Reason..

 

Stubborn inflation in Germany and Spain looks set to keep ECB policymakers on high alert. 

German price growth slowed less than expected to 6.4% in August from a year earlier.

Investors believe the price data is likely to tip the balance on the ECB’s governing council in Favour of raising interest rates for a tenth consecutive time at its meeting on September 14, despite growing signs that the bloc is heading for an economic downturn.

The historically high year-on-year inflation rate was mainly driven by the extreme price rises for energy products and food since war started in Ukraine”, said Dr. Ruth Brand, the new President of the Federal Statistical.

Inflation Rate in Euro Area averaged 2.21 percent from 1991 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 10.60 percent in October of 2022.

  Sanctions sanctions and sanctions..

Route..

 

After the inclusion of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Argentina, and Ethiopia in BRICS, the organization will gain access to an extensive network of strategic logistics resources. 

The group's vast logistics network will include the Northern Sea Route, the North-South and West-East transport corridors, entries to the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal.

"The main task would be establishing resilience and alternative solutions to the vulnerability of such chokeholds. So, countries like Russia and China... 

One of the most important considerations will be to develop high-speed train transportation corridors in the area where the ancient Silk Road used to be. 

So to make sure that there is an alternative to the freight transport, which cannot necessarily replace the sea transport, but which also alleviates an alternative in case there is a conflict and the Strait of Malacca, for instance, were blocked, or the Suez Canal were to be actually a stranglehold, then the link between China and Russia via Central Asia would be quite important." Just a thought.

Someone else..

 

Anybody else. Important or not important. Deep in politics or new in politics, Old or younger. From this party or any other party. This guy with a different path, or another guy with a peaceful path. Any-one to do, No inflation, No sanctions on many countries, No shortage of food, No higher prices, No open south border, No war or threat of war around the world.

 Just a thought.

Insanity..

 

Big..

 

Its about time.. Just a thought.

Mail In..

 

Robin..

 

Robin Ware is a Church Consultant that works with churches and pastors1. She has a degree in restaurant, hotel and institutional management from Purdue University2. She also has experience in the travel industry and worked with Marriott for almost 10 years.

QuickSand..

 

Win/Lose..

 

Once again, we are seeing. Americans being airlifted to safety amidst chaos and defeat, abandoning many of those who helped us. 

There will be much political posturing about who is to blame. 

The question no one is discussing is why for decades successive administrations of both parties continue to involve us in wars that not only we don’t win, but that for years we keep on fighting even when we know we can’t win and our objectives in those wars are confusing and malleable. 

If you look back over the history of our war in Afghanistan, it was clear as early as 2002 that we didn’t fully understand what we were doing there anymore or how to go about doing it.

 Yet we remained for nearly 20 more bloody years. 

Do we know what are we fighting for? Just a thought.

Real..

 

Fled..

 

The Intelligence Community's assessment in early 2021 was that Taliban advances would accelerate across large portions of Afghanistan after a complete U.S. military withdrawal and potentially lead to the Taliban's capturing Kabul within a year or two.

 In a speech to the nation, Biden says, “I do not regret my decision to end America’s warfighting in Afghanistan,” and deflected blame for the government’s swift collapse.

“The truth is: This did unfold more quickly than we had anticipated. So what’s happened? Afghanistan political leaders gave up and fled the country.  The Afghan military collapsed, sometimes without trying to fight,” the president said. 

Top generals told lawmakers under oath that they advised President Joe Biden early this year to keep several thousand troops in Afghanistan — directly contradicting the president’s comments in August that no one warned him not to withdraw troops from the country.

Funding..

 

Rha, Rha..

 

We get into these wars on the recommendations of presidents who are influenced by their staffs, most of whom are selected by the president and share the president’s viewpoint. 

Before the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, Green Berets were advising the South Vietnamese armed forces, our Air Force was bombing North Vietnamese supply routes in Laos, and our Navy was supporting South Vietnamese raids against the North Vietnamese coastline. 

Before the October 2002 authorization of the use of force (AUF) in Iraq, we were operating a “no fly zone,” and had military bases in several neighboring countries, a clear signal we were prepared to use military force if Saddam Hussein didn’t behave. 

One month before that resolution, President Bush was openly talking about “the war on terror.” What debates there were over these AUFs were largely full of jingoism and rah-rah warrior language, the last thing we want when committing our young to their war. 

Cause..

 

For years, the political scientist has claimed that Putin’s aggression toward Ukraine is caused by Western intervention. Have recent events changed his mind?

The political scientist John Mearsheimer has been one of the most famous critics of American foreign policy since the end of the Cold War. Perhaps best known for the book he wrote with Stephen Walt, “The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy,” 

Mearsheimer is a proponent of great-power politics—a school of realist international relations that assumes that, in a self-interested attempt to preserve national security, states will preemptively act in anticipation of adversaries. For years, Mearsheimer has argued that the U.S., in pushing to expand nato eastward and establishing friendly relations with Ukraine, has increased the likelihood of war between nuclear-armed powers and laid the groundwork for Vladimir Putin’s aggressive position toward Ukraine. 

Indeed, in 2014, after Russia annexed Crimea, Mearsheimer wrote that “the United States and its European allies share most of the responsibility for this crisis.”

Make no mistake about it, some like it Burning?

Feel..

 

Useless..

 

Modifiable..

 

According to an influential report, published in The Lancet in 2020, 40 per cent of dementia cases can be attributed to 12 modifiable risk factors. 

These include high blood pressure, obesity, physical inactivity, diabetes, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and infrequent social contact.

This means that, by adopting positive lifestyle habits, we could theoretically prevent about 40 per cent of dementias, according to the report. 

While there is no guarantee of warding off cognitive decline, people can greatly reduce their risk of dementia by increasing their physical activity levels, ensuring they are mentally active and increasing social contact, while avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol consumption.

Lutein..

 Alzheimer’s Disease risk is linked to many factors—genetics, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, sleep health, and social health. Along with the aforementioned factors, one other should not be ignored—diet.

The new study, out of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, looked at how certain aspects of diet interacted with the brain health of people with Alzheimer's. The research team found that carotenoids—a micronutrient in the brain—were found in lower amounts among those with an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis compared to those without the disease. 

“Carotenoids can help minimize the damage caused by normal brain metabolism, and a diet rich in lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene (as well as an overall healthy diet) may help keep our brain fit and functioning well.

 Examples of carotenoids evaluated in this study include beta-carotene (found in carrots, cantaloupe, spinach, and sweet potatoes) and lutein (found in egg yolks, watercress, and pistachios).  Just a thought.

Thank..

 

“Today, I’m authorizing additional strong sanctions, and new limitations on what can be exported to Russia,” Biden said. “This is going to impose a severe cost on the Russian economy both immediately and over time.”

Despite repeated assurances from President Biden and other Western leaders that “the toughest economic sanctions in history” would cripple Russia’s economy and starve its war machine, that hasn’t happened. 

Russia’s current account, which measures global trade in goods and services, was strong in the second quarter of this year when its trade surplus rose to a record $70.1 billion. 

The ruble, too, has exhibited remarkable resiliency, ranking as the strongest performing currency so far this year, rising to its highest level against the euro since 2015 and making major gains against the dollar.

Who is providing advice to this president? And who is doing a follow up?

Comes..

 

Choice..

 
Choosing the Unifier...

Out..

 Three Republican members of the U.S. Congress made a quick trip Sunday into opposition-held northwest Syria in the first known visit to the war-torn country by American lawmakers in six years. They urged the Biden administration and regional partners to keep up the pressure on Syrian President Bashar Assad.

The roughly one-hour stop was a signal of the significant support on Capitol Hill for the opposition in Syria's long civil war.

U.S. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas, one of the three lawmakers, told The Associated Press by telephone after leaving Syria that the trip was the latest of his several to the region this summer to press the U.S. government and Arab allies to continue pushing for a political resolution to the war.

How about solving problems at home like south borders migrants, Inflation, prices of gasoline, Country's debt of trillion dollars,  etc.. and let us get out of the business of war, killing our own and others...

Sanctions..

 

Sanctions against Syria are a series of economic sanctions and restrictions imposed by the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, mainly as a result of the repression of civilians in the Syrian civil war from 2011 onwards.

 Due to U.S sanctions banning the export, sale or supply of goods, software, technology and services to Syria, people in Syria are barred from accessing Western online platforms used for education, online shopping, work or leisure, such as Google, Netflix, Amazon (company), Zoom (software), Apple Inc. 

On 22 September 2014, the United States intervened in the Syrian civil war to fight the Islamic State as part of Operation Inherent Resolve in the international war against the Islamic State. The U.S. supported the Syrian rebels and the Syrian Democratic Forces against Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.

Collective responsibility in the form of collective punishment is often used as a disciplinary measure in closed institutions, e.g. boarding schools (punishing a whole class for the actions of one known or unknown pupil), military units, prisons (juvenile and adult), psychiatric facilities, 

Fear..

 

Twilight..

 

With Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates joining BRICS, the multilateral mechanism now includes major global oil producers and importers. Analysts said that a wider adoption of local currencies for trade among BRICS countries, rather than using the US dollar, seems more natural.

Six candidates - Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates - will be admitted as BRICS members on January 1, 2024, South African president announced on Thursday at the BRICS summit. Currently, BRICS members include Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Having oil producers and consumers as members will set a foundation for BRICS members to use local currencies in settlement, which can definitely reduce transaction costs, adding that people are witnessing the twilight of the petrodollar.

This is OPIC Plus Currency. Just a thought.

Fallen..

San Antonio-area bars pay tribute to 13 fallen US soldiers in Afghanistan

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced Saturday that he ordered the flags at the U.S. Capitol to be put at half-staff in honor of 13 American service members who died in Afghanistan during attempting to help allies flee the country during the U.S.’s exit two years ago.

“Two years ago today, we tragically lost 13 brave servicemen and women in Afghanistan,” McCarthy’s post on X, formerly known as Twitter, read. “I have directed the flags at the U.S. Capitol to be lowered to half-staff in honor of these American heroes.”

Is there classified or unclassified documents to explain our desire to modernize Afghanistan, and the cost/Price associated with it?

Disappear..

 

Face..

 

Proud..

 

Hasty..

 
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

High-level officials in this administration blatantly ignored intel that Americans and our allied partners in Kabul would be left behind in harm’s way.

“As a result, nearly 200 people, including 13 American service members, were murdered at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan. “Because of this clear dereliction of duty.

The resolution introduced by Mills says Austin engaged in “high crimes and misdemeanors” for failing to properly plan for the withdrawal despite having at least eight months to prepare. 

The Florida lawmaker also slammed Austin for “strategic and moral blindness” by forcing a hasty retreat that failed to protect American and Afghan lives.

Just a thought.

Nomics..

 

Bidenomics is a term that refers to the economic ideas and policies of Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United State. Bidenomics is based on the premise that government intervention is needed to boost demand, revive and reshape the economy, and help the middle class

It seems to me that decisions are made for and against proper economic principles.. Sanctions on Russian oil increased the prices of oil worldwide. Additional economic sactions on Russia and other countries caused food shortage in many countries.  And with that, an increase in prices of various goods and causing the inflation.

2024..

 

Trump..

 

Original..

 

Prices..

 

Correction..

 

Results..

 

Benefits..

 


On March 19 2003, Paul Wolfowitz, then deputy defense secretary and a leading proponent of the war, told a Congressional committee: "We are dealing with a country that can really finance its own reconstruction, and relatively soon."

The US has overwhelmingly borne the brunt of both the military and reconstruction costs, spending at least $138bn on private security, logistics and reconstruction contractors, who have supplied everything from diplomatic security to power plants and toilet paper.

None has benefited more than KBR, once known as Kellogg Brown and Root. The controversial former subsidiary of Halliburton, which was once run by Dick Cheney, vice-president, was awarded at least $39.5bn in federal contracts related to the Iraq war over the past decade.

There are still 14,000 contractors, including 5,500 security guards, in Iraq even though the last troops left in December 2011. Just a thought.

Iraq..

 

Shoot..

 

Iraqis..

 

Fossil..

 

The US is bolstering its presence in the Gulf waters, with US Central Command announcing on July 20 that an amphibious ready group, along with some 3,000 sailors and Marines were being deployed in the region. 

An Aug. 11 report from USNI stated that some 100 Marines of the 26th Marines Expeditionary Unit have been trained and are ready in Bahrain to provide armed security on board merchant ships crossing the Hormuz Strait. 

This would reportedly put small groups of armed American forces onto foreign-flagged ships, in order to discourage Iranian attacks.

So the US taxpayers are paying for protecting oil shipments going to various countries with readiness to start a war in the Middle East.  On the other hand, this administration blocks the Russian energy from flowing to Europe.   So what is it that the West want? Cheap Fossil fuel with raging War in the Ukraine and may be someplace else?  

 Just a thought.

EV..

 

Earlier this year, Texas state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 505, which requires electric vehicle owners to pay a fee when they register a vehicle or renew their registration. 

It’s being imposed because lawmakers said EV drivers weren’t paying their fair share into a fund that helps cover road construction and repairs across Texas.

Gasoline taxes go to the State Highway Fund, which the Texas Department of Transportation calls its “primary funding source.” Electric vehicle drivers don’t pay those taxes, though, because they don’t use gasoline.

The Charging stations is going to charge more as we go further, thus taking the benefits out of the type of car. 

Share the road, share the cost.

 Just a thought.

False..

 

A study by two nonprofit journalism organizations found that President Bush and top administration officials issued hundreds of false statements about the national security threat from Iraq in the two years following the 2001 terrorist attacks.

The study concluded that the statements "were part of an orchestrated campaign that effectively galvanized public opinion and, in the process, led the nation to war under decidedly false pretenses."

. "In short, the Bush administration led the nation to war on the basis of erroneous information that it methodically propagated and that culminated in military action against Iraq on March 19, 2003."   Just a thought.

Gains..

Him..

 

Noting..