Daily Archives: October 14, 2009

This one's a beauty: "Saudis seek compensation for drop in oil revenue"

Saudi Arabia is seeking compensation from oil-importing nations if wealthy countries reduce their oil consumption. See: Saudis Seek Compensation for any drops in oil revenues : “Petroleum exporters have long used delaying tactics during climate talks. They view any attempt … Continue reading

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“Counsellor”: a euphemism for special interest promoter

Last month Obama delivered yet another speech of strong talk against Wall Street antics: “We will not go back to the days of reckless behaviour and unchecked excess that was at the heart of this crisis, where too many were … Continue reading

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