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HomeIs Egypt the Threshold of a New World?
Posted by Larry Doyle on February 2nd, 2011 7:33 AM |
Is the ongoing political firestorm in Egypt an individual event or part of a larger movement? Can the Egyptian turmoil be contained or might it spread to other nations in the Middle East? Are we witnessing the civil unrest of a disenfranchised populace or something truly much larger than that?
Certainly, peace loving people hope that calm can be restored in Egypt and the inevitable transfer of power happens in an orderly fashion. From that standpoint, we would hope a democratic regime ultimately gains control in Egypt. What if democracy does not carry the day, though? (more…)
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The New World Order
Posted by Larry Doyle on November 12th, 2010 8:12 AM |
After three years of economic turmoil, why do I believe we are just now entering the second phase of a protracted economic drag here in the United States? While many economists and analysts would like to parse each and every bit of data that comes across the tape—that is what they do for a living—I believe we are better served to focus on the larger waves and currents at play across our global economic landscape. What do I see? A New World Order.
Do not think for a second that this reality does not have real long term implications for our economy and our people. I am not saying that there will not be enormous economic opportunities for individuals and businesses alike, but the skeletons in our American closet can only be hidden so long. Let’s navigate. (more…)
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