I have dealt with many governments in my life and I have come to understand you CANNOT and SHOULD NEVER put your opponent in a box publicly for his own political livelihood is then on the line and he MUST respond or be overthrown. This is simple common sense in international politics and I have […]

I have warned that China’s exports were an illusion and that there was a huge carry trade borrowing dollars in Hong Kong at 1% and depositing the money in China getting 6%. But trade tracks money, not goods, so the illusion that China was still expanding was a good one – but still just an […]

Government Statistics When we look at the economics or government, we have to sort through the games to even get close to reality. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, government accounts for about 8% of jobs in the United States. Here is their breakdown using numbers easily accessible on the BLS website going into the peak […]

  The propaganda never stops from both sides and to get at the truth just reading the press is next to impossible. The Russians keep touting this was a US plot, and the US keeps trying to wiggle into the situation but the GRASS-ROOTS people do not leave for they are pissed-off at government in […]

We are still awaiting panic cycles at the end of the month so this is not over until the fat lady sings as they say, albeit we do not expect military action between any major powers before the October/November time period. For Obama to claim that a public vote in Crimea would violate the Constitution […]

We seem to have achieved the February low and the S&P 500 is starting to take the lead from the Dow. This is reflecting the broadening of the markets as more capital is starting to move into the market for economic and geopolitical reasons. February saw an outside reversal to the upside and we may […]

I seem to be well read around the globe. If there is one position I am consistent on is that I have NEVER met with any government that is honest or for the people regardless of its declared stance – it is always about their own self-interest. Governments, of every variety, are only interested in […]

Mr Putin said he had ordered his troops on military exercises near the border between western Russia and Ukraine to return to bases after completing all of their tasks. There remains a serious question if Yanukovych is alive or dead. Putin has stated: “After he came to Russia, I saw him once, that was literally two […]

  The rumors that Yanukovch has died are being denied by Russia. However, neither side has produced any proof. It would be now simple for Yanukovch to step to the camera and proudly claim his throne as the Czar of Ukraine under the fake election to pretend the whole of Ukrainian people voted for this […]

Everyone who knows me, knows I was very fond of Margaret Thatcher. We had some very deep conversations that revealed her true character and wisdom. She knew her history and that is one common bond we had. I loved how she would say “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something […]