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US dollar rallies as extent of worldwide recession becomes clearer
Telegraph ^ | 08/08/08 | Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

Posted on 08/14/2008 12:13:40 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

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To: ex-Texan
Condi should take responsibility for 'forgiving Russia.' Remember the phrase right after Iraq War?

Forgive Russia, ignore Germany, and punish France.

It was coined by Condi.

21 posted on 08/14/2008 4:27:07 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster (kim jong-il, chia head, ppogri, In Grim Reaper we trust)
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To: TigerLikesRooster
It is clear by now that Putin's goal is to destroy U.S..

So he shares the same goal as Pelosi and the rest of the rats.

22 posted on 08/14/2008 4:35:31 AM PDT by meyer (...by any means necessary.)
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To: meyer
Pelosi is Putin's useful idiot.

Putin must believe he can destroy U.S. via sinister KGB-style subterfuge. On the other hand, he is not keen on creating efficient and (uncorrupt) system of military and government. Nor on setting up modern industrial infrastructure.

The guy is a spook and all of his associates are, too. His kind only thrive in shady system. That is his limit and also current Russia's.

23 posted on 08/14/2008 4:44:20 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster (kim jong-il, chia head, ppogri, In Grim Reaper we trust)
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To: ex-Texan

I have read that the Russian expression “we will bury you” is not as sinister as “we will kill you” but rather merely means “we will outlive you (and therefore conduct your funeral).” That said, Putin is a cunning and ambitious guy.


24 posted on 08/14/2008 5:05:09 AM PDT by coloradan (The US is becoming a banana republic, except without the bananas - or the republic.)
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To: DB

True, but I would rather the dollar rallied through its own efforts than because of the faults in the rest of the Worlds economies.


25 posted on 08/14/2008 5:19:00 AM PDT by Vanders9
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To: TigerLikesRooster; meyer

Speaking of Putin’s spy days,

I was reading W.E.B. Griffin’s Presidential Agent series and it goes into a lot of this. I picked it up on a whim, so I don’t know how much truth he puts into his books. But, when all of this started, it reminded me of the books immediately.


26 posted on 08/14/2008 5:34:39 AM PDT by Gvl_M3 (Sometimes, you have to stand up for yourself, even if it doesn't look "Compassionate.")
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To: coloradan; ex-Texan

Several months ago, I read here on Free Republic that is was behind the scenes U.S. policy to artificially lower the price of oil during the cold war to bankrupt the USSR.

Now that we have had high oil prices for several years, Russia is flexing their muscles again.

I wonder if this is a bigger reason to DRILL HERE, DRILL NOW, so we can bankrupt them again.


27 posted on 08/14/2008 5:37:55 AM PDT by Gvl_M3 (Sometimes, you have to stand up for yourself, even if it doesn't look "Compassionate.")
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To: Gvl_M3; TigerLikesRooster; M. Espinola; Travis McGee; All; Calpernia; Pelham; whitedog57
Here is the Bigger Problem -- And the extent of this problem is only dawning on some people now.

Next year millions will realize how badly they were cheated by crooked realtors, mortgage lenders and Wall Street. This situation will continue to deterorate for the next five years:

One Third of New Owners Owe More Than House Is Worth !

Most of this massive real estate fraud took place in California. Read the report, It speaks for itself. I was right. The real estate shills were wrong. Blame them for your financial mistakes. I tried to warn you.

One freeper told me I saved their family over $ 250,000. All you shills and hype artists ought to take a bow. You ripped off millions of people for major money. I hope you are sued by all your victims for punitive damages.

28 posted on 08/14/2008 6:29:38 AM PDT by ex-Texan (Matthew 7: 1 - 6)
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To: jsh3180

I’ve been puzzling over what the heck was going on and your explanation answers my questions. Thank you.


29 posted on 08/14/2008 9:57:33 AM PDT by penowa
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Putin can’t destroy the USA. Our domestic communists like Pelosi, Read, Waters, Waxman, Dellums, assisted by their willing socialist liberal supporters. When the USA falls, it will fall from within. Guaranteed.


30 posted on 08/14/2008 12:07:32 PM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free
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To: ex-Texan; Mase; Fan of Fiat; Petronski
Next year millions will realize how badly they were cheated by crooked realtors, mortgage lenders and Wall Street overpaid.

Fixed it for you.

Maybe they should sue? Maybe you could help?

I hope you are sued by all your victims for punitive damages.

You're always good for a laugh. LOL!

31 posted on 08/14/2008 8:06:18 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Half the time it could seem funny, the other half's just too sad.)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

Guess who says he’s selling magic gas mileage gadgets?

LOL


32 posted on 08/14/2008 8:10:48 PM PDT by Petronski (The God of Life will condemn the Chinese government. Laogai means GULAG.)
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To: jsh3180; groanup
The US$ rally was set into motion on August 4, by the movement of huge sums of money into short term US Treasury Bonds. The money for the bond purchases was funneled through Swiss and Eastern European institutions. We’re talking $50 Billion.

LOL!

Over $500 billion in Treasuries trade every day.

Trillions in currencies trade every day. You think a turnaround would be caused by $50 billion? LOL!

33 posted on 08/14/2008 8:12:09 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Half the time it could seem funny, the other half's just too sad.)
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To: Petronski
I laughed at that last week. I guess his blog pimpin’ doesn't pay enough.
34 posted on 08/14/2008 8:13:12 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Half the time it could seem funny, the other half's just too sad.)
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To: Vanders9
The US dollar is rallying, not because the US economy and financial structure is good, healthy and strong, but because it looks better in comparison to everyone else’s!

I think you've got it.

35 posted on 08/14/2008 8:51:34 PM PDT by GOPJ (If Hillary steals the nomination, blacks will sit home - GOP will take it all. Go for it Hillary.)
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To: ex-Texan

“One Third of New Owners Owe More Than House Is Worth !”

THAT’S 8 MILLION HOMES WITH AN AVERAGE PRICE OF 220K!!

And we are just getting started


36 posted on 08/14/2008 9:03:53 PM PDT by underbyte
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To: jsh3180
We’re talking $50 Billion

I don't know what Russia had to do with it but 50 billion might be oh, say 25% of Lehman Brothers' daily repo book? No way is that going to move any currency market. The currency markets are in the trillions daily.

37 posted on 08/15/2008 5:36:27 AM PDT by groanup (Here, bend over and let me give you my carbon footprint.)
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To: Toddsterpatriot
I guess his blog pimpin’ doesn't pay enough.

How did I miss his diversification? I thought for sure he was still "swooping" down on foreclosed properties, making a mint, and planning for his "retirement" on the Italian (or was it the French?) Riviera.

Oh, well.....everyone needs a dream.

38 posted on 08/15/2008 7:41:15 AM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: jsh3180
The money for the bond purchases was funneled through Swiss and Eastern European institutions. We’re talking $50 Billion.

Do you have a source for this theory?

39 posted on 08/15/2008 7:49:43 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Half the time it could seem funny, the other half's just too sad.)
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To: Toddsterpatriot; ex-Texan

The economy is just wonderful, right?


40 posted on 08/16/2008 2:38:36 AM PDT by M. Espinola (Freedom is not 'free'.)
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