DEI and Whistleblowers; Collum's Latest Take

Originally published at: https://peakprosperity.com/daily-digest/dei-and-whistleblowers-colums-latest-take/

Economy

Financial analyst Dave Collum has raised concerns about the current state of the U.S. economy, suggesting that official statistics may not accurately reflect reality. Collum argues that the U.S. equity markets are significantly overvalued and anticipates a market correction. He criticizes the Federal Reserve’s policies, which he believes have destabilized the economy, and questions the accuracy of inflation and GDP metrics. Collum also highlights the potential for a shift away from the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency, attributing this trend to geopolitical tensions and the actions of central banks. He reportedly maintains a large cash position and invests in gold as a hedge against potential economic instability.

US Politics

Investor Bill Ackman has announced his support for Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, despite his previous backing of Democratic candidates. Ackman, identifying as a centrist, argues that a Trump administration would be more beneficial for the U.S. and the world compared to a potential Kamala Harris administration. He criticizes the Biden/Harris administration on various fronts, including immigration, economic policies, and foreign policy. Ackman plans to further elaborate on his reasons for supporting Trump, inviting feedback and discussion on these issues.

Meanwhile, a controversy in Oregon has sparked debate over hiring practices and intersectionality. Mike Shaw, the deputy state forester, was placed on leave following a complaint from a DEI trainer who accused him of prioritizing qualifications over race and gender in hiring decisions. The trainer, Megan Donecker, advocated for an intersectional approach to hiring, which she claims was not supported by the department. Donecker has since resigned and taken a position with Oregon’s Department of Early Learning and Care, expressing concern over the impact on her work.

In a separate development, Border Patrol Agent Zach Apotheker has reported that his government-issued firearm was revoked following his appearance in a film by James O’Keefe. Apotheker claims the revocation was due to alleged breaches of security and integrity policies, contrasting his situation with the presence of illegal alien criminals at large. He maintains his commitment to his duties and criticizes the decision, emphasizing his resolve to protect and serve.

Sources

The Economy’s House of Cards: Overvaluation, Inflation, and the Looming Market Collapse

The Fed, their entire purpose for being is to throw us out of equilibrium.

Source | Submitted by rhollenb

Bill Ackman Breaks Ranks: Hedge Fund Titan Endorses Trump, Cites 33 Grievances with Biden Administration

While the 33 actions I describe below are those of the Democratic Party and the Biden/Harris administration, they are also the actions and policies that unfortunately our most aggressive adversaries would likely implement if they wanted to destroy America from within, and had the ability to take control of our leadership.

Source | Submitted by redcloud

Oregon Forester’s Leave Sparks Debate on Intersectionality and Hiring Practices

The cult of intersectionality is claiming more of its victims in the workplace.

Source | Submitted by thecountmc

Border Patrol Agent Claims Retaliation After Documentary Appearance: Firearm Revoked

I am Border Patrol Agent Zach Apotheker. Just one day after my appearance in @JamesOKeefeIII film ‘Line in the Sand,’ now streaming on the @TCNetwork, my government-issued firearm was revoked.

Source | Submitted by Friedrichs_teeth

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This also goes to “cant believe it’s true thread” category. Anyone who has to run,own or invest in business should be wary of this phenomenom spreading every corner of business life. Much worse than unions.

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U.S. equity markets are significantly overvalued Is this last piece still up? Stock markets crashed many times since 2022 and lots of indicators(like firing mass scale) show weaknesses if not straight arrow down… that being said cleanups like firings and course corrections are needed in economy, then it can grow better and serve customers better(so those are expected natural pieces of cycles).

Personally I dont view reserve currency status threatened unless US by policies adopts reckless socialista,communista (south american disease thinking) way of life sinking it deeper. Afterall US spirit among people is among most entrepreneur and hardworking in world(population level culture)… that can only change if people outside of US start to view it more of socialist lazy paradise than some place to go to start your business.

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Absolutely it will be fail. The first key was the expiration of the petro dollar. This allowed the US to export our inflation to the rest of the world. Watch for the BRICS to come up with a gold based currency. It’s coming.

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Germany was doing same exporting, just they kept some 1Tn euros in some account (cant remember these financial terms) basicly 30+ years trade surplus selling good cars to US created this until cheap energy stopped coming and heavy industries like auto are practically ended (Poland may be current powerhouse in manufacturing now, as they didnt do dumb energy policies). Thus 1Tn euros sitting in some trade surplus account is no joy with current inflation and europe also pressured to print more to fund all this as commodity prices like energy [fuels] imported go up constantly , with world market narrowing even with china struggling their economy and thus using much less energy(at least in construction industry, usually biggest single energy hog industry in every country, also by CO2 terms some folks like instead of Joules and dollars/euros).

Do you think US/west does some 180 and “invents” bretton woods 2.0 via some likely manufactured crisis to reset economy? Simply CBDC, moving money to digital form wont help at all to prevent looming hyperinflation. Im not confident either in next 30 years sitting on pile of rusting housing and commercial real estate where most western current wealth (by current valuations) sits, will last that well in longterm. Thus would BRICS slowly moving towards world hegemony via their goldbacked system force west to copy that in some form to compete?