But nothing fundamental has changed in Ecuador's dysfunctional political system.

ECONOMIST: Ecuador

Some observers speculate the bank has had its own agenda: A harsh money policy would force fundamental restructuring of Japanese companies and banks and perhaps even push politicians to begin reforming their deeply corrupt political system.

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Occupy Wall Street (OWS) has provided a rare up-close and personal look at a social system animated by the desire for political power that disrespects, if not completely disregards, fundamental property rights.

FORBES: Social Justice, Greed And The Occupy Wall Street Movement