Food Shortage Crisis Hits Uk Hard (And Other Top Stories)

Hello fellow Rebel capitalists, I hope you're doing well. In today's news, we have a surprising development - British supermarkets are starting to ration fruits and vegetables. Yes, you heard that right. We've been to a couple of different supermarkets today, and there are a lot of empty shelves. And it may get worse before it gets better. But the question is, what's behind these supply issues? It's not something you'd usually see in third-world countries. Well, there are several reasons, but one of the main ones is the sanctions against Russia.

Now, I know what you're thinking, "Why are sanctions against Russia affecting the availability of fruits and vegetables in British supermarkets?" That's a great question. And I've been talking about this on my Twitter feed ever since the war started. I even had to turn off my DMs because I was getting death threats for my stance on not sanctioning Russia.

Now, let me clear something up. I don't love Putin. My position on not sanctioning Russia is based on a simple cost-benefit analysis. It's common sense, really. Russia supplies a significant amount of energy to Europe. We all know that. And in return, Europe provides Russia with currency units. But guess what? Russia can get those currency units from other countries like India or China by selling their oil to them.

So, in the grand scheme of things, Russia isn't that impacted by the sanctions. But Europe and the United States are. It's like being in the ring with a young Mike Tyson and punching yourself in the face. Not a smart move, right? That's exactly what Europe did with these hardcore sanctions. And it was all based on knee-jerk reactions and emotions. The people who stood up against these sanctions were even getting death threats on social media.####

Section 2: The Struggles of British Farmers and Brazil's COVID Vaccination Madness

Let's dive into some of the details and look at an article from CNBC titled "British supermarkets are rationing fruits and vegetables as shortages bite." In the UK, supermarkets are limiting purchases of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce due to supply shortages. But the issue goes beyond that. British farmers are struggling with high energy costs, which is reducing their ability to grow certain fruits and vegetables in heated greenhouses.

Now, if you've never been to the UK, you might not know that it can get really cold there in the winter. The sun doesn't shine much, and the days are short. So, to grow these crops, farmers rely on heated greenhouses. But when energy costs skyrocket, they can't run those greenhouses efficiently, resulting in fewer fruits and vegetables being produced.

And here's the ironic part - the global elite, the World Economic Forum, the IMF, and other central planners knew about this simple cost-benefit analysis. They knew that these sanctions would impact European farmers, but they still went ahead with them. So, you have to ask yourself, are they just stupid, evil, or maybe both?

Now, let's shift our attention to Brazil, where the president, Lula de Silva, is pressuring the population into total COVID vaccination. This is absolutely ridiculous and insane. Especially when it comes to children. The cost-benefit analysis clearly shows that the costs outweigh the benefits for children in getting the vaccine. But Lula is pushing it anyway, putting them at risk.

And the mistakes made by authorities in handling the pandemic are staggering. From useless mask mandates and economically damaging lockdowns to dismissing natural immunity and downplaying the possibilities of COVID originating from a lab. Oh, and let's not forget those false claims that the vaccines prevent transmission. Pfizer themselves admitted they didn't even test the medicines for that.

Now, why is Lula so committed to forcing the entire population to take the vaccine? Is he stupid, evil, or both? Well, let's look at his background. He was a member of the World Economic Forum and convicted on corruption charges. But conveniently, his prison sentence was reversed, and he won the presidential election, making vaccination a centerpiece of his presidency. He even restricts welfare benefits for those who refuse the vaccine.

It's Orwellian how Lula shames resilience into submitting to the medicine, suggesting that not taking it puts their children and relatives at risk. Talk about distortion of reality. Today, we know that the costs outweigh the benefits for healthy people under 50. So why is Lula pushing this?

Section 3: Predicting Inflation in the 2020s

Now, let's shift gears and talk about everyone's favorite topic - inflation. Consumer prices are going up and up, and it's impacting your pocketbook, crushing the poor and the middle class. But what should we expect throughout the rest of the 2020s?

Well, let's look at a great chart from Lynn Alden based on data from the St. Louis Fed. It shows the fiscal deficit spending, new bank loans, and money growth. What it tells us is that the increase in the money supply we're seeing today is a result of government deficit spending and the Fed purchasing bonds, similar to what happened in the 1940s. And that's where most people make a mistake. When talking about inflation, they always refer to the 1970s, ignoring the inflationary period of the 1940s.

If we are to assume that the 2020s will be an inflationary decade, then we need to look at the 1940s as a reference point. The peaks and troughs of inflation will likely resemble that period more than the 1970s. So, paying attention to government deficit spending, M2 money supply, and bank lending will give us an edge in predicting CPI throughout the decade.

Remember, it's not just about looking at the past. It's about analyzing the present and understanding the underlying factors driving inflation. That's why following Rebel Capitalist will be your guide to navigating these economic waters.

Conclusion: Critical Thinking and Skepticism as Rebel Capitalists

The main takeaway from all these stories is that as Rebel Capitalists, we need to think critically and do our own cost-benefit analysis. When the mainstream media, talking heads, and global elites tell us one thing, we need to be skeptical and ask ourselves why they're pushing that narrative.

The shortages in British supermarkets, the push for total COVID vaccination in Brazil, and the ongoing inflationary pressures all require us to look beyond the surface and dig deeper into the motivations behind these actions.

So, let's stay informed, challenge the narratives, and stand up for freedom, liberty, and free-market capitalism. As Rebel Capitalists, we hold the power to shape our own financial futures and create a better world.