BLOG COMMENTS - APRIL 12, 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 April 5 to April 12.

The comments are about politics, economy, business, technology, education and other subjects linked with United States, Europe and other lands.

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

Domingo Trassens

Analyst

World Rethink

April 12, 2014

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BLOG COMMENTS: 2015/04/05– 2015/04/12

On Pope Francis Calls Armenian Deaths ‘First Genocide of 20th Century’:  PART 1

MY COMMENT: Pope Francis is not the first leader of the world who says that the Armenian slaughter was genocide.

However, his attitude is brave in a moment that the Turks are growing as a powerful country of the Middle East and the Muslims are in continuous confrontation with Christians and Catholics across the world. 7 Recommendations 04/12/2015 10:01:53 AM

On Pope Francis Calls Armenian Deaths ‘First Genocide of 20th Century’: PART 2

MY COMMENT ANSWERING TO ANOTHER MEMBER WHO SAYS THAT THE POPE STATEMENT IS NOT GOOD MARKETING:

 

First, Pope Francis is not a marketing guy.

Second: Frequently, the truth is painful and generates frictions. 8 Recommendations 04/12/2015 10:23:17 AM

On Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign to Make a Low-Key Start:

MY COMMENT: Hillary Clinton tries to start her campaign without a lot of noise to meet her supporters from the previous presidential race and consolidate her position before a wave of criticism puts at risk her campaign. 4 Recommendations 04/11/2015 03:55:02 PM

On Obama, Raúl Castro Plan Historic Meeting at Panama Summit on Saturday:

MY COMMENT: The encounter between Barack Obama and Raul Castro is historic and controversial.

The shake of hands of the American and Cuban President has different meanings depending of the perspective of the observer.

We have to wait for the next steps… 1 Recommendation 04/11/2015 02:34:09 PM

On Liberal Democrats Try to Push Hillary Clinton Left:

MY COMMENT: Hillary Clinton is not left-wing or right wing, she is Hillary.
By the way, the foreign donors who support her are powerful people of different ideologies. 4 Recommendations 04/10/2015 03:20:29 PM

On Corker’s Fickle Friends on Iran:

MY COMMENT: It is good that some Senators, members of the Democratic Party, have their own mind in crucial issues like the Iranian nuclear deal. 2 Recommendations 04/10/2015 03:07:39 PM

On Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Blasts Terms of Nuclear Framework Deal:

MY COMMENT: The best is the Obama administration observes in silence the next steps of the Iranian Supreme Leader before new comments or opinions.

The Iranians want to play with us like with puppets of the kindergarten. 4 Recommendations 04/10/2015 02:54:04 PM

On Boston Bombing Trial: Death Penalty or Not?:

MY COMMENT: I am not God to make justice with my own hands. But as a human being with sensitivity for the people who died or remain with disabilities due the bombing attack. My position is: Death Penalty. 5 Recommendations 04/09/2015 02:56:15 PM

On Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Noncommittal on Nuclear Deal:

MY COMMENT: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is playing his game because he knows that the West is in a very tolerant (or weak) position.

The current attitude of the Iran’s Supreme Leader puts more uncertainty on the negotiation table. 04/09/2015 02:22:16 PM

On After Minority Rule, Iraq’s Sunnis Refuse Minority Role:

MY COMMENT: Iraq is divided in parts and nobody wants to work in a peaceful and balanced way with the others to fix the cracks. 1 Recommendation 04/09/2015 12:53:55 PM

On They’re Using Drones to Herd Sheep:

MY COMMENT: Till now it is early to know if the drones will change the normal behavior of the sheep for good or bad. Maybe, they will become sheep-androids. 04/08/2015 03:13:34 PM

On Apple Watch Review: The Smartwatch Finally Makes Sense:

MY COMMENT: Apple always creates digital devices that finally make sense. 2 Recommendations 04/08/2015 03:01:38 PM

On Rand Paul Launching Presidential Campaign:

MY COMMENT: We have to see if Sen. Rand Paul can advance ahead from the shadow of his father. 1 Recommendation 04/07/2015 03:18:57 PM

On Iraqi Teams Exhume Dozens of Bodies From Mass Graves in Tikrit:

MY COMMENT: It is not secret that the ISIS militants are "butchers" without any compassion for their enemies. 04/07/2015 03:14:56 PM

On Germany Owes $303 Billion War Debt, Greek Parliament Told: PART 1

MY COMMENT: The Greeks are looking for free money from the heaven because they are lazy to earn it for themselves. 7 Recommendations 04/07/2015 03:09:51 PM

On Germany Owes $303 Billion War Debt, Greek Parliament Told: PART 2

MY COMMENT ANSWERING TO ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE JOURNAL WHO SAYS THAT IT IS GOOD THE GREEKS CLAIM FOR WAR COMPENSATION:

The idea of the war compensation for a war of more 50 years ago is an excuse to take free money while they continue living immerse in a corrupt system. 1 Recommendation 04/08/2015 01:47:59 PM

On The ‘Hyundaization’ of the Global Arms Industry:

MY COMMENT: First, technology has not flags in the globalization era.

Second, people like the Koreans are good students of technology who graduate fast in quality products and very aggressive businessmen who sell to everybody. The competition with these people is very difficult. 04/06/2015 03:21:02 PM

On How Brazil’s ‘Nine Horsemen’ Cracked a Bribery Scandal:

MY COMMENT: This story about a new Brazilian case of corruption titled “How Brazil’s ‘Nine Horsemen’ Cracked a Bribery Scandal” ends with the following paragraph: “I think Brazil will be a different country after the conclusion of this process,” said Antonio Augusto de Queiroz, head of DIAP, a congressional watchdog agency. “If [high-paid] people are going to jail, having their assets confiscated, whoever considers doing the same will have to think about the cost/benefit ratio.”

My fears are that the Petrobras’ case can go through similar paths that the Iranian case of Argentina where the main prosecutor of the investigation – Alberto Nisman - was killed in a very dirty and confuse episode. 4 Recommendation 04/06/2015 02:15:58 PM

On Western Companies See Potential in Reaching Iran’s Consumers After Nuclear Deal:

MY COMMENT: Everybody stands in line waiting that the doors of Iran will open for the western companies.
Business is before any ideology. The western companies know that Iran can be a huge new market for diverse products and technologies. They are anxious to run inside the country with all their offers and business forms to fill immediately when the green light gives the signal.
Meanwhile, despite the current restrictions, the Iranians are buying technology from the Chinese like Huawei. 1 Recommendations 04/06/2015 01:54:49 PM

On Amazon’s Drones Exiled to Canada:

MY COMMENT: Jeff Bezos is not the kind of guy that the bureaucrats can stop. He is a innovative entrepreneur with new ideas about technology applications and strong resolution.

If his drones cannot fly through the American sky, it is reasonable that they will start the Bezos’ experiment in Canada. 3 Recommendations 04/06/2015 01:32:58 PM

On Nigeria’s New Leader Faces Divided Nation:

MY COMMENT: The victory of Muhammadu Buhari in the Nigerian elections is not an event for singing glories.

It is a hard challenge for fixing the economy and giving peace and justice to all the communities and towns beaten by the Islamic terrorism. 3 Recommendations 04/05/2015 06:42:51 PM

On Iran’s Negotiating Triumph Over Obama and America:

MY COMMENT: The nuclear “framework” is an Iranian triumph and a defeat for the victims of all the terrorism forms led by Iran. 2 Recommendations 04/05/2015 06:24:52 PM

On Sharp Seeks to Spin Off LCD Panel Unit:

MY COMMENT: The Japanese technology producers – Sharp, Sony… - continue losing ground in front of South Korean and Chinese competitors due to old business criteria and low flexibility for the changes the market is pushing. 04/05/2015 02:48:59 PM

On Ted Cruz Campaign Points to Hefty Donations:

MY COMMENT: Till now, there are people who don’t like Ted Cruz. In some cases, they have fears about his ideas and behavior.

However, the people who like Ted Cruz, they love him because the Texan Senator represents a very different kind of politics from the classic politicians. 1 Recommendation 04/05/2015 12:46:55 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.

Website: http://world-rethink.blogspot.de/

RETHINKING - APRIL 5, 2015

THEME: Easter 2015

Today is Easter, important celebration of Christian and Catholic communities across the world.

History of sacra events says that Easter is the day of Jesus Resurrection, good moment for encounters of families and friends with Christian roots.

It is also the day of eggs and rabbits for children of families with old traditions.

Domingo Trassens

WORLD RETHINK

Rethinking the World with You

2015/04/05

BLOG COMMENTS - MARCH 16, 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 March 1 to March 15.

The comments are about politics, economy, business, technology, education and other subjects linked with United States, Europe and other lands.

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

Domingo Trassens

Analyst

World Rethink

March 16, 2014

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BLOG COMMENTS: 2015/03/01– 2015/03/15

On Why Children Need Chores:

The household chores of the children help them to learn to use their time in a productive way instead of the hours that they lose watching TV or playing electronic games.

The benefits are not only academically, emotionally and professionally. They learn to integrate in the life of home in a good way and to value the efforts of the parents and the cost of the tools used in their household chores.

Indirectly, the household chores have ethical and civic benefits. The youngsters who learn from their childhood times to be active, responsible and productive, they will become good parents, hard workers and responsible citizens. 6 Recommendations
03/15/2015 02:27:34 PM

On How the Tally of Illegal Immigrants Adds Up, and Why It Matters:

The tally of the illegal immigrants that today live in U.S. is only a part of the problem.

The authorities have to stop the entrance of more illegal immigrants directly in the borders and take action against the visa expiration of the others who enter by airplane or other transportation. 5 Recommendations 03/15/2015 02:02:13 PM

On Bomb Blasts At Pakistani Churches Kill At Least 13:

The persecution of Christians is growing across the Islamic world. This is a very serious alarm.

Maybe we are returning to the times of the catacombs. 2 Recommendations 03/15/2015 01:42:45 PM

On Hostage to Hillary:

If the Democrat Party is “hostage to Hillary” the Democrats have to break the chains. In a real democracy, no political party must be hostage of a candidate. 1 Recommendation 03/14/2015 06:07:38 PM

On Hillary Seems Tired, Not Hungry:

Hillary will look more tired after the new Congress' hearing. 6 Recommendations 03/14/2015 05:32:47 PM

On Venezuelans Suffer Amid Crumbling Health System:

The Venezuelans are living the “hidden face” of the Hugo Chávez’s miracle. 6 Recommendations 03/14/2015 05:06:09 PM

On Why the Apple Watch Exists:

After the legendary return of Steve Jobs to Apple and since the introduction of iPod, this technology company goes from success to success due to the excellent planning of its new steps. 4 Recommendations 03/14/2015 04:59:04 PM

On John Kerry Says GOP Letter to Iran Was ‘Wrong’:

John Kerry forgot that he was member of Congress… 3 Recommendations 03/14/2015 04:44:29 PM

On Venezuelans Suffer Amid Crumbling Health System:

President Hugo Chávez promised a lot to the Venezuelans but its political and social model was only a fantasy for short time.

Meanwhile, he selected as his successor a bus driver like Nicolás Maduro Moros, a man without the basic political background to run the country in a "mediocre" way. 2 Recommendations 03/13/2015 04:41:01 PM

On Netanyahu Slips in Polls Days Before Israeli Elections:

When the economy of a country does not work properly, this is the first subject in the priorities of the voters of a general election. 1 Recommendation 03/12/2015 03:48:29 PM

On Authorities Investigate ‘Ambush’ Shooting of Officers in Ferguson:

The last events of Ferguson show that this St. Louis suburb is a bonfire.

If the local authorities do not have the capability to calm the population with the respect that the normal inhabitants of the city deserve, professional agitators from everywhere will come to Ferguson to generate more violence and ambushes.

Meanwhile, it will be good that the media and members of the federal government try to stay away from the scene. 4 Recommendations 03/12/2015 03:31:43 PM

On Iran Occupies Iraq:

The Iranian occupation of Iraq is one of the consequences of the American withdrawal in a very unstable moment for this country.

Really, our soldiers died in Iraq to open the road to the Iranians.

Probably, in short time, we will see something similar in Afghanistan. 2 Recommendations 03/12/2015 02:50:29 PM

On Intel Slashes Revenue Outlook on Weak PC Demand:

From my perspective, the technology business is evolving faster than a provider like Intel.

If this company does not redefine its business model and its lines of products, its problems will continue. 03/12/2015 02:24:15 PM

On House Panel Prepared to Subpoena Hillary Clinton Over Her Email:

Probably, Mrs. Clinton will answer with similar reactions to the Benghazi hearing in 2013. 1 Recommendation 03/11/2015 04:48:39 PM

On Merkel Plans to Skip Moscow World War II Victory Day Parade:

I think that the decision of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to go to Moscow after the May military parade to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solder is appropriate in the current circumstances. 3 Recommendations 03/11/2015 03:51:10 PM

On Clinton-Alt-Delete:

Mrs. Clinton is acting like the French kings of the 1700s before the French Revolution: “I am the king (in her case: “I am the queen”), “I am the absolute power of the country”, “I am the law”.

We are a democratic country with laws that are over any authority (president, senator, secretary of state…)

As an adult country, we have a Constitution and rules for any government unit and member of the government. And the word “convenience” is completely unacceptable in cases of national security.

In 2016, we must not vote for a “queen” or "king". We have to vote for a candidate of president who will be model of public server and the first in the respect our Constitution and laws. 9 Recommendations 03/11/2015 03:31:10 PM

On Hillary Clinton Says Not Using Government Email Was a Mistake:

According to this story, “Hillary Clinton says not using government email was a mistake”.

Now, the open question is how many similar mistakes she will commit if she becomes the president of the country. 7 Recommendations 03/10/2015 04:22:40 PM

On GOP Senators Warn Iran’s Leaders on Nuclear Deal:

The open letter of the forty-seven GOP Senators to the top Iranian leaders marks a new confrontation between Republicans and the White House.

In these conditions, the rest of the Obama’s term will be a battlefield with a big loser: the country. 8 Recommendations 03/09/2015 03:25:36 PM

On Splits in Islamic State Emerge as Its Ranks Expand:

History shows that the most savage armies did not survive when they commanders and organization could not maintain discipline and unity of their troops.

According to the news, Islamic State is facing the same problems. In these conditions, its future will be short.

Definitely, the disintegration of the Islamic State does not imply the end of the terrorism. Savage groups of criminals with strange ideologies will continue shaking the world and the foundation of our civilization. 3 Recommendations 03/09/2015 01:36:51 PM

On Wrecks Hit Tougher Oil Railcars :

An oil transportation system based on trains is more vulnerable and complicated than a good pipeline. 6 Recommendations 03/09/2015 09:55:12 AM

On Five Are Detained in Slaying of Putin Critic Boris Nemtsov:

Five men to clean the murder of Boris Nemtsov! Now, Mr. Putin can sleep without bad dreams. Chechnya helped him to erase suspicions. 1 Recommendation 03/09/2015 05:57:57 AM

On Obama Marks Civil-Rights Turning Point in Selma Speech :

The last events showed that the racial wounds continue opened, now including the Latinos. 2 Recommendations 03/08/2015 04:38:38 PM

On A Better World, Run by Women:

The title of this story “A Better World, Run by Women” is discrimination against the men.

We cannot fix the discrimination of centuries against women, pointing now against men.

There are good women and men and bad women and men in the business and political spheres. 5 Recommendations 03/08/2015 04:25:24 PM

On Apple Added To Dow Jones Industrial Average:

AT&T is past, Apple is present and future.

Apple symbolizes innovation, energy, passion and continuous efforts to bring new tech jewels to the users. Congratulations Apple! 03/06/2015 03:30:31 PM

On How America Was Misled on al Qaeda’s Demise:

When we read this article titled “How America Was Misled on al Qaeda’s Demise”, we conclude that the United States killed the “man” named Osama bin Laden but it didn’t kill his brains (his ideas and plans, his master creation: al Qaeda).

The unfinished Operation Neptune Spear shows again the poor perspective that the White House administration had during the last few years in the fighting against the terrorism. They tortured prisoners to take “intelligence”, but they didn’t study in deep the “intelligence” that they have through the documents and electronic files of Osama bin Laden. Very regrettable! 6 Recommendations 03/06/2015 03:11:11 PM

On Obama’s Iran Entitlement:

In the hurry for a deal with Iran, the Obama administration is losing the perspective of the whole Middle-East.

Nobody is evaluating the “price” of gaining a new friend like Iran compared with the real value of the old friends that will leave us. 5 Recommendations 03/05/2015 04:07:46 PM

On Apple Suppliers Told to Produce Larger-Screen iPad in Second Half:

The announcement of a larger-screen iPad with USB 3.0 technology is a new warning for the manufacturers of mobile computers.

A digital tablet with bigger screen (12.9 inch) and the connectivity of USB 3.0 is a strong step into the PC world. 03/05/2015 03:41:06 PM

On Like Israel, U.S. Arab Allies Fear Obama’s Iran Nuclear Deal:

It is predictable that everybody in the Middle-East will make the impossible to have nuclear bombs. Nobody wants the Iran puts its feet over their heads.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates like Israel are countries with their own national pride. And their leaders know that the current negotiation with Iran have “tricks” that can give advantage for the Iranians. 03/05/2015 12:49:22 PM

On Iran Backs Iraq Military Campaign to Reclaim Tikrit From Islamic State:

Iran is testing again its influences and power in the Middle-East. And surely, the Tikrit military operation against ISIS will be successful. 03/04/2015 03:20:19 PM

On Justices Divided at Health-Law Argument:

It is obvious that the Supreme Court is divided. In very conflicted issues like the Affordable Care Act, the Justices who are conservative will not agree with the liberals. It will be very difficult to reach a common end. 1 Recommendation 03/04/2015 03:09:20 PM

On Russia’s Putin Makes First Public Comments on Killing of Boris Nemtsov:

The public comment of Mr. Putin about the murder of Boris Nemtsov was worse than his previous silence.

The assassination of Mr. Nemtsov is a new political scandal that will never have a clear explanation for the side of the Russian government. 5 Recommendations 03/04/2015 02:54:15 PM

On Israel’s Netanyahu Urges Congress to Block ‘Bad Deal’ With Iran:

The real problem behind the famous “atomic bomb” is that the “bomb” in the hands of Iranians is an instrument that Iran will use to increase its power as a terror-ruler of Middle-East and the world. 03/03/2015 03:53:13 PM

On Before Key Speech, Netanyahu Hails U.S. Ties:

In short, the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Congress is a small big stone in the path for the Iranian nuclear agreement. 1 Recommendation 03/03/2015 08:52:00 AM

On H-P to Buy Aruba Networks for $2.7 Billion:

HP has money to go shopping periodically; however since it bought Compaq, each acquisition has generated more headaches than successes for the technology company. 03/02/2015 11:30:16 AM

On Netanyahu Visit Set to Test Mideast Relations:

From my humble point of view, the attitude of the White House and some Democratic lawmakers against the Israeli Prime Minister is childish.

With all the aggressive propaganda against the visit of Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress, President Obama, Susan Rice and others are blowing a big balloon over Washington DC with the following legend “Obama versus Netanyahu”.

The point is that when you put your enemy in the top of the criticism, you are giving him more importance. Now also the Democratic lawmakers who will not attend to the speech, they will be pending of the revelations of Mr. Netanyahu. And after his speech in Congress, the worldwide media from Washington DC to Berlin, Tokyo and Singapore will publish huge headlines.

From the other side, in front of crucial decisions, it is good to hear different opinions about the case (Iranian nuclear power). We always can learn also from people who are against our way of thinking.

In summary, the Netanyahu speech in the American Congress will be the SPEECH OF THE YEAR with the help of negative propaganda of the White House. 1 Recommendation 03/02/2015 08:35:14 AM

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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.

Website: http://world-rethink.blogspot.de/

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