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Not All Inflation Is Created Equal

What if the woodsman decides to only collect 12 bundles of wood, when he could collect much more because there is more wood in the forest and the forest floor has more dead wood than they need.

If the other two pirates have no access to the forest and only the woodsman does, doesn't he control the price of the wood?

This seems to be the current state of supply and demand in the energy market. There is more supply than is needed, but the price of energy is still rising. (ie oil prices)

A Must See Movie: 'Zeitgeist Addendum' Explains the Fiat Money System

The "Venus Project" is still another attempt for a utopia. While it is admirable in it's idea, it is also an "ISM"....................

It sounds very similar to Communism.

If your Venus Project society were to succeed, it also must control the population. While man will continue to strive to achieve utopia, Communism & Socialism have proven to be abject failures. Capitalism, however flawed, is still the most successful system yet devised by man to raise the standard of living for the people in the capitalist society.

It is also very curious that the solutions presented in the 2 hour "movie" also requires "MONEY"

The greatest threat against our system is the suspension of critical thinking by our society and the education system, that allows people to believe there can be a utopia. Maybe someday,......but not in the near future.

Good Luck with that.

How Do Commodities ETFs Compare to ETNs?

You had my attention until you decided to turn this into an internet advertisement of your newsletter.

I think that Seeking Alpha should send you a bill.

Managing Duration for Commodity Funds: Which Strategy Is Best?

Very short of any information of real use.

If someone invests in ETF's without knowing about the funds management style, then they have not done due diligence and deserve the consequences.

The Commodity Conundrum: Securitization and Systemic Concerns (Part III)

WOW, I have been heavily invested in ETF's (DBA,DBE,DBB,DBP) since February, to hold on to gains made in the stock market since 2001. Not so much to make money, but to protect against losses from inflation.

But, if what I read results in the loss of trust in the commodities markets, then maybe I should liquidate the ETF's for the time being and hold cash until this problem is resolved.

I would appreciate any advice from other readers as to what may be the best course of action at this time.