Saturday Rant…The Many Grinches

In Case You Missed it…The week before Christmas is looking like many grinches are striking with increased volatility as we wind down 2024.

Even Bitcoin has fallen from its recent high of $106,706 down to $97,228 yesterday.

Ouch!

And today’s rant features Scoob Martin chiming in with his $0.25 cents worth (adjusted for inflation) on whether one of the many Grinches will steal Christmas.

 

So, take it away, Scooby.

 

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First, Merry Christmas, James.

And hope you have another healthy, happy, and prosperous 2025.

Especially when I consider how you constantly warn us about events that are going to impact all of us next year.

But, Turbulent Times (as you like to say) offer opportunities of a lifetime “for those with ears to hear.”

So, trust me when I say that I am listening to everything you say…and adjusting my investments accordingly.

Especially because you have recently said to raise cash going into 2025.

My question is Why? And How much?

Never mind…because I know you’ll respond with something like “whatever suits your comfort level.”

But truthfully, I am not comfortable when I see action like we’ve had this past week.

Because it seems like there really is a Grinch out there snickering behind the scenes and waiting to slam the door in investors faces.

Or am I just paranoid?

And of the many Grinches out there, I’d have to say that Cali Governor Gavin Newsom is the worst.

This creepy nephew of the even creepier Nancy Pelosi, just recently declared a state of emergency in California over the bird flu.

And get this…supposedly of the 34 reported cases, 33 were working directly in farms.

So, who in the hell declares a state of the emergency over 34 reported cases?

There is no grave danger to the public at large.

But this is Newsom’s personal publicity stunt as a way for him to have more power over his state ahead of Trump’s inauguration.

Over 600 dairy farms are now under quarantine in California due to the bird flu.

And you can bet your bottom dollar that the USDA will begin testing ALL dairy farms across America, despite no known instance of someone becoming sick from consuming dairy.

AND, there have not been any recorded cases of person-to-person spread either.

What effect will this have on food prices, dairy, eggs, cheese, chicken, beef, pork, etc.?

I am not buying this “BIRD FLU” crap one bit, James.

And I believe there is a deeper power play ploy at hand behind these actions.

What do you think?

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What I think, Scoob, is that you are very astute, and write a great rant.

 

And, yes, Newsom could end up being the Grinch who stole Christmas for Californians.

 

And you’re right when you say I won’t tell you how much cash to raise going into 2025, Scoob.

But you should act soon.

Because there are only 6 trading days left in 2024.

 

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