Geopolitical – Week of 10.27.13

U.S. Navy Cancels Notice on Possible F/A-18 Fighter Jet Order
Yahoo! Finance | 31 October 2013
The U.S. Navy on Thursday canceled a notice about a possible order of up to 36 more Boeing Co…

Food Stamp Cuts Will Hurt More Than You Think
Yahoo! Finance | 31 October 2013
Margaret Purvis makes her living by ensuring that low-income people have enough to eat…

News and Views From the Nefarium
Giza Death Star | 31 October 2013
Joseph comments on the US dollar reserve status, the Chinese yuan, and the financial implications that may be hidden behind Angela Merkel being spied upon by the NSA…

The Liberal War On Food Stamps
Forbes | 31 October 2013
I can’t remember a more misguided attempt at attacking corporations than the move to frame food stamps as corporate welfare…

Japan Lawmaker Breaks Taboo With Nuclear Fears Letter for Emperor
Reuters | 31 October 2013
A Japanese lawmaker handed Emperor Akihito a letter on Thursday expressing fear about the health impact of the Fukushima nuclear disaster…

NSA Intercepts Google, Yahoo Traffic Overseas: Report
Reuters | 30 October 2013
The National Security Agency has tapped directly into communications links used by Google and Yahoo…

US ‘Spied on Future Pope Francis During Vatican Conclave’
The Telegraph | 30 October 2013
The National Security Agency spied on the future Pope Francis…

Massive Barge On San Francisco Bay Likely Secret Google Facility
CBS | 25 October 2013
The U.S. Navy had its share of secrets on Treasure Island…

The Most Educated Countries in the World
24/7 Wall Street | 15 October 2013
Australia has been a popular destination for international students for some time…

U.S. System Dependent on Crime and Fraud -Catherine Austin Fitts
USA Watchdog | 27 October 2013
Former Assistant Housing Secretary Catherine Austin Fitts says all U.S. citizens are partly responsible for banker fraud…

Barack Obama ‘Approved Tapping Angela Merkel’s Phone 3 Years Ago’
The Telegraph | 27 October 2013
President Barack Obama was dragged into the trans-Atlantic spying row after it was claimed he personally authorised the monitoring…

The End of Hypocrisy
Foreign Affairs | 28 October 2013
American Foreign Policy in the Age of Leaks…

EU Lawmakers Seek to Block U.S. Financial Spying
Reuters | 23 October 2013
The European Parliament called on Wednesday for U.S. access to a global financial database…