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Two of the most important amendments of the constitution are the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. However, as the US government becomes ever more tyrannical, the constitution can do little to protect these long standing rights. In the same vein that Congress is currently seeking the imprisonment of Julian
One of the most difficult tasks as an investor can be to buy and hold stocks for the long-term in spite of short-term losses. However, this tendency could possibly be the result of neurology and the brain’s complex decision making process. The Wall Street Journal reports on a recent study that shows how a healthy
Many Americans forget the lengths to which their forefathers revolted against oppression. When you actually compare the founders complaints against King George and the current laws citizens are forced to live under, they would be astonished that over almost 250 years, Americans have become so content watching big government revoke their rights. CBS News
Anyone following current events are well aware of the ongoing European financial crisis and the gross insolvency of many European nations. In response to the crisis, Eurozone banks have been reducing their exposure to European investments as well as US ones. CNN reports on Eurozone banks’ change in investment strategy since the collapse in 2007
Due to the grave financial uncertainty, wealth has quickly evaporated out of the insolvent US and European economies in search of more fertile markets. Some of the most promising opportunities lie in Mongolia because of their massive caches of natural resources, however, many Mongolian nationalists are fearful of losing their sovereignty to these foreign investors. Reuters reports
North Korea has a long standing history of severe isolationism and militarism. After the death of long time leader Kim Jong-il however, opportunities for western influence are greater than ever now that young leader Kim Jong-un is in power. Rueters reports on the upcoming economic reforms that North Korea’s new leader and his powerful uncle
The Obama presidency has been know for their extensive use of drones in their assassinations of terrorist suspects but more attention needs to be placed on their use domestically. With the FAA recently approving drone applications for 106 government entities, there has been growing concern about people’s constitutional right to privacy. CBS News reports on new
Ben Franklin was once famously quoted saying, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” However in today’s world of budget deficits and insurmountable debt, governments want to levy heavier taxes their constituents, even after death. Americans for Tax Reform reports on the upcoming change in the
Much of the African diamond trade has been marred by the atrocities carried out to collect ‘Blood Diamonds’ in countries like Sierra Leone. Industry agreements however have decreased the amount of conflict diamonds and increased countries’ revenues from their mineral wealth. CNN reports on how Botswana’s partnership with De Beers has spurred their emerging economy and
China has profited for decades off of exporting their goods to strong consumer economies in Europe and the United States. Due to the current financial crisis however, China is fervently searching for new markets to export their goods. In addition to their new plans to increase trade with South American countries, China has
Anyone who has been to an airport after September 11, 2001 is well aware of the invasive policies the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has emplaced to ‘protect’ travelers at the expense of their dignity. Youtube videos displaying TSAs excessively searching individuals have become common and even celebrities like Rihanna and Senator Rand Paul have complained
The billionaire investor Jim Rodgers is renowned for his constant bullish outlook in the commodity markets. While many traders get caught up in the dangers of the stock and derivative markets, Rodgers has always maintained the belief in investing in tangible objects. While many people denounce his methods, he is currently laughing all the way to the
As Stockton, CA become the first city to declare bankruptcy, lawmakers across the state are doing everything in their power to commandeer more revenues. In addition to driving up sales, income and corporate taxes, legislators have been coming up with more creative ways to tax their constituents. United Press International reports on California’s new plan
Barack Obama has become notorious world wide for his indiscriminate use of drones in Afghanistan to assassinate terrorist suspects and civilians alike. In addition to drone use overseas, they will soon be implemented domestically by local police, federal agencies and even private corporations. In a recent hearing on the matter, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX)
When people think of the Middle East’s major natural resources, the first that comes to mind is oil. Oil has created many conflicts and caused much bloodshed in the Middle East, however, in order to reduce their singular dependence on crude, Afghanistan is currently looking to capitalize on their vast mineral wealth. BBC News reports
