2012-05-18, 15:23 | Link #21501 |
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China cries foul after U.S. sets tariffs on solar imports
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/...84H06O20120518
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2012-05-18, 15:26 | Link #21502 | |
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2012-05-18, 15:28 | Link #21503 | |
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2012-05-18, 17:51 | Link #21506 | |
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But that's really democracy at work. People that vote have a bigger say. Republicans turn to far right because they know the votes come from there during the primaries. They don't compromise because they will be voted out otherwise. They are just doing what their supporters want them to do. |
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2012-05-18, 21:07 | Link #21508 | |||
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The two major parties could compromise before because the moderates in them were willing to work together. But with US politics polarised so badly, the moderates have all but disappeared, especially for Republicans who have Tea Party to deal with. Quote:
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Yes, big corporations have a lot of influence in politics. They make up a significant part of donations (probably a larger percentage for Republicans). It is unfortunate that in the US corporations are people and donations are freedom of speech. But more campaign funding does not automatically win you a seat. It only gives an advantage in terms of more commercials and campaigning. In the end they still have to win the votes. Also, the extremism in Republican party cannot be accounted for by corporate influences alone. The corporations don't like political deadlock much more than you do. Their goal is more profits. A hostile and unpredictable political environment creates uncertainties, and that's bad for business. In fact, the two parties still work together quite well when corporations are benefited. So the politicians are really doing both. They happily do what corporations want. And at the same time they try to win the support of their voters. And with the current political climate, it is not a good time for a Republican candidate to compromise. That's why you saw a deadlock during the debt ceiling drama, and smooth passage of bills that benefit corporations but do not draw much voter attention. |
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2012-05-19, 04:02 | Link #21510 |
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Obama, Hollande agree on much - but not Afghanistan
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/...84H17Y20120518
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2012-05-19, 04:43 | Link #21511 | |
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Oh, and Turkey already receives EU money. Around 2.3 Billion Euro in 2010 for example. (Couldn't find the 2011 figures.) |
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2012-05-19, 08:35 | Link #21512 | |
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I really did underestimate how popular the "Obama is a socialist" idea is.
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2012-05-19, 08:49 | Link #21514 | |
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Anyway, Turkey will likely refuse, if won't be blatantly. Inspite of their pro-EU rhetorics, they really have regarded joining EU as a lost cause, and already realize that joining EU to fulfill Kemalist craving for recognition of westen-ness will mean economic drain for paying all those retirees and all that, and will just stick to the current custom union.
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2012-05-19, 09:08 | Link #21515 |
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I kinda doubt they will refuse. But whether they will be offered the chance to join in the first place is of course questionable. Especially the eastern European nations might object, fearing they might get less money from the EU and Greece doesn't like Turkey very much anyways. It would be up to the payers like Germany to put in more money if they wanted Turkey to join. 27 nations will have to agree.
But it's true that the public opinion in Turkey is not as pro EU as it was a few years ago. Many think that the EU needs Turkey more than the other way around, though I think that is a gross overestimation of their own power. It will be interesting to see how this will develop. It could happen if France and Germany support it (the politicians, not the people, who will not be asked). Even if they currently don't (or at least Germany), that could change very quickly. |
2012-05-19, 14:50 | Link #21517 | |
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Anti-NATO activists weighed Obama HQ attack
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2012-05-19, 18:59 | Link #21518 |
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Any thoughts on Faecbook's IPO?
Personally, I think it's way overvalued. 100 times it's yearly earnings! I don't see how Facebook can do much more to increase it's earnings, certainly not enough to merit it's valuation. I foresee it falling hard. |
2012-05-19, 19:07 | Link #21519 | |
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but i agree, in the short it will fall.
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2012-05-20, 01:49 | Link #21520 |
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Well this is a surprise.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg upgrades relationship status Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has ended a hectic week which saw his company valued at £106bn after a stock market flotation by getting married. Anyway, congratulations to Mark and Priscilla.
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