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1.'Does The West Have Any Hope? What Can We All Do?' By Claudio Grass lewrockwell.com1
2.Change in US Foreign Policy from Lies to Truth, from War to Peace By Paul Craig Roberts lewrockwell.com2
3.First Stages of Civilization’s Collapse By No Author lewrockwell.com3
4.How the CCP infiltrates American media and academia By Rhoda Wilson expose-news.com4
5.Illuminati, Israel, and the Transhumanist Agenda tribune.com.pk5
6.NHS is no longer a health service; it’s a church of woke By Rhoda Wilson expose-news.com6
7.New Marketing Gimmick: Protein Powder And Protein Water Is The Same Thing — And A Word On Protein Fixation By Joachim Bartoll bartoll.se7
8.The Post Election MAGA Neo-Reaganite Vibe Shift, by Robert Stark unz.com8
9.The US Government of Donald Trump Is Oligarchic, Dysfunctional and Disruptive to the Global Economy globalresearch.ca9
10.Trump’s Incomprehension — "Thank You, Dear Donald", by John Helmer unz.com10
11.US Department of Justice has tried to justify confiscating money from a small business by saying money is not property By Rhoda Wilson expose-news.com11
12.What if Trump’s Peace Talks Are Merely a Pause in Proxy War? By No Author lewrockwell.com12
13.LewRockwell By Norman Singleton lewrockwell.com
1.
Does The West Have Any Hope? What Can We All Do?' By Claudio Grass lewrockwell.com
Key Takeaways:
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The interview with Godfrey Bloom focuses on important economic and political events1....
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Switzerland's reputation as a defender of property rights is discussed, distinguishing between banking system risks and the security of physical gold and silver investments2....
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Investors are advised to check the fine print and do their own research before investing in metals3.
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The discussion includes the State, Globalism, and the current economic and geopolitical state of affairs4.
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Government overreach and State propaganda are anticipated to become more extreme4.
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The economies are referred to as “Neo-socialist economies”5.
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Emphasis is placed on individuals protecting themselves, their savings, and their financial sovereignty5.
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Physical precious metals, securely stored in Switzerland, are presented as a robust way to protect investments5....
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Technology, such as Swissgrams, offers ways to invest in gold6.
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Claudio Grass is an independent precious metals advisor based in Switzerland7.
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Property Rights: Switzerland is viewed as a defender of property rights2.
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Investors: Investors should check the small print and do their own research3.
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Globalism: The interview touches on Globalism and the current geopolitical state of affairs4.
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Financial Sovereignty: Individuals need to protect their financial sovereignty5.
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Precious Metals: Physical precious metals offer a way to protect investments5....
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A Change in US Foreign Policy from Lies to Truth, from War to Peace By Paul Craig Roberts lewrockwell.com
Key Takeaways:
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Trump began normalizing relations with Russia, which was blocked by the FBI's "Russiagate" hoax8.
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The US voted with Russia against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s “invasion” of Ukraine8.
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Russia's intervention in Ukraine was limited to two break-away republics in Donbas9.
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The West deceived the Kremlin using the Minsk Agreement while the US trained a Ukrainian army to invade Donbas9.
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The US, NATO, and EU refused Russia’s request for a mutual agreement9.
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Peace and cooperation with China are as important as with Russia10.
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Conflict will be perpetuated if the US tries to wedge itself between Russia and China10.
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Paul Craig Roberts is a former Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury and former associate editor of the Wall Street Journal11.
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Roberts has been reporting on prosecutorial abuse for two decades11.
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Roberts' book, The Tyranny of Good Intentions, documents how Americans lost the protection of law11.
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Normalization: Trump began the task of normalization of relations with Russia8.
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Invasion: Russia did not invade Ukraine9.
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Minsk Agreement: The West used the Minsk Agreement to deceive the Kremlin9.
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Peace: Trump needs peace and cooperation with China and Russia10.
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Prosecutorial Abuse: Roberts reports on shocking cases of prosecutorial abuse11.
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First Stages of Civilization’s Collapse By No Author lewrockwell.com
Key Takeaways:
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Nations and empires rise, decline, and are lost to time12.
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Understanding the signs of decline may not be enough to stop a nation’s collapse12....
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Financial decay happens slowly and reaches a tipping point14.
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Ultra-wealthy may profit from the decline by shifting money to other assets or stable countries14.
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Societies are vulnerable to large-scale crop failure when disease or blight strikes a monoculture15.
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Environmental factors and lifestyle choices lead to medical issues that sap a nation’s resources and workforce16.
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Declining birthrates in superpowers and super economies can contribute to societal collapse17.
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Misinformation and rumor can destroy a population18.
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Society loses its unified sense of forward progress and erodes from within19.
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False narratives can be established and supported through the internet, doctored images, and AI20.
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Financial Decay: Financial decay is an outward expression of collapse13.
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Monoculture: Societies gravitate to the most prolific single cultivar15.
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Misinformation: Misinformation can destroy a population18.
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False Narratives: Complete false narratives can be established20.
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Societal Collapse: Declining birthrates can contribute to societal collapse17.
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How the CCP infiltrates American media and academia By Rhoda Wilson expose-news.com
Key Takeaways:
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The CCP uses disinformation and lawfare to target Americans21.
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The CCP uses bribery, disinformation, and manipulation of media and legal systems21.
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Western journalists and influencers are used to spread propaganda and trigger lawsuits21....
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The strategy, known as “The Three Warfares,” influences Western media and academia22....
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Experts warn that the CCP’s tactics pose a significant threat to the US22.
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Leaked communications reveal plans to export human rights abuses outside the country23.
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Falun Dafa is a main target of the CCP25.
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The CCP is revealing its tools for overseas subversion and networks of overseas spies26.
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The CCP is successfully infiltrating and influencing communities and critical sectors across the US27.
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The CCP aims to weaponize media, government, and the legal system to go after any company or group28.
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Disinformation: The CCP uses disinformation to target Americans21.
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Propaganda: Western journalists are used to spread propaganda21....
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The Three Warfares: The strategy involves psychological, media, and legal warfare22....
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Political Warfare: The CCP’s broad systems wage political warfare26.
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Subversion: The CCP reveals its systems of subversion in the US29.
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Illuminati, Israel, and the Transhumanist Agenda tribune.com.pk
Key Takeaways:
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US AG Pam Bondi refuses to release the Epstein, JFK, and 9-11 files because they all implicate Israel30.
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Trump can't keep his promises because Israel and the CIA are behind the JFK assassination and the Epstein Operation30.
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Trump is blackmailed by Mossad30.
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The FBI is allegedly deleting evidence in the Epstein case30....
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RFK Jr. halted the CDC flu vaccine campaign32.
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The flu vaccines serve as a slowkill bioweapon33.
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CPAC passed a resolution advocating for the US to support Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria34....
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A Jewish officer in the Australian military said he would share classified information with Israel if requested36.
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Transhumanism is a modern iteration of the lie "You will be like God"37.
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The central delusion of transhumanism is the belief that human consciousness can be uploaded into machines37.
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Blackmail: Trump is blackmailed by Mossad30.
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Transhumanism: Transhumanism is a modern iteration of the lie "You will be like God"37.
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Vaccine: The flu vaccines serve as a slowkill bioweapon33.
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Zionism: Judaism mandates the loyalty of the Jew towards his own people and to the Land of Israel38.
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Cover-up: The FBI is allegedly deleting evidence in the Epstein case30....
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NHS is no longer a health service; it’s a church of woke By Rhoda Wilson expose-news.com
Key Takeaways:
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The NHS has been taken over by “woke culture,” with resources diverted into initiatives such as educating staff on “pansexuals”39.
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Funds allocated to “gender surgery” services would be better spent on cancer treatments39.
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The NHS has introduced “anti-racist” schemes, including race quotas40....
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting suggests that black staff are being held back due to their skin color rather than merit40.
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NHS Trusts will be rewarded for appointing people to roles because of their skin color41.
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White working-class boys are struggling the most and are most unrepresented in higher education and beyond42.
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Dozens of “DEI” roles have been advertised by NHS Trusts since the Labour government took power43.
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An NHS Psychologist advertised for trainees that would be willing to practice using an “anti-Whiteness praxis”44.
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NHS hospitals are flying the “LGBT+ flag”45.
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Mental Health First Aid England suggests that because of “white privilege,” it is impossible for white people to experience racism46.
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Woke Culture: The NHS has been taken over by woke culture39.
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Gender Dysphoria: Thousands of women are having healthy breasts removed due to gender dysphoria39.
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Anti-Racist Schemes: The NHS has introduced anti-racist schemes, including race quotas40....
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DEI: Dozens of DEI roles have been advertised by NHS Trusts43.
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Anti-Whiteness: An NHS Psychologist advertised for trainees that would be willing to practice using an anti-Whiteness praxis44.
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New Marketing Gimmick: Protein Powder And Protein Water Is The Same Thing — And A Word On Protein Fixation By Joachim Bartoll bartoll.se
Key Takeaways:
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Protein water is essentially the same as mixing protein powder with water47....
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The focus on protein is a way to ignore essential nutrients, animal fats, saturated fats, omega-3, and cholesterol50....
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Protein powders and shakes are cheap to produce and lack additional nutrition51.
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Protein is essential, but humans get enough protein from a natural human diet52.
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"Protein water" products may have added sugars for flavor, making them garbage53.
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Small protein water or shakes will add to the toxic load due to sweeteners, flavoring, and other chemicals54.
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Humans are obligate hyper carnivores and all protein in nature comes together with fat55.
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Mixing protein with carbohydrates is extremely toxic56.
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Plant-based proteins are low on crucial amino acids and require more protein to make up for the gaps57.
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Vegans are a malnourished and toxic mess58.
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Protein Water: Protein water is simply water with added protein48....
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Animal Fats: Animal fats are extremely important, including saturated fats, omega-3, and cholesterol51.
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Hyper Carnivores: Humans are obligate hyper carnivores50....
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Nutrient Deficiencies: Hunger and cravings are signals of nutrient deficiencies52.
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Plant-Based Protein: Plant-based proteins are low on crucial amino acids57.
8.
The Post Election MAGA Neo-Reaganite Vibe Shift, by Robert Stark unz.com
Key Takeaways:
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There is a post-election exuberance and optimism that Trump will usher in a golden age of prosperity60.
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This vibe shift entails a sinister narrative that because everything is great now that Trump is in office, you have nothing to complain about60.
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Conservative activist Chris Rufo tells people to apply for a job at Panda Express, gaslighting those who can’t find decent jobs61.
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Rufo encourages White Americans to remain atomized while pursuing a colorblind meritocracy62.
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Liberals are more bearish, predicting Trump will crash the economy and cause inflation to surge63.
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Hyper-bullishness can be a way to mask austerity and stifle people from making demands63.
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Con Inc. and MAGA Inc. figures are doing well under the current system64.
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The Manhattan Institute was founded by former CIA director, William J. Casey65.
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Higher status young people are now more likely to associate with the Right66.
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Vibe Shift: There was a major vibe shift after Trump was elected60.
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Gaslighting: Rufo is gaslighting those who are complaining that they can’t find decent jobs61.
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Colorblind Meritocracy: Rufo encourages White Americans to pursue a colorblind meritocracy62.
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Austerity: Hyper-bullishness can be a way to mask austerity63.
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MAGA: Normie MAGA chuds are nutting their pants and proclaiming “woke status defeated”65.
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The US Government of Donald Trump Is Oligarchic, Dysfunctional and Disruptive to the Global Economy globalresearch.ca
Key Takeaways:
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The US government under Donald Trump is full of plutocratic oligarchs67.
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Trump believes his country should not import or export any product and live isolated in economic autarky67.
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The last two weeks of January presented the most questionable and unhinged behavior of any newly elected American president68.
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Trump's administration seems to have abandoned all intention and responsibility for stabilizing the international economy69.
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Many countries and international institutions have been the target of insults, threats, and demagogic attacks by President Donald Trump69....
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Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist and his niece, has expressed fears about Donald Trump’s mental state70.
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Trump was criminally convicted on May 30, 202471.
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Trump launched speculative meme crypto ‘currencies’ for his organization and family72.
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Trump hit Mexico and Canada with a unilateral 25% import tax on most American imports73.
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It is a time for cooler heads and for rationality to prevail74.
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Oligarchic: The US government is full of plutocratic oligarchs67.
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Autarky: Trump believes his country should live isolated in economic autarky67.
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Unhinged: The last two weeks of January presented the most questionable and unhinged behavior68.
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Crypto: Trump launched speculative meme crypto ‘currencies’ for his organization and family72.
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Trade War: A trade war against Canada and Mexico would be “the dumbest trade war in history”73.
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Trump’s Incomprehension — "Thank You, Dear Donald", by John Helmer unz.com
Key Takeaways:
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Trump doesn’t understand what end-of-war terms President Vladimir Putin has announced, nor the substance of conversations between the Russians and Trump’s representatives75....
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Trump claimed he has no points of difference with the French, the other Europeans, or NATO on how to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war76.
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Trump revealed he does not know the significance of the May 9 celebration in Russia77.
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Trump repeated his interest in getting “payback” for US war spending in the Ukraine by negotiating a “rare earths” agreement78.
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Trump has no idea of the geography of the minerals he is negotiating to take over79.
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Macron hinted at a division and combination of military “deterrence capacity” between European and US forces80.
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Putin has promoted his negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, to ministerial rank81.
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Trump’s staff published a tweet on the Truth Social platform, repeating Trump’s idée fixe on rare earth minerals, and insulting Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau82.
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Putin corrected Trump’s geography, stating Russia has an order of magnitude more resources of rare earth metals than Ukraine83.
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Macron said there had been three areas of discussion on which Trump and the US delegation had agreed during the day at the White House84.
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Incomprehension: Compos mentis was missing in the Oval Office75.
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Rare Earths: Trump repeated his interest in getting payback for US war spending by negotiating a rare earths agreement78.
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Negotiations: Talks are proceeding very well85.
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Economic Development: Trump is in serious discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia concerning the ending of the War, and also major Economic Development transactions85.
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Economic Cooperation: Putin has promoted his negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, to ministerial rank with the title “Special Representative of the President of Russia for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries”81.
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US Department of Justice has tried to justify confiscating money from a small business by saying money is not property By Rhoda Wilson expose-news.com
Key Takeaways:
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The US Department of Justice has argued that money is not property86.
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The DOJ provided three rationales for this argument: the government creates money, the government can tax money, and the Constitution allows the government to spend money for the “general welfare”86....
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The government’s argument could justify seizing anyone’s money without due process89.
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The DOJ argued that confiscating $50,000 from a small business did not infringe on the business’ right to private property because money is not property87.
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The DOJ claimed that fiat currency is a legal fiction that the government can as easily destroy as create90.
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If your money is not your property, what is to stop the government from just seizing all of it tomorrow – for any reason it gives?91.
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The Supreme Court has repeatedly applied that Clause to money92.
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DOJ’s arguments highlight legitimate reasons to hold part of your wealth in gold or cryptocurrency92.
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A federal court will soon decide whether to uphold Saine’s right to a trial before a real judge and jury92.
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Property: The US Department of Justice has argued that money is not property86....
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Confiscation: The DOJ argued that confiscating $50,000 from a small business did not infringe the business’ right to private property87.
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Due Process: The government’s argument could justify seizing anyone’s money without due process89.
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Fiat Currency: The DOJ claimed that fiat currency is a legal fiction90.
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Gold: DOJ’s arguments highlight legitimate reasons to hold part of your wealth in gold92.
12.
What if Trump’s Peace Talks Are Merely a Pause in Proxy War? By No Author lewrockwell.com
Key Takeaways:
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High-level talks in Saudi Arabia between Russian and American officials have tantalizing potential to end the conflict in Ukraine93.
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The U.S. side was in listening mode to comprehend the root causes of conflict93....
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It is too early to celebrate, as the opening of negotiations is just a cautious start in a long process94....
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Trump wants to end the war in Ukraine quickly95.
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Trump’s haste to cobble together a peace settlement in Ukraine is primarily motivated by his ambition to exploit Ukraine’s natural resources96.
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The Kiev regime seems to have hyped up the supposed treasure of rare-earth metals to leverage Western support96.
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The territory that is supposed to have valuable mining deposits now belongs to Russia96.
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Trump’s attitude is likely to sour once it dawns on him that Ukraine does not have the pay-back potential he is supposing96.
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Peace Talks: High-level talks have tantalizing potential to end the conflict in Ukraine93.
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Negotiations: The opening of negotiations is just a cautious start94....
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Rare-Earth Metals: The Kiev regime seems to have hyped up the supposed treasure of rare-earth metals96.
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Proxy War: What if Trump’s Peace Talks Are Merely a Pause in Proxy War?93.
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LewRockwell By Norman Singleton lewrockwell.com
Key Takeaways:
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Lew Rockwell has done more to spread libertarian ideas than anyone else not named Ron Paul97.
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Lew was born in Boston in 194497.
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Lew's father gave him a copy of Henry Hazlitt’s Economics in One Lesson for his twelfth birthday97.
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In 1979, Lew went to Capitol Hill to work as Ron Paul’s Chief of Staff98.
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In 1981, Lew left Dr. Paul’s office to start the Ludwig Von Mises Institute98.
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Lew started the Institute at his kitchen table and grew it into the leading center for scholarship in Austrian Economics and libertarian thought98.
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The Mises Institute offers an online Master’s degree program in Austrian Economics99.
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Lew runs the popular site LewRockwell,com100.
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Lew is one of the best communicators in the liberty movement101.
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Lew has continued his legacy work with Dr. Paul by serving as a board member of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity102.
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Libertarian: Lew has done more to spread libertarian ideas than anyone else not named Ron Paul97.
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Austrian Economics: The Ludwig Von Mises Institute is the leading center for scholarship in Austrian Economics98.
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Mises Institute: Lew started the Ludwig Von Mises Institute98.
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Ron Paul: In 1979, Lew went to Capitol Hill to work as Ron Paul’s Chief of Staff98.
Briefing Document
Overall Themes:
Decline of the West: A recurring theme is the perceived decline of Western civilization, encompassing economic, political, and social dimensions.
Government Overreach and Corruption: Many sources express deep distrust of government, accusing it of overreach, corruption, and manipulation of citizens through propaganda ("government overreach and State propaganda to become even more extreme").
Financial Instability and Economic Manipulation: There is a concern about the stability of the global financial system, with emphasis on precious metals as a safe haven and warnings against "paper gold."
Geopolitical Tensions and Conflict: Several sources address international conflicts, particularly the Russia-Ukraine situation, often presenting narratives that challenge mainstream Western media accounts ("Everyone knows that Russia did not invade Ukraine").
Erosion of Freedoms and Individual Rights: Concerns about individual liberties being eroded by government actions and societal trends are prevalent.
Cultural and Moral Decay: Concerns about societal values are prevalent, including critiques of "woke culture," transhumanism, and perceived moral decline.
Key Ideas and Facts:
Switzerland as a Safe Haven: Switzerland is repeatedly mentioned as a jurisdiction with a strong track record of protecting private property, particularly for storing precious metals ("Physical precious metals, securely stored in a stable and reliable jurisdiction with a solid track record of respecting private property, like Switzerland").
Critique of "Neo-Socialist Economies": Godfrey Bloom describes many Western democracies as "Neo-socialist economies," suggesting a move away from free-market principles and towards greater state control.
Importance of Individual Self-Reliance: Emphasis on individuals taking steps to protect their savings, financial sovereignty, and overall well-being, such as storing precious metals and increasing self-sufficiency ("the need for individuals to do all they can to protect themselves, their hard-earned savings and their financial sovereignty").
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict (Alternative Narrative): Paul Craig Roberts claims the West deceived Russia with the Minsk Agreement while training a Ukrainian army to invade Donbas ("Everyone knows that the West used the Minsk Agreement to deceive the Kremlin while the US trained and equipped a large Ukrainian army to invade Donbas").
Signs of Civilizational Collapse: The "First Stages of Civilization's Collapse" article outlines several factors contributing to societal decline, including declining birth rates, agricultural decline, and misinformation. Japan's Prime Minister is quoted as saying, "Japan is on the verge of whether we can continue to function as a society" due to its dire birthrate.
CCP Infiltration: The document "How the CCP infiltrates American media and academia" claims the Chinese Communist Party uses political warfare to influence Western media and institutions, weaponizing "every instrument of society to fight your war against your opponent."
Transhumanism as a Modern Deception: Andrew Torba argues that transhumanism is a modern iteration of the ancient temptation to "be like God," warning against its anti-human implications ("The central delusion of transhumanism is the belief that human consciousness can be uploaded into machines").
Criticism of "Woke Culture" in the NHS: James Esses argues the NHS has been taken over by "woke culture," with resources diverted to DEI initiatives instead of patient care. He also cites an NHS trust mandating all patients being asked about their pregnancy status, "even if they are male."
Protein Powder/Water Marketing Gimmick: Joachim Bartoll argues protein water is a marketing gimmick and that people should aim for 1.2 to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.
Government Overreach and Monetary Control: The US Department of Justice is criticized for arguing that money is not property, which is seen as a threat to individual rights ("The US Department of Justice has argued that money is not property").
Trump's Peace Talks and Resource Exploitation (Skeptical View): One source suggests Trump's interest in Ukraine peace talks is primarily motivated by a desire to exploit the country's natural resources ("Trump's haste to cobble together a peace settlement in Ukraine is primarily motivated by his ambition to exploit Ukraine's natural resources").
Lew Rockwell and the Mises Institute: The "Who Is Lew Rockwell?" article describes Lew Rockwell's role in founding the Ludwig von Mises Institute, a leading center for Austrian Economics and libertarian thought.
Trump's Mental State and Character (Critical Assessment): One article describes Donald Trump's government as "Oligarchic, Dysfunctional and Disruptive to the Global Economy," questioning his mental state and character.
Trump's Understanding of Geopolitical Issues (Skeptical View): One article, "Trump’s Incomprehension," suggests Trump lacks understanding of key geopolitical issues, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine.
Potential Biases:
Libertarian/Austrian Economics: Many articles come from LewRockwell.com, a website known for its libertarian and Austrian economics perspectives. This likely shapes the analysis of economic and political issues.
Anti-Globalist Sentiment: There's a strong undercurrent of anti-globalist sentiment and skepticism towards international institutions.
Conservative/Traditional Values: Some sources express concern over perceived moral decline and promote traditional values.
Pro-Russia/Anti-Ukraine Bias: Several articles present a narrative on the Russia-Ukraine conflict that is critical of the West and sympathetic to Russia.
Overall, the sources paint a picture of a world in crisis, with Western societies facing economic, political, and moral decay. There is a strong emphasis on individual responsibility, distrust of government, and a search for alternative solutions outside of mainstream institutions.
Investors should always check the small print and do their own research before entrusting anyone with their metals, following the principle of "trust but verify." This ensures they understand exactly what they are investing in and avoids potentially holding "paper gold" during a crisis.
Politicians are using the "divide and conquer" strategy to escalate tensions between citizens and distract from the consequences of their own actions, exploiting divisions to maintain control.
Trump's initial efforts to normalize relations with Russia were blocked by the corrupt FBI's "Russiagate" hoax, which Roberts considers an act of treason.
Individuals should increase their skills and abilities to sustain themselves independently of the commerce system, such as growing their own food. This helps to insulate themselves from economic downturns.
Agricultural decline can also result from economics, such as farmers seeing milk prices drop during the Great Depression, which led to milk strikes and violent protests.
The "borrowed boat strategy" refers to the Chinese Communist Party's strategy of getting disinformation or propaganda into Western media outlets to influence public opinion and policy.
Mankind has sought to escape the constraints of mortality and dependency on the Creator, believing "You will be like God." This lie manifests today in the belief that technology can free man from suffering, aging, and even death itself.
The dominant techno-optimist ideology aims not to serve humanity but to surpass it, viewing human beings as a temporary evolutionary step toward a post-biological order.
The NHS trust was seeking to educate staff on "pansexuals," diverting resources from patient care, such as cancer treatments, to woke initiatives.
The protein and weight loss industry claims that people need protein in high doses in order to lose weight. This is a marketing gimmick according to Bartoll who thinks that such products are not worth the money.
Neo-socialist economies: A term used to describe "democracies" that the author believes are increasingly controlled by socialist policies and principles.
Financial Sovereignty: The ability of individuals to control and protect their own finances, free from undue interference or control by governments or other institutions.
Swissgrams: A solution offering digital tokens backed 100% by physical gold, stored in Swiss vaults, and governed by Swiss law, opening up access to gold investments to everyone.
Russiagate: Refers to investigations into alleged collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and the Russian government.
Minsk Agreement: Agreements aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Monoculture: The agricultural practice of growing a single crop or plant variety over a wide area.
Borrowed Boat Strategy: A tactic used to get disinformation or propaganda into Western media outlets to influence public opinion and policy. Often attributed to the Chinese Communist Party.
Transhumanism: The belief that technology can free man from suffering, aging, and even death itself.
DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Policies and programs designed to promote representation and participation of different groups of individuals in an organization or society.
Woke Culture: A loosely defined term referring to an awareness of social injustices, particularly those related to race and gender, often associated with progressive or left-leaning ideologies.
Meme Coins: A cryptocurrency that is based on a meme or other internet joke.
Austerity: Government policies aimed at reducing budget deficits through spending cuts or tax increases.
Libertarianism: A political philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty, limited government, and free markets.
Austrian Economics: A school of economic thought that emphasizes individual action, free markets, and sound money.
1. What are some of the key dangers facing the West, and what practical solutions can individuals pursue?
The West faces dangers such as government overreach, state propaganda, and divisive politics, often using a "divide and conquer" strategy. Practical solutions include protecting personal savings through physical precious metals (like gold and silver) securely stored in stable jurisdictions such as Switzerland. Technology, such as digital tokens backed by physical gold stored in Swiss vaults, also offers financial sovereignty. Individuals should perform thorough due diligence ("trust but verify") before investing in any financial vehicle, especially those claiming to be backed by gold. Skills and abilities that sustain you independent of the commerce system, like growing your food, should be increased.
2. How is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) attempting to influence Western societies?
The CCP engages in political warfare by weaponizing every instrument of society. This involves lobbying through shell companies and proxy firms to influence U.S. government policies. Disinformation is planted in local newsletters to gain traction in regional and major newspapers, framing narratives to pressure politicians and advance military causes. This is achieved by getting the disinformation into a trustworthy Western news outlet.
Signs of civilizational collapse include agricultural decline due to weather, disease, or economic factors, and declining birth rates in major global economies. The spread of misinformation is another key indicator. Individuals can recession-proof their lives by increasing their skills and abilities to sustain themselves independent of the commerce system.
4. What is "woke culture" doing to the NHS?
The NHS (National Health Service) is facing ideological capture by "woke culture," diverting resources from patient care to initiatives focused on issues like "pansexuals" and "anti-racist" schemes that promote race quotas. The allocation of funds to "gender surgery" services would be better spent on cancer treatments. Some NHS Trusts mandate questions about pregnancy status for all patients, regardless of gender. Staff are threatened with dismissal for "misgendering" someone.
5. What are the dangers of transhumanism?
Transhumanism is a modern iteration of the lie in the Garden of Eden, "You will be like God". It seeks to redefine what it means to be human, not in accordance with God's design, but according to their own ideological whims. It promotes the belief that technology can free man from suffering, aging, and even death itself, including the delusion that consciousness can be uploaded into machines. It devalues the human body and embodied souls, replacing them with machine logic and disembodied data.
6. What are potential criticisms of Donald Trump's political and economic behavior?
Trump is described as oligarchic, dysfunctional, and disruptive to the global economy. Concerns are raised about his mental stability and impulsive behavior, as well as his use of the presidency to enrich himself through speculative crypto memecoins. His protectionist trade policies are criticized for damaging international cooperation, particularly between the U.S. and Canada. He is also criticized for conflating himself with Menahem Schneerson, Judaism's false messiah.
7. What is the debate around protein intake and protein water?
The recommended daily protein intake by official institutions is too low for active individuals, who should aim for 1.2 to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, depending on activity level and protein source quality. Plant-based proteins are considered chemically incompatible and nutrient-deficient compared to animal-based sources. Protein water is seen as an unnecessary expense, as adequate protein can be obtained from whole foods and filtered tap water.
8. What is the US Department of Justice claiming about the nature of money?
The US Department of Justice has argued that money is not property for constitutional purposes, and money can be confiscated. They claim the government creates money, can tax it, and spend it for the "general welfare," implying individuals do not fully own their money. This argument has been challenged as legally unsound, as the Due Process Clause protects "life, liberty, or property," and money falls under the definition of property.