OCCUPY WALL STREET: EAST SWITCHES WITH THE WEST?

Posted by Leonard Steinberg on MAYDAY, 2012 Mayday celebrations re-kindled the fuel of Occupy Wall Streeters to-day and it made me wonder:  Is Western society becoming more socialist in its thinking while traditional communist countries embrace capitalism? China, Russia, Georgia and other traditionally communist countries are thriving with a capitalist spirit that is elevating millions… [Read More]

75% TAXES? WILL FRANCE ALIENATE THE RICH?

Posted by Leonard Steinberg on February 28th, 2012 The rich are under seige! Across the globe, countries are turning to the rich to resolve their budget crises. Now, the Socialist favourite in France’s presidential election, Francois Hollande, has said top earners should pay 75% of their income in tax: “above 1m euros [£847,000; $1.3m], the… [Read More]