What will be concerning to reasonable and rational individuals are the changes taking place in the philosophies of the state institutions, changes to civil rights, as well as the Social contract. There is an increasing reduction in the rights of people, when put in direct contact with the established authorities. The individual is continuing to depreciate in value terms, as well as the collective will -and the growing issues exposed in these videos illustrate what is also on the increase in US, Canada and growing in the UK and Europe too. Things will continue to deteriorate as time goes on, as the crisis continues to develop. We are loosing our civil liberties, which are being removed by the developing autocratic institutions This dangerous issue has been growing for a decade or more.
We are seeing numerous attacks on various groups in society particularly the weak and vulnerable, as the establishment takes direct action against its citizens. The latest attack, is on the average man's right in the UK to have the ability, to take legal action regarding numerous issues. Legal aid will be cut for a wide range of civil cases, including: Divorce, welfare benefits and school exclusion appeals, Employment, Immigration where the person is not detained, Clinical negligence and personal injury. We are seeing a plethora of legislative and policy changes.
We also see the proliferation of debt collection agencies (licenced by the state,) who are buying cheap debt, from which to harvest profit, in this over-leveraged and toxic asset environment. The future for many citizens is looking bleak and as the elite see their fiat value shrink, due to inflation from central banks and the transfer of banking and finance debt being transferred to public debt. Cries for austerity, are the demands from the rich and the banking creditors.
US risks war with China and Russia - World War III - Pt 1/2 - 04-25-2011. Libya and the AFRICOM US African interest
US risks war with China and Russia - World War III - Pt 2/2 - 04-25-2011.
Pakistan Warns US & India Against Covert Operations - 'Could Result In A Catastrophe' - 5/5/2011
http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif China To USA: 'If You Mess With Pakistan You Will Be Messing With China' - Webster Tarpley
For those looking for a excellent overview of the system and the crises which now cover the Western World. These videos by Zeitgeist will give an individual an excellent overview of the: Monetary System its Character and Objective. In addition, there is a study by The Venus Project,which give scientific alternatives and options to our present system. There are very few organizations who are able to articulate a complete or comprehensive approach, to a new way of both understanding and delivering a way forward for nations around the world today.
If there were ever a moment when One should stop, look and listen, now is such a moment. We must all now see, to varying degrees, the lies and fraud in the current system. The pain and suffering which the majority have to endure so that a minority can enjoy their standard of living. Also, we have all played our part in supporting the continuation of the treatment we are now experiencing and are continuing to support, by our apathy and temporary feeling of gain. We now need to look, not only at our interests, but beyond our own interest, if only to look at our families and friends who are effected by the growing crises, at the very least, as a starting point -and to start understanding the System's activities.
Treat yourself to a moment of education, on the subject of how you are kept too busy, to see or analyze, as we run our busy lives to their end. Living without enough time to realize, why? And where it has all gone.
As the lower levels of Western Societies see their value fall to new lows. The targeting of the addicted are just one of the easier group to target for contempt. Whilst we continue to make payments for the banking and financial crises in the West. This addiction section of societies today, are just one of many resented groups, who have been put into the arena of contempt by the media and the austerity public policies. There are many other groups and social services targeted by the political and business elites, many more are being added via the contempt list. What is clear to many now, is, this is only the beginning. Savings, Pensions and the Unemployed, Public Services, Taxes indirect and direct and Labor Value and Jobs are all under attack. These unemployed and addiction groups are targeted with impunity, for both government savings -and, as tools, just one of many vilified sections of our modern society and life styles, living under the free market capital system, as it still attempts to call itself.
We can see through this program, just how desirable it is to be a free loader in today's Western Liberal Societies. Whether your out on the street and or, with an addiction.
This is a group of seven videos which make up the single program giving an inside perspective to Canada's Vancouver street problems and their social misfits as they are described somewhat mildly. This example could be reflected into many Western states today.
Streets Of Plenty - 1 of 7 - Vancouver Homeless Doc
Streets Of Plenty - 2 of 7 - Vancouver Homeless Doc
Streets Of Plenty - 3 of 7 - Vancouver Homeless Doc
Streets Of Plenty - 4 of 7 - Vancouver Homeless Doc
Streets Of Plenty - 5 of 7 - Vancouver Homeless Doc
Streets Of Plenty - 6 of 7 - Vancouver Homeless Doc
Streets Of Plenty - 7 of 7 - Vancouver Homeless Doc
I said back on November of 2008 that oil would require a price of 75-80 dollars to cover the needs of oil producing countries at this time. Between the deflationary Western economies and the Euro convulsion and crises, improving the dollar value whilst storing inflation and debt for our future. How is this likely to play itself out in the short to medium term? The answer to that question can only be answered after the forth quarter, as expressed through the analysis of the end of year's outcomes for 2010.
There is one certifiable fact that will be made clear by the end of 2010-11, which is, whether the system of many Western economies and their States -and the finance system of the West, have any real or shared interests surrounding policies of shared activity for recovery going into 2011. With capital looking for gains, from anywhere it can, to obtain both profit in the short term, with growth and future development in the long term. Western economies are not going to be seen as the rich humus soil for sowing future seeds for profit. The direction taken by capital, may expose, the short term question as far less relevant, when compared to the long term outlook and the West's position.
I see the existing system of capital, embedding itself into new and un-indebted economies. Capital is indifferent with regard to the people's struggles. It will move to where money, price and value, are best rewarded. Where real ownership of the production processes and control of labor exist -and, where real asset values for their portfolios show hard assets.
This lack of production and growth in Western societies (which is against the logic in nature in the long term, in the majority of environments), in comparison to Eastern economies is now growing closer. With the East's material needs and wants, as well as the new western style appetites being pandered to by profit seeking capital. Finally for the East, capital sees its future development at the table of growth and success for the East, which is likely to bring about great changes in the future. Empires have come and gone throughout history, due to their indebtedness and stagnation -followed by the decay of their economies and Old Order conflicts. And, by the development of fringe and dynamic nations and civilization's merging, then, taking over. Capital as a by-product of redevelopment or rebirth, will brush old systems aside -and, unless major changes take place within this period of decay the outcome will be no different again. As well as their developing education and technology advances for the East. If, positive changes don't take place during this systemic crisis, we may see the West in the future, looking like the tribes of Easter Island during their period of decay.
Why is it so hard to find somebody who understands the reason for the strengthening Dollar. I will explain my understanding of the dollar's recent improvements and it will take the future to support my analysis, as well as the reader's belief, in my understanding of the points I am about to make.
Reserve Currency Status origins.
First and most importantly, it must be understood that the dollar is the Reserve Currency of the world. Yes, there is a basket of currencies, or SDR, they have more to do with pegging currencies today and are used by the IMF and others as part of the system of world trade -and are not used directly for payments, as, is the dollar. This dollar status has existed following the Bretton Wood Conference of 1944. As the majority of gold in the world was held by the US, followed by France, due to the international payments made by states to the US during WW1 and leading up the Second World War. America found itself with an opportunity to put itself forward, as the world reserve currency, as well as establishing itself as the newly formed world banker, with the addition of the IMF and World Bank. All of these new roles including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) came from the Bretton Wood Conference.
This has given the US a unique opportunity above all States in the world. America is able to export its Fiat Currency and monetize (or print) its dollar with impunity to some degree. For as long as it continues to be the Reserve Currency. When central bank's monetize their currencies and are limited to that nation state's borders, this QE activity results in inflation, in most cases.
The background on inflation, QE style.
Now, lets look at how this helps the US at this time, more than any period of the past. When Quantitative Easing takes place with a State's Central Bank(S) (with the exception of the US), printing new Fiat Currency, as a rule, produce results that are very predictable in its effect on the economy. The group who first receive the new fiat currency or QE, feel 'all' of the benefits, because, it has not reached the pockets of the people or purchasers. By that I mean 'below,' the Central Bank(s), Government and Finance as well as Merchant Traders of the system -and specifically in that order. Once the newly available money is borrowed into existence, this money begins to circulate and compete for the existing commodities, goods and services, which begin to drive up the costs due to competition for the limited or existing resources. Where the full damage is felt, is, in the costs of goods and services to the ordinary person, who see the costs of their goods and services rise, due to competition, the additional Fiat Currency which now circulates, dilutes and increasing the costs of those goods and services.
War as an option.
The additional mechanism or option, which must also be mentioned is War. War has historically been very productive for the State and Private Finance, for economic reasons. Firstly, you can print with impunity again. Why? Because armament spending does not reach the streets, comparatively to peace times, during the war effort, due to the concentration of heavy manufacturing, away from consumer manufacturing. People are also more likely to be asked to support the war effort by reserving their expenditure and putting their savings into State Bonds to help the effort. At the end of the War, the potential inflation can be taken off the streets before it circulates -usually, by taxation and social service cuts, (or public spending). This allows the fiscal resources to accumulate, which can be destroyed or taken out of the economy before their effects are felt. The wealthier business owners are very happy to join the State during such times, as it enriches them, during the state contract procurement opportunities that are on offer.
Summary of the above.
With this backdrop, we can now look at how the US is benefiting at the present time. Because of the dollar reserve status, the QE policy of the US can leave its country's boarders avoiding the monetizing effects, as the QE circumvents the lower levels of the internal economy and goes abroad. The US or IMF are securitizing the bailout funding and the new US monetizing policy, can only be describe as the production of monopoly money, as it goes abroad, outside the internal economy and into the international economies of the EU, et al. Why? Because it is used to purchase foreign goods and services (or assets). The IMF are in the process of buying foreign assets with these new loans offered to distressed EU states, with debtor obligation and interest costs attached. Not to mention their sovereignty, which now comes under US controls. All paid for with newly printed Dollars and Bonds, which are sterilized in the process. The IMF/World Bank's debtors, are the real potential economic recovery machine for the US economy. There are very few reasons why the US could not continue to print any amount of fiat currency, without immediate danger to itself, as the US has cleverly expanded its internal monetary system to a world US dollar system.
Potential Danger 1.
The danger, as I see it, comes from a very small number of sources, of which I will now list. The EU monetary system could compete for the Reserve Currency status or be chosen by a group of nations, who no longer trust or are unhappy with America's position and economic condition. This makes the EU's present crisis, the first and main reason for the US dollar strengthening. As long as this EU crisis diverts attention from the US -and the European wealth holders worry, money will run to the only option open between the Reserve Currency options of the US dollar or Euro. Also, I believe they are aware of this point and are choosing to support the dollar as the preferred resting place. This will be more to do with the possibility, that, the EU monetary system is now being judged as a terminal case, to the real wealth holders in the European Monetary System.
Potential Danger 2.
Next, there are countries who are developing alternatives to the dollar system. Iran have been taking steps to develop an International Exchange alternative system to compete with many of the US and UK exchange services for the trade oil exchange markets. It should be remembered what happened to SH for selling oil in Euros back in the late 80's and early 90's.
Potential Danger 3.
Finally, there is a concerted effort on the part of a number of Eastern Block States to look for an alternative mechanism for international or global payment system as well as strengthening member relationships. These organizations were originally open to Anglo-American membership but were looked at as de jure by the western powers they are now de facto and the offer of membership no longer exists.
Summary
Looking back over the above objects and trying to give a view of which of these outcomes may be on the horizon, unfortunately, my understanding of the overall macro political environment sees the second danger having the most likely outcome. If the global powers can not make use of the EU crisis to improve their position and the issues move back to the parities listed in the statement. I see a real possibility of the expansion of offensive foreign policies expanding in the Middle East. This global crisis has not -and will not, go away. Why, because the systems have not changed in their intentions or direction, it has simply moved the next stage of the game.
I little bit of reality, from the late great George Carlin in 2005, a truly missed individual. George died on the 22nd June 2008. His warnings in the show are HERE AND NOW!
Where is the BIS and the nation states' Central Banks and what is the economic and political conditions of the UK and US Governments, as 2009 comes to a close.
Banks and Conglomerates continue to collapse and if the condition of some of the first group of supported institutions like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and GMAC as well as A.I.G are an example of the crisis and bailout's effects, the system has not recovered, contrary to the Treasury Secretary's view and, is still on the edge of a precipice.
The growing number of Zombie institutions express the future of a number of the 'To Big To Fail' groups, who will require permanent infusions to keep these Zombie institutes from total collapse. These institutes will continue to drain the working man of their future, as these group's debt are passed on through taxes, much of which will be hidden in inflation and interest rate increases in the future.
It should be noted, that there will be a period of contradiction born out of the infusions and QE effects, before the negative effects express themselves. The amount of quantitative easing that has taken place, particularly in the UK and US, is likely to express itself as new credit and green shoots, you cannot put trillions of dollars into the system without mutating the effects of the systemic crisis. Inflation and the devaluation of these national currencies will result from these policies, although only when, as in Germany in the 1920s, the following conditions are met will the full effect be realised.
When quantitative easing took place in Germany as a result of reparations, forced on Germany from 1919-23 following WW1. The result of quantitative easing led to hyperinflation. The act of QE is the only act, which has the potential of effecting currency values, leading to hyperinflation. Whilst the additional Fiat Currency stays off the streets, the effects will not be felt. But, if that currency goes outside the commercial environment and into the general economy, the only way to stop its negative effects on the economy, is to take the QE out of the system as taxes -and not allow it rotate or be reinvested into the economy. As this will not happen in reality, the effects will be to over inflate the value of goods and services.
Whilst the German people were fearful they stored their cash and held back on spending the QE, which locked away the natural effects of QE on the system. The false idea that quantitative easing had limited effects on the economy, was the general view at the beginning. The problem came when the people felt things were beginning to improve. The German People's actions in spending their stored cash, triggered the beginning of the hyper-inflationary conditions, which spiralled out of control, as QE followed more QE.
The following video expresses the conditions surrounding the German crises at that time, which led to their national economic collapse. By considering the circumstances or causality one can see the potential dangers, whilst not as catastrophic, one would hope, many millions will loose their livelihoods and or homes. And, with a real risk of Economic Depression looming. Governments are trying to re-inflate bubbles and promote new bubbles to delay the effects of the crisis, none of these policies are solving the systemic crisis. The system under such conditions, has, on more than one occasion, used war to purge and redevelop the system to produce new markets and deliver the interests of the powerful oligarchs. The present foreign policies, do little to make one feel confident, that these options aren't under consideration of further expansion in the future.
The difference between the story of the quantitative easing resulting from Germany's reparations and today, is, that the reparations of today, are set by the Governments on behalf of the International Finance System and the interest of International Corporations. In addition too the long term interests of the US and UK government's Foreign Policies and national interests.
This subject is going to gain in value as time and change turns to desperation. The time to consider this subject is now. This Video is an excellent film, as an introduction for anyone with even the tiniest interest, too those, with a real interest in seeing the wonders, that, this world has to offer -and how our choices and actions effect the system. Would you support our choices and actions if more consideration were given to judgement. A stark reminder of what we are doing in the name of appetite, choice and consumption.
Here is the Trailer of this beautifully revealing film, which is worth putting aside the time to watch!
As we look at the options and possibilities, surrounding our future, as always, there are major choices to make on major issues. We could just wait and see what tomorrow brings and do so on occasions. But this decision to wait, does not take into account the effects that waiting has, on tomorrow's outcome.
Think of this as an example! The old job I hated ends -and a new job falls on my lap. Saying yes, to this new job, is the beginning of your involvement in a major decision and the actions and their effects that follow, are not the end of that decision and its effects, but the beginning! This is how one might better consider more of our decisions and actions than we do at present. As having the ability, if not the force, to change the total direction of our lives and the directions of those lives we come into contact with. Oh, and I did say 'major decision'. It's for you to decide on, what actions you value as major decision and so important.
I believe, developing Biodiversity knowledge and the skills in those fields, are akin to making the choice between waiting for the New Job and being ahead of the curve, in our future direction and development. Whether, we are dragged there, kicking and screaming or unconscious, is not the issue. The outcome will be the same! We are going there, that choice, like the force of time or the future, is unstoppable.
The Man-made Global Warming Hoax (Part 1)
This first video ask you to look at your choices and whether logic demands activity. It's well worth watching!
The Most Terrifying Video You'll Ever See
In this video GregCraven (and his Book,)(also his Site,) he plays devil's advocate on the argument set by the above video. Again, well worth your consideration. The view I hold, is, that there are positive choices to be made and prosperous outcomes lying in wait, both economically and morally as responsible custodians of the Earth, making the experience of Biodiversity Knowledge an intelligent and prosperous act. How It All Ends
Whilst I am not qualified to state how the Carbon issue is effecting the climate. You don't have to be Einstein to work out, that, the Earth's resources do not have an unlimited capacity for plunder and wasteful consumption. There's no future for the present system in its present form, we must have a Transport and Agricultural revolution. We now see major air pollution and growing respiratory health issues in these megalopolises, due to emissions and tree and plant life loses. So, if we don't burn, choke or have to jump off continents, due to heat and water transferral geographically. Due to local water supplies, leaving on freight ships, bound for fruit bowls and tables on the opposite hemisphere or regions. We will also see a time when, people will be unable to get food in the West, as we see in other parts of the world today.
Machines can extract the Earth's Resources on scales not seen before in human history. These activities are done in the name of human appetites for these resources and energy requirements. The philosophy, of Exponential National Growth of the present system continues to prevail; how illogical is that perspective, 'exponential growth? Sound familiar, isn't that another word for bubble!
Please consider watching this video called HOME above!
G. Edward Griffin has a relatively clearly defined story of the Fed and the position the American people find themselves in, as a result of the Federal Reserve Act in 1913 and the behavior of the Bankers, amongst others. I do not say I agree with the philosophical perspective in detail terms, but I can see the reasoning behind the view. My reason for using these videos is help people understand how the Fed as well as the world's Central Banks and Governments have behaved explicitly and for those who are interested in the Fed's birth and behavior.
Secret Meeting On Jekyll Island The Creature From Jekyll Island Part 1 of 5
Secret Meeting On Jekyll Island The Creature From Jekyll Island Part 2 of 5
Secret Meeting On Jekyll Island The Creature From Jekyll Island Part3 of 5
Secret Meeting On Jekyll Island The Creature From Jekyll Island Part 4 of 5
Secret Meeting On Jekyll Island The Creature From Jekyll Island Part 5 of 5
Here is an example of the present leaders of the US under Obama and who where directly involved in both the Federal Bank and now the Treasury Timothy Geithner.
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Questions Geithner & Bernanke About A Global Currency
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