Is It Time For The Middle Classes To Revolt?

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Jm Bob Google Profile+ James Marshall writes from London on the old idea to fix your wealth you must pass it on. The best thing about wealth is you can aquire it without anything, without a website, without a suite and without even a car.

Today’s historical lessons draw from old manuscripts made by Karl Marx years ago. He made the  gulag and millions of executions. argument is that they have benefited too much from the existing system in Western countries.

Facing certain defeat by the Labour party devoid of ideas, surely it has little to lose by taking an axe to the benefit culture.

Is it there time to revolt?

The middle classes are now declining and are no longer optimistic about the future. Take the United States, for example.

About 80 per cent of US wealth is owned by 10 per cent of the population. The Obama Administration is doing its best to change these numbers and spread wealth more evenly.

The other group which is bucking the trend are the lucky farmers of North Dakota and other parts of the US where shale oil and gas are being exploited by he middle classes of Italy and Spain.

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Could Cyprus Happen In The UK? Sure It Could. Ask Any Banker

Changes are happening all over the globe especially Europe and there is much more trouble to come. Since the beginning of time there has been aristocracies, banks and landowners. The distribution of wealth and the transfer of wealth is the same as it was before anything else. The British questions to Cypriot bankers and politicians has got Westminster parliament thinking it could happen in the UK. MPs seems to think this could be contagious the financial sickness now spreading through Cyprus and surrounding territories.

The ATMs around Britain are working fine at the moment, the cash point updates mean they are there and most people are still using them. There could be a time when rations occur at cashpoints. Fresh money could even become less fresh as the printers halt the manufacturing of money.

More people are consulting the Archbishop of Canterbury asking him to prey for their football team to win and the terraces are packed with supporters and contributors next door at 11 Downing Street.

Some questions that people do not know about focus on understanding and coaching those that need the art of communications to keep the economy of the UK chugging along.

There is a strong chance that one day British banks could start freezing accounts, rationing amounts distributed at the hole in the wall. The Russians in the UK may have to help here find some bargains. People have already started selling possessions. The good news is that all this clutter and junk could just disappear giving chance to concentrate on more important things like walking, nature or attending church.

Source Stirring Trouble Internationally ‘…Could Cyprus Happen In The UK? Sure It Could. Ask Any Banker…’

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EU Unemployment Is Up. So How About A European Spring Or Something?

Manfred Sonde writes about the European Union EU unemployment and some new term ‘the European Spring’.

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You will also read all about the Euro zone and the amount of subsidiaries around the world mostly in Europe.

You can find out about the opinions of  Europe here in the UK and some comical jokes about the situation in Greece. And more about the recent  Nobel Peace Prize which is another topic consistently mentioned this month. Be sure to read the posts prior to this one over on Stirring Trouble Internationally.

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There is also a joke about the  European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso.

Find out what Jose said about the European economic crisis and then have a read of the older posts and other posts down below.

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You will also find some interesting news about the European Central Bank and how they are dealing with Euro zone debts.

The name obviously comes from the recent  Arab Spring which is always in the news at the moment so find out what the Euro Spring is then check out the link below.

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It’s A Great Time To Be A Cop In Europe.

Ted Obvious writes from Madrid: I don’t know about you, but I like to see cops upholding the law in a robust, imaginative sort of way, showing all those demonstrators protesting against budget cuts who’s the boss. A post made earlier today over on Stirring Trouble Internationally - A humorous take on news and current affairs.

 

 

As it happened yesterday in Portugal and Spain during the anti-austerity protests. Yesterday, cops were in fine form in Spain, earning their bonuses and overtime payments with gusto.

Spain Is Bracing For A New Round Of Budget Cuts. All To Please The EU And The Banks

 

Demonstrations against more austerity cuts

 

Mario Lopez writes from Madrid: Well there you have it: the Spanish government announces 40 billion euros worth of cuts and the masses simply don’t want to accept it. And they are right, the masses. Because it is a scandal that the EU gives the Spanish banks that have gambled and stole hundreds of billions a huge bailout while the ordinary people are made to pay for this. In a normal environments all these Eurocrats should be held responsible for bankrupting Europe, along with the money men. Fat chance of this happening of course but it would be great to see European politicians sitting in the dock and receiving long sentences for their vile deeds. Would do wonders for the democracy, you know.

Austerity Is Pulling Spain Apart. Can It Survive As A Single State?

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Mario Lopez writes from Madrid: More demonstrations against the cuts announced by Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish Prime Minister taking place. A million on the streets of Catalunya demanding independence for the province. ‘Rajoy is a puppet in the hands of the European Commission,’ snarled one protester. A hot summer is giving way to an even hotter autumn. Can the country hold together or will the richer parts, Catalunya and the Basque country, say ‘adios’ and break the country up?

The trade unions sense that their moment has come. They are demanding a referendum on the austerity measures. Even a minority of supporters of the Partido Popular that forms the government support the cuts. So the likelihood is that the government would lose the referendum. After that would come massive demonstrations for new elections. The Left sense that they would win. They probably would.

The European Central Bank Is Taking Everyone For A Ride. All To Save The Money Men

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© Find us on Google+ Stirring Trouble Internationally Ted Obvious writes from Frankfurt: Well, here we go again. The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a new initiative that is supposed to ease the debt crisis in the Eurozone. In case you’re not aware of it, the ECB is the  financial institution of the European Union and the reason it is based in Frankfurt is because Germany that has been benefiting from the single currency more than any other country in the Eurozone, until the whole cosy set up crashed, basically calls all the shots, along with Brussels, when it comes to taking major fiscal decisions. (Who needs a war when you get everyone dancing to your tune by imposing financial conditions on them.)

Why is Madrid a Eurozone?

Demonstrators in Spain about Euro and Euro-zone

Hundreds of thousands are protesting against Big Brother’s cuts in spending and raising of Spanish taxes.

This week Spain has been forced to raise taxes, this is bad news for students and people working in Spain. Taxes are what keeps the economy going. The problem is that taxes have always been exclusive to the country that delegate these levies. Generally this money would be put back into digging up roads and helping people who are sick. Things have changed and it is all because of Europe and the shape it took and the directions it’s making.

What is happening in Spain?

The truth is nobody knows, until you get to the airport. There you will see the recession has hit hard. Building is terminated leaving semi building sites. No one likes to say they are skint. Spain is a rich country of Europe and have been exporting oranges from Seville for a number of years. The Satsuma’s have also done surprisingly well, but none of these fruits are enough to stabilise the demise of the Euro.

What has happened in Europe that has effected Spain?

You see a short while ago Spain and many other countries joint ventured with Greece. Switzerland was another partner in the deal. Iceland agreed, Ireland agreed. All these countries now are also campaigning against tax cuts. Tax cuts are happening everywhere. As the bills increase so do the taxes. The Euro is just a by product of all these troubles. So protesting in Spain is no different to the rest of the world’s protests. In fact they are much more behaved as you will find out when you go over to Stirring Trouble Internationally.

Is this really a protest or is it a gay pride festival?

Gay Pride was this week in Spain according to Stirring Trouble Internationally, they have there eye well on  the calendar, but no this is an image of protesters in Spain campaigning against the rise in taxes. Protesting has been very popular with students ever since the 1960′s. France was at the forefront of a lot of these marches. France like Germany have always been avant garde when it came to the young getting together and having a good time.

What can Spain do to solve the financial problems in Europe?

Not much really the best thing they could do is export more and localise everything. If everyone get together and provide each other with things at affordable prices they should be ok. You see this European venture is costing a lot of money. No longer is Spain using peso’s they are now using Euro’s. Perhaps they could take a look at what Ireland and Germany are doing that may help. Last week Germany had a meetup with British leaders to find out what they thought. The conversations went on all evening but nothing much was announced.

Other than that Britain was well pleased not to be affiliated with the Euro currency and that we would be thinking of them and there problems. The best part of any holiday to Spain or anywhere else is the journey back home. As you get to the airport you are reminded of the architectural poverty and when you get home you greeted with change banners plastered all over the posh landscape. It’s only when you get back to the ranch via diversions and road diggers that life is not all a bed of roses or caste-netts.

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Brussels Is A Talking Shop Incapable Of Doing Anything To Save The Eurozone

 

Are you excited about the European Union meeting in Brussels?

Samuel Marshall asks in his latest article from Brussels over on Stirring Trouble Internationally.

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Euro2012 Is Boring. Overpaid Players Are Just Not Bothered To Make An Effort

Looking at Euro2012 and concluding that nail biting stuff it ain’t. Pretty boring actually, as the quarter final between Spain and France proved.

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More affirmations this weekend that sport is not really something we should be at all proud of a results come in about England football team. The EU is doing surprisingly well and the UK are not doing that well at all after today’s defeat in the Ukraine. It is a sign of the times when penalty shoot outs happen. The spectators get more for their money.

    The clubs pay out more money to the players, the weekly salary justifies the need for great football player in the UK. The UK keeps up-to date with the rest of Europe and the amount they pay footballers. Losing is really boring, no body likes to lose. France a Spain have been doing really well.

     If you like going on vacation and watching football then you should be in the Ukraine right now watching these European football teams play football. England have failed to deliver, lets hope the Olympics is something that makes up for the bad luck in the EU football competition.

     It would have been great to bring a cup or two back from the competition.

     Soon the Olympics will be here and the celebrations can begin again.

     Its great being excited these competitions are exciting, the players are under tremendous pressure to win, that is why they are paid so much. Its difficult when young talented players are put under this type of pressure. That said this type of pressure is the same across the board.

     Without getting on the wrong foot of sportsman both France and Spain deserve some luck, looks like those bailouts will not be going to waste in Spain, Italy, France and other areas of Europe recently mentioned here on Stirring Trouble Internationally. Could there be a direct link between bank bailouts and football results. Who knows. You can find out all about what Stirring Trouble Internationally has to say by going over to Stirring Trouble Internationally.

During these difficult times of disappointment its good to read something special. You can go over and see what is being said this week and next, today though Anton Goryunov writes from Donetsk: I really feel sorry for all those sports commentators and football writers who have to pretend how excited they are with the quality of the games at Euro1202. Is Boring. Overpaid Players Are Just Not Bothered To Make An Effort. http://goo.gl/7EnU5 via @stirringtrouble #BORING, #EURO2012, #FRANCE, #SPAIN

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The Eurozone Crisis Is Getting Worse. And The Dodgy Bailout Of Spanish Banks Isn’t Helping

The euro crisis worsens by the day. ‘Get your money out of Spain and Greece!’ is the cry. Soon this will include Italy. Things can only get more depressing.

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There has been the start of a big bailout process this week again that could ripple out into other parts of Europe. It’s no secret that the Euro has been under a bit of pressure this month. The banks have obligations to keep and as we all know they need bailing out, some countries are feeling the pinch.

The credit crunch has been in full swing for some time and hopefully some time soon the crisis will relax and you will be able to go about your busy day in the knowledge that everything is OK.

Both Italy and Spain have been earmarked as countries with banks that need help. Other more remote countries that maybe to small to be bailed out are also mentioned. You will be surprised at the list of other countries mentioned, so go over to Stirring Trouble Internationally to find out just what is all the fuss is about and how if you take action today can fix things.

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The Spanish Bailout Is Another Attempt To Save The Euro. Compliments Of The Taxpayers

Brussels is handing Spain 100 billion euros to recapitalise its banks. This is a blatant attempt to save the euro. Compliments of the long-suffering Europeantaxpayers. 

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The money is in the bank. Today Stirring Trouble Internationally journalist and writer Samuel Marshall explains from inside Greece what the procedure is for Spain. Samuel writes from Athens about the International Monetary Finding and how it works so other countries in Europe can follow suit.

The market in Greece not a strange turn this month and now Spain. The Euro has been having a spot of bother and news from the top down in Brussels reveals three fundamental things you should know about. If you require a more practical explanation you can find that there to, Samuel explains the process and goes into detail about the economic procedures set in place to make things better.

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Banks In Spain Will Be Rescued By The EU. The Rest Of The Spanish Economy Can Go To Hell

The latest bail-out of the Spanish banks is a disgrace. It’s another blatant attempt to save the banks without helping the real economy. Find out more in this weeks post and find out more by going over to Stirring Trouble Internationally, Mario Lopez explains things there a lot better than most.

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Spain recently has been all over the press because people in Spain have been worrying about the economic situation. They also many of them worried about the Euro. Some of them were a bit concerned about the banks being bailed out again. Some of them were right to be concerned about the way the economy works. However everything like Greece is safe for Spain. According to Mario Lopez everything has been fixed by another big loan for banks these injections into the system are said to really help.

Spanish banks are getting a huge bailout from the European Union while the rest of the economy will be allowed to continue going down. You can go over to Stirring Trouble Internationally and read all about it there and much more news about what’s happening around the world, in Europe and Spain.

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Ireland Says Yes To Austerity. Now What?

So why are the Irish willing to accept fiscal austerity while Greeks and Spaniards are not? They accept that they to blame. They don’t waste their energy on blaming someone else.

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Still the idea of foreigners dictating policy cannot be swallowed. Mariano Rajoy, in a major speech on Saturday, asked if Spain was standing on the edge of the precipice. No, but it was getting close to it. He claimed that 70 per cent of banks were solvent.

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Politics Is About Money. Where Will The Money Come From To Refloat The Eurozone?

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