adam, 361 words, 1 comment, Ben Bernanke, Gold, US, Marc Faber

It's interesting, given the recent market turmoil and aggressive action by the US Federal Reserve, to revisit predictions from one of the gloomier market watchers, Marc Faber, from 2006. (more)

avocadia, 1136 words, 2 comments, US, Australia, GOPF, Iraq, diplomacy, Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney gets backed into a corner and, when given a choice, makes the logical and diplomatic response. Too bad it undermined the long held position of the Australian government and lent support to the opponent of Cheney's host and ally. That he so cavalierly damages Howard's policy speaks volumes about the value of loyalty to Cheney. (more)