BLOG COMMENTS - JUNE 9, 2015

Dear Friends:

I would like to share with you some of the comments posted by myself in the WSJ Journal Community about important headlines of the Wall Street Journal from June 2 to June 9.

The comments are about politics, economy, business, social issues and technology in the United States, Europe and the world.

As you can see for the RECOMMENDATIONS, the majority of these comments generated a good reaction of other members of the Journal Community.

Domingo Trassens

Analyst

World Rethink

June 9, 2015

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BLOG COMMENTS: 2015/06/02 - 2015/06/09

On G-7 Leaders Grapple With Stronger Action Against Russia, Islamic State:

MY COMMENT: In this opportunity, the G-7 leaders met in an exclusive castle of the Bavarian Alps with a great view around and all the facilities to make a good job.

In this environment, the presidents and prime ministers have discussed about the climate change and other subjects.

The crucial issues were the Ukrainian crisis and the fight against the Islamic State, Really, nothing important happened about these subjects.

The decision of maintain the sanctions against Russia will not change in a positive way the situation of Eastern Ukraine and Crimea.

From the other side, the explanation of President Obama that till now the Pentagon is working on a strategy against Islamic State surprised to everybody. While the time runs, the ISIS militants continue making progresses due to the weak position of their enemies.

In summary, the G-7 summit was a mini-vacation to enjoy the hospitality of the German host and the Bavarian people. Meanwhile, the dark clouds continue threatening the global peace and the world looks like before the trip to KRÜN: ugly, ugly, ugly…1 Recommendation 06/09/2015 09:01:19 AM

On Prison Break a Mystery for Upstate New York Town:

MY COMMENT: The way two convicted murderers escaped from one of the most secure prisons of New York shows that the prisoners were more intelligent than their guards.

Also we can infer that the members of the security are corrupt, because nobody paid attention about the heavy tools used by the prisoners to make an exit hole in a pipeline of the prison.1 Recommendation 06/08/2015 02:56:19 PM

On Islamic State’s Global Expansion:

MY COMMENT: In times of war, it is not possible to raise the flag of the peace. We have to raise the flags of war.

If the White House does not take serious the risks of the Islamic State’s expansion, the enemy will hit American targets everywhere including across the territory of the United States. 1 Recommendation 06/08/2015 02:24:13 PM

On Xiaomi, China’s New Phone Giant, Takes Aim at World:

MY COMMENT: Maybe, Xiaomi can achieve the hill and makes reality its dream of No.1 for a short time. However, there are other Chinese makers that are working in the same direction since more than five years ago and when they decided to invade the world with their devices they didn’t have the return they expected.

To be the world champion in the technology arena implies more than a powerful sales organization. You need to have your own research and development department, a global customer service infrastructure and the capacity to grow with your brands as very respectable maker. 06/08/2015 10:45:04 AM

On Turkish Election Sinks Erdogan’s Bid to Cement Power:

MY COMMENT: It is good that the ruling party lost the majority in Turkey, but surely President Erdogan will find the way to continue driving the country under his control. 3 Recommendations 06/07/2015 03:22:32 PM

On Bernie Sanders Draws Crowds With Matter-of-Fact Message:

MY COMMENT: Several weeks ago, Sen. Bernie Sanders announced he will look for the Democrat nomination for the 2016 presidential elections competing against Hillary Clinton and others.

Till now it is very early to evaluate the campaign of Mr. Sanders because he started in his territory (New England) with the argument of the middle class gets poorer.

We have to see if he can move crowds in the rest of the country answering questions from different levels of population. In the current times, the “Robin Hoods” have a lot of hurdles to achieve the big stage. 1 Recommendation 06/07/2015 03:11:26 PM

On Defense Chief: Subversion, ‘Big Lie’ Are in Russia’s Arsenal:

MY COMMENT: According to this story, Secretary Defense Carter said that the “economic sanctions have had an impact on the Russian economy but aren’t altering Russian President Vladimir Putin’s conduct.”

I think that when economic sanctions don’t force positive changes, they are not effective tools. 1 Recommendation 06/07/2015 02:37:50 PM

On Deutsche Bank Co-CEOs Jain and Fitschen Resign:

MY COMMENT: Frequently, the big banks and corporations want to make businesses everywhere and due to their huge ambition, they lose focus in they really can do.

This is the point that the customers emphasize about the management of Deutsche Bank: “lack of strategic clarity”. 06/07/2015 10:56:36 AM

On Obama Pays Tribute to Beau Biden, Family:

MY COMMENT: During the last few days, the decease of Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, generated a special atmosphere in the political sphere of Washington.

In the moment of a death, the pain of human beings has not ideology, status or social class. We have to have compassion for who suffers the loss of a son, daughter or mother... 4 Recommendations 06/06/2015 11:44:27 PM

On The Anti-Poverty Experiment:

MY COMMENT: For my point of view, the only way to reduce poverty is through an economy that gives equal opportunities to everybody. A good job is personal prosperity, security and health. 06/06/2015 03:43:42 PM

On Sanctions Relief for Hezbollah:

MY COMMENT: The nuclear deal that Tehran is pursuing will not change in a positive way the attitude of the Iranians related to the rest of the world.

Iran will not dismantle Hezbollah because this terrorist group helps to intimidate civil populations everywhere and the Iranian regime wants to reign in the world through fears.
1 Recommendation 06/06/2015 03:15:38 PM

On Eight Pakistani Taliban Acquitted in Attack on Teenage Activist Malala Yousafzai :

MY COMMENT: The attack of the Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai was a terrible crime. She survived thanks the medical assistance that she received in U.K.

Now we learn eight of the Pakistani Taliban attackers were acquitted.

This case shows again how the justice works in Pakistan. 7 Recommendations 06/05/2015 03:01:32 PM

On U.S. Suspects Hackers in China Breached About 4 Million People’s Records, Officials Say :

MY COMMENT: Probably, the Chinese have also copies of the emails of Hillary Clinton. 3 Recommendations 06/05/2015 02:49:53 PM

On Greek Prime Minister Calls Proposal by Creditors Irrational :

MY COMMENT: Alexis Tsipras likes to play the role of “beggar”, but he doesn’t like to work in the real sense. 2 Recommendations 06/05/2015 02:43:54 PM

On U.S. Adds 280,000 Jobs in May; Jobless Rate Ticks Up to 5.5%:

MY COMMENT: The data of the job report of May looks better than before, but the street continues showing a worse picture than the official numbers of the US Labor Department.

By the way; the unemployment rate grew 5.4% to 5.5%. 06/05/2015 11:52:43 AM

On Observers Say Rebels in Eastern Ukraine Moved Heavy Weapons Before Fighting:

MY COMMENT: Since the beginning of the crisis, President Putin learned that the Washington administration does not care a lot for the future of Ukraine.

With this panorama, it is logic that Russians will continue supporting the rebels with heavy weapons because they pursue the permanent control of the Eastern Ukraine.
1 Recommendation 06/04/2015 02:15:43 PM

On Kurdish Peshmerga Say They Need Weapons After ISIS Seizes Iraqi Arsenal:

MY COMMENT: Some months ago, the media said that the United States was planning to provide modern weapons, military supplies and training to the Kurdish Peshmerga directly.

New reports deny the previous information and the problem is the Kurdish militants have not enough weapons to fight against the Islamic State in the ground. Their bravery is not enough to confront a strong enemy.

Meanwhile, the soldiers of the Iraqi army are showing very low moral in the battlefield. The loss of Ramadi is the last sample of the poor interest to defend their positions against ISIS. 3 Recommendations 06/04/2015 01:46:55 PM

On Germany Falls Out of Love With America:

MY COMMENT: The story says “Germany falls out of love with America”. Despite this statement, we can affirm that the Germans have not problems with the United States as a country.

Personally, Chancellor Angela Merkel has a good dialogue with the White House and always she tries to reduce pressure.

But of course, every country has its own agenda, and there are differences in the political spectrum with Washington. 06/02/2015 03:14:25 PM

On France, Obama and the Ayatollah:

MY COMMENT: France doesn’t want to sign the nuclear deal with Iran before a complete technical review of its nuclear project.

The position of the French is realistic and cautious. We cannot sign a blank paper with our enemy. 4 Recommendations 06/02/2015 02:54:35 PM

On Sepp Blatter to Resign as FIFA President:

MY COMMENT: The decision of Sepp Blatter of resigning as FIFA President is the best that he can do in these circumstances.

FIFA has to start to clean its top offices. It will not be an easy work. 3 Recommendations 06/02/2015 01:34:46 PM

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SOURCES:

1) External Sources: Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Tweeter and PBS NewsHour.

2) Own Sources: My own research for previous publishing projects like TTT of Comlab Corp, Spanish English Club online and others.

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