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EU Proposes Widespread ‘De-Dollarization’ Initiatives
EU Proposes Widespread ‘De-Dollarization’ Initiatives In the most blatant and transparent reaction to Washington’s continued vassal-ization, the European Commission has reportedly formulated a plan to reduce the role of the dollar in international trade. Amid increasing tensions between Trump and various European leaders (cough Macron cough) and the ongoing threats of sanctions and tariffs, the European […]
There Is Suddenly A Far Bigger European Problem Than Brexit Or Italy
There Is Suddenly A Far Bigger European Problem Than Brexit Or Italy Forget Brexit and Italian populists for a second. It’s worth paying attention to what’s going on in France. For more than two weeks, the country has been disrupted by an unusual protest: the so-called “Gilets Jaunes” or “Yellow Vests.” France is used to […]
Iran: Rumors of War
Iran: Rumors of War Photo Source Blondinrikard Fröberg | CC BY 2.0 Consider a conversation between long-time Middle East reporter Reese Erlich and former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Charles Freeman, Jr. on the people currently directing the Trump administration’s policy toward Iran. Commenting on National Security Advisor John Bolton’s defense of the invasion of […]
The Imperial Presidency Embodies Political and Economic Hubris
THE IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY EMBODIES POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC HUBRIS Historian Arthur M. Schlesinger coined the term “imperial presidency” in the 1960s. It was meant to indicate that the role of the president of the United States had dramatically grown in the 20th century from being an important but fairly limited position of implementing the laws of […]
In Historic Decision, Qatar Unexpectedly Says Will Leave OPEC Jan. 1
In Historic Decision, Qatar Unexpectedly Says Will Leave OPEC Jan. 1 Just days before the cartel (along with its outside accomplices) is due to meet in Vienna for what could be another historic meeting, OPEC is dissolving right before our very eyes, as the perceived “US influence” over Saudi Arabia has strained ties within the […]
Eric Peters: “America Has Begun To Use Its Economic And Military Might To Take What It Wants”
Eric Peters: “America Has Begun To Use Its Economic And Military Might To Take What It Wants” Stockholm:“How should we think about inflation?” asked the Strategic Asset Allocation Committee. “Is inflation something that should have been much lower were it not for such low interest rates and so much QE? Because if that is so, […]
The Ins and Outs of Israel’s Pipeline to Europe.
The Ins and Outs of Israel’s Pipeline to Europe. Israel announced a major pipeline project from the gas fields off its shore involving four countries, terminating in northern Italy. The EastMed Pipeline could be one of the longest in history as well as one of the most technically difficult to pull off. The deal was […]
Putin Confirms No New Oil Production Cuts; Hopes For US, UK Detente
Putin Confirms No New Oil Production Cuts; Hopes For US, UK Detente Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Trump, pummeled Poroshenko, and poured cold water on oil market bulls’ hopes in a statement following the G-20 meetings. Putin began by confirming what White House Press Secretary Sanders noted earlier – he and Trump had spoken broefly […]
To Save Lives, We Need More Conflicts. And a Strong Economy Needs More Failure.
To Save Lives, We Need More Conflicts. And a Strong Economy Needs More Failure. How could more conflicts be a good thing? Well, imagine 50 wars among city-states that each kill 30,000. That is a staggering 1.5 million deaths. Or one war among nation-states, say World War II, which killed an estimated 60 million people. Call […]
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Kill Prospects for Arms Control
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Kill Prospects for Arms Control US Senator Tom Cotton and Congresswoman Liz Cheney have introduced a bill that prevents extending the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with Russia or the Stopping Russia Nuclear Aggression Act. It says “Under no circumstances should the United States agree to extend the […]
Sacks Of Cash, Martial Law, And All Smiles: IMF’s “Constructive” Phone Call With Ukraine’s President
Sacks Of Cash, Martial Law, And All Smiles: IMF’s “Constructive” Phone Call With Ukraine’s President Funny how it works… The same week Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko imposed martial law on much of the country, the International Monetary Fund assured him that key parameters of the 2019 budget were on track for a proposed $3.9 billion new aid programagreed to […]
Debt, Death, and the US Empire
Debt, Death, and the US Empire Yosemite Sam Gets Worried About Federal Debt In a talk which garnered little attention, one of the Deep State’s prime operatives, National Security Advisor John Bolton, cautioned of the enormous and escalating US debt. Deep State operative John Bolton, a.k.a. Yosemite Sam [PT] Photo credit: Mark Wilson / […]
Israel and Syria Exchange Missiles; IDF Denies Missiles Fired, Netanyahu And Other Officials Recommended Indicted As UN Passes Anti-Israel Resolutions
Israel and Syria Exchange Missiles; IDF Denies Missiles Fired, Netanyahu And Other Officials Recommended Indicted As UN Passes Anti-Israel Resolutions Tensions are rising again between Israel and Syria as the two countries have exchanged missile fire over the past 24 hours. According to The Jerusalem Post, an IDF Spokesperson confirmed that Israel’s air defense system identified […]
G20 and the financial war
G20 and the financial war This weekend, the G20 nations meet at Buenos Aires. The most important issue will be America’s use of trade policy, ostensibly to bring an end to China’s unfair trade practices. Rather, it could mark a significant milestone in the cold war against China and drive the global economy into a […]
G20 Summit, Top Agenda Item: Bye-Bye American Empire
G20 Summit, Top Agenda Item: Bye-Bye American Empire The G20 summits are nominally about how the world’s biggest national economies can cooperate to boost global growth. This year’s gathering – more than ever – shows, however, that rivalry between the US and China is center stage. Zeroing in further still, the rivalry is an expression […]
