Roman Empire
Islamic Radicalism: A Consequence Of Petro-Imperialism
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 01/08/2016 19:01 -0500The mainspring of Islamic extremism and militancy isn’t the moderate and democratic political Islam, because why would people turn to violence when they can exercise their right to choose their rulers? The mainspring of Islamic militancy is the despotic and militant political Islam of the Gulf variety. The Western powers are fully aware of this fact, then why do they choose to support the same forces that have nurtured jihadism and terroris?
Empires (Like the U.S.) Fall When Corruption Becomes Rampant
Submitted by George Washington on 01/08/2016 01:52 -0500Giant Sucking Sound ...
Revisiting The Greatest Crash In History
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 01/06/2016 09:50 -0500All we can do is point out the risks, so that people can at least prepare on an individual level. A major lesson everybody should take to heart from the Cyprus experience is this: when the next crisis strikes, do not believe any of the promises uttered by government or central bank officials. You will be lied to in the critical moments, and you could stand to lose a lot if you believe the lies.
If You Want To Limit The Power Of The Super-Wealthy, Stop Using Their Money
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/29/2015 10:31 -0500Everyone who is convinced that the current status quo is permanent and unbreakable should consider what happened to the super-wealthy private landholders of the Western Roman Empire. When the empire's power to coerce broke down, the super-wealthy vanished into the dustbin of history. Few believed that possible in 475 AD, but history isn't a matter of belief. Believing it isn't possible doesn't stop history.
What If Jesus Had Been Born 2,000 Years Later In The American Police State?
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/25/2015 21:15 -0500"The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant wife Mary traveled to the little town of Bethlehem so that they could be counted. There being no room for the couple at any of the inns, they stayed in a stable, where Mary gave birth to a baby boy. That boy, Jesus, would grow up to undermine the political and religious establishment of his day and was eventually crucified as a warning to others not to challenge the powers-that-be." But what if Jesus, the revered preacher, teacher, radical and prophet, had been born 2,000 years later? How would Jesus’ life have been different had he be born and raised in the American police state?
Guest Post: Islam & The West - An Irreconcilable Conflict?
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/22/2015 12:55 -0500“I worry greatly that the rhetoric coming from the Republicans, particularly Donald Trump, is sending a message to Muslims here ... and ... around the world, that there is a ‘clash of civilizations.'” So said Hillary Clinton in Saturday night’s New Hampshire debate. Yet, that phrase was not popularized by Donald Trump, but by Harvard’s famed Samuel Huntington. That Clinton is unaware of the thesis, or dismisses it, does not speak well of the depth of her understanding of our world.
Money Velocity Is Crashing - Here's Why
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/17/2015 08:20 -0500Manipulating the PR optics (i.e. perception management) as a substitute for an open market doesn't make you omnipotent, it makes you a hubris-soaked fool.
ISIS Releases New Apocalyptic Video Depicting "Final" Battle With "Crusaders" In Syria
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/12/2015 09:15 -0500Visualizing The Greatest Economic Collapses In History
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/02/2015 20:30 -0500- Australia
- Bank Failures
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Capital Markets
- China
- Estonia
- Finland
- fixed
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hyperinflation
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Market Crash
- Mexico
- Money Supply
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Portugal
- Recession
- Roman Empire
- Romania
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
The very first major economic collapse in recorded history occurred in 218-202 BC when the Roman Empire experienced money troubles after the Second Punic War. As a result, bronze and silver currencies were devalued. As HowMuch.net depicts in the video below economic collapses date back thousands of years. While many countries today still feel the effects of the most recent Global Financial Crisis, it is important to note that economic troubles are not unique to the present-day, but rather date back to some of the oldest civilizations.
Fourth Turning - Our Rendezvous With Destiny
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 11/30/2015 19:00 -0500"Eventually, all of America’s lesser problems will combine into one giant problem. The very survival of the society will feel at stake, as leaders lead and people follow. The emergent society may be something better, a nation that sustains its Framers’ visions with a robust new pride. Or it may be something unspeakably worse. The Fourth Turning will be a time of glory or ruin."
Europe's Black Weekend
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 11/28/2015 16:15 -0500If the end justifies the means, and we make sure there never is an end to this, then arms will continue to be traded, profits will continue to be made, and lies will be told till no-one can tell up from down, since all means are justified until the end of time. That this leaves us morally utterly rudderless then becomes just another one of those justified means. Anything goes.
Why Even A Modest Disruption Will Shatter The Status Quo
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 11/25/2015 07:14 -0500Any modest reduction in debt, tax revenues, consumption or new borrowing will bring the entire Status Quo crashing down. This is the bitter fruit of rampant financialization and the ascendancy of maximizing private gain by whatever means are available.
Profound Political Disunity Is Now Pitting Rising Elites Against Fading Elites
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 11/24/2015 21:30 -0500The American Power Elite may yet discover that throw the bums out applies to all existing Establishment parties and Elites.
Russia and China: Victory-by-default
Submitted by Sprott Money on 11/06/2015 05:58 -0500History tells us that empires are rarely defeated, by any external rival.
"There's A Total Lack Of Confidence" McCain Warns Obama Of Growing "Military Dissatisfaction"
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 11/05/2015 22:51 -0500"People who have spoken truth to power get retired," raged McCain, "all you have to do is look at a map of the Middle East in 2009 and then compare it to a map of today," to see an utterly failed strategy..." adding - as perhaps a veiled threat - "there’s a level of dissatisfaction among the uniformed military that I’ve never seen in my time here."





