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Detailed Analysis of Pathways to Ill Health and Death from Consuming Plant-Based Vegetable and Seed Oils

Introduction

Plant-based vegetable and seed oils, such as soybean, canola, corn, sunflower, and cottonseed oils, are widely used in cooking, processed foods, and industrial applications. While they are often marketed as healthy alternatives to animal fats, concerns have been raised about their potential to contribute to chronic diseases and, in extreme cases, mortality. This analysis explores the biochemical, physiological, and epidemiological pathways through which excessive or improper consumption of these oils may lead to ill health, focusing on their composition, processing methods, and biological effects.

1. Composition of Vegetable and Seed Oils

Vegetable and seed oils are primarily composed of triglycerides, which are esters of glycerol and fatty acids. The fatty acid profile varies by oil type but generally includes:

• Saturated Fatty Acids (SFAs): Minimal in most seed oils (e.g., 7-15% in soybean oil).

• Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFAs): Moderate levels (e.g., 20-60% in canola oil).

• Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs): High levels, particularly omega-6 (linoleic acid) and, in some cases, omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid). For example, soybean oil contains ~50-60% linoleic acid.

Key Concern: High Omega-6 Content

• Omega-6 to Omega-3 Imbalance: Most vegetable oils have a high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio (e.g., 20:1 or higher in corn or sunflower oil). The modern Western diet, rich in these oils, often results in ratios far exceeding the recommended 4:1 or lower, promoting systemic inflammation.

• Mechanism: Linoleic acid is metabolized into arachidonic acid, a precursor to pro-inflammatory eicosanoids (e.g., prostaglandins, leukotrienes). Chronic elevation of these molecules is linked to inflammatory conditions such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and metabolic syndrome.

2. Processing and Chemical Alterations

Vegetable and seed oils undergo extensive processing, including extraction, refining, bleaching, and deodorizing, which can introduce harmful compounds or degrade nutritional quality.

a. Oxidation and Lipid Peroxidation

• Process: High PUFA content makes these oils prone to oxidation during processing, cooking, or storage, especially under heat, light, or air exposure.

• Byproducts: Oxidation produces reactive oxygen species (ROS), aldehydes (e.g., 4-hydroxynonenal), and other toxic compounds. These are implicated in:

  • Cellular Damage: ROS and aldehydes can damage cell membranes, proteins, and DNA, contributing to oxidative stress.

  • Atherosclerosis: Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles are a key driver of plaque formation in arteries.

• Evidence: Studies show that heated vegetable oils (e.g., during frying) generate significantly higher levels of toxic aldehydes compared to more stable fats like olive oil or butter.

b. Trans Fats and Hydrogenation

• Partial Hydrogenation: Historically, some vegetable oils were partially hydrogenated to increase shelf life and stability, creating artificial trans fats.

• Health Impact: Trans fats raise LDL cholesterol, lower HDL cholesterol, and increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Although trans fats are now largely banned in many countries, residual amounts may still be present in processed foods.

• Mortality Risk: A 2015 meta-analysis estimated that trans fat consumption is associated with a 34% increase in all-cause mortality and a 28% increase in CHD mortality.

c. Chemical Contaminants

• Solvent Residues: Hexane, a neurotoxic solvent, is commonly used in oil extraction. Trace amounts may remain in the final product, though regulatory limits exist.

• Additives: Refining processes may introduce additives or contaminants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are carcinogenic in high doses.

3. Pathways to Ill Health

The consumption of vegetable and seed oils, particularly in high quantities or in processed forms, is linked to several chronic diseases through the following mechanisms:

a. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

• Inflammation and Endothelial Dysfunction: High omega-6 intake promotes inflammation, which damages endothelial cells lining blood vessels, a precursor to atherosclerosis.

• Oxidative Stress: Oxidized lipids from overheated oils contribute to plaque buildup and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

• Evidence: A 2010 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that replacing saturated fats with high omega-6 vegetable oils did not reduce CVD risk and may increase it in some populations due to inflammation.

b. Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes

• Insulin Resistance: Excessive omega-6 PUFAs may impair insulin signaling by promoting inflammation in adipose tissue and the liver.

• Obesity: High-calorie, processed foods rich in vegetable oils contribute to weight gain, a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

• Evidence: Animal studies show that diets high in linoleic acid lead to fat accumulation and insulin resistance, though human data are less conclusive.

c. Cancer

• Oxidative Damage: Lipid peroxidation products (e.g., aldehydes) are genotoxic and may promote tumorigenesis.

• Inflammation: Chronic inflammation from high omega-6 intake is linked to increased cancer risk, particularly for colorectal and breast cancers.

• Evidence: Epidemiological studies show mixed results, but a 2018 review suggested a possible link between high PUFA intake and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women.

d. Neurological and Mental Health Disorders

• Neuroinflammation: High omega-6 intake may disrupt the balance of fatty acids in brain tissue, contributing to neuroinflammation.

• Oxidative Stress: Lipid peroxidation products can cross the blood-brain barrier, potentially exacerbating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

• Evidence: Observational studies suggest that diets with high omega-6 to omega-3 ratios are associated with increased risks of depression and cognitive decline.

4. Pathways to Death

While direct mortality from vegetable oil consumption is rare, chronic diseases linked to their overuse can lead to fatal outcomes:

• Cardiovascular Events: Heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis or hypertension are leading causes of death globally.

• Cancer Mortality: Advanced cancers linked to chronic inflammation or oxidative stress contribute significantly to mortality.

• Complications of Metabolic Disorders: Type 2 diabetes can lead to fatal complications like kidney failure or cardiovascular events.

• Rare Acute Risks: In extreme cases, consuming rancid or heavily oxidized oils (e.g., in spoiled foods) could cause acute toxicity, though this is uncommon.

5. Contextual Factors

The health impact of vegetable and seed oils depends on several factors:

• Quantity: Excessive consumption, common in processed foods, amplifies risks.

• Cooking Method: Repeated heating (e.g., deep frying) increases the formation of toxic compounds.

• Dietary Context: Diets low in omega-3s (e.g., from fish or flaxseed) exacerbate the omega-6 imbalance.

• Individual Factors: Genetic predispositions, existing health conditions, and lifestyle (e.g., smoking, sedentary behavior) modify risk.

6. Mitigation Strategies

To reduce potential harms from vegetable and seed oils:

• Choose Stable Oils: Opt for oils with lower PUFA content (e.g., olive oil, avocado oil) for cooking, especially at high temperatures.

• Balance Omega-6 and Omega-3: Increase intake of omega-3-rich foods (e.g., fatty fish, walnuts) to improve the fatty acid ratio.

• Limit Processed Foods: Reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods containing refined vegetable oils.

• Proper Storage and Use: Store oils in cool, dark places and avoid reusing oils for frying.

Conclusion

While vegetable and seed oils are not inherently deadly, their high omega-6 content, susceptibility to oxidation, and widespread use in processed foods can contribute to chronic diseases through inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic dysfunction. These conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and metabolic syndrome, are leading causes of death globally. Moderation, careful selection of oils, and a balanced diet are critical to minimizing risks. Further research is needed to clarify the long-term impacts of specific oils and their processing methods.

Hidden Dangers: The Health Risks of Vegetable and Seed Oils

Vegetable and seed oils, such as soybean, canola, corn, and sunflower, are staples in modern diets, found in everything from fried foods to processed snacks. Marketed as heart-healthy alternatives to animal fats, these oils dominate global cuisines and industrial food production. However, emerging evidence suggests that their widespread use, high omega-6 content, and heavy processing may contribute to chronic diseases, posing significant risks to public health. This summary distills the key pathways through which excessive consumption of these oils can lead to ill health and, in severe cases, mortality, urging a reevaluation of their role in our diets.

At the core of the concern is the composition of vegetable and seed oils, which are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly omega-6 linoleic acid. Unlike more balanced fats, these oils often have omega-6 to omega-3 ratios exceeding 20:1, far above the recommended 4:1. This imbalance drives systemic inflammation by producing pro-inflammatory molecules like prostaglandins, linked to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and metabolic syndrome. The processing of these oils—through extraction, refining, and deodorizing—exacerbates their risks. High PUFA content makes them prone to oxidation, especially when heated during cooking or frying, generating toxic byproducts like aldehydes. These compounds damage cells, promote atherosclerosis, and increase cancer risk. Additionally, historical practices like partial hydrogenation created trans fats, which, despite regulatory bans, linger in some processed foods and elevate heart disease risk by 28%, according to a 2015 meta-analysis.

The health consequences are far-reaching. Cardiovascular disease, a leading global killer, is fueled by inflammation and oxidized lipids that damage blood vessels and form arterial plaques. Metabolic disorders, including obesity and type 2 diabetes, are linked to omega-6-driven inflammation and insulin resistance. Cancer risk, particularly for colorectal and breast cancers, may rise due to genotoxic lipid peroxidation products. Even neurological health is at stake, with high omega-6 diets potentially exacerbating neuroinflammation and increasing risks of depression and Alzheimer’s. While direct mortality from oil consumption is rare, these chronic conditions—heart attacks, strokes, advanced cancers, and diabetic complications—account for significant global mortality.

Context matters: excessive intake, common in processed food-heavy diets, amplifies harm, as does repeated heating during deep frying. Diets low in omega-3s, from sources like fish or flaxseed, worsen the inflammatory imbalance. Genetic and lifestyle factors, such as smoking or sedentary behavior, further modulate risks. To mitigate these dangers, experts recommend choosing stable, low-PUFA oils like olive or avocado for cooking, boosting omega-3 intake, limiting processed foods, and storing oils properly to prevent oxidation.

In conclusion, while vegetable and seed oils are not inherently lethal, their overuse in modern diets, coupled with their chemical vulnerabilities, contributes to serious health risks. By prioritizing balanced nutrition and informed oil choices, individuals can reduce their exposure to these hidden dangers. For the sake of long-term health, it’s time to reconsider the unchecked reliance on these ubiquitous fats and advocate for dietary moderation and diversity.

I. Common Sense: Plant-Based Sweetener Erythritol Damages The Brain, Causes Blood Clots And Heart Attack Joachim Bartoll * Erythritol is presented as a toxic and damaging artificial sweetener.

   This morning we return to Science Daily and a summary of a recent study yet again showing how toxic and damaging artificial sweeteners are.

    This time it was erythritol that was investigated.

*   Humans are described as "obligate hyper carnivores," meaning plant-based or man-made foods are toxic.

    That should be common sense as humans are obligate hyper carnivores and consuming any other food that is not species-appropriate, such as anything plant-based or man-made will be toxic and cause damage.

    Actually, if something comes with a label, it should not be consumed at all.

*   Erythritol, specifically as a sweetener, is chemically different from the small amounts endogenously produced in the human body and is considered toxic.

    While extremely small amounts erythritol is endogenously produced during glucose metabolism as a byproduct (metabolite) within the human body, erythritol as a sweetener is biochemically derived from plant starches such as corn which is not species-appropriate for humans who are obligate hyper carnivores.

    It is therefore chemically different and thus erythritol as a sweetener is toxic and potentially deadly.

*   The article highlights a study showing erythritol's negative impact on brain cells and increased risk of stroke.

    new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious downsides, impacting brain cells in numerous ways that can boost risk of stroke.

    if you have a brain, figuring out that erythritol will cause damage in the human body is not especially difficult, it is more a question of what tissues it will bind to and affect, and now we know the answer, the brain and the cardiovascular system.

*   Erythritol consumption can lead to prolonged elevated plasma levels in the bloodstream, causing damage to vascular and endothelial cells.

    its presence in the bloodstream at high concentrations (e.g., 1000-fold increase after consuming 30 g) can persist for up to two days, which is likely allowing it to induce damage-inflicted interaction with vascular and endothelial cells including signaling.

    Again, a single beverage can increase plasma levels for a day or even several days depending on your detoxification ability (nutritional and health status.).

*   Research indicates a link between higher circulating levels of erythritol and an increased likelihood of heart attack or stroke.

    One recent study involving 4,000 people in the U.S. and Europe found that men and women with higher circulating levels of erythritol were significantly more likely to have a heart attack or stroke within the next three years.

    Hardly surprising as we have already established that it is toxic.

*   Erythritol exposure in human blood vessel cells leads to decreased nitric oxide, increased endothelin-1, impaired clot-busting compounds, and increased reactive oxygen species (free radicals).

    They observed that the treated cells were altered in numerous ways: They expressed significantly less nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes and widens blood vessels, and more endothelin-1, a protein that constricts blood vessels.

    The erythritol-treated cells also produced more reactive oxygen species (ROS), a.k.a. “free radicals,” metabolic byproducts which can age and damage cells and inflame tissue.

*   These cellular changes suggest that erythritol contributes to endothelial dysfunction, increasing the risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events.

    These cellular changes — higher oxidative stress, reduced NO, elevated ET-1, and impaired t-PA release — suggest a mechanism by which erythritol may contribute to endothelial dysfunction, increasing the risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events, such as ischemic stroke, where blood flow to the brain is blocked by clots or narrowed vessels.

    “Our research demonstrates not only that, but how erythritol has the potential to increase stroke risk”.

The Hidden Dangers of Erythritol: A Threat to Brain and Heart Health

Erythritol, a widely used plant-based sweetener found in low-carb and sugar-free products, poses significant health risks, according to recent research from the University of Colorado Boulder. Marketed as a safe, near-zero-calorie alternative to sugar, this sugar alcohol—derived from fermenting corn starch—has been linked to severe damage to brain and cardiovascular health, increasing the risk of stroke and heart attack.

The study reveals that erythritol, even at levels equivalent to a single sweetened beverage, causes a dramatic 1000-fold increase in blood plasma levels, from ~3.75 µmol/L to ~6480 µmol/L, persisting for up to two days. This prolonged exposure triggers harmful changes in blood vessels, particularly those in the brain. Treated cells showed reduced nitric oxide production, which impairs blood vessel relaxation, and increased endothelin-1, a protein that constricts vessels. Additionally, erythritol exposure diminished the body's ability to produce clot-dissolving compounds, while boosting reactive oxygen species (ROS) by ~75%, leading to oxidative stress that damages cells and tissues.

These cellular changes contribute to endothelial dysfunction, a key factor in heightened stroke risk. A large-scale study of 4,000 people further corroborated that higher erythritol levels correlate with an increased likelihood of heart attack or stroke within three years. Unlike naturally occurring erythritol, a minor byproduct of glucose metabolism, the industrially produced sweetener is not compatible with human physiology, as humans are obligate hyper carnivores suited to animal-based diets. The source material argues that plant-derived and processed foods, including erythritol, are inherently toxic, with the sweetener’s LD50 value indicating its potential lethality at high doses.

For the general public and health professionals, the message is clear: erythritol’s widespread use in processed foods, from keto bars to sugar-free sodas, demands scrutiny. Consumers are urged to avoid products containing erythritol or “sugar alcohols” and prioritize species-appropriate, animal-based diets to minimize health risks. The cumulative damage from repeated exposure to this sweetener underscores the need for caution, as even occasional consumption can have lasting effects on vascular and neurological health.

II. Corruption Is Deep-rooted Jayant Bhandari * Cultural frameworks can be profoundly alien, and what passes for virtue in one society may be incomprehensible or nonexistent in another.

   People often project their values onto others.

    What passes for virtue in one society may be incomprehensible—or nonexistent—in another.

*   In India, moral posturing is often for external audiences, lacking inner values, and appeals to conscience carry no weight internally.

    Indian moral posturing is mostly for Western eyes, where it can yield material or reputational gain.

    Within India, moral appeals carry no weight and instead invite ridicule.

*   The unaltered Indian mind shuns moral reflection, finding gratification in testing power and seeing others suffer.

    The Indian mind, in its unaltered state—untouched by Western ideas—shuns moral reflection.

    For those who believe they’ve “arrived,” nothing is more gratifying than testing power and watching others suffer.

*   Western moral language like "justice," "equality," and "human rights" is often wielded as tools of leverage in India rather than moral commitments.

    This reveals a deeper pathology: the mimicry of Western moral language without the culture of introspection that gave rise to it.

    Words like “justice,” “equality,” and “human rights” are wielded not as moral commitments but as tools of leverage.

*   Indian institutions are described as existing primarily to control, entrench hierarchy, and enable predation, systematically crushing individual moral development.

    Whether in the family, at school, in the temple, or in the state, Indian institutions exist primarily to control, entrench hierarchy, and enable predation.

    The individual’s moral development is not merely neglected—it is systematically crushed.

*   Corruption in India carries no stigma; instead, the corrupt are admired for their ability to extract and manipulate, with power being the highest virtue.

    In India, corruption carries no stigma; the corrupt are admired for their ability to extract and manipulate.

    Power—not character—is the highest virtue.

*   Amorality in Indian society leads to a "social horror" where the poor surrender to impulse for short-term gratification, and the powerful are atomized and paranoid.

    Amorality produces a social horror, leaving no one truly better off.

    Among the poor, life is governed by a poverty instinct—an unthinking surrender to impulse, a compulsive descent into short-term gratification.

*   The author notes that Western feminism was imported into India stripped of its moral foundation, becoming a spectacle of vulgarity and posturing.

    Western feminism—once rooted in deep philosophical struggles for liberty, personhood, and dignity—was imported into India stripped of its moral foundation.

    Empowerment was reduced to vulgarity, rebellion to posturing.

*   Indian society is characterized by habitual hypocrisy, where public performance and private conduct rarely align due to an irrational mind that feels no dissonance.

    In India, public performance and private conduct rarely align—a contradiction smoothed over by habitual hypocrisy.

    The irrational mind feels no dissonance.

*   The failure of the Indian elite to develop social and moral consciousness, coupled with their increasing sadism and exploitation as they rise, contributes to India's degradation.

    The failure of the Indian elite to develop a social and moral consciousness, and worse, that the higher they go, the more sadistic and exploitative they become, ensures that India continues to degrade.

    True civilization demands painful inner transformation, not cosmetic change.

III. Florida Surgeon General calls on NIH to research vaccine injuries with the same fervour shown for long covid Rhoda Wilson * Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo called for the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund research and care for Americans injured by covid vaccines.

   Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo called for the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) to fund research and care for Americans injured by covid vaccines.

    Corporate media have attempted to portray his message as an anti-vaccine screed.

*   Dr. Ladapo emphasized the urgent need to support those suffering adverse effects from mRNA covid-19 injections.

    the event centred on a call to recognise and research covid-19 vaccine injuries, rather than a mere anti-vaccine screed.

    Dr. Ladapo emphasised the urgent need to support those suffering adverse effects from mRNA covid-19 injections.

*   He stated that mRNA covid-19 vaccines "should not be used in any human beings" given their safety profile, citing the unprecedented volume of post-vaccination issues he has encountered.

    he went further by asserting that these products “should not be used in any human beings” given their safety profile.

    “When was the last time that you had a vaccine that literally almost every single person knows someone who had a bad reaction from it?” Dr. Ladapo asked pointedly.

*   Dr. Ladapo urged the NIH to expand its "long covid" research to genuinely include vaccine-injured individuals, proposing funding for clinical care and scientific studies.

    Dr. Ladapo said this must be followed by concrete support for those already harmed.

    He called on federal agencies, especially the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”), to expand their research into vaccine injuries and long-term post-vaccine complications.

*   He praised recent federal changes to scale back mRNA vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women, a policy Florida had already adopted.

    He applauded Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s May announcement removing mRNA covid-19 injections from recommended use in healthy children and pregnant women – a policy Florida itself adopted earlier.

    Dr. Ladapo expressed hope that this would lead to even broader caution.

*   The corporate media coverage often misrepresented Dr. Ladapo's message, framing it as "anti-vaccine" and downplaying his specific requests for research funding.

    Despite the substance of Dr. Ladapo’s remarks focusing on research and patient welfare, coverage in many corporate media outlets largely framed the press conference as Florida doubling down on an “anti-vaccine” stance.

    The press conference’s primary purpose – urging federal support for the vaccine-injured – was often lost in translation in corporate media coverage.

*   Other physicians, like Dr. Pierre Kory, corroborate the prevalence of vaccine injuries, with his clinic seeing a higher ratio of post-vaccine injury cases than long covid.

    Real-world observation aligns with reports from other doctors now specialising in covid vaccine injury.

    “Scott [Marsland] and I have now seen well over 900 patients who are chronically ill after receiving the covid-19 mRNA injections or suffering with long-haul covid,” Kory reported in late 2023, noting roughly 70% of their cases are post-vaccine injury (“long vax”) versus 30% long covid.

*   There is a reported "culture of silence" within the medical community, where doctors observe vaccine injuries but feel constrained from speaking out, leading to patients being dismissed or misdiagnosed.

    a neurologist at a respected hospital privately admitted to a vaccine-injured patient that “our whole practice is full of vaccine injuries but we are not allowed to talk about it”.

    Kory describes many of his patients being gaslighted by physicians before finding his clinic.

*   Dr. Ladapo believes that public health authorities have a responsibility to vaccine-injured individuals, just as they do to those affected by covid-19.

    Florida’s stance, as presented by Dr. Ladapo, is that public health authorities have a responsibility to those people, just as much as to those affected by covid-19 itself.

    Dr. Ladapo explicitly placed the onus on the federal health establishment to “genuinely and wholly include” the vaccine-injured in its research programmes.

IV. Governmental Self-Preservation: Why We’ll Never See The Real Epstein List Brandon Smith * The author observes Donald Trump's habit of switching positions, especially regarding the Jeffrey Epstein controversy.

   If there’s one characteristic that defines Donald Trump it’s his habit of switching his positions on a dime.

    After months of deflection and now retraction, the Jeffery Epstein controversy has turned especially ripe.

*   The author argues that the threat from globalists is greater than that from the political left, as globalists operate in the background with immense power.

    in the end the threat of the political left pales in comparison to the threat presented by the globalists.

    They don’t care what happens politically as long as their money and influence remain intact.

*   Trump, despite campaigning on defeating globalism and promising to release the Epstein list, has now refused to do so, leading to disappointment among anti-globalist supporters.

    Trump has openly admonished the globalists on many occasions and he ran his 2016 and 2024 campaigns on reversing the economic damage they have done.

    Trump stated succinctly in 2024 that he would release the Epstein list, and he now refuses.

*   The author believes the Epstein list is "pure poison" for the existing government and its release would cause the collapse of the US system.

    For those seeking answers as to why Trump is running away from the Epstein client list like it’s a nuclear bomb, it’s because it IS a nuclear bomb.

    I continue to hold that the list is pure poison for the existing government and that its release would be so detrimental it would trigger the collapse of the US system and create a cataclysmic domino effect around the world.

*   Trump's current stance is that the list "doesn't exist" or is a "Democrat conspiracy" with fabricated files.

    It’s so dangerous, in fact, that Trump is now asserting it “doesn’t exist” or that it’s a “Democrat conspiracy” with files manipulated by Democrats before Biden left office.

    There’s no explanation as to what Trump means by this other than he seems to be saying the existing evidence is fabricated.

*   The author asserts that the real, unredacted list will never be released because it contains names of powerful people, and pedophilia is still an unforgivable sin in the West.

    But lets not fool ourselves, we’re not going to get our hands on the real, unredacted list.

    Because some of the most powerful people in the world are on that register and pedophilia is still an unforgivable sin in the eyes of the west.

*   The author suggests that woke activists and NGOs normalizing pedophilia through trans propaganda aligns with globalists' goal of turning the crime into a "social issue" for impunity.

    It’s not a coincidence that woke activists and NGOs have sought to normalize pedophilia through trans propaganda.

    Globalists eventually want to turn the crime into a social issue; labeling it a matter of “sexual preference” protected by inclusion ideology so they can pursue their disgusting fetish with impunity.

*   The author concludes that government will always prioritize its self-preservation, explaining why the list is withheld.

    I’m here to tell you, government will ALWAYS protect itself first.

    It’s not an excuse, it’s just a fact.

*   The author expresses doubt that an uncensored version of the list will be released or that anyone will be prosecuted.

    I am doubtful we’ll see an uncensored version of the list and even more doubtful that anyone will be prosecuted.

    The eternal mandate of the political edifice is self preservation, and Trump is part of that edifice.

V. ICE Raids, Asylum Policies, and Other Immigration Controversies Ron Unz * The article discusses a surprising shift in The Economist's stance on immigration, which has traditionally supported it, now advocating to "Scrap the Asylum System."

   The *Economist* surely ranks as the world’s most influential newsweekly, and the cover story of its latest issue must have greatly surprised many longtime readers of that staunchly neoliberal publication.

    The headline was “Scrap the Asylum System” and the inside pages fleshed out this emphatic statement in a leader backed by a long article.

*   Trump's immigration enforcement measures have been unprecedented in their harshness, including deploying federal officers and military personnel, and arresting officials who interfere.

    Trump’s immigration-control measures have been unprecedented in their harshness, sending masked federal officers to snatch suspected illegal immigrants off the streets of our major cities, then deploying thousands of national guardsmen and marines to Los Angeles to intimidate and suppress the resulting public protests.

    Judges, mayors and other elected officials from around the country have sometimes been arrested and dragged away for allegedly interfering with such immigration operations.

*   The author highlights an incident where a U.S. Senator was physically attacked and arrested for questioning immigration policies, deeming it behavior expected in a despotic Third World dictatorship.

    Last month Sen. Padilla attempted to ask Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem a probing question about immigration policies at her LA press conference, only to be manhandled, handcuffed, and thrown to the ground by members of her security detail, an incident that absolutely astonished me.

    This seemed more like the sort of behavior we’d expect to see in a despotic Third World dictatorship.

*   Economics, specifically the law of supply and demand for labor, is presented as the largest single factor shaping immigration policy, with business interests favoring heavy immigration and workers opposing it.

    the largest single factor shaping immigration policy has usually been simple economics, namely the basic law of supply and demand.

    A large increase in the supply of willing workers will naturally favor their employers, so business interests have traditionally supported heavy immigration, while workers and their advocates have taken the opposite side of the debate.

*   The author criticizes a "bizarre, unthinking elite consensus" in both major parties for supporting "Open Borders," which he argues would economically devastate most working Americans.

    The political reality is that both major parties are enormously dependent upon the business interests that greatly benefit from the current system and are also dominated by disparate ideologies—libertarian open-borders and multicultural open-borders—whose positions tend to coincide on this issue.

    Adopt a proposal that immediately increases such immigration levels by a factor of five or ten, and America’s minimum wage would be transformed into its maximum wage, with the natural outcome being economic devastation for most working Americans.

*   Trump's 2016 victory was attributed to his focus on immigration, exploiting public unease over dramatic demographic changes and the Democratic Party's vilification of immigration critics.

    Donald Trump suddenly made immigration his signature issue and used it to easily crush all his Republican establishment opponents in the primary and seize the GOP nomination for himself.

    This opened the door to Trump’s populist, racially-charged insurgent candidacy.

*   The author argues that Trump's signature "wall" policy for illegal immigration was nonsensical, as most net immigration is legal, and the policy's focus on illegals is misplaced.

    The signature issue of Trump’s populist campaign was building a wall across our border to block illegal immigration, and America has now endured our longest federal government shut-down over funding this proposal.

    But as I’ve repeatedly pointed out, even if we built such a wall 700 feet tall and fronted with self-firing machine-guns, I fail to see how it would have any impact whatsoever on *legal* immigration, which is probably over 95% of the total.

*   The Biden administration's policies effectively eliminated restrictions on immigration by reclassifying migrants as "protected asylum seekers," leading to an unchecked influx.

    Using a series of judicial rulings and administrative decisions, they gradually managed to eliminate legal restrictions against immigration by reclassifying most migrants as protected asylum seekers, who must be allowed to remain in our country after crossing the border.

    So in effect, a quasi-Open Borders policy had been established in American immigration law through non-legislative means.

*   The large influx of unauthorized immigrants under Biden led to a surprising shift of Hispanic and Asian voters towards the Republican Party.

    this huge and almost unchecked new wave of unauthorized immigrants to America under the Biden Administration had a very ironic political consequence.

    By the early months of 2022, the *New York Times* ran a major article bearing the striking headline “How Immigration Politics Drives Some Hispanic Voters to the G.O.P. in Texas,” with this dramatic trend soon confirmed by a Republican victory in a special Congressional election a few months later.

*   Trump's current policies, including militarized ICE raids and claims to abolish birthright citizenship, are seen as counter-productive and likely to alienate his Hispanic and Asian support.

    Yet exactly those latter sorts of round-ups have now become the very high-profile enforcement measures of Trump’s immigration policies.

    The combination of these extreme policies will almost certainly annihilate most of the support that Trump and his Republican Party had begun attracting in recent years from Hispanics and Asians.

*   The author suggests that recent ICE abductions of legal residents, especially those critical of Israel, point to a possible intelligence agenda behind the expanded immigration enforcement.

    It’s also quite intriguing that the earliest examples of such street abductions by militarized ICE agents began several months ago, with the victims being fully legal residents who had criticized Israel.

    Apparently, one of the many powerful pro-Israel censorship organizations funded by Zionist billionaires became outraged over her sentiments and decided to make a public example of her, so its minions in the subservient Trump Administration immediately ordered her arrest.

*   The expansion of ICE into an enormous, militarized federal police force, coupled with the creation of "black sites" for indefinite detention, is a dangerous trend towards a police state.

    the Trump Administration has begun to transform ICE into an enormous, militarized federal police force that regularly snatches people off our streets without any probable cause or due process, then ships them off to brutal prison camps located domestically or overseas, conjuring up memories of the notorious Soviet NKVD.

    If the illegals could simply be deported in an efficient manner, you would not have any reason to build new black sites.

*   The author warns that the methods used for immigration control could eventually be used against American dissidents.

    I think these street scenes of ICE agents grabbing people are being created to desensitize people to seeing this sort of thing, and I think it is only a matter of time before these methods are used against those viewed as “dissidents” in America.

    But, hey – maybe I’m wrong? Maybe I’m just paranoid and it’s just that everyone in the government is really bad at math?.

VI. In 9 out of 10 illnesses, our bodies can and will heal themselves Rhoda Wilson * Dr. Vernon Coleman asserts in his book ‘Bodypower’ that the human body possesses self-healing mechanisms capable of mending itself in 90% of illnesses.

   In his book ‘Bodypower’, first published in 1983, Dr. Vernon Coleman explained how you can use the power of your body to keep you healthy and to make you well in 90% of illnesses.

    The human body contains a comprehensive variety of self-healing mechanisms, which means that in nine out of ten illnesses, your body will mend itself.

*   He emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating one's own self-healing skills.

    It is important that you learn to understand your body; learn to appreciate your own self-healing skills; learn to acknowledge your body’s miraculous range of techniques for dealing with threats and diseases.

    and learn to know when your body can look after itself – and when you need professional help.

*   Coleman criticizes most healthcare professionals for treating patients as "battlegrounds" and illnesses as "enemies," often opposing the body's natural responses.

    The big trouble with most health care professionals – and this includes acupuncturists, osteopaths, aromatherapists and all other “alternative” practitioners, as well as orthodox doctors – is that they tend to treat their patients as battle grounds, the illness as an enemy and their own armoury of drugs or techniques as weapons with which to fight the illness.

    When an interventionist treats an illness, he usually tries to oppose your body’s own internal responses, as well as whatever outside agent may have triggered those responses in the first place.

*   He argues that interventionist treatments can damage or weaken the body's internal mechanisms, making individuals more vulnerable and reliant on external treatments.

    Unless the interventionist treatment is carefully designed to support and aid your body, the treatment applied may well end up damaging and even weakening your body’s internal mechanisms – eventually making you more vulnerable and more reliant on interventionists and their treatments.

    Every year, thousands of people suffer because of unnecessary treatments used by orthodox and alternative practitioners.

*   The body is equipped with sophisticated feedback mechanisms to heal, protect, and guard itself against various threats and diseases, including minor damage and anxiety.

    Your body is equipped with such an enormous range of subtle and sophisticated feedback mechanisms that it can look after itself very well.

    Your body contains internal mechanisms designed to deal automatically with minor damage, improve your eyesight, keep out the cold, deal with anxiety and even help fight against diseases as threatening as cancer.

*   Coleman highlights specific internal mechanisms like appetite control for healthy eating and natural pain-relieving hormones as powerful as morphine.

    Your internal appetite control centre can ensure that you eat only the foods that your body needs – and it can help make sure that you never become overweight.

    Your body’s internal pain-relieving hormones are as powerful as morphine – but you have to know how to take advantage of those pain-relieving hormones.

*   He emphasizes that learning to use one's body's own healing powers reduces the risk of injury from healthcare professionals and allows for greater freedom.

    I firmly believe that if you learn to use the power of your own body, you will benefit in a number of ways.

    Once you’ve mastered the idea of using your body’s own healing powers, you will find yourself enjoying a freedom that you might otherwise never know.

VII. Iraq Strikes, Stocks Soar, Aid Slashed, Trump Tensions: What You Missed g.calderon * Recent headlines cover airstrikes in Iraq, updates on the Trump-Epstein case, and stock market all-time highs.

   Airstrikes in Iraq, Trump-Epstein updates, and all-time highs in the stock market.

    This week’s developments offer more than just political updates.

*   President Trump's legal team has called for the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury documents, a move that has caused internal fractures within the MAGA coalition.

    This week, we’ve seen a reversal in the position of President Trump’s legal team, publicly calling for the release of grand jury documents in the long-running Jeffrey Epstein case.

    However, the move looks to have created internal fractures in the MAGA coalition, with some conservative commentators publicly questioning why Trump’s team ever tried to suppress the files in the first place.

*   Drone strikes in Iraq's oilfields have disrupted production, raising Middle East tensions and potentially leading to higher global oil prices and inflationary pressure.

    On Wednesday 16 July, drones knocked out oil production in Tawke and Peshkabour fields in Kurdistan, Iraq’s northern semi-autonomous region.

    Brent crude rose 1.3% in response to the news, with experts warning that prolonged disruption could raise global prices more noticeable in August.

*   Trump is pushing for higher blanket tariffs on EU imports and has sent letters to other trade partners setting high baseline tariff levels.

    Ahead of the 1 August deadline for sweeping duties to take effect, Trump is now pushing for higher blanket tariffs (15-20%) on imports from the E.U.

    President Trump confirmed earlier this week that he will send letters to over 150 smaller U.S. trade partners, having already sent 20 to other trade partners which set baseline tariff levels at 20% to 40%.

*   The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill cutting $9 billion in public media and foreign aid funding to shrink federal spending.

    The House of Representatives has passed a bill cutting $9 billion in public media and foreign aid funding, intending to shrink federal spending.

    Trump posted “THIS IS BIG!!!” on social media following the vote, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said “nine billion dollars is a good start,”.

*   Critics warn that these foreign aid cuts could cripple U.S.-funded initiatives and create an opening for countries like Russia and China to gain strategic advantage.

    Critics say these cuts could cripple U.S.-funded initiatives supporting emergency assistance, vaccine delivery, and food aid in regions like sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

    and creates a vulnerable opening for countries like Russia and China to fill the void, gaining strategic advantage over the U.S.

*   U.S. stock markets (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones) have rallied to record highs, driven by optimism about Q2 earnings and AI expansion.

    The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones have all reached or neared all-time highs.

    Market sentiment appears driven by optimism about Q2 earnings and AI expansion.

*   Analysts warn of an overheated market resembling the dot-com bubble, with gains concentrated in a few tech giants, indicating growing wealth inequality.

    some analysts warn of an overheated environment reminiscent of the late-90s tech bubble, questioning if this rally is disconnected from economic fundamentals.

    The pattern indicates a growth in wealth inequality – those owning assets are continuing to win, while people forced to survive pay-check to pay-check due to rising living costs remain trapped.

VIII. It Will Take More Than Low Interest Rates To Make Houses Affordable Ryan McMaken * Rising 10-year Treasury yields, linked to increasing price inflation, are negatively impacting mortgage rates.

   On Tuesday, the yield on the 10-year Treasury surged nearly 10 basis points in a few hours, rising above 4.49 percent.

    Mortgages for single-family homes closely follow the 10-year yield.

*   Despite rising mortgage rates, home prices continued to increase into mid-2025, making housing unaffordable for a growing number of prospective homebuyers.

    Meanwhile, home prices continued to rise well into mid 2025.

    This combination of rising home prices and rising mortgage rates has made housing unaffordable for a growing share of propsective homebuyers.

*   The Trump administration's FHFA Director, Bill Pulte, demands central bank intervention to lower mortgage rates, believing it will stimulate home sales and prices, but the author argues this requires monetary inflation.

    The Trump administration’s FHFA Director, Bill Pulte—a scion and nepo baby from a wealthy family of homebuilders—has demanded that the central bank intervene to force down mortgage rates in order to stimulate residential home sales and home prices.

    To demand lower interest rate policy—as Pulte is doing—is to demand more inflation.

*   The author argues that lower interest rates alone cannot fix housing unaffordability because rising prices lead to higher property taxes, insurance, and down payments.

    Even if mortgage rates were to go down again, rising prices mean homeowners would still be stuck with higher costs and higher property taxes that result from rising prices.

    Principal and interest may be fixed in a 30-year mortgage, but taxes and insurance—which increase with price inflation—are *not* fixed.

*   There is a close correlation between the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, asset purchases, falling federal funds rate, and rising home prices, leading to historic lows in homeownership affordability.

    There is a close correlation between the central bank’s purchases of mortgage backed securities, the falling federal funds rate, and rising home prices.

    This has led to historic lows in the affordability of homeownership, and a rising average age for home owners.

*   Median home prices have increased significantly faster than median household income between 1985 and 2023, illustrating the affordability crisis.

    In 1985, for example, the median home price was 3.6 times the size of annual median household income.

    as home prices quintupled from 1985 to 2023, median household income *only increased by 241 percent* , rising from about $23,000 in 1985 to $84,000 in 2023.

*   The author questions the Federal Reserve's current ability to force down mortgage rates, noting that a recent policy rate cut led to an *increase* in average mortgage rates.

    Finally, we have to ask ourselves if the Fed even has the *ability* to somehow force down mortgage rates by lowering the Fed’s policy interest rate.

    For example, when the Fed cut the policy rate in September of last year, the average mortgage rate *increased*.

*   To truly make homes more affordable, the author suggests less monetary inflation and lower federal deficits, which would likely lead to falling home prices.

    If Pulte *really* wanted to see homes become more affordable, he would push for less monetary inflation and for lower federal deficits.

    All that, however, would

I. Health and Wellness: Unconventional Perspectives

A. Dangers of Erythritol and Processed Foods Joachim Bartoll's "Common Sense: Plant-Based Sweetener Erythritol Damages The Brain, Causes Blood Clots And Heart Attack" asserts that erythritol, a plant-based sweetener derived from corn, is "toxic and potentially deadly," despite its endogenous production in small amounts in the human body. The article highlights that consumption of 30g of erythritol can lead to a "1000-fold increase" in plasma levels, remaining elevated for days, and suggests this prolonged exposure "likely allow[s] it to induce damage-inflicted interaction with vascular and endothelial cells." Key concerns include:

• Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Damage: Research cited indicates erythritol affects "the brain and the cardiovascular system," causing reduced nitric oxide (which relaxes blood vessels), increased endothelin-1 (which constricts them), and impaired production of clot-busting t-PA.

• Oxidative Stress: Erythritol exposure significantly increases "reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by ~75%," leading to oxidative stress and cell damage.

• Species-Appropriate Diet: Bartoll advocates for humans as "obligate hyper carnivores," arguing that "consuming any other food that is not species-appropriate, such as anything plant-based or man-made will be toxic and cause damage." He states that "anything outside of the animal kingdom will be toxic and will cause damage."

B. Body's Self-Healing Mechanisms "In 9 out of 10 illnesses, our bodies can and will heal themselves" by Dr. Vernon Coleman emphasizes the body's inherent self-healing capabilities. Coleman argues that "in nine out of ten illnesses, your body will mend itself" due to "a comprehensive variety of self-healing mechanisms." He criticizes the "interventionist philosophy" of many healthcare professionals who treat illnesses as battles, suggesting that interventions can "end up damaging and even weakening your body’s internal mechanisms," making individuals more reliant on external treatments.

C. Call for Research into Vaccine Injuries "Florida Surgeon General calls on NIH to research vaccine injuries with the same fervour shown for long covid" reports on Dr. Joseph Ladapo's urgent call for the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund research and care for individuals injured by COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Ladapo highlights the unprecedented volume of serious vaccine-related injuries he has observed in his clinical practice, stating, "When was the last time that you had a vaccine that literally almost every single person knows someone who had a bad reaction from it?" He asserts that mRNA COVID-19 injections "should not be used in any human beings" given their safety profile and advocates for resources devoted to "long covid" to equally address "post-vaccine syndromes." The article notes that mainstream media has largely framed his message as "anti-vaccine," while Dr. James Lyons-Weiler clarifies that the focus is on "recognise and research covid-19 vaccine injuries."

II. Political and Societal Dynamics in the United States

A. The Jeffrey Epstein Controversy and Governmental Secrecy Multiple sources discuss the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal, focusing on the lack of transparency regarding his "client list" and associated files.

• Governmental Self-Preservation: "Governmental Self-Preservation: Why We’ll Never See the Real Epstein List" by Brandon Smith argues that the "real, unredacted list" will never be released because it would "destroy a large portion of the government" and "trigger the collapse of the US system and create a cataclysmic domino effect around the world." Smith contends that "government will ALWAYS protect itself first."

• "Honeypot" Theory: Philip Giraldi's "What’s Going on in the 'Honeypot?'" speculates on Epstein's vast fortune and activities, suggesting a "more sinister" intelligence connection, possibly with Israeli Mossad or the CIA. He notes that "four former Israeli prime ministers" visited Epstein and that his girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is the daughter of "a prominent Israeli spy, Robert Maxwell." Giraldi posits that the information gathered from elite clients might have been used for blackmail or "some massive spying/influencing operation directed against the US government and the American people."

• MAGA Divide and Narrative Turbulence: "☕️ MARS ATTACKS ☙ Monday, July 21, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠" describes a "massive Epstein narrative shift" and "narrative turbulence" within corporate media. It highlights President Trump's team publicly calling for the release of grand jury documents, a move that created "internal fractures in the MAGA coalition." The article notes Trump's recent dismissal of "PAST" supporters buying into "bullshit" regarding the Epstein files, and his claim that the files are fabricated or a "Democrat conspiracy." It also points out that the New York Times is exhibiting "incoherent" reporting on the issue.

B. Immigration Policies and Societal Impact Ron Unz's "ICE Raids, Asylum Policies, and Other Immigration Controversies" provides a detailed historical and current analysis of US immigration policy.

• Economic Impact of Immigration: Unz emphasizes that "a huge influx of eager workers would tend to benefit Capital at the expense of Labor," contributing to "decades of recent economic stagnation for ordinary Americans."

• Shift in Elite Consensus: He highlights a past "bizarre, unthinking elite consensus in support of Open Borders" that has been challenged by Trump's policies.

• Asylum System Abuse: Unz argues that the asylum system, initially a small exception, has been "transformed" to allow millions of migrants to effectively bypass immigration laws, becoming "quasi-legal 'migrants.'"

• Changing Demographics and Political Realignment: The article details how rapid demographic changes, particularly the growth of Hispanic and Asian populations, have unsettled the white majority and led to a "strong movement of Hispanics and Asians toward the Republican Party of Donald Trump" in recent elections.

• Trump's "Disastrous" Enforcement: Unz criticizes Trump's current "extreme policies," including high-profile ICE round-ups of long-term undocumented residents and the attempt to abolish birthright citizenship, which he views as "wildly counter-productive" and likely to "annihilate most of the support that Trump and his Republican Party had begun attracting... from Hispanics and Asians."

• Militarization of ICE: The article raises concerns about the transformation of ICE into an "enormous, militarized federal police force that regularly snatches people off our streets without any probable cause or due process," funded by an "unprecedented $170 billion" allocation. It suggests this militarization, along with the creation of "black sites" for indefinite detention, could be used against "dissidents" in the future.

C. Economic Challenges: Housing Affordability and Monetary Policy "It Will Take More Than Low Interest Rates To Make Houses Affordable" by Ryan McMaken addresses the persistent issue of housing unaffordability.

• Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates: The article notes that home prices have continued to rise into mid-2025, while mortgage rates have significantly increased, making housing "unaffordable for a growing share of prospective homebuyers."

• Critique of Fed Intervention: McMaken challenges the notion that the Federal Reserve can "fix" housing affordability through lower interest rates, arguing that such intervention would require "monetary inflation," which fuels asset-price inflation and leads to higher property taxes and down payments. He asserts that if Bill Pulte "really wanted to see homes become more affordable, he would push for less monetary inflation and for lower federal deficits."

• Wealth Inequality: "Iraq Strikes, Stocks Soar, Aid Slashed, Trump Tensions: What You Missed" points out that market rallies to record highs are "riskily concentrated in a handful of tech giants," leading to "a growth in wealth inequality – those owning assets are continuing to win, while people forced to survive pay-check to pay-check due to rising living costs remain trapped."

D. Trump Administration's Policies and Perceived Successes "☕️ MARS ATTACKS ☙ Monday, July 21, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠" offers a positive assessment of the Trump administration's early second term.

• "Most Successful President": Newsweek, using AI analysis, reportedly concluded that "Donald Trump 'is most successful president after six months' since FDR," based on legislative accomplishments and effective governance.

• Key Legislative Wins: The article highlights the "One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA)" and the "Laken Riley Act" (deportation and no bond for violent illegal immigrants) as significant achievements.

• Rebuff to Globalist Health Agenda: A "stunning development" mentioned is the US officially rejecting proposed amendments to the WHO’s International Health Regulations (IHRs), which aimed to expand the WHO's authority and enforce global narratives. Secretary Kennedy (RFK Jr.) is quoted saying, "These products... should not be going into human beings." This is described as a "massive win for MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again).

III. Geopolitical and Historical Narratives

A. Renewed Middle East Tensions and Global Impact "Iraq Strikes, Stocks Soar, Aid Slashed, Trump Tensions: What You Missed" reports on recent events contributing to global instability.

• Oilfield Strikes in Iraq: Drone strikes on oilfields in Iraqi Kurdistan removed 200,000 barrels per day from circulation, "further heighten[ing] recent tensions in the middle east" and potentially leading to "higher petrol, transport, and shipping costs, and broader inflationary pressure."

• Unclaimed Attacks: While no one has claimed responsibility, the Kurdish Regional Government blames "Iran-backed groups," and Iraqi army reports indicate a "single actor" behind the attacks using "foreign-made drones" launched from within Iraq.

• US Foreign Aid Cuts: The US House of Representatives passed a bill cutting $9 billion in foreign aid, which critics argue "could cripple U.S.-funded initiatives supporting emergency assistance, vaccine delivery, and food aid" and create an opening for Russia and China to gain strategic advantage.

B. The "Doomsday Forum" and Nuclear Modernization "The Doomsday Forum" discusses a 2017 symposium (republished in 2025) where senior US military and nuclear officials debated the deployment of nuclear weapons.

• Preemptive Nuclear Doctrine: The event focused on "building a consensus... in favor of preemptive nuclear war" against "four designated 'rogue' countries: Russia, China, Iran and North Korea." This challenges the Cold War concept of "deterrence," asserting a first-strike doctrine.

• One Trillion Dollar Plan: The "Pentagon’s One Trillion Dollar Nuclear Weapons program" aims to "modernize" the US nuclear arsenal over 30 years, including "redesigned nuclear warheads, as well as new nuclear bombers, submarines, land-based missiles, weapons labs and production plants." Critics warn this expenditure could "bankrupt the country."

C. Re-evaluation of World War I and II Causes "WWII: lifting the veil" by Walt King and its comments section engage in a revisionist historical analysis of the World Wars.

• WWI Origins: King challenges the conventional narrative of WWI, suggesting Germany was "desperate to end the war and ready for compromise" in 1916. He explores the theory that the Balfour Declaration was "pay back for the cooperation of Zionists in Germany who betrayed the text of the Zimmermann Telegram to the British, who decoded it and used it as the means of persuading President Woodrow Wilson through American Jews to go to war with Germany." While acknowledged as a controversial theory by Ron Unz, supporting arguments from historical figures like Samuel Landman and Benjamin Freedman are presented.

• Versailles Treaty as WWII Cause: King argues that the "principal cause" of WWII was the "terms of the Versailles Treaty," specifically its stripping of German territory and populations, creating an "obvious recipe for disaster" and "practically complet[ing] its encirclement with essentially hostile and semi-hostile states."

• Hitler's Motivations and "Lebensraum": The article delves into Hitler's views from Mein Kampf, including his desire for the union of Germany and Austria, his belief that Marxism and Judaism posed "terrible significance for the existence of the German people," and his strategy of "territorial expansion" or "Lebensraum" in Europe, "mainly at Russia’s cost."

• Holocaust Revisionism: A highly controversial section challenges the conventional Holocaust narrative, claiming that mass murder by gassing "simply could not have happened" based on chemical arguments regarding Zyklon B and diesel exhaust. It also alleges that films of emaciated bodies were "propaganda films" using "emaciated bodies of Germans who had perished."

• US Entry into WWII: The article questions the "unprovoked" nature of the Pearl Harbor attack, citing US economic sanctions and diplomatic "ultimatum" that may have made war "inevitable." It also suggests that American Jews were "at least partly responsible for pushing the USA into both wars against Germany."

• Post-WWII Expulsions: The article highlights the "forced expulsion of the German population of the Sudetenland" and other eastern territories after WWII, estimating up to 2.5 million deaths, which the author refers to as "A Holocaust, you might call it. A real one."

D. Cultural and Moral Decay "Corruption Is Deep-rooted" by Jayant Bhandari presents a stark critique of Indian culture and its perceived lack of a deep-rooted moral framework, particularly in contrast to Western values.

• Absence of Inner Values: Bhandari argues that in India, "virtue-signaling comes easily to those who lack inner values or original thought." Moral appeals are seen as performative for "Western eyes" to gain "material or reputational gain," but "within India, moral appeals carry no weight and instead invite ridicule."

• Sadism and Spectacle: The author describes a culture where "nothing is more gratifying than testing power and watching others suffer," with "sadism [becoming] self-affirmation." Crowds revel in "drama," not justice, in "frenzied states" of "shared chaos."

• Mimicry Without Soul: Western moral language ("justice," "equality," "human rights") is "wielded not as moral commitments but as tools of leverage." This "mimicry without soul corrodes, not uplifts," leading to "moral staleness and cultural decay."

• Corruption and Institutions: Corruption "carries no stigma" and the corrupt are "admired for their ability to extract and manipulate." Institutions exist to "control, entrench hierarchy, and enable predation." Legal institutions, imposed by colonial powers, were "gutted and perverted" once under Indian control.

• Gender Dynamics: The article describes an "emotional matriarchy" in India where women rule through "emotional blackmail, superstition, and passive domination." The "public exaltation of women in India is not rooted in respect," but in "perceived sexual power," which is unstable and can quickly turn predatory.

• Negative Impact of Western Influence: The internet and exposure to the West led to India absorbing "the West’s lowest" values, resulting in soaring divorce rates, increased promiscuity, and vulgarity becoming a "badge of sophistication." Western feminism was "imported into India stripped of its moral foundation," becoming "fashion, not philosophy."

E. Rediscovering Religious and Cultural Roots "Rediscovering Our Roots" by Regis Martin advocates for a return to Catholic culture as the foundation for a healthy society.

• Church and Family as Core: It posits the Church as the "first citizen of the realm," followed by the family as the "domestic Church," both modeling the Holy Family.

• Solipsism vs. Selflessness: The article contrasts the "solipsist"—the atomized, self-determined individual driven by appetites—with the "selfless man," who lives for God and neighbor, finding fulfillment in serving others.

• Hope in God: True hope is found only in "a God who is Himself a Holy Family," serving as the "ultimate ground and model for a culture rooted in the family."

• Confessional Order/State: It defines a "Confessional Order" or "Confessional State" as a society unified by "the public profession of the Christian faith," a concept that emerged from "Catholic Spain." This is an "expression of love" to give "the truth about Jesus Christ" to society.

• Europe's Need for the Cross: Quoting Archduke Otto von Habsburg, "The Cross does not need Europe; Europe needs the Cross," implying that Europe must "rediscover her roots in the Christian religion" (Roman Catholic Church) to "recover her soul."

Welcome to the Lenny and Maria Sanchez Deep Dive Podcast Show.

Today, we're taking a deep dive into several compelling topics that challenge conventional narratives and prompt critical thinking.

First, let's explore insights from Joachim Bartoll Official regarding the sweetener Erythritol. This plant-based sweetener, biochemically derived from plant starches like corn, is presented as toxic and damaging to human health. While naturally produced endogenously in minute amounts during glucose metabolism, Erythritol as a sweetener is chemically different and is considered a deadly poison, with an LD50 value indicating its lethality at certain doses. The author highlights that even small amounts can cause damage, particularly to the brain and cardiovascular system. Consuming a single sweetened beverage can dramatically increase plasma erythritol levels, which can remain elevated for days, leading to potential damage to vascular and endothelial cells and inducing oxidative stress. This sustained high concentration is linked to an increased risk of stroke, blood clots, and heart attack. The author advocates for humans as "obligate hyper carnivores," suggesting that any food not animal-based, including processed or plant-based items, is toxic.

Next, turning to LewRockwell's piece on "Corruption Is Deep-rooted." This source offers a stark comparison of cultural frameworks, particularly between India and the West, regarding morality and societal function. It posits that in India, what appears as moral indignation is often a reaction to being out-scammed or harmed, with virtue-signaling serving as a public costume for external gain rather than reflecting intrinsic values. The author suggests that the Indian mind, untouched by Western ideas, avoids moral reflection, finding gratification in testing power and seeing others suffer, leading to a culture where sadism becomes self-affirmation. Words like "justice," "equality," and "human rights" are described as tools of leverage, adopted without the introspective culture that gave rise to them in the West, resulting in hypocrisy and cultural decay. Indian institutions, whether family, school, temple, or state, are seen as primarily existing to control, entrench hierarchy, and enable predation, systematically crushing individual moral development.

Now, let's discuss "Florida Surgeon General calls on NIH to research vaccine injuries with the same fervour shown for long covid" from The Expose. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has urged the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund research and care for Americans injured by covid-19 mRNA vaccines. He emphasized the urgent need to support those suffering adverse effects, stating that these products "should not be used in any human beings" given their safety profile. Dr. Ladapo noted that in his clinical experience, the volume of serious vaccine-related injuries he now observes is unprecedented compared to before the covid era, encompassing cardiac events, neurological issues, and autoimmune reactions. He called for expanding "long covid" studies to include vaccine-injured individuals, funding physicians who care for these patients, and conducting scientific work to understand and mitigate these conditions. The article highlights that corporate media often portrayed Dr. Ladapo's message as an "anti-vaccine" stance, downplaying his specific appeals for research funding and patient support. Dr. Pierre Kory, a critical care specialist, echoes these concerns, reporting a high volume of post-vaccination injury cases in his practice and noting a culture of silence within mainstream medical institutions regarding these issues.

Moving on to "Governmental Self-Preservation: Why We’ll Never See the Real Epstein List" from LewRockwell. This article posits that the complete, unredacted Jeffrey Epstein client list will never be released. The primary reason given is that the list is considered a "nuclear bomb" that could expose powerful individuals within the government, potentially triggering the collapse of the US system and a global domino effect. The author suggests that Trump's refusal to release the list, despite a prior promise, stems from the government's inherent drive for self-preservation. The article contends that the claims from Trump's team that the list "doesn't exist" or is a "Democrat conspiracy" are implausible, especially given the evidence of numerous victims and videos. It further suggests a link between globalist agendas and efforts to normalize pedophilia through "trans propaganda," aiming to reframe the crime as a "sexual preference" for impunity.

Next, let's examine "ICE Raids, Asylum Policies, and Other Immigration Controversies" by Ron Unz, also from The Unz Review. This extensive piece details recent dramatic shifts in US immigration policy under the Trump administration. The author explains how earlier policies, influenced by both libertarian and multicultural "open borders" ideologies, led to the reclassification of migrants as asylum seekers, effectively circumventing existing immigration restrictions and resulting in an uncontrolled influx. In response, the Trump administration has implemented harsh measures, including militarized ICE raids where individuals are reportedly snatched off streets without probable cause, and the proposed executive order to abolish birthright citizenship, which the author views as legally dubious. The article highlights that the increased support for Trump's anti-immigration stance is partly due to a significant shift in voting patterns among Hispanics and Asians towards the Republican Party, driven by concerns over uncontrolled immigration. It also raises suspicions that some recent ICE actions, particularly the arrest and deportation orders against legal residents who criticized Israel, indicate a deeper agenda possibly related to a developing "police state control grid" and the weaponization of immigration policy.

Moving to "In 9 out of 10 illnesses, our bodies can and will heal themselves" from The Expose. Dr. Vernon Coleman's work, particularly his book 'Bodypower,' asserts that the human body possesses a vast array of self-healing mechanisms. He states that in 9 out of 10 illnesses, the body is capable of mending itself without external medical intervention. Dr. Coleman criticizes the common interventionist approach of many healthcare professionals, both orthodox and alternative, arguing that they often treat the body as a "battleground" and the illness as an "enemy," which can actually damage or weaken the body's natural internal responses. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating one's own self-healing skills, encouraging individuals to learn when their body can self-manage and when professional help is genuinely needed. This perspective encourages individuals to retain overall control of their health and view healers as advisers and technicians rather than primary combatants against disease.

Next, let's discuss "Iraq Strikes, Stocks Soar, Aid Slashed, Trump Tensions: What You Missed" from The Expose. This article provides a snapshot of various significant global events. It notes a narrative shift regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, with President Trump's legal team publicly calling for the release of grand jury documents, a move that appears politically convenient but also created internal divisions within the MAGA coalition. The piece reports on drone strikes in Iraqi-Kurdistan oilfields, which disrupted production and heightened Middle East tensions, potentially leading to noticeable global oil price increases. It also mentions President Trump's push for higher blanket tariffs on imports from the E.U. and other trade partners, which has caused friction and upended negotiations. The House of Representatives has passed a bill cutting $9 billion in public media and foreign aid funding, which critics warn could cripple US-funded global initiatives and create opportunities for rival nations. Finally, the article highlights that stock markets (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones) have rallied to record highs, driven by optimism around tech giants like Nvidia and AI expansion, contrasting with underlying economic realities like rising credit card defaults and slowing consumer spending, indicating growing wealth inequality.

Turning to "It Will Take More Than Low Interest Rates To Make Houses Affordable" from LewRockwell. This article argues that the unaffordability of housing is a complex issue not simply solvable by lowering interest rates. Despite calls from figures like Bill Pulte, the Trump administration's FHFA Director, for the Federal Reserve to intervene and reduce mortgage rates, the author contends that such interventions would necessitate monetary inflation. This inflation, it is argued, has already fueled asset-price inflation, causing home prices to rise dramatically compared to median household income. Even with lower interest rates, homeowners would still face higher costs from property taxes and insurance, which are proportional to inflated home prices and are not fixed like loan principal and interest. Therefore, the piece concludes that true housing affordability requires less monetary inflation and lower federal deficits, which would likely lead to falling home prices.

Now let's delve into "Rediscovering Our Roots" from LewRockwell. This article strongly advocates for a societal structure rooted in Catholic culture, where the Church holds the primary position, followed by the family (seen as the "domestic Church"), and then the individual. It presents a contrast between this traditional, selfless model and the "atomized self" or solipsist, who lives solely for personal pleasure and is in opposition to the common good. The author emphasizes that a genuinely Christian culture is one where individuals acknowledge their "creaturely status" and "radical dependency upon Another," leading to selfless service to God and neighbor. The piece suggests that Europe's path to recovering its soul and purpose lies in rediscovering its roots in the Christian religion, specifically the Roman Catholic Church, as it is seen as the origin and sustainer of Western Culture's patrimony.

Next, we look at "The Doomsday Forum" from LewRockwell. This article focuses on a forum where senior military and nuclear weapons officials convened to discuss and promote the preemptive deployment of nuclear weapons. The event's objective was to build consensus within the armed forces, science labs, and nuclear industry for preemptive nuclear war against specific designated "rogue" countries, namely Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, under the guise of "building peace" and "global security". The discussion included the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM) emphasizing the need to upgrade the nuclear weapons stockpile, missiles, submarines, and bombers. The article highlights that this push for a new arms race involves a trillion-dollar program to modernize the US nuclear arsenal and production facilities. Critics argue that such an expenditure could bankrupt the country and that the entire undertaking, generously financed by military-industrial contractors, is a corporate bonanza presented as a necessary deterrent.

Moving to "WWII: lifting the veil" by Walt King from The Unz Review. This article challenges established historical narratives of World War I and World War II. It suggests that the First World War was not merely an accident but involved secret diplomatic struggles for peace that failed, with Germany appearing willing to compromise in 1916. The author implies that the United States was pushed into WWI through the leveraging of the Zimmermann Telegram, an alleged German-Mexican alliance proposal, by British intelligence and American Jewish interests, despite Wilson's initial neutrality pledge. For WWII, the article asserts that the punitive terms of the Treaty of Versailles, particularly the territorial dispossessions of German-populated lands, were the principal cause, fueling Hitler's determination to reclaim these territories. The author scrutinizes aspects of the Holocaust narrative, questioning the scientific feasibility of mass gassing methods described at Auschwitz and "gas vans" based on chemical and physical principles. It also references allegations that propaganda films showing emaciated bodies were made using German victims, with figures like Alfred Hitchcock reportedly involved.

Finally, let's discuss "What’s Going on in the 'Honeypot?'" by Philip Giraldi from LewRockwell. This article delves into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, suggesting that Epstein's operations may have involved "honeypots" or "honeytraps" – using women to entice prominent men for information or blackmail. The author, a former CIA officer, notes that such operations were typically used to recruit foreign diplomats from unfriendly countries. The article highlights Epstein's extensive connections with wealthy individuals and political figures, including four former Israeli prime ministers, and points to his girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell's lineage as the daughter of a prominent Israeli spy, Robert Maxwell, suggesting a possible intelligence connection with the Israeli Mossad or CIA. The author asserts that Trump has not fulfilled his promise to release the thousands of documents, videos, and photos related to Epstein's activities. It is speculated that Trump's reluctance stems from pressure from the "deep state" or Israeli interests, who would not want their alleged blackmail capabilities over the American ruling class exposed. The article concludes by noting Trump's public condemnation of supporters who continue to demand the release of the Epstein files, referring to them as "stupid people" doing the Democrats' work.

**Thank you for listening to another session of the Lenny and Maria Sanchez Deep Dive Podcast Show produced and archived at the website daily briefs dot info.**Welcome to the Lenny and Maria Sanchez Deep Dive Podcast Show.

First up, let's delve into insights from Joachim Bartoll Official regarding the plant-based sweetener Erythritol. This source explains that Erythritol, derived biochemically from plant starches like corn, is considered toxic and damaging to the brain and cardiovascular system. Although the human body produces extremely small amounts of erythritol endogenously, the sweetener form is chemically distinct and is described as a deadly poison. Consuming even a single sweetened beverage can lead to a drastic, thousand-fold increase in plasma erythritol levels, which can remain elevated for days, inducing damage to vascular and endothelial cells and leading to oxidative stress. This prolonged exposure is linked to increased risk of stroke, blood clots, and heart attack. The author advocates for humans as "obligate hyper carnivores," asserting that anything plant-based or man-made is toxic and should be avoided.

Next, we turn to "Corruption Is Deep-rooted" from LewRockwell. This article examines the nature of corruption and morality, particularly in India, contrasting it with Western cultural frameworks. It suggests that what appears as righteous indignation in India is often fury at being out-scammed, and that virtue-signaling is a public costume for material or reputational gain, not a reflection of inner values. The author states that the Indian mind, without Western influence, shuns moral reflection, with individuals finding self-affirmation in testing power and watching others suffer, leading to sadism. The piece argues that the mimicry of Western moral language like "justice" or "human rights" in India, without the accompanying culture of introspection, corrodes society and leads to cultural decay. Indian institutions are described as primarily existing to control, entrench hierarchy, and enable predation, systematically crushing individual moral development.

Moving on, we discuss "Florida Surgeon General calls on NIH to research vaccine injuries with the same fervour shown for long covid" from The Expose. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo made an urgent call for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund research and care for Americans injured by covid-19 mRNA vaccines. He praised recent federal decisions to scale back mRNA vaccine recommendations for certain groups, but went further, asserting that these products "should not be used in any human beings" given their safety profile. Dr. Ladapo highlighted that it is unusual to encounter the volume of post-vaccination issues he now sees, with "almost every single person" knowing someone who had a bad reaction. He urged the NIH to expand "long covid" research to "genuinely and wholly include vaccine-injured people," emphasizing the need to fund clinical care and scientific studies for these conditions. The article notes that corporate media often framed Dr. Ladapo's message as "anti-vaccine" while omitting his specific appeals for research and patient welfare. Other physicians, such as Dr. Pierre Kory, support these concerns, noting a high prevalence of post-vaccine injury cases and a prevalent culture of silence within mainstream medical institutions.

Next, let's explore "Governmental Self-Preservation: Why We’ll Never See the Real Epstein List" from LewRockwell. This article posits that the real, unredacted Jeffrey Epstein client list will likely never be released. The author contends that the list is akin to a "nuclear bomb" because its public release would be so detrimental it could trigger the collapse of the US system and have cataclysmic global repercussions, as it implicates highly powerful individuals. The piece suggests that Trump's current refusal to release the list, despite a past promise, is a manifestation of the government's primary mandate for self-preservation. The author refutes claims that the list is fabricated or a "Democrat conspiracy," citing the existence of numerous victims and videos. The article also draws a connection between efforts by "woke activists and NGOs" to normalize pedophilia through "trans propaganda" and a broader globalist agenda to allow the pursuit of this "disgusting fetish with impunity".

Now, we turn to "ICE Raids, Asylum Policies, and Other Immigration Controversies" by Ron Unz from The Unz Review. This extensive piece discusses the radical shifts in US immigration policy, particularly under the Trump administration. It explains how a previous "open borders" consensus, driven by political elites, led to the reclassification of migrants as asylum seekers, which effectively circumvented existing immigration laws and resulted in an unchecked influx of foreign nationals. In response, the Trump administration has implemented extremely harsh enforcement measures, including militarized ICE raids where agents reportedly snatch individuals off streets without probable cause. The article highlights Trump's policy of deploying thousands of national guardsmen and marines to suppress protests and even arresting elected officials who interfere with immigration operations. The author also addresses Trump's executive order claiming to abolish birthright citizenship, asserting its legal dubiousness and potential to strip millions of Americans of their citizenship. The piece suggests that these extreme policies could destroy the support Trump had gained from Hispanic and Asian populations. Furthermore, it raises concerns that recent ICE actions, including arrests of legal residents who criticized Israel, point to a deeper agenda, possibly involving the development of a "police state control grid".

Moving to "In 9 out of 10 illnesses, our bodies can and will heal themselves" from The Expose. Dr. Vernon Coleman, in his book 'Bodypower', states that the human body is equipped with extensive self-healing mechanisms. He asserts that in 9 out of 10 illnesses, the body has the capacity to mend itself. Dr. Coleman argues that many medical treatments, both orthodox and "alternative," are unnecessary and can be counterproductive, as they often "oppose your body’s own internal responses" and may weaken its natural healing mechanisms. He emphasizes the critical importance of individuals learning to understand and appreciate their body's miraculous abilities to deal with threats and diseases. The core message is for people to learn how to utilize their body's inherent healing powers and to discern when professional medical support is truly needed, rather than blindly relying on interventionist approaches.

Next, we look at "Iraq Strikes, Stocks Soar, Aid Slashed, Trump Tensions: What You Missed" from The Expose. This news summary highlights several major developments. It notes a "massive Epstein narrative shift," with President Trump's legal team calling for the release of grand jury documents, a move that appears politically convenient but has also caused internal divisions within his political base. The article reports on drone strikes in Iraqi-Kurdistan oilfields, which have impacted global oil production and increased tensions in the Middle East, potentially leading to higher oil prices and broader inflationary pressure. It also covers President Trump's push for higher blanket tariffs on imports from the E.U. and other trade partners, a policy that has upended previous negotiations. The House of Representatives has passed a bill to cut $9 billion in public media and foreign aid funding, which critics warn could weaken U.S. influence globally and create a void for rivals like Russia and China to fill. Lastly, the piece highlights that major stock market indices, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones, have reached record highs, largely driven by optimism in tech giants and AI expansion, despite indicators of slowing consumer spending and rising credit card defaults, suggesting a growth in wealth inequality.

Now, we turn to "It Will Take More Than Low Interest Rates To Make Houses Affordable" from LewRockwell. This article asserts that the rising unaffordability of housing cannot be solved simply by lowering interest rates. It challenges the view held by figures like Bill Pulte of the Trump administration, who attribute the lack of home sales activity to high interest rates. The author argues that attempts by the Federal Reserve to force down interest rates would require monetary inflation, which exacerbates the core problem of rising home prices. Data shows that while median home prices quintupled from 1985 to 2023, median household income increased at a much slower rate, leading to historic lows in affordability even as interest rates were falling. The article concludes that true affordability would necessitate less monetary inflation and lower federal deficits, even if this means falling home prices, which would go against the interests of Wall Street allies pushing for asset price inflation.

Next, let's explore "Rediscovering Our Roots" from LewRockwell. This article advocates for a societal model deeply rooted in Catholic culture, presenting it as a hierarchical structure where the Church is paramount, followed by the family (the "domestic Church"), and then the individual. It contrasts this with the modern "atomized self" or solipsist, who lives in isolation, opposing anything that thwarts personal appetites and desires. The author emphasizes that a genuinely selfless individual, foundational to a Christian culture, accepts their "creaturely status" and "radical dependency upon Another," finding fulfillment in serving God and neighbor. The piece argues that Europe, in particular, needs to "rediscover her roots in the Christian religion," specifically the Roman Catholic Church, to recover its soul and purpose, as the Church is credited with creating and sustaining Western Culture's patrimony.

Now we examine "The Doomsday Forum" from LewRockwell. This article reports on a 2016 forum where senior military and nuclear weapons officials discussed and promoted the preemptive deployment of nuclear weapons. The event aimed to build consensus for "preemptive nuclear war" against designated "rogue" countries: Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, under the guise of "building peace" and "global security". Key speakers included high-ranking military commanders and officials from nuclear weapons laboratories. The focus was on securing investments for a "valid nuclear triad" (strategic bombers, land-launched missiles, and submarine-launched missiles) and a trillion-dollar program to "modernize" the US nuclear arsenal over 30 years. The article highlights that critics charge this expenditure could "bankrupt the country" and is a corporate bonanza for the military-industrial complex that financed the symposium.

Moving to "WWII: lifting the veil" by Walt King from The Unz Review. This article offers a critical re-examination of the causes of World War I and World War II. It suggests that WWI was not simply an accident, but that secret efforts to end the war in 1916 failed, despite Germany's willingness to compromise territorial gains. The author posits that the United States' entry into WWI was influenced by the Zimmermann Telegram, an alleged German proposal for an alliance with Mexico, and suggests this was leveraged by Zionist interests to persuade President Woodrow Wilson. For WWII, the article asserts that the punitive terms of the Treaty of Versailles, particularly the territorial dispossessions and the creation of new states like Czechoslovakia and Poland from formerly German lands, were the principal cause, fueling Hitler's determination to reintegrate German-populated regions. The author also critically analyzes the Holocaust narrative, presenting arguments against the feasibility of mass murder by gassing at Auschwitz and via "gas vans" based on chemical and physical inconsistencies. It further alludes to claims that films showing emaciated bodies were propaganda using German victims, with Alfred Hitchcock reportedly involved.

Finally, let's discuss "What’s Going on in the 'Honeypot?'" by Philip Giraldi from LewRockwell. This article delves into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, suggesting that Epstein's activities involved "honeypots" or "honeytraps" – operations that use women to entice prominent men, potentially for information or blackmail. The author, a former CIA officer, notes that such intelligence operations are typically used to recruit foreign diplomats from non-friendly countries. The piece highlights Epstein's extensive connections with wealthy and political figures, including former Israeli prime ministers, and points to his close associate Ghislaine Maxwell being the daughter of a prominent Israeli spy, Robert Maxwell, suggesting a possible intelligence connection between Epstein's network and Israeli Mossad or the CIA. The article states that Trump has reneged on his promise to release the Epstein files, suggesting this could be due to pressure from the "deep state" or Israeli interests who do not want their alleged blackmail capabilities over the American ruling class exposed. The author notes that Trump has publicly condemned supporters who demand the release of these files, calling them "stupid people" doing "the Democrats' work".

Thank you for listening to another session of the Lenny and Maria Sanchez Deep Dive Podcast Show produced and archived at the website daily briefs dot info.