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(82) Proof The US Is An Oligarchy, Not A Democracy – YouTube

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Detroit Destroyed by Democracy

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Our democracy no longer represents the people. Here’s how we fix it | Larry Lessig | TEDxMidAtlantic – YouTube

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Leadership, Crisis, Economy, Interference, Individuals, Partnerships,

This article analyzes the crisis of true and sincere leadership in United States, in the light of currently worsening domestic financial, and international relations crises. Exposes, how the centralization of power in few hands is corrupting and crippling our precious institutions.

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Ukraine, Russia, U.S., Corruption, War, Aid

This article analyzes the crisis hitting Ukraine, in the light of currently mounting tensions between Russia and United States. Brings into focus the causes, and potential consequences and solutions for this very dangerous international conflict.

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Opinion: Myopia or Lake of Comprehension

This article analyzes the issues of poverty and prosperity, in the light of ideological divide between Capitalism and Socialism. Provides a broad and deep, logical and historical context. Compares free market solutions with collectivist ideals.

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Surveillance, Liberties, Terrorism, Government, Constitution, Attacks

This article analyzes the financial, economic, social and ethical cost of unending wars, in the light of recent massive U.S. government related surveillance scandals. Raises and amplifies some basic questions regarding the huge, overall mess created by this worrisome situation.

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Saudi Arabia, Human Rights, U.S. Ally?

This article analyzes the the extremist and intolerant Wahhabi Islam, in the light of consistent human rights violation in Saudi Arabia. Provides a broad and deep historical perspective. Spells out the reasons for us looking away when it comes to the worst situation in that country.

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Russia, Ruble, 2014, Indonesia, Rupiah, 1997

This article analyzes the rapid fall in value of Russian currency, Ruble, in the light of recent, deep fall in oil prices. Discusses the issue in terms of global economics. Explains, why better global cooperation in trade and less confrontation is better for the well-being of everyone.

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Government, Shutdown, Welfare, Cronyism, Taxes, Tyranny

This article analyzes the adverse social and economic effects of big government. Shows, how the increasing authority of big government leads to corruption, cronyism and tyranny. Points out to the fact that a big government must tax to death to fund its ever growing operations and needs.

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Cuba, U.S., Trade, Embargo, Capitalism, Socialism

This article analyzes the benefits of friendship and cooperation, in the light of recent developments between U.S. and Cuba. Highlights the human cost of embargoes, sanctions and trade barriers. Discusses the need for tariffs and barriers free, global trade.

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Prohibition, Taxes, Coercion, Crimes, Laws

This article analyzes police violence on streets, in the light of current events in Ferguson and New York. Provides a broad and deep historical perspective. Clears the hype created by corporate media and corrupt politicians.

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Capitalism, Financial, Profits, Losses, Bailouts, Dodd-Frank

This article provides a retrospective view of ongoing dismal recovery from 2007-2008 great recession, and compares it with alternative free markets, no intervention scenario. Highlights the adverse effects of artificial inflation maintained by liberal fiscal and monetary policies. Shows, why deflation is absolutely necessary for a quick and strong recovery from crash, in the times of crises. Discusses in details, the natural market correction mechanisms in free market Capitalism.

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Voters, Government, Transparency, Data, Legislation, Execution

This article analyzes the transparency related to government operations, in the light of current initiatives to make this situation better. Emphasizes the fact that transparency is extremely important in the process of successfully running all democratic processes. Highlights the failure of corporate media in providing American citizens and voters, the high quality, timely, relevant and specific information, and the change Internet is bring in, for that matter.

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Equality, Opportunities, Taxation, Incentives, Prosperity, Poverty

This article analyzes the issues of prosperity and poverty, in the light of inequality in our society. Explains the working and success of open and free markets. Exposes the factors distorting and destroying the free markets. Sheds light on problems created by government interference in free markets. Shows, how equality of opportunities and inequality of results ends up helping everyone involved and equality of results takes away the incentive, making everyone a loser.

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Wars, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Iran, Republicans

This article analyzes the ongoing wars since September 11, 2001, in the light of current escalations against ISIS, in Syria and Iraq. Provides a historical perspective, and performs a broader, theoretical cost and benefit analysis. Highlights the sad fact that we are wasting incredible amount of resources in fighting the enemies which do not have any capability to attack us in foreseeable future. Shows that we are fighting for goals which have never been successfully achieved in human history.

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Economy, Non-market, Dumping, Protectionism, U.S., China

This article analyzes the economic, business and consumer damages caused by protectionism in United States, in the light of current AD duties placed on Chinese imports. Sharply criticizes the the AD duties option in WTO charter, non-market economy, NME, status of China and its abuse mostly by U.S. and other major developed western economies. Highlights the fact that China is not even a non-market economy, anymore.

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Government, Authority, Corruption, Transparency, Freedom, China

This article analyzes the rampant corruption in governments, worldwide, in the light of 2014 Heritage Foundation's report on economic freedom. Highlights the fact that U.S. is being ranked at number 12. Shows that this is a very strong sign of declining individual empowerment in United States. Effectively discusses the nature of direct relationship between authority and corruption. Explains, why freedom works better for everyone.

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