Category Archives: Economy

Bitcoin tumbles 20%, dipping below $12,000 to the digital currency’s lowest level in more than a month

Posted on January 16, 2018 by royfmc

Over $100 billion wiped off global cryptocurrency market following talk of South Korea trading ban. Prices of major cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ripple and ethereum took a hit following the news that South Korea could be preparing to ban trading in … Continue reading →

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The Goldwater Rule; and Should We Psycho-Analyze Our Politicians ?

Posted on January 13, 2018 by royfmc

Was this petty, snarling man, utterly lacking in presidential temperament and heedless of the established rules and norms of politics, going to get us into a nuclear war? That’s what a lot of Americans wondered about Richard Nixon back in … Continue reading →

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2018 Has Interesting Scheduling Conflicts

Posted on January 2, 2018 by royfmc

a lot of people. Ok 2018, already has some strange situations #easter2018 #aprilfoolsday2018 #ashwednesday2018 #valentinesday2018

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Emancipation Proclamation

Posted on January 1, 2018 by royfmc

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of war. The proclamation declared “that all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.”

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Political Thought For 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by royfmc

“The only way we will see a change for the better of this country is if both political sides are able to focus on the core values.” Thus far with social media platforms abounding, the political sides are promoting “sound … Continue reading →

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My 2018 Predictions For The World As I See It:

Posted on December 31, 2017 by royfmc

I join the legion of prognosticators who offer guesses and visions about what will happen in 2018. Once again,……………. All predictions guaranteed, or your money back. Of the baker’s dozen below, one or two are tongue-in-cheek. I leave it to … Continue reading →

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What It Really Means To Be A Leader

Posted on December 29, 2017 by royfmc

A little food for thought… A group of wolves: The three in front are old & sick, they walk in front to set the pace of the running group lest they get left behind. The next five are the strongest … Continue reading →

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The Nine Lives of Berrio’s May Be Up

Posted on December 10, 2017 by royfmc

  The Cook County Tax Assessors Office has drawn the attention of candidates running for Illinois governor with at least one, Democrat Chris Kennedy, calling for Berrios to step down. It’s a sticky situation for Democrats who’ve been egregiously quiet. … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth ‘Tis The Season

Posted on December 8, 2017 by royfmc

Wishing all of you a peaceful, calm, happy weekend, with no arguments or debates. Let’s try not to say the T word for a couple of days. Let’s focus on the many things that bring us all together, not the … Continue reading →

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Take Away Boundaries, and People Go Nuts

Posted on December 8, 2017 by royfmc

Many people have asked me, “What is world is going on here, with Roy Moore, John Conyers, Joe Barton, Al Franken, Matt Lauer, and all the others?” I’ll tell you what is going on: moral truth is dead in America. … Continue reading →

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