I am against our involvement in Syria, however what really gets up my nose is Corbyn's Stop the War mates who were out in force outside Parliament. Funny how they never protest about Russian actions in the Middle East and the Ukraine?

I am disappointed that we got involved. It is difficult to justify going in whilst ignoring the Yemen. However because laughably Saudi Arabia is our ally we close our eyes to what is going on there.

The strike was purely political. The Allies told the Syrians it was coming so they had days to move people and equipment as evidenced by the lack of fatalities. We just hit empty buildings so what was the point.

Oh come on Tux!

People haven't been listening to Dollar for decades now.

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Ultimately the dollar isn't falling.....2008 proved to me that the system isn't allowed to fall. Recessions yes.....capitalism falling....not allowed.

Revolution requires blood...power is only ripped from hands it isn't given up......and 2008 only saw hipsters and far lefties camping outside Wall Street and Westminister.

Until it's the common man and women prepared to spill blood it's no dice.

And I just can't see that happening......and I'm not advocating for it either.

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Do you see democracy falling to the part oligarchical systems used by the Russians and Chinese at some point this century?

I don't believe we live in a democracy so we'll leave that one there.

Also lets not forget that, as of yet, alternative currencies have been allowed to exist. If they were considered a serious threat to western hegemony they could be declared illegal and forced underground.....they would lose a lot of attractiveness amongst the mainstream.

Hence the continual 'attacks' on Bitcoin and the like. Nobody cared when they were trading for pennies.
Despite these attacks by the mainstream they're still here.........and despite the recent slump (manipulation), stronger than ever.

They might have a useful role to play in changing the banking sector for the better but I don't think they will be allowed to contribute to any sort of western or capitalistic demise.

The west is doing a fine job on it's own tbh. Crypto's will take-over as part of a natural progression.

Personally I think these questions of who leads the world....western or eastern isn't just a question of finance but of technology and freedom.

.............and transparency.
Crypto's tick all three boxes.