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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

No stopping new global economic order.

 BEST HOPE IS COOPERATION AND COEXISTENCE

U.S. ADVANTAGE HAS SELF DESTRUCTED



We hear how some believe that the U.S. can preserve the economic advantage that it has enjoyed since WW2. The U.S. has lost that advantage due to the policies of its own government, both Republican and Democrat. It has taken 50 years for this advantage to be destroyed and it can no longer be restored. The best hope is that wise leadership will be able adapt and engage in a spirit of coexistence.

The present leadership both Democrat and Republican believe that they can force the world to submit to its will by economic sanctions and military force. Neither will change the trajectory of this new emerging multi-polar world economic situation.

While the present focus in the western world is on things like abortion, gay rights and who can promise a new government program, the rest of the world is focused on economic independence from the west. They will not be denied and the west does not have the ability to stop this transition. Efforts to reverse this by military force will only result in mutual destruction.

The United States has diluted the buying power of the dollar and its status as the worlds reserve currency. A currency that was once considered "as good as gold", that is now a shadow of its former reliability. From $35.00 equal to an once of gold to $2500 is a mathematical judgment of what 50 years of deficit spending has done. Fiscal mismanagement on a colossal scale in the effort to buy votes and friends. The deficits and debt most likely cannot be reversed, without a tremendous loss of prosperity to the country and its citizens. The question is, how can this disaster be managed without further destruction? 

If the United States adopted the necessary policies to bring back an industrial base and sound currency it most likely would take 30 years of focused and sustained effort. It is not something that appears to be on the horizon in the present political and social climate. 

While the United States still has the protection of 2 oceans and the ability to defend its homeland, if it has the will, it no longer has the ability to control events in other parts of the world. 

It is likely that tremendous suffering is on the horizon for the western world. It may be limited to economic focus on priorities to restore its self reliance and sound fiscal policies. The alterative is to contuse on its delusional present course that may result in its ultimate destruction as a nation.






Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Cheney's attempt to preserve legacy at all costs.

 WHERE HAS ALL THE IRAQI OIL GONE?

WHERE HAS THE MONEY FROM THE OIL GONE?



This week we witness the ultra conservative Dick Cheney and Liz Cheney endorse Kamala Harris for President. They make it clear that their endorsement is an anti-Trump message. We all understand that the Bush's, Romney's and others are all anti-Trump. One reason why, was revealed a few years ago when Trump, in a statement about Syrian oil, remarked that the United States should keep the proceeds from the oil. The same bunch reacted in outrage at that suggestion, claiming that the United States is above such actions.

The reality is, that the oil in Syria is being pumped and sold, as is the oil in Iraq. Syria gets no money from their oil and Iraq has to beg the United States for a small percentage of the money from Iraqi oil.

During the gulf war it was reported by some reporters at the time that a pipeline was being built directly behind the U.S. troops as they advanced. Some asked why, and the response was, to supply oil to Bagdad. An answer that made no sense then or today.

It is clear that the United States is controlling the oil proceeds from this oil, but it seems no one is asking for an accounting of where this money has gone and continues to go. Is it going into the United States treasury? Is it being held in escrow for the people of Iraq and Syria?

If Trump should be elected, he should answer were the money is going. Does he really want to keep the money or did he just want to shake the oil revenue tree? 

It is another example of the meaningless U.S. press, that no one asks those questions? Maybe they should ask Dick Cheney, he may be able to answer that question. 


Friday, September 6, 2024

Russian election interference: Here they go again.

 BIGGEST  AUTHORS OF ELECTION INTERFERENCE, AGAIN BLAME RUSSIA

DO THEY REALLY THINK ANYONE WILL BELIEVE THIS AGAIN?


It is ironic and of course amazingly hypocritical that the Department of Justice and the FBI had a press conference to again raise the issue of Russian election interference. The reality is, that the DOJ and the FBI have been the biggest perpetrators of election interference in the history of this country. They have engaged in  constant election interference for the last 8 years.

Of course, we all remember the Russian collusion hoax that the DOJ investigated for 1 1/2 years, when it is proven the FBI knew it was a hoax before the investigation even began.

Then there was Russian hack of the Democrat National committee that the Crowdstrike investigation concluded that it was an internal leak downloaded internally.

We also remember the FBI jerking Hillary Clinton around in the lead up to 2016 election.

Then the indictment of a dozen Russians for engaging in the supposed hack, who when their lawyers showed up for a hearing, the special council dropped the indictment. It was nothing more than a opportunity for a news event.

Then we had the Hunter Biden laptop story that the FBI and DOJ labeled more Russian disinformation, even when they intentionally lied, as they knew it was in fact true.

Of course, the 51 Intelligence experts who blamed the Russians for the Hunter Biden laptop story.

Then we have the DOJ bringing multiple charges against the Republican candidate for President, all just more election interference on a grand scale.

These people have no shame, have no sense of justice and are disgrace to the country. They no longer have any credibility and only a fool would believe anything that they endorse.

As for the Russians, we are expected to believe that they have the influence to sway elections through some social media efforts, while we witness multiple billions of dollars in political ads, often downright lies, that seem to have marginal effects on influencing voters. Again, only fools would believe any of it.

 

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Rejected by EU, Turkey embraces BRICS.

 TURKEY'S DECADES LONG EFFORT TO JOIN EU ENDS

BRICS WILL WELCOME WITH OPEN ARMS



Turkey has officially indicated that is desiring to join the BRICS economic cooperative, it will be a pivotal enhancement to BRICS. Turkey is geographically a important trading route for BRICS, it is the bridge between Asia and Europe and is a growing industrial market. It would be perfect fit for BRICS.

Turkey is the first NATO member, which is a military alliance, not an economic alliance, to join BRICS. At present there are dozens of new members interested in joining. If the disputes continue to escalate between the EU and Hungary and Slovakia, they may be next to consider allying with BRICS. I would expect that would create a conflict that would result in their being forced out of the EU.

While NATO may not like this development, it will not push this into an either or situation. It would most likely end with Turkey being lost as a pivotal NATO member.

This development just adds to growing frustration worldwide with sanctions, threats and intimidation by the west to be either,"with us or you are our enemy" Many independent nations do not want to be told who they can trade or cooperate with and many would like to be neutral in geopolitical disputes. While efforts to force submission are continuing, they are failing at an accelerating rate. 

It appears that a multi-polar economic world is coming, the question is will there be economic cooperation between the groups or continued effort to enforce the, "with us or against us" policy.





Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Ukraine government decimated by purge and resignations.

 7 POSITIONS FIRED OR RESIGN

FOREIGN MINISTER DMITRY KULEBA RESIGNS


A good portion of Ukraine's government has been replaced overnight as Zelensky has fired, among others, Deputy Prime minister for European affairs, Minister of strategic industries, Minister of Justice, Minister of environmental protection. This led to the resignation of well respected Foreign minister Dmitry Kuleba. Whether that is all or there are more to come one can only guess.

It is pivotal time for Ukraine as the Kursk offensive is contained with a reported loss of near 9000 troops. The eastern front is rapidly collapsing as a shortage of men and materials, coupled with exhausted troops, has resulted in a severe loss of morale. The news out of Kiev will most likely increase the anxiety and uncertainty of the troops. It may be increasingly difficult to risk ones life in a rapidly deteriorating situation.

Whether these changes were instituted by Zelenky or demanded by Washington is a good question. Maybe Lindsey Graham can fly over and give them a pep talk.

Many claim that Zelinsky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, a former film producer, is the most powerful man in the government and is making most of the decisions.

These newest changes have followed major changes in the defense and military earlier in the year. It is unlikely that these changes will be able to change the momentum or the fundamental basics that have resulted in this catastrophe for Ukraine.






Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Immigration, deportation, big issue in Euroland.

 UNLIMITED IMMIGRATION COMING TO AN END IN EUROZONE

DEPORTATIONS PLANNED IN MORE COUNTRIES



While immigration is still a big issue in the United States, it is also a big issue in the Eurozone. The experiment by the EU to allow anyone who sets foot into any country to be able to move freely to any other member of the EU is at the root of the debate.

Brexit, for the UK to leave the EU, was mostly about unlimited immigration. At present most of the eastern European member nations have refused to allow this free movement and erected barriers to control immigration.

So far the UK, Germany, Austria and Italy are working on plans to implement some form of deportations of those they deem as undesirable out of their countries.

Most of the new arrivals know where the most generous benefits are and proceed to enter those countries as soon as possible. It has created a drain on all those social services and with mostly stagnant economies there are not enough jobs to provide work for these new arrivals. It has created a backlash that is now beginning to effect the results in every election in the EU. In Germany there are reported large apartment buildings full of immigrants on public assistance with no work opportunities. It has created an undesirable situation for both immigrants and the citizens.

Much of this has been compounded by the Ukraine conflict as it has added millions of Ukrainian women and children that have also become qualified for assistance.  This coupled with high energy prices due to sanctions on Russian energy has amplified the situation.

While many realize that the divisions in the U.S. are the most severe in since the civil war,  social problems in the EU are far more volatile. It is likely that in the near future every government will be replaced or under pressure to address these problems and with large percentages of immigrants, without any real connection to these countries, it is formula for serious unrest.





Monday, September 2, 2024

Harris replays Stealth campaign.

 DO NOTHING, SAY NOTHING 

TRUMP BAD, DEMOCRATS GOOD



A campaign of the simple minded for the simple minded, but it is effective in modern America. A campaign that has no policy other than more of the same.  This coupled with the old standbys of, "they are going to take your social security", they are going to outlaw abortion and they are all going to rule like Hitler. Very simple, for the very simple minded.

Then deny all the chaos and missteps that created the present problems and claim that if elected you will fix the problems you created. Only to believed by the very simple minded.

While much of the country is hoping for more government handouts, lower prices, free college and free and easily available abortions, the world is on the brink of nuclear war. But of course, nuclear war has never happened in this generations lifetime or anyone else for that matter, so it most likely will never happen.

The reality is, it will happen if the present bunch of geniuses in Washington continue to manage our foreign policy. It seems they also believe it is just never going to happen. 

One reason it has not yet happened is that Russia is prevailing in the present proxy war in Ukraine. A U.S. instigated war that was predicted by many, years ago, if they continued to push NATO expansion to the doorstep of Russia. Of course, we are told and believed by the same simple minded that Russia wants to rule the world and only the United States can stand in their way. 

These same geniuses believed they could destroy Russia by war and sanctions and now it seems not to be working. They went all in, put their reputation and that of NATO on the line and how are they going to accept defeat? Can they accept defeat? or will they believe they can convince the simple minded that Russia planned to attack with nuclear weapons so they may need to preempt them with an attack of their own. I am sure they can muster up 50 intelligence community experts who will swear that it is all true.

After all once it starts, "What difference will it make",  anyway.