-Caveat Lector- In a message dated 1/18/99 10:55:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << We are fascinated at how not only the Brazilian crisis but also other regional crises have been regionally contained. The geography of economic crisis has not only challenged myths of globalization and economies without borders, but also reinforced, in our mind, the essentially national and regional character of economic activity. The Japanese market fell nearly a quarter of its value since July. The American market is higher than it was. Economic life seems to have a national and regional cast rather than a global one. Brazil has a crisis. Elsewhere, life goes on at its own pace and direction. This is important news. >> Did anyone else read the column by Sebastian Rotella in the Los Angeles Times. It was "Behind Condominium Gates and Electronic Security, Brazil's Wealthy Tremble." It gave a picture of the wealthy Brazilians living in well guarded enclaves from which they try never to venture forth. They are under constant threat of robbery and kidnappings. It claims that more and more Brazilians avoid public spaces and conventional homes in favor of closed streets and controlled environments. Even in the so-so city in which I live, I notice more an more gated communities and restricted areas. When I see the way we are going in the US, it is possible that the Brazilian experience is what we have to look forward to. Even though the lowly and downtrodden in this world were never invited to the homes of the rich and famous, they were at least allowed to admire their houses. No more. Prudy DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
