Lakeside Diner

By: SouthernDragon Tuesday May 8, 2012 4:45 am

A variety of links to articles/interviews/speeches on current issues that may be of interest.

Hollande Issues Challenge to Germany

By: David Dayen Monday May 7, 2012 1:40 pm

At this moment, politics in Europe is both more interesting and consequential than politics in the US. A case in point: newly-elected Francois Hollande just threw down the gauntlet with Germany, offering his ultimatum to Chancellor Angela Merkel on the future for Euro-zone financing.

French Election Reflects Broken Consensus Within Eurozone

By: David Dayen Monday May 7, 2012 7:00 am

Francois Hollande’s victory in the French Presidential election, which may actually mean less for policy in France than meets the eye – in the end, you’re talking about center-left versus center-right – nonetheless has significant repercussions for Europe and the rest of the world. This is one of the only countries Germany needs to at least pay attention to, and the “Merkozy” alliance is now broken.

Lakeside Diner

By: SouthernDragon Monday May 7, 2012 4:45 am

A variety of links to articles/interviews/speeches on current issues that may be of interest.

Hollande Wins French Presidential Election

By: David Dayen Sunday May 6, 2012 4:00 pm

Socialist candidate Francois Hollande has won the French Presidential election, defeating incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy, yet another political victim of the Eurozone crisis.

Austerity goes to the polls

By: Attaturk Friday May 4, 2012 1:30 am

Voters in two countries that have had conservative governments impose austerity measures…and seen their economies struggle…have gone or are going to the polls. And not surprisingly, the governments are not doing well.

Lakeside Diner

By: SouthernDragon Thursday May 3, 2012 4:45 am

A variety of links to articles/interviews/speeches on current issues that may be of interest.

Lakeside Diner

By: SouthernDragon Wednesday May 2, 2012 4:45 am

A variety of links to articles/interviews/speeches on current issues that may be of interest.

Fatster’s News Roundup from April 30, 2012

By: fatster Tuesday May 1, 2012 6:30 am

Fatster compilies links and news from April 30, 2012, including stories from all over South America, Argentina, Mexican journalists, Colombian journalists, France, Spain, Iceland, Greece, Texas and other foreign lands.

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