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Those who would trade liberty for security deserve neither.
And so, the world didn't collapse, and China eventually lowered its average tariff on America from 21% to 10%, trade continues where it left off, plus they even promised to close down the fentanyl factories. Just like NATO is still here, only now Europe is arming itself at its own expense. And the war in Ukraine is almost over. Trump is an unstable lunatic, yes 🤔
The organized crony corporate crime directly on the very top of the German state. What could possibly go wrong? 🤔 image
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npub16axv...rvmk 10 months ago
Rothschild and Blackrock bankers take selfies for Instagram after calculating how much interest you owe them this year <3 image
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npub16axv...rvmk 10 months ago
How to be unhappy Stay indoors all day ❌ Move as little as possible ❌ Spend more than you earn ❌ Take life too seriously ❌ Consume constantly ❌ Compare yourself to others ❌ Resent the successful ❌ Wait for motivation to start ❌ Avoid your problems ❌ Never be the first to say hello ❌ Complain a lot ❌ Be unreliable ❌ Look for reasons why things won't work ❌ How to be happier Get outside every day ✅ Move: walk, exercise, dance ✅ Spend less than you earn ✅ View life as a game ✅ Develop a tendency to create ✅ Collaborate with others ✅ Learn from successful people✅ Start before you feel ready ✅ Recognize your problems ✅ Be the first to say hello ✅ Share compliments ✅ Be reliable ✅ Be the one who looks for solutions ✅ Study #Bitcoin ✅
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npub16axv...rvmk 10 months ago
Given the sea of ​​distractions that social media has brought us, it's harder than ever to stay focused on the important things. And it's more important than ever to remind ourselves of our big and clear goal every day. And that goal should be financial security, free time, and health for every normal person. Because that's the only way we can be in good physical, mental, and spiritual health. So unless we're in perfect health and financially independent and free, we don't have a single moment of time to waste on anything that doesn't bring us closer to that goal.
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npub16axv...rvmk 10 months ago
My guess is that the US has a 90% chance of ending up in a recession. In fact, it is highly likely that it is already in a recession, it will just take many more months to confirm this. I give a small chance of 10% that they will miraculously pull out, that Trump significantly reduces tariffs and quickly makes agreements with other countries, but I would not bet on that. Many people wonder why it is important that the “US stock markets crashed” or that stocks fell sharply. There is something called the “wealth effect”. It is an economic phenomenon that refers to changes in consumer behavior that occur as a result of changes in the value of household assets. When the value of assets (stocks, real estate, etc.) increases, people feel richer, which often encourages them to spend more. Conversely, if the value of assets falls, people may feel poorer, which can lead to a decrease in consumption. In the US, most people, directly or indirectly (through 401k) invest in stocks. However, the inequalities there are huge, with the richest 10% holding over 90% of all stocks. So, most are affected by the decline in stocks, but the richest are the most affected. Why does that matter? Well, because the top 10% of people with the highest incomes are responsible for half of all personal consumption in the US! Look at the attached image. And keep in mind that personal consumption is the most important component of GDP, accounting for about 70% of GDP. So, when someone sees their wealth "disappear" (stocks lose value), they certainly don't feel as comfortable continuing with the same level of consumption as when the value of their stocks increases. And what will happen to those who earn less and who spend all their income on current expenses anyway (so the decline in stocks doesn't seem to affect them much)? They will receive higher prices for goods imported from Mexico, China, the EU, Vietnam, etc. as a gift due to tariffs. These increases will be significant, especially on goods coming from China (current tariffs are stuck at 104%). If these people's incomes don't increase significantly, what can they do but reduce real consumption? And where can US GDP go without real consumption growth but down? Continue with your daily activities. #US #Trump #tariffs #GDP #recession #markets #stocks image
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npub16axv...rvmk 11 months ago
This guy has some function in the White House. While it is true that the EU (and probably Japan) have some policies in place that serve primarily to protect the domestic auto industry (tariffs are only a small part of that) and I am 100% against all of these protectionist policies, I still think that consumers wouldn't mind paying more if they wanted American cars. One might wonder why Europeans use American social networks and not their own, why they use an American search engine and not their own, why they use American internet services for practically everything they need and not European ones, why they use American operating systems on their computers and mobile phones, etc. Because they are the best products. It's the same with cars. Not everyone can be the best at everything, it's called specialization and division of labor. #EU #Trump #tariffs image
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npub16axv...rvmk 11 months ago
If you enjoy the mood in your house going from calm to shitshow in less than 10 seconds, I cannot recommend parenting enough #parenting #family
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npub16axv...rvmk 11 months ago
A good photographer is worth his weight in gold...it's not the camera that matters, it's the talent that counts image
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npub16axv...rvmk 11 months ago
These are the six points that should be implemented if we want to save the European Union: 1. Reduction of bureaucracy and regulatory burden The EU has become synonymous with endless regulations that stifle entrepreneurship and innovation. According to the European Commission, small and medium-sized enterprises – which make up 99% of all companies in the EU and employ two-thirds of the workforce – often spend up to 30% of their time and resources on complying with bureaucratic rules. Reform means revising and scrapping unnecessary regulations, especially those that overlap with national legislation. For example, why should farmers or technology companies have to comply with dozens of different EU directives when a simple, single framework would suffice? The aim is to create a “regulatory minimum” – only what is necessary to make the single market work, without excessive intervention. 2. Decentralisation and giving power back to the member states The European aristocracy in Brussels often makes decisions without understanding local needs. The principle of subsidiarity – that decisions should be taken at the lowest possible level – exists on paper but is rarely applied. Reform would mean strengthening the role of national governments and parliaments in key areas such as social policy, health, or education. At the same time, the EU would retain competence only in those areas where a common approach makes sense: trade, border security, and a common monetary policy for the eurozone. This would reduce the power of unelected bureaucrats and return democratic accountability to where it belongs – closer to the citizens. 3. End the policy of “picking winners” The EU has a bad habit of spending public money on projects that benefit politically connected players. Take the recovery funds from the coronavirus pandemic, for example, €750 billion from the NextGenerationEU plan often ended up in the hands of large corporations or politically convenient sectors, rather than being evenly distributed for real economic stimulus. We see a similar pattern with new “investments” in defense – under the pretext of the Russian threat, money is flowing toward the military-industrial complex, often without a clear strategy or oversight. Reform would scrap such programs and replace them with tax breaks and deregulation, allowing the market – not bureaucrats – to decide who succeeds and who fails. 4. Transparency and accountability of elites The European aristocracy – from the members of the Commission to the lobbyists who swarm the corridors of Brussels – often operate behind closed doors. The procurement of vaccines during the pandemic was shrouded in secrecy, with contracts full of deleted pages, while billions of euros were spent without public scrutiny. Reform requires complete transparency: all contracts, spending, and decisions must be publicly available, with strict audits by independent bodies. Also, the terms of office of officials such as the President of the Commission or the European Central Bank should be limited to prevent the concentration of power and the creation of lifelong “aristocrats”. 5. Focus on economic growth and freedom The EU was created as a community for economic cooperation, not a political experiment. Today, however, economic goals often give way to ideological projects such as the Green Deal, which imposes costly obligations without clear benefits for competitiveness. Reform would bring the focus back to the single market: removing remaining trade barriers within the EU, encouraging innovation through tax incentives instead of subsidies, and concluding free trade agreements with global partners. For example, why wouldn’t the EU speed up negotiations with South America or Asia instead of raising tariffs and protecting inefficient domestic industries? 6. Reforming EU financing The current EU budget, which amounts to around 1% of member states’ GDP, is often spent on agricultural subsidies (which favor large landowners) or regional funds that end up in corruption schemes. Reform would reduce the budget and redirect it to shared priorities such as research and development or infrastructure, with strict controls. Member states’ contributions could be reduced if the EU stops funding bureaucratic fantasies like “strategic autonomy” that only increase costs. Why would it work? This approach avoids the pitfalls of nationalism – by retaining the benefits of the single market and cooperation – while breaking the power of the aristocracy that impoverishes Europeans. Instead of Brussels deciding how your money is spent, you – citizens, entrepreneurs, innovators – are given the space to create wealth. This is the EU as it was meant to be: an ally of freedom, not a burden on our backs. Europe must be neither a battlefield for nationalist egotisms nor a playground for bureaucratic experiments. A reformed EU can be a space of freedom, prosperity and cooperation – but only if we change our mindset and remove those who see public money as their private ATM. It is time to reset our priorities: less aristocracy, more free markets.