The Growing Danger of Debt

by Alfred Adask

I've warned people for at least five years that the national debt is too great to ever be repaid in full.  That fact is my principle reason for advocating ownership of gold.  I don't advocate gold because it's metal, yellow or shiny.  I advocate gold because the fiat dollar must die, and the national debt will probably cause that death.  In the midst of that trauma, gold will become incredibly valuable.

Over the past five years, I've warned that "what can't be paid, won't be paid" and therefore, either by secretive inflation or by open repudiation most of the national debt (80 to 90%, in my opinion) will never be repaid in full.  And I've warned of the incredible danger inherent in repudiation of such an enormous national debt. 

That danger is seen in the fact that one man's debt is another man's asset.  I.e., in return for borrowing $100,000, the borrower signs a note (paper debt-instrument) to the lender wherein he promises to repay $100,000 (plus interest).  The lender and the banking system treat that note as an asset-even though it's really just a promise to pay.  If you ask the lender for his net worth, he'll include the $100,000 note as part of his assets.

And therein lies the danger in repudiating a debt.  If the borrower can't pay the debt, it's not just the debt that disappears-the correlative note, the "paper asset," also disappears.

Thus, if the national debt is $17 trillion, that means some unknown number of creditors are holding $17 trillion in paper bonds/notes and treating them as paper assets.  Some of those paper notes are used as assets in pension funds, other to secure loans to build more homes, shopping centers, start new businesses, etc.  So, if, say, $10 trillion of the national debt was repudiated by inflation or by open repudiation, it wouldn't just destroy $10 trillion in debt-it would also necessarily destroy $10 trillion in paper assets.

The economy can function just fine without $10 trillion in debt, but it can't survive the loss of $10 trillion in paper assets. 

To repudiate the debt is to destroy the correlative paper asset.

That's the enormous danger in a national debt that's too big to ever be repaid in full.  When the day inevitably arrives that some substantial portion of that debt is repudiated, that will also cause the loss of an equivalent amount of paper assets.  If enough of the national debt is repudiated, the resulting loss of paper assets could collapse the economy.

If the economy collapses, the fiat dollar will also probably follow.

*  The UK Telegraph recently discussed the consequences of massive global debt in, "Mass default looms as world sinks beneath a sea of debt."  Excerpts from that article include:

"Global debt is still rising strongly, crimping growth and threatening defaults around the world.

"The UK and US economies may be on the mend at last, but that's not the pattern elsewhere. On a global level, growth is being steadily drowned under a rising tide of debt, threatening renewed financial crisis, a continued squeeze to living standards, and eventual mass default.

"This is the conclusion of the latest "Geneva Report", . . . [which] points out that . . . . Contrary to widely held assumptions, the world has not yet begun to de-lever. [repay and reduce existing debt].  In fact global debt-to-GDP-public and private non-financial debt-is still growing, breaking new highs by the month.

"[E]ven developed market economies have struggled to make progress, with rising public debt [economic stimulus] cancelling out any headway being made in reducing household and corporate indebtedness.

"The only way the world can keep growing . . . is by piling on debt. . . . When rising asset prices are merely the flip side of rising levels of debt, it becomes highly problematic."

"Problematic," my butt.  The more accurate descriptive term is "catastrophic".

The author of the Telegraph article seems unnerved by the growing recognition that "asset prices" are merely the "flip side" and equivalent of rising debt. 

If so, he may be beginning to sense what I've warned of for five years:  1) The national debt, the world debt, debt in general, can't be paid in full; and, 2) when our excessive debt is inevitably repudiated, an equivalent sum of paper assets will also instantly turn out to be worthless.  The economy will be collapsed by the loss of paper assets.

(And the world, incidentally, will then stampede in search of any kind of "asset" that's not made of paper or electronic digits.  The price of gold should skyrocket.)

 "Eventually, it dawns on the creditors that the debtors cannot keep up with the payments. That's when you get a financial crisis."

Exactly. 

When the world finally realizes that:  1) the debt can't be paid; 2) the debt won't be paid; 3) the paper-debt instruments are largely worthless; 4) the whole debt-based monetary system will collapse; then, 5) the world will panic as it searches for tangible assets like gold.

"Historically, big debt overhangs have tended to be dealt with via inflation and currency adjustment, the natural, market based way of haircutting creditors."

"Haircutting creditors" is just a fun way to describe the kind of robbery that's been committed for decades by our government and Federal Reserve. 

Who's being robbed?  Creditors.

Who are the creditors?  Anyone who's saved any portion of their wealth. 

That savings might be in a bank account, pension fund, So-So Security, stocks, bonds, etc..  But if that savings is denominated in fiat dollars, government intentionally robs those creditors (and thereby reduces the national debt) by means of inflation.

But here's the problem:

"There is no sign of the inflation you might expect after such an unprecedented phase of central bank money printing."

Dahyam!  Even after trying to "stimulate" the US and global economies by injecting trillions of dollars' worth of fiat currency, inflation has not caught on to a degree sufficient to repudiate a significant amount of the national debt. 

Without a sufficient inflation, the national debt won't be sufficiently (but secretly) repudiated.

Implication?  The unpayable national debt will have to be openly and publicly repudiated.  That's when the public finally gets wise, and the whole fiat-monetary/Ponzi scheme implodes.      

"[I]n conditions where excessive debt cannot be worked off [paid or repudiated] through growth, restraint [in government spending] and inflation, adjustment [open repudiation of debt] will eventually be forced much more divisively through default." 

In other words, if government can't cause enough inflation to repudiate enough of the existing national debt, that debt will inevitably be repudiated by an outright "default" when government is forced to publicly admit that it can't pay its bills, is insolvent and openly bankrupt. 

That's when the stuff hits the fan.

With inflation, the "day of the stuff" can be postponed.  Without sufficient inflation, the "day of the stuff" approaches more rapidly.

With deflation (increasing value of the fiat dollar and thereby the size of the national debt) the "day of the stuff" approaches more rapidly.

*  Deflation, incidentally, is normally hallmark of economy depression. 

For the past twelve weeks, the value of the fiat dollar-as measured on the US Dollar Index (US$X)-has been rising steadily and surprisingly.

During that same twelve weeks, the price of gold has been falling steadily and surprisingly.  In fact, the falling price of gold has been so disturbing that many former "goldbugs" are losing faith in that metal. 

During the week of September 26^th to October 3^rd, the US$X rose 1.02 points from 85.62 to 86.64.  That means the perceived value (purchasing power) of the fiat dollar rose by 1.19%.  That's evidence of deflation.

1.19% deflation might not sound like much. But the significance is huge.

The "official" national debt is currently about $17.83 trillion.  Thanks to deflation, the value or purchasing power of those dollars just rose by 1.19%.  That means the true size (purchasing power) of the "official" national debt increased by about $212 billion.  In one week. 

Thus, the national debt has increased by $670 per person.  That means you, ladies and gentlemen, each sank $670 deeper into debt than you were a week ago.  If you have a family of four, your family's "fair share" of the national debt just rose by $2,675.  In one week.

However, if (as per John Williams, shadowstats.com) the actual national debt is about $90 trillion, last week's deflation increased your personal share of the national debt by about $3,400.  The average family of four just fell another $13,500 deeper into debt.  In one week.

If the actual national debt (including unfunded liabilities) is over $200 trillion (as claimed by the Congressional Budget Office) then your personal share of the national debt just grew by $7,500-and a family of four's fair share of the national debt increase by almost $30,000.  In one week.

The point I'm trying to make is that as US$X rises, the perceived value (purchasing power) of the dollar also rises-and so does the value of the national debt. 

Inflation allows us to reduce and tolerate the national debt. 

Deflation can increase all debt and bankrupt all debtors.  Deflation forces debtors (including the US gov-co) to admit that they're insolvent, that they can't pay their debts, and that the correlative paper-debt instruments are worthless.

As I've already explained, the national debt is too great to ever be paid in full or even substantially.  As deflation increases the value (purchasing power) of that debt, the debt becomes increasingly unpayable. 

Deflation slows the economy and reduces tax revenues.  As tax revenues fall, government is less able to pay existing debts.

Worse, knowing the gov-co can't even repay its current debts in full, potential lenders will be less likely to lend more to gov-co.  As the gov-co is less able to borrow more, the gov-co will be less able to spend the sums that have tended to hold the economy together for the past six years. As gov-co's tax revenues and ability to borrow are increasingly restricted, gov-co will have to cut spending.  They might cut military spending, they might cut entitlements, they might cut pensions, wages or services.  But sooner or later they will cut some of the current payments being made on the national debt.  

That tells me that, if deflation is allowed to persist, the day of reckoning is drawing closer when government will be forced to admit that it can't pay the national debt.  When that day arrives, the price of US bonds will plummet, the perceived value of the US dollar will fall-and the price of gold will jump. 

*  If government can't repudiate much of the national debt by reinstating significant inflation, government will soon have to openly repudiate at least part of the national debt. 

I presume that when any significant repudiation of the national debt takes place, confidence in all paper debt instruments denominated in fiat dollars will fall dramatically.

Perhaps my presumption is valid.  Perhaps not. 

But if my presumption is true to any extent, to the same extent, those of you holding your wealth in any form of paper debt instruments (not just US bonds, but also stocks, pension funds, savings accounts, etc.) that are denominated in fiat dollars are going to lose your assets.

Although the following conclusion may sound like sophistry, it still strikes me as possible and even probable that as the dollar's perceived value on the USDX is currently increasing, so is the real size of the national debt.  Thus, it appears that the dollar's rise on the USDX (deflation) should be hastening the day of the fiat dollar's default and even demise.  A default in the national debt should cause the value of the fiat dollar to collapse and the price and value of gold to soar.

Much to my surprise, I find myself arguing the seemingly paradoxical conclusion that a rising value for the fiat dollar on the US$X(and the correlative fall in the price of gold) makes ownership of gold more necessary and more rational. 

That's right-as crazy as it sounds, I'm actually arguing that the current dollar deflation and correlative fall in the price of gold are reasons to buy more gold. 

Not because the price of gold is, for now, going up.  It's not.  The price of gold has, most recently, been falling for two or three months. 

But because the value of the fiat dollar is rising and making a repudiation of government debt increasingly likely and imminent.  If and when the national debt is repudiated, the US dollar's value will fall like a stone and the value/purchasing power of gold will soar.

*  If the previous argument is valid, government is caught between the "rock" of repudiating the national debt subtly by means of inflation and the "hard place" of being forced by deflation to openly admit that it can't pay the entire national debt.

Either way, the value of the fiat dollar must fall and the price and value of gold should rise. 

Conclusion?  No matter which way government turns-to more inflation, or to more deflation-the price and/or value of gold must rise significantly.

When?  Don't know.

But deflation continues, I suspect the answer may be "soon".

Obama Losing Control?

by Alfred Adask

On Sunday, September 28^th, President Obama appeared on 60 Minutes.  When asked why his administration had been so slow to act against ISIS in the Middle East, President Obama explained that US intelligence had "underestimated" the strength of ISIS and "overestimated" the Iraqi military's ability to resist the ISIS invasion. Obama implicitly blamed US intelligence for his slow reaction to ISIS. 

Almost instantly, the US "intelligence community" reacted.

On Monday, September 29^th, The Washington Times posted "U.S. intel disputes Obama claim on Islamic State".  According to that article,

"U.S. policy leaders, including President Obama, were repeatedly warned for more than a year by the U.S. intelligence community that the Islamic State terror group was gaining significant strength in Syria and was on the verge of seizing territory deep inside Iraq,where the military was struggling to respond. 

"The private [and unidentified] assessments, which were confirmed to The Washington Times on Monday, conflict with Mr. Obama's claim on national television over the weekend that America's spies had underestimated the rise and capabilities of the Islamic State and had overestimated the Iraqi military's ability and will to fight the group.

On Sunday, President Obama publicly claimed that the US intelligence community had underestimated the threat posed by ISIS and the ability of the Iraqi military to resist that threat. 

On Monday, a number of unidentified sources in the US intelligence community denied President Obama's claim and provided evidence that the intelligence community had repeatedly warned the President and/or other high officials of the threat posed by ISIS since June of A.D. 2013.

The fact that President Obama and/or other high officials had failed to heed the intelligence community's repeated warnings is not the big story here.

The big story is that, 1) the unidentified sources who've expressly exposed President Obama's failure to heed warnings about ISIS are identified by The Washington Times as members of the US "intelligence community" (probably from the CIA, NSA, Military intelligence or congressional intelligence oversight committees);  2) US intelligence is not merely refuting President Obama's attempt to blame the intelligence community for his administration's failure to deal with ISIS at an earlier date-the intelligence community implicitly calling President Obama a liar; and, worse, 3) did so in public.

Conflicts of the sort we're seeing between the President and US intelligence community might be virulent behind closed doors-but normally, such conflicts would never be revealed to the public.

In this case, however, it appears that unnamed elements of the US intelligence community have gone public with implicit allegations that 1) the President's initial response to warnings about ISIS was, at best, incompetent; and, 2) his recent attempts to blame the intelligence community for that incompetent response are lies. 

Thus, the big story is the fact that the normally clandestine intelligence community which normally "sez nuthin' 'bout nuthin' to nobody" is publicly calling the Commander in Chief a liar. 

*  That public response isn't likely to have been the result of the single instance Obama's false claims on 60 Minutes.

Instead, the public response by the "intelligence community" implies that either:

1) There's been a long-simmering antagonism between President Obama and the intelligence community and the President's claims on 60 Minutes were the straws that broke the camel's back; or

2)  There are forces at work who, having gotten rid of former Attorney General Eric Holder, are now gearing up to impeach President Obama or otherwise force him to resign.

The intelligence community's implied, public claims that President Obama is lying is evidence that Obama has not only lost the respect of much of the government, he's lost their loyalty and also lost control over important elements of the government.

Obama isn't merely a "lame duck"-he is increasingly a "dead duck".

*  More, there appears to be a growing faction within the government who are as incensed by President Obama's anti-American policies as I am and some of my readers may be.  I.e., there may be some good men and women in government who actually care more about this country than their jobs and their pensions.  There may be some good men and women in government who, increasingly, side with the ideas espoused by people like myself and many of my readers.

Obama is due to serve as President until January of A.D. 2017. 

I'm beginning to think that he's not going to hold his office that long.

I'm beginning to think that forces are now at work who may cause Obama to emulate another pathological liar named "Richard Milhous Nixon" who, faced with the threat of impeachment, resigned in disgrace from the Presidency.

Slap Another Face on - Silence of the Lambs #2?

BY ADMIN, Llaurie Roth ON SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2014

Bring on the new names

Obama face-lift doctors are getting their knives and scalpels sharpened to put on another U.S. face for Americans and the world. The patient has tighter looking skin now as we are steadily reminded that ISIS and other Islamic radicals aren't Islamic at all. Now, quite magically, Obama has pulled out another 'zappo' enemy the 'Khorosan group.' Everyone already knows that this is just 'Al Kae Da' with a new name and face...certainly not Islam in anyway.

Just like in the famous 'Silence of the Lambs' movie, when serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter sliced off the face of his guard and slapped it on his own face for the memorable and shocking escape, Obama has also sliced off the face of America and slapped on the oozing and bloody face of Islam and tyranny. More and more of us are noticing the blood dripping down our own necks. Occasionally Obama notices a head missing in-between golf games.

We have watched over and over again the House and Senate 'guards' letting Obama escape while our 'leaders' just trip over crimes and rampant corruption as if everything is normal...for a liberal.   Well, things are far from normal and indeed we are in an ongoing national emergency as history plays its hand yet again.

Obama is following the tyrannical steps of Hitler and Stalin. He is taking over chunks of our freedoms, through regulations and executive orders. He doesn't rewrite laws he just flips them off and ignores them, knowing no one will dare to stop him. He has already taken control of our health care system, now controlling life span and who will live and die. He is after our guns, speech and income as well.

Evil is now good and good is now evil. Islam is Obama's home base and he will never go after his 'homies' that are taking out all the infidels. Remember, Obama can't be blamed for anything but only responds, after the fact blaming all else. He will always blame 'intelligence leaders' 'Republicans' 'gun owners' and 'Christians.'

This time the 'slap a new name, face or blame game' isn't working so well for Obama. His polls continue to tank and go so low they are looking up to China. Is America and her idiot sold out media finally starting to wake up?

Must do

Everyone vote and vote right this time in the 2014 elections, then 2016. Put your emotions aside. We don't have time or the luxury to indulge and act out! Volunteer to watch and guard polling centers. There will be fraud and intimidation everywhere so be ready. Bring your cell phones and subtly take photos and stay focused. Ignore those who try to get in your face.

We will get back the Senate and fortify the House. How much we get back the Senate will depend on how we all vote and stay focused. Then, we must stay on those in the House and Senate like white on rice! We have to undo about everything that Obama has touched, and then rebuild our economy, moral base, freedoms and international reputation. We can and will do this.

America must put her own face back on and keep it on.

Join me each day on my national radio show from 7-10pm PAC. You can listen at www.ksbn.net, or later on the archives at www.therothshow.com.

IN THE NEWS......

US unemployment rate just slid once more to a meager 5.9%, the lowest print since the summer of 2008, the answer is the same one we have shown every month since 2010: the collapse in the labor force participation rate, which in September slid from an already three decade low 62.8% to 62.7% - the lowest in over 36 years, matching the February 1978 lows. And while according to the Household Survey, 232,000 people found jobs, what is more disturbing is that the people not in the labor force, rose to a new record high, increasing by 315,000 to 92.6 million!

The European Central Bank made no major changes to its monetary policy at its monthly meeting Thursday. .

Euro zone producer price index was down 0.1% in August from July and down 1.4% year-on-year. It's another worrisome clue that problematic deflation could be setting in for the world's third-largest economy.

Mainstream Media looks to several factors which impacted the price of gold last week.  1. The U.S. dollar hit a two year high against the Euro and with stimulus similar to the U.S. quantitative easing no wonder the Euro dropped for 1.39 to 1.26.  Finally crude oil took a dive  to a 1.5 year low on the Nymex to 88.18 on Thursday.

With the ebola disease concern there were brief sell-offs in the U.S. stock indexes but markets recovered pushing the DOW over 17,000.

responsible for the ills of the precious metals markets recently. Three, the sharp sell-off in the U.S. stock indexes that saw them hit a six-week low  late this week. The ebola disease scare in the U.S. has contributed to a "risk-off" mentality in the market place late this week. If the stock market continues to sell off, such would be a bullish factor for the safe-haven gold market.

Putin shrugs off Western sanctions, says Russian economy will remain strong

MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday shrugged off the negative impact of Western sanctions, saying they will only encourage Russia to build closer ties with China, India and Latin America. Speaking at an investment forum, Putin described the sanctions as "utter silliness" that hurt Western business and offered an opportunity for others to expand in the Russian market. Putin said the sanctions, imposed by the United States, the European Union and others over Russia's role in the Ukrainian crisis, violated basic principles of the World Trade Organization and inflicted lasting damage to the global economy. The ruble has fallen sharply as the sanctions have taken hold, imposing severe restrictions on top Russian banks and companies to borrow on Western capital markets. Capital flight is expected to top $100 billion this year as jittery investors dump Russian assets.

Oct 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia wants to shift to national currencies in trade deals with China and other countries, implying a shift away from the U.S. dollar.

"In the future we aim actively to use national currencies in energy resources trade to settle... international trade accounts, with China and other counties," Putin told an investment conference. "In using national currencies, we see a serious mechanism for curbing risks."

Russia and Iran have agreed to use their own national currencies in bilateral trade transactions rather than the U.S. dollar.

What if 20 Million Illegal Aliens Vacated America?

I, Tina Griego, journalist for the Denver Rocky Mountain News wrote a column titled, "Mexican Visitor's Lament."

I interviewed Mexican journalist Evangelina Hernandez while visiting Denver last week. Hernandez said, "Illegal aliens pay rent, buy groceries, buy clothes. What happens to your country's economy if 20 million people go away?"

Hmmm, I thought, what would happen?

So I did my due diligence, buried my nose as a reporter into the FACTS I found below.

It's a good question... it deserves an honest answer. Over 80% of Americans demand secured borders and illegal migration stopped. But what would happen if all 20 million or more vacated America? The answers I found may surprise you!

In California, if 3.5 million illegal aliens moved back to Mexico, it would leave an extra $10.2 billion to spend on overloaded school systems, bankrupt hospitals and overrun prisons. It would leave highways cleaner, safer and less congested. Everyone could understand one another as English became the dominant language again.

In Colorado, 500,000 illegal migrants, plus their 300,000 kids and grandchilds would move back "home," mostly to Mexico. That would save Colorado an estimated $2 billion (other experts say $7 billion) annually in taxes that pay for schooling, medical, social-services and incarceration costs. It means 12,000 gang members would vanish out of Denver alone.

Colorado would save more than $20 million in prison costs, and the terror that those 7,300 alien criminals set upon local citizens. Denver Officer Don Young and hundreds of Colorado victims would not have suffered death, accidents, rapes and other crimes by illegals.

Denver Public Schools would not suffer a 67% dropout/flunk rate because of thousands of illegal alien students speaking 41 different languages. At least 200,000 vehicles would vanish from our gridlocked cities in Colorado. Denver's 4% unem ployment rate would vanish as our working poor would gain jobs at a living wage.

In Florida, 1.5 million illegals would return the Sunshine State back to America, the rule of law, and English.

In Chicago, Illinois, 2.1 million illegals would free up hospitals, schools, prisons and highways for a safer, cleaner and more crime-free experience.

If 20 million illegal aliens returned 'home,' the U.S. Economy would return to the rule of law. Employers would hire legal American citizens at a living wage. Everyone would pay their fair share of taxes because they wouldn't be working off the books. That would result in an additional $401 billion in IRS income taxes collected annually, and an equal amount for local, state and city coffers.

No more push '1' for Spanish or '2' for English. No more confusion in American schools that now must contend with over 100 languages that degrade the educational system for American kids. Our overcrowded schools would lose more than two million illegal alien kids at a cost of billions in ESL and free breakfasts and lunches.

We would lose 500,000 illegal criminal alien inmates at a cost of more than $1.6 billion annually. That includes 15,000 MS-13 gang members who distribute $130 billion in drugs annually would vacate our country.

In cities like L.A., 20,000 members of the '18th Street Gang' would vanish from our nation. No more Mexican forgery gangs for ID theft from Americans! No more foreign rapists and child molesters!

Losing more than 20 million people would clear up our crowded highways and gridlock. Cleaner air and less drinking and driving American deaths by illegal aliens!

America's economy is drained. Taxpayers are harmed. Employers get rich. Over $80 billion annually wouldn't return to the aliens' home countries by cash transfers. Illegal migrants earned half that money untaxed, which further drains America 's economy which currently suffers an $8.7 trillion debt. $8.7 trillion debt!!!

At least 400,000 anchor babies would not be born in our country, costing us $109 billion per year per cycle. At least 86 hospitals in California, Georgia and Florida would still be operating instead of being bankrupt out of existence because illegals pay nothing via the EMTOLA Act. Americans wouldn't suffer thousands of TB and hepatitis cases rampant in our country - brought in by illegals unscreened at our borders.

Our cities would see 20 million less people driving, polluting and grid locking our cities. It would also put the 'progressives' on the horns of a dilemma; illegal aliens and their families cause 11% of our greenhouse gases.

Over one million of Mexico's poorest citizens now live inside and along our border from Brownsville, Texas, to San Diego, California, in what the New York Times called, 'colonias' or new neighborhoods. Trouble is, those living areas resemble Bombay and Calcutta where grinding poverty, filth, diseases, drugs, crimes, no sanitation and worse. They live without sewage, clean water, streets, roads, electricity, or any kind of sanitation.

The New York Times reported them to be America's new 'Third World' inside our own country. Within 20 years, at their current growth rate, they expect 20 million residents of those colonials. (I've seen them personally in Texas and Arizona; it's sickening beyond anything you can imagine.)

By enforcing our laws, we could repatriate them back to Mexico. We should invite 20 million aliens to go home, fix their own countries and/or make a better life in Mexico. We already invite a million people into our country legally annually, more than all other countries combined. We cannot and must not allow anarchy at our borders, more anarchy within our borders and growing lawlessness at every level in our nation.

It's time to stand up for our country, our culture, our civilization and our way of life.

Interesting Statistics!

Here are 14 reasons illegal aliens should vacate America, and I hope they are forwarded over and over again until they are read so many times that the reader gets sick of reading them:

1. $14 billion to $22 billion dollars are spent each year on welfare to illegal aliens (that's Billion with a 'B')

3. $7.5 billion dollars are spent each year on Medicaid for illegal aliens.

4. $12 billion dollars are spent each year on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they still cannot speak a word of English!

5. $27 billion dollars are spent each year for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.

6. $3 Million Dollars 'PER DAY' is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens. That's $1.2 Billion a year.

7. 28% percent of all federal prison inmates are illegal aliens.

8. $190 billion dollars are spent each year on illegal aliens for welfare & social services by the American taxpayers.

9. $200 billion dollars per year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens.

10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens. In particular, their children, are going to make a huge additional crime problem in t he US.

11. During the year 2005, there were 8 to 10 MILLION illegal aliens that crossed our southern border with as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from other terrorist countries. Over 10,000 of those were middle-eastern terrorists. Millions of pounds of drugs, cocaine, meth, heroin, crack, guns, and marijuana crossed into the U.S. from the southern border.

12. The National Policy Institute, estimates that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion, or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period.

13. In 2006, illegal aliens sent home $65 BILLION in remittances back to their countries of origin, to their families and friends.

14. The dark side of illegal immigration: Nearly one million sex crimes are committed by illegal immigrants in the United States!

Total cost a whopping $538.3 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR !

To prove our point about there is a sucker born every minute and there is still too much money floating around.....no one has a hungry belly as yet or they wouldn't need this type of underwear.......The government skinny on caffeinated underwear: It won't help you lose a latte weight

 12 hours ago

 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - If you purchased caffeine-infused underwear because of promises it will make you thinner, federal regulators say you were hoodwinked - but at least you can get your money back. The Federal Trade Commission announced Monday that two companies - Norm Thompson Outfitters of Oregon and Wacoal America Inc. of New Jersey - have agreed to refund $1.5 million to consumers who purchased "shapewear" that supposedly can reduce cellulite and fat because it is infused with caffeine, vitamin E and other things. "Caffeine-infused shapewear is the latest 'weight-loss brew' concocted by marketers," Jessica Rich, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a statement. "If someone says you can lose weight by wearing the clothes they are selling, steer clear." Neither company could be reached for comment.

Workers may see 60 percent pension 'haircut' if judge rejects bankrupt California city's plan

 3 minutes ago

 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Employees of the bankrupt California city of Stockton could be forced to take a 60 percent pension cut if a federal judge rejects its reorganization plan, a lawyer for the city said Wednesday in a case that could clarify who gets paid first by financially strapped cities around the nation - retirement funds or creditors. The contention by Stockton attorney Marc Levinson came during arguments at a hearing in the bankruptcy case in Sacramento. Much of the case centers on whether Stockton's payments to the California Public Employees' Retirement System are off limits to creditors as the city tries to end its Chapter 9 protection. A key creditor, Franklin Templeton Investments, says the pension payments are fair game as it tries to collect on an unsecured $32.5 million claim against the city.

France's Socialists take axe to welfare spending with planned cuts in 2015 budget

 3 hours ago

 PARIS (AP) - France's Socialist government has detailed a 21 billion-euro ($26.5 billion) cost-cutting plan, the deepest-ever spending cuts in the country's modern history. Presenting the 2015 budget Wednesday, Finance Minister Michel Sapin said, "These spending cuts are crucial to our credibility in the eyes of the French and Europeans, they'll be fully applied." A significant part of the savings is to be made on France's generous welfare system. The government plans to cut 3.2 billion euros from health spending, and to cut family benefits by 700 million euros. The government also plans to diminish the number of state employees next year and limit wage increases. France's debt is now above two trillion euros and represents 95.1 percent of gross domestic product, according to statistics released Tuesday.

AP Source: US and Brazil resolve decade-long trade fight over cotton subsidies

 10 hours ago

 WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States and Brazil have resolved a decade-long trade battle over subsidies Washington provided to American cotton growers, an official close to the negotiations said late Tuesday. The agreement would resolve a bitter trade fight that had strained relations between the two countries since 2002 when Brazil brought a case against the United States charging that the subsidies Washington paid American cotton farmers were a violation of global trade rules. The World Trade Organization ruled in Brazil's favor and the United States had been forced to make annual payments to Brazil. The agreement resolving the dispute was to be signed Wednesday in Washington by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and their Brazilian counterparts.

Argentina's Fernandez criticizes US judge that held country in contempt over bond payment

 10 hours ago

 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentina's president on Tuesday said a U.S. judge's decision to hold the South American country in contempt for attempting illegal moves to service its debt is pure "silliness." "All of this is not casual, and it comes from a senile judge," President Cristina Fernandez said during an event at the government house. "There are some players in the economy who want to bring down the government and they want to do it with help from abroad." Argentina deposited a $161 million bond interest payment with a newly appointed local trustee on Tuesday in defiance of U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Griesa, who found Argentina in contempt on Monday. Argentina's economy ministry said the coupon payment on its foreign law Par bonds was deposited into two accounts of the state-run Nacion Fideicomisos S.A. The new trustee replaces The Bank of New York Mellon, which was removed by the government.

Myanmar awards first licenses to foreign banks in a half-century

 3 hours ago

 YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar awarded licenses Wednesday to the first foreign banks allowed to operate in the country in a half-century. Lenders from Japan, China and Australia were among the nine banks to receive licenses in a reform implemented after Myanmar emerged from dictatorship. Those to receive licenses included Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group. Others were Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Mizuho Bank, Thailand's Bangkok Bank, Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and United Overseas Bank and Malaysia's Malayan Banking Bhd. Each bank will be allowed to open one branch and cannot conduct retail banking. They can only lend to foreign investors in foreign currencies, not the local kyat, unless they partner with local bank, part of efforts to protect the fledgling domestic industry.

Poland's new prime minister will strive for greater US military presence in country

 2 hours, 42 minutes ago

 WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Poland's new prime minister says she will work for a greater U.S. military presence in Poland. In her inaugural speech to parliament, Ewa Kopacz also said Wednesday that Poland's relationship with the U.S. has grown more important given the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Kopacz also said she supported Poland's adoption of the euro currency, but didn't commit herself to a date. She said the moment would be right when Poland's economy is stable and the eurozone has strengthened further. She faces a confidence vote later in the day but is expected to survive it since her center-right Civic Platform party and its junior coalition partner, the Polish People's Party, has a majority. Kopacz took over from Donald Tusk, who will head the European Council starting Dec. 1.

Navy: Norfolk Naval Shipyard nuclear workers got credit for training they didn't attend

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 NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Navy says hundreds of nuclear workers at a Virginia shipyard were given credit for attending training they didn't actually attend. Norfolk Naval Shipyard spokesman Jeff Cunningham said Tuesday the shipyard has temporarily reassigned eight employees responsible for administering the continuing training program until the investigation is completed. About 300 workers have had their duties restricted until it can be verified they've received the proper continuing training. That represents about 6 percent of the shipyard's nuclear workforce. Cunningham says the shipyard was notified of the potential problem through an anonymous letter. He says, however, that the discrepancies do not represent a failure of workers "to demonstrate qualification and competence.

No layoffs planned for Ohio's largest military base; vacant positions to be eliminated

 45 minutes ago

 DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Officials say there are no layoffs planned at Ohio's largest military base. Every one of the 372 mostly vacant positions targeted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton will still be eliminated. But base spokesman Daryl Mayer tells the Dayton Daily News (http://bit.ly/1vtWCf2 ) that 103 of those positions still have people working in them. They have all qualified for early retirement or buyouts, or have moved or will be moved to other jobs. Air Force Materiel Command headquarters eliminated the positions to comply with a Pentagon order to cut command staffs by 20 percent throughout the Department of Defense. Wright-Patterson, which also is the largest single-site employer in the state, has about 27,000 military and civilian workers.

General Mills plans to eliminate approximately 700 to 800 jobs, mostly in the US

 (AP:NEW YORK) NEW YORK (AP) - General Mills plans to cut approximately 700 to 800 jobs, the second time it's trimmed its work force in a month, as the food company adjusts for a shift by U.S. consumers away from boxed or frozen meals.The Minneapolis company that owns Betty Crocker and Green Giant brands said in a regulatory filing that the job cuts will take place mostly in the U.S. It expects about $135 million to $160 million in restructuring charges and foresees annual cost savings of approximately $125 million to $150 million, starting in fiscal 2016.General Mills Inc. anticipates the current restructuring to be completed by fiscal 2015's end.Other household names in the U.S. like Kellogg Co. and H.J. Heinz Co., have also had to readjust to shifting American diets.Last month General Mills, which also makes Cheerios and Yoplait yogurt, said that it was closing a facility in Methuen, Massachusetts, which would eliminate about 250 positions. It also announced plans to close a plant in Lodi, California that would result in approximately 430 jobs being cut. General Mills said in a regulatory filing at the time that the decision on the Lodi facility was tentative, as it still had to have negotiations with the union there. The company said that the closing of the Lodi plant would eliminate excess cereal and dry mix from its supply chain.General Mills has been tweaking its recipes and getting into new foods as it tries to satisfy an American palate heading in a new direction. It gave Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal a stronger cinnamon taste, removed aspartame sugar substitute from Yoplait Light and released a new line of Cheerios with added protein.General Mills also announced in September that it plans to buy Annie's, the maker of rabbit-shaped organic mac and cheese, for $820 million. The deal is expected to close later this year.

US consumer confidence falls in September in likely temporary setback

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 WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated in September after hitting the highest level in nearly seven years in August. But economists said the fall appears to be a temporary slip that shouldn't dampen consumer spending in the coming months.

 The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its confidence index fell to 86.0, the lowest point since a May reading of 82.2.

It was the first decline after four months of gains and followed a revised 93.4 in August, which had been the highest reading since October 2007, two months before the Great Recession officially began.

Economists had expected a slight decline in September after the index hit a nearly seven-year high, but the size of the drop surprised them.

Some suggested that the result may have been influenced by heightened global tensions as the conflict against Middle East militants widens.

Windows 10, skips 9 to emphasize advances

 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The next version of Microsoft's flagship operating system will be called Windows 10, as the company skips version 9 to emphasize advances it is making toward a world centered around mobile devices and Internet services.

The current version, Windows 8, has been widely derided for forcing radical behavioral changes. Microsoft is restoring some of the more traditional ways of doing things and promises that Windows 10 will be familiar for users regardless of which version of Windows they are now using

California becomes first state to ban single-use plastic bags; manufacturers warn of lost jobs

By FENIT NIRAPPIL

(AP:SACRAMENTO, Calif.) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed legislation imposing the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery and convenience stores, driven to action by a buildup of litter and damage to aquatic ecosystems.

A national coalition of plastic bag manufacturers immediately said it would seek a voter referendum to repeal the law, which is scheduled to take effect in July 2015.

Under SB270, plastic bags will be phased out of checkout counters at large grocery stores and supermarkets such as Wal-Mart and Target starting next summer, and convenience stores and pharmacies in 2016.

The law does not apply to bags used for fruits, vegetables or meats, or to shopping bags used at other retailers. It allows grocers to charge a fee of at least 10 cents for using paper bags.

Los Angeles and San Francisco,already have such bans.

The law marks a major milestone for environmental activists who have successfully pushed plastic bag bans in cities across the U.S., including Chicago, Austin and Seattle."

This bill is a step in the right direction - it reduces the torrent of plastic polluting our beaches, parks and even the vast ocean itself," Brown said in a signing statement. "We're the first to ban these bags, and we won't be the last.

"Plastic bag manufacturers have aggressively pushed back through their trade group, the American Progressive Bag Alliance, which aired commercials in California blasting the ban as a cash-giveaway to grocers that would lead to a loss of thousands of manufacturing jobs.

"If this law were allowed to go into effect, it would jeopardize thousands of California manufacturing jobs, hurt the environment and fleece consumers for billions so grocery store shareholders and their union partners can line their pockets," Lee Califf, executive director of the manufacturer trade group, said in a statement.

For those folks concerned about the 10 cent fee that may be charged for paper, the simple elegant solution is to bring a reusable bag to the store," Padilla said.

The American Forest and Paper Association, a trade group representing paper bag makers, says the bill unfairly treats their commonly recycled products like plastic, while holding reusable plastic bags to a lower standard for recyclable content.

Responding to the concerns about job losses, the bill includes $2 million in loans for plastic bag manufacturers to shift their operations to make reusable bags. That provision won the support of Los Angeles Democratic Sens. Kevin De Leon and Ricardo Lara, who had blocked earlier versions of the legislation.Lawmakers of both parties who opposed SB270 said it would penalize lower-income residents by charging them for bags they once received for free. The bill was amended to waive fees for customers who are on public assistance and limit how grocers can spend the proceeds from the fees. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Puerto Rico also have pending legislation that would ban single-use bags, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - A North Texas hospital has a patient in isolation as they evaluate them for potential exposure to the Ebola virus.

Officials with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas released the following statement Monday night:

"Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has admitted a patient into strict isolation to be evaluated for potential Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) based on the patient's symptoms and recent travel history.

 The hospital is following all Centers for Disease Control and Texas Department of Heath recommendations to ensure the safety of patients, hospital staff, volunteers, physicians and visitors. The CDC anticipates preliminary results tomorrow."

The patient's travel history and specific symptoms remain unclear, but it is said to involve a high fever and vomiting. The name of the patient has not been released.

CBS 11 News spoke with Dallas County Health and Human Services director Zachary Thompson, who confirmed that the patient had been in the West Africa area where the Ebola virus exists. "Looking at the travel history is the first indicator, and then the next step is [treatment or non-treatment] once we get lab results," he said.

Thompson definitely felt that there should be a heightened sense of awareness in North Texas, based on what has happened internationally. "With what we've seen in the media and how deadly the Ebola virus is, it is a concern," he said.

The CDC is bringing a team to North Texas on Tuesday just in case it is determined that the patient is infected with the Ebola virus.

As far as possible infection to others here in North Texas, Thompson said, "The key point is, if there's been no transmission, blood, secretion, any type of bodily fluids by the infected person to someone else, then that risk is low to none."

Should Dallas County residents be worried? Thompson discussed this with KRLD's Emily Trube.

DCHHS director Zachary Thompso

The Ebola virus has killed more than 3,000 people across West Africa and infected several Americans who have traveled to the region, including Fort Worth doctor Kent Brantly, who contracted the disease while doing missionary work in Liberia. Four infected patients have returned to the United States in specially outfitted planes - three were treated in Atlanta and the fourth in Omaha. An American physician who was exposed to the virus, but not infected, was flown to Maryland over the weekend.

This morning I received notice that Dr. Stan Monteith was taken home to be with his Lord.

Dr. Stan was a After being in this conservative patriot venue for over 20 years there are few who I believe hold the same and as much integrity as Dr. Stan.  Dr. Stan was a Man of God, a true believer in Christ, a true patriot and a hero.  It has been an honor, and a privilege working with him and my life has been blessed being associated with his ministry.  .  

In two years we have lost two men who have meant so much to so many.  His son David requests prayer for Barbara and the family.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney)

Investors are pledging allegiance to the dollar.

The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the value of the greenback against a basket of foreign currencies, has climbed to its highest level in over four years.

"The momentum of the dollar's advance is unprecedented," said analysts at Soci�t� G�n�rale in a note Monday morning.

The dollar has long been the world's top business currency and viewed as a "safe bet" among investors. But the recent run up is partly because traders believe the American economy is improving, especially relative to other parts of the world.

This will compel the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, which is generally seen as a good thing for a country's currency.

At the same time, things aren't looking too good in Europe, so the European Central Bank is starting to do some stimulating of its own. Those measures have resulted in a weaker Euro. The Japanese Yen has also struggled because of the country's ongoing economic problems.

The dollar trend is likely to continue, economists from Capital Economics claim. They expect the dollar "to appreciate further as the monetary policy of the Fed diverges from that of central banks elsewhere."

They predict that one euro will be worth $1.15 by the end of 2016, compared with around $1.27 now. The dollar has already gained more than 8% against the Euro in the past six months.

So what does a stronger dollar mean for the average American? That depends. Here's what to watch for:

Feeling buff: Americans can take comfort in the fact that a strong dollar is a sign of confidence in the U.S. economy. It means foreign investors are figuring that the country is a good place to park some money for the foreseeable future.

The downside: While a robust dollar cheapens imports, it makes American exports and products look more expensive to the rest of the world. That can hurt domestic manufacturing as U.S. firms end up competing for consumers with international rivals who are offering discounted products.

Furthermore, American-based multinationals that sell a large amount of their goods overseas get shafted when they have to exchange revenues earned abroad back into dollars.

In our globalized manufacturing economy lets not pat ourselves on the back for a higher dollar, it only means more crap from abroad and less demand for our products which leads to less job growth and more off shoring.

Considering our how huge our debt is and we are the best in the world it just proves how bad the rest of the world must be.

Ted Cruz Is Prepping a Foreign Policy-Focused Presidential Campaign

In brief his view is

"If and when military action is called for, it should be A) with a clearly defined military objective, B) executed with overwhelming force, and C) when we're done we should get the heck out," he said. "I don't think it's the job of our military to engage in nation-building. It is the job of our military to protect America and to hunt down and kill those who would threaten to murder Americans. It is not the job of our military to occupy countries across the globe and try to turn them into democratic utopias."

Now my question to you Al, do you think by 2016 this is going to be the most important issue?  Doesn't it show just how out of touch even the tea partiers are?  You get these politicians with huge pay checks and benefits how can they even relate to the average guy? 

A NEW KIND OF MANMADE MOLD

By Herbalist Wendy Wilson 

We've all read about people who suffer from mold allergies. Many report having severe mold inside their homes causing illness and forcing them to sell, remodel or abandon their homes. However, for this report I'm not talking about that kind of mold contaminating a residence or office structure. I'm not talking about jock itch or athlete' foot either. I'm talking about a mold that over 2 million Americans have acquired inside their bodies and it is suspected that it could be caused by antibiotic treatments. Penicillin was touted the wonder drug of the 1940's and 1950's. Farmers were amazed at how fast it killed bacterial infections in animals and an added plus was that the drugs also made the animals grow faster and heavier. What farmer wouldn't use a drug on pigs, cows, and chickens and make more money at the slaughter market. So, at what price did this "wonder drug" cost us? I think the grim realities are just now coming to light.

ANTIBTIOTIC HARVEST

The pharmaceutical companies create antibiotics from organic matter consisting of living organisms and mold or fungi are usually the organisms used to make antibiotics. The drug companies screen thousands of species and then test the ones they think will have a reaction to bacteria. What is more important to the drug companies is that the organic material used must be unique to gain a patent. Once that is established they will test it on animals and humans.  The organic matter is fermented and this process was inspired by an old Chinese process dating back 2,500 years. A moldy bowel of soybean curd was used to treat certain conditions in China. Soy isn't the only raw ingredient used to grow mold on. Drug companies can use molasses or other sources which are considered a nitrogen and carbon source. These are needed for the proper growth of the organisms. To prevent foaming during the fermentation process they add agents such as silicon or octadecanol (stearyl alcohol).  With the fermentation process drug companies are able to make over 10,000 different antibiotic substances in large quantities and in less time. For certain types of antibiotics they may add a solvent to help purify the product into powdered form.

A COLONY OF MOLD

The natural process for mold or fungi is to colonize and grow. Their metabolic process is to consume as they take over. When this happens mycotoxins are produced and can cause adverse health effects in humans. These effects would include inflammation, allergies and infection. Typically mold enters the body through the skin or pulmonary - we breathe them in. So, what happens when these spores enter the body via a drug like an antibiotic? Are they still as toxic as if we breathed in a mass amount of mold spores? Typically the mold spores that are breathed in are more dangerous than those ingested or absorbed through the skin because they can enter the blood system fast. However, once they are inside our bodies they can attack different systems depending on their organic nature. For a majority of cases the mold creates sensitivity issues or allergies. When the mold spores are concentrated enough, the immune system will attack the mold spores antigens with antibodies creating an allergic reaction. Ingested molds can irritate the digestive tract and produce diarrhea, dehydration, nausea and stomach cramps. Fungi spores like to invade and go deeper into tissue such as the lungs, blood, bones, and other organs and can even cause meningitis (spinal cord or brain). Some forms of fungi can change forms depending on the environment they are in. For example, they can become yeast. Out of the 50,000 different types of fungi there are 200 identified to cause disease in humans. Most mold and fungi exposures are thought to be from the environment but what if they are also introduced via antibiotics? It might explain the common yeast infections people get after taking a course of antibiotics and lupus disease.

AT GREATER RISK

If people become infected with mold or fungi from the environment and get sick it usually indicates that their immune system function is low. But what about the thousands of patients already sick who are put on antibiotics; are they at a greater risk? When these spores have the right environment in order to colonize, the immune system is compromised and seems to produce the perfect storm. Those who are at an increased risk of fungal infections are; organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS, cancer patients being treated with chemotherapy, anyone taking immune suppressant drugs, those with diabetes or pulmonary diseases. When a fungi affects these high risk people it will stimulate an acute inflammation response and a definite allergic reaction.

THE SHIFT

Antibiotics create a shift in the balance of microorganisms. An example is a decrease in some of the healthy bacterial flora in the body - especially the digestive tract. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are notorious for promoting a fungal infection however doctors refer to it as an imbalance.  No doctor wants to admit that the antibiotic he prescribed infected you. The most common infection is a yeast infection. Most people don't worry too much about a yeast infection but it can become systemic especially if the immune system is not functioning well. It has become such a problem that septicemia is the forth (4^th) leading cause for hospital treatment in the US. As the antibiotics have become stronger in an attempt to overcome the bacterial-resistant infections, they have disrupted the normal balance and often prevent the immune system from properly identifying harmless chemicals from deadly pathogens. According to Gary Huffnagle of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbour the friendly gut floras the antibiotics destroy are part of our immune system defense. He says the gut flora is the arming agent for our immunity. So, the old adage that all disease begins in the bowel seems to be accurate. According to new research, antibiotics are creating more allergic responses in humans and at an acute level. There seems to be a correlation in the research between the number and potency of antibiotics used and the 160% increase in global cases of asthma over the last twenty years. A German study showed that allergic conditions and asthma were higher after the wall came down in the west where antibiotic treatments are widely used. Studies using mice proved that antibiotics create a yeast condition and the body's ability to deal with mold spores is corrupted. The experiment looking at lung samples showed that the antibiotic created a condition in the mice in which the mold shredded their lung tissue. Researchers, such as Huffnagle, are convinced that friendly gut flora is essential in helping our immune system identify real threats and ignore harmless bacteria. This would explain why there is so much auto-immune disease. His research was presented to the American Society of Microbiology in May 2004. Sadly, nothing significant has changed with regards to using antibiotics with the exception of doctors recommending taking a probiotic after finishing taking the drugs.

SOME SYMPTOMS

Having a mold problem inside the body could produce moderate flu-like symptoms and rashes. These fungi infections can become a long-standing, chronic infection wearing down the patient's immune system to become acute. These infections can proceed slowly over time and patients don't connect the dots that it might stem from the antibiotic treatment they were prescribed for a sinus infection. As the mold/fungi infection spreads it can produce the symptoms of night sweats, chest pain, weight loss and swollen lymph nodes. If the mold/fungi is of a different variety it can infect the body rapidly and create pneumonia or the blood infection; septicemia. Acute infections can create irreversible damage to bone and organ tissue and be fatal. Anyone who is hospitalized for such conditions are given massive IV does of multiple antibiotics.

THEY'VE CREATED A MONSTER

It costs the pharmaceutical company on average $1 billion to produce and bring an antibiotic to market. To help recoup the cost, the pharmaceutical companies will sell more antibiotics to the animal husbandry area than thru a licensed pharmacist. In 2011, nearly 30 million pounds of antibiotics were sold to and used by the animal industrial farms. This is the food source of America being saturated with four times the amount of antibiotics that are sold to treat patients. Recently Consumer Reports published findings on resistant harmful bacteria found in chickens. They tested 316 chicken breasts being sold in stores and 97% tested positive for multi-drug resistant bacteria. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. "Bacteria are like this river flooding over man. Fleming figured out how to build a dam to control those waters, but soon they came up over the wall. So we built it up higher and higher until we ran out of bricks." Antibiotics use in food animal production is a jackhammer knocking away at the bottom." Lance Price, PhD, a microbiologist at George Washington University

"Antibiotic resistance has gotten so bad here in the United States that the issue is one of the top priorities for 2014." Thomas Frieden, CDC Director

"The more we use antibiotics today, the less likely we are to have effective antibiotics tomorrow." Steve Solomon, Director of the CDC's Office of Antimicrobial Resistance,

CHECK OUT THE NETHERLANDS

In the Netherlands they too were taken in by the quick fix of antibiotics in animal husbandry. They started studies in 2011 to see if they could reverse the bacterial resistance by eliminating the regular use of antibiotics on their farms unless the animal was really sick. The results were very positive and they were able to lower the animal infections by 20% and by 2012 the antibiotic resistance dropped to 5.8%. They also saw an improvement in the human Dutch population as well. "If we followed a similar path here in the United States, we could see significant reductions in dangerous bacteria in people and in animals." Laura Rogers, director of the Pew Charitable Trusts. The FDA still allows farmers to use antibiotics to prevent illness. As consumers demand no hormone and no antibiotic treated animal foods then more grocery stores will be forced to stock those items putting the pressure on farmers to commit to raising meat without antibiotics or hormones.

DEEP PROBLEM

The problem isn't just with the farmers and the doctor's giving patients antibiotics it is also being used in GMO crops and runoff and improper dispensing allows for antibiotic residues to make their way into the water supply and every glass of milk.  What Director Solomon and Freiden fail to acknowledge is that animals and humans are so saturated with antibiotics from many different avenues that the drugs are identifiable in human urine without being on a prescription. Therefore, I believe that the mold/fungi people ingest via antibiotics are a double-edged sword and can seed the body with toxins while corrupting the immune response.  The only way to purge the system of further contamination is to stop using antibiotics, stop eating animal foods known to be raised on antibiotics and filter all water.

RESOLUTION

I have resolved myself to avoid drug therapy as much as possible. I also cleanse the filtering organs of the body regularly to keep any buildup of pathogens at a minimum and to balance and encourage healthy gut flora. I also employ my immune boosting herbs if I feel like I'm catching something and I usually am back to normal in a day or two. If I get the flu I use my immune system herbs and can recover in two days - so can you. Empower yourself and learn how you can strengthen your immune system and balance your gut flora with organ cleanses and a healthy diet. Call Apothecary Herbs and ask about their Cleanses, Cold & Flu pack, 3 Amigos, Pandemic Kit and be prepared. Call now 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 http://www.thepowerherbs.com, where your healthcare options just became endless.

Sources:

http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/truth-about-antibiotics-your-meat

http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Antibiotic.html

http://scienceblogs.com/digitalbio/2007/01/02/are-antibiotics-really-only-ma-1/

http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/fungal/start/1

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn5047-antibiotics-linked-to-huge-rise-in-allergies.html#.VCrHV1cpB2Q

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn5047-antibiotics-linked-to-huge-rise-in-allergies.html#.VCrHV1cpB2Q

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 Ty Bollinger's "The Quest for The Cures ... Continues" is the first ever, investigative report (60 minutes style) documentary mini-series that will broadcast to the world (for free) starting Monday October 13th through Friday the 24th. Each episode will start airing prime time nightly at 8 pm Central and will be available for the next 24 hours.

This groundbreaking docu-series is a continuation of the internet sensation "The Quest for The Cures" that aired earlier this year. We took all the best information from the original "Quest" and added 20 more doctors and experts to make this series the best one yet. Be sure to tune in to this eye-opening docu-series as it's already being called the anti-cancer "Event of The Year."

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COMING UP ON HERB TALK LIVE

Herbalist Wendy Wilson on Herb Talk Live

Saturday morning show:

7 am EST on GCN

10/11/14 Dr. Rebecca Carley

Weekday show:

7 pm EST on AVR

10/21/14 Dr. Rebecca Carley

Shortwave show 8 pm EST WWCR 4840

Go to http://www.thepowerherbs.com/archive.html Herb Talk Live & Radio Archive area for network link access and past shows to download and share. For Android users you can download a FREE app for Herb Talk Live on GCN. See the download link under radio archives at top of page.

 THE NEW HMO

Apothecary Herbs is introducing their version of the HMO (Herb Medicine Options). Unlike insurance companies, our HMO is not about drugs, co-pays and deductibles. Our HMO is about a healthy lifestyle without drug dependency. Our HMO members are savvy and can often take advantage of the HMO discounts. There are no member fees and you can simply request to sign up by emailing or calling Apothecary Herbs support@thepowerherbs.com or 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277.  Current members can take advantage of discounts. I like discount coupons but they tend to expire. HMO members you can use your discount when they want.

HMO1 offers FREE ground ship on orders over $75 (US orders)
HMO2 offers 15% off orders over $100.00 
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*These discounts will be active for about 3 months and will change. Members will also receive special offers on selective items in our store.

"NEW" from Apothecary Herbs POWER GREENS FOR PETS - Keeps you away from the vet.  Natural herbs for dogs and cats. Because we want organic pets

Power Greens is a blend of organic plants and natural herbs containing vitamins, minerals and 22 amino acids found naturally in these whole-food plants. Easy to digest with healthy digestion enzymes. You will notice the vibrant color of the greens and other ingredients in Power Greens for Pets because it is made with certified organic herbs grown to Tilth Standards (the highest organic standards in the industry). Compared to Dinovite�, Power Greens for Pets is made with superior grade ingredients and will produce much faster and better results in the health of your pet. No need for large scoops of our Power Greens for Pets to get results. Depending on the size of your pet 1/2 teaspoon to one tablespoon is all you'll need. Your pet will be healthier and you'll save money. For more info call 866-229-3663 http://www.thepowerherbs.com/herb/Natural-Pet-Food.html

MORE HERB SECRETS IN THE POWER HERBS e-BOOK. By popular demand The Power Herbs e-book is available with symptom/herb reference guide, information on organ cleansing and how to make your own herbal tinctures plus a whole lot more. Go to http://www.thepowerherbs.com/Books-And-Newsletters/The-Power-Herbs-e-Book-cleansing-immune-boosting.html and click on Books. You must have email to order and receive the e-book a PDF version of The Power Herb book for just $14.99. At this time, we do not offer this title in hard copy.

NEW DANDELION ROOT LIQUID

Try Dandelion Root Tincture for inflammation, blood purification, respiratory infections, digestion and cancer protection at http://www.thepowerherbs.com/herb/Dandelion-Inflammation-Blood-Purifier.html. 

HERB KITS EXTEND YOUR FIRST AID KITS

Do you have your Pandemic Kit yet? Here is what folks are saying about the 100% organic Pandemic Kit made by Apothecary Herbs. "I have this kit and recommend everyone have at least one on hand (or more depending on family size) for a pandemic." Rebecca Carley, MD, Hickory, NC and "I have one and glad I do; just in case. I like the long shelf life." Melody Cedarstrom, Port Matilda, PA (more customer feedback at http://www.thepowerherbs.com) or call 866-229-3663 to order your kit today.

PURE ZINC ENERGY

Pure energy is organic and instantly absorbed - transporting nutrition to every cell in your body. It is a super food for the body to repair, build and fortify itself. Where do you get it? It's called Body Foundation Food Mix and is at Apothecary Herbs 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 http://www.thepowerherbs.com. This pure energy food source is so efficient; you won't feel hungry between meals and can safely lose weight.

DETOX PRODUCTS

Apothecary Herbs has released a new product called Liver Detox Tea. You can layer this tea with Milk Thistle Tincture for a gentle yet effective liver cleanse. This is a nice option if you can't do the Liver/Gall Bladder Flush using olive oil. You will find this new product under Herbal Teas at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. Also new is the Liver & Gall Bladder Tincture with dandelion root for more anticancer protection. This formula is available in 1 oz, 2 oz and 4 oz sizes. You will find this item under Organ Body Cleanses at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. You can layer this tincture with the Liver Detox Tea and be well!

BE PREPARED

Being prepared is never a waste of time. Get your own organic garden growing and stock as much healthy foodstuffs as you can. You'll also need backup medicine but the over-the-counter and prescription medicines have a limited shelf life of two years or less. However, your organic medicines have a ten year shelf life without side effects. Call the folks at Apothecary Herbs for their Natural Medicine Starter Stock-up Package or make sure you get one of their many herb kits for boosting immune system and protecting you from viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. Call Apothecary Herbs 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277 online http://www.thepowerherbs.com, where your healthcare options just became endless.

ALLERGY RELIEF

If you suffer from allergies (sneezing, itchy watery eyes, stuffy or runny nose, sinus pressure or sinus infections) try the Echinacea Deluxe formula and Herbal Eyewash both around $20.00 from Apothecary Herbs. Call now toll free 866-229-3663 http://www.thepowerherbs.com.

APOTHECARY HERBS VITAMIN VAULT - STOCK UP AND SAVE!

You already know that you can save on the half and full case discounts in the Vitamin Vault area at http://www.thepowerherbs.com. Apothecary Herbs has added a new item called the Natural Medicine Starter Stock-up Package. This package is designed for those preparing for their medical future and contains immune boosting, pain & inflammation, organ cleanses, vitamin, mineral, amino acid and protein products plus a Pandemic Kit and it comes with a savings. Visit http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call toll free to order your Starter Stock-up Package 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277.  

MALE & FEMALE ORGAN CLEANSES KITS - Don't give disease a foothold. You will have the power to cleanse the bowel, urinary, liver, gall bladder and blood system with this cleanse package. For added cleansing, ask about how you can upgrade your order to include the prostate cleanse for men or the Kidney/Bladder cleanse for females.  Go to http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call their 24-hour live customer service line 866-229-3663, International 704-885-0277.

 STARTER KIT & ONE-YEAR SUPPLY OF HERBAL MEDICNE (shelf life 10 to 15 years)

See Apothecary Herbs One Year Supply of Herbal Medicine at http://www.thepowerherbs.com or call 866-229-3663, 704-885-0277. Call for a customized year supply or to set up installment payment for this package.