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European Union Members Fight Bribes And Corruption Costing Them 120 Billion Euros Yearly

News Analysis: At a cost of 120 Billion Euros ($158 Billion Dollars) Yearly, The European Union (EU), is trying to come to grips with this ‘Grand Vol’. Bribes paid and General Corruption at all levels of Government and Private Business, many people think, is of even Greater Cost than that which has been estimated.

Economic Recovery in Europe cannot advance as it should with this Unaudited Flow of Funds perhaps leaving Europe and going to “Safer Environs” for the Miscreants. If one adds in Repatriated Funds being sent out of Europe to other Continents an anticipated recovery may take longer to achieve.

Even more costly is the fact, that much like in America (the Wealthiest and perhaps Most Corrupt Nation in terms of Amount of Money involved in Individual “Deals”) are the Ideas, Inventions, and Technologies that will never see the ‘Light of Day’ without Payoffs; it is Systemic throughout High Technology Industries (especially Aircraft Manufacturing). Management will never utilize a Product unless they “Own a Piece of It”! Who in America ever goes to Prison for Bribery in getting Federal or State Contracts?

One cannot put a Price Tag on the cost to Europe or in America; “Pay if you want to Play”.

Legitimate Governments, Corporations, and Citizens need to adopt the Mantra: “Take the Thievery Away, We will Not Pay”.

Reality.

 Reference: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26014387

☆ The Four+ Trillion Dollar Indebtedness ‘Joke’ On Americans

News Analysis: The Reality of Four+ Trillion Dollars of U.S. Federal Reserve Debt mustered by the ‘Brilliance’ of the departed former head of the U.S.  Federal Reserve is barely recognized by the U.S. News Media. $834+ Million Dollars was the amount that  was initially on the “Fed’s” books when the Employment Term commenced.  

In spite of the expenditures by this aforementioned Economic ‘Genius’, Unemployment in America has remained dismal. In fact more Americans than ever before are not even seeking employment.

The “Fed’s” Approach in propping up the economy, as it tried to do, was a Sophomoric Idea.  Americans (on top of this “Fed” Debt) are  being presently “Hammered” by an Ineptly Designed Health-care Law;  some people say to promote a person’s “Legacy” in American History. If one is to Talk the Talk, He must be able to Walk the Walk. Inexperienced Amateur “Wannabees” need not apply. They just “Mess Things Up”.

Unfortunately for the American Citizenry, the Four+ Trillion Dollars of “Fed” Debt will have to be dealt with by They, their Children, and Grand children; The Damage has already been done by the Person that Departed.

It is alleged than more of the Chicanery will continue by the new replacement at the “Fed” even though only scant benefits have occurred to the American Economy.

One thing Americans can be sure of, the Mass Media will discuss the Effete State of the American Economy in the most Glowing of Terms (as will be expected of Minions of the U.S. White House). Conversely, in the two forthcoming Elections, Americans who are tired of being treated as Freiers, can vote out the Inept Regime with all of its Baggage.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/ali-meyer/bernanke-leaves-fed-record-balance-sheet-4102138000000

☆ Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Develops A “Hole In Its Keel”?

News Analysis: The Vigilant Efforts of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, of Nevada, is at odds with the Wishful Thinking of some White House Members regarding the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Their wanting Congress to ‘Rubber Stamp’ their Scheme has many Senators and Members of the House of Representatives saying “NO”. They want to analyze what the White House Minions may have tentatively agreed to. Many people think Corporations Establishing International Laws is Wrong (as allegedly the ‘TPP’ allows).

Senator Reid, who has before shown his Independent Thinking in similar matters, does not want a “Rush To Judgment” regarding the ‘TPP’.

A seldom discussed element of the ‘TPP’ is why China and Russia, who both abut the Pacific Ocean, are not included in this ‘Partnership’. Perhaps residual ‘Cold War’ Mentalities continue to permeate the White House? This, in spite of the fact that China has purchased approximately $1.3 TRILLION DOLLARS of U.S. Federal Securities!

Many Economists realize that if China were to Withdraw from the U.S. Securities Market, a “1929” Scenario would be a Reality for Americans unfortunately. What would the White House do then? Again, go to Las Vegas, Nevada for some Entertainment?

Hopefully, Independent Thinkers like Harry Reid will provide a balance to the  ‘TPP’ Teeter-Totter.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/l85u9dm

☆ German Wind Farm Projects (GWFP) Benefit Project Creators While Investors Get To Dine On “Sour” Kraut

News Analysis: High Yields for Investors in German Wind Farm Projects (GWFP)  has been dismal. Inaccurate Wind Projections, Poor Location Choices, Lack of Quality in Equipment used, Poor Equipment Coordination, and Inept Management have produced losses for many ‘GWFP’.

Since a mere 10% miscalculation of Estimated Wind Energy at a site can create a 30% reduction of anticipated Electricity Produced and Energy Sold.

Some people think the German Politicians in the “Rush to Be Green” did not put on their “Thinking Caps”. It behooved them to  extensively analyze the entire data available on Wind Farms  and the Government’s Methodology to promote the same. Apparently, this did not occur. Glaring irregularities on both Cost and Performance which are now well known were not discussed widely.

The “Ostrich Principle” used by many Environmentalists helped push Politicians to achieve their ‘Rush to Be Green’: Ignore the Costs, The Facts, The Probabilities, The Profits, and Rely on the Imagery (Just like a Hologram). 

The Reality that many people choose to ignore is: Coal and Petroleum are both Less Costly, More Efficient, and have Greater Consistent Reproducibility than any of the Fashionable “New Energy Sources” Marketed.

Hydro-Electric Power and Nuclear Energy are both Clean, Efficient and Reliable but have Cost and Other Issues of Geographic Scale that Governments need to examine.

Promoters who have a lot of “Hot Air” sell ‘GWFP’ to the Leichtglaubig very well. Oddly enough, for the Germans (with their renowned Technical Expertise over the Centuries), this appears to be the case regarding ‘GWFP’. A Promoter’s ‘Money-Maker’; a Investor’s Loss.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/wind-power-investments-in-germany-proving-riskier-than-thought-a-946367.html

When Seeing Canada, Visitors All Have Travel Companions: The Canadian Government

News Analysis: It is alleged that Canadian Intelligence Agents are monitoring Visitors to their Beautiful Country as the sight-seers travel about. Perhaps the Canadian Government is of the opinion that all “Visitors Are Potential Terrorists”?  Maybe the Visitors want to spy on Maple Syrup Processing? It may suspect a Terrorist Behind Every Tree; who knows.

Travelers may want to avoid visiting Canada until it Ceases Abusing the Privacy Expectations of People. Visitors spend Millions of Dollars a year on Vacations and such each year in the that Country. Why give them ANY money while they treat the visitor with blatant disrespect by surreptitiously monitoring he or she? There are too many other Countries that will respect Visitors for being Visitors, and Not of Being Terrorists.

Obviously Deviant Thought (to the point of being a Mass Mental Paranoia) is evidenced by the Canadian Government’s Approval of such Intrusive Actions upon Visitors.

We can only suggest to our Many Readers who might consider visiting Beautiful Canada: “Stay Away, It Is Okay”.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1417987/canada-captured-data-airport-travellers-wi-fi

☆ A $391 Billion Dollar F-35 Aircraft Program To Serve Three Masters May Be Expected To Serve None Well

News Analysis:  The 35% Composite F-35 Aircraft is based on the Pentagon’s wishful thinking that Three Different Versions (with Varied Operational Parameters) can be combined into one Basic Aircraft Design. This $391 Billion Dollar Program, the most expensive Aircraft Program ever, displays the Military-Industrial Complex’s Mutual Onanistic Efforts.

The F-35 Cost Savings which were to be realized by this “Three-Into-One” Design Approach from the outset was questionable, at best. The Cost Overages are abundant now while the purported ‘Light-Weight Construction’ has each of these Versions allegedly at or above design limits.

Cracking of Structural Componentry, which is presently occurring in this Aircraft,  may be expected of stressed Carbon Composites may people think. Until the U.S. Air Force reveals if this was Composites or Metals Failure (or both) it will not bode well for an Alleged Super-Maneuverable Aircraft which this was Promoted to Be.

The Public Cannot see how a $391 Billion Dollar Aircraft have so many various ‘permanent’ and temporary problems; as the F-35 Pilots complain that the Aircraft Design does not allow them to see Enemy Aircraft Approaching from the Rear of their F-35’s (due to poor obstructed Fuselage Design).

As for the Air Frames’ Vaunted Cad/Cam Design Capabilities perhaps “Garbage In; Garbage Out” (GIGO) applies to their Multifarious Incorrect Engineering Assumptions. These errors have now been evidenced by these many problems such as “Structural Cracks” and “Shorter Aircraft Life Spans”.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-28/lockheed-f-35-develops-cracks-pentagon-s-tester-finds.html?cmpid=yhoo

☆ Touted World Financial Recovery From 2008 Has Legs Of Straw

News Analysis:  Nations’ Central Banks, led by the U.S. Federal Reserve and its  Chairman, who is departing shortly, used up his “Ammunition” against Deflation by keeping Interest Rates near Zero . Now what can he or his Replacement Minion do to lessen rates even further, if needed?

After five and one-half years, where is the “Great Recovery” his Cohorts in the U.S. White House promised voters. The “Shuck and Jive” that the Media have been passing on to the Public originated in the White House.

The touted Stock Market Recovery has been a “Bubble” with no substance to support it. Where are the heavy earnings to support the high Stock Prices? Where is the Abundant Manufacturing and Exports of Goods needed?

Now, Investors around the World appear to be understanding that a “Bubble-Master Created Bubble” may soon burst; as did the Real Estate Market and the Precious Metals Market.

Those who hold Bonds can expect elevated Interest Rates to destroy Market Values of the Low Interest Yielding Bonds fashionable during the “Bearded” Federal Reserve Leader’s questionable Reign.

Those “Masters of the Universe” in Banking, Commerce, and Finance who did not see the Debacle of 2008 looming in their immediate future (at that time) apparently again suffer from Myopia in not seeing the pending World-Wide Slump awaiting them shortly.

As for the U.S. White House and its lackeys, if things collapse, and they get dis-spirited, they can always fly to Las Vegas, Nevada and be entertained by their friends (as they did when Benghazi, Libya was on fire a couple of years ago).

Reality.

Reference: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/business/asian-shares-dive-as-fed-cut-sparks-emerging-market-fears/

Peru and Chile: Two Countries In A Mutual Dispute Become Two Winners To Salute

News Analysis: Peru and Chile have received a Ruling from the International Court of Justice, in the Hague,  regarding Maritime Boundary between the two Countries. Of the 38,000 km2 (14,672 mi2) in question, 22,000 km2 (8,494 mi2) went to Peru and 16.000 km2 (6,177 mi2), which was closer to shore, benefited Chile.

The best aspect of this arrangement is that it will allow two friendly abutting Nations to enjoy the Maritime Wealth of these stipulated portions, without question.

Both Chile and Peru have Wise Leaders who realize that Cooperation Outperforms Conflict Every Time.

Investors should consider putting some monies into these Two Countries for attainment of Long Term Financial Diversification. Both Countries offer many Business Opportunities to those with Foresight.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.peruviantimes.com/29/peru-starts-implementation-of-new-maritime-border/21411/

When Rats, Who Cannot Take The Heat, Think There Is A Fire, Are Prone To Abandon Ship

News Analysis: The Usurping of the U.S. Constitution’s First and Fourth Amendments along with the Abandonment of Sacrosanct Worlds’ Right To Individual Privacy by some American and British Civil Servants is causing the Interlopers grief. Their Haughty Days of Privacy Invasion are getting the “Light of Day” focused thereon. Like Cockroaches scurrying in the dark, they abhor visibility.

Today’s Nomination in Norway of the “World Revelation Master” should give other Cockroaches even more pause to think.

The FACT that these Civil Servants have produced NO PROOF that they have thwarted ANY Terrorist Attack Against America should produce shame for them. Lacking integrity, these ‘Sociopaths on a Spurious Mission’ do not care one iota about Privacy Invasion of the World.

The Countries which have substantial Privacy Invasion Laws should consider legal action against these Rats for their Thieving Actions. Perhaps a few years in Prison would make them realize the errors of their Sociopathic Behaviors they Committed Against Everyone In The World.

What International Legal Authority did they have for committing these Invasions for Many Years?

Their Elected Political Bosses (who disclaim knowledge of the scope of the Crimes) are no better than these Civil Servant Cockroaches.

This situation should be declared to be “Legalized Organized Crime By International States.”

Reality.

Reference: http://rt.com/news/gchq-head-resign-snowden-339/

Chinese Drank 1.865 Billion Bottles (155 Million Nine-Liter Cases) of Red Wine in 2013

News Analysis:  Red, the Chinese Color of Prosperity, may have influenced Chinese Citizens to enjoy both the Taste as well as the Appearance of the Wines they consumed. Now that China consumes more Red Wine than even France or Italy, Vinologists are ‘Getting the Business Message’ and are working on new Varieties for Chinese Consumption.

The growing sophistication of Consumers allows Greater Sales of Foreign Wines into the Chinese Market.

The Chinese also have, beyond their Wonderful Culture, and Fine Intellect, a Social/Economic Advantage of “Numerical Scale” (not found elsewhere in the World).

Reality.

Reference: http://www.france24.com/en/20140129-chinese-red-wine-surpassing-french-biggest-consumers/