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What Happens When Nations Go Bankrupt: We’re All Greece

We are now exiting the eye of the hurricane The only thing the DEBT laden societies (their politicians and central banks that love the paper money) have done for last several decades is to kick the can down the Road. One small thing everyone forgot – There is a dead-end somewhere down the road…And there is butcher sitting over there to receive those that are not prepared to meet him at the dead-end. Those who have their ears on the ground are realizing what is going on…. Unfortunately Six-pack-Joe is sleeping (nothing unusual about it…that is why sheeple get slaughtered when they do). The only question is – how are you prepared to deal with what happens? Gold and Silver are on Sale again. We should welcome the discounted prices. Here is how the … Read entire article »

Filed under: America, China, Economy, World

Global Economic Powers Comparison: America, China and India

This blog covers the following topics and references and notes are offered at the end. A Multipolar C-I-A World Comparison of Select Data for C-I-A Commentaries on China Select Facts for Two Emerging and A Developed Global Power China and India at a Glance Political Capacity Pakistan China Democracy vs Autocracy America India India vs China A Multipolar C-I-A World C-I-A (China, India and America) are compared to understand relative strengths of emerging powers. To be a global or a regional power depends on three factors: a strong economy, a powerful military and a deep rooted political capacity. Metaphorically, any global or regional power is three legged. Three legged stools on one (Pakistan) and two (China) legs by nature are unstable. With three relatively stable legs India at best an aspiring global power. In a unipolar world, since the end of the Cold War … Read entire article »

Filed under: America, China, Economy, India, NRI, Pakistan, World

India: Third Most Powerful Nation or a Third Rate Nation? You Decide!

Indian government priority: Protect and serve its vast majority, the Hindus. “No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions” – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose “Freedom is not given, it is taken” – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose I will probably ruffle the feathers of many Indians, particularly those who are passionately patriotic. But unfortunately, patriotic fervor often induces our heads into the sands of gloried and unreal fantasies. We have to face up to the reality that the Indian form of governance is indeed the wrong form of government for the subcontinent. The multiple party system, under the current election laws and protocols engender convoluted, compromising and corrupt coalitions, replete with bickerings and battles over power, territory and money, putting in utterly unqualified ministers or ruling elite into power, who are … Read entire article »

Filed under: America, China, Corruption, Economy, Featured, Hinduism, India, Islam, Media, NRI, Pakistan

China, Pakistan and Defending India

The blog covers five topics: Indian Defenses Threat Perceptions Defense Postures of Global Powers Good News India Bad News India   The blog is complete with references and notes. Indian Defenses The overall news about India is encouraging as it continues with annual GDP rates of 8% to 9% on a trajectory to double digit annual economic growth. Economic growth is helping government generate revenues to substantially increase its defense build-up. Indian imports, according to Irfan Husain, accounted for 9% share of international arms sales for 2006 – 10. India is the largest importer and America the largest exporter of arms. The data for 2009 on the top 10 military spenders by SIPRI, (the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) are provided in the references and notes. It shows that America and China occupy first two ranks in the military … Read entire article »

Filed under: China, India, Pakistan, World