I’m not a big fan of what Vladimir Putin is doing to Russia, but the man is undeniably intelligent and he sure gets looking like a badass right… Here’s an example below: Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
Brazil’s Clandestine Nuclear Program
During Brazil’s military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985, the government clandestinely pursued a nuclear weapons program. In 1981, Brazil and Iraq signed a nuclear cooperation agreement that led the government to ship 26.7 tons of uranium dioxide to Baghdad. In 1989, the former head of Brazil’s nuclear weapons program worked in Iraq as a consultant. … Continue reading
My random musings for the day…
In the investment markets, a man gets what he deserves. But in politics, he gets what his idiot neighbor deserves. And one thing you can count on is that the guy next door will vote for a man who at least appears to be as dull and stupid as he is. The reason for that … Continue reading
El Presidente (or I don’t know how I keep getting invited to these things)
As I always say, it’s good to know people… Tonight proved no exception as we scored an invite to dinner with the former president of Mexico, Vicente Fox, at the Fairmont. Tables were $3000 each and we got in for free – not bad… Here we are mingling before the big doings: El Presidente gave … Continue reading
Quote of the Day (QOTD)
“The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters.” – Genghis Khan Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 