Posts by Nathan Evans78

Arthur Miller7 said:If I’m not totally tripping, Algeria is gonna start pumping more gas—it’ll take a minute to get moving, but hey, it’s something. Qatar already struck a deal with Germany, and apparently, Biden pulled some strings with Venezuela too. At first, the UAE was being super stubborn about cranking up oil production, but I heard some rumors they might be softening their stance (not 100% sure on that part, though)... so honestly, it’s not like anyone was being a total jerk about this.

But then again, that's just what you hear from the MSM. Just a few days ago, the UAE placed an order for Chinese airplanes instead of American ones, so I’m honestly struggling to wrap my head around the strategy these Gulf monarchies are playing. In my view, it actually makes more sense for them to scale back production and enjoy higher prices rather than pouring money into infrastructure while watching Europeans pivot en masse toward EVs and heat pumps. You have to assume the folks in the Middle East have read the EU's "Fit for 55" plan more closely than the Europeans themselves have!🤣

analogbear5 said:Yeah, sure. Let them just live off cookies then.

Honestly, if things get desperate, the European Union will step up with grain shipments just like they did when they helped out with the vaccine IP issues. ☕

Please, let's not have those clueless journalists sounding the alarm about some massive catastrophe in Africa again. They sailed right through the last major health crisis without much more trouble than a developed area in Northern Italy, and honestly, things will likely be just as manageable even if there's a grain shortage.

But we actually have a situation brewing right here in a neighboring NATO country:

Massive protests have erupted in Albania due to fears of blackouts and food shortages. This former communist nation is becoming one of the first to buckle under the economic fallout from the devastating war in Ukraine, and the lingering effects of the pandemic measures certainly didn't help matters either. Gas prices are currently the highest in Europe, hitting 2.07 euros per liter, and they’re climbing every single day in one of the poorest countries on the continent—especially considering the minimum wage is only 248 euros a month.

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bluemason3 As expressed by: The Sultan seems to be blocking any semblance of sound economic policy or even basic, logical responses to shifting market conditions. It’s honestly a bit wild—he keeps pushing these economically questionable guidelines despite not being an economist himself. To make matters worse, he’s been cycling through state economists like they’re on a revolving door just because they don't fall in line with his vision. Most of this seems driven by either pure populism or a strict reliance on religious doctrines regarding financial dealings, which really complicates everything. It’s never really been an issue in Turkey, because at the end of the day, it isn't about what the Sultan's bank is actually capable of doing—it's about what the Sultan allows them to do. When you look at it that way, it’s just not a fair or useful comparison to make with how normal central banks and governments operate in the US.

It might not be the most perfect comparison, but it really goes to show how you can still hold your ground even when the candlesticks are throwing absolute chaos your way. It’s all about survival in those brutal market conditions.

At the end of the day, the people in power are always the ones rewriting the rules—especially when things start falling apart right under their feet. Just look at history: the Americans have buried the gold standard twice before, both times just as they were staring down the barrel of bankruptcy.

William Anderson5 said:It’s just the short-term fallout from the heavy-handed moves over in Russia. They've basically frozen all foreign currency assets there. I assume even you can see how unsustainable that is...

Oh, sure. And I suppose real estate growing at 6 to 10% every single year is "sustainable" too. 😁

Christian Torres3 said:So you're basing this on one single day of data and claiming the situation on the Russian market and its exchange rate is set in stone?

Look, it's not just them—US and European indices aren't "set in stone" to climb forever, either. 😁

Can someone please make sense of this for me? Why haven't the Turks ditched the Sultan yet, even though the Lyra looks like an absolute train wreck on the candlesticks for ages now? ☕

Christian Torres3 said:Even without checking the details, it's obvious enough that the Fed is going to defend the exchange rate and the stock market—let's see how long they can hold it out.

That’s a possibility, though on the flip side, I’m scratching my head over why the Sultan's central bank isn't making similar moves.

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/TRY=X/

USD/RUB 95.700

Where are you hiding, Roger Nelson5? I’m still waiting on those doomsday candlesticks of yours! 🤣

The Kremlin is actually demanding that gas payments be made in rubles. 🤣🤣

USD/RUB 100.32

George Robinson43 said:Inflation is a reality that has arrived and is here to stay, much like something European Union citizens have come to expect.
Everyone understands that these costs represent the price tag for breaking free from Russia and those types of threats being broadcasted on TV regarding nuclear fallout across the European Union.
As for what happens with Russia in 2025 when they're barely exporting any hydrocarbons at all? Who cares. That's their business.

Ah, so you’re still part of that TV generation, I see. 🤣

Look, I am personally willing to pay whatever it takes, but we have to figure out how to keep those living below the median income powered up. There really are only two ways to play this: either we go after the wealthy with a Wealth tax, or we just start printing new dollars at the Federal Reserve. ☕

George Robinson43 said:Why would they announce something that has only been agreed upon rather than officially signed?

It's all about managing PR to get ahead of inflation expectations.

What’s even more striking is the massive spike in people who are fed up with the Chancellor’s policies—about 33% are reporting they're "dissatisfied," which is a huge jump from only 18% just last month. On top of that, general frustration with the administration has climbed from 23% back in January to a whopping 32% right now.

George Robinson43 said:It wouldn't surprise me if they aimed for a figure similar to what China pays Qatar as their top importer, or perhaps what Korea pays Americans.
But regardless—as we see more LNG terminals popping up and ships hitting the water, market expansion should naturally drive prices down.
We also have to consider that this supply comes from fields holding about 50% of the world's current reserves, and they've barely even begun tapping them.
Now, one must ask: is it truly wise to let Qatar effectively become the most influential nation on Earth by 2030?

In my opinion, Germany had much less leverage this time around compared to Qatar; otherwise, they would have been touting this as some historic, bargain-basement deal. On top of that, Sweden really needs to get moving on building out HVDC infrastructure, which is going to run them into the ground with costs. So, when you look at the math, they're facing expensive gas, pricey terminals, massive infrastructure builds, and all while those climate targets are looming closer every day.

It feels like an uphill battle with a mountain of challenges, but I'll keep my fingers crossed for them. Because let's be real—if the German factory floor grinds to a halt, the whole American supply chain takes a massive hit. ☕

Does anyone know what kind of price tag they actually settled on? I’ve been scouring all the Mainstream Media outlets, but none of those liberal pundits seem to be mentioning the total cost of the entire deal.

Carl Lee27 said:Anonymous j*** Nestlé just leaked their entire database

https://twitter.com/EuromaidanPress/...x9uBvFo7A&s=19

Woow, this is starting to feel more like that movie Idiocracy. 🤣

Brenda Murphy3 said:Seriously—what on earth are you even talking about? 🤦

What does being Orthodox have to do with anything here? How many Ukrainians actually step foot in a church anyway? This is like saying—how is an American from a Catholic state going to fit into an atheist place like Czechia... I mean, come on, it's obvious you're just talking nonsense.

And what does racism have to do with this? You're honestly just talking trash... 😁

Look, I wasn't even talking about "compatibility." To me, anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get to work is compatible—doesn't matter if they're blonde, brunette, redhead, Hindu, Mormon, or Muslim...

Besides, isn't the reason these topics even come up because white people can't stand each other anymore? THE LABOR SHORTAGE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF DECADENCE.

Brenda Murphy3 said:Honestly, you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about...
Right now, you’ve got tens of thousands—maybe even more—of open positions sitting there in Germany specifically, just waiting for skilled workers and people with college degrees to step up and fill them.

Of course, we’re missing the basic labor force, but honestly? We’re also seeing a massive shortage of actual experts. It's hitting us from both sides.

I honestly have no clue where you're even getting these ideas from. It’s not like it doesn't matter where a massive influx of workers is coming from, right? Look, an American from Ukraine fits into any Western society without skipping a beat—both in terms of shared values and cultural vibes. But some guy from the Middle East or Syria? Not gonna happen. Not even close.

What "values" are we even talking about when someone follows an Orthodox faith in a secular nation like Czechia, where they've basically turned their churches into disco clubs? 🙏🙏

And let's be real—India churns out more university graduates every single day than Germany could ever hope to absorb.

In the end, reality is the best argument against racism:

About twenty young men from India standing in line at Giardin. Our photographer caught this unusual sight earlier this morning. They were waiting for medical checkups with the occupational health provider, Echron medica.

As we understand it, these Indian workers are being hired by a local construction firm that relies on foreign labor due to a shortage of domestic workers, which is becoming standard practice.

boldotter2 said:Look, YouTubers aren't going to take down Putin. It’ll be the guys with bad livers when they realize how things are going. Or maybe the Wagner mercenaries will do it if someone offers them better cash and amnesty.
Then Rosgvardia might step in once they realize fighting in the Ukrainian mud isn't what they signed up for... stuff like that.

Everything will probably unravel pretty fast once it actually starts moving. The only real issue is that nothing has started yet, and it looks like it won't for a while. I guess people are just testing their limits.

Exactly. It's like we've been waiting half a century for someone to finally deal with the Kim dynasty by tearing it down from the inside. 😁

ruggeddriver70 said:And what about the labor shortage the EU is gonna face (given the demographic shifts) over the next 20 years? You think you'd just fill that gap with people from Africa, the Middle East, or India/Pakistan? What's your actual solution there?

Honestly, when we're talking about roles like cleaning up nursing homes, stocking shelves, hauling construction gear from point A to point B, stamping paperwork at some made-up desk, doing odd jobs, escort services, or even renting out little performers for some weird niche market—jobs that make up at least half, if not more, of the current openings across the US—it really doesn't matter where those people come from.

Unless, of course, you're coming at this from a racist angle, but that's a whole different conversation entirely. ☕

Richard Wilson4 said:This would put Nestlé in a super tough spot, but it’s also a direct threat to China.

Well, they've already started blocking visas for certain Chinese officials over issues like the Uyghurs and Tibet... and you can bet the Chinese government isn't forgetting any of this; they're definitely keeping a mental file on everyone involved. 🤣

Carl Lee27 said:So, I’ve been seeing some chatter about Congress potentially looking into banning the US government from doing business with any companies that refuse to pull their operations out of Russia. I say "potentially" because, honestly, right now I'm mostly just seeing a handful of people talking about this on Twitter

Edit: Okay, scratch that—looks like this is actually legitimate news
https://oversight.house.gov/news/pre...overnment-from

Man, I’d love to see how that plays out for just one day. The US government vs. Nestlé. 🤣