Amid Global Economic Crisis, Italy's Mobsters Are Thriving

Amid Global Economic Crisis, Italy's Mobsters Are Thriving

This article is legitimate. It uses good sources and contains many references verifying the content. I was actually surprised to hear this information but it does make sense. Since people are short on money the mob can easily get loans from them. Banks are currently unwilling to lend money so the public has had to turn elsewhere.

My only problem with this article is why it is relevant to US citizens. We aren't really being effected by this situation. It does broaden our global view of the world but it doesn't sound like I am going to be hurt by this. The only way that i might be is because of the fake designer clothing that is sold in the US but generally people who are buying these knock offs know that they are. people know that you cannot get a Prada bag for $5. I hope people are not such idiots.

The only thing that this article did for me was tip my hat to the mobsters for using such an opportunity. The mob is smart and did what they do best, use people for profit. If someone believes that they can benefit from working with the mob then they deserve what they get.

Obama Condemns N. Korea Missile Launch, Vows to Pursue Missile Defense in Europe

Obama Condemns N. Korea Missile Launch, Vows to Pursue Missile Defense in Europe

This article is a little rediculous. This is mostly because of the fact that we find N. Korea and Iran as threats. The US has more nuclear missiles than any other nation and we probably have them aimed at every "probable threat," who could be taken out at the push of a button. We are one of the strongest countries and finding these countries is rediculous.

As for the article. It is a general overview of a speech. It is a very legitimate article. This speech means that we are going to have more military spending to protect other countries. This is unnecessary. Right now we are in a financial crisis and we need to be saving money not spending it.