France, Germany Bicker over Export Surplus
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Germany may have lost its position as the world’s leading exporter to China, but its dominance in the export market still has its fellow euro-zone members hot under the collar.
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Category: News Desk
Greenspan Expressing Doubts re Nonsensical Ayn Rand Philosophy
One of the things you’ve got to say for Alan Greenspan is that he has at least a modicum of intellectual honesty. Despite the ghastliness that started in Black September 2008, most free-market fundamentalists have continued to hold to, if not intensity, their commitment to their “faith-based” economic views.
German Resistance To Greek Bailout Disturbing Other Europeans
Over this past weekend, a lot of people were asking me a lot of questions about whether the Germans were “going to” bail out Greece.
NYC Cabs SYSTEMATICALLY Gouged Riders for MILLIONS
What a surprise – NOT 😉 !!! If you’ve ever felt you were being ripped off in a New York City cab ride, YOU’RE PROBABLY RIGHT … “The drivers’ scheme, the Taxi and Limousine Commission said, involved 1.8 million rides and cost passengers an average of $4 to $5 extra per trip.
Gorbachev “Won” Cold War for World, NOT Reagan for US w Star War Fantasies
IHT piece confirms view Cold War won by Gorbachev for whole world, not Reagan Star Wars fantasies.
IHT piece confirms view Cold War won by Gorbachev for whole world, not Reagan Star Wars fantasies.
Economic Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians?
Foreign Policy magazine argues that Israel and Palestine are both tiny areas, basically large metropolises, and that it is in the economic interests of both to find a working peace. Herein lies on the only real hope of peace, and it is the issue that politicians and mediators should focus on. A refereshing look at a very jaded topic.
