“The truth is that all men [and women] having power ought to be mistrusted”. James Madison, American president, 1809-1817. [ big time. ] In a nation that prides itself of being a “tolerant” and a “fair go” for all Australians, one expects the candidates campaigning for Prime Minister position will […]
Economics
The United States’ intervention in Africa is driven by America’s desire to secure valuable natural resources and political influence that will ensure the longevity of America’s capitalist system, military industrial complex, and global economic superiority – achieved through the financial and physical control of raw material exports. While America’s prosperity […]
3.5 millon children at risk , economy and exports to contract as losses could exceed $10bn Pakistan seeks restructuring of $10bn IMF loan as the United Nations urges help and raises $500 million Given the initial reports about crop and other losses, it now appears that Pakistan’s economy may contract […]
[youtube]tpGIBzB2TJA[/youtube] First short from America film maker Jeff Fowler. Created 2004. Won Best Short Film For Children at 2005’s Ottawa International Animation Festival. Nominated for the Best Short Animated Film 2005
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After Iceland’s near-economic collapse laid bare deep-seated corruption, the country aims to become a safe haven for journalists and whistleblowers from around the globe by creating the world’s most far-reaching freedom of information legislation. The project is being developed with the help of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. It flies in […]
[youtube]9FhMMmqzbD8[/youtube] [ Depeche Mode probably would, too ]
The United States by every measure is hanging on by a thread to its First World status. [ … which is just what happens when someone decides to export your consumer manufacturing and automotive industries to the asian continent, all the while charging you interest on debt that is created […]
After some interesting intro material, Max Kaiser talks with William Black. Hang in for that. In just a few minutes you’ll learn more about the REALITY of the US financial system than you could get from a Harvard MBA. Video: https://www.brasschecktv.com/page/913.html Best line: “American business schools have all to often […]
Source: thestreet.com NEW YORK – It may just be the summer doldrums, or the ominous occurrence of a Friday the 13 in mid-August, but the Hindenburg Omen — a technical indicator of an impending stock market crash — is suddenly as important a market mover as testimony from Federal Reserve […]