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The Petrodollar Era Faces A Quiet But Defining Shift
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 7 months ago
“The true story, then, is not about one currency falling or another rising, but about the slow reshaping of the system itself”
Why is this important? The dollar’s preeminence as a global reserve currency has stabilized the US financialized economy and provided a degree of competitive advantage as a global consumer. How else can a financialized economy compete with productive economies? President Trump's war of choice...
The Petrodollar Loop Supporting the Treasury Market Is Broken
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 2 Likes • 7 months ago
“The virtuous loop that has seen America underwrite stability in the Middle East has been broken.”
United States military dominance over Iran was never in doubt. The US spends 90+ times more than what Iran spends on its military. The fact that the United States can kill and destroy, at will, is unremarkable due to its vast military superiority. The ability of the United States to decapitate...
Ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline, Trump threatens Iran's energy infrastructure
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 3 Likes • 7 months ago
“President Donald Trump has threatened major strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure and bridges ahead of his latest deadline to open the Strait of...”
When has the tactic of massive aerial bombardment of civilian targets ever worked? Bombing civilian targets didn't work during World War II, Korea, or Vietnam. Massive aerial bombardment of civilian targets didn't work in Gaza. Who came up with this plan?
Donald Trump's Nightmare Scenario as Chances of GOP Massacre Jump
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 5 Comments • 2 Likes • 7 months ago
“If Democrats flip the House and Senate, the party is poised to launch Cabinet impeachments and investigations of Trump's finances.”
My prediction is still that President Donald Trump will quit, citing health reasons, and flee the United States. Although, the list of places where Trump would be welcome seems to be shrinking. Trump Tower Tel Aviv?
The latest comic strips from the Creators Syndicate (3/31)
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 7 months ago
Click on the seed link to view all the cartoons. There are also biographies for the cartoonists in the link. If anyone wishes to post cartoons from another source, please, provide a link.