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Politics : Dutch Central Bank Sale Announcement Imminent? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: philv who wrote (21861)	11/8/2004 7:34:40 PM
From: sea_urchin	Respond to of 81177

Phil > no one has commented on the imminent Dutch CB Gold sale lately. Not for a few years anyway. Maybe its all been sold? Apparently not. kitco.com >>Holland’s Position [801 tonnes] The Dutch central bank still have up to 65 tonnes of gold still to sell after September 2004. The Dutch central bank arranged the sale of 300 tons of gold, prior to the signing of the Agreement [pre-1999] and have sold only 235 tons so far.<< So, presumably, the thread can continue for quite a while still. Just imagine, if all the gold was sold we wouldn't have a reason to be here! > But out there, in the wilderness, one can hear voices crying out in alarm, saying "this can't go on forever". Are you referring to those defending their homes and families in Fallujah? > And some of these alarmists have credentials and credibility. And not all are Democrats. Strange how the Republicans become "democrats" when they are busy in Iraq.

To: philv who wrote (21861)	11/12/2004 5:02:22 PM
From: sea_urchin	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 81177

Phil, I don't know if this is about gold or business or politics but I think it's very important. indiadaily.com >>Russian President Putin is taking a lead role in putting together the most powerful coalition of regional and superpowers in the world. The coalition consists of India, China, Russia and Brazil. This will challenge the superpower supremacy of America as well as the European Union. The Chinese are concerned about American and European influence over the world. So is India, Brazil and Russia. Russians need Brazil badly. Brazil is in South America in the American corridor. According to Startfor, a strategic think tank, when Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Brazil Nov. 21-23, he likely will talk economic issues with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva. However, Putin has bigger ambitions: He wants to establish a long-term Russian footprint in Latin America in order to expand Moscow's geopolitical influence in the region. Brazil is very open to the coalition concept where these large countries support each other in term of trade, economics, international politics and defense. According other think tanks, this coalition will have an overwhelming influence over the United Nations. Russia and China are permanent members of the security council. India and Brazil are in the process of becoming the same. In terms of population, the coalition will have three quarters of the world population, largest amount of natural resources and largest pool of technical and scientific talent.<< In fact, I could see South Africa joining and that would tie up Africa.