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Welcome, fellow Conspirators!
We want to express immense thanks to Franco, of Angry Tiger’s Den, for joining us in our Mind Meld tonight! Find his stream Weds nights on X or on the Angry Tiger’s Den ch on Rumble! Big thanks, also, to the journalists whose work we got to discuss tonight. Join us, m-f 6 pm on X or on Rumble!
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Here are some of the other matters we discussed tonight! Let us know what you think!…
THE US PENNY - OVER?
The US Mint produced its final batch of circulating one-cent coins on November 12, 2025, at the Philadelphia facility, which has minted pennies since 1793.
No new pennies will enter circulation starting in early 2026, though existing pennies remain legal tender indefinitely.
Production costs have exceeded the penny’s face value for 19 straight years, averaging 3.69 cents per penny in the last fiscal year—more than its 1-cent value. For context, it costs under 6 cents for a dime and about 15 cents for a quarter. The abrupt end of minting has led to immediate penny shortages, affecting cash-heavy businesses like convenience stores. Retailers are scrambling with empty cash register slots and halted distributor orders, forcing workarounds that could increase operational costs or lead to lost revenue:
Shortages and Handling Costs: Many retailers are warning customers not to expect exact change in cash transactions and are offering incentives like gift cards or free items (e.g., snacks) to collect stray pennies from customers. This diverts staff time and resources, indirectly raising costs.
Rounding Practices and Legal Hurdles: Without federal guidance, retailers may round cash totals to the nearest nickel (e.g., $19.24 becomes $19.25, or $6.13 becomes $6.10). However, cash-handling laws in at least 10 states prohibit rounding up, potentially exposing businesses to fines or lawsuits if they do. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has called for a national law allowing rounding, and a bill by Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was introduced in April 2025 to enable this.
Broader Economic Strain: Dylan Jeon from the National Retail Federation noted that retailers are pushing customers toward card, check, or digital payments to avoid issues, but this shift requires system updates and training, adding to expenses. While the Treasury will save about $56 million annually in production costs, retailers bear the brunt of the transition without subsidies.
This HILL piece quotes NACS executive director Jeff Lenard: “Retailers have been preparing for this day for years, but the sudden cutoff has turned a policy win into a logistical nightmare.” Overall, while no exact aggregate cost figure for all US retailers is provided, the article highlights that the lack of pennies could cost individual businesses hundreds to thousands in handling and compliance fees monthly, based on cash volume.
US ECONOMY -
Another rate cut in December? Not a good idea. LINK
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WAR
ISRAEL
- Yeah, Trump’s request for a pardon is not sitting well in certain portions of ZIONVILLE. LINK
-The Israeli Gubment wants 20 more years of US taxpayer subsidization of its military, over and above the subsidies the Zionist occupation state already gets each year from the US. LINK
-THE US KNEW about Israel using Palestinian civilians as human shields. LINK
- This, also will cause problems, inside Gaza, as the groups jockey for power and suck up to the US and Israel. LINK
US-OPERATING IN SYRIA
Yep. LINK.
VENEZUELA
The U.S. military has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford and a flotilla of warships to the Caribbean, escalating tensions with Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela in what critics suspect may be a precursor to military action rather than solely a counternarcotics operation.
UKRAINE!
Multiple ministers resigned in KIEEEEEEV after the revelations that Zelinsky’s old biz partner was making off with hundreds of mil in “western aid funds” - Good thing the EU wants to steal more Russian money to hand it to UKRAINE. LINK
FREEDOM OF SPEECH -
A raid on a newspaper — yes, this really happened! — has yielded a gubment (tax-funded) payout to the paper. The actual PEOPLE who raided the paper are not paying for their malfeasance. LINK
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That’s it for tonight, all! Thanks for supporting freedom, and sharing the links! And remember, fellow backers of freedom, you can watch Liberty Conspiracy LIVE on Gardner’s X @gardgoldsmith and on Rumble! Spread the word! Thanks, again! Please feel free to SHARE the links, and join us every M-F at 6 PM on Rumble, and my X @gardgoldsmith — and you also can donate to help the Liberty Conspiracy, itself! Just visit PayPal to help out! You also can mail GG at:
Gardner Goldsmith
PO Box 581
Amherst, NH, 03031
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By Gardner GoldsmithWelcome, fellow Conspirators!
We want to express immense thanks to Franco, of Angry Tiger’s Den, for joining us in our Mind Meld tonight! Find his stream Weds nights on X or on the Angry Tiger’s Den ch on Rumble! Big thanks, also, to the journalists whose work we got to discuss tonight. Join us, m-f 6 pm on X or on Rumble!
Subscribe now
Here are some of the other matters we discussed tonight! Let us know what you think!…
THE US PENNY - OVER?
The US Mint produced its final batch of circulating one-cent coins on November 12, 2025, at the Philadelphia facility, which has minted pennies since 1793.
No new pennies will enter circulation starting in early 2026, though existing pennies remain legal tender indefinitely.
Production costs have exceeded the penny’s face value for 19 straight years, averaging 3.69 cents per penny in the last fiscal year—more than its 1-cent value. For context, it costs under 6 cents for a dime and about 15 cents for a quarter. The abrupt end of minting has led to immediate penny shortages, affecting cash-heavy businesses like convenience stores. Retailers are scrambling with empty cash register slots and halted distributor orders, forcing workarounds that could increase operational costs or lead to lost revenue:
Shortages and Handling Costs: Many retailers are warning customers not to expect exact change in cash transactions and are offering incentives like gift cards or free items (e.g., snacks) to collect stray pennies from customers. This diverts staff time and resources, indirectly raising costs.
Rounding Practices and Legal Hurdles: Without federal guidance, retailers may round cash totals to the nearest nickel (e.g., $19.24 becomes $19.25, or $6.13 becomes $6.10). However, cash-handling laws in at least 10 states prohibit rounding up, potentially exposing businesses to fines or lawsuits if they do. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has called for a national law allowing rounding, and a bill by Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was introduced in April 2025 to enable this.
Broader Economic Strain: Dylan Jeon from the National Retail Federation noted that retailers are pushing customers toward card, check, or digital payments to avoid issues, but this shift requires system updates and training, adding to expenses. While the Treasury will save about $56 million annually in production costs, retailers bear the brunt of the transition without subsidies.
This HILL piece quotes NACS executive director Jeff Lenard: “Retailers have been preparing for this day for years, but the sudden cutoff has turned a policy win into a logistical nightmare.” Overall, while no exact aggregate cost figure for all US retailers is provided, the article highlights that the lack of pennies could cost individual businesses hundreds to thousands in handling and compliance fees monthly, based on cash volume.
US ECONOMY -
Another rate cut in December? Not a good idea. LINK
Subscribe now
WAR
ISRAEL
- Yeah, Trump’s request for a pardon is not sitting well in certain portions of ZIONVILLE. LINK
-The Israeli Gubment wants 20 more years of US taxpayer subsidization of its military, over and above the subsidies the Zionist occupation state already gets each year from the US. LINK
-THE US KNEW about Israel using Palestinian civilians as human shields. LINK
- This, also will cause problems, inside Gaza, as the groups jockey for power and suck up to the US and Israel. LINK
US-OPERATING IN SYRIA
Yep. LINK.
VENEZUELA
The U.S. military has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford and a flotilla of warships to the Caribbean, escalating tensions with Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela in what critics suspect may be a precursor to military action rather than solely a counternarcotics operation.
UKRAINE!
Multiple ministers resigned in KIEEEEEEV after the revelations that Zelinsky’s old biz partner was making off with hundreds of mil in “western aid funds” - Good thing the EU wants to steal more Russian money to hand it to UKRAINE. LINK
FREEDOM OF SPEECH -
A raid on a newspaper — yes, this really happened! — has yielded a gubment (tax-funded) payout to the paper. The actual PEOPLE who raided the paper are not paying for their malfeasance. LINK
Share
That’s it for tonight, all! Thanks for supporting freedom, and sharing the links! And remember, fellow backers of freedom, you can watch Liberty Conspiracy LIVE on Gardner’s X @gardgoldsmith and on Rumble! Spread the word! Thanks, again! Please feel free to SHARE the links, and join us every M-F at 6 PM on Rumble, and my X @gardgoldsmith — and you also can donate to help the Liberty Conspiracy, itself! Just visit PayPal to help out! You also can mail GG at:
Gardner Goldsmith
PO Box 581
Amherst, NH, 03031
Subscribe now
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