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I. Autopen Nation: It’s Bigger Than Biden - LewRockwell By Christopher Chantrill

1. Administrative State as the Core Problem: The article posits that the use of Autopens by the White House is merely a symptom of a larger issue, which is the administrative state itself. This state is characterized as a "remorseless engine of corruption, injustice, and decay," particularly when in the hands of "liberal friends".
   
   

2. Critique of Bureaucracy and Regulatory Capture: According to Hayek, the educated administrative bureaucracy is inherently flawed and "cannot work" due to its "lack of bandwidth, big time". Furthermore, George Stigler’s theory of "regulatory capture" indicates that government regulation "inevitably fails" because it becomes controlled by special interests.
   
   

3. Biden Administration as a Social Science Experiment: The Biden administration is described as a "double-blind social science experiment" conducted by Ivy League academics to "confirm Hayek’s science about bureaucracy and Stigler’s science about 'regulatory capture'". The controversy surrounding Biden and the Autopen is directly linked to the perception that he was "not physically fit enough to sign executive orders, let alone mentally fit enough to understand what he was signing".
   
   

4. Contrast with Trump Administration's Operational Model: The Trump administration is presented as operating akin to General Hans von Seeckt’s military principle of pushing responsibility down the hierarchy, utilizing a team of "self-reliant, self-confident, dedicated" MAGAs who are "joyful in taking responsibility". This approach is implicitly contrasted with the perceived inefficiency and lack of responsibility in the contemporary administrative bureaucracy.
   
   

5. Rejection of the Administrative State for the Future: "Wise ones" recognize the necessity of moving "beyond the conceit of the administrative state beloved of progressives, commies, and wokies". They envision a future that will be "worked out in the usual messy way of humans somewhere between the warrior culture of the tech bros" and the "social culture of the ordinary middle class".
   
   

II. CN — LARRY ROMANOFF: 犹太人让世界沉默 — Jews are Silencing the World By Larry Romanoff

1. Trump's New Restrictions on Foreign Nationals: Donald Trump’s administration has imposed new restrictions on foreign students and visitors, requiring visa applicants to "present their mobile phones and computers to the respective US Consulate" and open social media accounts for review. Anyone who has expressed "antipathy toward the Jews" or "anything online against the Jews or Israel, (or who has been pro-Palestine) will not be permitted to enter the US".
   
   

2. Broad Scope of Self-Silencing and Deportation: The new restrictions are not limited to students but will "involve everyone," mandating that "everyone will have to 'self-silence' or be deported". It is now considered "against the law to speak in support of Palestine, but against the law to say or write anything negative against either the Jews or Israel," with the possibility of deportation even for American citizens.
   
   

3. Targeted Vetting for University Travel: The US State Department ordered "additional vetting" for anyone seeking a visa to travel to Harvard University for "any purpose," which the source clarifies applies to "everyone wanting to enter the US". This enhanced screening includes a "complete screening of the online presence" to "identify possible inadmissibilities" and "anti-Semitic harassment" histories.
   
   

4. Examples of Deportations for Anti-Israel Views: A 30-year-old Tufts doctoral student was "seized and abducted," detained, and scheduled for immediate deportation solely for "her co-authorship of an op-ed piece in the Tufts student newspaper a year earlier, sharply criticizing Israel and its ongoing attacks on the civilian population of Gaza". Similarly, high school valedictorian Yunseo Chung had her "permanent residency suddenly revoked for her public criticism of Israeli policy" and was arrested for deportation.
   
   

5. Secretary Rubio's Actions Against Critics of Israel: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, identified as "a Jew," explicitly stated he "had already authorized the arrest and immediate deportation of more than 300 students around the country for their criticism of Israel". He further emphasized, "Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa".
   
   

6. Control Over Middle Eastern Studies in Universities: The heads of Harvard University’s Middle Eastern Studies Center "were fired, to ensure that any further 'education' at Harvard about the Middle East would contain only the Jewish version of history and current affairs". This mandate extends to "Columbia and other major US universities," where "any Middle Eastern Studies in the US must represent only the preferred Jewish narrative, or be closed down".
   
   

7. Jewish Media's Celebration of These Measures: Jewish news media outlets celebrated these developments, with headlines such as "Harvard cleans house at Middle Eastern studies department" and "Republican bill calls for antisemites to be deported". The author contends that "being an anti-Semite is a good thing because it simply means we object to the savage crimes committed by Jews".
   
   

8. Allegations of Jewish Role in Propagating Global Hatred: The article asserts that it is "the Jews who are creating and encouraging the hate in our world," not students or tourists. It claims that "Jewish-owned mass media have been conducting hate campaigns against a large number of countries and peoples they wanted to destroy, using the US military as their enforcer".
   
   

9. Historical "Anger Campaign" Against Germany: During World War II, "the Jews in England conducted in their media what they called 'an anger campaign' against Germany," later boasting that "the hatred of Germany and Germans had increased from about 6% to over 50%". British (Jewish) newspapers even published articles advocating the "systematic extermination of the entire German nation" after the war.
   
   

10. The Adage on Societal Rulers and Criticism: The author presents the "famous adage: 'To determine the true rulers of any society, all you must do is ask yourself this question: Who is it that I am not permitted to criticize?'". The source claims that "fact-checkers" attempt to discredit this adage by attributing it to a "neo-Nazi," but insists "the adage is true".
    
    

11. Perceived Double Standard in Permissible Hatred: The article questions why "it is okay for the Jews to propagate hatred against any other nation and peoples," but not permissible to "despise the Khazar Ashkenazi Jews for the evil they inflict on the world". It argues that criticizing the "savage genocide the Jews are still perpetrating today in Palestine" leads to accusations of "Anti-Semites" and arrest/deportation.
    
    

12. Blaming the Victim in Jewish Actions: The source states that "the Jews manage to inflict every manner of crime and indignity on the members of a society and yet always manage to somehow blame the victim". It illustrates this by claiming that "Khazar Jews are committing the most inhuman atrocities in Palestine but somehow the 'guilty' ones are the innocent university students who protest against this savagery".
    
    

III. DEI Is Dying - LewRockwell By Zork (the) Hun

1. DEI as Orwellian and Neocommunist Propaganda: The author describes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as "the perfect example of Orwellian doublethink, newspeak and the neocommunist drive behind it". The piece views DEI as part of a "global communism project," alongside initiatives like "The Great Reset, Build Back Better, the call for 'democratic' socialism, various censorship, fact-checking and speech-control".
   
   

2. Fundamental Assumptions of DEI and Communism: DEI, akin to communism and the cultural revolution, operates on the assumption that "in our natural state, we are all the same; that there are no differences in our abilities, attitudes and personalities". Any observed differences are dismissed as "irrelevant or the result of ill will, expressed in discrimination".
   
   

3. Critique of Diversity: "Death of Difference": Diversity is labeled "the death of difference" and an "unachievable goal" due to its inability to define expectations properly. The "intended goal" of diversity compliance is to act as a "blunt weapon to bludgeon any organization that of stepping out of line" and "make identities more relevant than contributions," while rendering competence and intelligence "irrelevant".
   
   

4. Critique of Equity: "Descent into Mediocrity": Equity is defined as "equal outcome," a concept that was "created to separate it from Hayek’s logic" which contrasts it with equality before the law. The "unavoidable consequence" of pursuing equity is "mediocrity at best, decrease of productivity and loss of competitiveness at worst," representing an "assault on competence hierarchies, achievement and creativity".
   
   

5. Consequences of Questioning DEI Dogma: If one "notice[s] the patent stupidity and the cognitive dissonance in the circular logic of the claims" of DEI, it serves as proof of being "guilty of crimethink, oldthink and false consciousness". This accusation implies that such a person is "a bad person in need of reform," with DEI being presented as the "path to that reform".
   
   

IV. Does Western Civilization Have Enough Belief To Continue To Exist? - LewRockwell By Paul Craig Roberts

1. Democratic Policies and Alleged Privileges: The author asserts that for "many long years," Democrats have "imposed race and gender privileges" which allegedly violate the 14th Amendment and the 1964 Civil Rights Act. These preferences are said to favor "women, people of color, and sexual perverts at the expense of white heterosexual men".
   
   

2. Democrats Accused of Inciting Insurrection Over Immigration: Democrats are described as responding to federal deportation efforts by "attempting to organize an insurrection". This is characterized as a "treasonous conspiracy against the government of the United States and its President and against American citizens" involving "Democrat office holders" and "George Soros funded NGOs, foundations, and the whore media".
   
   

3. Critique of Trump's Deportation Policy Challenges: The article suggests it is "unrealistic to believe that the Trump administration can deport 30 million illegals" who have established lives in the US due to "the absence of enforcement of US laws". The "open border policy of the Democrats is clearly a US invitation to immigrant-invaders to enter America unopposed," implying acceptance of entry.
   
   

4. Allegations of Election Theft by Democrats: The author claims that Democrats "by its control of the major cities in swing states can steal elections at will". It further states that "the whore media, together with lawsuits against, and prosecutions of, those who have factual evidence of electoral theft... guarantees the validation of the election theft as the legitimate vote".
   
   

5. Questioning the Loyalty of the US Military: The article raises doubts about whether Trump has "the military on his side" after "12 years of Obama/Biden anti-white, anti-normal American appointees to the officer ranks". It also questions if "the Hispanic elements in California’s National Guard represent the US or Mexico".
   
   

6. Decline and Loss of Western Civilization: The author concludes that Americans, similar to Europeans, "have lost their country" due to "official narratives and multicultural brainwashing". The "entire Western World is a dead man walking bereft of the belief system that upheld Western Civilization, now routinely denounced in all major universities in the Western World".
   
   

V. Good news: The biotechnology industry is collapsing - The Expose By Rhoda Wilson

1. Biotechnology Industry in Collapse: The biotechnology industry is currently "experiencing a collapse," marked by a "steady drumbeat of restructurings, pipeline cuts, layoffs and short-lived pivots" across many companies. Data from Raymond James bankers indicates that "at least 168 biotechnology companies have negative enterprise value".
   
   

2. Public Health Failure of Biotechnology: This collapse is presented as "good news as the biotechnology industry has failed the public," with "far-reaching" consequences. These failures include a "rise in mental health issues, anxiety and depression, and the development of risky technologies such as self-amplifying mRNA injections".
   
   

3. Flawed Materialistic Paradigm: Biotechnology is criticized for being "built on an exclusively materialistic paradigm of life," which "ignore[s] consciousness as the prime mover of life". This is deemed a "fatal error and a scientific dead end," resulting in an industry "built on false advertising dreams".
   
   

4. Consequences of Untested Covid "Vaccines": Covid "vaccine" and treatment products were allowed onto the market "without long-term testing" and "forced on unwilling populations," leading to a "public health disaster". Despite the harms, "vaccines still enjoy protection from product liability or efficacy standards," preventing legal judgment.
   
   

5. Risky Gene and mRNA Technologies in Development: Researchers are pushing boundaries with "risky technologies" like engineering "Cancer-fighting immune cells...inside our bodies" using mRNA technology, and developing "'inverse vaccines'" for autoimmune diseases through "genetic suppression of parts of the immune system". The author questions what could "possibly go wrong" with these methods.
   
   

6. Link Between Biotechnology and Mental Health Crisis: A significant increase in mental health sick days in the UK, soaring from 14.8 million in 2023 to 20.5 million in 2024, is noted. This surge is linked to the idea that "altering the fundamental genetic processes of a whole population can have unforeseen yet drastic mental health consequences," as consciousness is not divorced from physiology.
   
   

7. Proliferation of Self-Amplifying mRNA Injections: Globally, "at least 33 self-amplifying mRNA injection candidates are in development," with some already approved in various countries. These injections are noted to "have the capability to automatically spread through populations".
   
   

8. Military Interest in Disease Outbreak Simulations: The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a "Request for Information (RFI) seeking information regarding 'state-of-the-art capabilities in the simulation of disease outbreaks'". This includes modeling "lockdown, social distancing, vaccination & messaging strategies," which "obviously points to plans to use such failed strategies again on populations in the near future".
   
   

VI. Governor Newsom’s Address to California, by Gavin Newsom - The Unz Review By Gavin Newsom

1. Condemnation of Federal Actions in Los Angeles: Governor Gavin Newsom condemned President Trump’s "unlawful militarization of Los Angeles," asserting that "What we’re witnessing is not law enforcement — it’s authoritarianism". He warned that Trump's actions mark a "dangerous inflection point for the nation".
   
   

2. Critique of Mass Deportations and Targeting Immigrant Families: Newsom criticized the Trump administration for "pushing mass deportations" and "indiscriminately targeting hardworking immigrant families, regardless of their roots or risk". He cited instances of federal agents grabbing people in Latino neighborhoods and arresting a nine-month pregnant US citizen.
   
   

3. Federal Overreach and Military Deployment: Newsom highlighted the "unlawful commandeering of 2,000 of our state’s National Guard members" and the deployment of "more than 700 active U.S. Marines" to city streets without consultation with state or local officials. He stated, "We do not want our streets militarized by our own Armed Forces. Not in L.A. Not in California. Not anywhere".
   
   

4. Defense of Citizen Protest and Constitutional Rights: Newsom affirmed that "everyday Angelinos came out to exercise their Constitutional right to free speech and assembly to protest their government’s actions". He underscored that "the most important office in a democracy is not President or Governor — it’s citizen," urging Americans to take peaceful action.
   
   

5. Trump's Actions as "Weakness Masquerading as Strength": Newsom characterized Trump’s military actions as "weakness masquerading as strength," arguing that his agents are "arresting dishwashers, gardeners, day laborers and seamstresses" far beyond any stated intent to target violent criminals. He implied that traumatizing communities "seems to be the point" of these actions.
   
   

6. Threats to American Democracy and Institutions: Newsom warned that Trump is a "President who wants to be bound by no law or constitution," and is "Perpetrating a unified assault on American traditions". This includes "delegitimizing news organizations and assaulting the First Amendment" and "dictating what universities can teach".
   
   

7. California's Legal Challenge to Federal Actions: California has filed a "legal challenge to President Trump’s reckless deployment of American troops to a major American city" and sought an "emergency court order to stop the use of the American military to engage in law enforcement activities across Los Angeles". This is framed as fighting "on behalf of our people — all of our people".
   
   

8. Warning to Other States About Federal Encroachment: Newsom cautioned that Trump’s order to commandeer the National Guard applies to "every state in this nation," suggesting that "California may be first – but it clearly won’t end here. Other states are next. Democracy is next". He urged citizens to "NOT give in to him".
   
   

VII. How to Fact-Check Techno-Feudalism? - LewRockwell By Pepe Escobar

1. Emergence of Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN): The Global Digital Forum in Nizhny Novgorod saw the formation of the "Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN)," designed to "fight all the toxic declinations imposed by the post-truth anti-cultural ambiance". This network primarily aims to address "an avalanche of fake news coming in most cases from states and official institutions".
   
   

2. Nietzsche's Philosophy in a Post-Truth Environment: Quoting Nietzsche's "There are no facts, only interpretations," the article highlights a "artificially fabricated post-truth environment" where "only one interpretation is allowed". Deviation from this official interpretation results in consequences such as journalists being "prevented even from traveling to their own nation-states, and having their accounts frozen".
   
   

3. Rise of a New Tech Oligarchy: Tech visionaries like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel are identified as a "ubiquitous new oligarchy" that exerts influence across various sectors, including "social media, biotech, space, the surveillance industry," and "engineering policies and influencing monetary systems". This elite is also accused of "shaping worldwide-interfering narratives".
   
   

4. Palantir's Role in Surveillance and AI: Peter Thiel's company, Palantir, controlled by Thiel and Alex Karp, has been awarded a "massive contract to design a U.S. federally centralized database using very sophisticated AI models". This development raises concerns about the implications of AI on public life and potential manipulation.
   
   

5. Challenges in Fact-Checking the Tech Elite: A key question posed is "How to fact-check the tech elite?" and "How to counterpunch multiple instances of techno-feudalism," given their ability to "feed intel to governments, commit unlimited funds to political operations, and set up censorship platforms disguised as 'democracy'". These platforms are described as "drenched in AI-generated fake news".
   
   

6. Russia's Multipolar and "Siberianization" Vision: Professor Sergey Karaganov proposes a "true multipolar Russia in action" through "Siberianization," which involves Russia's "spiritual, cultural, political, and economic development...in the eastern direction". This strategic shift is framed as a "civilizational struggle against techno-barbarism and techno-paganism," and "against dehumanization".
   
   

VIII. NEWTRUMP Foreign Policy: Is it a Trainwreck? - LewRockwell By Karen Kwiatkowski

1. NEWTRUMP as a Continuation of Past Administrations: The author suggests that Trump 2.0's foreign policy is largely a continuation, describing it as "Biden with a functional spinal cord, Obama with a third term, a self-confessed McKinley for the 21st Century," beyond just immigration law enforcement and tariff resets. This implies a lack of significant departure from established "deep state" patterns.
   
   

2. Critique of the Deep State and Failed Peace Promises: NEWTRUMP is presented as operating "astride a deep state that remains viciously predictable, solely survival-oriented," which has inherited wars against Russia and "for the Israeli state". Despite promises, NEWTRUMP has "delivered none of the promised peace".
   
   

3. Shifting Landscape of Information Control: Unlike previous eras when US presidents could "make up stories about events overseas" or "create coverups of actual attacks," the article notes that "the lies of state today are easily exposed," and "forgetfulness is...increasingly impossible, and so is ignorance". Presidents can no longer "make up stories about events overseas" or "create coverups of actual attacks".
   
   

4. US Role in Ukraine Conflict and Nuclear Treaty Violation: The author highlights Russia's assessment that NATO and the US had "advance knowledge of this attack on Russia’s nuclear triad" by Ukraine. This indicates a belief that the US and its allies "willingly participated in – or failed to prevent – a violation of a bilateral Nuclear Treaty, an act of war".
   
   

5. US Support for Israeli Actions and Alleged Genocide: The US government is accused of "supports and funds without complaint" Israel’s "planned genocide" in Gaza and its objective of "forcibly removing all Palestinians from land Israel desires". This is framed as a continuation of a "decades long agenda" of territorial expansion with "19th century colonial overtones of racism and arrogance".
   
   

6. Contradiction of US Values in Foreign Policy: The author questions the consistency of US foreign policy when "US allies adopt total war, practice genocide and abandon Christian principles," while "ostensible US opponents show proportionality, restraint and Christian ethics". It is posited that based on US "City on a Hill" values, the US "would be supporting Yemen and Russia, rather than Tel Aviv and Kiev".
   
   

7. Rising Global Contempt for the US Government: The manner in which the US has engaged in conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine has "produced a frightening new and energetic contempt for the US government at home and abroad". This "multigenerational contempt" is presented as "legitimized by an ugly and shameful reality".
   
   

IX. Palantir Exec: Pro-Palestine Protesters Are a 'Domestic Terrorist Movement' By Chris Menahan

1. Palantir Executive's Characterization of Pro-Palestine Protesters: Palantir executive Mike Gallagher suggested that pro-Palestine protesters constitute a "domestic terrorist movement" that the state needs to "use all legal mechanisms" to suppress. He claimed these protesters "are not interested in free speech or freedom of exchange" and aimed to "disrupt a free exchange of ideas".
   
   

2. Interpretation of Palantir's Data Intent: The author, Chris Menahan, interprets Palantir’s intentions with data as aiming to "create a domestic Stasi," referencing the East German secret police. This implies a surveillance state over its own citizens.
   
   

3. Palantir's Historical Ties and Funding: Palantir's initial client until 2008 was the CIA, and it received its funding from In-Q-Tel, which is identified as "the CIA’s venture capital firm". The company's software, Gotham and Tiberius, "was used to collect health data for vaccine companies".
   
   

4. Gallagher's Personal Motivations: Gallagher's decisions at Palantir are reportedly "driven by his experiences as a Jew and his fear of the right wing". He is also quoted as having stated, "Our software single-handedly stopped the far right in Europe".
   
   

X. The Most Retarded Psy-Ops Since Veganism: The Sugar Diet And Sugar Fasting - Joachim Bartoll Official By Joachim Bartoll

1. Categorization of "Sugar Diet" and "Sugar Fast" as Harmful Psy-Ops: The author dismisses the "sugar diet" and "sugar fast" as "ridiculous and extremely harmful fad[s]" and "psy-op nonsense". These concepts are portrayed as being "pushed out on social media by disinformation agents and paid shills".
   
   

2. Critique of the "Sugar Diet" Approach: The "sugar diet" involves consuming "only sugary foods until the last meal of the day," which is then a high-protein, high-carb meal with minimal fats. This method is condemned for "totally negating this crucial process for health and longevity" by disrupting the body's natural fasted state for detoxification during sleep.
   
   

3. Critique of the "Sugar Fast" Concept: The "sugar fast" involves solely consuming "fast-acting sugary foods and fructose (no protein, no fats, no starches)" for several days, with the stated aim of maximizing FGF21 for fat loss. However, the author asserts that this approach "will accelerate and accumulate every day you do it," inflicting "extreme damage to the body".
   
   

4. Universal Conversion of Carbohydrates to Simple Sugars: The article emphasizes that "all sources of carbohydrates, ultimately convert into simple sugars such as glucose, fructose or galactose," leading to "increased blood glucose and stress on the liver". It asserts that humans are "obligate hyper carnivores" and "should not consume any carbohydrates at all".
   
   

5. FGF21 as a Protective Response to Toxicity: While sugar-centric diets increase FGF21, this is explained as a "protective mechanism against the incredible damage of fructose and elevated blood glucose," acting as a "fight-or-flight stress response" to eliminate excess glucose. This increase in FGF21 is therefore a sign of bodily stress and damage, not health.
   
   

6. Extensive Toxicity of Elevated Blood Glucose: Elevated blood glucose levels, above normal safe levels, are linked to a "variety of negative effects on the body," including "soft tissue damage, organ damage, glycation, oxidation, and triglyceride-related issues". Specific complications cited include nerve, eye, and kidney damage, as well as cardiovascular disease.
   
   

7. Harmful Effects of Fructose Overload: Excessive fructose intake, primarily metabolized in the liver, is associated with "dyslipidemia and impaired hepatic insulin sensitivity due to cellular damage" and can lead to "fat accumulation around the organs, especially fatty liver disease, and potentially heart disease". The recommended daily intake to avoid damage is significantly lower than amounts consumed in these diets.
   
   

8. Deuterium Contamination from Plant Foods: The article identifies deuterium, or "heavy water," as "very prevalent in plant ‘foods’ with a high content of carbohydrates". Deuterium is said to "bind to the energy process in our cell’s mitochondria, robbing us of energy while increasing oxidation (damage)," leading to chronic diseases, cancer, and premature aging.
   
   

9. Underlying Agenda of Sugar/Plant-Based Diets: The author posits that the promotion of these diets is part of a broader "psy-ops" to push a "cheap unhealthy and totally nutrient-poor plant-based agenda". The ultimate goal is to make people "weaker, unhealthier, more dumbed down, docile, and especially more dependent on their worthless and deadly food supplies, drugs/medicines, and solutions by the medical community and Big Pharma".
   
   

10. Recommendation for Animal-Based Carnivore Diet and Real Fasting: For health and fat loss, the author strongly recommends consuming "plenty of animal-based foods, preferably following an animal-based ketogenic diet or much better, our species-appropriate natural human carnivore diet". To boost FGF21 and fat loss further, "simply pick two days a week when you fast, as in actually fasting and not eating anything".
    
    

XI. Today Is the Anniversary of JFK’s Declaration of War - LewRockwell By Jacob G. Hornberger

1. JFK's "Declaration of War" Against the National-Security Branch: June 10th marks the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's "declaration of war against the national-security branch of the U.S. government," encompassing the Pentagon, CIA, and NSA. This action, disguised as his "Peace Speech," signaled a profound break from the prevailing Cold War mentality.
   
   

2. JFK's Realization: Cold War as a "Racket": After the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, Kennedy realized that "the Cold War was nothing more than one great big racket". This epiphany led him to pursue a vision of "ending the Cold War and establishing peaceful and friendly relations with Russia and the rest of the communist world," a vision anathema to the national-security establishment.
   
   

3. CIA Deception and Kennedy's Vow to Dismantle the Agency: Following the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, Kennedy felt "hoodwinked by the CIA," which had falsely assured him of the operation's success without direct US support. Kennedy was "livid and vowed to dismantle the agency" in response to their deception.
   
   

4. Military Establishment's Antipathy Towards JFK: The Pentagon continuously pressured Kennedy for a full-scale invasion of Cuba and increased involvement in Vietnam. Kennedy's resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which included a no-invasion pledge to Russia, was seen by the Joint Chiefs of Staff as "among the worst defeats in U.S. history," fueling their belief that Kennedy's actions constituted "cowardice, incompetence, and treason".
   
   

5. JFK's Policy Actions Against the National-Security Establishment: Despite fierce opposition, Kennedy pursued policies directly contrary to the national-security establishment, including entering a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with Russia, endorsing a joint moon mission to share rocket technology, and ordering the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam. On the day of his assassination, he had a "secret emissary having lunch with Fidel Castro".
   
   

6. The Peril of Challenging the National-Security Branch: The author concludes that in a conflict between the executive branch and the national-security branch, "the former is no match for the latter". Both Kennedy and Chile’s President Salvador Allende "ended up dead" after challenging these powerful governmental components.
   
   

XII. ☕️ MAN PROBLEMS ☙ Thursday, June 12, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠 By Jeff Childers

1. RFK Jr.'s Overhaul of CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. initiated a significant shake-up by "summarily firing all 17 members of the CDC’s ACIP vaccine guidance committee" and immediately announcing eight replacements. This move is hailed as "terrific news" by the author, despite attempts by media to frame it negatively.
   
   

2. New ACIP Members' Background and Resilience: The newly appointed ACIP members are characterized as "MAHA-friendly," possessing "sharp political skills" for having avoided "disqualifying things" during the pandemic while opposing government policy. They are also described as "veteran survivors of cancel culture," who have "proven beyond doubt, under duress, that they believe in speaking the truth regardless of the cost".
   
   

3. Media's Struggle to Defame New Appointees: Corporate media found it "incredibly careful to avoid defaming" the new appointees, primarily because most are not "public figures," which would expose them to "solid defamation claim[s]" if their professional suitability was questioned without proof. The New York Times article on the appointments was "tied up by its legal department’s concerns," unable to publish the "eight-way hit piece it wanted".
   
   

4. Spread of Anti-ICE Protests and Riots: Anti-ICE protests involving "flaming-car fun" are reported to be "spreading" to major cities like NYC and Chicago, although "proper riots have been limited to LA" so far. Federal resources under President Trump are standing by, but he is "still giving the locals their chance" to manage the situation.
   
   

5. Evidence of Political Thought Diversity on Right vs. Left: A recent political science study revealed "significantly more diversity of thought on the political Right than on the political Left". Democrats were found to "cluster tightly around extreme, uniform beliefs," whereas Republicans exhibited a "broader spread of agreement".
   
   

6. Democrats' Ideological Rigidity and "Purity Spiral": The "violently enforced ideological rigidity" of Democrats offers short-term benefits but ultimately "crushes internal debate, stifles innovation, and reduces resilience," leading to "ideological cannibalism" and the purging of dissenters. This process culminates in a "downward purity spiral," where the party becomes a "coercive apparatus".
   
   

7. DNC's Redo of Vice Chair Elections as Purity Test: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) "deleted the results of its most recent leadership election," ostensibly over gender optics, but effectively because former "darling" David Hogg had "criticiz[ed] Democrats" and supported primary challenges, failing a "purity test". This act of "narrative control" and "punishing internal dissenters is not participatory democracy".
   
   

8. Democrats Losing Support Among Young Men: The DNC's actions, particularly concerning David Hogg, highlight that Democrats are "losing faster than they are shedding their hair" among young men. A $20 million consulting contract revealed that "young men crave strength, direction, and respect," values that Hogg, as a "white male progressive," once symbolized within the party.
   
   

9. Extensive Ideological Demands for Progressives: The criteria for "being progressive" have become "mind-numbingly long," encompassing mandatory endorsement of "transgender orthodoxy; race essentialism and DEI dogma; climate apocalypicism; vaccine maximalism;... 'borders are racist' immigration absolutism; mandatory solidarity with Palestine; censorship advocacy; criminal justice radicalism; and privacy-free techno-utopian regulation". Any disagreement or even neutrality is considered "disqualification" or "complicity".