In case you missed any of this week’s articles, here is a round-up of some of the most read pieces written by the Economic Collapse News staff:
No, Justin Trudeau, the U.S. should pay less attention to the rest of the world
The only credentials that Justin Trudeau had before becoming the Prime Minister of Canada a few months ago was working as a ski instructor and drama teacher. That’s all he had, and yet he won a majority government and unseated Stephen Harper’s …
A new video is making the rounds from Fox News anchor Judge Jeanine. The speech was made in response to two-time presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s tirade against Donald Trump. She says the American people are fed up with the establishment, with …
Do We Need To ‘Rebuild The Military’?
The Republican presidential debates have become so heated and filled with insults, it almost seems we are watching a pro wrestling match. There is no civility, and I wonder whether the candidates are about to come to blows.
Infographic takes a look at a life without oil
The American Enterprise Institute’s Mark Perry sent out an interesting infographic Monday that looks into a life without oil. Many of the products we enjoy today are the result of oil. Some of the things we enjoy today because of oil include …
Russian Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov slams socialism, Bernie Sanders
Gary Kasparov is one of the greatest chess players that have ever lived. He’s also a former citizen in the Soviet Citizen, and a harsh critic of the current Vladimir Putin regime. He’s a well-rounded guy who has a great understanding of history, …
WalletHub study looks at states with highest real estate, vehicle property taxes
We all spend exorbitant amount of taxes. Everything from income taxes to sales taxes, from property taxes to vehicle registration taxes, we all spend enormous sums of our hard earned money to pay the government to do whatever it is they do.
New report warns of rising delinquency rates amid growing consumer debt levels
Americans are deeper in debt than ever before. Despite hopes that the economic collapse a few years ago would encourage consumers to start saving their pennies and begin to spend less, the opposite has happened: spending more, saving less.
Why is Bernie Sanders blaming Detroit bankruptcy on capitalist corporations?
Detroit is a hellhole right now. Thanks to greedy, corrupt and inept politicians and unions, the city of Detroit, the once bastion of the middle class, is now the epicenter of how government can destroy a city.
Bernie Sanders vs. Ron Paul: There’s No Comparison
Super Tuesday may have been the beginning of the end for the Bernie Sanders campaign, but the ideas that propelled it are likely to linger for quite some time.
It’s International Women’s Day! The gender pay gap myth continues
If you have avoided social media, television news or the radio then you may not be aware that today is International Women’s Day. It’s the day when the often purported myth of gender pay inequity is repeated over and over again.
LOL: Donald Trump slams ‘politically correct, perfect’ reporter
After his victories in Michigan, Hawaii and Mississippi on Tuesday night, Donald Trump held a press conference. He was asked about the attack ads made against him by the GOP establishment – 70 percent of the political ads in the last week have been …
Where’s Walter Block? Donald Trump adviser says welfare opponents hate the poor
It was discovered by the Daily Caller this week that Republican Party frontrunner Donald Trump is being politically advised by Barry Bennett. Just who is this Bennett that we speak of? He was hired by a telephone company to promote Obamaphones and …
Canada to put a new woman on currency by 2018
No, Queen Elizabeth doesn’t count. To mark International Women’s Day, the Bank of Canada and the federal government announced that it will put a brand new woman on its currency by the year 2018. Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau said that …
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 0.5%
The Bank of Canada (BOC) announced Wednesday that it’s holding its key interest rate at 0.5 percent. Central bank governor Stephen Poloz said in a statement that the benchmark interest rate would remain unchanged.
As many of us know, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has vehemently criticized China, Japan and other countries for devaluing their currencies. According to Trump, these nations have eroded the value of their money so much that it makes it harder …
ECB Does it Again: Cuts interest rates, expands asset-buying program
The European Central Bank (ECB) did it again. Mario Draghi and Co. continued slashing interest rates, expanded quantitative easing and pledged to fight ultra low inflation rates. It’s becoming quite interesting over in Europe.
Wow! Michael Moore blames Democrats for Flint water crisis
What may be the biggest shock of the week, celebrated socialist filmmaker Michael Moore blamed the water crisis in Flint, Michigan on Democrats. The question is: did Michael Moore finish reading…
Do unions protect bad teachers? Hillary Clinton avoids question, demands more money
If there is one topic that garners a lot of heated debate it’s the topic of education. Everyone has an opinion; one group blames bad teachers, while the other group blames the lack of funding. During one of the latest Democratic debates, former …
WSJ survey finds economists think Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump would be worst for U.S. economy
Establishment economists polled by the Wall Street Journal say that 2016 presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump would be the worst leaders for the United States economy. The rest of the field ostensibly would be just “meh,” …
Daylight Saving Time: Is there nothing the government won’t regulate?
On March 13 Americans will, in their tolerant nature, acquiesce once again to a government initiated (and hardly popular) loss of one hour, and the setting of clocks out of sync with our planet’s celestial rhythm.
Bernie Sanders’s message of big government, free stuff for all and socializing everything isn’t just resonating with millennials, it’s also being celebrated by socialists around the world. Speaking at a Caracas commemoration of “Anti-Imperialism …
Canadians owe $1.65 for every dollar of income and other reasons to fear for humanity this week
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