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Does America Lead, or Follow, in This Dance? By Karen Kwiatkowski1
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America Seconders are seen as detrimental to national security staffing. The author criticizes the influence that prevented qualified individuals, like Lt Col Dan Davis, from joining the National Security Council1 . It is argued that AIPAC phone calls specifically targeted Davis, depriving the country of his experience and clear-headedness1 .
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Real patriotism is defined by actions of whistleblowers. Figures like Ed Snowden, Chelsea Manning, and others are presented as examples of true patriots2 . These individuals are seen as standing up for truth and the Constitution, which the author argues is routinely ignored by those in power2 .
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Influence of "Israel-firsters" and Zionists in Washington is highlighted. The source claims a "coterie of Israel-firsters and beyond that, hard-core Zionists" infests Washington3 . This group is accused of using US aid to gain ownership of Congress, national media, and orchestrating events like Prime Minister Netanyahu's appearances3 .
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Trump is presented as potentially capable of changing the US-Israel relationship. Despite the described influence, the author suggests Trump has the unique power to place Israel in a more natural position as "simply one small country among many small countries"4 . It is argued that AIPAC can be outplayed by a President like Trump in the modern world4 .
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Concerns are raised about appointments to key national security positions. The hiring of Merav Ceren to the NSC desk for Israel and Iran is noted as having happened under the radar5 . This appointment is contrasted with the potential appointment of Dan Davis and raises questions about dual loyalties5 ....
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The public ultimately determines the government it receives. The author states that "We the people will ultimately get the precise government we deserve"7 . This outcome depends on whether the public feeds into domestic ignorance and grifting stupidity or native love for liberty and rejection of elite domination7 .
Donald Trump's Projects - Part II By Thierry Meyssan8
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Donald Trump aims to reform the Western economy by ending "American globalization." His core agenda is to bring manufacturing back to the United States so the country can produce complex products domestically8 . This opposes the current system where components are made in multiple countries before assembly8 .
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Trump's political style is characterized as "Jacksonian," stemming from his business background. He is described as neither a traditional Democrat nor Republican but a "Jacksonian" who prioritizes bringing production back to the country9 .... His entry into politics was initially as an entrepreneur concerned with trade imbalance9 ....
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The MAGA agenda is interpreted as making America a great economic power through trade. "Make America Great Again" is understood not as increasing military power, but as becoming a great economic power12 . This aligns with Andrew Jackson's approach of using international trade rather than wars12 .
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Trump views tariffs primarily as a means to finance the federal government. Following Andrew Jackson, his position is that tariffs are the sole way to fund the federal government, aiming to eliminate all other federal taxes12 .... He would allow individual states to levy their own taxes13 .
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Trump employs negotiation tactics based on his book "The Art of the Deal." His method involves destabilizing interlocutors, starting with prohibitive customs duties and then reducing them13 .... This approach was exemplified by reactions from countries like Italy14 .
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The economic conflict is framed as a "war" between two forms of capitalism. According to the author, the current situation is not a war between the United States and China, but a global conflict between the capitalism of producers and the capitalism of assemblers15 .... China's response to tariffs, affecting supply chains like semiconductors and rare earths, is part of this conflict17 .
Drugged Into Oblivion: More Than 60 Percent of U.S. Adults Admit That They Are Taking Pharmaceutical Drugs By Michael Snyder18
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A significant majority of US adults report taking pharmaceutical drugs. According to a KFF poll, 61 percent of all US adults are currently taking at least one pharmaceutical drug19 . This represents a solid majority of the adult population19 .
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Many US adults are taking multiple prescription medications. The KFF survey found that 27 percent of US adults are taking at least four pharmaceutical drugs20 . This means more than a quarter of the adult population is on four or more prescription medications20 .
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Rates of depression diagnoses have dramatically increased in the US. The percentage of Americans diagnosed with depression more than tripled from 2005 to 2023, reaching nearly 18 percent in 202321 .... Women are using antidepressants at a rate more than twice as high as men22 ....
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The United States heavily relies on imports for essential medicines. Approximately 75 percent of US essential medicines are imported, mostly from China and India23 .... India relies heavily on China for 80% of its active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)24 .
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Concerns are raised about high rates of ADHD diagnoses and stimulant prescriptions for boys. Millions of American boys are reportedly being given drugs for ADHD, with prescriptions for stimulants increasing dramatically25 . Over 21% of 14-year-old boys supposedly suffer from this condition25 .
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The author links the state of being heavily medicated to a decline in societal concern for the future. The article suggests that millions of Americans are "drugged into oblivion" and therefore do not care about the future26 . This lack of concern is tied to societal issues like a decreasing desire among adults to have children26 ....
The Stakes in the 2025 Papal Conclave, by Timothy Vorgenss By Timothy Vorgenss29
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Pope Francis's death has prompted reflection on his legacy regarding immigration and white Christian heritage. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, after battling pneumonia29 . For many, his reign is seen as having eroded white Christian heritage by opening Europe's doors to third-world immigration29 ....
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The papacy holds significant geopolitical influence as Europe's last absolute monarchy. The pope wields influence over 1.4 billion Catholics, shaping doctrine, appointing bishops, and setting a moral tone for nations31 . A pope's stance, like Bergoglio championing migrant acceptance, can significantly impact demographic destiny31 .
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Pope Francis's universalist views and actions alienated millions of white Catholics. Actions such as washing the feet of Muslim migrants and statements like the "diversity of religions" being "willed by God" jarred traditionalists32 .... His view of borders as an "obstacle to humanity" also caused outrage33 .
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Bergoglio's reign contributed to the rise of the sedevacantist movement. This traditionalist movement believes the papal throne has been vacant since Vatican II (1962–1965)34 . Sedevacantists reject post-Vatican II popes and changes like ecumenism, religious liberty, support for immigration, and recent approvals like blessings for same-sex couples34 ....
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The 2025 conclave pits modernist and conservative factions against each other. With 110 of the 138 cardinal electors appointed by Bergoglio, the outcome is uncertain, but the conclave represents a struggle between modernists favoring inclusive globalism and conservatives seeking doctrinal rigor36 . Key candidates represent these opposing viewpoints37 ....
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The outcome of the conclave is seen as symbolic for the place of white identity. The possibility of a white or black pope is discussed in terms of its symbolism for the Global South's rise versus the papacy's European heritage39 .... The author hopes for a pope who will acknowledge European demographic changes and differentiate peoples41 .
The good and bad of fear By Rhoda Wilson42
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Fear has both beneficial and destructive qualities. A little fear can help us stay alive by promoting caution in hazardous situations42 .... However, excessive fear can be potent, all-pervasive, and destructive, interfering with thoughts and behavior42 ....
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Conquering fears is essential for achieving personal freedom. According to Dr. Vernon Coleman, this liberation requires examining and analyzing one's fears42 .... Fears that are not confronted are said to grow and eventually become destructive45 .
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Many modern human fears are products of the surrounding culture. While basic fears like hunger and pain exist, many contemporary fears, such as poverty, criticism, rejection, and old age, are created by society42 .... These fears can often be overcome by accepting and confronting them46 ....
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Excessive fear negatively impacts mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Fear, worry, and anxiety can lead to fatigue, exhaustion, and various forms of illness44 . A fear of illness itself can ironically contribute to becoming ill44 .
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Fear, particularly fear of criticism and poverty, can hinder personal success and initiative. A fear of criticism can rob someone of imagination and self-reliance, keeping them in a rut48 .... Fear of poverty is described as a powerful, destructive state that undermines reason, ambition, and determination49 ....
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Strategies for overcoming fear involve analysis, confrontation, and finding a greater purpose. To defeat fears, one must analyze what is behind them, bring them into the open, and confront them directly51 . Finding a passion or purpose that transcends ordinary life can also help in managing daily worries and distress52 .
Vaccine-induced prions are leading to a global health disaster By Rhoda Wilson53
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Analysis of unusual blood clots from deceased individuals suggests they contain misfolded proteins linked to the spike protein. Dr. Kevin McCairn's analysis of fibrous white clots found in deceased individuals indicates they are composed of diseased, proteinaceous tissue, primarily misfolded fibrin53 .... These clots are believed to be caused by the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein associated with COVID "vaccines"53 .
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The identified misfolded proteins in clots are described as prions and highly amyloidogenic. The clots' composition includes misfolded fibrin, identified as prions, which are highly amyloidogenic54 . Prions are misfolded proteins capable of causing other normal proteins to misfold55 .
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Laboratory findings suggest a high prevalence of spike protein-induced amyloidogenic peptides in blood samples. Dr. McCairn's lab tests indicate that ninety percent of blood samples sent to him contain these amyloidogenic peptides54 . This finding points to potential widespread exposure and impact54 .
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Prions found in clots weeks or months after death raise significant public health concerns. The persistence of prions with a strong signal in clots from the deceased has severe implications for public health54 . Concerns are particularly high regarding the potential for transmission through infected blood used for transfusions56 .
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These findings suggest a potential global amyloidogenic health disaster. McCairn's latest research points to a global health crisis where misfolded fibrin (prions) is causing multi-organ dysfunction, neurodegeneration, cancer, heart disease, and other serious health issues56 . The author stresses the seriousness of spike protein exposures potentially creating prion-like conditions57 .
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There is a call for urgent scientific investigation of these preliminary findings. Despite official denials of a link between COVID vaccines and neurodegenerative diseases, the author and Dr. Philip McMillan emphasize the need for serious scientific follow-up57 .... McCairn's preliminary findings, supported by Raman spectroscopy results, require independent replication or refutation55 ....
Artificial Vitamins And Minerals Associated With Greater Fatigue By Joachim Bartoll
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A prospective cohort study examined the relationship between vitamin and mineral supplement use and fatigue levels in 1,361 Swiss participants over an average of 3.8 years1 .... Fatigue was assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and the 14-item version of the Chalder Fatigue Scale (CFS)1 ....
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The author contends that artificial vitamins in supplements are mostly fake, highly toxic, and require toxic conversion by the body, while mineral supplements might be poorly absorbed3 . Poor absorption of mineral supplements can lead to them ending up in tissues, potentially causing toxicity, damage, and plaque4 .
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Taking large doses might cause a temporary boost resembling fake alertness or "energy" due to acute poisoning and a stress-induced fight-or-flight response3 . However, long-term use of average consumption adds to the toxic load, increasing fatigue and symptoms of "disease"2 .
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The study summarized by Examine.com reported a higher incidence of clinical fatigue and increased fatigue scores in supplement users versus nonusers5 . Both scales used for fatigue assessment increased in the supplement group over time, indicating they got worse from the additional toxic load6 .
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The author believes this finding is not surprising, as increased toxic load from popping a handful of different supplements daily could easily lead to more fatigue7 . The accumulated toxic load from continuous use depletes the body's resources, potentially leading to "chronic fatigue"7 .
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The study relied on questionnaires, which the author considers far from reliable5 . The method of assessing fatigue using questionnaires is seen as a limitation5 .
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Examine.com suggested reverse causation was possible, meaning fatigued people might use supplements to reduce fatigue8 . However, the author argues the study design tracked fatigue levels after groups were picked based on supplement usage, showing fatigue increased within the supplement group over time6 ....
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A limitation of the study was the lack of information about participants' specific supplementation practices, such as the types of supplements and dosages used10 . The author had stated this critique earlier and suggested alternative study designs10 ....
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The author maintains that all artificial man-made vitamins are totally fake and extremely toxic4 . Mineral supplements lack bioavailability and co-factors, making them potentially toxic as well4 .
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It is the author's strong recommendation to always obtain micronutrients from real natural animal-based foods4 . Foods like red meat and eggs contain everything needed, with organ meats being even more nutrient-dense4 .
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According to the author, there is never a need for supplements, even if they were real and worked as intended12 . Supplementation is viewed as a total waste of money and health12 .
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The author offers coaching and consultation services to help people with health problems or transitioning to a natural, species-appropriate diet of animal-based foods12 . The author also seeks donations to support their work and website13 .
China's Tariff Smackdown By Mike Whitney and Hua Bin
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According to Hua Bin, Trump had several stated objectives for imposing tariffs on China, including using them as a revenue source to offset tax cuts and using them to reshore manufacturing14 .... Other goals included using tariffs to embargo trade with China and as a negotiation tool for concessions from trading partners15 .
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Trump linked objectives like reindustrialization, imposing trade sanctions, and obtaining concessions primarily to China, viewing it as the main perpetrator of US manufacturing job loss15 .... Decoupling of the two economies and preparation for potential military conflict has long been considered16 .
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A key goal mentioned is the economic isolation of China16 . This was articulated by Bessent and Lutnick and is essentially what the West did to Russia16 .
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Hua Bin believes Trump's plan has not been well-thought-out and his tariff strategy is half-baked17 .... Trump's actions like rolling back part of his program after market free fall are seen as signs of poor preparation and faulty assumptions17 .
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China will uphold the basic rules of free trade and will not bow to power politics or bullying19 . South East Asia has reached a consensus to stand united and say no to these backward, regressive actions19 .
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While there are no winners in a trade war, China will likely suffer more short-term pain from the loss of the US consumer market, impacting GDP and employment20 . China needs to stimulate domestic consumption and redirect trade to other countries to mitigate this impact20 .
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On the US side, the short-term impact includes the loss of the Chinese market for agricultural and energy products, which represent 70% of Chinese imports from the US21 . Inflation is inevitable, and there will be shortages of certain goods and imported components needed for US production21 .
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China sits at the very top of the global supply chain, whereas the US is at the bottom21 . China has a pole position in many high-tech manufacturing supply chains22 .
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The US will need to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in CAPEX to strengthen domestic supply chains, factories, and skilled labor in the long term22 . These new American industries are unlikely to be profitable for quite some time22 .
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Hua Bin believes the US transition back to a "country that produces things" will be extremely painful and perhaps impossible23 . China is taking a hard line, indicating they will fight to the end if the US insists on an unfair deal23 .
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An economic and trade divorce between the US and China is considered a high-probability outcome, if not immediately, then in the next 3 to 5 years24 . The world is likely to bifurcate into two camps, with most nations balancing between China and the US24 .
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In the long run, Hua Bin believes China has the more dynamic economy and will emerge triumphant from the trade war24 .... The US will find it harder to manage plunging markets, a weakening currency, and debt25 .
Existential Vertigo By Colin Stayton
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Discovering Miles Mathis is described as finding one of the last sane corners of the internet in a digital world designed to confuse and disempower26 . It is congratulated as an achievement26 .
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The experience of discovering Mathis is likened to exiting Plato's cave, where you realize nearly everything you were taught about the world is a lie26 . This realization causes what the author describes as "existential vertigo"26 .
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The author advises readers to "stick it out" despite the initial discomfort and disorientation27 .... They promise that the initial wave of vertigo will subside and it's worth it28 .
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Many people who are introduced to Mathis lack the courage or "grit" to accept his ideas27 . They return to the comfort of their old systems because abandoning everything and starting from scratch is too difficult27 .
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The author identifies "dabblers" as one type of bad conspiracy theorist who enjoys the thrill of contained conspiracies that don't disrupt their thinking29 . These theories, such as those about the JFK assassination or moon landing, remain neatly self-contained and don't demand anything of the believer29 .
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"Ideologues" are another type who come at conspiracy theories from a predetermined worldview (political, spiritual, racial) and only accept theories that support it30 . Conservative Christians are given as an example of people who often fall into this trap30 .
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While ideologues' theories may appear radical and sometimes correct, they never go far enough30 . They might blame one political party or specific bad actors but fail to see the systemic nature of the issues, such as the pervasive nature of the deep state30 .
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The author suggests that Mathis's theories may be ultimately disappointing to some because they aren't "sexy" or disturbing enough31 . Society has grown addicted to fear, preferring thrilling scenarios like government DEW lasers over less dramatic explanations like faked events31 ....
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Contrary to popular conspiracy narratives, the author suggests that if you met one of the shadowy elites, they wouldn't be a fascinating villain32 . Instead, they would likely be a short, self-absorbed businessman with a cardboard personality, far less interesting than fictional characters32 .
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Despite the disorientation they cause, Mathis's papers are presented as far more empowering than other content33 . Their power lies in their truth, which the author considers the only potent medicine for modern ailments33 .
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Miles Mathis is described as more than a peddler of conspiracy theories; he presents a whole way of seeing the world33 . His analysis extends to science, art, religion, health, and relationships, elucidating every subject he examines33 .
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The author provides a personal testimony, stating that reading Miles Mathis's writings has changed their life significantly since 201734 . This included quitting a corporate career, taking up tutoring, moving to the countryside, adopting an agrarian lifestyle, getting rid of TV/smartphones, changing views on church, opting out of health insurance, and stopping worrying or living in fear34 .
☕️ THE FALL OF EMPIRE ☙ Wednesday, April 23, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠 By Jeff Childers
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The news roundup covers several topics, including a perjury trap referral for "Luv Guv" Cuomo, the crumbling of the WEF with Klaus Schwab's vanishing, and Kennedy targeting artificial dyes in US food35 .... These are presented as major current events35 .
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The House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer referred former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for criminal prosecution for perjury36 . This was detailed in a letter sent to Attorney General Pam Bondi36 .
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The perjury referral stems from Cuomo's testimony to the Committee last year regarding his pandemic nursing home scandal37 . Specifically, Cuomo was questioned under oath about whether he had seen a misleading 2020 report on nursing home deaths37 .
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Cuomo initially denied seeing the report, then later modified his statement to saying he didn't recall seeing it, but the Committee found evidence suggesting he had written most of it37 .... Chairman Comer called Cuomo "a man with a history of corruption and deceit, now caught red-handed lying to Congress"38 .
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Comer's letter to Pam Bondi was a repeat of an October 2024 letter sent to Biden's Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting the same prosecution38 .... This indicates the previous request was not acted upon39 .
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This marks the second criminal referral of a New York official in April, the first being New York's current Attorney General Letitia James for falsifying business records and mortgage fraud39 .... The author notes the parallel to the Alger Hiss case where he was convicted for perjury rather than spying40 ....
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The author suggests that the New York Times' citing of "historical precedent" protecting public officials implies a two-tiered justice system42 . This system appears to protect well-connected Democrats from accountability42 .
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is facing challenges as a probe was opened into its founder Klaus Schwab, leading to his immediate resignation42 .... Schwab stepped down from his position as Chair and member of the Board of Trustees with immediate effect44 .
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A sensational anonymous whistleblower letter sent to the WEF board alleged a series of explosive allegations against Klaus Schwab and his wife Hilde43 .... These allegations paint a picture of the Forum operating as a family-run fiefdom rather than a charitable organization focused on global development46 .
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Allegations included funneling Forum resources into lavish personal indulgences for the Schwabs, such as charging private massages to the nonprofit and orchestrating "token" meetings to justify luxury travel46 .... Hilde Schwab allegedly controls a multi-million dollar mansion purchased by the Forum, reserving parts for family use47 .
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The author believes the board acted quickly by holding an emergency meeting on Easter Sunday to launch an independent investigation not for justice, but to preserve the WEF's brand48 .... The allegations were an existential threat to the Forum's carefully manicured image as a noble convener of global progress49 .
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RFK Jr. announced a new effort targeting eight petroleum-based artificial dyes in the nation's food supply50 .... While the New York Times inaccurately called it a "ban" and expressed skepticism, the author notes that none of these synthetic dyes can be used in European food50 ....