The U.S. debt has reached $34 trillion and the U.S. is already being funded by deficit. What will the debt be by the end of 2024? It seems congress has reached a deal but not quite official yet. In this episode we discuss the deficit spending and possible outcomes of the future. This careless spending can only be made possible by having a central bank. I hope you enjoy this episode and I appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen. Links from the show are below.

https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/575722-the-us-has-never-defaulted-on-its-debt-except-the-four-times-it-did/

https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/federal-spending/

https://mises.org/library/anatomy-state/html/c/32

https://mises.org/library/case-against-fed-0/html

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/03/economy/us-national-debt-34-trillion/index.html#:~:text=Data%20published%20by%20the%20Treasury,accumulated%20over%20the%20nation%27s%20history.

It seems that the U.S. government can't help itself when it comes to intervening in conflicts around the world. It topples regimes, fights wars via proxy, and props up governments around the world through economic and military aid. This is of course a consequence of a central bank that supplies endless money for endless wars. There is still overwhelming support to fund the war in Ukraine as well as the Israel and Hamas conflict.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/sen-bernie-sanders-vt-don-105147069.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6L-Je9m-xo

https://www.axios.com/2023/11/04/us-israel-aid-military-funding-chart

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/pressure-israel-over-civilians-steps-up-ceasefire-calls-rebuffed-2023-11-06/

https://news.antiwar.com/2023/11/05/israeli-minister-says-dropping-nuke-on-gaza-is-an-option/

With the recent attacks on Israel the U.S. is now aiding Israel as well as funding the Ukraine war. How many proxy wars can the U.S. fund? What will the consequences of these actions produce?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHgKHOlg-gk https://usafacts.org/articles/how-much-military-aid-does-the-us-give-to-israel/

The first debate has concluded and it was a shit show to say the least. Pence attempted to bully Ramaswamy for being young and lack of experience as did Nikki Haley did at times. Vivek clashed with just about everyone on the stage. I personally think he performed the best although overall the whole debate lacked real questions and vague solutions. DeSantis attempted to be energetic and preach America first phrases that didn't really mean anything. It is still too early to tell who will make as the nominee. Trump is still in the race as of now. Links from the show are below. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/21/politics/milwaukee-rnc-presidential-debate-candidates/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdnNnIuXIzg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd_BqS6peKs https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/republican-debate-august-poll/

Vivek Ramaswamy is running for president under the Republican ballot. He has a lot of interesting things to say. He says he wants to drain the swamp. We shall see if that is the case or not. First he must be elected. In this episode we review Vivek's plans for America if elected president and of course there are a couple of clips to discuss. I hope you enjoy.

Link to Vivek Ramaswamy

https://www.vivek2024.com/shut-it-down/

Vivek on Valutainment talks draining the swamp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6asuGrBRpw

The minimum wage law is presented as something that must be done in order to ensure that companies don't take advantage of their employees. This is a myth. In this episode we discuss why this is wrong and we watch a couple of short clips from great economists Walter Williams and Milton Friedman. Links are provided below. I encouraged you learn more about a free market economy.

Milton Friedman minimum wage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca8Z__o52sk

Walter Williams minimum wage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8uz3uafMe0&t=29s

https://www.cato.org/commentary/let-data-speak-truth-behind-minimum-wage-laws

https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2021/beyond-bls/a-15-minimum-wage-changes-more-than-just-take-home-pay.htm

This episode we discuss the recent Facebook files and the dangerously absurd threats senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina makes regarding the Ukraine/Russian war. Article by Ron Paul about FB files. https://original.antiwar.com/paul/2023/07/31/facebook-files-reveal-despicable-disregard-for-the-constitution/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/graham-warns-russian-nuclear-attack-230159249.html Fox News Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNVIwKV_2I0

Welcome everyone, this episode we watch a couple of clips from RFK's town hall with Fox News and review the interventions the United States have participated in. RFK Town Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtOJfVyne9whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8AJR5qwUXIhttps://archive.globalpolicy.org/us-westward-expansion/26024-us-interventions.htmlhttps://www.fff.org/2013/03/04/gun-control-and-the-dangers-of-a-standing-army/