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As We Sit and Watch

Posted on June 16, 2012 by DRenegade

See additional comments on Tea Party Nation. The president has reversed his previous position on granting amnesty from March 28, 2011 based on the separation of power into three branches of government. What has changed in the past 15 months? … Continue reading →

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Big powers move in on Syria: Russian troops for Tartus. US forces ready to go

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

A contingent of Russian special forces is on its way to Syria to guard the Russian navy’s deep-water port at the Syria’s Mediterranean coastal town of Tartus, Pentagon officials informed US NBC TV Friday, June 15. They are coming by … Continue reading →

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Talk Of Gold-Backed Eurobonds Another Sign Gold Is Returning To The Monetary System

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

In terms of the macro picture for the global economy, one thing is clear: the levels of sovereign debt are unsustainable, and the banking system around the world is under severe stress as a result. Bank runs are already occurring in Greece, … Continue reading →

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Moody’s Downgrades 12 Spanish Sub-Sovereigns, 2 Gov-Related Entities

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded 12 Spanish sub-sovereign ratings and two Spanish government-related entities to reflect its recent downgrade of the country’s sovereign debt rating. Eight regional and local governments and four related issuers were affected. The ratings of three other … Continue reading →

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Kidnapping by Mexican police caught on video

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

MEXICO CITY (AP) — There it was on video: Five heavily armed policemen barge into a hotel in western Mexico before dawn and march out with three handcuffed men in underwear. But police weren’t making an arrest. Prosecutors say they … Continue reading →

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Moveon.org Supports American Spring

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

From Moveon.org: Because you are a huge part of what is going to move this country forward. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Watch: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tusKQUDD9-4 From YouTube: Published on Jun 3, 2012 by documentaries Bloggers, Tweeters, and Facebookers around the world are … Continue reading →

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Balance Needed on Coverage of Sea Level Rise – Carolina Journal

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

RALEIGH — Environmental pressure groups, activist scientists, and the legacy media are predictably upset by the movement of a bill through the N.C. General Assembly that requires state policies dependent on sea level forecasts to be based on historical trends, … Continue reading →

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Backdoor Amnesty: Secretary Napolitano Announces Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 La Secretaria Napolitano Anuncia Proceso De Acción Diferida Para Jóvenes Que Sean De Baja Prioridad Para La Aplicación De La Ley WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that effective … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing In New York Area Expands At Slower Pace

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

Manufacturing in the New York region expanded in June at the slowest pace in seven months as orders and sales cooled. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s general economic index dropped to 2.3 this month, less than the lowest forecast of economists surveyed … Continue reading →

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Collateral Damage

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

Of all the regulatory changes that have been proposed or implemented, the biggest potential game changer for the OTC derivatives markets are the collateral requirements that will now be imposed on all derivatives transactions. Collateralization is, to be sure, common … Continue reading →

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House approves gas drilling in NC

Posted on June 15, 2012 by DRenegade

RALEIGH, N.C. — After a three-hour debate Thursday, the state House approved legalizing natural gas exploration in North Carolina, including a drilling method that environmentalists say could contaminate water supplies. The House voted 66-43 for Senate Bill 820, which directs several state … Continue reading →

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Something Wicked According to Both Sides – Trans Pacific Partnership

Posted on June 14, 2012 by DRenegade

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) treaty is an attack on our nation’s sovereignty. Both the left and the right are opposing it as details emerge. Representative ISSA has posted a leaked document to show the public what is being secretly negotiated … Continue reading →

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News & Observer “Outs” Big Ed’s as Confederate Stronghold!

Posted on June 14, 2012 by DRenegade

It is hardly “news” that The News & Observer would go out of its way to “stir the pot” with racist journalism. Can you say “Duke Lacrosse” boy and girls? But seldom has the failing newspaper been so blatant and … Continue reading →

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HBO DISPLAYS BUSH’S HEAD ON SPIKE IN ‘GAME OF THRONES’

Posted on June 14, 2012 by DRenegade

Update: HBO apologizes for putting George W. Bush’s head on stake in ‘Game of Thrones’ If HBO had put Obama’s head on a pike, you can be sure that someone would have been charged for threatening the president. Just ask Ted … Continue reading →

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Let’s Hope This Is Not Foreshadowing US Elections

Posted on June 14, 2012 by DRenegade

Updated 11:20 AM: Egypt’s highest court on Thursday declared the parliament invalid, and the country’s interim military rulers declared full legislative authority, triggering a new level of chaos and confusion in the country’s leadership. Speculation is rampant in Egypt today as … Continue reading →

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