4 chapters across the catalog
Herman Van Rompuy and Nigel Farage on Eurozone Stability
Herman Van Rompuy welcomes Chinese investment in the Eurozone to provide stability. In contrast, Nigel Farage delivers a speech in the European Parliament criticizing the appointment of "puppet" leaders in Greece and the erosion of democratic rights.
Goldman Sachs Freemasonry and European Banker Takeover
A report from the French newspaper Le Monde is deconstructed, which alleges that Goldman Sachs has installed a "freemasonry" network of influential figures across Europe. This includes Mario Draghi (ECB), Mario Monti (Italy), and Lucas Papademos (Greece). The hosts argue this confirms their long-standing "banker takeover" thesis.
Greek Budget Cuts, Anti-Austerity Activists, 1973 Uprising
The new Greek unity government under Prime Minister Lucas Papademos presented a 2012 budget aiming to cut the national deficit to 5.4% of GDP. Protests by "anti-austerity activists" in Athens coincided with the anniversary of the 1973 student uprising against the military dictatorship. Clashes between youths and police occurred shortly after the government won a parliamentary vote of confidence.
Lucas Papademos Appointment, Greek Government Banking Ties
The discussion shifts to the political transition in Greece, where Lucas Papademos was appointed Prime Minister without a public referendum. Papademos is identified as a former Vice President of the European Central Bank and a member of the Trilateral Commission. The hosts argue that European governments are increasingly being run by bankers, noting Mario Draghi's transition from Goldman Sachs to the ECB.
