US Hypocrisy, From Cairo To Tehran
Dear Friend, The Iran demonstrations are winding down. However, the USA, Isreal and the Arab monarchies hyperventilated over these demonstrations. The rhetoric adopted by the US and its allies lacks any credibility, for the simple reason that this administration is the least qualified to promote democracy and human rights in the region, given its extensive financial transactions and involvement in arms and oil deals in the Middle East (as demonstrated by Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, from which he returned laden with contracts and gifts). Gail Tverberg asks the speculative question "Will The World Economy Continue To “Roll Along” In 2018?" The answer is we are living in interesting times! Also more stories from around the world. If you don't mind, and if you think the content of this news letter is critical for the dignified living and survival of humanity and other species on earth, please forward it to your friends and spread the word. It...