Faber on the Money

Quote of the Month (September)

Over at Eric Peters Autos, writes Mr. Eric Peters:

Democracy is an incredibly successful long con.

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Bulgaria 100 Years Ago

A century ago today, the Kingdom of Bulgaria entered the Great War on the side of the Central Powers.

Poll Results: Kicking the Can Down the (Financial/Monetary Policy) Road Is a Consequence Of?

The results for the poll asking what “[k]icking the can down the (financial/monetary policy) road is a consequence of,” ending at midnight between September and October, are as follows:

Total votes: 15.

• democracy: 11 (73%)
• democracy getting out of hand: 4 (26%)
• neither: 0 (0%)

A new poll will be up shortly.

Interregnum of Portugal at 105

105 years ago today, the interregnal government of Portugal commenced.

Viva o Rei!

Mencken at 135

135 years ago today, H.L. Mencken was born.

In November, the H.L. Mencken Club hosts its 2015 conference – November 6 through 7.

Surpassing

Her Britannic Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has today reigned for 23,226 days, equal to the number of days Queen Victoria reigned.

A.J.P. Taylor Passing

25 years ago today, historian A.J.P. Taylor passed away.

Brazil 1822

On this date in 1822, the future Emperor Dom Pedro I proclaimed the independence of Brazil.

Schiff and Faber on the Money

Empire of Japan Surrenders

70 years ago today, the Empire of Japan formally surrendered.

Olive Branch Petition Refusal

Two dozen decades ago today, His Britannic Majesty refused the Olive Branch Petition.