Is Salvini Europe’s Salvation?

But the leader of Lega is still too soft on Russia-Ukraine. Were you forwarded this email? [Sign-up to Rude Awakening here.]( [The Rude Awakening] September 07, 2022 [WEBSITE]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Is Salvini Europe’s Salvation? - Lega leader Matteo Salvini said, “Europeans are on their knees.” - He still wants to defend Ukraine but lift sanctions. - Salvini rightly said sanctions should punish the sanctioned, not sanctioner. Recommended Link [This “Metaverse Mistake” Could Cost You A Fortune]( [Click here for more...]( Wired Magazine says it’s “arguably as big a shift as the telephone or the internet.” Which is why the biggest companies in the world are jumping in with both feet. Facebook. Apple. Microsoft. But I’m afraid most folks are making one simple mistake. And if you’re not careful, it could stop you from profiting off the biggest opportunity in the last generation. Learn how to sidestep this critical error (and what to do instead). [Click Here Now]( Sean Ring Editor, Rude Awakening Good morning once again from Northern Italy! Place your bets: I think Italy will blow up the EU. And it can’t come soon enough for me. I voted “out” for Brexit as a British citizen. And if there’s an “Italeave” vote, as an Italian citizen, I’ll vote out again. Too many children, such as university students, gender studies PhDs, and low testosterone “feelers,” would weep if the European Union were to shuffle off its mortal coil. Not me. Let me give you an inequality. The European Union ≠Europe Depending on who you ask, the European Union is a: - CIA project to control Europe. - French invention to control the Germans. - A cover to control the European population through the world’s most inept central bank. Of course, European politicians believe the EU brought peace to Europe. Ain’t that a laugh! EU “soft power” isn’t power at all. It’s a flaccid excuse for not paying for defense. But that’s not the real reason for loathing the European Union. The real reason is the abject incompetence of the EU’s politicians. As Donald Trump would say, “They’re all losers and haters.” They lose their elections at home, so they get sent to Brussels, where no one cares about democratic elections. And they hate competence. Because it’s the one thing none of them are capable of. Never in my life have I seen a group of politicians destroy a continent full of their own people for stupid ideological reasons. Ok, Bush and the neocons would be the American equivalent of this, but I digress. Let me walk you through what’s happening from the rhetorical perspective, as we did prices yesterday. Salvini is Salvation! Or Is He Just Hedging? Never one to shy away from saying, “I told you so!” ZeroHedge is having a field day with Europe’s falling dominos. Today, it’s Matteo Salvini, leader of Lega, the right-wing political party that once advocated independence for Northern Italy. FYI, Northern Italy is the part that works for a living. Anyway, Salvini asked the question that wasn’t supposed to be asked. Especially out loud! “Do we need to defend Ukraine?” Unfortunately, his answer was, “Yes.” From [ZeroHedge]( Salvini called for rethinking current tactics but still vowed that if in power, his League party won't stop backing Ukraine. "If we get into government, will we change alliances? No. We remain deeply, proudly, and firmly rooted in a free and democratic West that opposes war and aggression," he explained. "But if we adopt an instrument to hurt the aggressor and after seven months of war, it has not been hurt, at least considering a change seems legitimate to me." Seems sensible to me. But it’s the part that came after that led the Italian left to accuse him of being a Putin puppet. From [Ansa]( "In place of sanctions, which were supposed to hurt the Russians, it would be better to protect the Italians and Europeans with a shield, a parachute," Salvini said on the stump for the September 25 general election in the northern town of Bolzano. "The only emergency at this moment are electricity and gas bills. It is serious that one side of politics does not understand this," he said, referring primarily to the center-left. "It is a continental and national problem.” He’s entirely correct. And quite frankly, the left’s position proves how little it cares for the little guy. More unfortunate is Salvini’s probable major coalition partner, Giorgia Meloni. She has assured international observers that a center-right government would stick to the EU and NATO line on sanctions against Putin, whatever Salvini says. Not a great policy, Giorgia. Be that as it may, the Yankee shills jumped all over Salvini. 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[Click Here ASAP]( Of Course, Atlantic Council Writer Accuses Salvini of Corruption Ask yourselves this: What do you think if you see a resumé like the one below? - Former CIA analyst - Former Advisor for Europe in the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence of the Department at the Treasury - Former Director for European Union, Southern Europe, and Economic Affairs at the National Security Council I think, “How many red flags can one person throw up?” Well, current Atlantic Council non-resident Senior Fellow Julia Friedlander accused Salvini in La Repubblica of personally benefitting from his “friendship” with Vladimir Putin. Sound familiar? Because to me, it sounds just like the mudslinging leftist Americans used on Donald Trump when he dared to try to reach an agreement with Russia. Here’s her answer to the question, “[How do you judge relations between European politicians and Russia?]( There are two categories. Those who see a benefit for their country by maintaining good relations with Moscow and those who do it for personal political gain. That is, they are ready to give Russia, in exchange for what is almost certainly [financial] support. Here it goes to Salvini, Orbán, and others. The problem is that it is not easy to trace these economic links. They use shell companies, inactive companies that offer donations to political campaigns, or informal lobbyists who push certain contracts which reflect Russian interests. So it is difficult to prove that the Kremlin has written a check for Marine Le Pen, but it is interesting to study connections and intermediaries. All of which means she can’t prove a damn thing. But as an American, she is happy to accuse an Italian politician in an Italian newspaper over a theory. And it’s probably not even that. It’s just a derogatory claim to undermine Salvini. Who needs Russian click farms when you’ve got American shills like Julia Friedlander? Putin Weighs In And Pooty Poot isn’t holding back himself. Why should he? Here are some of President Putin’s comments from the [Eastern Economic Forum plenary session]( currently held in Vladivostok, Russia: Europe is about to throw its achievements in building up its manufacturing capability, the quality of life of its people, and socioeconomic stability into the sanctions furnace, depleting its potential, as directed by Washington, for the sake of the infamous Euro-Atlantic unity. In fact, this amounts to sacrifices to preserve the dominance of the United States in global affairs. Back in spring, many foreign corporations rushed to announce their withdrawal from Russia, believing that our country would suffer more than others. Today, we see one manufacturing site after another shutting down in Europe itself. Of course, one of the key reasons lies in the severed business ties with Russia. The competitive ability of European companies is in decline, for the EU officials themselves are essentially cutting them off from affordable commodities and energy, as well as trade markets. It will come as no surprise if, eventually, the niches currently occupied by European businesses, both on the continent and the global market in general, will be taken over by their American patrons who know no boundaries or hesitation when it comes to pursuing their interests and achieving their goals. Tell me this guy is lying… Wrap Up It’s not getting any better. Whether it’s politicians getting thrown under the bus for asking the “wrong” questions, American shills casting aspersions on their enemies, or the Russian president not pulling his punches, there seems to be no end to the European crisis. And since they’re America’s largest trading partners, I’d be concerned. Getting your portfolio in US stocks won’t protect you from this mess. Until tomorrow. 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