Thursday, April 27
Fed Coin Tracks Everyone
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warns that George Orwell’s novel 1984 could quickly become a reality when the US goes ahead with launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
In a new episode of The Rich Dad Channel, Kiyosaki says that a “FedCoin,” or a Federal Reserve-issued CBDC, will allow the authorities to become omnipresent and surveil Americans’ every move to make sure they are behaving.
“The big concern with FedCoin, the CBDC, is that we lose our privacy. That they’ll track us, they’ll track every move because they’ll know everything we’re spending money on, what we spend it on, who we give it to and all these, so it becomes George Orwell’s 1984. Big Brother will watch you via our money and that’s the problem with the central bank digital currency, or the Fed Coin…
People like me panic. I said, ‘Oh my God, they’re gonna track me. I don’t want them to know how I’m spending my money. it’s none of their business.’
But now with blockchain and all this, they can track anything they want, so our privacy goes. That’s why when George Gammon says Orwellian, he’s talking about 1984. Big Brother’s going to watch you. That’s where we’re heading.”
Kiyosaki’s comments come as the Federal Reserve explores the benefits and risks of a CBDC. During a speech on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says the potential digital dollar should incorporate privacy considerations into its design. She says there should be proper measures to safeguard the privacy of businesses and individuals.
Says Bowman,
“In thinking about the implications of CBDC and privacy, we must also consider the central role that money plays in our daily lives, and the risk that a CBDC would provide not only a window into, but potentially an impediment to, the freedom Americans enjoy in choosing how money and resources are used and invested.” READ MORE...
CHURCHILLISMS
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU READ THE
THOUGHTFUL QUOTES OF THIS GREAT PERSON,
THEY SEEM TO BECOME MORE TRUE OVER TIME.
I HOPE OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN ARE LISTENING
Love & Marriage... then Roommates
After two marriages, I have come to the conclusion that more often than not, a male and a female have no business getting married, having children, or should live together and adopt children, UNLESS they are not in love and just see the arrangement as roommates.
Males and females are too different to marry and keep the flames of attraction burning for 30 years or more without having another reason to stay together, like children or finanial security, or health security.
Males and females tend to grow apart after a few years, let's say ten, as they begin to develop their own interests... likes and dislikes... and, when different likes and dislikes appear, then the two people have automatically stepped into the world of roommates.
It is interesting to note here that, a married couple may start out in the same room reading different books together but gradually over time, they end up reading those books in different locations. Why do you think that is? Because they still love each other?
Another issue to look for is the words that are being used when they talk to each other... Or, pointing out things that were done wrong in an effort to help the other person become better... but, it is only better in the eyes of the one who is criticising, never the other person. Those comments may seem and sound trivial but over 5-10 years, the other person starts to believe that there just might be something wrong with them. If there is something wrong, why does the other person remain? Surely, it is not because of love, so what is it?
More often than not, these types of problems start with the male as they are constantly wanting to have sex with other females to prove they are still macho. However, it is happening with more and more females... not so much that they want another husband or roommate but simply they are dissatisfied with what they have. Once you are dissatisfied, no effort is put forth to show you care about the other person, unless there is a health crisis... then the guilt of feeling that way kicks in.
Most of the time this happens in retirement, when the couple finally has an opportunity to spend more time together only to find out they no longer have anything in common.
It is estimated that this happened to 80-90% of the married couples... don't forget that our divorce rate among first time marriages is 50% and has remain that high for the last 10 years. This divorce rate signifies that males and females do not have what it takes to stay together after they get married.
I feel like I should have already experienced my second divorce.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Canadian and British-based company First Hydrogen has unveiled a new concept for a zero-emission recreational vehicle (RV) that uses fuel cell technology. Developed in partnership with German engineering services provider EDAG Group, the RV concept illustrates how First Hydrogen explores how fuel cell electric technology could be applied to larger vehicles.
One of the primary benefits of using fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) for RVs is their ability to cover larger ranges and manage heavier payloads than equivalent battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
RVs often travel long distances, often into wilderness areas far from refueling or charging infrastructure. Therefore, the long-range capability is especially appealing, and refueling an FCEV takes mere minutes, approximately the same amount of time as refueling a petrol or diesel vehicle.
In contrast, recharging electric vehicles can take hours, restricting the freedom that van life demands. FCEVs are also well-suited for running auxiliary loads such as cookers and water boilers, often required in recreational vehicles.
Using a fuel cell powertrain would positively affect the environment by reducing harmful emissions and noise compared to a traditional ICE. Additionally, an FCEV could travel longer distances, carry heavier payloads, and refuel in a matter of minutes, much like a gas or diesel vehicle.
First Hydrogen has not disclosed the estimated range for its Gen 2 vehicle, but the first-generation van is designed to cover between 249 and 373 miles (400 and 600 km) on a single refueling, which takes only five minutes.
First Hydrogen recently unveiled images of its Gen 2 LCV concept, which features off-road lighting, a front winch, and what appears to be a solar panel on the roof. Although no roof rack is visible in the images, the spacious interior could accommodate large gear such as a kayak, and the vehicle could be quickly converted into a comfortable camping site. READ MORE...
Wednesday, April 26
FBI Gets Involved With Disney
Federal charges were filed after the FBI was forced to get involved in Disney’s “plans” to move to another state.
This week, evening news programs and websites are teeming with stories and posts about the Walt Disney World Resort packing up and moving to another state in response to the escalating feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers, and The Walt Disney Company.
On Wednesday, North Carolina State Senator Michael Garrett filed a bill called “Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act,” seeking $750,000 for the creation of a committee to determine how to attract The Walt Disney Company and its Central Florida theme Park Resort to the state of North Carolina.
Some say North Carolina is the perfect place for Disney World to relocate. Others say the best place for Disney World to move to is the state of Virginia. And some say there’s no way the Disney World Resort would/could be moved to another state.
But this isn’t the first time other states have invited Disney to relocate. In April 2022, similar sentiments in favor of Disney and opposed to Gov. Ron DeSantis were expressed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who tweeted an offer of asylum to Mickey and Minnie in the early weeks of the Disney vs. DeSantis war, extending an invitation for Disney to pack its bags and head to the Centennial State.
President Biden's Tax Plan
- tax increases for corporations
- tax increases for high income earners
Outcomes:
- 335,000 jobs would be lost due to these tax increases
- there would be a 7% reduction in economic output
- there would be an unknown % increase in prices