World-News

By Phil Rockstroh

Some will rob you with a sixgun and some with a fountain pen.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28820.htm



A Parasite On The World

By Paul Craig Roberts

The entire world suffers from the Americans' inability or unwillingness to put their house in order.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28823.htm



Austerity Is Bad for Business

By Ellen Brown

It used to be that when the Fed chairman spoke, the market listened; but the chairman has lost his mystique. Now when the market speaks, politicians listen.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28819.htm



The Hijacked Crisis

By Paul Krugman

What we're seeing now is what happens when influential people exploit a crisis rather than try to solve it.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28821.htm



The Video Congress Does NOT Want You To See!

Video

Many have had the sneaking suspicion that our elected 'leaders' in Congress are not going to Washington D.C. to represent us...but for their own personal gain.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28818.htm



'Super Congress' Designed for One Purpose

By Jane Hamsher

It is designed to protect members of Congress from the electoral repercussions of cutting Social Security and Medicare benefits.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28822.htm



Calling All Robin Hoods and Maid Marions:

By John Perkins

Like Robin Hood, we live in a time of turmoil. The feudal lords once again are exploiting We the People, and chaos has ensued. It is time for change.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28824.htm



China Central Bank Says Debt Level in U.S., Developed Nations 'Worrisome'

China s central bank said that the U.S. faces 'debt sustainability' risks in the medium- and long-term, the latest expression of concern from the nation that is America's biggest creditor.

http://bloom.bg/mQl6Um



Rightly Disgusted at the Banks

A bailout, like any other government expenditure, is a tax.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28826.htm



Consumer Sentiment Plunges to 30-Year Low

Confidence among U.S. consumers plunged in August to the lowest level since May 1980, adding to concern that weak employment gains and volatility in the stock market will prompt households to retrench.

http://bloom.bg/q5Sleo


From Information Clearing House

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Sandcastles of Capitalism Crumbling
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2011/08/12-11



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