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Click to enlarge.The sustainability of real GDP growth from here is just one of those things that I do not trust. Go figure.On the one hand, correlation does not prove causation.On the other hand, I don't need proof to be distrustful. If I'm walking late at night and an unmarked van pulls up to me and everyone in the van is wearing ski masks, then I definitely better see some snow and some skis. Let's just put it that...

Malaise Is BACK!American Optimism Lowest Since Carter AdministrationA Commentary by J. D. Longstreet***************"Fewer than four-in-10 Americans (39 percent) rate the US in a positive manner – the most negative feedback the country has produced since 1979.A new Gallup poll finds that Americans are as negative about the country’s prospects as they have been in more than three decades. Americans are more upbeat...

Click to enlarge.I'll bet you $100 that we will never make it back to the blue trend line *and* that my name isn't Captain Awesome.Easy money! That's two ways you can win! Any takers?Before you place your bet, I should probably warn you that I don't live in Oregon. That might affect the odds of the surest way to make the $100, lol. Sigh.Without gallows sarcasm all is lost.See Also:Happy Construction Labor DaySource...

Click to enlarge.Okay, there's some sensationalized sarcasm in this post's title and in the chart. I admit it. I never claimed to be a respectable economic journalist! Hey, I'm just a computer and physics guy with a sarcastic sense of humor. You get what you pay for on this free (deflationary) and mostly anonymous blog. ;)In all seriousness, much to the dismay of typical economic pundits (think CNBC and/or Jeremy Siegel)...

VIEW MORE...A soft combination that is appropriate for any season and for any day of the week. After all, everything depends on how you feel and your mood on that day, destination and weather are the other half of the story.Max goes minimal in a mix of textures on a Friday afternoon spent with Bogdan and a hot cup of tea with strawberry cake :)I love days like these...             ...

I've got a secret wrapped in a riddle. What do upholstery, sparkles and a party of 20 have in common?sourceCome back on Wednesday and find ou...

The Constitution?  What's That?A Commentary by J. D. Longstreet ***************The dictionary tells us that a constitution is a law, or compilation of laws, determining the fundamental political principles of a government.  The people of the United States have a constitution. Now, I know this will come as a shock to many, but we actually DO have a constitution, which was written at the Constitutional Convention...

Long-TermClick to enlarge.@#$%!Click to enlarge.@#$%!Click to enlarge.@#$%!Short-TermClick to enlarge.@#$%!Click to enlarge.@#$%!Click to enlarge.@#$%!Some are arguing that we're in the first inning of the recovery. If the above chart is any indicator, I'd say the game's about over.Let's take it back to 1984 yet again.Click to enlarge.@#$%!The next chart shows nonfarm payrolls per capita. Can there ever be too many...

I continue to climb at least 20 flights of extra stairs each day.Click to enlarge.I thought I had a handle on winter's seasonal effects this year but the death of our pet cat on the 21st altered my mood to the downside. I tend to eat more when I'm feeling down. I think the turning point is fairly visible in the chart. It's not all bad. Tigger nearly made it to the age of 18. He also went fairly peacefully.I'm not starting...

Gun Owners Are Losing This FightA Commentary by J. D. Longstreet***************Congress WILL pass a gun control bill later this year.  I have no doubt, whatsoever.  Sure to be included in that bill will be a universal background check on prospective gun owners and current gun owners.  That is to say: if you want to purchase a gun you must undergo a background check - AND - if you already own a gun,...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyThe economy has made gains under the Presidency of Barack H. Obama. Gains the democrats feel proud of. Perhaps they should given the rocky road they inherited. Right? Here's a slightly different perspective. Investors Business Daily - Economy: So the economy created 157,000 new payroll jobs in January. Wow. At this rate, we might actually get back down to Bush-era...

In the debate over fiscal policy, you frequently hear liberals argue: "It's not time to deal with the deficit, we need to fix the economy first and then fix the deficit when the economy is stronger." While this has merit as a political concept, it's actually giving into a false frame that dealing with the deficit and dealing with unemployment are two separate things that you do at different times. Steps you take to...

VIEW MORE...Usually when I pick an outfit I have something in mind to start with. Most of the time is a colour combination, but this time was different...  it was this LAmade hoodie! I wanted something casual and playful, the perfect combination for a gloomy weather day:)P.S. Don't forget that I have a coupon code for you! Enjoy 20% off your purchase using this code: SWEET20 on LAmade.comI have the name of the...

Dear Reader: I am very concerned for America's safety.  Our military, though the best in the world, is tired and war weary.  Having been continuously at war for over a decade now, our warriors are fatigued.  Battle-hardened?  Yes, BUT....   Now we have sequestration to contend with.  I'm writing about an hour from Fort Bragg, NC. My community is made up of a considerable...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyRHINOS and Neocons working hard to ensure Chuck Hagel's nomination by President Obama for the position of Secretary of Defense goes down in flames. I guess the Neocons are looking for a war hawk to keep the Military Industrial Complex well oiled and satisfied.The only question now is whether the Obama administration will pull the plug after Hagel's relatively weak...

Boy Scouts Of America Doomed?A Commentary by J. D. Longstreet**************The Boy Scouts of America will have a chance next week to practice what they have preached all these past decades:  How to be a man. The head honchos of the Scouts will meet next week to decide if the Boy Scouts of America will allow homosexuals into the organization as members -- and as leaders. If they decide to allow homosexuals in,...

In an effort to work on my sharing , I've got some exciting news to pass along. I've been asked to be a contributor to the blog for my favorite local design magazine, St Louis At Home! And what's even better is that today is my first post. I'm sharing a bit of DIY art you may remember, so check it out. And make sure to check in next week when I share more exciting news! (You see, I crack the door open just...

The Quill And The KeyboardPamphleteers of the 21st CenturyA Commentary by J. D. Longstreet**************Before the famous ride of Paul Revere there were, among our American ancestors, men who placed their lives and fortunes on the line by doing exactly what conservative bloggers do today.  Writing their thoughts on politics and current events on paper, printing those papers into pamphlet size editions and distributing...