Stupid World

[blue rider]

for Mashman
with Love
Occupy

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/1...-Debt-Forgiven

[Scuba_Steve]

It's massive so might want to have some time if you wanna read, otherwise summary.
US proposal restricts access to scientific research, textbooks, music, art and literature
...
wide-ranging effects on medicines, publishers, internet services, civil liberties and biological patents.

[Zedder]

Another version of it, courtesy of WikiLeaks, in todays NZ Herald:http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/n...ectid=11156737

[Scuba_Steve]

And an abridged versions with 5 things you should be aware of

[Zedder]

In summary: American Imperialism is still on track.

[puddytat]

20 years of trying to get a free trade deal with them......& nothing.
Why do we need a deal with them? Wouldn't the billion odd people in the region be simply better off without them & just get on with it with the others who generally seem to be in agreement ?
Fuck 'em...Im sick of the fucking cnuts dictating.

[Ocean1]

And an abridged versions with 5 things you should be aware of

If you're aware of the dramatic difference in the cost and accesibility of medicine between NZ and the US you'll recognise one of the main drivers of that in #2.

And the US knows it. They were here in droves a couple of years ago trying to analyse our ACC spend, with the intent of doing a wee copy/paste for Obama-care.

Our health system cops a PR hiding fairly regularly, especially the ACC provisions, but I wonder how many Kiwis realise how good we've got it.

[Smifffy]

Since you like the idea of public transport without charging money, how about this?

http://mashable.com/2013/11/12/russi...dWpiaGZlY18ifQ

[blue rider]

Q&Q with Jimmy Lee from JPM gone awol

fun ensued #AskJPM

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AskJPM&s=tyah

[mashman]

ING found that debt in developed economies amounted to $157 trillion, or 376% of GDP. Emerging-market debt totaled $66.3 trillion at the end of last year, or 224% of GDP.. Aye, sterling mechanism by which to direct mankind's energies.

[Brian d marge]

ING found that debt in developed economies amounted to $157 trillion, or 376% of GDP. Emerging-market debt totaled $66.3 trillion at the end of last year, or 224% of GDP.. Aye, sterling mechanism by which to direct mankind's energies.

dont worry the FED is onto it

The DHS has also targeted “virtual currency platforms and the network of virtual currency exchange makers,” de Vallance added. Earlier this year, the DHS seized about $5 million in bank accounts belonging to the world’s largest bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox. Since then, the exchange has found itself shunned by much of the international banking community, and it has had difficulty moving money to its U.S. customers.


Stephen

[Scuba_Steve]

dont worry the FED is onto it

You had me worried there, thank god the FED is onto it


Some TPP news from your part of the world, seems Jappa land feels the same about the TPP too

[mashman]

dont worry the FED is onto it

The DHS has also targeted “virtual currency platforms and the network of virtual currency exchange makers,” de Vallance added. Earlier this year, the DHS seized about $5 million in bank accounts belonging to the world’s largest bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox. Since then, the exchange has found itself shunned by much of the international banking community, and it has had difficulty moving money to its U.S. customers.


Stephen

Well come on. We've had a bit of a meltdown recently and as such we should be waiting until we're stable before we allow another currency into the currency marketplace. Best leave it as a monopoly for the time being. As you say, we have the FED.

We could maybe do with a few more 111 call centre staff and not the opposite. That'll reflect well on the operational budget.

[Tazz]

Since you like the idea of public transport without charging money, how about this?

http://mashable.com/2013/11/12/russi...dWpiaGZlY18ifQ

That is brilliant!

[Zedder]

So diddly squat is worth a train trip at least...