Rick Avila

John 3:16, Matthew 6:33. Give thanks, joy. Know peace. ❤️s God, family, country & mountain sojourn. NED🙏. Retired Energy Industry CPA-Not a Financial Advisor.

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

All my own small perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded.
J. R. R. Tolkien

(Hobbiton, New Zealand)

[Otavio (Tavi) Costa @TaviCosta]

Today was a good reminder of this chart.

It's remarkable that miners are still printing free cash flow even with metals trading at deeply oversold levels.

Act accordingly.

https://t.co/SuGW6VYo0C

[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

Elon Musk is now worth $1.1 trillion as SpaceX stock, $SPCX, surges over +30%.

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

@RossDellenger Let's just have all B1G and SEC conference States Attorneys General go full amicus on @KenPaxtonTX

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

@BrennanBaxt It’s clear that Texas Tech leadership has painted themselves into a corner and that the coaching staff has given QB2 a vote of no confidence for the upcoming season.

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

@BrooksAustinBA Addendum to the Student Athlete handbook:

Gambling Problems?
1 800 WreckEm

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

@dannykanell Gambling Problem?
Dial 1 800 WreckEm

[Adam Taggart @adamtaggart]

Why do I often ask questions about illegal immigration, birthright citizenship, election integrity & fraud?

Because if government doesn't make the sanctity & benefits of citizenship for our *existing* citizens its top priority, we're going to see a lot more of the forceful, understandable -- and deserved, IMO -- anger, frustration & uprising of "ordinary" Americans like this well-spoken gentleman as they reach the breaking point of their tolerance for being exploited

[Greg Laurie @greglaurie]

The religious leaders of Israel thought that they had eliminated the problem of Jesus when they crucified Him. But instead, they multiplied the problem. His disciples started preaching and performing miracles. It was as though Jesus had returned. And so He had—in the hearts and lives of His people.

This reminds us that one of the best arguments for the Christian faith is a transformed life. New believers are ideal advertisements for the Christian faith because their lifestyles change, their attitudes change, and even their countenances change. The greatest biography of Jesus is written in the words and actions of His people. Your godly lifestyle is a testimony, just as if you were a walking miracle, like the lame man whom Peter and John healed.

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

@CHIMPUSX @TDCJ @KenPaxtonTX Agree. @KenPaxtonTX should focus on this rather than threatening the Big 12 conference over the Texas Tech/Soresby/gambling matter.

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

@ralphamsden Orwellian. Ankle bracelet next?

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

@Brimtown @kissphoria 🎯 Amarillo become collateral damage (along with the 7th Court of Appeals) 😎

[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

BREAKING: May PPI Inflation surges to 6.5%, above expectations of 6.4% and the highest level since November 2022.

Core PPI Inflation came in at 4.9%, in-line with April's revised levels.

PPI inflation is now at pandemic stimulus levels.

Odds of rate HIKES continue to rise.

[Peter Grandich @PeterGrandich]

Peace Be With You!
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[Chris Martenson @chrismartenson]

Time to face the facts. The "deal" isn't going anywhere, and perhaps that's by design. Trump is threatening to attack Iran's power plants and has already attacked water facilities. If Iran responds with further attacks on GCC energy infrastructure, you can kiss your economy goodbye. The only remaining question will be "How bad will things get?"

With the US deficit spending $2+ trillion per year as far as the budget outlook goes, and wasting trillions on data centers that have no identified economic models or wider benefits, the prognosis for the most indebted country on the planet is poor.

None of this is by accident. That's the conclusion I've grudgingly come to after trying to explain it all away by mere (or sheer) incompetence.

The West, generally, and the US, particularly, are under a sustained multipronged attack. Our culture, morals, families, and now our economy and financial systems are being dismantled.

Sadly, I see nothing left to stand in the way of the Barbarians becuase not only are they are already inside the gates, but they are inside of Congress, thinktanks, universities, and the judiciary.

Part of everyone's strategy should be centered on preparing for much harder times. Get right with God, and build buffers in your home, health (mental and physical), wealth, and community.

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[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

BREAKING: May CPI inflation rises to 4.2%, the highest level since April 2023.

Core CPI inflation also rises to 2.9%, the highest since September 2025.

Inflation in the US is officially back above 4% and more than double the Fed's target.

Odds of Fed rate hikes are rising.

[Peter Grandich @PeterGrandich]

If I could say one thing to Trump about Iran, it would be -

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

And potatoes might as well get baked.

[Axiomatic Enemy of the State @DeTocqueville14]

Thomas Massie lost and Lindsey Graham won.

If you still believe that the Republican Party is for small limited government, individual freedom, and no new wars then you have the IQ of a potato.

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

Amen

[Rick Avila @GoldRickster]

@John_Dabell Enjoy the journey John! Godspeed.