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The MAGApocalypse Comes to Venezuela
The MAGApocalypse Comes to Venezuela When the U.S. surprised the world by electing Donald Trump president many of us understood what it truly meant. “MAGA Bitchez!” was all I could say for at least a week. It was such a glorious event. It was a giant ‘two-fingers up’ to the globalist establishment and endemic corruption […]
That Time the Dollar Tide Went Out…
That Time the Dollar Tide Went Out… Welcome to the Dollar Rally to end all rallies. This week’s action in the U.S. dollar puts paid all of the moves by the Fed and the ECB over the past three months to forestall this from coming. First it was January’s FOMC meeting where the Fed completely […]
Assange Arrested, Brexit Squashed — Just Another Day in the Empire
Assange Arrested, Brexit Squashed — Just Another Day in the Empire And down goes Julian Assange, right beside Brexit. If there was ever any doubt that The Powers That Be are unrelenting in their cruelty just look at the 24 hours starting on Wednesday. First Theresa “The Snake Oil Lady” May kicks 17.4 million voters […]
Is Turkey “City Zero” in Global Contagion
Is Turkey “City Zero” in Global Contagion Last year Turkey’s lira crisis quickly morphed into a Euro-zone crisis as Italian bond yields blew higher and the euro quickly reversed off a major Q1 high near $1.25. It nearly sparked a global emerging market meltdown and subsequent melt-up in the dollar. This week President Erdogan of […]
Can the EU Survive Its Own Censorship?
Can the EU Survive Its Own Censorship? The EU’s new, comprehensive new Copyright Directive passed the European Parliament ensuring the way we use the Internet will change in the future. And not for the better. The controversial parts are Articles 11 and 13, the “link tax” and the “upload filter” requirements. For a good run […]
Censorship Tightens As Governments Lose Control
Censorship Tightens As Governments Lose Control Governments have lost control of the narrative that they are in control of events. Everyday I wake up to another instance of outrageous censorship from some ‘social media’ company blocking or banning someone for no apparent reason. The latest outrage is Twitter banning the account of Wikileaks publisher Julian Assange’s […]
Moving Forward, Iran Outflanks the U.S. in Iraq and Beyond
Moving Forward, Iran Outflanks the U.S. in Iraq and Beyond Iran has successfully navigated the first phase of its resistance to U.S. sanctions pressure. The U.S. State Department has admitted it’s goal of reducing Iran’s oil exports to zero is not feasible. The goal now is a 25% drop to 800,000 barrel per day. And […]
Time Runs Out on U.S. Opposition to Nordstream 2
Time Runs Out on U.S. Opposition to Nordstream 2 The Nordstream 2 pipeline represents the last stand of U.S. influence over the internal affairs of Europe. Once finished it will stand as a testament to the fundamental split between the European Union and the United States. Europe will this as its first successful defense of its […]
Super Mario Draghi’s Day of Reckoning Has Arrived
Super Mario Draghi’s Day of Reckoning Has Arrived “Within our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro. And believe me, it will be enough.” — MARIO DRAGHI JULY 26TH 2012 No quote better defines Mario Draghi’s seven-plus years as the President of the European Central Bank than that quote. […]
Interview: Ron Paul and the Never-Ending Story of Empire
Interview: Ron Paul and the Never-Ending Story of Empire The other day was felt like the fulfillment of a life goal. Sitting down to talk politics, economics, and climate with the irreplaceable Ron Paul was beyond a thrill, it was an honor. It’s been a long time coming. This blog and the content I produce […]
Energy Dominance Isn’t Just a Trump Obsession
Energy Dominance Isn’t Just a Trump Obsession Energy Dominance should be the catchphrase of the day. It’s on the minds of every political figure, and the focus of every economy. This is especially true of those vulnerable to a change in the status quo, namely Saudi Arabia. While some continue to believe the gyrations of […]
Trump Betrays MAGA Over Venezuela
Trump Betrays MAGA Over Venezuela The U.S. backed a coup in Venezuela that has failed. And President Trump was the architect of it. This is a farce surrounding an intrigue contained within a tragedy. What has happened in Venezuela is tragic. Nicolas Maduro is a comical figure straight out of central casting for a South […]
Embarrassing Speeches: Signs of a Dying Empire
Embarrassing Speeches: Signs of a Dying Empire “What are you reading my lord?” — Polonius “Words.” — Hamlet Something has changed in U.S. politics. And it may finally signal something changing for the better. Since the announcement (but no real follow through) to end our military involvement in Syria what passes for our statesmen — […]
Political Nightmares Multiply for Europe Ahead of Davos
Political Nightmares Multiply for Europe Ahead of Davos Europe’s dreams of integration are slipping away as the people wake up from the nightmare erected for them. As we approach Act IX of the Yellow Vest protests in France and the threats of creating bank runs we get the news that both Presidents Trump and Macron […]
Trump Walks Back Syria Pullout As Noose Tightens
Trump Walks Back Syria Pullout As Noose Tightens If anyone still thinks that Donald Trump has some master plan to kill off his Deep State adversaries they should check themselves into therapy. I know withdrawal is hard, but admitting you have a problem is the first step to curing it. He doesn’t have a plan. […]
