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Flashback Friday: The Good Ol’ Days of Police Work... Sort OfIt’s Friday the 13th, so I thought I’d catch up on a few things and toss up some posts for the smirks and grins. Check out this gem: a photo of a vintage Tampa police vehicle from the 1980s. Fun fact—I had one of the last "double bubbles" on the department. Translation? A blue beacon on the driver's side, a red one on the passenger's side, and a siren mounted on a silver bar in the middle. Real high-tech stuff. When I started in Milwaukee, we were even more old-school with a single bubble. Oh, and I rocked a cross-draw holster. For those unfamiliar, that’s when the handle of your gun is pointed toward the bad guy. As a righty, I’d reach across, grab the pistol grip, give it a tug, and hope for the best. Why did we do this? Well, it made sitting in the car more comfortable—not that we had much to carry. No tasers, no mace, not even bulletproof vests. My gear consisted of a gun, handcuffs, 12 rounds in a dump pouch (you can Google that one), and a stick. Today? I’d probably wear bulletproof shoes.I spotted this pic on Facebook and figured it was worth sharing. Back then, we cruised in Dodge Diplomats and Aspens—ancient relics most people today wouldn’t recognize. Then there was the dark period when the department, clearly out of its mind, bought Chrysler K Cars. Imagine a slightly fancier Yugo with all the horsepower of a lawnmower, and you get the idea. I had a great relationship with the substation four supervisor and mechanics, so my car was always in top shape. If the brass then knew what I had under the hood, they would have fired me quicker than you can say snap crack or pop. And even today I'm reluctant to tell you what we really did to that car. But it is what it is and I don't care anymore I had a ball. But one day, my beloved "sled" was in for maintenance, and the only thing left was—you guessed it—a K Car.I took off, pedal to the metal, and hit a blistering top speed of about 27 mph as I tried mightily to get up the on-ramp to Interstate 75 to head over to the Westshore area. Guess what, I never made it. I had nightmares of getting rear-ended by a tricycle. By the time I got back to the station, by way of the safety of side roads, I was ready to flip that car over with my bare hands—and probably could have, thanks to the heavy light bar on top giving me some leverage. You know, come to think about it, a lady in a wheelchair was able to get from one side of the street to the other through a crosswalk faster than that turd blossom I was driving could. And you know, I ran a red light because that piece of trash was still maybe 10 feet to go, when the light turned red in the old West Tampa housing projects somewhere around Main Street and North Boulevard as I recall. You know the phrase, "good time?" Yeah, not.After that joyride, I teamed up in a two-man unit, and we actually got some good police work done—kicking butt, taking names, and keeping Tampa a little bit safer. Those were wild times, back when the city was flooded with more than our share of clowns, thanks to Miami’s imports and a certain boat brigade. Anyway, that’s my stroll down memory lane. Have a good weekend.

It was supposed to be a simple end to a school day: Justice Johnson, a Boston first-grader, would ride the bus home like every other excited kid. But what began as a rite of passage turned into a nightmare that dragged on for hours, leaving Justice stranded on a bus and his mother, Ronda Johnson, in a state of panic.Justice was set to arrive home at 3:30 p.m. for his very first solo bus ride. As the minutes ticked by, Ronda waited. And waited. The new app meant to track bus locations was about as useful as a flip phone in a dead zone. By 4:00 p.m., Ronda's concern shifted from mild worry to full-blown panic. Her calls to the school and bus dispatch went from polite inquiries to desperate pleas.Hours later, her son was finally found—passed out on a bus seat at the bus yard, surrounded by his own drool. A joyride to oblivion with no return ticket, courtesy of someone’s failure to do the one basic task everyone assumes: check the bus. “My baby was on that bus for like four hours,” Ronda told CBS News Boston, adding that the bus driver apologized but couldn’t quite explain how he managed to lose a whole child for an entire afternoon. The answer, as evasive as a politician’s promise.Boston Public Schools issued a statement that’s as comforting as a lukewarm cup of coffee: “The safety of our students on yellow school buses is our top priority,” they said, pledging to work with their contractor to get to the bottom of the incident. Meanwhile, Justice is now too anxious to ride the bus, as if anyone could blame him.Sure, we get it—bus drivers have busy routes. But it seems like "don't leave a kid behind" would be step one of the job description. Makes you wonder what the protocol will be when states like Florida roll out recreational marijuana, and we start considering bus drivers texting while driving as the least of our problems. As we keep adding new distractions to the mix, maybe checking a bus at the end of the day is just another task that’ll fall into the void of “should’ve done that.” But hey, safety first… right?

The Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is The Paul Truesdell Podcast.

The Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is The Paul Truesdell Podcast.

The Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is The Paul Truesdell Podcast.

The Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is The Paul Truesdell Podcast.

The Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is The Paul Truesdell Podcast.

The Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is The Paul Truesdell Podcast.

The Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is, The Paul Truesdell Podcast.

The Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is, The Paul Truesdell Podcast.###Unknown Speaker 0:00 We are back, and the reason why we had taken a pause for more than a few weeks is that we wanted to adjust what it is we're doing so that, because of our schedules, which both went nuts, we can basically do the podcast in a variety of different locations. People to do it basically anymore. I had a gentleman in the office the other day, and he had a remarkable tablet, I believe. Have you done any research on those things? I don't even know what you're talking about. Remarkable is where it's only writing. It is like E paper, and it's really ultra thin, and it's not connected to the internet in any way, shape or form. It's not like an iPad. Interesting,Unknown Speaker 0:51 yeah, I may have heard about that fairly recently. It's the name. Sounds familiar, but yeah, is it E Ink only? It's E Ink only, yeah, okay, yeah, I think I saw something. It's actually really clever for me. It will never replace an iPad, but what I was looking at it is that it's really ultra crazy thin and his leather notebook and how he was taking notes. And I asked him a little bit about it. He said he liked it more than the iPad, because he's in business and he's always making notes, and if he needs to grab anything off the internet, he just grabs his phone real quick and looks at it. Yeah, that makes sense. I can I can see using a tablet, a regular like iPad, and the same time. That's my point. It's funny, because I'm sitting there with my iPad and my legal pad, sure, and he's were sitting there with hisUnknown Speaker 1:45 I think it was remarkable. It could have been some another brand, because there's several of there. But do you remember when you know it's gonna be several decades now, when you were when I started talking about E paper, and it was the death of newspapers? Yeah, yeah, I do. And what I didn't understand then, which I still think, is it's a viable product. We were down, I think your mother and I were down in Nevis. So this would've been about 1995 I think it's 95 sounds about right. And back then, you know, they didn't have internet, like they have a day and all that. We used to get a, we were on vacation for like, two or three weeks down there, and they had a they got a fax machine. They had a fax machine, and they would photocopy headline news from the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and it was just kind of a, yeah, you know something, people today wouldn't have an appreciation. No, of course not. And IUnknown Speaker 2:45 say the word VCI or CDs, people, even people today, don't even know what a CD is. Anyhow,Unknown Speaker 2:54 I always thought that you would have like a newspaper where you could actually turn the paper and that the print would be there and you would recharge it. Yeah, always thought that would been an interesting device. Anyhow, that's, I'll just start off with that for today that I thought it was, you know, it's one of those things to think about. So that's kind of a goofy way to start off our talk. Let's, let's go to the elephant in the room. I wanted to say something about that. The thing that's interesting about the E paper stuff is that while that concept is, at this point, I think, pretty close to being viable, or at least some version of it, where your entire,Unknown Speaker 3:34 you know, basically, you have, like, a newspaper size, or, you know, front page of a newspaper size, like E Ink display. Yeah,Unknown Speaker 3:42 you're not going to have multiple pages just due to the logistics of how the device has to work. But it took a long time for E Ink to get to the point where it was capable of it took a long time to get the E paper so that it was capable of quick enough changes that it wasn't annoying and that you could things like writing on it like you're describing with the remarkable and some of these other devices. In the past, they were really gr

Traveling - Out of Office Recording - Poor Audio QualityThe Paul Truesdell PodcastWelcome to the Paul Truesdell Podcast. Two Pauls in a pod. Featuring Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger. So, what's the gig? Individually or collectively, Paul and Paul sit down and chat predominately at the Truesdell Professional Building and record frequently. They explain a few things about how life works before time gets away. They connect the dots and plot the knots, spots, and ops with a heavy dose of knocks, mocks, pots, rocks, socks, and mops. Confused? Then welcome aboard! You see, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger enjoy telling complex stories that are always based on business, economics, and forecasting while having fun, laughing, and being among like-minded men, women, and children from Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, and Neptune. Individually and jointly, Paul the Elder and Paul the Younger, coupled with Team Truesdell, have been there and done it. If you enjoy front porch philosophers who take deep dives and connect the dots, while drinking coffee during the day and a whiskey after five, welcome.It is a true pleasure to have you onboard.This is, The Paul Truesdell Podcast.The conversation revolved around various topics, including mobilizing a nation's workforce during times of conflict, the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, retirement income strategies, homelessness in Florida, community engagement and volunteer work, and the importance of adaptability in retirement. The speakers shared personal anecdotes and historical context, emphasizing the value of community connection and social support. They also discussed the challenges faced by individuals in Florida and the importance of adaptability in the face of global calamities.OutlineMilitary manpower shortages and labor reallocation.Truesdell and Truesdell discuss fears of trans ice hockey players posing a danger to girls, with Truesdell II suggesting boundaries will keep getting pushed until they're pushed back.Tooth to tail ratio in military reallocation of resources, with few on frontlines.Paul Truesdell, II discusses the history of immigration and labor shortages in the US, particularly during World War II.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF expresses skepticism about the idea of bringing in immigrant workers to fill labor gaps, citing language barriers and the need for skilled workers.Geopolitics, US foreign policy, and the impact on domestic issues.Paul Truesdell, II: Labor shortages in Ukraine and Russia, with poor reporting on economy.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF: Ukrainian government not run by Hunter Biden or Satanic pedophile elites.Paul Truesdell, II, highlights the shift in geopolitical alliances worldwide and the lack of focus on geopolitics in domestic politics.Truesdell argues that the US's ability to protect sea lanes and maintain global influence impacts the purchasing power of the US dollar, and that retreating from this responsibility would have severe domestic consequences.Politics, economics, and retirement planning.Paul Truesdell, II discusses the cataclysmic shift in how businesses operate and the trade-offs involved.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF shares his experiences with political campaigns, including Goldwater's position on Vietnam and NATO.Paul Truesdell, II expresses concern about retirees' vulnerability to systemic changes and skill decay.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF asks a question about the age limit for driving commercial vehicles with a CDL license.Social Security, retirement, and job opportunities.Paul Truesdell, II explains that Social Security's trust fund will run out and lead to a 20-30% decrease in payments.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF predicts a generational conflict as boomers retire and millennials/Gen Xers may face reduced Social Security payments.Paul Truesdell, II suggests that many retirees could supplement their income by working part-time gigs, such as driving for ride-sharing services.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF criticizes people who give money to beggars, suggesting that most are alcoholics or drug addicts taking advantage of the system.Paul Truesdell, II discusses the reasons why some people become homeless, including addiction and lack of access to support programs.He also mentions the consequences of minimum wage increases and the impact of inflation on property prices in Florida.The importance of working and financial planning.Paul Truesdell, II discusses how people are hiring others to do tasks that were previously done by volunteers in the community.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF shares examples of how community engagement has shifted from volunteer work to paid positions in churches and other organizations.Truesdell discusses generational conflicts in church leadership.Paul Truesdell: $7,500 income stream requires $196,000 investment (3.82% rate of return)Paul Truesdell: $400,000 investment could generate $101,960 in income (with inflation considered)Retirement, adaptability, and mindset.

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Unedited Transcript Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 0:00 was Monday May the sixth 2024 This is Paul Truesdell. And rather than to Paul's in a pod just beat me today tomorrow we'll do the two polls in a pod but he said we get started,Speaker 1 0:08 do what you like are good and profitable act and control. The poultry sale podcast is produced in Ocala, Florida, one of the nation's fastest growing retirement Mecca is an America's premier horse happening at the Truesdell professional building also known as the Truesdale Alamo.Unknown Speaker 0:41 Mr sexesPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 0:51 Well, unfortunately for three people who were murdered recently in Mexico to Australians and Americans went down there to go surfing have a good time. Apparently they were executed bubble bullet holes to their heads. They were found in the Baja California area of Mexico. And again, it was a triple homicide execution style. All I gotta say is when you go to Mexico, you are taking a risk and a story. What's the next thing to talk about? Well, let's see what's next. I don't know about you. But I am so sick and tired of Google and Yahoo and zippity doo da de all of the search engines out there that give us these wonderful articles that are meaningless are just repeats of the same old garbage over and over and over rehash, rehash, rehash. And you've got ads everywhere. Oh, my God, if ever there was an opportunity to seize control over searching, it would be Oh, that's right. We do have an idea. And we're going to be announcing that fairly soon.Speaker 2 1:48 Okay, search is awful. And you have a plan, but it's confidential for now, that said, what's next?Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 1:54 You are going to read endless articles about the stock market crashing the bond market crash and how everything's going to heck in a handbasket. People asked me recently, are we going to see a recession? Are we going to see a depression? Well, we're going to see probably a pretty good healthy recession coming up. But more importantly, are we going to be able to make what needs to be made and blow up what needs to be blown up in the coming war? Are you familiar? What's what's going on in Lithuania? Are you familiar with what they are doing and the trenches? The anti tank trenches that are digging on the border with Russia? The question is when Russia which has gotten more ammunition, they're making it hand over fist why they're just doing it right now. Did you know that not being reported in the mainstream news not being reported that China launched their third aircraft carrier, there's a lot there to unpack and I'm not going to do it here today. I'm not going to talk to you about the first one or the second one or the third one, but there is a lot of manufacturing going on in Russia right now. They are stockpiling ammunition because it looks like they're expecting a ground war. And if they go after Lithuania, and they go after Latvia and Estonia and they try to take them back over because you know the Bella Rousses right there rushes there will the Polish come in? Will they go north from Warsaw will the Finnish and the Swedes and the Norwegians come in and bail them out? Will European Union go in there? Will we start seeing world war three? Oh Hells Bells ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, we are in the middle of World War Three right this second? AndSpeaker 2 3:24 so does the endless printing of money by the Treasury bother you?Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 3:28 Well, let's see here boys and girls every single minute that you listen to this podcast, United States Treasury well, they're maintain cash like never before to the tune of $2 million of new cash every single minute. UPI ka you know, when you do this on a regular basis when it continues on and on and on when inflation gets higher and higher. And for all of you who are retired 55 and older you're living in Oh, any kind of retirement community or not the first 10 years is easy. When you retire. I can guarantee your sweet bippy that's the case with inflation. Whoo, I got news for you rule of 72 of inflation is 10%. That means in production 7%, that means in 10 years is going to cost twice as much. So if you're living on 100 120 130 40, let's say $50,000 A year let's use that you're living on $150,000 a year if we keep this pace, 10 years from now, it's going to cost you $300,000 a year to live on to mine sleep well at night,Speaker 2 4:27 swine flu, Wuhan flu, also known as COVID. And now bird flu. Do you have a forecast?Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 4:33 Do I have a forecast? Do I have a forecast? Yes, I have a forecast. And I can absolutely guarantee that you're going to find a lot of people who live in urban areas freaking out when they see a bird or a bunny rabbit or a raccoon or a coyote because listen, they've already said polar bears and red foxes and penguins and dairy cattle. They're monitoring wild animals because this kind of a thing starts in one Old animals and moves

Ocala Real Estate & Horse FarmsVisit: Horse Farms ForeverVisit: Billy Woods for Sheriff Endorsed by Senator Rick ScottVisit: Marion County Sheriff's OfficeSponsored by: Truesdell Wealth, Inc. SummaryDrudge, Cape Coral Real Estate, Ocala Metro Real Estate, Creeks and Stones, Hwy 200 Two Lane Road, DR Horton, The Villages, Sumter County 466, Marion County 475, Spanish Springs, Leesburg, Lady Lake, Wildwood, Clermont, Boomer Retirees Phase Two, Golf Cart, Amenities, Community Facility, Rule of 72, Rule of 144, Builder Incentives, New Homes, Corporate Ownership of Single Family Homes, Beach Community Insurance, Property Casualty Rates, Buying Down Interest Rate, Local Builders Pushed Out, Village News, Snowbirds, Rural Living, Farms, Trucks, TMZ, Yankeetown, Inglis, Crystal River, Brownwood, Sumter Landing, Billionaires in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods, HorseFarmsForever.com, Horse Farms For Ever, Development, Carter's Liver Pills, Carter's Peanuts, Jimmy Carter, Retiree Inflation, First Ten Years of Retirement, Inflation, $100,000 today 19 years later $33,000, Minimum Wage California $20 per Hour, Florida Minimum Wage, $15 Minimum Wage, President Biden, Between Now and the Election, County Commissioners as Realtors, China Unemployment, China Crime, China Flooding, Russia Flooding, Stupid News Headlines, Click Bait, Unedited Transcription:SPEAKERSPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF, Paul Truesdell, IIPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 00:00It is rather amazing how, a few months, six months at the most, has dramatically changed the housing market here in the Ocala metropolitan area. Yeah, thePaul Truesdell, II 00:11number of sales and the pricing and everything is, I would say it's down a little bit, but it's not as tremendous as some other places in the state. Just discussing this interesting article about how places like I believe Cape Coral. article said that year over year, the prices are up 51%. And people are shocked that sales are down some dramatic number and it's taking what is it a 31 more days to sell a house than last year? Oh, and prices are up 51% I'm honestly surprised. That's all it is. I anybody that has a little bit of patience, can see that one. That bubble bursting in a very short amount of time.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 00:56Sunday, we had lunch with a couple who had been clients of ours for quite a while. Wonderful human beings. They I'm sure are listening and will say hi to them. Hello, hello. But one of the things I said to them, I said do not go to drudge. Drudge is a godforsaken horrible place to get news. On the other hand, it is an aggregator. The problem is the damn headlines. Oh,Paul Truesdell, II 01:22yeah. Yeah. Well, that's that's the Drudge away. Right? You you rewrite the headlines to get people to click? Yeah, clickbait and scale coming back. So, but yeah, it's it's interesting, the home prices in general, like, what is it? I don't know, the current lending rates are, but they are have not come down because, obviously, consequences of the market in the economy continuing to be quite robust. And they can't quite beat inflation. So we're kind of in this like quasi people who are once again talking about stagflation. I don't think it's that severe, considering we're still in single digit, interest rate, low single digit interest rate, and an inflation environment. But so let's call it let's call it baby stagflation. Maybe, maybe that's a word. I'mPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 02:14not sure what is going to be called it. What I do know is that many years ago, when a couple of retirement communities in the Ocala metropolitan area, all over the creeks, Stone Creek, book Creek, little known Creek, there's all the creeks around hurricane crest stones and creeks and andPaul Truesdell, II 02:35oaks and oaks. That pretty much covers all the communities if you are willing to add or subtract a word or ifPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 02:44you're a developer of homes that you've please pick a different name from, from the word Stone Creek and whatever. Oak just Paulette Flintstone anyhow. Well, thePaul Truesdell, II 02:55big the big developers seem to pick more logical names these days. But yeah, we do have a plentiful number of stones and oaks and creeks.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 03:06Well, I don't have the actual statistics in front of me, I'm not going to get them but I believe the new home builders are doing very well in selling homes as opposed to existing homes. Now, one of the things I can tell you is that communities where there are not sidewalks, I think those communities have a harder time sellingPaul Truesdell, II 03:28certainly, yeah. Especially since all of the newer not all, but the vast majority of the newer communities. Developments do. So, you know, it's just it's one of these things that I think a lot of people, especially people that are moving from, let's call it more metro area. Yeah. They're used to they're used to taking the dog out for a walk on the

Truesdell.netPaulTruesdell.comTruesdell Wealth, Inc.Truesdell Wealth EventsSo how much more does it cost to be sustainable? Sustainable products are 75-85 per cent more expensive than conventional products, according to a study by Netherlands consulting firm Kearny.TranscriptIn today's society, there is a growing trend towards using plant-based materials as a substitute for leather, with the belief that it is a more ethical and environmentally friendly option. However, upon closer examination, it becomes apparent that these alternatives may not be as sustainable or long-lasting as traditional leather products.One prime example is the Apple iPhone case made from plant-based materials, which was recently discontinued due to its inability to withstand daily wear and tear. This highlights the fact that while these alternative materials may seem like a step in the right direction, they often lack the durability and longevity of leather.Moreover, it is important to consider the hidden environmental costs associated with the production of these supposedly eco-friendly products. Many of the electronic devices and technologies we rely on, such as electric vehicles, require a significant amount of precious metals and oil-based products in their manufacturing process. While the end user may feel good about their politically correct choice, the reality is that the environmental impact of these products is often comparable to, if not greater than, their traditional counterparts.In contrast, leather has been a symbol of quality and craftsmanship for centuries. The art and science behind the production of leather ensures that it not only looks beautiful but also stands the test of time. This longevity is a key factor in determining the true environmental impact of a product, as it reduces the need for frequent replacements and ultimately contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle.It is often said that only a rich person can afford to buy something cheap. This adage holds true when it comes to making informed purchasing decisions. Wealthy individuals tend to invest in high-quality items that last, understanding that the initial cost is offset by the long-term value and durability of the product. On the other hand, those with limited financial means often find themselves replacing items more frequently as they opt for cheaper, lower-quality alternatives that do not withstand the test of time.This brings us to the concept of modern minimalism and the importance of mastering money management. To truly embrace a minimalist lifestyle, it is essential to have the appropriate mindset and to make the most of the resources we already possess. Before making a new purchase, we must carefully evaluate our needs and determine whether the item is a necessity or simply a desire.A perfect illustration of this concept is the temptation to upgrade electronic devices, such as an iPad, when a new model is released. In the coming weeks and months, Apple is expected to make major announcements regarding their latest products, which may entice many consumers to replace their current devices. However, it is crucial to consider whether we are truly utilizing our existing devices to their fullest extent before investing in a newer model.In essence, the key to successful money management and a sustainable lifestyle lies in prioritizing quality over quantity. By investing in well-crafted, durable items and making the most of what we already own, we can reduce our environmental impact and cultivate a more mindful approach to consumption. It is time to look beyond the allure of politically correct alternatives and instead focus on making informed, long-term decisions that benefit both ourselves and the planet.

Nanny State Tells The World to Nanny Up - We Suggest Australians Nut UpSponsored by: Truesdell Wealth, Inc. Available until April 27, 2024 - Who are you?SummaryI. Introduction - Elon Musk and X/Twitter refusing to take down photos/videos of knife attacks in Sydney despite Australian court order- Discussion of censorship, propaganda, and historical contextII. Terrorist attack in Australia- 16-year-old charged with terrorism for attacking religious facility - The Australian government wants attacks downplayed and materials removed from internet worldwide- Criticism of double standards in how different religiously-motivated attacks are treated by media and governmentsIII. Connecting Australia situation to rapper killed in Nashville- Chris King, former roommate of Justin Bieber, killed in Nashville - 19-year-old shooter had prior murder arrest as a juvenile- Concerns about youth being used by gangs for violent crime- Broader discussion of societal issues and unwillingness to acknowledge factsIV. Gender equality in the workplace- Statistics on low percentage of women in certain jobs like plumbing despite equal pay- Criticism of excessive focus on getting women into military combat roles - Questions about fairness of modified standards and special accommodations V. Information overload and media sensationalism- Technology has erased regional differences and exposed people to information overload- Media drumbeat of sensationalized threats (child abductions, shark attacks, etc.) despite actual low probability - Importance of tuning out irrelevant information and focusing on bettering one's own situationVI. Conclusion- Anecdote about changing demographics of workers at local gas station- Concerns about younger generations' work ethic and economic productivity - Speculation that reduced labor supply will drive up costs furtherIn summary, the discussion touched on issues of censorship, terrorism, crime, gender in the workplace, information overload, and generational economic trends - making broad connections between current events in an attempt to identify concerning societal patterns. The overall tone was critical of perceived inconsistencies and double standards in social and political attitudes.Unedited Transcript00:00You might not be aware, but Elon Musk is at war with Australia. Really? Yes, he declared war and they launched ballistic missiles from SpaceX. And they've taken off Sydney00:15the Prime Minister of Australia has lashed out at ex and Elon Musk for refusing to take down photos of the knife attacks that took place in Sydney. recently. Yes, I heard about those. So, in Australia, everybody who's on the interwebs and gets on x. They're blocking those photos, those videos and everything. But Australia's Federal Court has ruled in a hastily called hearing that, yeah, the photos and the videos had to be taken down worldwide. Oh, okay. Yes. Yeah. My, my response to that would be You and what army? Thank you very much. No, go away. I found it amazing. I'm going to try to see if I can find it. They basically the audacity of Elon Musk to show these photos. And he's not it's just it's his company. But the point is, there's no media lashing out saying the audacity of the Australian government to impose its will on the world. Yeah, it's pretty, it's pretty comical. And these are the it is important to, you know, of all the interesting changes at X slash Twitter or whatever.01:41This is one of the things in the prior01:45prior ownership, you know, as a public company, they prior executives would have kowtow to the sort of thing.01:53And they did, continually, you know, one little country gets mad, and they take things down for the whole world, because whatever. And I do remember, I don't know if this is the case anymore, but I do remember they had, like, regional blocking. So every now and then people would share screenshots around that, you know, look, this tweet is blocked in Germany, because it, you know, made somebody they're mad or had a certain kind of piracy on it. That was only was illegal in that country. So they block it on a country by country basis. I tell Australia, okay, fine, we'll block it. But just in Australia, and then when you complain that it's elsewhere, it's like, and so well, the ruling is so lame. Literally any country can control the entire Internet. And I found it interesting that Australia's E Safety Commission.02:46Yeah, so they just it's just sounds childish, honestly. And so we're is in Where are parents monitoring what their children are doing? Just real simple. I mean, we're there. This is because of children is their argument? Well, I, I suspect, if it's a nationwide blog, that guests Australians have become overly pacified, and are unable to handle things, I guess the thing is, how, how do they allow people to go into the military? Well, there's all kinds of very interesting controversies with their military lately as well. People can't handle the things that people have done at war.

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#Sneakers #Tesla #Russia #AnnieDuke #Quit #Vanguard #Truist #CustomerService #Watercooler #WorkFromHome #DataManagement #Hacking #IDTheft #TaxSeason #CharteredAccountants #CPAs #TheTsarTankHey....we could hash tag the dog out of this, but that's enough for today. Enjoy!Annie Duke's Books - Recommended by Paul Grant Truesdell, Sr.Thinking in Bets,The Middle ZoneHow to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better ChoicesQuit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk AwaySponsor: Truesdell Wealth, Inc. - Registered Investment Advisor Disclaimer: Due to our extensive holdings and our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for informational purposes only. Truesdell Wealth, Incorporated, is a Registered Investment Advisor.SUMMARYPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF and Paul Truesdell, II discussed various topics, including the significance of recognizing when to quit in business and personal life, the prevalence of corruption in Russian and Chinese military organizations, the challenges of transitioning to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of balancing what can be counted with what counts in the context of innovation and technology. They shared their personal experiences and observations, highlighting the need for adaptation in the face of continuous challenges.OutlineQuitting and the importance of knowing when to stop.• Truesdell discusses quitting and the importance of moving on.• Annie Duke's book "Quit" explores the importance of knowing when to quit, with insights from her experience as a poker champion.Corruption within the Russian military.• Truesdell criticizes Russian military incompetence and corruption.• Wagner soldiers report drug use within their ranks, leading to investigation and potential execution of those who exposed the issue.• Paul Truesdell, II: Corruption in military industrial complex happens after service, with ex-military personnel profiting from connections and information.• Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF: Corruption in military industrial complex is complex, with both pros and cons, and can be seen as design by committee or actual experience on the ground.Corruption, military capabilities, and tank technology in Venezuela and Russia.• Paul Truesdell, II: Venezuela's corruption is systemic, unable to invade neighboring countries.• Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF: Potemkin villages and parades, fake military strength in Venezuela and other countries.• Truesdell and Truesdell discuss the history and development of tanks, including the Tsar Tank, with a focus on Russia's involvement.• Truesdell discusses how organizations managed remote work during COVID-19 pandemic.Customer support in the financial services industry, including challenges and solutions.• Paul Truesdell, II discusses the challenges of securing access to information within a company with multiple offices and employees.• Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF recalls a past experience with hiring CPAs in India for tax services due to the internet's ability to transfer data globally.• Identity theft is a major concern during tax season, particularly for accounting firms.• Paul Truesdell, II explains how customer support teams have evolved, with a focus on technical expertise and specialized knowledge.• Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF discusses the challenges of providing effective customer support in the financial services industry, including siloed responses and security risks.Customer support platforms and their challenges.• Paul Truesdell recounts a trip to Yellowstone National Park where he and his family encountered friendly service at a McDonald's, despite being from out of state.• Paul Truesdell II shares his experience at the US-Mexico border, where he saw supplies for coyotes and observed that the border situation has been a "joke" for a long time.• Paul Truesdell, II shares his experience with Vanguard's customer support, mentioning the challenges of escalating issues to managers.• Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF describes the standby hell he's encountered with Vanguard's customer support, where he's been put on hold indefinitely.Challenges with remote work and loss of institutional knowledge.• Paul Truesdell, II describes the difficulty of contacting higher-level managers for technical support due to layers of access control and lack of institutional knowledge.• Paul Truesdell, II and Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF discuss the shift from face-to-face communication to text-based support, leading to misunderstandings and delays in resolving issues.• Paul Truesdell and Paul Grant Truesdell discuss the impact of remote work on office culture and productivity.• They mention the loss of informal interactions and the potential for increased workload despite shorter work hours.• Paul Truesdell, II: Companies prioritize in-person work due to communication issues in remote work.• Lack of communication leads

#Ukraine #Drones #3DPrinters #Bombs #Targeting #Kamikaze #Piloted #Russia #War #Technology #MilitaryProcurementTruesdell Wealth EventsPaul Truesdell dot ComSpeaker 1 0:00 This is a special short staff edition of the Paul Truesdale podcast was produced at the Truesdell professional building in Ocala, Florida.Speaker 2 0:07 The conflict in Ukraine has ushered in a significant evolution in military strategies, particularly evident in the realm of procurement, weapons deployment, and the utilization of force multipliers. The Ukrainian armed forces have notably intensified their focus on drone technology, a pivotal component in their recent tactical advancements. This emphasis on drone development and deployment has yielded tangible results. As demonstrated by a recent milestone we're in two drones successfully targeted objectives situated over 1000 kilometers within Russian territory, a feat unprecedented in Ukraine's military history.Speaker 1 0:48 Moreover, Ukraine's proficiency in drone operations has expanded to encompass the destruction of six Russian military aircraft stationed at their bases, underscoring the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian drone capabilities. Central to these achievements are the utilization of FPV first person view drones characterized by their compact size, agility and adaptability for specialized missions, such as chemic, kasi style attacks or precision bombings. Notably, a considerable portion of these drones is constructed by volunteers, exemplified by individuals like Bill Smith, and American engineer operating a 3d printing facility in Ukraine. TheSpeaker 2 1:29 procurement process for these drones involves a decentralized approach facilitated by digital technology. military personnel seeking drone assets submit their requirements to an intermediary website, where digital blueprints are accessed. Subsequently, approximately 1800 3d printers distributed across Ukraine, including those operated by volunteers at home, commence production based on these specifications. This streamlined process enables rapid manufacturing and deployment of drone assets, effectively enhancing the operational readiness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.Speaker 1 2:06 Furthermore, beyond conventional aerial drones, Ukraine has also ventured into the development and deployment of specialized aquatic vehicles, notably for engagements targeting Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Reports indicate the successful utilization of these aquatic drones, including an incident in early March were a maritime drone purportedly inflicted damage on a Russian warship. Such innovative applications underscore Ukraine's diversified approach to military procurement and utilization, leveraging emerging technologies to exert pressure across various domains of conflict. InSpeaker 2 2:44 essence, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has spurred a paradigm shift in military tactics driven by advancements in drone technology and innovative procurement methodologies. The ability to deploy drones effectively, both in conventional and unconventional operations, has provided Ukraine with a strategic edge, enabling precise targeting and sustained pressure on adversaries. As the conflict continues to unfold, the evolution of military strategies and technologies will remain pivotal in shaping the outcome and influencing broader geopolitical dynamics in the region.Speaker 1 3:19 This was a special short edition of the Paul Truesdell podcast produced by staff members of Paul the elder and Paul the younger at the Truesdell professional building in Ocala, Florida.

#Apple #Microsoft #Meta #Facebook #Exxon #YomKippurWar #Green #LEDLights #LosAngeles #TomCruise #Israel #OAPEC #OPEC #SaudiArabia #OilProduction #ShaleOil #Tesla #CultOfPersonality #SteveJobs #AlfredENewman #BillGates #EVs #ElectricVehicles #GreenParty #Earthquake #RebrandingGlobalWarming #Covid #OrangeTrees #MarjorieRollins #MadMagazine #BeverlyHillbillies #BlackGoldTexasTea #SmudgePots #OilPots #MarjorieTaylorGreene #NewReligionofGreen #NewReligionofScience #Trump #Biden #Obama #BeerSummit #PowerGrid #TimCook #FoodFight #China #Mexico #Ford #GM #California #X #Brazil #Collateral #Movies #LosAngeles #NeonSigns #Kelvin #CashPiles #Billions #JohnBelushi #AnimalHouse #TogaParty #GargantuanYachts #IQ The Paul Truesdell Podcast is sponsored by Truesdell Wealth, Inc. Truesdell Wealth EventsDeath of First SpouseEqual Weight Indexing with Sector PushThe Truesdell CAMELOT WISH TEAMThese three TW Events are available until April 13, 2024 at 8 pm EDST.Why Hollywood Will Never Look the Same Again on Film: LEDs Hit the Streets of LA & NYAlfred "Bill" EV NewmanWhy Are Companies Sitting on Cash Right Now?ROUGH TRANSCRIPTION - NOT EDITED - PURE ROUGH VOICE TO TEXTPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 0:00 One of the interesting articles that appeared in The Wall Street Journal is about the technology companies we're always talking about in the video, and we're talking about Facebook, or meta or Amazon or Apple, but looks like an old school name has come back to be popular. Yes,Paul Truesdell, II 0:16 everybody forgets how influential the energy industry is. But it keeps everything chugging including all the aforementioned companies that everybody is so obsessed with.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 0:25 So we're talking about Exxon. Exxon is a company that has amazing strong demand, because the global economy is stronger than ever. And guess what? Because of Ukraine and the Middle East, and now Israel, and oh, gosh, everything that's going on the increase Israel in Iran escalation looks like oil prices are steady Yeti. Yeah, definitely. And sometimes old school companies tend to come back and smile.Paul Truesdell, II 0:58 Well, it's one of the it's a bedrock company, I kind of view it, you know, in more ways than one. Yeah.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 1:04 I mean, look, everybody's been talking about falling inflation. I've been talking about bond yields. And, you know, listen, a lot of people in bonds got slaughtered few years ago. Yeah, especially. So you know, a lot of people, not our clients. Right now, not our clients, those of you who were buying bonds in the 0% range, or the 1% range, when inflation went up, and they lost value, if you sold them, if you hang on to them, you're doing fine. But problem isPaul Truesdell, II 1:31 a lot of people don't have the option to not sell because they own bond funds, whether they're mutual funds, or ETFs, or whatever. And those funds are forced to rotate based on certain criteria or whatever. And, you know, they lost value, purely because they the fund itself is a marketable security and speculation against the assets that they hold, causes the value of the fund to go down. So it's just a lot of people got screwed, no matter which way you slice it. You know, I mean, we've talked about this in the past. So few people own individual bonds, it's actually kind of scary. It's almost entirely funds and large institutions. AndPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 2:15 I've talked about extensively the cost for funds. I'll mention the name Carol who works with us. She said there when I did that thing like, man, you scare the hell out of me on bonds, because there's the cost of it. And the lack of of transparency is really substantial. Yeah, absolutely. So bond funds are bundled financial products, and very few people buy bonds. But yeah, basically, the Federal Reserve is doing what the Federal Reserve needs to do. Paul's doing what Paul's doing. But I gotta tell you, Exxon, ahead of Microsoft, and Apple and alphabet, Tesla has gotten slaughtered. We think about that. IPaul Truesdell, II 2:56 haven't done the analysis. But my guess is that Tesla's overly exposed, but just as expose on a kind of electric car, per capita basis, and in the drop in interest in them, a lot of people who've purchased them got them. You know, there's not a lot of switching back as far as I've seen, statistically, I mean, you hear about it, but most what is it in the us most? Was it most electric car owners are two car households and they own at least one gas engine vehicle. Still, that probably won't change for obvious reasons. Like you can work the math and like kinda understand the inconveniences of owning all electric for both of your cars. So you keep one and you keep another so you get the convenience of one and you get the convenience of the other depending on your circumstance. What is it uh, a lot of the what is it? Major car manufacturers have since substantially reduced or eliminated their electric or Evie

#Russia #China #Vietnam #Cuba #Putin #Marxism #Havana #60Minutes #HavanaSyndrome #Mystery #MilitaryInvestigator #TheInsider #DerSpiegel #NationalSecurity #highenergybeamofmicrowavesorultrasound #Florida #FBI national security #VitaliiKovalev #WorldWar #Dictators #NeedToKnow #France #NuclearPower #NuclearWeapons #Uranium #Africa #Wagner #CoalBurning #GreenEnergy #Romney #Obama #ObamaRussianUraniumOneDeal #Warhttps://www.congress.gov/116/meeting/house/109694/documents/HHRG-116-II06-20190625-SD004.pdfThe Uranium One controversy involved the sale of a Canadian company, Uranium One, to a Russian state-owned corporation, Rosatom, in 2010. The controversy arose due to allegations that the Obama administration, particularly then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, approved the deal in exchange for donations to the Clinton Foundation. Opponents of the deal, mainly conservative politicians and media outlets, claimed that the sale compromised U.S. national security interests by giving Russia control over a significant portion of U.S. uranium production capacity. They also alleged that the Clinton Foundation received substantial donations from individuals connected to Uranium One, suggesting a quid pro quo arrangement. Investigations into the matter, including a 2015 review by the U.S. Department of Justice, found no evidence of wrongdoing by Hillary Clinton or the Obama administration. Despite this, the controversy persisted, with some critics continuing to use it as a political talking point against Clinton during her 2016 presidential campaign. Note: While U.S. "officials" deny anything and everything: A Russian assassination unit linked has been Havana syndrome. Think About ItPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 0:00 This morning, I woke up at around three, four o'clock in the morning or closer to three. And I had something come across one of my feeds. And we talked about this morning, we were writing in 60 minutes had an episode about the Havana syndrome and really interesting.Paul Truesdell, II 0:18 Yeah, I didn't see the whole interview. But I did end up seeing a few clips from some of the interviews in that that episode. And yeah, it kind of confirmed some of my suspicions and clarified. Yes, some of the things that have been floating around for a long time.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 0:34 So today, we're going to talk a lot about Russia. Again, we're talking about China. Again, we're gonna talk a little bit about our members of Congress. Again, we're going to tie all this into economics, again, there's a lot of things are going on. And we're going to also tie this in to France. We do not rehearse these, do we? No, we do not. And we have no notes. And we're just going to spit ball up because this is a conversation that we have on a fairly regular basis. So do you want to give a little history of the Havana flu or Havana syndrome, whatever they want to call it? Which is a joke. Yeah. MyPaul Truesdell, II 1:09 My recollection of it is that sometime around 2000, I don't know what 1314 15. Somewhere in there, they started recognizing the certain people that worked for consulates in different places. I believe the investigation started in Cubot. Hence the name Havana. And these people had unknown brain anomalies, injuries, something that resembled a TBI. That made no sense because most of these people were working in the let's call them, like collar kind of administrative roles. Is that correct?Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 1:45 Yeah. And the consensus, kind of moving forward now to today is that almost all of them talk about hearing a horrendous high pitched whine. One guy said, Imagine you have a ear infection and you stick a Q tip in your ear. But instead of a Q tip, it's a needle. And imagine the pain of a sound of like a pin, piercing your eardrum. From there you have brain fog, and all sorts of items where they can't stand, they fall down. They can't concentrate. It is pretty, pretty hard.Paul Truesdell, II 2:23 Yeah, that's really odd for somebody that is now usually a white collar worker, usually in an office building.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 2:32 And there's one lady. She's had several surgeries spend time in the hospital. She has metal plates in her side of her head, whatever it did, I didn't. I was I was not in any kind of shape to go into the details. Because early in the morning, but I won't abstain up. Yeah, it's a big thing. So it started in Havana least that's where they say they found it. But one of the things, everybody who knows me knows how much I despise the word journalist out most of these journalists are nothing more than opinion. People spouting their views and not doing real investigative journalism. This was a real investigative journalistic piece.Paul Truesdell, II 3:17 Yeah, yeah. I, from what I saw, they've been working on it for years. And he finally got enough sources and enough people to talk to come to some conclusions on not only what is it but who is doing it isPaul Grant

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The Paul Truesdell PodcastEpisode 330Tuesday, February 27, 2024 • 42:01SUMMARY KEYWORDSNavidia, Ukraine, Russia, China, cryptocurrency, chips, manufacturing, company, investing, graphics cards, gaming, overnight success, founder, family connections, data centers, technology, video, graphics, cell phone gamesSPEAKERSPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF (The Elder), Paul Grant Truesdell, II (The Younger)DISCLAIMERDue to our extensive holdings and our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for informational purposes only. Truesdell Wealth, Inc. - A Registered Investment Advisor - Florida - 212-433-2525 | Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF, Founder00:00The Paul Truesdell podcast Tuesday, February 27, 2024Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 00:04we are going to talk a little bit about Nvidia and the evaluation. What's your initial thoughts on it? It'sPaul Truesdell, II 00:11an amazing i, what, two to three years, if you look at it, it's kind of been obvious that they were going to take this super track, but I don't know, the the hype, to me seems a little bit above reality. And it's not as long term thinking as it should be. But, you know, that's kind of how things go. When you get fads, people are extremely exuberant, about, about things, especially AI and all of them, they are effectively the only major engine that is pushing all of that forward. So youPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 00:45Well, let's pull back and talk a little bit about just exactly what the who the company is what exactly they do. But I think, because I don't think a lot of people really understand what their processes and procedures are. Let's just let's run through that in terms of invention manufacturing, high end, low end, let's just kind of cover the big broad picture briefly.Paul Truesdell, II 01:05Yeah, I mean, so it's valued, like an insane tech company. And basically, they are, they don't manufacture anything, as far as I'm aware. If they do, it's extremely small scale stuff. I think they outsource all manufacturing to a handful of partners.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 01:24This so this is a technology company that really is focused in the area of intellectual capacityPaul Truesdell, II 01:30develops, its pure design, fair design. Now, granted, they sell a product, but they don't do the actual manufacturing. And if we've learned anything over the past couple of years, with all the talk of chips and everything in the in the media, the thing is the manufacturing, even if you have a good design, that manufacturing is still a really hard part.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 01:48And so you have people like a site like Apple, Apple, does the design have the intellectual capacity and capabilities, but the actual manufacturing generally takes place someplace else, it's all outsourcePaul Truesdell, II 02:04that includes the chips. Yeah, that includes the specialized hardware that includes the actual finished product, they, they don't do any manufacturing, they're purely a effectively designed company that then sells the finished product after the person makes it. And it's kind of like a lot of these, you know, most food brands you buy things from, they do the same thing. They have these large production kitchens and food manufacturing plants that, hey, we developed a product, big company makes it for you, they deliver it to shelves, and you know,Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 02:39well they're an, the word I would use is they are an aggregator. Sure.Paul Truesdell, II 02:43Well, they're designer, I would say, You know what IPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 02:46was referring to Apple Apple, when it comes to manufacturing and apples are an aggregator they aggregatePaul Truesdell, II 02:50a lot of parts together. But anyway, yes, it's very, very, very akin to Apple. I hadn't thought of that. But that is that is exactly right. In that um, you know, unlike the old GE or somebody like that, or any modern car manufacturer, there's not a lot of vertical integration. It's it's outsourced. So yeah,Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 03:10you know, used to have unformed use always open your door on the rocker panel, if anybody even knows what that is anymore. There used to be say body by Fisher doesn't say that anymore. So there is no more bodies. It's all robotically put together. So the video is really the benefactor of a cultural trend. And I would say the cultural trend that it has benefited from dramatically would be two things. Well, let me say it's three things, social media, gaming, and basically everything in the world becoming technology based. Well, inPaul Truesdell, II 03:49particular, they're benefiting right now from insane. Focus on Ay ay ay ay ay ay. And, but it's interesting because you trace their roots back. And you know, if you want to talk about that for a minute,Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 04:05I do I want to go into their

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I want to talk a little bit about Ukraine. Earlier, you were talking about what's going on with the Russian bombers. The Russian bombers that were shot down? $50 million per plane. Making less than 10 annually. Pilot shortage. Lack of training. Sitting ducks. MiG-29 2Su-25 6Su-24 1An-26An-3011-76Mi-8/17 7Mil Mi-24 5Forpost 5

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