If you listen to the mainstream media long enough, you just might be tempted to believe that the United States has emerged from the recession and is now in the middle of a full-fledged economic recovery. In fact, according to Obama administration officials, the great American economic machine has roared back to life, stronger and more vibrant than ever before. But is that really the case? Of course not.

The number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly (!?) rose last week by the largest amount in three months. The surge is evidence of how volatile the job market remains, even as the economy grows. [Hayden's Note: "as the economy grows." !? Hahahaha]

New transfers of wealth from the middle class go directly to French and German banks.

Congressman Paul, long the leader in American public life for sound money, sound banking, and the free market, talks about the progress of his Audit the Fed bill – and why the Fed, the Treasury, and the banksters fear it. He also discusses the crisis in Europe and especially Greece, and the Fed’s sinister and secret role.

The Treasury Department said Monday it will begin selling the stake it owns in Citigroup Inc., which could result in a profit to the government of more than $8 billion. The Treasury said Monday that Morgan Stanley will handle the sale of the shares. (And I’m sure Morgan Stanley will take a handsome fee for doing so.)

The International Monetary Fund on Sunday urged countries, particularly those with advanced economies, to pare their fiscal deficits and debt to prudent levels by carrying out pension and health entitlement reforms.

A 7 minute video that points out just how fragile our economy is when it’s based on a fiat dollar that can not be converted to any physical commodity or tangible good. We are crashing.