More criteria to consider

Submitted by David W. Lincoln (Canada), Jun 22, 2013 at 13:37

I am curious as to your take, as to how much the price of oil drives the troubles? When my contact responds to http://pjmedia.com/blog/why-brazilians-are-protesting/ with

Interesting, I think it is the death knell of socialism and high tax corrupt government. Money been moving out of Brazil for a few months now. Disastrous president more marxist drivel the people deserve better and will get it.rapidly and US rates are on upward trajectory, so Brazil is doomed. The Brics are busted flushes, if we can get Brent down to 70 bucks Russia will be bankrupted and Saudi Arabia in turmoil. 90 is their limit reason why Brent is always bid in 90's

Also, what do you make of this: http://pjmedia.com/blog/will-ethiopias-proposed-dam-crush-egypts-economy/?singlepage=true

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