This morning, on Bloomberg, it was stated that there are 2 million jobs available, and 8.2 million people seeking jobs. The “Help Wanted” advertising in newspapers is at a 40 year low. Isn’t this grand? We make 16% of what we consume, and the rest comes from other nations, especially China. Try to buy any […]
The “DAX,” is the German equivalent of the Dow, and as I write this is less than a third of what it was a few months ago. But as Paul Harvey says, now you will get the rest of the story. On December 30, 1997, the Germans started what was to become the German equivalent […]
For as long as history has been researched, citizens always seem to think of their government as all-powerful. I just finished reading a book by a World War II German soldier, who, when Hitler committed suicide, and his side lost, couldn’t believe it. People who drive Chevys, Mercedes, or whatever car they love, believe others […]
I remember going to New York back in the 50’s and 60’s. (Here goes another true story) Times Square was a riot back in those times. There was the Camel sign that blew smoke rings, and the Bond Clothing sign with a real waterfall. The Paramount Theatre was in operation, as was the Astor Hotel. […]
I get call after call, wondering why the old faithful, one ounce Krugerrand is so much cheaper than the beautiful American Gold Eagle. I have thought of an ideal illustration. The following will explain it all. Let’s assume you go into an auto showroom, and want a new Ford. The sticker price, is the price […]
Y’see, when you get to be as old as I am, you can remember a lot. I grew up in a drug store, because my Dad owned one for 36 years. I also have always had a radio by my bed, and when a youngster, used to “DX” around the country with my NC-100 receiver, […]
This one will be controversial, and I am sorry, but this is MY OPINION ONLY, and I won’t change it. If you disagree, that’s your prerogative. My opinions on anything, are formed by experience, knowledge, and hunches. Also a bit of prejudice, if you please. Let me begin by telling you a story that is […]
Check out the papers. California is $21 billion in the red. All states are in the red. Counties, cities, towns, and even villages are broke. Ford stock hovers around $7, and United Airlines stocks which got almost to $100, now are worth pennies. They’re broke also. Continental Airlines, and all of the others, except those […]
The 61st anniversary of the Jap bombing of Pearl Harbor is Saturday. Fly your flag, and remember the deceit and provocation that caused it, as well as the deaths of over 360,000 Americans in World War Two. In the campaign of 1940, Franklin Delano Roosevelt ran on a re-election platform of no boys going to […]
I am certain that 98% of Gold Eagle readers are parents. Perhaps your kids are grown, or still young, but the principle remains: Keep the kids calm and secure, no matter what is going on outside, or even in the family. I have been through tough times, as have all of you. While the kids […]