Game Over Japan: Real Wages Crash Most In 21st Century, Savings Rate Turns Negative

Japan is toast.  They are trapped in a Keynesian debt (death) spiral.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-12-26/game-over-japan-real-wages-crash-most-21st-century-savings-rate-turns-negative

Merkel Slams Obama's "Cold War" Espionage "Doesn't Belong In 21st Century"

The hubris and perceived nonchalance of US spying on Germany's prime minister is stunning.  And US officials wonder why the US is losing influence amongst its allies.  Germany is increasing trade with Russia and China, two of Uncle Sam's most powerful adversaries.  They are also shunning US foreign policy-makers, who should wake up and smell the coffee.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-07-12/merkel-slams-obamas-cold-war-espionage-doesnt-belong-21st-century

Dr. Zijlstra’s Legacy and the 21st Century Renaissance of Gold

This is brilliant justification for a return to the gold standard and its inherent checks and balances for international trade settlement.

http://www.jcaschipper.nl/2013/07/dr-zijlstras-legacy-and-the-renaissance-of-gold/

Gold- The Rodney Dangerfield Asset of The 21st Century

http://www.grandich.com/2013/04/gold-the-rodney-dangerfield-asset-of-the-21st-century/

21st Century Breakdown

Thanks to Kitty for finding this article about the Fourth Turning, a concept I have followed for quite a while.

http://www.financialsensearchive.com/editorials/quinn/2010/0223.html