Paul Piff: Does Rigged Money Make You Mean?

Paul Piff: Does Rigged Money Make You Mean?

It’s amazing what a rigged game of Monopoly can reveal. In this entertaining but sobering talk, social psychologist Paul Piff shares his research into how

Why I Love My Nutribullets

Why I Love My Nutribullets

By Catherine Austin Fitts Two years ago, Eunice Boston called me. She said, “Buy a Nutribullet now!” I said, “What’s a Nutribullet?” She said, “Just

The Great Recession: Moving Ahead

The Great Recession: Moving Ahead

Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer At the “The Great Recession–Moving Ahead,” a Conference Sponsored by the Swedish Ministry of Finance, Stockholm, Sweden Additional steps have been

Cui Bono Ferguson?

Cui Bono Ferguson?

***CAF Note: As I hear the stories roll in from Ferguson, Missouri, my one question is “cui bono?” – who benefits? I keep thinking of

The Real Deal from a Wall Street Genius

The Real Deal from a Wall Street Genius

By Hamilton Nolan Mark Gorton is a prominent financier and a respected entrepreneur. He founded the music sharing site Limewire, and he runs Tower Research,

Where Locally Grown Meets Locally Shown

Where Locally Grown Meets Locally Shown

By Justin Boldenow In the passing time since we’ve moved here, there have been an incredible number of shows to see. We try our best

Fight Brews on Changes That Affect Derivatives

Fight Brews on Changes That Affect Derivatives

(Photo Credit: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg) By Peter Eavis Tensions are building in an enormous market that nearly brought Wall Street to its knees in 2008. Financial

10 States Struggling with Delinquent Debt

10 States Struggling with Delinquent Debt

By Alexander E.M. Hess, Thomas C. Frohlich and Alexander Kent Financial distress, or difficulty meeting debt obligations, is a daily part of life for many

The Power of Law

The Power of Law

William Roper: So, now you give the Devil the benefit of law! Sir Thomas More: Yes! What would you do? Cut a great road through

Catherine’s Latest Donation

Catherine’s Latest Donation

BPA Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Fund Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega, Jr. was fishing with relatives when two men attempted to rob them, opening fire

Robin Williams 1951-2014

Robin Williams 1951-2014

By Wikipedia Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor, stand-up comedian, film producer, and screenwriter. Rising to fame

Semantic Web

Semantic Web

***CAF Note: The push is on to organize the web to serve centralizing machines*** By Wikipedia The Semantic Web is a collaborative movement led by

Q&A with Sharyl Attkisson

Q&A with Sharyl Attkisson

Sharyl Attkisson talked about her career, the state of the media, and her future plans. Ms.Attkisson left CBS News in March 2014 after more than

The Practice of Power

The Practice of Power

By Peggy Noonan All this reflects a political culture of brute and mindless disdain, the kind of culture that makes divisions worse…..They do this because

Something’s Up

Something’s Up

By Catherine Austin Fitts I said in our 2nd Quarter Wrap Up that the slow burn was fraying and challenges lay ahead. Looks like I

Poll Finds Widespread Economic Anxiety

Poll Finds Widespread Economic Anxiety

***CAF Note: Just goes to show Abraham Lincoln was right: “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the

Data Bubbles

Data Bubbles

“The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance – it is the illusion of knowledge.” ~ Daniel Bursting By Catherine Austin Fitts I was re-reading

Financial Flypaper

Financial Flypaper

By Catherine Austin Fitts Unbelievable. Low interest rates continue to support MORE growing dependency on debt. Check out some of the latest reports: Total NYSE

The Accounting Question

The Accounting Question

“What is relevant is what solves the problem. If we had thought through real relevancies, we would be on Sirius by now.” ~Sir Peter Medawar

The American People are Smarter Than You Think

The American People are Smarter Than You Think

On January 31, 1992, NBC conducted a telephone survey asking American citizens who they thought killed President John F. Kennedy. NBC received 30,000 calls in

The Slow Burn is Fraying

The Slow Burn is Fraying

By Catherine Austin Fitts Here is the bottom line from our “2nd Quarter 2014 Wrap-Up”. Slower US and global growth in the first half of

Catherine’s Latest Kiva Loan

Catherine’s Latest Kiva Loan

Andrey has been growing vegetables on his own plot in Vodyanoye for five years. He has nine large, heated greenhouses where he grows tomatoes and

Income Inequality

Income Inequality

“But sooner or later baby, here’s a ditty Say you’re gonna have to get right down to the real nitty gritty” – “The Nitty Gritty,”

The SSP Archive

The SSP Archive

The archive of the Secret Space Conference and Breakaway Civilization conference is now available on line for $35! http://www.stream.secretspaceprogram.org/

Bohemian Grove Underway, July 10-27th!

Bohemian Grove Underway, July 10-27th!

“The Bohemian club! Did you say Bohemian club? That’s where all those rich Republicans go up and stand naked against redwood trees right? I’ve never

Gaza: Israel’s $4 Billion Gas Grab

Gaza: Israel’s $4 Billion Gas Grab

By Nafeez Ahmed Never mind the ‘war on terror’ rhetoric, writes Nafeez Ahmed. The purpose of Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza is to control the

Israel Launches Ground Invasion of Gaza

Israel Launches Ground Invasion of Gaza

By William Booth, Sudarsan Raghavan and Ruth Eglash Israeli forces backed by artillery barrages and airstrikes launched a major ground offensive into Gaza late Thursday,

SEC To Finalize Money Market Rules

SEC To Finalize Money Market Rules

(Photo Credit: Reuters/Mike Stone) ***CAF Note: There are lots of reasons to wonder about the trajectory of the US equity markets, which are at all

Hear That Long Snake Moan

Hear That Long Snake Moan

***CAF Note: This is an oldie but goodie from one of my favorite writers about the cultural roots of rock and roll*** By Michael Ventura

Coming Clean: Beyond the Fiscal Cliff

Coming Clean: Beyond the Fiscal Cliff

As we look over the fiscal cliff into our financial abyss, now is a good time to “Come Clean” about the real state of our

$BKX – Banks – Topping or Popping?

$BKX – Banks – Topping or Popping?

By Chuck Gibson The significance of the banking sector in the stock market cannot be understated for several reasons.First, the banking sector offers important clues

Big Banks Want Power to Declare Cyber War

Big Banks Want Power to Declare Cyber War

By Washington’s Blog Bloomberg reports: Wall Street’s biggest trade group has proposed a government-industry cyber war council to stave off terrorist attacks that could trigger

On the Road Again

On the Road Again

On the road again – Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway We’re the best of friends Insisting that the world keep

Promoting Women, Part VI

Promoting Women, Part VI

(Photo Credit: Red Visual Group) “Men should help women become more powerful and women should help men become more powerful.” ~ Catherine Austin Fitts By

Stephen Gaskin Passes at Age 79

Stephen Gaskin Passes at Age 79

By Jessica Bliss Stephen Gaskin…a proud “freethinker” and iconic founder of The Farm — died Tuesday morning at his home. He was 79. More than

Independence Day: Happy 4th of July!

Independence Day: Happy 4th of July!

Wishing everyone in the United States and those of you celebrating with us, a happy July 4th weekend! – Catherine and the Solari Team Related

Aral Balkan – Free Is A Lie | The Next Web

Aral Balkan – Free Is A Lie | The Next Web

By The Next Web It’s time for a design revolution in open technology. Companies like Google and Facebook that dominate the Internet promise us free

On Income Inequality

On Income Inequality

“An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.” ~ Plutarch By Catherine Austin Fitts As Congressional members

F**k Y**, Facebook

F**k Y**, Facebook

Photo Credit: AFP/Leon Neal ***CAF Note: Now you know why the Solari Report and Catherine Austin Fitts do not have a Facebook page.*** By RT

TAN – Pass the Sunscreen, Please

TAN – Pass the Sunscreen, Please

By Chuck Gibson As a part of the momentum stock selloff that occurred in May, solar stocks were severely punished, most losing 30% or more.

Ears to the Ground – June Edition

Ears to the Ground – June Edition

By Justin Boldenow, As we’ve set out here in Nashville to explore the diverse musical amalgam that forms the Middle Tennessee music scene, one of

I Have A Request

I Have A Request

“There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while

SP500 – The Mona Lisa

SP500 – The Mona Lisa

By Chuck Gibson This is the final in a series of 3 posts I have done on pattern targets and I have saved the best

The Bay Area is Solari Circling

The Bay Area is Solari Circling

By Catherine Austin Fitts A marvelous group of Solari Report subscribers shared lunch yesterday under the tents in a large field in Marin County. Many

Iraq Oil Infrastructure

Iraq Oil Infrastructure

(Map Source: http://www.lib.utexas.edu) Related Reading: Iraq on Wikipedia Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant on Wikipedia

25 Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill

25 Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill

By Carrie Kirby After housing and transportation costs, food consumes more of the average household’s budget than anything else. I’ve already looked at ways to

Promoting Women, Part V

Promoting Women, Part V

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” ~ Leonard Cohen By Catherine Austin Fitts One of the logical uses of