WORLD TODAY
as it exists and evolves today
by ybrao-a-donkey
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Revision 12-1-2021
SOME LOUD THINKING
World today is in a big chaos and mess. Corona management , Lock down management , Vaccine creation and management are all apparently in disorder and restlessness .
Both Freedom of expression is under stress and threat both in Democratic countries and in Dictatorial countries alike.
E.g.: Julian Assange in USA, UK and Sweden. Ali Baba founder Jack Ma in China and Hongkong.
CHINA'S THIRST TO CAPTURE NEW TERRITORIES AND NEW SHORES, AND SHORE ISLANDS
China seems to be in a belligerant mood . Its President has seized more dictatorial powers from a Collective Council presided by its Prime Minister .
WORLD'S POLICEMAN USA
The President of the World's Policeman is unwilling to step down after losing Election.
GLOSSARY of Abbreviations used in this book:
1 rsnz/:, rsns/: Causes, reasons.
2 iez/: Issues , problems
3 ftrez/: Features. Common Features, Daily Features.
4 eglnkz/: Examples. Newspaper links, website links, Electronic Media links.
5 prflnkz/: Proof links. Newspaper links, website links, Electronic Media links.
6 prtntunt/: Pertinent to note that .
7 rsnz/: reasons , Reasons:
★ Great Britain :
Great Britain ~ No need to shiver with new Strain of Corona **
Great Britain ~ No need to shiver with new Strain of Corona **
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55554550: Covid: England's third national lockdown legally comes into force.
Mr. Boris Johnson was reported to have said : I have 'no choice' but to impose the new lockdown, with the number of patients in hospitals 40% higher than in the first peak.
ybdnky: I feel that there is no need to panick for Great Britain . In a Cost-benefit analysis, the costs of lock down seem to overwhelm its benefits. Reason: Lockdowns do not wake up human intellects. Police treat citizens as sheep. leaving aside the vaccination mode of prevention of Corona, which needs massive expensive campaigns, we have to assume that Winters are creating conducive climate for proliferation of Corona. When hospitals get overcrowded , they themselves become Spreaders of Corona. What the Investigation Teams have to inquire into is what natural foods, what natural herbs will help the body needs to drive out the virus or to make it (the virus) a dud. That means, the venue of making the needed medical concotions and tablets should shift to "homes" from Pharma companies which make chemical stuffs, the gravity of usage of which even the medical Doctors do not know fully . Then , staying at home , working from home , get their synergy from home cures.
This apart, allied wasteful social expenses on wining , dining, shopping will also come down .
etc.
★CONGO- DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC :
CONGO- DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC ~ poorest country in Africa **
https://www.gfmag.com/global-data/economic-data/the-poorest-countries-in-the-world :
Congo is the poorest country in Africa . Per capita income: $785. Other poor countries in Africa are Burundi, Liberia, Niger, Malawi, Mozambique, Eritrea, and South Sudan. Central African Republic is a wealthy country with poor people . It is the hungriest. Internal civil wars ad ethnic /sectarian conflicts are ubiquitous . It has almonds, diamonds, gold , Oil, Uranium reserves . Poverty is like a Punishment for a crime which was never committed by a person .
★DOES CHINA REALLY BELIEVE IN EQUALISM? :
DOES CHINA REALLY BELIEVE IN EQUALISM? ~ Most unlikely **
Chinese Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi, is visiting Seychelles and its Capital Victoria. http://www.china.org.cn/world/2021-01/10/content_77099093.htm : He is reported to have said that :
"...China's diplomacy has always adhered to the principle that all countries, large or small, are equal. China-Seychelles relations are a model in this regard. ...".
"...China has always advocated multilateralism, opposed power politics, promoted democratization in international relations, and supported the United Nations to play its due role in international affairs..."
"___ Big countries should take the lead in abiding by the basic norms of international relations, not interfering in other countries' internal affairs, helping small and medium-sized developing countries, and assuming their international responsibilities in dealing with climate change and promoting sustainable development.___".
ybdnky: I hope , he is not joking. Seychelles will learn from experience .
★EUROPEAN UNION :
EUROPEAN UNION ~ Will more countries leave ? **
This is not a hypothetical question. After the exit of UK from EU , others are watching for the result from UK. If UK successfully revives its economy, and solves itz problems of Unemployment, others may follow UK. EU furnace or not going to cool down in near future .
★GERMANY :
GERMANY ~ Europe's Richest country **
Germany is Europe's Richest Country. Also Europe's most populous country . In spite of Covid 19, it is reported to be growing @ 4.4% p.a. Germany's main strength is its "Medium Industry". Unemployment rate is just 3%. World's third largest Exporter and Importer . Leaving aside German beers, breads, cars, festivals, football, Germany seems to face accusations and allegations of "hegemony", which probably refer to its bringing pressures on debtor EU members.
Question : To what extent Covid 19 is responsible for the Low Rate of Growth in EU Member countries ?
Ans: Even before outbreak of Covid 19, some EU members have very low rates of growth . Those countries have their own sets of Structural Disequilibria and BOT and BOP rigidities. Covid 19 might have added to the chaos and the crises. What EU seems to have achieved seems to be an Artificial Union resulting in slavery of Debtor Nations to Creditor Nations. Weak and Debtor EU Nations can regain their lost prestige and freedom only if they promote their exports to countries outside the EU Framework.
★Mr. Joe Biden's ways :
Mr. Joe Biden's ways ~He is speaking like an Ordinary Politician **
https://Joebiden.com seems to be the Home Page of the 46th President of the U.S.A., Mr. Joe Biden.
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/ joe-biden-calls-donald-trump-unfit- but-doesn-t-endorse-impeachment-1757351-2021-01-09 .: He is reported to have said : "I have been saying for now, well, over a year, he is not fit to serve. He is one of the most incompetent presidents in the history of the United States of America."
1 Mr. Donald Trump may be an unfit and incompetent President. But, it does not appear to be reasonable for Mr. Biden to say that . It is too early for Mr. Biden to say that . There will be others to say that . Mr. Biden should also ensure that his main followers shall not say that . Reason: Mr. Biden may also someday lose an election and may become a former President . Then his Successor or Republicans may say that Mr. Biden is an Unfit and Incompetent President . I am not a supporter of Mr. Donald Trump. I mean to say that "Unfit" and "Incompetent" are subjective terms which are difficult to define .
★RUSSIA :
RUSSIA ~ Is/Was Russia in real Financial Crisis ? **
RUSSIA ~ Is/Was Russia in real Financial Crisis ? **
One common question which is asked is "Why Russian Economy is so bad ? One worn out answer which is given is Russian Economy depends upon export of a single commodity i.e. Oil, and booms and busts in International Oil Markets affect Russia . Excessive dependence on one commodity- with depressed Oil prices , sanctions imposed by U.S.A. and European Union, Corona Virus may be exacerbating their problems . But they may not be the root causes. Growth Rates in Russia cannot be viewed from the point of view of consumer behaviors or Market dynamics. Reason: Russia is a country of vast geographical resources, and low population density. That means , they have few mouths to feed . Therefore , there should be substantial domestic surpluses with few demand pulls .
Russia 's GDP as at 2021 is estimated at US$ 1.25 Trillion . It may not be too high when compared to its geographical expanse and mineral wealth . Russian Economy is a Mixed Economy . Though theoretically Mixed Economies are expected to imbibe their strengths both from Private Sector and Public Sector , it rarely happens. On the other hand Private Sector thrives by devoring on Public Sector .
Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Laundromat :
etc.
★SOCIALIST ECONOMICS :
SOCIALIST ECONOMICS ~a Cinderella **
There are zillions of Universities and Colleges adsolz in the world which teach Capitalist Economics . Even the so-called self-declared Socialist and Communist countries also do not have Schools of Socialist Economics . It is one of the dreams of this ybrao-a-donkey that he should someday write a book on Socialist Economics .
This book on Socialist Economics which I dream of should not only cover pre-installation problems of a Socialist Society but also the problems of Post-installation problems of Socialism. This is because Socialist goals are Idealistic and Utopian. Any kind of Socialist without removal of Private Property Dominated Rights is to be treated as useless and is not worth campaigning for . Dictatorial countries should not be confused with Communist and Socialist countries, though the Governments ruling there may proclaim that they are Socialist and Communist .
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