Global Economy

The Debt Matrix: Consumption and Modern-Day Slavery

“Home life ceases to be free and beautiful as soon as it is founded on borrowing and debt” Henrik Ibsen Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – According to Oxford Dictionary the term Slave is defined as “a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them” as in the case of the United States…

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Geopolitics

Iran Nuclear Talks: Remembering the Israeli Attack on Iraq’s Peaceful Nuclear Reactor Osirak. Will History Repeat Itself?

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – On June 7th, 1981, Israel launched a surprise attack in the Southeast of Bagdad, Iraq that destroyed the Osirak nuclear reactor under construction.  It was known as Operation Opera, an Israeli plan to destroy Iraq’s proposed nuclear reactor that was intended for peaceful scientific research.  Iraq originally purchased the “Osiris”-class nuclear reactor from France in 1976.  Richard Wilson,…

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Geopolitics

The Chemical Weapons Pretext: Paving the Way for a Future US Military Strike on Syria? Syria Meets Deadline to Destroy Chemical Production Facilities then Israel Attacks Weapons Depot in Latakia

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – An Obama administration official confirmed earlier this Week that Israel conducted a military strike on a Syrian base in Latakia according to a CNN report.  The Israeli government has not confirmed or denied the allegations.  Israel has claimed it was intended to disrupt the transfer of weapons headed for Hezbollah located in Southern Lebanon. …

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Global Economy

Beijing’s Race to Diversify out of US Treasuries: New Agreements would Allow Singapore to become “Leading Offshore Trading Centre” for the Chinese Yuan

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – China is accelerating the role of the Chinese Yuan with agreements with Singapore that would allow “direct trading between each other’s currency” according to Singapore’s central bank. The Agence-France Presse (AFP) reported that China and Singapore will cooperate on a number of agreements that would boost economic ties for both countries.  China is…

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Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Preparing for War with Iran? Major Purchases of “Bunker Buster” Bombs and Missiles from Pentagon

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – The Pentagon plans to sell $10.8 Billion worth of military weapons to its closest allies in the Middle East besides Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that the Pentagon will sell Saudi Arabia and the UAE, two of the worst dictatorships in the world missiles, munitions…

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Global Economy, Media Analysis

China should Reduce its Holdings of US Treasuries, Diversify its Reserves, “There are Alternatives to Investing in the US Dollar”, Chinese Economist

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – The US political crises and its Debt limit problem is a warning sign for China over its $1+Trillion it holds in US treasuries.  Although the crisis is temporarily resolved until January, uncertainties will still remain.  Before a deal was reached on Wednesday, Chinadaily.com reported that  “Even if the debt impasse is eventually solved…

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Global Economy

Has the US Dollar Lost its Credibility? Legitimate Concerns for the World’s “Reserve” Currency

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – The confidence in the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency since the US government shutdown has continued its rapid decline.  On October 14th, started the third week of a US government shutdown reported that the US dollar fell against the Euro.  A deal involving a spending bill would most likely happen between…

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Geopolitics

Obama says Iran’s Capability to Develop Nuclear Weapons is a “Year or More Away”, Disregarding US Intelligence Assessments

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – US President was recently interviewed by the Associated Press (AP) on a number of issues including the US government shutdown and his recent discussion with Iran’s new President, Hassan Rouhani.  President Obama was asked about his conversation with Rouhani and how he perceives Iran’s new leadership role.  Obama said:                Well, here’s what…

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Geopolitics

A “Nuclear-Free Zone” in the Middle East? Why Israel will not Join the Non-Proliferation Treaty

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – Iran’s New President Hassan Rouhani has requested that Israel to sign and become a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as he spoke for a second time at the United Nation General Assembly. “As long as nuclear weapons exist, the threat of their use exists,” Rouhani said, citing the American bombings of Hiroshima…

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Global Economy

A Precious Metals Renaissance? What the Federal Reserve Bank’s Endless QE Means for Gold and Silver

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – As the Syria Crises continues with unfolding developments every day, an economic crisis looms.  The US economy is on the verge of sliding in to a severe recession that will eventually lead to a depression.  When?  It is hard to say.  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke announced this past Wednesday at a news conference…

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Music & Entertainment

Why does the Music Industry keep “Underground Hip-Hop Music” Underground?

Music is everybody’s possession . It’s only publishers who think that people own it.   John Lennon Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – The Corporate Music industry has had a monopoly on what youths from all around the world listen to.  They have been controlling the thoughts and beliefs of our youths and even adults through their control of the music…

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Education & Society, Geopolitics

Conflict in Syria and Global Resistance: Why Humanity will Prevail

Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – The World is watching how far Washington will go to gain support for an attack on Syria.  France is backing the US along with Turkey and other Gulf “Puppet” States including Saudi Arabia.   Syria is defying Washington’s strategy of supporting the rebels known to be affiliated with certain groups such as the Al…

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