Day: 9 May 2018

SOUND MONEY FOR THE SWISS?

by Pete Moore

May 9, 2018 58 4 yrs

Tweet I love Swiss-style direct democracy. You can see why our governments and special interests have no intention of allowing us the same. – A referendum in Switzerland could fundamentally change the country’s monetary system. – The vote will be on the introduction of the sovereign […]

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by David Vance

May 9, 2018 15 4 yrs

MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF YOU’RE BLACK OR WHITE?

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Jem Bartholomew

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THE PRICE OF REWARDING TERRORISM

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