“It’s All One Big Status-Acquisition Hustle”… And Half The Country Likes It That Way | ZeroHedge

Authored by James Howard Kunstler via Kunstler.com,

The End Of An Era

Now that you, the lucky ones, are beyond your steaming platters of pancakes and mighty rashers of bacon, and perhaps even a dram or two of grog in your coffee. . . and clawed your way through the bales of presents. . . a merry Christmas to all. . . and here’s something else to think about this morning:

You may have noticed that our country, formerly a republic of sovereign individuals, has become one great (more…)

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Frustrated Biden Demands Media To Start Reporting Good Economic News | ZeroHedge

Dictator President Biden railed against corporate media before he and several family members headed by helicopter to Camp David, the presidential retreat in the mountains of western Maryland. 

Before boarding the presidential helicopter, Biden was asked by one reporter: "What's your outlook on the economy next year?"

The president responded: "All good," adding, "Take a look. Start reporting it the right way."

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IRS Rakes In Record $4.9 Trillion In Taxes From Americans Amid Enforcement Crackdown | ZeroHedge

Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) raked in a record $4.9 trillion in taxes from Americans in the last fiscal year, due in large part to automated collections processes and aggressive audits that saw taxpayers hit with billions in additional taxes after examination.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington on June 28, 2023. (Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times)

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