Don't all political campaigns spend millions in advertising and other modern social media techniques? Does that somehow invalidate the result of the referendum? Does it put democracy at risk? Or is it only questionable when people vote the 'wrong' way?
Whether you think Brexit is a good idea or not, you can see where the revelation above is going. Together with the recent food-supply hysteria, it appears that the objective is to discredit Brexit and promote a second referendum - one which, they hope, will result in the 'right' choice this time.
In the meantime, don't be surprised if the blame of Brexit is once again placed squarely on Russia. That's where the 'unknown origin' of Arron Banks' donation and the allegations about social media 'dark ads' might be headed. Blaming Russia worked to fuel a spurious narrative in the US, so why not in the UK also?
We want to achieve maximum pressure but we don't want to harm friends and allies either.
US agrees to grant India waiver from Iran sanctions... for the time beingAlso check out SOTT radio's:
Indian oil companies have been allowed to continue importing about 2.5 million tons of Iranian crude per month until March, sources familiar with the matter told the Economic Times.
The sources said New Delhi and Washington "have broadly agreed on a waiver," detailing that "India will cut import by a third, which is a significant cut." The official announcement is expected to come over the next few days.
Washington's sanctions targeting Iran's crude oil exports will come into force on November 4. US President Donald Trump announced in May America's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, warning that any countries or companies that conduct transactions with Tehran could face secondary sanctions.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in September that the White House would only consider waivers for Iran's oil buyers if they vowed to eventually bring their imports to zero.
India, the world's third-biggest oil consumer, has imported about 22 million tons of crude oil from Iran in 2017-2018 and plans to raise that to about 30 million tons in 2018-2019.
According to sources, Indian oil firms will have to reduce their imports significantly as a condition of the waiver. The companies will be allowed to import 2.5 million tons a month up to March 2019, the same as they ordered for October and November. They still have to decide on how to split the quantum and on the form of payments, the source said. The companies will likely stick to the existing mechanism under which 55 percent of payment is made in euro and 45 percent in rupee, the source added.
India and Iran still have to figure out shipping and insurance details as sanctions have driven away Indian and international shippers and insurers from extending their services for Iranian oil imports. Currently, Tehran is providing its tankers as well as insurance for oil cargoes to India.
Comment: Wise countries are following the Russian lead in its move away from the dollar. Wiser ones are shoring up their currency with hard assets.