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Speculation on Cyprus is rampant. It is difficult to separate fact from fantasy as reports as to what is happening vary widely. For example Ekathimerini reports ” Cypriot Finance Minister Michalis Sarris is about to be replaced upon his return from his current trip to Moscow, Kathimerini understands, as he no longer enjoys the support of President Nicos Anastasiades following his handling of the crisis
Here’s one for the thick book of EU lies and hypocritical statements " Deposit guarantees only protect against bankruptcy, not levies " Guarantees on deposits in the European Union are only there if a bank completely collapses, and does not protect from fiscal steps decided by parliaments, the European Commission said on Tuesday, defending a decision to impose a levy in Cyprus. Excuse Me! What are the Cyprus banks, if not shutdown, collapsed, and bankrupt
Inquiring minds are wondering about the terms of the bailouts imposed upon citizens of Cyprus. I am one of them. In Cyprus Details: Blackmail, Bulldozer Threats, Bank Holiday to Tuesday; Reflections on Arrogance and Idiocy , I made the claim that Cyprus depositors need not be liable for any of this
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The New American reports Oklahoma House of Representatives Passes ObamaCare Nullification Bill . By a vote of 72-20, the state House of Representatives passed House Bill 1021, a bill that if signed into law would stop the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (known as ObamaCare) at the borders of the sovereign state of Oklahoma.
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Reader Kenneth from Stockholm, Sweden informs me that Sweden is Officially in Deflation . Current Inflation Rate In February 2013, CPI inflation (measured as the annual change in the consumer price index) stood at -0.2 per cent (-0.0 per cent in January 2013)