The United States: Timing the Path to Unrest
Dear Friends,
Let us begin with cycle analysis by Martin Armstrong. The 224 Year Cycle of Political Change in the United States peaked in 1637 with the revolution in England to end torture from the infamous Star Chamber. Adding 224 to 1637 brings us to 1861, the upheaval of the American Civil War.
The Cycle points to 2013 (1861+112+31.4+8.6) as beginning of political unrest in the United States feeding off the 8.6 year political down-cycle in Iran/Persia and Europe. Tremors are already being felt. Protests have begun in cash strapped Wisconsin, spreading to Ohio over budget cuts that will affect public workers. Legislators want to limit the bargaining power of labour unions, disenchanted teachers will hear none of it, boycotting classes. The timing cycle here is 21.5 days (8.6*2.5) after the beginning of the upheaval in Egypt bringing us to February 15th, 2011.
Obama’s recent proposal to cut the federal budget by $1.1 trillion over 10 years echoes the austerity measures that sparked off protests in Europe. The Greek riots began on April 16th, 2010, which was 3.14 years after the peak of the Economic Confidence Model 2007.15 (February 26th, 2007). Add tax hikes in states such as Illinois and we have a witches brew to serve to a disgruntled populace. It comes as no surprise that a “Kill Switch” legislation to turn off segments of the internet that threaten national security is being discussed in the Senate. Governments are all the same.
The U.S. municipal bond markets are already sensing trouble, having topped out on November 3rd, 2010 which was 31.4 weeks (Pi*10) from the bottom of the Economic Confidence Model 2011.45 (June 12, 2011). States will find it increasingly difficult to finance their budgets going forward. New Jersey had its bond rating cut by Standard and Poor’s. The state was unable to sell its entire bond offering of $2.9 billion, falling short by $800 million. Who shall bail out New Jersey?
Using the Middle East and Europe riots as a guide, U.S. citizens should stock up on dried foods. Hard cash for grocery purchases in case of bank closures will be prudent. For those that rely on the internet for business, get yourself a satellite phone with international internet connection. Tin hats are necessary when the sky is falling.
Gold, the barometer of government instability, is a must have.
Sources:
The Public vs Private Waves and Switzerland’s Fate Along With the Rest of Us – Martin A Armstrong
www.bloomberg.comwww.ft.comhttp://stockcharts.com/h...y=0&id=p10764306664
Kind regards,
Kinuthia Karanja
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