Bill’s interview with Coffee and a Mike – (Also posted under Interviews)
Bill’s Commentary:
“The Bank of England feels the need to give this warning?”
Big UK banks need to do more to be ready for potential failure, says Bank of England
The Bank of England has told big UK banks including Barclays and Standard Chartered that they need to improve their preparations for a potential failure as it pushes banks to rapidly assess their financial position to prevent social media speculation sparking consumer panic.
The findings were part of the Bank’s second assessment of whether banks could “safely” shut down without destabilising the financial system or immediately requiring taxpayer cash.
The review – which covered Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, NatWest Group, Santander UK, Standard Chartered and Virgin Money UK – is meant to identify any shortfalls that could lead to a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis, which forced the UK government to spend £137bn to steady the banking system.
Bill’s Commentary:
“RINOs on an acid trip?”
It’s A Bipartisan Miracle! Over 200 Bush, McCain, Romney Aides Endorse Harris
For your daily reminder that the establishment is one big club (and you ain’t in it!)…
…more than 200 former aides to George W. Bush, Sen. John McCain, and Mitt Romney have offered their full-throated support for Vice President Kamala Harris. According to The Hill, most of the group also endorsed President Biden in 2020.
Bill’s Commentary:
“This is because you are not paying enough taxes…”
No U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Deployed in the Pacific
The U.S. Navy is facing a shortfall of deployed carriers in the Pacific as the buildup in the Middle East continues. The lack of carriers has left a critical gap in the West Pacific.
The departure of USS Abraham Lincoln coincides with the change in homeport of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) from Yokosuka, Japan to Bremerton, Washington. The Ronald Reagan‘s replacement, the USS George Washington (CVN 73) still in San Diego on a scheduled port visit.
The U.S. Navy’s other Pacific-based carriers are in port or in their maintenance availability period. Out of six carriers in the Pacific, the USS Carl Vinson recently participated in RIMPAC 2024, the USS Nimitz recently completed a six month planned incremental availability period for maintenance, the USS Ronald Reagan recently completed a homeport shift to Naval Base Kitsap, and the USS George Washington will remain in San Diego until the crew and equipment swap from USS Ronald Reagan is complete.
Bill’s Commentary:
“An angry but spot on Erik!”
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