Russia

☆ Cross Atlantic Trade By The Numbers And Without The Polemics

News Analysis: Experienced International Businessmen have learned to ‘”Forget The Polemics, Just Give Us The Trade Numbers” so WE can determine Our Courses of Action’. Politicians and the Mass Media Minions typically do NOT want their Public’s to Analyze the Trade Numbers. If they do, they might disagree with the Benefits of the Rhetoric.

We give you Cross Atlantic Trade By The Numbers And Without The Polemics (for your consideration):

Net trade was $38.1 Billion Dollars between Russia and America in 2013. $11.26 Billion Dollars of Goods went to Russia while $26.96 Billion Dollars of commodities was purchased from Russia ($19+ Billion Dollars of Oil and  $1 Billion of Fertilizers, Etc.). In 2013, America sold $11.2 Billion Dollars of Aircraft and Automobiles to Russia.

Russia currently is a CREDITOR of America to the amount of $139 Billion Dollars (per U.S. Treasury Data).

In Europe, 123 Billion Euros ($162+ Billion Dollars) was the Trade with Russia (equally divided). Approximately 47 Billion Euros ($62 Billion Dollars) was for Europe’s Energy Needs.

The European Union received 7% of its Imports and 28% of its Exports with Russia in the year 2013.

One should readily understand that the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars “In Play” with America/Europe/Russia Financial Relations might make for the Politician’s Handlers to DEMAND that their Political Minions “Reduce the Rhetoric” and let Commerce Prevail. Certainly in Chicago, Illinois, the Airframe can be expected to call its Former Resident ‘Down the Street’ and ‘Pull on his Chain” so its Commercial Aircraft Sales to Russia do not Evaporate.

However, Remember that “In Any War, Bankers Win” (as well as Defense Contractors).

Reality.

Reference: http://rt.com/business/us-eu-russia-sanctions-590/

☆ Russia Awards Its Olympic Medal Winners With Mercedes Benz Automobiles

News Analysis: Russia Awards Its Olympic Medal Winners With Mercedes Benz Automobiles as a Display of Appreciation of the Hard Work their Young Adults endured for many years. Now that the successful Olympics have been concluded, these former Amateurs are the recipients of automobiles evidencing a Lesson.  For The Young Of The World: “Be Dedicated, Work Hard, Think While Practicing, Evidence Good Character, Do Not Cheat In What You Do; You Will Eventually Succeed”.

It is interesting that World-Wide, the Various Nations who participated in the Olympics, have not had their Wealthy Citizens show Generosity nor Appreciation to their own Young Olympic Medal Winners; they by giving them a Symbol of Quality, as the Russians did, or even buy them Cups of Coffee. Perhaps the Lesson for the Olympic Winners from Countries Other Than Russia is: “Avarice Is The Name Of The Game”.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/l8a4cqr

Russian Astronomers Know International Cooperation Leads To Eventual Consensus About The Cosmos

News Analysis: Russian Astronomers Know International Cooperation Leads To Eventual Consensus About The Cosmos; a Reality with much Wisdom. If one considers the Nature of  “Astronomy’s 360 Degrees of ‘Unlimited’ View”, then, One’s Mental Resources are constantly being taxed to the maximum by the Universe’s Volume and Content. The Cosmos does not reveal its secrets gratuitously; why should it?

Cosmically speaking, some people are of the opinion Earthlings are merely Evolved “Insects” on an Insignificant Body, in an Insignificant Galaxy; a ‘Late-Comer’ in the Universe’s Development. They maintain we are through the Process of Self-Delusion, merely Important to Ourselves (that is all).

Wise Astronomers know differently: “Everything in the Heavens is in its Place By Universal Design; Cosmic Capriciousness Does Not Exist.”

Astronomers must try to decipher the Cosmos Objectively; a tough task since they are a “Subjective Reality” within. But, through Global Cooperation amongst Tenacious Astronomers, they try anyway.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/k4pqktg

★ Bronze Medal Analysts Using Silver Medal Techniques Cannot Properly Judge a Gold Medal Spectacle Created By A Platinum Medal Leader

News Analysis: The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia will have Generational Value for the Russian People lasting long after the Athletic Events have culminated. Beyond its immediate benefit to the Geographic Area will be the Conceptual Value attained by the Country’s Leader, President Vladimir Putin. He has shown the Entire World that: “He Can Deliver What He Wants, Where He Wants, When He Wants, For Whom He Wants”.  Projects of Great Scale do not intimidate this man.

Now, it is the desires of both President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to develop all of the Russian Far East (Siberia); a sizable Project covering an area of over 5.75 Million Square Miles of abundant Natural Resources!

Investors World-Wide should consider Funding Projects for Infra-Structure Development, Manufacturing, Mining, and other Opportunities available in Siberia for many decades.

The Leadership Shown in Sochi by Mr. Putin should be a Wake-Up Call to Bankers, Entrepreneurs, Financiers, and Investors that: “The Russian Far East Development will be the Program of the 21st Century”; unmatched by other Projects around the Globe, in Scale as well as in Competent Leadership. It will be “One of a Kind”.

Those people (Press and Politicians) who tried to make a mockery of the Russian Winter Olympics will have succumbed to the Avalanche of Success of the Russian People.

Mr. Putin humbly joined the Athletes at the Stadium, not as their President, but as a Proud Russian aware of their hard work, devotion, and love of their Country.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-12/putin-sochi-bill-seen-rising-7-billion-after-flame-dies.html

☆ 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

☆ Arctic Circle May Get Crowded Soon

News Analysis: The Arctic Circle, due to Economic, as well as Geo-Political Concerns, may have America, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Japan, Norway, and Sweden  (amongst others)  avail themselves of it. With an estimated 15% to 20% of Earth’s ‘Commercial’ Minerals in this Area, it is already acting as “Nectar to a Honeybee” in enticing Nations’ Interests.

Smart Investors will evaluate this International Momentum to decide: “How Best to Invest above the Rest”.

Reference: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_12_21/Russias-presence-in-Arctic-matter-of-national-security-Deputy-PM-9304/

Russian Ruble Gets Its Own Symbol

News Analysis: Russian Ruble Gets Its Own Symbol for International and Domestic Trade. Since this Symbol is New, Design Submissions from many Citizens. They were evaluated and decided upon after much discussion. It is helpful for both the Marketing of the Ruble to the General Public, International Traders, as well as to Central Banks to have a Recognized Communicable Symbol of a Nation’s Currency.

As more Nations engage in Ruble Denominated Transactions its appearance will be Omnipresent in the World. Reality.

Reference: http://rt.com/business/ruble-has-its-own-sign-038/

Russian Rouble is Acceptable in Chinese City

News Analysis: Russian Rouble is Acceptable in Chinese City as both Countries expand transactions freely.  On the Sino-Russian border in Northeast China, Suifenhe, commences consumer currency interactions for Russian Shoppers.

This policy of using both Countries’ Currencies is very Wise. As these Nations rely more on their Own Currencies for Trade, the Dollar and the Euro decline in importance. For these Countries and possibly for other Nations, if they participate, More Currency Choices can be advantageous.

Since the American Currency is so Burdened with Multi-Trillion Dollar Debt underlying it (and little else), Wise Individuals will use other Units of Trade. The “Economic Black Hole” Washington, D.C., Leaders have created, the past few years,  allow for “No Escaping Financial Light”.

The Enormous Debt of America CANNOT be Repaid in a U.S. Adult-Taxpayer’s Lifetime. Reality.

Reference: http://rt.com/business/china-ruble-currency-suifenhe-905/

Russia’s Arctic Experiences Assists International Maritime Organization (IMO) Proposed Polar Code

News Analysis: Russia’s Arctic Experiences Assists International Maritime Organization (IMO) Proposed Polar Code since the IMO can benefit from the Country’s expansive knowledge. In terms of Arctic Territory as well as experience in Polar Shipping, Russia is without peers. The  extensive knowledge it has of the Arctic makes Russia particularly caring about its Environment. Its suggestions regarding the future ‘Polar Code’ should be duly evaluated with the utmost care; Russia has the Polar Experience unique in the world.

While others outside of Russia think they are “Naturalists of a ‘Higher Calling'”; Russian Citizens Live and Breathe the Environment.

Reference: http://en.portnews.ru/news/171405/

Russian Aircraft are to be Russian Sourced

News Analysis: Russian Aircraft Are To Be Russian Sourced per President Vladimir Putin. His Appropriate Decision will mean Long-Term Benefit to the Russian Aircraft Industry. In Russia: Aircraft Design and Engineering Capabilities are present; Fabrication Equipment exists; Metal Resources are prodigious;  Personnel are available. Now, an important element of the ‘Aircraft Fabrication Industry’ has been provided: Presidential Direction.

The Purchasing of Aircraft Componentry made by others is a ‘Short-Term Solution’ which does NOT provide a Nation with ‘Long-Term Benefits’. By manufacturing most Componentry in Russia, employees of this industry gain necessary experience. Better quality aircraft can be manufactured at Lesser Costs in a Russia than that of Out-Sourced Supplied Aircraft. Non-Duplicatable Systems should be Out-Sourced, as, once in a while, might also be Aerospace Consultancy, if appropriate.

Antonov, Beriev, Ilyushin, Mikoyan, Sukhoi, Tupolev, Yakovlev, and other Russians have preceded Today’s Russians. The Men and Women of present Russia have the excellent histories of these Aircraft Predecessors to emulate.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/n2enqo4