US and global stock market seem to rally during natural, national and international disasters. Tornadoes, floods, terrorist attacks, the greater the loss of life, seemingly the stronger the rally. The stock market rise following a terrorist attack on Turkey's largest airport was no exception. The US S&P Spider ETN was up by 1.7% the morning after. … [Read more...]
Flotillas of Hatred: When Truths Collide & Words Matter
On Memorial Day, 2010, Israeli commandos were ordered to rappel down a helicopter rope into a boatload of hatred. Hamas activists grabbed the rope and attempted to down the helicopter.Show Date: June 10, 2010Did the soldiers choose their assignment? Did they look forward to being pummeled with pipes and knives? Did they anticipate that "peace" activists on-board would throw two of … [Read more...]