Michael Snyder

What In The World Has Happened To Our System Of Education?

Our kids can’t really read very well.  And it turns out that they aren’t very good at math either.  But those running our system of education continue to tell us that they are doing a wonderful job.  If…

It Now Costs 3.4 Million Dollars To Live “The American Dream” And The Gap Between The Wealthy And The Rest Of Us Is Bigger Than Ever

For a long time, it has been clear that the middle class is being systematically destroyed.  The cost of living has been rising faster than paychecks have for years, and this has pushed millions of Americans into poverty. …

Evil On A Scale That I Don’t Even Know How To Describe

This is not an easy article to write.  In fact, it would probably be easier if I did not write about this at all.  But if we do not speak out, that is a victory for evil.  So…

Why Are So Many Celebrities Suddenly Becoming Christians?

In recent months, a number of high profile individuals have made headlines by deciding to give their lives to Christ.  So exactly what in the world is going on here?  Is this the beginning of a new trend? …

They Are Calling This “Layoff Season”

Is your job safe?  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 13 million layoffs and discharges in the United States during the first nine months of 2023, and now “layoff season” has arrived.  As…

We Are Starting To Find Out What Is Beneath The Thin Veneer Of Civilization That We Have All Been Taking For Granted

Unlike so many people around the world, those of us who live in the United States were fortunate enough to grow up in a relatively civilized society.  Unfortunately, we have turned our backs on the values that our…

Right Now Venezuela Is Literally Holding A Vote To Decide If It Will Invade A Neighboring Country

Has the whole world gone completely nuts?  Normally, South America is one continent that doesn’t have to worry about war.  Unfortunately, just like so many other politicians all over the globe, the leaders of Venezuela appear to have…

“A Constant State Of Sticker Shock” – Here Is Proof That Inflation In The US Is Wildly Out Of Control

Do you believe the politicians in Washington or do you believe your own eyes?  The politicians keep telling us that “inflation is low”, but everyone can see that everything sure does cost a lot more than it once…

We Are Witnessing An Avalanche Of Branch Closings As US Banks Desperately Try To Stay Alive

If you do things the right way, in the long run you will get positive results.  But if you do things the wrong way, in the long run you will get negative results.  Our banks are the beating…

Children All Over The United States Are Starting To Develop “White Lung Syndrome”

What in the world is going on?  Last week, we were getting reports that hospitals in China were being absolutely overwhelmed by sick kids that had developed a condition known as “white lung syndrome”.  Unfortunately, now we are…

The Significance Of America’s Fallen National Christmas Tree

America’s National Christmas Tree fell down this week.  That tree is the most important national symbol of our most important national holiday.  The National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony has been performed every year since 1923, and so the falling…

Has Whatever Is Spreading Like Wildfire In China Already Reached The United States And Europe?

Why are so many children all over the world suddenly developing pneumonia?  For the moment, health authorities are telling us that there is no reason to be alarmed.  They are telling us that all of these cases of…

The Government Debt Crisis That We Have Been Warned About For Decades Is Happening Right Now

For decades we were warned that someday our politicians would push things too far.  We were warned that someday our national debt would spiral out of control, servicing that debt would become extremely oppressive due to soaring interest…

The Entire Banking System Is Shaking

Why are big banks suddenly rushing to shut down so many local branches all over the nation?  As I have discussed in previous articles, U.S. banks are currently sitting on hundreds of billions of dollars in unrealized losses. …

Say Goodbye To The Middle Class: Half Of All American Workers Made Less Than $40,847.18 Last Year

If you are wondering why so many Americans are stressed about their finances these days, just look at the numbers.  The Social Security Administration just released national wage statistics for 2022, and the figures that they have given…

A Shocking New Survey Reveals The Greatest Threats That Preppers In The US Believe We Are Facing

I was very surprised by the results of a survey of preppers that was recently conducted by Fortitude Ranch.  The CEO of Fortitude Ranch, Drew Miller, says that preppers are “folks who watch events and read up on threats” and…

The Iranians Seem To Believe That The War In The Middle East Is Going To Get Much More Violent

Rumors that the war in the Middle East is about to go to the next level are flying all over social media right now.  The Iranians and the terror organizations that they support absolutely hate what is going…