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Protectionism & Corporate Inversion Collide

While the Markets are sending shockwaves throughout the Global Marketplace, Domestic Economies are starting to take a closer look at their Economic Futures; odd that so many are perplexed by what they observe.

Protectionism is one of those oft-used phrases bent and twisted into subjugation. Applied when it suits and yet completely irrelevant (much as in the case of Comparative Advantage) in its practical application. The notion that Protectionism (applied to a Domestic Economy such as the U.S.) is somehow destructive ignores the fundamental underpinnings of a durable economy and exposes the motives behind those who oppose enforcing it.

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The Economy of Crude

Since the mid-70’s Crude Oil has taken on a form far beyond that of simple commodity. It has become a metering rod, a tool of political-economic influence closely controlled by a global-elite and easily dispersed or manipulated with a wink and a nod. An alternate currency, if you will, easily convertible into or leveraged by any currency you wish to target or transport.

Over the last 15 years the world has become highly fractured and non-responsive to manipulative inputs that had previously proven to be effective. Russia stubbornly refuses to collapse under the weight of Western Sanctions, Saudi Arabia is keenly aware that in order to continue milking its cash-cow it must protect the influence of OPEC as a key oil producer/market-maker and for this reason they’ve decided to continue flooding the global market.

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