The ultimate objectives are to make the external (dollar denominated) debt go fly high in developing Countries, as well as the privatisation of the wealthy States… Never forget the old and new Henry Kissinger’s aphorims: “Depopulation should be the highest priority of US foreign policy towards the Third World.” (1974 National Security Council Memorandum) …
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Oct 07
Is China set to join Russia and Iran in support of Syria?
“The pro-Assad Al-Masdar (citing an unnamed SAA “senior officer”), said Chinese “personnel and aerial assets” are set to arrive within weeks”, Tyler Durden reported on ZeroHedge two weeks ago. “Beijing has taken decision to take part in combating IS and sent its vessels to the Syrian coast. (…) It is known, that China has joined …
Sep 26
More links for newbies
Mar 13
Deficit cuts and the obious link with recession
It is a debated issue in these times, that of deficit cuts, along with the less famous theme of the “end of growth” and that of the finite nature of resources on hearth. In his Museletter 249, Richard Heinberg connects them in a summary of thoughts which may turn useful to those aiming to understand why …
Mar 12
First gas extraction from methane hydrate
A Japanese energy explorer said on Tuesday it extracted gas from offshore methane hydrate deposits for the first time in the world, as part of an attempt to achieve commercial production within six years. (Reuters) Methan hydrate is an interesting source of energy, due to its high energy density: one cubic meter of combustible ice …
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