Add The Ukraine To List Of Countries On Verge Of Technical Default

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Update: the correct translation is that as of 5pm the debt has not been paid.

In this messed up post-Keynesian world which is so insolvent, it is virtually impossible to keep track of who is about to default, either technically, selectively, or really, who is already bankrupt, who is hyperinflating, and so forth. And while we all know that Europe and the US can at best hope to kick the can for a month at a time until finally they all have to face the truth, we are happy to bring to your attention the latest entrant to the technical default club: Ukraine, which will shortly join its former USSR satellite Belarus in the hyperinflation club. The fact is that the Ukraine is slowly imploding - the government had stopped Treasury payments for all budget expenses in an attempt to accumulate the cash needed to make a coupon payment on debt and which apparently investors are unwilling to roll. In all fairness, the news update indicates that the country just barely made the 5.3 billion hryvnia payment, but that may be it for now. What about the next one? Time to add some Ukraine CDS to that bankrupt sovereign basket, no matter how overflowing it may be at this point.

From Unian.net, google translated:

A few hours of Ukraine may find itself in a state of technical default

 Since Friday, September 23, TREASURY stop the flow of funds for all treasury accounts at the central and local levels.

 

This is the Ukrainian Center for entrepreneurship with reference to this derzhustanovi.

 

VTSSPD believes that this situation indicates an attempt to accumulate the funds needed to repay the September 28, two series of bonds totaling over 5.3 billion USD.

 

"As of 17.00 on Sept. 28 debt is not paid. This suggests that within a few hours of Ukraine may find itself in a state of technical default" - said in a statement.

h/t Yaroslav

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Wed, 09/28/2011 - 14:59 | 1719280 Azannoth
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It's news that they where ever solvent!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:22 | 1719369 Ahmeexnal
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hmmm...ukranian stock exchange has no short ban?

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:43 | 1719455 Quadlet
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Dump BAC!!!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:48 | 1719466 Herd Redirectio...
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Check out the latest from the Capital Research Institute: "Consequences of a Trillion Broken Promises"

http://www.capitalresearchinstitute.org

"In our world of ever-decreasing attention spans I better cut to the chase.  Greece is bankrupt, hence the solution for Greece is to declare bankruptcy.  Similarly,  America is a (bankrupt) de-industrialized nation well on its way to becoming a part of the Third World.  What marks the Third World, in my opinion, is the glaring wealth disparity, systemic injustice, and widespread corruption.  Corruption American-style is just a little more sophisticated.  Rather than bribe congressmen or government officials they are merely promised cushy office jobs once their terms are over.  See?  That way you accept payment for services rendered after wards, when you are out of the public eye, out of the limelight.

The way back, logically, to a prospering economy with a growing middle class then, is to bring back manufacturing.  Until that process is initiated we will continue the current cycle of ‘recession’ and (weakest on record) ‘recovery’.

The reason for being so forward is simple.  The opinions expressed here are rarely found in the mainstream media.  Why is that, you should be asking yourself.  Who doesn’t want to see America re-industrialized, and the Greece dilemma settled in a just and fair manner?"

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:06 | 1719518 Ripped Chunk
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What was the middle part again?

Oh, right, shake it off. I'm shocked by this news!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:32 | 1719590 PY-129-20
Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:35 | 1719419 unerman
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It would be easier to take you seriously if you could spell.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:52 | 1719481 Azannoth
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I always have problems translating my thoughts into the human language it's so inefficient

besides I don't give a fuk to begin with

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:45 | 1719460 jdelano
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On the spuriousness of the liesman levered euro tarp plan.  Neatly sums up why "the plan" is complete hogwash.

 

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/finance/andrewlilico/100012253/does-the-eur...

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 17:10 | 1719780 Raymond Reason
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Ah the grievous hryvnia again.  

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:00 | 1719285 ded_moroz
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Hey, Ukraine has been one of the favourites to default! How come we forgot about it.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:44 | 1719459 Nascent_Variable
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We know French banks are overexposed to Greek debt, but whose neck is out there with Ukranian debt?

http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACP150.pdf

I'm still parsing through this, but it looks like the US made a big push to buy Ukranian bonds back in '09.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:23 | 1719558 mcguire
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same thing.. old 2009 data, but this is a great interactive chart...

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ea19fec8-028e-11de-b58b-000077b07658.html#axzz...

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:26 | 1719569 mcguire
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also, wasnt part of the rumor mill on the PM sell off that some eastern european central banks were liquidating??  any relation to this story???

 

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:00 | 1719286 PulauHantu29
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The median yearly wage in the United States is just $26,261, but the average American household is carrying $75,600 in debt.

Read more: http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/17-facts-that-prove-that-the...

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:12 | 1719328 AcidRastaHead
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Don't forget about the $47,000 that is each American's share of the National Debt.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:19 | 1719350 Comay Mierda
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more like $550k/person in with unfunded liabilities (social securiponzity, mediscamcare, etc)

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 19:21 | 1720204 Ahmeexnal
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And the "more educated" they are, the more they owe.

A typical multi-PhD assclown is up to his eyeballs just on student debt.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:16 | 1719291 gojam
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Ukraine or UK ??

Nevermind, the Greeks will be pleased if the Ukranians are the first domino to fall.

No doubt the story will go that Greece held lots of Ukranian bonds and their default has tipped them over the edge.

(cue sighs of relief in Eurozone, "Not our fault Guv")

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:04 | 1719299 Ineverslice
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Ukraine is weak!!!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:19 | 1719357 buzzsaw99
Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:49 | 1719472 Ineverslice
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L O L ......" ....I think it's time to put the hurt on Ukraine!"

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:20 | 1719361 PSEUDOLOGOI
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Ukraine not weak!!! I crush you...

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:28 | 1719396 Ancona
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"Ukraine not weak!!! I crush you..."

With my debt...

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:22 | 1719363 gojam
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Never heard the quote "And the last shall be first, and the first shall be last"

It's all pecking order. All countries will default but they will default in order of prestige and power. The USA, Germany, Japan, and the UK will be last.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:36 | 1719423 Deadpool
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really??, because with QE I think your list already defaulted. Just haven't heard it yet on CNBC.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:39 | 1719432 gojam
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QE is nothing but the US play to guarantee being last to default.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:05 | 1719301 The4thStooge
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Would a Ukrain default spread contagion all over the world and lead to financial armageddon?

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:06 | 1719304 mynhair
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Who lends to them?  Georgia?

Will SPY claw back to 117.45?

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:42 | 1719449 korthaj
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UkrSibbank» is the third largest bank of Ukraine, the second among foreign-owned banks.

Shareholders

BNP Paribas – 99.9%

 

...Pokes the domino tile.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:06 | 1719306 Dick Darlington
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They probably called their Austrian lenders to give some more to make it through the day.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:07 | 1719307 AcidRastaHead
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Welcome to the party Ukraine.  Or is Ukraine like that party guest you're obligated to invite but pretty much ignore until they are at the door putting their coat on.  "Hey, glad you could come, sorry we didn't get to chat more."

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:37 | 1719425 Deadpool
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that'll be Turkey

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:07 | 1719309 Tsar Pointless
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Technically, we in the "West" are all in default.

Except for Iceland.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:07 | 1719312 Deadpool
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the bread basket of Russia...Putin will ready the tank divisions.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 17:14 | 1719798 schadenfreude
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Bread basket with nuclear weapons. Good luck with the tanks and Moscow

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:09 | 1719318 dick cheneys ghost
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How is South Korea CDS?..............

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:09 | 1719321 Dr. Kenneth Noi...
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Technically default, that's the best KIND of default!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:09 | 1719324 Sokhmate
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I'm guessing their export of Ukranian nurses is not that lucrative.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:13 | 1719332 Momauguin Joe
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Charge them a baggage fee everytime they fly back from the Hamptons.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:11 | 1719326 hunglow
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Russia must be happy.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:21 | 1719364 PSEUDOLOGOI
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for now... maybe they are... but they have a number in line too...

When the shit hits the fan, watch Russia be unable to deal with seperatist movements and even out right Chineese land grabs...

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:12 | 1719327 Zero Govt
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"Add The Ukraine To List Of Countries On Verge Of Technical Default"

Ok TD, will do...

Ukraine : Govt-led country led into bankruptcy toilet (New)

Greece : Govt-led country led into bankruptcy toilet

Ireland : Govt-led country into bankruptcy toilet

...hold on, hold on TD ...wouldn't it be easier if you gave us the much smaller list of countries not led by their Govts and Bwankers into the sewer of bankruptcy?

I mean there's actually only a few countries in all history that have not been ruined by the State and Bwankers in bed together

Govt : the Biggest Social & Economic Mistake in a Mellenium

 

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:24 | 1719375 SheepDog-One
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Ukraine, Ireland, Greece, put together still tiny compared to just California looming default.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:30 | 1719584 Zero Govt
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Look Tiny Tim said Europe couldn't/wasn't going to happen in America... what greater certainty is there in the modern World than a Tiny Tim guarantee?

...ok now I've passed The Feds new 27 word-checker Big Brother Blogging Software any ideas how to short the fuck outta Tiny Tim and California??

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 19:26 | 1720211 Ahmeexnal
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Scheisse-wigger paid off all of Kali's debt with Austrian notgeld!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:15 | 1719341 falak pema
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It is a damning truth which has to be regarded in the face; all those who believed in the 'Orange revolution', promoted by the west, saw a type of corruption that matches that of Russian OLigarchs. The western model of crony capitalism is as demented as totalitarian soviet dictatorship. The so called capitalist cartel mafias run Ukraine, like Mehico...at the two frontiers of western civilization. From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli... it smells, it smells of corruption, like during the time of Conquistadors and Crusaders.  We have learnt nothing.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:19 | 1719356 disabledvet
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Send in the hottie with the cool hair-doo!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:23 | 1719374 Shitters_Full
Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:25 | 1719386 SheepDog-One
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Isnt that the chick from 'Scrubs'?

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:30 | 1719404 BandGap
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Swiss Miss Instant Cocoa

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:19 | 1719549 Ancona
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.....with mini marsmallows....

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:30 | 1719406 JW n FL
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She is in Jail for corruption in the Gas Pipeline deal(s).

 

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:16 | 1719542 disabledvet
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Rapunzel! I'm coming for you Rapunzel!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:50 | 1719474 hunglow
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Luke Skywalker's girl.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:13 | 1719539 disabledvet
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She looks real good with her hair down. Rrrrrowwwww. I sense a "default is actually ok" moment coming!

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 03:53 | 1721055 NZ Watcher
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She's a bitch and a greedy self for filling cow

The likes of her and a number of other thieving pirates is the reason Ukraine is in its financial situation

They did't call her the Gaz Princess for nothing

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:41 | 1719444 Missiondweller
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I don't think that party has been in power for quite a while now. The gov is full of Soviet cronies now.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:16 | 1719347 BlackSea
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Well, this should make for an exciting Euro 2012 soccer championship next year...

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:17 | 1719349 disabledvet
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Those hernia payments are a bitch. Trust me. At least they're still allowed to join a club. Some people aren't so lucky you know!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:19 | 1719358 TheLooza
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They'll be fine. Ukraine is exporting some of the hottest anal-loving porn stars of this millenium.  I go long their CDS (c_m-drinking-sluts) almost every night.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:22 | 1719372 dick cheneys ghost
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Link?

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:27 | 1719395 moonstears
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cheney's ghost is a funny guy!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:40 | 1719436 TheLooza
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EXTRAORDINARILY NOT SAFE FOR WORK. DO NOT FREAKING CLICK IF YOU ARE AT WORK.

nice amateur example.

http://www.xhamster.com/movies/444578/very_hot_ukrainian_girl_part_1_.html

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:25 | 1719381 zoogle
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Well done sir. Perhaps you've discovered another solution to add to a Keynesian's toolbox?

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:12 | 1719535 gaoptimize
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You know what?  Denegrading some of the finest women in the world this way just isolates you from the REAL value they can offer.  I suppose you couldn't appreciate the awesome children they make and what good mothers they are.  Sure they are wonderful lovers, but I sense you are using "slut" in a negative way.  Your loss.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:34 | 1719599 SilverRhino
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Just be ready with the Louis Vuitton purses, rolex watches, Mercedes and other assorted bullshit if you choose to breed with them.   Ex-Soviets are expensive long term.

 

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:43 | 1719642 gaoptimize
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Not mine.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 17:01 | 1719735 TheLooza
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i was using CDS in the most honorific way and do not wish to offend. 

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 17:29 | 1719851 SilverRhino
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togda horosho dlye tebya tovarische

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:22 | 1719368 Jack Burton
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Hard as this may be for many to accept it is likely Ukraine and Belarus will remain basket cases until there is a reunification with Mother Russia. Of course many will be against this, but many are also for it. A union with Russia would likely allow for considerable self rule, but an economic union and fiscal union would allow for a united economic unit with the various parts adding to the whole.

Whether this happens is anyones guess, it may take total economic collapse in Ukraine and Belarus before public support for union grows. But the force of history points toward this result. Painful as that may be for some to take.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:22 | 1719370 carbonmutant
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They were certainly eager to join the EU... considering Greece's success in extracting €Billions in welfare I can see why.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:23 | 1719371 Cheesy Bastard
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Oh oh domino.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:28 | 1719398 Tsar Pointless
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Thank you, Van Morrison!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:27 | 1719373 JW n FL
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but what about all of those gas pipeline dollars?

I didnt think that the underwater pipeline was operational yet (from Russia to Germany Direct).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nord_Stream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzudZlnEBkU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoczAWR9DEw

Russia completes Euro gas pipeline

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaQYqojrhz8

GLOBAL PULSE: Russia & Ukraine - Pipeline Politics (1/29/2009)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbtelhZULhI

New Pipeline To Europe Ends Ukraine's Blackmail And Thievery Of Russian Gas

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:25 | 1719383 rambler6421
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Hyperinflation bitchez!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:34 | 1719384 Volaille de Bresse
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And these poor Ukrainian suckers were promised a UE membership, a NATO protection, and I don't know what else provided they could kick the Russians out of their country and out of their naval bases.

 

All the countries bordering the Black Sea (remember Georgia?) were promised the same lies by the neo-cons and their Brussels puppets btw. The key plan was to ban the Russians from this area permanently. 

 

"Checkmate, you Western losers" I hear Putin scream... LOL! He'll gladly help his Ukrainian brothers and turn them into his minions for the next 50 years. You can't refuse anything to a guy who saves you from bankruptcy. 

Saakachvili is next : he should already pack his things and ask W-43 to make some room for him on his Texas ranch (a dog house will be enough for "Saak")

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:25 | 1719385 Belarus
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It's always nice to see my name in the news. 

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:26 | 1719389 RobotTrader
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All these third world countries must be dumping their commodity stockpiles and gold reserves to raise cash.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:33 | 1719411 Two Towers AU AG
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RoboTrader... are you for real!!!!!!.. if yes, you will probably be a nice speciman of a peanut brain..

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 16:20 | 1719556 disabledvet
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He's a robot still on the clock. It's all good once he hits the barstool.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 18:01 | 1719964 mjk0259
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More likely the ruling class  are just moving them from the government warehouse to their own warehouse or just transferring ownership of the government warehouse with its contents to themselves

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:49 | 1719399 Smithovsky
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forget the gold standard..

in Ukraine and Belarus, even gold stores its wealth in the 'russian standard'

http://www.russianstandardvodka.com/#/en/

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:31 | 1719407 Dick Darlington
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Spain does what the greeks have done, using "market conditions" as a camouflage. 

09-28 15:20: Spanish government suspends state lottery IPO due to market conditions
Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:31 | 1719408 Belarus
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Totally off-topic but I thought this was wonderful reporting: http://maxkeiser.com/

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:48 | 1719426 Smithovsky
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he thinks Blankfein and Lloyd are two different people (@1min29s)

the reporting is definitely full of something but it ain't wonder ;)

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:39 | 1719433 monopoly
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That was great Belarus. lol

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:32 | 1719410 mynhair
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