@mrddmia
Mass-importing third-world Somalian war lords and pirates leads to mass-fraud?
Send. Them. Home.
All. Of. Them.
https://x.com/kristenmag/status/2005341668019712135?s=46
@kristenmag
There are 539 childcare centers in Washington state that list Somali as the primary language. Most don’t even give a street address.
I don’t know how many of these are submitting fraudulent claims for state grants and subsidies, but I have a strong hunch the number is not zero.
(rolling list of fraud day cares..)
I asked Grok what this X post by Shanaka Anslem Perera (@shanaka86) meant for holders of physical silver. Here is Grok’s response:
“Bullish Outlook for Physical Holders: Overall, the post frames this as bullish for physical silver. If the prediction holds, a short-term futures dip gets “absorbed” by physical buyers, preventing a sustained crash and potentially sparking a rebound or permanent premium. It’s a “reckoning” where physical reality overrides paper manipulation. For investors or users, this could mean:
Holders Win: Existing physical stockpiles gain value as scarcity premiums rise.
Buyers Face Risks/Rewards: Industrial users (e.g., solar factories) might scramble, paying up or facing disruptions. Retail buyers could see higher costs but also upside if prices surge post-January.
Potential for Market Bifurcation: Echoing past divergences (e.g., in gold or other commodities), physical silver might trade independently, with regional variations (e.g., higher in the West due to China curbs).
In essence, the post warns of manipulation aimed at crashing paper silver but predicts it backfires due to physical fundamentals, ultimately favoring those with or seeking real metal. This aligns with broader narratives in precious metals communities about disconnects between derivatives and tangible assets, especially in high-demand scenarios.
If you’re holding physical silver, it suggests holding tight; if buying, watch for dips but expect premiums to persist.”
I know that I don't - but $150 oz silver will not really surprise me! I've been expecting this for a few years. Someone has been sitting hard on silver price far too long.
“And most of you have no idea what’s about to happen.”
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Count me among the most. So what’s about to happen? Is China going to hold 70% of the world’s silver hostage until the price goes up to $500 an ounce? Maybe that will spur the US or Israel to focus on finding a lower cost alternative. The following are already being considered:
Copper-Based Conductive Pastes: These are cheaper and more abundant than silver, providing good electrical conductivity. However, they are prone to oxidation, which can reduce their performance over time.
Carbon-Based Conductive Materials: Materials like graphene and carbon nanotubes are affordable and offer excellent conductivity and flexibility, making them ideal for flexible electronics, sensors, and low-cost devices.
Silver-Coated Materials: Instead of using pure silver, materials like copper or nickel can be coated with a thin layer of silver, reducing the amount of silver used while maintaining conductivity.
Plasmonic Materials: Al and Cu doped clusters may be considered as low-cost alternatives to silver and gold, useful in catalytic, opto-electronic, and UV-absorption applications.
Gold Plating Alternatives: Palladium and Rhodium are emerging as popular alternatives to gold, offering high electrical and thermal conductivity and strong resistance to corrosion.
“looks like I picked the wrong week to stop buying physical silver.”