12:47am
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The Sky is Falling! Or is it? Dmitry Orlov’s 2013 book “The Five Stages of Collapse – Survivors’ Toolkit” is required reading. I do not say that lightly. It is a must read; do not delay. It is here: https://www.amazon...

It Does Not Add Up

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 11:34pm
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Facts: (1) George Bush's Iraq war planning and mongering drew large opposition voices; (2) The USA political left has been absolutely silent on the...