The dislocation ahead

Its no secret that I believe that society is at risk of a dislocation.  An economic global shock could change the world forever, nothing like 2008.
I ran across a video yet again from Mish's wine country fund raiser.

This is a good casual talk between Chris and Mish, and I agree longer term the world ends up in a good place.  Between where we stand now and the passage through crisis is really the risk we will all face.

Large Macro Issues

Chris Martenson  created a video series I posted back in March 2011 in post Chris Martenson.

Recently I posted his recent 38 minute talk at Mish's fund raiser in my latest New Reader Post.

Mr. Martenson just released a 58 minute video quick crash course compared to the 2011 series.
I urge everyone to watch.

Stock market history bad guide for future returns

A good interview by Chris Martenson about the current marketplace for investing, part of his podcast series (click).
I completely disagree with any mention of a gold money standard, but excluding that item, the rest of the analysis is spot on.

A great watch for everyone, and a shorter, easier view than the long video series he has created. (A MUST watch)

Europe failure could trigger global depression

The Euro is not a true currency, but is a currency peg.

The euro was doomed to fail in it's current state the moment it was created.

Will Germany agree to debase the Euro and therefore Germany helps pay the tab.

A great video with Chris Martenson making the call Europe will print and Germany forced into this path.

The only question is will this happen before a true global crisis or will 2008 repeat?
Chris Martenson is author of crash course I have featured before.

Well worth the watch, first 15 minutes of each video,

Martenson on Fiat Currencies, exponential functions, and energy crisis

Chris Martenson

Chris Martenson has put together an EXCELLENT video series that I recently re-discovered and watched. It is in my new reader link as a crash course of critical topics.

I urge everyone to watch this series from video 1 to 10 before giving up if you cant keep your attention span.

Zero Hedge Roundup

The blog Zero Hedge can sometimes be a bit....extreme in some of its posts.

But I found a few good articles recently worth sharing.

Citi Recommends Buying Irish CDS In Advance Of "Nightmare On Kildare Street" - Basically Irish debt is going parabolic which equals, another government collapse. We'll see what Europe does.

Chris Martenson Straight Talk With John Rubino: The Damage Is Already Done - I don't highlight Mr. Martenson much on the blog, but I do feature in my "new reader" link his videos and link to his web site. Interesting read, highly recommend it.

JPMorgan: "The Likelihood That The Portuguese Government Will Fall This Week Looks High" - Hopefully if we have enough governments collapse, eventually the USD will reverse and gain value! Come on Libya, Ireland. Portugal, Greece, and a dozen more. Get busy failing!. The question is, once all the small players fail.....what then for the USD?

US Inflation On Track To Hit 8.3% In 2011 - To all retire's, fat chance you'll see an increase in your social security check to adjust standard of living. Get used to it.

OPEC Says Perfectly Happy With $120 Oil, Does Not Think It Will Impair Growth - Funny how 120 dollar oil was panic time in 2008...but now, eh, its fine! What has changed? Are global citizens more wealthy can can spend more for fuel (and all things that need fuel)? Or maybe...just maybe...Peak oil is real. Nah, common folk are clearly richer than spring 2008, so 5 bucks a gallon gas here we come. Alternately, maybe this is the first crack of OPEC with using USD as a benchmark, and expects US to continue to pay higher prices.