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Economic Forecaster Predicts "Greatest Depression"

Neil Remiesiewicz

Economic trends foreceaster Gerald Celente bears news nobody wants to hear: the economic crisis is going to get worse.  ABC6 Anchor John Deluca travelled to New York to talk with Mr. Celente, who has been featured by major newspapers and television networks, and asked the question on everyone's mind: how much worse?

Thursday, Feb 4 at 10:57 AM William Bailey wrote ...

You don’t need to be a world class economist, like Gerald Celente, to know that America can’t spend its way out of debt! If President Obama wants to save America from a disaster many times worse than the Great Depression, he and his administration had better turn tail and stop the social engineering of America immediately! Not only that but they should also start gutting the social programs already in place and lowering taxes across the board, then use the majority of the money received by the federal government to pay down the national debt. If not and if he and the democrats in congress refuses to change course within the next couple of months, then I fear it will be too late to stop a horrific collapse of the U. S. economy, a collapse that he and his administration along with some republicans will be held responsible for. Check out the U.S. debt clock at usdebtclock.org William Bailey

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Saturday, Jan 2 at 9:52 AM Steve-Huntersville, N.C. wrote ...

Celente, along with Peter Schiff, Jim Rogers, Malcom Berko and others have nailed it again. As Schiff said, everything out of DC is a lie. We are living in interesting times!

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Wednesday, Jun 24 at 12:51 PM Thomas,Northeast Florida wrote ...

The majority of Americans cannot imagine the possibility of an economic collapse.Many Americans who grew up during the Great Depression would tell you that removing the gold standard has set the stage for collapse.When people start too see that collapse take form the panic will create chaos on a national ,perhaps global,level.Making some preparations now,before a panic,might insure you have what you need.Shelves in stores could be wiped clean in a matter of days.Remember Katrina ?

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Saturday, May 16 at 5:21 PM marky wrote ...

Forget the biblical prophecising, the root of the problem is dwindling energy resources due to the population explosion. Welcome to reality.

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Wednesday, Apr 29 at 2:40 AM Allthatglitters wrote ...

Bravo to ABC6 news!! Really top flight journalistic integrity to put this out there. If there had been more stations willing to tackle serious and complex issues like this on a regular basis this unprecidented tragedy may have never come to pass...

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Tuesday, Apr 28 at 4:52 AM Unlimited Energy! wrote ...

I've got the fabled alternative energy source that can save us! The Integral Fast Reactor! A safe nuclear reactor unlimited by fuel supplies, that promises a sharply reduced waste product while contributing nothing to proliferations, all at low cost.

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Monday, Apr 27 at 8:14 PM GaryJuliano , California wrote ...

Gerald Celente could not be more spot on. I agree that ther will be a total collapse in our country. There is no way the Feds can continue to print money like its nothing without backing it up with something, like GOLD and SILVER. I say this country needs to get back to the gold standard as a basis for valuing the dollar. Folks, we have not even began to see the effects of this constant printing of fiat currency. Secure your doors folks because the worst is yet to come.

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Thursday, Apr 23 at 5:43 PM Blessed wrote ...

BETTY...what a great advise. May this be wake up for this ungretful nation!

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Monday, Apr 20 at 11:52 PM Betty Nelson Ogallala, NE wrote ...

The troubles we face don't have as much to do with economics as they do with our relationships with God. We can't kick God out of our country and still expect Him to bless our nation. There is a colution; found in the Bible in II Chronicles 7:14. In them meantime we need to take care of each other -like we used to!!

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Saturday, Apr 11 at 4:51 PM Geri wrote ...

The End Is Near.

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Friday, Apr 3 at 8:33 AM Linda, Savannah, Ga. wrote ...

I owe about $50,000.00 on my mortgage to Citi Bank. If Citi Bank is getting a bizillion in stimulus money from the govt, how about sending $50,000.00 of that bizillion made payable to me and Citi Bank. I will endorse the check to Citi Bank, payoff my debt and Citi Bank will get the money. Just let's payoff my debt so that the little money I make at work can be used to buy things I need and boost the economy. I don't mind Citi Bank getting the stimulus money, just run it by me first.

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Tuesday, Mar 31 at 8:16 AM Joe wrote ...

The best report I have seen yet. Thank you.

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Monday, Mar 30 at 11:04 PM steve wrote ...

The more we discuss the collapse, the less apparent it and actual it will happen. Keep tightening your belts, and doing what you need to do to support your family. It is true, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..just hold onto your pursestrings!! We will win, by pure grit and determination not by spending our money at the malls!

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Monday, Mar 30 at 10:40 PM WOW wrote ...

It's funny how all these Americans are saying how this collapse has been prophesied and this and that....... WELCOME TO REALITY!!! Africa and most of Asia have been through for hundreds of years what we are about to go through

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Monday, Mar 30 at 10:16 AM Bob Pegram wrote ...

Stop with the premillenial "things will get worse and worse' supposed prophecies. Many Christians use them as an excuse to do nothing. The most quoted OT verse in the NT is Psalm 110, verse 1: "You (Jesus) will sit at my (God, the Father) right hand until I make Your enemies Your footstool."

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Monday, Mar 30 at 9:21 AM Ben wrote ...

Gerald is 100% right, I hope you got your weapons during Christmas, because you'll need them. Also, It may be an "Armageddon" experience, but definitely not the end of the world. God said himself that he did not create the world in vain. And "World without end." So don't go freaking out that the world is going to blow up. This Armageddon stuff happens all of the time in places like Africa. Rome and Nazi Germany went through this same event. It's just the end of an Age.

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Sunday, Mar 29 at 2:58 AM Dianne Sizemore Yorkville, Il wrote ...

I'm surprised that nobody has really touched on Bible Prophecy, this has all been written and preached upon throughout our life times. I believe that NOW is the time to get your life right with God. We are facing end times now, be ready it is written that He will come like a thief in the night. Skeptical? Odds are 50/50, right? Which half are the odds you want to take? Read Frank DiMora's blogs, he has been telling us this stuff long before it started...his wisdom comes directly from the Bible.

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Sunday, Mar 29 at 2:54 AM Dianne Sizemore wrote ...

I'm surprised that nobody has really touched on Bible Prophecy, this has all been written and preached upon throughout our life times. I believe that NOW is the time to get your life right with God. We are facing end times now, be ready it is written that He will come like a thief in the night. Skeptical? Odds are 50/50, right? Which half are the odds you want to take? Read Frank DiMora's blogs, he has been telling us this stuff long before it started...his wisdom comes directly from the Bible.

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Saturday, Mar 28 at 1:55 PM Will in NZ wrote ...

RON PAUL 2012 !

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Friday, Mar 27 at 7:56 PM discouraged... wrote ...

OBAMA!!!! why don't you take a hike where you ancestors came from. Do us a favor!! America dosen't need you!!! And your plan?? put to work in africa -it may work with the aids epidemic after all.

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Friday, Mar 27 at 7:45 PM trash media wrote ...

ABC 6 are you into censership??????? You won't let folks post what's on their mind...than hell with you.

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Friday, Mar 27 at 7:44 PM say YES to the CONSTITUTION wrote ...

Until Barack hires celente, ron paul, peter schiff (the ones who have been warning us about this for years) and FIRES ALL THE REST OF THE LOSERS THAT PUT US IN THIS MESS with credit defaul swaps/CDOs/DERIVATIVES......WE ARE ALL DOOMED....mathmatically, there is no way out of this...when these trillions come due in 2 years, your heads are going to spin....get out of the matrix NOW, WAKE UP AMERICA!!

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Friday, Mar 27 at 3:52 PM David in Chicago wrote ...

I'm impressed that you are one of the few mainstream media stations to do a piece from one of the best sources of information on the real economy in the country!!!! Thank you for having the courage to do this...Gerald is one of my main information resources, helping me make both professional and personal decisions. I encourage your viewers to listen and read more of his work, it is spot on.... Thanks again!!!!!

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Friday, Mar 27 at 6:37 AM Dejan wrote ...

Gerald Clemente said that you should save your money as much as you can. But I am telling you - the money will not exist any more. Store food, pins, seeds, long lasting cans... This was the Gods words. Believe in Pope and Roman empire.

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Thursday, Mar 26 at 10:52 AM Jonathon Ross wrote ...

Bush was taking us to depression but Obama and Pelosi have put us on the fast track. Obama is a disaster and was a big mistake. I am sorry I trusted him.

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Wednesday, Mar 25 at 3:32 PM Kygirl wrote ...

Debt free, Even the house.Growing a bigger garden, canning, stocking up on soap, toilet paper ect.. have been for over a year. Not quite ready yet but almost. Maybe by the end of summer.

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Wednesday, Mar 25 at 7:12 AM robpatozz wrote ...

Gerald is spot on. Most people who have commented appear to be in the know. My advice to ABC6, start researching the unconstitutional Federal Reserve System, and the CFR. They are the root cause of the impending depression. We are in the throws of the largest "planned" consolidation of financial power, and wealth in the history of the world. Buy silver, gold, seeds, and brass. Stock up while you can on ALL essentials. If you are in disbelief, then do it for your children.

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Tuesday, Mar 24 at 8:47 PM Micha'el wrote ...

Watch Gerarld Celente in a new documentary where he outlines what is going on and what is coming: youtube.com/watch?v=eAaQNACwaLw

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Tuesday, Mar 24 at 3:17 PM Jeff, Albany NY wrote ...

The powers that be are taking what little money is left in the system before it all runs down, and moving it overseas and into metals. The inflation that will soon hit the dollar will drive the Chinese to dump their investments in the US$. Look for ways to survive locally, start up your garden and have food set aside. If you think that food prices went up a lot last year, wait until this summer.

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Tuesday, Mar 24 at 3:04 PM hai wrote ...

that is what definitely coming for usa. his reasons are solid and evident. 72 percent of gdp is consumer spending. how bogus economy is?get ready for greater depression guy. this country will become 3rd world country.

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Monday, Mar 23 at 6:13 AM Niels wrote ...

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW AMERICA! You have only yourselves to blame. By blindly voting for either the democratic or the repuplican party, the middle and lower class is voting against its own interest and into the hands of the real owners of America - big business. Celente is a political atheist and does not ponder to either party and tells it like it is. PS. Check out Peter Schiff on youtube.

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Monday, Mar 23 at 1:03 AM Kenneth wrote ...

He's right on. I wish more people voted for Ron Paul.

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Thursday, Mar 19 at 8:44 PM elonore - cranston wrote ...

I'll make my own predictions. Banks fallout by end/begginning of 2010. Indescribable riots around the country by the same time next year. Best advice for you outthere: try not to live beyond you're means. That is again, begin to prepare for the unknown. You can take an easy example from the less fortunate(homeless folks) because looks like it may be soon your own destiny. Nothing to be ashamed of, but rather something worth admiring. Beware, it's closer than ever.....

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Thursday, Mar 19 at 6:30 PM Steve Flood wrote ...

One week after Gerald Celente gave this prediction we see a bear market rally fizzling out. The Federal Reserve announced 1.25 TRILLION of new spending March 18th and the dollar took its steepest fall in many years. When foreign creditors call for the repayment of US debt that they have financed China) we are in BIG trouble! Monetizing the debt simply can't work over the long term. How long before the collapse occurs? May the Lord have mercy on us! Steve Flood, Waldorf, MD

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Wednesday, Mar 18 at 4:17 PM beryl, san antonio wrote ...

Here is an excellent documentary(Celente is in a good portion of it: Alex Jones’s “The Obama Deception” « RBO Source: therealbarackobama.wordpress.com OR go to youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAaQNACwaLw

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Wednesday, Mar 18 at 11:04 AM Middle_Class wrote ...

Thank you for doing a piece on Mr. Celente. I have been following his advice (or predictions) for a little over 2 years. While I regret what is going to come, I do feel that my family will be more prepared than most. My husband was laid off Jan. 3, MASS. unemployment is chump change. However, we have gathered a group of like-minded people for a barter network. I would advise everyone to at least do that much, because those Fed reserve notes won't be buying much come next fall. Got Ammo?

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Sunday, Mar 15 at 11:35 AM dennis igou wrote ...

Cottage grove is 20 minutes from Eugene and Springfield. Pay off what debt you can, grow as much food as you can, and be generous to people with less. Shine forth brave souls. Dennis Igou from Dorena

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Sunday, Mar 15 at 10:44 AM Clark K. Frazee, Tempe wrote ...

Last year federal tax revenues were almost $3T, at the bottom of this recession, maybe only $1T. But government must learn that this is all the money it has. No gimmick in the world can evade this fact. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other spending must end, because there is no one left to loan the money, and if the government just prints it, it is worthless. The national debt will default, America will rebuild. We have food and shelter and a powerful military. This matters.

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Sunday, Mar 15 at 10:21 AM The Old Sarge wrote ...

The American people are utterly ignorant of economic theory. Celente is correct and most missed his comment about the printing of money or "Monetization" of our Debt. Red China owns so much US Debt that it can now dictate US Domestic Policy. The dollar will eventually utterly collapse and the dollar figure you all thought you had in your Money Markets will be reduced to 10%. This happened in 1920s Germany (Weimar). Every Empire since Rome 400 AD collapsed from within. Why would WE be immune?

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Sunday, Mar 15 at 10:04 AM GreyWitt wrote ...

I truely fear that Gerald is right! I pray that he is wrong!

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Saturday, Mar 14 at 9:15 AM Kathy wrote ...

Please everyone, we all need to realize there is a greater energy at work here. If you just look at Barbara Hand Clow an unbeleivable astrologist and intuitive and several other extremley smart and highly empathetic people that no one gives any credit to you will see this has been predicted for many hundreds of years. It is called Karma, Law of Attraction, reap what you so but, there are other tools that we all can work with and it can be to our benefit to pay attention to them. KATHY ASSONET

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Friday, Mar 13 at 3:24 PM massdld wrote ...

Finally, a station that will broadcast the REAL NEWS about what is actually going on. Great job John, and ABC6! Sometimes we spoiled Americans need a reality check. No whitewash and spin. Sorry I missed the actual newscast. Is there going to be more on this or is this a one time story?

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 10:14 PM Rhiannon wrote ...

I would like to know why the money isn't being given to tax payers. If Washington would give us the money with stipulations requiring us to get out of debt and make banks modify the mortgages there would be more disposable income to pump into the economy and the property prices/foreclosure would stabilize. I need someone to convince me why this isn't a solution to this current crisis.

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 8:01 PM BISTRO wrote ...

WAKE UP AMERICA!!! THE DOOMS DAY IS APROCHING SOONER THAN YOU THINK... REPENT!! BEFORE IT'S TO LATE

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 5:57 PM Justin from Providence, RI wrote ...

As we might be approching another Great depression , I come to a realization that a simple factor as "greed" plays a significant role in fear and misery in years to come.Failu-re in the checks and balances system as well as organizations responsible for oversight like Security and Exchange Commision,FCC,FDIC, etc... Are just a few of today's problems we are facing.

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 5:49 PM Christina Wherity,AttleboroI wrote ...

I have worked as a mason for over 20 years a few years ago i became disabled i cant use my hands and can barely walk SSI says I can use my hands "hands occasionally"so find a way to take care of my kids. Wall street and banks say we need money and they just give it no guestions then give more When do they have to find a way so we do have to foot a bill that isnt ours so they can get more bonuses. Wall street owns congress and washington, and if something isnt done this will be corporate USA

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 4:29 PM Julian wrote ...

I hope Mr. Obama will fail because this country needs a reality check and not have every thing hidden from the people. Viva Rush Limbaw.

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 11:28 AM brenda wrote ...

I live in TN. have two litle ones my husband is a owner operator frieght has went from $1.50mi being dirt cheap to $1.00mi being good in 6 months time. If something dont change fast we are going to lose everything.Everybody we know are getting desperate.We are trying to save up and buying things like ammo because when it happens people will go crazy but I honestly kinda think we need it because "we" are all so spolied, kids think theirs nothing to do if they dont have a video game or tv.

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 8:57 AM Naidine, Providence wrote ...

Amen.

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 8:55 AM Nidine wrote ...

Amen.

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 8:53 AM Robert Fleming, Bristol wrote ...

There couldn't be a better foreceaster to predict exactly what is going to happen. The man is absolutely right if not too gentle to decribe the forthcoming.

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Thursday, Mar 12 at 8:53 AM Jon wrote ...

Hey ABC News!!! I'm from Cottage Grove, Oregon. located about 45mins south of Eugene/Springfield. Lane County has been hit hard by this depression. I've been keeping track of Celente since I first heard about him, not too long ago. This year in fact. I think he's right on target, and it's scary. Am hoping that President Obama's plan will work. Thanks, Jon. PS: Found this site through Google News by typing Celente.

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