Andrew Batson — When “It’s the economy, stupid” falls short

Economists see everything in economic issues. reality is more complicated, and complex, than that simple point of view.

The US Seventh Fleet is massing battle units in the vicinity of China to force a Chinese withdrawal of territorial claims and an imminent US/NATO coordinated attack on eastern Ukraine is being prepared to pressure Russia, the choice being either capitulation or fighting NATO. 

This is actually contra the economic interests of most nations and about the projection of imperial power. It is political, that is, about who controls territory. This precedes economics.

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When “It’s the economy, stupid” falls short
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US-NATO Border Confrontation with Russia Risks Nuclear War and Loss of European Partners — Jessica Desvarieux interviews Michael Hudson

And all throughout Europe — I've been in Germany twice in the last two months, and they're really worried that somehow America is telling Europe, let's you and Russia fight. 

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US-NATO Border Confrontation with Russia Risks Nuclear War and Loss of European Partners

Jessica Desvarieux interviews Michael Hudson