Movie Night: I.O.U.S.A. (a MUST SEE)
I.O.U.S.A., the critically acclaimed documentary about America’s economic crisis (a $9+ Trillion deficit), is being featured nationwide tonight at select theaters with a LIVE Q&A with Warren Buffet, Pete Peterson and Dave Walker. I purchased my ticket yesterday and I’m looking forward to this compelling piece along with commentary and insights from a respectable figure in the global markets (Buffet).
If you can attend, find a local theatre and purchase a ticket ASAP!
From the IOUSA website:
“Wake up, America! We’re on the brink of a financial meltdown. I.O.U.S.A. boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States and its citizens. Burdened with an ever-expanding government and military, increased international competition, overextended entitlement programs, and debts to foreign countries that are becoming impossible to honor, America must mend its spendthrift ways or face an economic disaster of epic proportions.
Throughout history, the American government has found it nearly impossible to spend only what has been raised through taxes. Wielding candid interviews with both average American taxpayers and government officials, Sundance veteran Patrick Creadon (Wordplay) helps demystify the nation’s financial practices and policies. The film follows former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker as he crisscrosses the country explaining America’s unsustainable fiscal policies to its citizens.
With surgical precision, Creadon interweaves archival footage and economic data to paint a vivid and alarming profile of America’s current economic situation. The ultimate power of I.O.U.S.A. is that the film moves beyond doomsday rhetoric to proffer potential financial scenarios and propose solutions about how we can recreate a fiscally sound nation for future generations.
Creadon uses candid interviews and his featured subjects include Warren Buffett, Alan Greenspan, Paul O’Neill, Robert Rubin, and Paul Volcker, along with the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s own David Walker and Bob Bixby of the Concord Coalition, a Foundation grantee.
Pointedly topical and consummately nonpartisan, I.O.U.S.A. drives home the message that the only time for America’s financial future is now.”
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Are Most Bank Foreclosures Illegal and Without Merit?
The “Credit River Decision” of 1968 (I’ve blogged about it here) raises an important question today about bank loans and foreclosures: Are they illegal and without merit?
The Federal Reserve Act of 1918 hasn’t changed much since its inception. Banks are still creating money from nothing. That’s right. Nothing. New money and credit is created by simply adding it to their books. Sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not.
Like all things in modern day life, when you dissect the meaning and fine print, you soon discover that many things are just a Monopoly game. They’re made up. Realistically, you don’t even need to research this stuff. If you think hard enough, you’ll see it all for yourself. For those who say otherwise about these things, they are either uninformed or are protecting the interests of those they serve.
The banking cartel are not in the business of being your friend. They are in the business of maintaining their monopoly over the people and society. It’s time to ask questions, America. Do you want freedom or slavery? It’s your choice.
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Mission Accomplished: British Woman Reunited with Lost Property
On Thursday morning (February 28th), I was tasked with an interesting challenge: Locating a British citizen who lost her personal property which included a passport, credit cards, driver’s license and mobile phone. I asked myself many questions, all while attempting to place my life in her shoes. I began researching via the Internet and combing through her mobile phone and calendar for details.
I soon discovered that she was staying in Vail for a few weeks. I made several calls to her home (which went unanswered), to Vail and a few other places. I then selected three contacts from her mobile phone — All of which I believed to be individuals with details about her whereabouts. Oddly enough, I really didn’t have much to go on with these contacts — Just intuition.
At Midnight on March 2, I awoke from a nap, determined that I’d return the woman’s lost property later in the day. I made more phone calls to the UK and struck gold: Of the three contacts I originally selected, one happened to be a cousin of the woman’s daughter. I explained the situation and she sent an e-mail to the woman’s son. At 8:30 AM on March 2, I received a phone call: It was her son! We chatted briefly and arranged a meeting place here in Denver. They immediately began their three hour drive in treacherous winter driving conditions to meet me in the afternoon. Of course, I was gravely concerned for their safety and wished them a safe trip.
By Noon on March 2, I received another phone call from the woman I was determined to reach. It was a great moment.
We all agreed upon meeting at a nearby Panera Bread (where I’m a regular) to return her stolen property. I met her son, daughter and a family friend — All seemingly great people. Everyone was warm, welcoming and kind. The woman held her backpack as if she was being reunited with a lost sibling: It far exceeded a “Kodak moment” — It was a priceless experience. Unfortunately, we soon discovered that a large sum of money was stolen, including an iPod and several other items. I felt pretty bad for her, however, I felt better knowing that I succeeded in returning her property (what was left of it, anyway).
She offered $50 for my deed (which I declined), yet, she insisted I take it. She then went on to say that it “would have been more,” to which I responded, “It’s not necessary.” Considering my financial position, there will be those who will say, “You should have asked for more!”, however, I’d like to think that I was doing what comes naturally to me: Giving and helping others, regardless of the outcome.
I hope she’ll ring as promised when she returns to the UK. I at least want to know that she made it home safely.
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I Think I’m Ready (To Make a Living Now)
I’ve always been a visionary and entrepreneur — Even as a kid. My experiments in business became more profound as I developed a “business mind” by the age of 12. Today, I am 28 — and still experimenting (while making a little money along the way). Today, the days of giving away my knowledge, achievements and such are over. For years, many people have told me about the immense value I could monetize, but for some reason, it just wasn’t resonating with me.
I always knew I wanted to be a wealthy individual, which would permit me to carry out my vision and dream of creating a better world for everyone. Yet, I can’t become a philanthropist and agent of change by giving things away. So, I’m changing my focus to money. I’m not a greedy guy — In fact, I only made $3,500 in all of 2007 from my own efforts as an entrepreneur. I cannot survive on such little income. I have to focus on realizing a livelihood — Not the charity work I’ve been doing for the past several years now that I’ve been independent of a corporate job.
For someone with a vast and diverse skill set as myself, there’s no reason why I shouldn’t be doing well for myself. I’ve been able to have conversations with role models, create relationships with these role models, interview interesting people and so much more. When I look back on my history and experiences, I’m left dumbfounded by everything I’ve done. It’s time for change.
So, first up, is a new site focused on advising and coaching individuals on how to create relationships, conversations and much more with “top people” — CEOs, celebrities and such. For more than 15 years, I’ve made a sport of it, and now, I’m going to share my knowledge and experiences to help others — But not for free! Sharing my story about my relationship with Microsoft and corresponding with Bill Gates is worth a pretty penny in itself. I more than deserve to be compensated for sharing this knowledge, because I’ve already tried giving everything away, and I’m still struggling to make the next dollar. No more.
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