Dec 20 2016

‘False Narratives of a New Cold War’ – Insightful Interview With Professor of Russian Studies

Source: Liberty Blitzkrieg, by Michael Krieger We’re shut out now. There hasn’t been an op-ed in The New York Times or Washington Post editorial pages arguing that the United States is at least equ…

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Dec 20 2016

The Photo That Shows The Elite Are Never Accountable

Armstrong Economics Blog

RE-Posted Dec 20, 2016 by Martin Armstrong

French judges found Ms Lagarde guilty of negligence for failing to challenge the state arbitration payout to the friend of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. But of course, following a week-long trial in Paris, Largarde was not given any sentence and will not be punished. The benefits of being of the elite class.

Dec 20 2016

Update: Berlin Terrorist Attack: Death Toll Climbs to 12, Terrorist Was Afghan Refugee…

Sad update. The death toll has now climbed to 12 in the Berlin terrorist attack. It is also being reported the Jihadist was an Afghan “refugee” who arrived in February during one of t…

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Dec 19 2016

Vladimir Putin Issues Statement on Assassination of Russian Ambassador (Video and Transcript)…

Reading from partly prepared remarks, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin spoke briefly to state media in advance of a meeting with key officials of the Russian government. Worth noting is how,…

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Dec 19 2016

Christine Lagarde found Guilty at Trial

Armstrong Economics Blog

Re-Posted Dec 19, 2016 by Martin Armstrong

IMF chief Christine Lagarde found guilty of ‘negligence’ over huge payout to business tycoon, but of course there is no jail time. Because of her position, the court chose not to punish her or give her a criminal record. She had faced a one-year term and a €15,000 (£13,000) fine. Many assume this is why she wanted to remain as the head of the IMF to prevent jail time. However, the questionable way the court dealt with her appears far too political and this may yet derail her from becoming the first woman ever to become finance chief of a Group of Eight (G8). An IMF spokesman said they would meet soon to consider the outcome, but the IMF previously said they stood by her that she did no wrongdoing and even this looks to be more like another political-white-wash. To rise in power to this extent means you are also exempt from the law and any accountability. Anyone else would have received one year in prison and a criminal record.