Spiegel Online suggests there are “Uncanny Parallels to Great Depression” and highlights three potential outcomes, as described by Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND). In mid-April, BND President Ernst Uhrlau presented German President Horst Köhler with his analysis of the repercussions of the current situation. During the meeting at Berlin’s Bellevue Palace, the president’s … Continue reading BND Economic Predictions
Germany reports they have seen more politically-motivated violence. A sharp rise in the number of crimes committed by right-wing extremists drove the number of politically motivated offences in Germany to a record high last year, the interior ministry said on Monday. The number of such offences rose by 11.4 percent to 31,801 – the highest … Continue reading German political violence rise
La Vida Locavore points out a pointed letter from the Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) to the First Lady: Did you hear the news? The White House is planning to have an “organic” garden on the grounds to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the Obama’s and their guests. While a garden is a great … Continue reading Organic White House angers MACA
Sharon Weinberger at Wired takes the US government to task over news of a no-bid contract. The question is how ARINC, a Maryland subsidiary of the Carlyle Group, was awarded $500 million as the sole broker Russian Mi-17 military aircraft for Iraq and Afghanistan. The details are interesting, and perhaps a scandalous investigation will ensue, … Continue reading Exclusivity of Russian Arms Deals