Kingfisher’s Kitchen, just opposite the town clock in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, on a Sunday morning any time after 8am, is a perfect spot for Mamil (middle aged men in Lycra) watching.
Here he is so self-assured, you don’t even have to sneak up on him. Secure among his own species, the normally socially anxious Mamil congregates with carefree abandon. Today, he luxuriates in the bright sunshine, resplendent in multi-hued plumes of bright pinks, greens and blues.
Among some primates, the more radiantly red the bums, the higher up the social hierarchy; the more incandescent the Mamil’s clobber, the more splendid the specimen. The swaggering buck Mamil making a name for himself might go for more risqué, lurid tangerine, lime or even lilac, although it takes a proper Bull Mamil to carry off this display.
The Bull Mamil, rarely threatened, is assured of his place in the pecking order. Hierarchy is signalled by the marque of the bike, where expense is a significant indicator of status, but not the only one by a long way.
The arriviste Mamil might make that schoolboy error, but the true afficionado knows retro beats contemporary, and it requires only a touch. In football, locating yourself in the Benelux glory years of the 1970s never fails to impress.
So too for cyclists, it could be just a little hint like an Italian Molteni cap, but it says enough. You are in the inner sanctum. Up here, the rarely seen female of the species, the Willow (Women In Luminous Lycra on Wheels) struts her stuff flamboyantly.
Solitary ‘Mamils’
Having been thought almost extinct up to a few years ago, the Willow is an increasingly common, but not yet everyday, sight. Unlike some of the more solitary Mamils, she rarely travels alone and it’s not uncommon now to witness a group of trim Willows picking at avocado toast, poached egg and rocket salad on the terrace of Kingfisher’s.
Once refreshed, the congress of Mamils and Willows get back on their carbon-framed Ridleys, Specializeds or Canyons, bikes that can set you back more than a few grand, and head up the steep Wicklow hills. Cycling is not for the faint-hearted; it is difficult and demands commitment and this is why it’s popular.
Cycling is the fastest-growing sport in Ireland and this Sunday’s weekend warriors are just one aspect of the activity of choice for a rapidly growing cohort.
According to the Irish Sports Monitor 2017, cycling is now the fourth-most popular sport in the country, with 5.1 per cent of the adult population participating regularly. This puts it behind personal exercise (12.4 per cent), swimming (8.5 per cent) and running (6.2 per cent), but ahead of soccer, GAA and the rest.
The growth in the past five years has been extraordinary. Cycling Ireland had 29,333 members in 2017. This is almost a doubling from 15,331 members in 2012 and up from a measly 2,000 in 1980. There are new cycling clubs opening all the time, all around the country. Today, there are 483 clubs operating and in 2017 alone, 538 newly trained coaches arrived on this burgeoning scene.
All over the south and west coast, cycling “sportives” are extremely popular and, over the summer, you will see thousands of Mamils and Willows grimacing up some of the most beautiful passes and mountains, hurtling down some of the most scenic routes in the country, and much of this is done for charity.
Rarely can a government initiative such as the “cycle to work” scheme have had such spectacular results. The health aspect of the surge in cycling should not be overlooked.
A working man’s sport
Cycling is hard, it gets people fit and even if the caricature of the Mamil is as much defined by his paunch as his mettle, imagine his paunch without the wheels?
One of the most fascinating economic aspects in the spread of cycling is how the sport has jumped a social class or three. By this I mean that cycling used to be a blue collar sport and now it is clearly the sport of choice for the professional class. Cycling is the new golf.
When I was a kid, cycling was a working man’s sport. The cycling royalty of Ireland, the aristocracy on two wheels, were families from corporation estates. The Kimmages were from Crumlin, the McQuaids from Finglas, Stephen Roche from Rosemount in Dundrum. Tom Daly’s wonderful book The Rás – a definitive history of Irish cycling – reinforces this idea that cycling was the sport of working men and the sons of small farmers.
Sean Kelly left school early to work on his father’s farm, becoming an apprentice bricklayer before taking to the road professionally. Even by the time Stephen Roche became only the second rider ever to win the Triple Crown of Tour de France, Giro and World Championship in one year, cycling was very much a minority sport largely involving blue-collar men.
Knees, cost and camaraderie
However, by the time Sam Bennett won two stages at the Giro d’Italia in the past weeks, cycling in Ireland had become the professional class at play, at least in its weekend incarnation. It could be because cycling is difficult and only a person with a certain inner drive gets up on a saddle. Or maybe pushing yourself to the limit, competing all the way, is part of the make-up of the successful professional in this hyper-globalised world.
Or maybe because cycling doesn’t destroy the knees the way five-a-side football does, sporty ambitious people graduate to cycling rather than going to seed. It may also be because it is expensive to get kitted out that only the reasonably comfortable middle aged, with children almost reared, have the time and money to commit to a top-of-the-range rothair.
Or maybe the camaraderie of a congress of Mamils and Willows, head to toe in excessively tight, almost auto-erotic, exotically coloured, flamboyant clobber is simply too irresistible.
Whatever it is, it’s growing rapidly. If you doubt that, head out on the road this weekend and prepare to be dazzled by the professional class at play.
Golf frustrates the life out of neo irelands high achieving middle class, which might explain the rise in cycling. Cardio exercise with a seat that requires minimal coordination. The endurance will soon wear this fad out. Fore!
Great Article . Nice to see we have identified a new phenomenon in our hills “The Willow”
Lots of Blue collar workers both cycle and play golf . Time for golf for most people is becoming an issue.
Need to deduce to 12/ 14 hole competitions.
Every sun morn all over the country,there are frustrated motorists behind middle class ignorant apes on their bikes.They are a scourge on our roads and the sooner they get off the narrow side and secondary roads the better for all concerned.Why don’t they ask for the slow lane on motorways to use instead of narrow country roads?
it was a big rural sport in my father’s day. The ‘Iron Man’ just down from my wife’s place in Cahersiveen didn’t go in for the look. The story has it he won the Rás Tailtinn on an old borrowed bike when his own broke down. I didn’t know it was easier on the knees than five a side. I’d still play the latter if the others had kept it up. I used to cycle into town from Ballinteer to work. Freewheeling downhill in the morning (when I was fresh) and slogging uphill on the way home (when I was… Read more »
@ian22, couldn’t agree more with you! They’re a bloody nuisance and a menace on the roads, and now with this new distance measurement when you’re trying to pass them out it’s even more exasperating when you come across them. If they had to pay insurance and road tax like the rest of us they might think twice about going through red lights and riding inside lorries and cars in traffic jams and causing accidents by their sheer stupidity and arrogance! And hand signals, what are they?
Cycling is cheaper than soccer. And cycling is also cheaper than rugby. I doubt it is cheaper than GAA. But that is only because the travel involves less hotel accomodation there. So I don’t think cycling is unaffordable. It is not my choice. It is the choice of others. I know two people who cycle. And they are both very money conscious, and not that status conscious. This article is at the same standard as the much of the output of the pretender on D’Olier Street – a deliberately abysmal confusing mix of fact, non-fact, and insinuation. The objective seems… Read more »
Motorcars belong on the road: pedestrians belong on the pavement: bicycles belong in the canal
Bicycle tails As a preteen my father talked me into buying a Dawes road racing bike. Light weight. Drop handlebars. Brooks(the best) leather seat. Aluminium wheels. 27 inch diameter rather than 26″. “Double clanger” and a 4 gear derailleur, giving 8 gears. No lytex, just trousers folded into socks. I cycled everywhere. Paying for it was my problem at 12 years old. I had saved “pocket money” of 8 pounds from working in the fields at home. The balance was on HP over 2 years. The longest two years of my life. I had to work to get the money… Read more »
The negative press on Trump is constantly recycled to misinform the great unwashed. Conrad black offers another more positive aspect on this unique Presidency. ————————- “SPECIAL! Lord Conrad Black on his new book, “Donald Trump: A President Like No Other” https://www.therebel.media/ezra_levant_show_may_21_2018?utm_campaign=el_conrad_new_book&utm_medium=email&utm_source=therebel https://michaelsavage.com/?p=17490 “”Beginning today, we must now expose the media as the bullies they are. And now you have a little ammunition to use with relatives or friends who you don’t have to hate when they start putting down Trump, because they’re truly putting you down. They’re using Trump as a panada to put you down. If you supported him… Read more »
A new wave in the Pacific as the Marshall Islands go Cryptocurrency. Welcome to the Sovereign.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/23/17384608/marshall-islands-cryptocurrency-us-dollar-usd-currency
The Dark State comes into view and they do not wear lycra. Hopefully soon, lurid orange coveralls. They are all hurriedly mounting bikes to get out of town unnoticed.
https://spectator.org/john-brennans-plot-to-infiltrate-the-trump-campaign/?utm_source=American+Spectator+Emails&utm_campaign=5a7c524698-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_05_22&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_797a38d487-5a7c524698-104365713
“”The common history of Eastern Europe began with the establishment of communist rule after WWII. Believed to be a progressive idea that would dramatically improve society, communism had only one flaw: People were not eager to accept it. Thus, after the “enlightened” elite seized power by fueling a conflict between different social groups, communism had to be imposed by force, starting with militant atheism, a glorification of the ideas of Marx, gun control followed by the abolishment of private property, minority empowerment, reproductive planning, government involvement in early childhood education, and the introduction of political correctness.”” —- “As an example,… Read more »
http://www.businessinsider.com/fed-sees-rosy-economy-despite-its-own-survey-showing-hardship-2018-5
Let me begin with a quote: “All measures which have the tendency to limit the births are to be tolerated or to be supported. Abortion in the remaining area must be declared free from punishment. The means for abortion and contraceptive means may be offered publicly without police restriction. Homosexuality is always to be declared legal. The institutions and persons involved professionally in abortion practices are not to be interfered with by police.” This quote is taken from a decree issued on 25 November 1939 by the Nazi SS organisation called the Reich Commission for Strengthening of Germandom, headed by… Read more »
WHEN THE BANKS HAVE A CRISIS BELLY-UP, THE POOR OF IRELAND ARE ILLOGICALLY, & IMMORALLY, CLAIMED BY THE BANKSTERS, & THE ESTABLISHMENT OF IRISH STATE, & THEIR ECONOMISTS AS BEING PART OF THE IRISH ESTABLISHMENT’S BODY. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. SOME USEFUL IDIOT SHOUTS ; “U SIMPLY MUST GIVE A SOVEREIGN GUARANTEE ON THE LOAN BOOK OF THE IRISH BANKS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CREDITORS” The Boys in Brooklyn, & Manhattan, etc. will be impressed with that. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. AND SO, BY SECRET CONSENSUS OF THE IRISH FREEMASONS + “THE CITY” [ IN LONDON ] FREEMASONS + CONTINENTAL EUROPE FREEMASONS”, THE MIDDLE-CLASSES & UNDER-CLASSES &… Read more »
Bicycles
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Roads
I not know of any “road-movie” based around cycling having been made yet.
I like road-movies.
Here is a very famous actor who had his debut in a very famous road-movie ; Easy Rider.
OVER A HUNDRED INNOCENT CHILDREN, WOMEN, & MEN, MURDERED — FAR FROM THE WALL BUILT BY THE COMPANY DAVID WAILED ABOUT IN LAST ARTICLE — BY ISRAEL. BUT, NOT EVEN ANOTHER NOTED “MOMENTOUS EVENTS” COMMENT IF ONLY TO ARGUABLY SYMPATHIZE. NOR A CASTIGATION OF TRUMP, REPRESENTED BY HIS DAUGHTER & SON-IN-LAW, Mr. JARED KUSHNER, ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE Cement Roadstone Ireland WALL, FOR BEING “… such a Prick” ‘ [ Ref. David’s Tweet about Trump during USA Election ] IN RUSHING ON THE INEVITABLE FINAL SOLUTION UPON THE STRICKEN PALESTINIANS. INSTEAD, WE HAVE A CONDESCENDING “CULTURO” PIECE FROM… Read more »
Referendum interviewing and debating is now over. Rte had prime time, clare byrne show and philip boucher. Tv3 had matt cooper, pat kenny and journal.ie As a father, uncle and husband i have listened to it all. Some friends will vote yes and some will vote no. The media argument for the 12 wks is that you need to have no limits on the right to abort of all babies ( every single baby in the future) because of rape in Ireland. We are not voting on rape. The media never say that. The sentencing for voilent rape and repeat… Read more »
WE HAVE REACHED THIS STAGE IN THE DOWN-HILL DESCENT ; I BELIEVE THAT THE CLASSIC BICYCLE WILL BE VICIOUSLY SABOTAGED BY THE MAJORITY OF ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OWNERS TOMORROW. STRANGELY, THESE ZOMBIES ACTUALLY BELIEVE THAT IN DOING SO THEY ARE IMPROVING THE BICYCLE. THAT THEY HAVE BEEN URGED TO DO SO ECHOES THE CRASSNESS OF URGING THE Minister for Finance TO GIVE SOVEREIGN GUARANTEE ON THE LOAN BOOKS OF THE IRISH BANKS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CREDITORS. YES — YES — YES THE IRISH FREEMASONS + THE EU FREEMASONS [ incl. European Central Bank ] + “THE CITY” [ located in London… Read more »
Speaking of cycling – did you know (and this is not a sick joke) that Facebook is now closing down cycling websites in Poland for homophobia because, incidentally, in Polish, the word “pedal” also means “nelly”, “fairy” or “nancy” (apart from meaning “pedal”), so their software classifies Polish bicycle shops and forums websites as homophobic. So as someone who could dismantle and reassemble a bicycle at the age of 12 and loves bikes and everything mechanical apart from sex toys, I could be classified as an extreme homophobe. Which I’m not and I’m now going to prove that I’m not… Read more »
Speaking of riding the Bike, the government of Denmark have made a rather lengthy & suggestive television advert to encourage more of it :
https://twitter.com/HenryMakow/status/998616799531892736
Meanwhile, back in the land of the “coarse & vulgar people”, they are about to …
I forecast a contrived Yes verdict tomorrow by the Irish Establishment with the aid of the Apparatus [ Garda-Landlords / Landlord-Gardai ; They are known to have helped rig it for George Soros, & Chuck Feeney, in the Same Chromosome Pairing Marriage Referendum ].
I perceive that David has disdain for the Lycra clothing because after 1 wear it basically lacks any of the essential qualities of Money [ Gold, & just-about-so Silver having ALL those qualities ] other than it having : portability e.g. Used Lycra Bicycling Shorts has no value in its essence. Who ever would want to use such garments after someone else did ? Phew ! …………………………………………………… So, nay does Used Lyrca Cycling Garment have Essence / Integral Value ; As against being a signifier ; e.g. Fiat Textile Paper Currency at best — when there are Gold Reserves available… Read more »
https://goldswitzerland.com/will-poverty-disease-and-war-lead-to-3-billion-fewer-people/ As an economic blog this particular one does a great job of ignoring the real issues of the the day. Talking about luridly dresses cyclists is yet another distraction. This is much like the rubbish films and TV situation comedies presented to us. Debt is the overriding issue consuming the word is the number one problem. The issuers of the debt are number one plus. The organization and power of the one world globalists is centered on the simple fact that they have been granted the monopoly right to the production of free money. The destruction on control of… Read more »
BREAKING NEWS ! IRELAND SAYS NO TO ABORTION SAYING NO TO ABORTION IS THE 1st “KICK IN THE TEETH” WE GIVE THE BANKSTERS SINCE THE DAY THEY HAVE US ON THE RACK FOLLOWING THAT CRASS ADVICE-CAMPAIGN TO IRISH STATE’S MINISTER FOR FINANCE FOR TO GIVE SOVEREIGN GUARANTEE ON THE LOAN BOOKS OF THE IRISH BANKS TO THE FOREIGN CREDITORS The Boys in Brooklyn, & Manhattan, & Paris, & Amsterdam, & “Moscow”, & “The City”, & ” 8-) ” were so pleased with the Sovereign Guarantee extended to them on the backs of the collapsing Middle-Classes, & the Under-Classes, & the… Read more »
I am reminded in a thousand years time when an old cemetery is dug up in South Dublin and the shock of discovering remains with strong solid teeth ( implants ) and hearing aids with a few spare batteries in the pockets of a Louise Copeland suits all embalmed and a note from the undertaker – a Banker and Senior Civil Servant.
If I was to be born after the Repeal of the 8th Amendment – I just would’t be alive today . Neither would be my son and daughter.
GAME CHANGER FOR EU I BELIEVE THAT WE ARE ABOUT TO SEE BREAK-UP OF EU, & PROBABLE DESTRUCTION OF EURO NOW. THE REVOLUTION AGAINST THE FREEMASON EU IS STARTING IN OF ALL PLACES … I-T-A-L-Y Hah–Hah–Hah And, the italians are riddled with them. They are even more powerful there than the Vatican or the Mafiosi Heck, stop the lights, the Vatican & the Mafiosi are all members of the Freemasonry. But, the ordinary people are not taking the crap any more. They have woken up ; And, thanks very much to the worthy Truth-seeking & Truth-telling on the Internet. THIS… Read more »
https://dailyreckoning.com/axis-gold-will-drive-gold-higher-end-2018/
Iranian sanctions are mitigated by trade paid for with gold. all countries in tumult acquire gold as a universally acceptable payment. The US preventing trade in USD is accelerating this trend.
https://needtoknow.news/2018/05/canada-migrant-crisis-leads-fighting-streets-police-stand/
Last year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited all self-professed “refugees” to his country via Twitter, effectively opening the borders without any vote or debate. Activist Faith Goldy visited the primary point of entry on the southern border of Quebec and upstate New York, and was spat upon and attacked by Antifa and other pro-immigration extremists. Police in riot gear stood down and just watched. She is afraid that the migrant crisis is overwhelming her country and dividing people to the point that it could lead to civil war.
Where boys will be boys and girls better “Be prepared”.
http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/23/world-scout-jamboree-condoms-available/
SO MUCH FOR THE ABORTION SIDE CLAIMING THAT THEY “TRUST WOMEN” !
THEY DO NOT !
THE NATIVES & THE FOREIGNERS ARE REALISING THAT THE IRISH STATE IS ONLY A PSEUDO-REPUBLIC.
YESTERDAY, THE STATE MEDIA BROADCASTER, RTE, REFUSED TO ALLOW THIS WOMAN TO REPRESENT THE “NO” CAMPAIGN IN LIVE DEBATE;
BECAUSE, SHE, Mrs. MARIA STEEN IS WAY TO ABLE FOR THE BEST THAT THE ABORTION CAMPAIGNERS CAN PRODUCE.
I MUST SAY THAT DAVID WOULD LOSE IN ANY DEBATE WITH THIS VERY SMART & RIGHTEOUS WOMAN ON THIS ISSUE AT LEAST.
Today, a terrible cruelty was born
Hibernophile German Ambassador shortly prior to retiring told a meeting of German Industrialists in Dublin ; “The Irish have become a coarse & vulgar people.” THAT OBSERVATION IS CORRECT ! IN FACT, IT IS CORRECT ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE IRISH FOR SOME OF THE LAST 40 YEARS. OF COURSE, WE ALWAYS HAD THAT SCURRILOUS TRAIT IN PLENTY. Anyway, as I predicted, even aside from factoring in the regular Ballot Rigging by the Irish Establishment in favor of their preferred Vote [ “Yes” in this case ], it would be the Yes / Pro-Murder / Pro-Abortion side who would win.… Read more »
INTERESTING
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
HEADING ;
Why we should own gold
And, the disingenuous gold promoting & dollar bashing
http://knowyouradversary.com/2018/05/25/more-disingenuous-gold-promoting-and-dollar-bashing/
Mr Ryan Tubridy will, out of all people, read the detailed results of the referendum during The Late, Late Show. Expect the entire referendum analysis to be conducted in guffaws.
“Helllo, I want to be put through on Conference Call with Mr. Joseph Stiglitz, Mr. Bernie Sanders, Mr. Noam Chomsky, & the rest of the boys, please.” “OK, I’m putting u through.” “Will yee allow me become a member of yer ‘I just wanna stop the hurt’ club now, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzz ?” “Well, firstly all of us hear wanna thank u for burning urself out getting that Abortion Referendum passed. We all appreciate that. But, u must realise that to become a member of the ‘I just wanna stop the hurt’ club, well we thought u would have figured it out… Read more »
@ Grzegorz, Speaking of the Lurid & Eugenics, here is Chris Spivey conceiving familial connections between Putin’s forebear[s] & the fellows Rockerfeller, & other connections between Brzezinski & Rockerfellers & Prince William of Whatever from England & Paul Newman, & … A great many famous folk are claimed to have been cloned so to speak. One thing for sure that he is correct about is that most of the photographed, & filmed, & videoed, stars, incl. certain politicians, in modern times are played by more than 1 person [ separately 8-) ] And, he is correct of course in claiming… Read more »
?dl=0 From the Minister of Health, & highly touted be next Fine Gael Taoiseach after Varadkar ; Harris is a very intelligent man. And, he has the gift of th gab. BUT — BUT — BUT Harris is no match for Maria Steen [ photo & posts above ] for to contest against her defence of the Pre-born Baby & Infant Baby & with due regard for Right to Life & Right to Live of the Mother too. Harris knows it. And, all the other Pro-Abortionists know that they are NO match for Maria Steen either. incl. Pro-Abortion Media Presenters… Read more »
Such a fuss about going for a cycle….
WANT TO GET TO KNOW WHERE, & HOW, THE WORLD IS MOVING TO ?
HAVE A LOOK AT THIS ;
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION
Very intelligent & very informative & very good communicator
30 Min. Video
Possible to learn a lot from just listening to it
Bitcoin is mentioned ;
And, it looks like Bitcoin is here to stay
HEADING ;
Adam Green covers Israel’s global takeover via tech and trade…Talpiot & Belt and Road etc
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https://twitter.com/HenryMakow/status/1000493917928816641
RE-CYCLING / RE-VISITING OF HISTORY [ Reich ] marks “OFFICIAL” HISTORY as BUNK EXTRACT ; CONCLUSION ; Hitler was heavily indebted to Feder’s anti-Usury stance in coming to power. But early on during his reign he got rid of Feder and relied on Schacht for the financing of his war plans. Unlike Schacht, Feder was not heavily involved with the top bankers and industrialists of the age. The German economy was directed completely to rearmament. Consumption levels were kept low through taxation and wage controls. Imports and production of luxuries were severely restricted. Schacht made sure the financial industry was… Read more »
Perhaps this is relevant today as ridding us of the central banking and the fractional reserve systems of money creation would rid us of most of the debt and the suffocation interest that currently enslaves mankind. It would be edifying if DMW would address this issue in a series of articles and allow a full debate. “Our greatest social task is the abolition of interest slavery. This responsibility to abolish interest slavery towers above all other issues of the day. It is the only solution to the greatest problem of our time. The breaking of interest slavery is the most… Read more »
Starring
Present
Minister for Health & Genocide
Mr. Simon Harris
[ Tipped to be the next Fine Gael Taoiseach ]
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Watch out too for the upcoming Sequel coming to a Hospital near u for select viewing ;
SLAYER SLAYER
TRUTHIST
IRELAND IS NOW IN THE “REWARD” STAGE
-> THE PATTING ON HEAD STAGE
=> A TREAT FOR PAVLOVS DOG
=> A GOOD DOGGY FOR DOING WHAT WAS NEEDED
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THE PET MUST LEARN TO DO THE SAME NEXT TIME
-> THE MEDIA ON CUE -> “A BEACON OF HOPE”
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HAVE YOU NOTICED HOW THE MAGIC TRICK EVOLVED?
-> FROM EXTREME HEALTH CASES
-> TO ABORTION ON DEMAND
=> CLASSIC BAIT AND SWITCH
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PAVLOVS DOG TOO EURPHORIC TO NOTICE THE SLEIGHT OF HAND
http://www.workableeconomics.com/where-is-the-money-going/ In the graph above, the lowest lines are made almost invisible by the scale of the graph required to show the top line. By showing only the bottom three quartiles in the graph below, we can make the slope of the lower lines visible. Note that the average net worth for the lowest level is below zero throughout most of the included time period. Since the crash of 08, that segment of the population has had an average negative net worth between 12 and 14 thousand dollars. Also you can see that none of the lower levels have recovered… Read more »
http://www.workableeconomics.com/better-ideas/
Full post awaiting moderation, but I have no URL to post
Here is a germaine quote
“”Central banking controls the value of all labor, services, and
real goods, and yet it is conducted almost entirely in secret –
– because, in choosing winners and losers in the economy,
advancing infinite amounts of money to some participants in the
markets but not to others, administering the ultimate
patronage, central banking cannot survive scrutiny.
“Yet the secrecy of central banking now is taken for granted
even in nominally democratic countries.”
Chris Powell
http://www.gata.org
FROM THE PEN OF SOMEONE SMARTER THAN “DUMB & DUMBER” ; BUT, BEING SMARTER THAN “DUMB & DUMBER” DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT ONE IS ACTUALLY SMART ; NONETHELESS, I BELIEVE THAT THE AUTHOR OF THIS ARTICLE [ which I gave as URL only above, but now feel that I should post it as transcript ] DOES MAKE MANY VALID POINTS . These points need to be dealt with in establishing a True Money [ Gold, & just-about-so Silver ] Monetary System as part of the overall solution to the Bankster Scam Bundle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>….. Know Your Adversary HEADING ; Understanding… Read more »
Pop goes the EURO!!!!!?????????????
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/markets/italy-central-bank-euro-politics/2018/05/29/id/862831/?ns_mail_uid=102706694&ns_mail_job=1795312_05292018&s=al&dkt_nbr=011802ib7yka
SO WHAT? FEW PEOPLE CARE ABOUT M2. GOLD IS PRACTICALLY A RELIC FROM BYGONE YEARS! The death of gold has been exaggerated. Russia and China increase their gold hoard each month. Confidence in the dollar and other unbacked currencies decreases. Politicians and bankers “print” continuously and the currency units decline in value every year. If a currency crisis occurs, which seems more likely every year, the world may back a new currency with gold to make that currency acceptable. Russia, China or the IMF might issue a gold backed currency. If another country issues a gold backed currency, governments might… Read more »