World Politics Central

Banks were sent billions of dollars from the Economic Stimulus bill that was supposed to fund their lending activities allowing commerce to progress at it’s normal pace. The problem is that of those banks that have managed to survive the initial onslaught of the recession and who received some funds from the government, they have seemingly been so traumatized they are very cautious with their lending activities even with initial promise that they wouldn’t do so. Well the government has had enough of this over-cautious nature for the funds these banks received were tax-payer dollars, the very people they are not lending to. Read the rest of this entry »

Wall Street, is seemingly gaining ground leading many who are guarding it closely to speculate that the worst of the economy has passed. But still other experts are saying it’s too early to say so best be careful that sorry again. Many other indicators out on the streets of the US, indicators that the ordinary Joe is watching, jobs and weak consumer spending. The US government has pumped trillions into the economy, sending part of the trillion dollar “Stimulus Package” to almost all the sectors of business and even into the pockets of ordinary Americans. These along with tax incentives and other financial assistance packages are all to get Americans back on their feet, hoping they would pump it back into the economy that badly needs it. The measure is a temporary measure meant to boost consumer confidence while the people on Wall Street and lawmakers try to find ways of hastening the recovery and with that, Wall street people seem to be hard at work with mild gains that if they are to continue would surely lead to some relief.

The unwise decision by the closed country that is Korea to test nuclear bomb technology even with UN sanctions in place gave a very much clear picture that their nuclear program that was supposed to be for peaceful means (power generation) was only a cover for their more devious plans. Then came Kim’s absence, soon after more threats of nuclear missiles to be fired at the slightest hint the
West and it’s allies meddles in it’s affairs. Then comes silence for a few months, after which comes the test firing of medium then short range missiles, all banned according to the embargo imposed by the UN against the impoverished country for not complying with the demands of the many in exchange for food and other vital supplies. Read the rest of this entry »

They take their business overseas, thus extending the reach of Wall Street beyond the country’s borders even if it were so discrete, with little mention of any Wall Street Connections. The markets became unstable and investors began to pullout their money, these financial institutions react by pulling their foreign investments in, so suddenly these businesses rarely had ample time to get alternative funding. They turn to their government who borrows more form the IMF and from other bigger banks including foreign. The market continues to crash back home and more cash is pulled out of circulation till there is none, the only beneficiaries, the biggest investors for they had so much of a stake they kept up to the minute tabs on their investments, pulling out at the slightest hint of such a disaster. Read the rest of this entry »

The recent US recession that took the world by surprise gave rise to a new and growing dread of Wall Street to blame for the riches and also the collapse of the global financial markets the world over. The Global economy is tied down to other countries through the banking sector and other investments made by shareholders in other projects that needs cash, using the home bank’s and subsidiary funds to offer financial might for part of control of foreign local groups. From banks, housing market lenders to all other types of financial accounts, most US banks had exposure in one or even more of these industries, allowed to continue when the market boomed and the creation of risky/toxic financial packages were allowed. There was simply so much going around they had to bring it somewhere else so they don’t have to pay huge sums in taxes and other government fees.

In a world where political parties rule governments and battle for control, the many Muslim states fail to grasp the concept of freedom from the view of the Western world. There has been much conflict and bloodshed to attest to such differences for the West has always operated on democratic forms of government. Even some of the staunchest Allys of the West in the many Muslim worlds operate under more archaic political structures where the few control the fate of the many. Religion is also another front at which militants twist and turn the tables on religious teachings to incite violence from their followers. In India, Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan, the battle rages in what can be described as a battle of ideologies. The people of Iraq now scorn the US Occupation for which they have attained freedom from the oppressive rule of Saddam and his Republican Guard, why, they are not used to being free and making their own decisions. The Palestinians and the Iranians follow their religion and the words their leaders project, which ever way they point may it be for good or bad.
The differences on this earth may never end but think of this, our differences is what makes us unique and different from everybody else, our culture and beliefs dictate our lives much so that we do so each and everyday without question. If we were all different, then there would be no need for conflict, but it would indeed be a dull world to live in.

His historic win of the American presidency has captivated people all over the world but the arena he is about to enter is a truly dirty one. Left to deal with an economic recession, two wars and many other problems the American people are dealing with in the country and around the globe, all eyes remain on him. Many who supported him count on his promise for change which he oh so elaborated on but words are very different from reality and as he takes office this coming January, he will have to face fact in the reality of things.
The election race was that of words and speeches but the American people are desperate for change in this troubled world of ours. Life has gotten a lot worse for most Americans, an almost defunct public health system, a financial market that is in shambles and billions in budgetary deficit due to the wars and bailout offers for the crumbling industries. Many say his first 100 days would define him as the president he wants to be. Just hope he can fill the shoes of the forefathers of America who have stood the test of time.

Hollywood and US presidents aren’t normally words you would connect with each other (except, of course, for the late US president Ronald Reagan). But when election time comes, the two worlds converge as stars campaign for their candidates. This election, however, has seen celebrities doing more than the usual for the Democrat’s candidate, Barack Obama.

Stars like Oprah, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Affleck and Scarlett Johansson have been actively supporting Obama. Now, there are even music videos by will.i.am, singer of The Black Eyed Peas, called “Yes We Can” and “We are the Ones”, which have been released in YouTube and Dipdive.com, featuring cameos by several celebrities who support Obama. It is now being promoted as a viral video on Obama’s campaign website. “Yes We Can” even won an Emmy for Best New Approaches in Daytime Entertainment, and won a Webby Award for will.i.am as “Artist of the Year”. Check out more about the songs in Wikipedia.

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