How many people agree with MR/MT theory described on the forum
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Hard to address all these questions. I will try to get to the ones that I think are most valuable (have to make a judgement call, scarce time).
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Re: How many people agree with MR/MT theory described on the forum
The government never got its financial house in order in the 1990's. The last time there was a budget surplus was in the 1950's.MediumTex wrote:Putting aside the theft aspect of taxes (which I agree with), why do you think that the economy of the 1980s and 1990s only started to really rock and roll when government spending was cranked up and budget deficits exploded?Kshartle wrote: I really only care about the spending cuts first. If they can get it down to zero there will be no one left to rob me!
Cutting taxes but not spending only means more borrowing and printing which is worse than taxing.
Why do you think that in the late 1990s as the government's deficits began shrinking the economy began to sputter?
Do you think that there is any relationship between government spending and the health of the economy, or are the two events I am describing above (i.e., the expansion and contraction of the budget deficit) unrelated to what was happening in the broader economy?
It seems to me that as the government began to get its financial house in order in the mid to late 1990s, that should have been the catalyst for even stronger economic growth, and yet it wasn't. Why do you think that was the case?
But of course it takes more and more borrowing and spending to keep the bubble inflated as time goes on and there are more and more imbalances in the economy. Thus, even pulling back on the borrowing, much less starting to pay off the debt, causes the economy to start readjusting to the real desires of consumers rather than what the government wants. Again, this was explained by HB many years ago.
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Shop smart.Kshartle wrote: I have to adjourn now, dinner with friends.
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So the strong U.S. economy in the 1980s and 1990s was in some senses really a tragedy because the economy could have been even stronger if government spending had been lower?Libertarian666 wrote: The government never got its financial house in order in the 1990's. The last time there was a budget surplus was in the 1950's.
But of course it takes more and more borrowing and spending to keep the bubble inflated as time goes on and there are more and more imbalances in the economy. Thus, even pulling back on the borrowing, much less starting to pay off the debt, causes the economy to start readjusting to the real desires of consumers rather than what the government wants. Again, this was explained by HB many years ago.
I'm not a fan of government spending by any means, but it has always seemed like periods of high government spending coincided with periods of economic health.
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Ok one more.MediumTex wrote:But if your concern is that Fed policies are introducing too much money into the economy relative to the quantity of goods and services that are available, shouldn't this money be trickling down to you and me so that we WILL have enough money to buy more of the stuff we want (which will translate into price inflation if it persists)?Kshartle wrote:I don't have enough money.MediumTex wrote: If there is plenty of stuff out there to buy, why are many companies having trouble selling all of it?
What is keeping you from buying all of the stuff that you want?
It seems to me that you should have too much money right now, which would be the catalyst for a reduction in purchasing power of each dollar.
More money for me solves my problem. More money for everyone just results in higher prices. If the distribution is even the same allocations will be made. People will forgo the same luxuries they are forgoing now in favor of the same essentials they are buying now.
Of course the printed money never flows evenly.
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Of course it seemed that way. Most people think the boom is "good" and the slump is "bad", because the money illusion makes people think they are richer when prices are going up, and the capital goods industries are stimulated due to the appearance of additional investment capital that actually doesn't exist. That is why it is so hard to stop the practice of government intervention in the economy.MediumTex wrote:So the strong U.S. economy in the 1980s and 1990s was in some senses really a tragedy because the economy could have been even stronger if government spending had been lower?Libertarian666 wrote: The government never got its financial house in order in the 1990's. The last time there was a budget surplus was in the 1950's.
But of course it takes more and more borrowing and spending to keep the bubble inflated as time goes on and there are more and more imbalances in the economy. Thus, even pulling back on the borrowing, much less starting to pay off the debt, causes the economy to start readjusting to the real desires of consumers rather than what the government wants. Again, this was explained by HB many years ago.
I'm not a fan of government spending by any means, but it has always seemed like periods of high government spending coincided with periods of economic health.
The reality is that the boom is the distortion and the slump is the correction. But since early in the 20th century, the government never allows the slump to correct the distortion, but instead supplies more distortion to cover it up. Thus, the problem keeps increasing.
HB describes all of this in great detail in at least one of his books, and I think actually in several of them. If anyone is interested, I'll look it up this weekend.
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"You can profit from a monetary crisis" explains this all brilliantly.
But don't take Browne's word for it, take Hitler's (under 4 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFVu-s_97E
But don't take Browne's word for it, take Hitler's (under 4 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFVu-s_97E
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Re: How many people agree with MR/MT theory described on the forum
THREADJACK!!!!Kshartle wrote: regarding snarkiness......it's really really tough to convey proper tone through typing online. For instance, when I read anything you post it's in the voice of that bozo from the commercials and MT is freakin Evil Dead.
Unless that really is you two.
This is how you can picture me:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMIxYbhWQMI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdCB9yE9Hcc
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I've never been so entertained while disagreeing so vehemently with a video.Kshartle wrote: "You can profit from a monetary crisis" explains this all brilliantly.
But don't take Browne's word for it, take Hitler's (under 4 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFVu-s_97E
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Browne distanced himself from being a diehard inflationista since he wrote that. He actually designed the 4x25 Permanent Portfolio to help his readers re-balance out of all the gold he recommended they pile into during the 1970s. And frankly, it should be abundantly obvious that he became a big fan of diversifying with US Treasury Bonds since then — despite all the debt the US has racked up — and he taught us the valuable lesson that the future is unknowable.Kshartle wrote: "You can profit from a monetary crisis" explains this all brilliantly.
Not sure you want to align yourself with Schiff. There are far more videos of him making a fool of himself (take a look) than there are of him being "right" about anything. His claim to fame is calling the housing bubble — but he's been dead wrong about everything else ever since.Kshartle wrote:But don't take Browne's word for it, take Hitler's (under 4 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFVu-s_97E
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The movie it's from is German and fantastic. I think it's called "The Fall"moda0306 wrote:I've never been so entertained while disagreeing so vehemently with a video.Kshartle wrote: "You can profit from a monetary crisis" explains this all brilliantly.
But don't take Browne's word for it, take Hitler's (under 4 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFVu-s_97E
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Indeed it is. On Netflix DVDKshartle wrote:The movie it's from is German and fantastic. I think it's called "The Fall"moda0306 wrote:I've never been so entertained while disagreeing so vehemently with a video.Kshartle wrote: "You can profit from a monetary crisis" explains this all brilliantly.
But don't take Browne's word for it, take Hitler's (under 4 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFVu-s_97E
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I've listened to Schiff quite a bit, I've even talked to him on a few occasions. Now he doesn't need me to defend him, but I'm pretty sure of what's he's been saying since I started listening back in '10.Gumby wrote: His claim to fame is calling the housing bubble — but he's been dead wrong about everything else ever since.
He's said the economy would not recover as long as QE was occuring.
He's never said we're going to have hyperinflation that I've heard. I've heard him say many that he doesn't believe that it will happen although a possibility.
When they did QE 1 he said there would be more QEs then Rocky movies. He's admitted that was wrong now that there's QE infinity but not sure if that counts.
He's been recomending stocks not bonds since I started listening. Granted, he's said he prefers foreign dividend payers not relying on the US consumer but given the choice he prefers US stocks over US bonds.
Now timing is a different story. If he's said he thought the crash would happen by '11 or '12 then definately wrong. Timing is impossible. Imagine being asked that question everytime you're on TV. You predict a crash and everyone wants to know when.
I listen to the guy every so often like I said. I have his latest book the Real Crash. He's not right about everything but I'm curious what you think he's been dead wrong on.
Disclaimer I completely disagree with his political beliefs 100%. As an anarchist I can't abide by the statism, even libertarian. He also has politicians like Rand Paul and other republican candidates on and it makes me ill. I completely disagree with his perscription for improving the government.
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Gumby,
I'd take the reigns on this schiff thing, but I'm sure you have a wonderful post you're working on.
I'd take the reigns on this schiff thing, but I'm sure you have a wonderful post you're working on.
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Guys take it as far as you can. Like I said, nobody needs anybody to defend them. But I will tell you I have heard people claim he's said hyperinflation is coming - not true. Stocks are gonna crash - nope said keep buying them.moda0306 wrote: Gumby,
I'd take the reigns on this schiff thing, but I'm sure you have a wonderful post you're working on.
Gold is down a lot but he's was advocating it since $600 that I've heard and supposedly since it was $300.
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Kshartle,
Loving these debates as much as it seems like we get on each other. I'm just on my iPhone and don't like getting into quoting debates. Gumby's awesome at that stuff. I can barely do it at a computer.
Loving these debates as much as it seems like we get on each other. I'm just on my iPhone and don't like getting into quoting debates. Gumby's awesome at that stuff. I can barely do it at a computer.
"Men did not make the earth. It is the value of the improvements only, and not the earth itself, that is individual property. Every proprietor owes to the community a ground rent for the land which he holds."
- Thomas Paine
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I don't really do quotes either. I don't care much about what anybody else said. I've quoted Browne today quite a bit because obviously...it's a PP forum and it's Browne. I try to avoid quotes and links and stick to the ideas as much as possible.moda0306 wrote: Kshartle,
Loving these debates as much as it seems like we get on each other. I'm just on my iPhone and don't like getting into quoting debates. Gumby's awesome at that stuff. I can barely do it at a computer.
I've heard Schiff say many foolish things in my opinion that I strongly disagree with. I have heard a lot of his critics attribute things though that are definitely not true so I'm curious about the specifics.
He's not the type of guy people generally have a lukewarm opinion of.
I enjoy debates immensely or I wouldn't be here. Sometimes my frustration manifests itself in lazy language that comes off worse than I intend.
That being said if we veer off track into a debate on Schiff I probably won't be too interested beyond a couple posts and we shouldn't derail this thread. They do get long in the tooth here fairly quick.
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We aren't in a recovery?Kshartle wrote:He's said the economy would not recover as long as QE was occuring.
Oh reeaallly?!?!Kshartle wrote:He's never said we're going to have hyperinflation.
Here are a few videos where he says that hyperinflation is "inevitable" if we continue with current policies.
http://youtu.be/1Zh_mjS8bQg
http://youtu.be/HEzZGsrm9Ic
http://youtu.be/M4v5x932cNE
And here is a YouTube channel, called the SchittReport that chronicles all of his blown calls:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SchittReport/videos
You really want to side with this guy? There's even a video of Gary Schilling laughing in Schiff's face at his ignorance. Schiff is a political pundit masquerading as an economist. Everything out of his mouth is just political opinions with no facts or data to back them up.
I'm sorry, but in the videos, above, he predicted "hyperinflation" if we continue down our current course. You say he never predicted hyperinflation (even though he clearly did), but that's what his inflationary "crash" is.Kshartle wrote:Now timing is a different story. If he's said he thought the crash would happen by '11 or '12 then definately wrong. Timing is impossible. Imagine being asked that question everytime you're on TV. You predict a crash and everyone wants to know when.
Pretty much everything. He thought QE was going to cause hyperinflation — and he still does. The TV hosts literally make fun of his hyperinflation calls in those clips and snicker at his responses.Kshartle wrote:He's not right about everything but I'm curious what you think he's been dead wrong on.
If Harry Browne taught us one thing, it's to not listen to any wild predictions from market gurus — since they rarely ever come true.
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Gumby,
I don't know if I could exist here without you. We must get a beer sometime.
I don't know if I could exist here without you. We must get a beer sometime.
"Men did not make the earth. It is the value of the improvements only, and not the earth itself, that is individual property. Every proprietor owes to the community a ground rent for the land which he holds."
- Thomas Paine
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Cheers!moda0306 wrote: Gumby,
I don't know if I could exist here without you. We must get a beer sometime.
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Are you serious?Gumby wrote:We aren't in a recovery?Kshartle wrote:He's said the economy would not recover as long as QE was occuring.
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Unfortunately for you, he's now quite famous for his ongoing blown hyperinflation calls...Kshartle wrote:He's never said we're going to have hyperinflation
Yes, you heard it here, folks. We are going to have "hyperinflation" from asset swaps that don't make anyone feel richer.Peter Schiff wrote:The Fed printing money, and government growing, and trying to keep interest rates at zero, if we keep doing this we will eventually have hyperinflation. So my bet is that, at some point, the specter of hyperinflation is so enormous, and the dangers are so apparent, that will change, but before we get to that point, we're going to have very, very high inflation. I mean, much, much higher than anything we had in the 1970s. I don't know whether or not you want to consider that to be hyperinflation if inflation is at 30% a year or 40% a year. You know, technically is that hyperinflation? Probably not. It's pretty damn high. But, I think it's gonna get that bad before we have enough pressure to do something to turn this situation around.
Source: http://youtu.be/HEzZGsrm9Ic
What a joke.
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I never said the economy is doing "great", but the data is certainly showing some improvement (i.e. good industrial production numbers, but sluggish Total industry capacity utilization). That's what a recovery looks like (albeit a really slow one).Kshartle wrote:Are you serious?Gumby wrote:We aren't in a recovery?Kshartle wrote:He's said the economy would not recover as long as QE was occuring.
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Wow these are the three clips you found? I never saw these interviews. I hope you have more and I would encourage everyone to take a look at them. You will hopefully learn something from them.Gumby wrote:Oh reeaallly?!?!Kshartle wrote:He's never said we're going to have hyperinflation.
Here are a few videos where he says that hyperinflation is "inevitable" if we continue with current policies.
http://youtu.be/1Zh_mjS8bQg
http://youtu.be/HEzZGsrm9Ic
http://youtu.be/M4v5x932cNE
I clarified my staement before you posted to not saying it was inevitable. Obviously he's said in these that it's only if they keep printing without end there will be hyperinflation. Everyone knows this already so it's not exactly an impressive claim. He said he expects them to stop because hyperinflation is something they won't want to deal with.. I think it's quite clear he said he doesn't expect it even after they ask him three or four times even.
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Did you even read what you copied?Gumby wrote:Unfortunately for you, he's now quite famous for his ongoing blown hyperinflation calls...Kshartle wrote:He's never said we're going to have hyperinflation
Yes, you heard it here, folks. We are going to have "hyperinflation" from asset swaps that don't make anyone feel richer.Peter Schiff wrote:The Fed printing money, and government growing, and trying to keep interest rates at zero, if we keep doing this we will eventually have hyperinflation. So my bet is that, at some point, the specter of hyperinflation is so enormous, and the dangers are so apparent, that will change, but before we get to that point, we're going to have very, very high inflation. I mean, much, much higher than anything we had in the 1970s. I don't know whether or not you want to consider that to be hyperinflation if inflation is at 30% a year or 40% a year. You know, technically is that hyperinflation? Probably not. It's pretty damn high. But, I think it's gonna get that bad before we have enough pressure to do something to turn this situation around.
Source: http://youtu.be/HEzZGsrm9Ic
What a joke.
How does:
"So my bet is that, at some point, the specter of hyperinflation is so enormous, and the dangers are so apparent, that we'll change, but before we get to that point, we're going to have very, very high inflation."
turn into: "Yes, you heard it here, folks. We are going to have "hyperinflation" from asset swaps that don't make anyone feel richer."
This is a stretch even for you.