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THE HIGH SEAS OF EURO-SOCIALISM: Are Spaniards ready for a mutiny?
MARIELENA SPEAKS.
THE HIGH SEAS OF EURO-SOCIALISM: Are Spaniards ready for a mutiny?
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In a country with such a fierce sense of individualism and courage—a country that ventured into the depths of the unknown to conquer the world of the 15th Century—nothing could be more bitter than losing its own sovereignty. Such is Spain’s reality.
As the European Union increases its economic demands on Spain through austerity measures, the Spaniards see their sovereignty slip away, day by day. This is what happens after years of Spain selling its soul to the Socialists, even though they are no longer the ruling party in Spain.
The current government is facing a monumental task in its attempt to undo the damage. But Spain still answers to a much higher and powerful entity: the Socialists of the European Union—who after years of economic intemperance, now demand austerity.
This tightening of the belt requires that government payrolls remain frozen for the next year. Public employees (a sector which grew in breathtaking numbers under the Socialist rule in Madrid) will find themselves with significantly less acquisition power, when factoring in the CPI increase (Consumer Price Index).
Another deleterious presence in the Spanish arena are the nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)—which have grown dramatically in the last decade—of course mostly, if not completely, through government subsidies. These NGOs are powerful and influential entities, nationally and internationally. While the NGOs boast about their humanitarian role—little is discussed about their Socialist scheme to control governments, at the expense of the taxpayers.
The Spanish Ministry of Finance has announced that it will outline the austerity measures for 2013—and that it will clarify the overall effort of downsizing. Public employees have warned that they will not back down from their demands—as expressed during the demonstrations held last Friday, against what they call “restrictive democracy”.
The government of Spain will submit its national agenda of austerity reforms to the de facto capital of the EU in Brussels. Yes, you read that correctly– Brussels. Spaniards are crew members on a chaotic ship that sails from Brussels, under the command of the European Union. But– will there be a mutiny? Otherwise, Spaniards will continue to give up their sovereignty, and eventually their idiosyncrasy—as they journey endlessly in a vast and turbulent Socialist sea.
What do you think?
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Copyright © 2012 Marielena Montesino de Stuart. All rights reserved.
“Does enchantment pour out of every door?” My, how times have changed at London embassies…
MARIELENA SPEAKS
“Does enchantment pour out of every door?” My, how times have changed at London embassies…
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The HU, HAO and WEN of XI’s Disappearance: Reflections on My Cup of OOLONG
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The HU, HAO and WEN of XI’s Disappearance: Reflections on My Cup of OOLONG
(A satyrical view of China)
UPDATE (Sep. 16): XI’s BACK!!! Xi has apparently reappeared, as reported by the Wall Street Journal HERE. But– would you trust the Communist Chinese government? Not I. I’m keeping a close watch on China. ARE YOU?
ORIGINAL REPORT (Sep. 12):
This afternoon I became increasingly concerned over the mysterious absence of a short and plump Communist Party of China (CPC) official with ruby-red lips—none other than vice-president Xi Jinping— who is expected to take over China’s reign of terror, after Hu Jintao.
Having lived under Communism—and as one who follows China closely, I know full well how Xi can evaporate from the CPC, if party officials decide to stick Xi in the steamer. In China, disappearances can happen in a matter of seconds–as quickly and quietly as a Bao dumpling being swallowed by elite members of the CPC, during their weekly Dim Sum.
In the course of my investigation, I contacted the office of three prominent CPC members who I felt could calm my fears over Xi’s mysterious disappearance.
The first person I turned to is Hu Jintao, President of the PRC. Hu was too busy reviewing documentation after last Sunday’s meeting between Wen Jiabao (Prime Minister of the PRC) and Sebastián Piñera, the President of Chile, as signators of the China-Chile Free Trade Agreement in Vladivostok (East Russia). Chile and China are aiming for a strategic partnership that will double their trade in three years. China has sharpened its chopsticks and will take a stab at Chile’s infrastructure construction– and will work with Chile on developing transportation networks in Latin America (gulp!). Chile has joined a growing list of nations that are bypassing the US Dollar to trade in renminbi. You’ve got to hand it to those loyal “friends” of ours down South– either members or indirect collaborators of the Marxist São Paulo Forum. While we see Europe twisting in the winds of Socialist financial misery– it is only a matter of time before China steps in with an attractive bailout– with the condition that the Europeans get paid in renminbi.
But let’s get back to Hu, Hao and Wen.
Hu’s politbureau informed me that Xi has not “disappeared”—that he is under “supervision”. As such, I was quickly ushered to Hao Mingjin, who helps Hu as Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Supervision—and to Premier Wen Jiabao. Hu, Hao and Wen‘s bureaus denied any “disappearance”. I was further informed that in matters involving the “supervision” of a CPC official, Hu leans on Hao, who helps if and when Wen is busy.
How can Hu, Hao and Wen deny Xi’s disappearance?
After all, Xi‘s bureau has cancelled meetings with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong– and a depressed bunch, claiming to be part of a Russian delegation. It is also speculated that Xi cancelled a meeting with Helle Thorning-Schmidt, the Danish prime minister– whom I’m sure kept herself busy with other Socialist endeavors– such as reaching agreements with the Red-Green Alliance.
But let’s get back to Hu, Hao and Wen.
Finally, after much back and forth between the three bureaus I was told that Xi appears to be getting some much-needed rest in the remote region of Motuo, with the Menba people—where Xi is
waiting for the snow lotus to bloom. I asked if I could contact the local CPC official in Motuo. There’s a slight problem. Motuo is quite remote and requires crossing a flimsy 200 meter-long suspension bridge, over the Himalayas.
Should we be worried about Xi? Well, approximately 40 years ago Lin Biao, who was then expected to take over the leadership of China, died in a mysterious air crash. His death was not made public for two months. The list goes on– not to mention the thousands of Chinese citizens arrested and detained every year, accused of being “disruptive” to the government– many of whom disappear. After all, China is a very big country.
But there have been even more recent events that are cause for worry. China’s missing ruby-red lips, Xi Jinping –and his friend He Quoqiang, who is the Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, have both allegedly been involved in traffic “incidents”. Are Bo’s henchmen involved? We are talking about Bo Xilai— China’s former charismatic heir apparent, who is in an “undisclosed location” accused of unspecified / possible violations of party discipline, including corruption, abuse of power and other “misdeeds”. Meanwhile, Bo‘s wife, Gu Kailai, waits in prison after a suspended death sentence, having admitted to the murder of a British businessman.
Could the reflections on my cup of Oolong be signaling a revolution in China’s central command? There is a buzz on the censored Chinese internet that Bo’s clan is challenging Beijing’s hierarchy. Hu, Hao, Wen. Xi, He, Bo– and even Gu surely know.
And now the big Gong. When the other Chinese silk slipper drops– should I be asking Hu, Hao or Wen?
Copyright © 2012 Marielena Montesino de Stuart. All rights reserved.
The Best Way to Honor the Victims of 9/11
September 11, 2012
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MARIELENA SPEAKS
By Marielena Montesino de Stuart
PLEASE NOTE: This commentary was published two hours and eighteen minutes before the terrorist attacks took place in Benghazi, Libya.
THE BEST WAY TO HONOR THE VICTIMS OF 9/11
“¿Armas, para qué?” (Weapons– what for?)
— Fidel Castro (Havana, January 8, 1959)
As the years pass and Americans find themselves living in a Socialist nation (which is Phase One of Communism)– further wounded by 9/11– we must remember that the source of our strength lies in the Natural Law and the U.S. Constitution.
We must also remember that governmental decisions made through executive power and executive privileges are rarely rescinded. As such, there is great concern over executive powers invoked in placing restrictions on American citizens– in the name of national security. These restrictions continue to affect our freedom of movement and our freedom of speech, in post-9/11 America. One such example is the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act)– which also shows disregard for the provisions of the Posse Comitatus Act.
FIDEL CASTRO AND THE PROHIBITION OF CIVILIAN FIREARM OWNERSHIP
Within days of taking over Cuba, Fidel Castro spoke the infamous words ¿Armas, para qué? (weapons– what for?). Thus began the prohibition of civilian firearm ownership. Fifty three years later, Cubans continue to be oppressed, persecuted, imprisoned and executed by Castro’s Communist forces, for asserting their right to freedom of speech and their right to 
assemble peacefully. Meanwhile, an international community of nations continues determined to support Castro’s Communist bloody regime, through 21st Century mercantilism– and sexual tourism, involving minors. In harmony with this international love affair with Castro, the U.S. gives billions of dollars (that is, American taxpayer dollars) to support many of the nations that trade with Cuba. Indeed, as American taxpayers, we are being subjugated by a vicious and immoral circle of incestuous international Socialist (Communist) collaborators, which includes China.
THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE
Much like Castro conditioned and led Cubans to the slaughterhouse– 
Americans are being conditioned to abandon their 1st Amendment rights– by accepting that public expression against Sharia Law is blasphemy against Islam.
THE UNITED NATIONS IS OUR ENEMY
Americans are also being subjected to a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, which could regulate conventional arms sales across borders. The treaty’s discussions ended in July, without a report. The discussions will surely continue– but under the dark cloud of a threat to the Second Amendment. The U.N. treaty’s goal is weapons control. The wording is purposely vague, so as to undermine our constitutional rights.
As the presidential election draws near, Obama’s administration continues to weaken our military. The objective? The subordination of our armed forces to our enemy– the United Nations.
Why else would Obama’s administration weaken our military– while we face a threat from Islamic extremists?
Why else would Obama weaken our military, when he is failing to secure China’s help in isolating Iran?– regardless of how many times our emissaries bow to Hu Jin Tao in Beijing. The Communists in Beijing have consistently tormented every single U.S. administration that has tried to appease them through trade– or by sharing our technology, creativity and innovations. Nothing has worked– or will work. In addition to China providing arms to Iran– a Chinese telecommunications equipment company has sold Iran’s largest telecom firm a powerful surveillance system capable of monitoring landline, mobile and internet communications. The equipment system was part of a 98.6 million euro ($130.6 million) contract for networking equipment provided by Shenzhen, China-based ZTE Corporation, to the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI).
SOCIALIST-PACIFISM
You see, the globalists’ goal is to turn America into another entirely Socialist-pacifist lamb– in an entirely Socialist-pacifist world ruled by the United Nations– and the billionaire globalists that support the U.N., in the name of “sustainable development” (Agenda 21). The Socialist effort to lead Americans to the slaughterhouse is pervasive and persistent.
Americans must defend and protect their right to bear arms– and must insist on a strong and well equipped military. The enemy is less afraid to hurt us here and/or our economic interests overseas, when they know that we are militarily strong. This goes hand-in-hand with strengthening our on-the-ground intelligence capabilities overseas– an effort that takes years to perfect, due to cultural and geopolitical implications. Ronald Reagan called it “peace through strength”. Anything short of this, will turn America into another Socialist-pacifist and economically impoverished nation. We already have the Euro zone example– where countries are pressured to give up their sovereignty, in exchange for a deceptive union and “economic stability” under the euro.
In the face of these harsh realities we must consider that the best way to honor the victims and family members of 9/11 is to rebuild a strong America– an America that defends and protects our sacred rights under the Natural Law and the U.S. Constitution.
Copyright © 2012 Marielena Montesino de Stuart. All rights reserved.
THE PROGRESSIVE GLOBAL MARCH: It’s not all Greek to me
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MARIELENA SPEAKS.
THE PROGRESSIVE GLOBAL MARCH: It’s not all Greek to me.
(Part of a Series on Sustainable Development (Agenda 21)
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
ANSWER: Bill Clinton!
The “Hellenic Initiative” (THI) was launched in Athens during a roundtable discussion in late July, to organize international collaboration in support of the “sustainable” long-term development and economic “growth” of Greece. Featured in this discussion was none other than Mr. Globalist himself… Bill Clinton!
GROWTH… WHAT “GROWTH” ?!?!– Greece has one of the lowest birth-rates in the EU and one of the highest populations of elderly people! Greece will only experience “growth” when more Greeks are allowed to be born and participate in their economy!
The hubris behind Bill Clinton’s visit to Athens with his no-fooling’-this-time-really solutions for Greece– should make every Greek person punish Bill by shipping a bottle of retsina to his home in Chappaqua, N.Y. (Uncharacteristic of my love for Greece and Grecian things, I must admit that you MUST be Greek in order to enjoy the ancient retsina wine).
This “Hellenic Initiative” has the wrong point of departure. What has actually destroyed Greece economically are the infamous “sustainable development” and “growth” programs– based on the United Nations globalist takeover, known as Agenda 21— where the good of the planet comes before the economic and cultural interests, in this case, of the Greek people– not to mention the attack on their sovereignty. No one knows this better than Bill Clinton– who has participated in this debauchery through his Clinton Global Initiative. The Clinton Global Initiative endorses EngenderHealth (www.EngenderHealth.org) an international organization which promotes so-called “safe abortions” on-demand, and which has aggressively fought against the pro-life Mexico City Policy, introduced by Ronald Reagan in 1984. In addition, the Clinton Global Initiative lists as one of their “strategic partners” the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation– which also has a long history of supporting “safe abortions” on an international level.
In Greece– Agenda 21 promotes depopulation– both through abortion on demand and abortifacients. (Personally, I prefer more Greeks than less Greeks in this world). In addition, the United Nations Sustainable Development and “growth” programs have displaced millions of people across the globe– by encouraging urban growth. This has been taking place for years. Sadly, there are beautiful rural areas and villages in Greece which have become ghost towns– such as in Crete, where I spent time as a linguist.
Every Greek citizen must be made aware that the enforcement of Agenda 21 (Sustainable Development) in Greece begins with the evil idea that Greek population growth is dangerous to the planet– and that their consumption of food (particularly MEAT)— as well as their lifestyle and culture must be controlled and must conform to proper “environmental stewardship”. So much for traditional Greek home-cooking…
This initiative to save Greece with the inclusion of Bill Clinton’s globalist approach– is to further violate Greece’s sovereignty, as well as its prominence in the world, historically and culturally. Given my level of indignation, I will pause and prepare my afternoon cup of English tea (or espresso– depending on where my reflections take me). Back in a few moments…
Definitely espresso.
Let’s consider Bill Clinton’s State of the Union speech (July 19, 1999)– where he proclaimed “the government as a progressive instrument of the common good.” [emphasis added]. This progressive agenda for the “common good” is what has thrown entire nations into economic chaos– by allowing the United Nations and the Socialist elite to violate their beliefs, their principles and their values. In Greece, the globalists have altered the course of Greek society and governance– by applying the “consensus” approach in decisions involving everything from restructuring public utilities, such as the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE)– to redrafting labor laws.
Alas, as happens so often with the fantasies of Socialism– there are always more “global” solutions waiting around the corner– from the likes of Bill Clinton and his Clinton Global Initiative.
Meanwhile, the “troika” of the European Union-International Monetary Fund-European Central Bank (EU-IMF-ECB) is always contemplating bailouts for Greece– while continuing to demand more austerity measures and evidence of more reforms. But remember, that these reforms remain within the vicious circle of the Euro zone Socialist system of laws. As with any country that allows the United Nations to dictate within its borders– Greece’s Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, finds himself in a weak position– constantly torn by the pressure from the demands for “consensus” from the Panhellenic Socialists (ΠΑΣΟΚ) and the Democratic Left.
The IMF appears to have reached the end of its rope and is ready to pull the plug on Greece– which could throw Greece into default of its loans as early as September. This is a desperate situation for the Greek people who are facing 22.5% unemployment– and an economy shrinking with approximately 1,000 businesses closing each week.
Greeks are no longer in control of their nation. Someone else is. This is tragic for humanity– and for the Greeks, who have given so much to the world. Such is the great deception of Socialism– which I find reflected in the following lyrics sung by Giannis Parios.
[Excerpt: English translation)
“Someone else is calling you, someone else is judging you
someone else is leading you to the void
Someone else commands you and puts you in hell
someone else (is) at the end, it’s not me
Who’s paying, it’s not me
Who’s charging, it’s not me
Who’s bleeding, who is the victim of the most beautiful deception…”
GREECE’s MODERN-DAY THERMOPYLAE and SALAMIS
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MARIELENA SPEAKS.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (AGENDA 21)
GREECE’S MODERN-DAY BATTLES OF THERMOPYLAE and SALAMIS
“Forward, sons of Greeks,
Liberate the fatherland,
Liberate your children, your women,
The altars of the gods of your fathers,
And the graves of your ancestors,
Now is the fight for everything.” — Hymn at the Battle of Salamis
Second only to my experiences in America, some of the best moments of my life were spent in Greece– where I also sadly witnessed the economic destruction of this beautiful country, at the hands of the Socialists.
At this perilous juncture, the Greek people will have to confront the Socialist forces and Eurozone profligacy that are violating their sovereignty– in order to stop the game of Russian Roulette, with their economic and cultural future.
The Panhellenic Socialist Movement (ΠΑΣΟΚ) has led Greece down the path of Euro profligacy. Their philosophy is manifested in the atheist-inspired manifesto, titled THE CHARTER OF GREEK UNIVERSITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT –which coalesces Greek universities in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development (Agenda 21). This document not only ignores the fact that their population is 95% Greek Orthodox (which– devout or not, plays an incredible role in their Christian identity)– but it also ignores the importance of Greek history and culture– choosing instead to concentrate on “the socio-economic and cultural development of the planet.”
As I reflect on this modern Greek tragedy, I am reminded that the Greeks of the 20th and 21st centuries have been betrayed by their Socialist and morally-bankrupt leaders– much like Ephialtes betrayed the ancient Greeks at the battle of Thermopylae– a battle against the Persians– where the Greeks showed tremendous courage in spite of overwhelming odds. I am also reminded of the battle of Salamis, also against the Persians– where the Greeks were victorious– a turning point in developing the path of Ancient Greece and Western Civilization.
Indeed, there is much for the Greek people to draw from historically– if they are to save their nation and their sovereignty.
PAINTING: Leonidas at Thermopylae. Musée du Louvre, Paris
DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER… Your Financial Worries Explained
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DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER… Your Financial Worries Explained.
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