The net effect of technology is a mixed bag, with one major side effect: An entire generation of youth have become inept, largely helpless and dependent upon gadgets and devices that ‘just work’ with no knowledge of how they work. And most have no clue...
With the ruble free falling value, and the Russian economy in serious trouble, Putin took to the stage in an end of year speech, boldly proclaiming that Russia would recover from its economic woes within a few short years, and hanging blame on “external...
Many Wall Street bankers would do anything – literally anything – to make money. That makes for a harsh reality when you consider that the fate of the entire economy of the United States and the world is in hands of just a few banks and other financial and corporate...
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at the Economic Collapse blog. Editor’s Note: As Michael Snyder notes, JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citibank, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and plenty of others have manipulated the market with these...
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder on his Economic Collapse blog. Editor’s Note: While the insanely falling oil prices are giving a temporary moment of glee to consumers at the pump, it is already unleashing economic consequences to numerous...
The Cold War 2.0 is going hot, and while it may someday be fought with planes, tanks, guns and bombs, the first front is being fought with oil and shale gas. The U.S. and European sanctions against Russia will become more severe and crippling in the face of...