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News Links, May 12, 2020
## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
Richard Branson to sell 25 million shares in Virgin Galactic to battle pandemic impact
Richard Branson to sell 25 million shares in Virgin Galactic to battle pandemic impact
## War on cash/cashless society/cryptocurrencies ##
ECB sees no "business case" for digital currency yet: Mersch
Bitcoin Gains Ground on Gold, Bolsters Claim as the Asset of Tomorrow
## Airline death spiral ##
Packed United flight leaves passengers 'scared,' 'shocked' amid fears of the coronavirus
BA owner says burning cash, quarantine plan will make it worse
British Airways owner IAG has exhausted every avenue to shore up its finances and is burning through cash, its CEO said on Monday, as the aviation industry warned of the fresh damage it would suffer if Britain quarantines international arrivals.
British Airways owner IAG has exhausted every avenue to shore up its finances and is burning through cash, its CEO said on Monday, as the aviation industry warned of the fresh damage it would suffer if Britain quarantines international arrivals.
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
US Wants Release of Two Special Forces Veterans Who Led Failed Coup Invasion of Venezuela
Make way for the Greens and the Leftists. They do not want US nuclear weapons on German soil.
## Migrants/refugees ##
Migrants stranded in Greece by COVID-19 fly to UK
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
The Fed Is Fueling a Revolt That It Cannot Control
It's not that hard to forecast a populist revolt against the parasitic class that's grown obscenely wealthy as a direct result of Fed policies.
Migrants stranded in Greece by COVID-19 fly to UK
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
The Fed Is Fueling a Revolt That It Cannot Control
It's not that hard to forecast a populist revolt against the parasitic class that's grown obscenely wealthy as a direct result of Fed policies.
Hong Kong police arrest 230 at Mother's Day protests, as local media groups slam treatment of journalists covering event
## Energy/resources ##
Why Trump Is Desperate To Secure This Rare Metal (cesium)
## Energy/resources ##
Why Trump Is Desperate To Secure This Rare Metal (cesium)
## Environment/health ##
Hand Sanitizer Boom Could Save The Ethanol Industry
• Coronavirus
The Novel Coronavirus Went Global In November - Or Maybe Even Much Earlier
The first wide outbreak of the Covid-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus was identified in late December 2019 in Wuhan, China. But recent reports suggest that the virus circulated much earlier, and not only in China, than was previously known.
The first wide outbreak of the Covid-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus was identified in late December 2019 in Wuhan, China. But recent reports suggest that the virus circulated much earlier, and not only in China, than was previously known.
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
How Big Wireless Lobbied Governments to Build 5G For Citizen Data Collection and Surveillance
While selling 5G technology to the public as a means for faster downloads, Big Wireless — comprising a web of telecom companies, lobbyists and law firms– is spending millions to lobby governments the world over to implement the next generation of cellular technology because of its potential for data collection and surveillance of citizens.
While selling 5G technology to the public as a means for faster downloads, Big Wireless — comprising a web of telecom companies, lobbyists and law firms– is spending millions to lobby governments the world over to implement the next generation of cellular technology because of its potential for data collection and surveillance of citizens.
The Botched Infiltration of Venezuela Leaves Guaidó Tainted Beyond Repair
Given Guaidó's involvement, it is impossible for Washington to wash its hands of the plot. The Trump administration is responsible for giving him what little power he has, and therefore it is responsible for his actions.
Benjamin Netanyahu suggests microchipping kids, slammed by experts
Bombshell: Crowdstrike admits 'no evidence' Russia stole emails from DNC server
World's Super Rich Buying Pandemic Escape Mansions in New Zealand
Given Guaidó's involvement, it is impossible for Washington to wash its hands of the plot. The Trump administration is responsible for giving him what little power he has, and therefore it is responsible for his actions.
Benjamin Netanyahu suggests microchipping kids, slammed by experts
Bombshell: Crowdstrike admits 'no evidence' Russia stole emails from DNC server
World's Super Rich Buying Pandemic Escape Mansions in New Zealand
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
The Plot to Blame China for COVID-19
## Systemic breakdown/collapse/unsustainability ##
We're All Preppers Now
## Japan ##
Japan eyes 2nd extra budget to combat pandemic fallout
It will be difficult to pay the relatively high wages needed by US workers. Further, the general decline of the industrial system and deterioration of the global economy will throw up barriers to all such initiatives. -- RF
Inspections, citations, recalls slashed: Coronavirus is testing America's food safety net
Bipartisan group of senators want $200 million in diaper assistance in next coronavirus rescue bill
Bipartisan group of senators want $200 million in diaper assistance in next coronavirus rescue bill
Hospitals across the United States are facing financial ruin.
Plenty of money for bombing and invading other countries, little for saving lives. -- RF
• Coronavirus
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