Excited Delirium

Stories about Excited Delirium, the Shock Economy and a little fiction here and there.

Carter: US In Violation of Geneva Convention

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The recurring story with Carter fascinates me, mainly because I believe he’s trying to inspire people to act before it’s too late. He’s been active in the Middle East recently, defying the Bush Administration and he’s now on record saying the following:

Our country for the first time in my life time has abandoned the basic principle of human rights.

Of course, the Bush Administration continues to deny all accusations.

Iran Blames US Dollar Drop for Commodity Price Issues

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The steady rise in crude oil prices has turned the spotlight on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which for months has insisted it has no control over the factors it blames for pushing up the price of oil, including speculation and the weak U.S. dollar.