World Affairs

Why is Putin in Washington’s Crosshairs?

May 30, 2014 0

by MIKE WHITNEY “Washington wants to weaken Moscow economically by slashing its gas revenues and, thus, eroding its ability to defend itself or its interests. The US does not want an economically-integrated Europe and Asia. The de facto EU-Russian alliance is […]

World Affairs

The Colder War and the End of the Petrodollar

May 30, 2014 0

By Marin Katusa The mainstream media are falling over themselves talking about Russia’s just-signed “Holy Grail” gas deal with China, which is expected to be worth more than $400 billion. But here’s what I think […]

Financial

Our “Make It Look Good” Economy Has Failed

May 30, 2014 0

By Charles Hugh Smith When rigged numbers are the basis of our success, we have failed. The essence of the U.S. economy is make it look good: never mind quality or long-term consequences, just make […]

Government

Debt Rattle May 29 2014: The New Normal is Negative

May 30, 2014 0

By The Automatic Earth Arthur Rothstein President Roosevelt tours drought area, Bismarck, North Dakota August 1936 No, the nonsense will not stop, and neither will the torture. At least 5 years into the alleged recovery, […]

Government

U.S. Gold Holdings Close to Zero-Rob Kirby

May 29, 2014 0

By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com  Financial analyst Rob Kirby is an expert on forensic macroeconomics.  His research shows central bankers are starting to not trust each other.  Kirby cites Austria’s recent demand to audit its gold […]

Government

The So-called War on Terror Is A Criminal Fraud

May 28, 2014 0

Interview with Michael Keefer By Michael Keefer and Kourosh Ziabari Canadian scholar Prof. Michael Keefer believes that the US-engineered project of War on Terror is a “criminal fraud” that has virtually extinguished American democracy and […]

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