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Another UNNATURAL Wildfire in LA - Latest Land Grab/Smart City Assault on Humanity: The Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025 caused significant devastation, leading to speculation of an intentional "smart city takeover" by powerful entities.1 ...
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" This week’s death toll from Los Angeles’ so-called wildfires currently stands at 11 with well over 12,000 homes and structures burned down, and more than 180,000 LA County residents forced to evacuate, necessitating deployment of 8,000 National Guard troops."1
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"Do I smell the stench of another Marxist 15-minute smart cities takeover in SoCal’s future?"2
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The forever wars may be over, but Trump is no peacemaker: Despite some appearances, Trump's actions, particularly concerning Israel and Palestine, demonstrate a continuation of policies that undermine Palestinian rights and do not represent genuine peacemaking.4 ...
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"He signed an executive order empowering US authorities to arrest and deport visa holders protesting Israel’s year-and-a-half-long slaughter in Gaza – or what the world’s highest court is investigating as a “plausible” genocide."4
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"A sword of retribution now hangs over every single publicly funded centre of higher learning in the US: crush any sign of opposition to Israel’s destruction of Gaza, or face dire financial consequences."5
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Trump Agenda to Displace Palestinians from Gaza His Known Recipe for Disaster: President Trump has proposed a plan to forcibly relocate all Palestinians from Gaza to other Islamic nations, a proposal met with widespread international rejection.8 ...
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"On Tuesday February 4th, President Donald Trump outlined his latest scheme guaranteed to backfire and fail. He plans to relocate all Palestinians against their choice and will to other Islamic nations in the Middle East."8
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"Knowing Middle Eastern nations will categorically reject Trump’s bodacious, hairbrained scheme, on Thursday February 6th Israel revealed its latest plan to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza and relocate them to European nations that have been most vocally critical toward Israel’s genocidal war."11
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Season of the Sophists, by Patrick Lawrence: The arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder, for organizing student protests is a grave violation of civil liberties, and liberal commentators who focus solely on Trump's actions ignore the prior erosion of the American judicial system.12 ...
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"Mahmoud Khalil, 30–year-old holder of a green card permitting him permanently to live and work in the United States, spouse of an American, lettered in his field after study at an Ivy League university, with nothing on his record to suggest criminal activity of any kind: Mahmoud Khalil is now under arrest and awaiting deportation at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Jena, a town of 4,100 in the Louisiana boondocks."12
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"Trump’s move on Khalil is the gravest attack on the First Amendment in half a century."14
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"The Democratic Party and its institutional allies have weaponized the Judicial Branch over the past, I would say, 10 years, and as long as people of purported authority pretend this problem began on Jan. 20, the urgently needed restoration job will go nowhere."15
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☕️ POLITICAL ALCHEMY ☙ Saturday, March 15, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠: President Trump is undertaking unconventional actions like suggesting the annexation of Greenland and Canada, while questions arise about the legitimacy of President Biden's executive orders due to the alleged widespread use of an autopen.16 ...
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"I dare you to argue that Trump’s talk of annexing Greenland and Canada isn’t surreal."16
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"So far as I know, Biden set records by becoming the first president to robotically sign his own executive orders."17
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The Real Jewish Problem, Part 3: John Beaty’s 1951 Exposé The Iron Curtain over America Foresaw Today's Nightmarish Future: John Beaty's 1951 book, The Iron Curtain over America, discusses the Khazar origins of many modern Jews and their alleged subversive influence in America.18 ...
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"John O. Beaty’s The Iron Curtain over America provides the missing link between Ashkenazim and Khazar, unmasking the Jewish cloak of deception as the Synagogue of Satan caught in the act."18
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"Beaty traces the subsequent all-important Khazar migratory movements leading to the modern Jewish diaspora in Russia, Europe and North America, rarely documented elsewhere in books or on the world wide web except alt-media platforms."19
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"Regarding Jews’ affinity towards Communism and the Soviet Union, Beaty exposes the preponderance of Jews from Russia who in America gave away US atomic secrets to the Soviets."20
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Castle Keep Strategy - The Duke Report: An elite oligarchy employs a "Castle Keep Strategy" involving layers of deception and manipulation, including predictive programming, media manipulation, and the strategic use of experts, to control public perception and maintain power.21 ...
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"In the shadowy realm of global governance, the 'Castle Keep Strategy' reveals a chilling reality—like the concentric defenses of a medieval castle, this method involves layers of deception and manipulation meticulously designed to protect the core interests of an elite oligarchy."21
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"Predictive programming serves as the first salvo in this conflict, utilizing a vast array of media to seed specific themes and ideas into the collective consciousness."22
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"This media manipulation is crucial—it shapes the public’s understanding and reaction, often directing attention away from the true, manufactured origins of these crises."23
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"In the aftermath of confusion, ‘official’ narratives are crafted and propagated by a cadre of so-called experts."24
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Trump Admin Pauses Federal Funding for Maine Universities Over Men in Women’s Sports: The Trump administration has temporarily paused federal funding for the University of Maine System due to concerns about compliance with Title IX regarding transgender athletes in women's sports.25 ...
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"Maine was thrust into the spotlight of the issue when Trump told Mills at a White House event, “you better comply because otherwise you’re not getting any federal funding.”"25
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"(T)his pause is temporary in nature while USDA evaluates if it should take any follow-on actions related to prospective Title VI or Title IX violations."26
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What Would Be Used as Currency in a Post-SHTF World?: In a post-apocalyptic or severe survival scenario, traditional currency loses meaning, and essential goods like bullets, blankets, and salt would likely become the most valuable forms of exchange.27 ...
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"'Currency' only has meaning when there is the luxury of a marketplace. If the world is in survival mode then there is no marketplace, there is only survival."27
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"The other precious currency was salt. Salt was so precious that it was one of the first things people looked for when they came, brine pits and springs."29
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"I would guess the most fungible currency, easily carried and whose value was immediately apparent, and one that lasted a long time would be bullets."30
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The God of Art is Satan and Apartheid: The article discusses historical instances of alleged Satanic possession and mentions "apartheid" in the context of a defense against a Black possessed individual, suggesting a connection between Satanism and discriminatory practices.31 ...
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"'When, for example, once Father Erasmus Hoerner of the Trappist order conversed with her, Germana pronounced these words in a man’s voice. To the question “who are you?“ she replied ”I am Satan, our king is Lucifer” (op.cit.page 74)."33
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"Why did we mention the apartheid on the title of the article? Quite simply because it was a means of defense in 1948 against the black possessed Clara."32
I. Allegations of Engineered Crises and Government Control:
Several sources, particularly those from "THE GOVERNMENT RAG INTELLIGENCE REPORT," express a strong belief that current crises, such as wildfires in Los Angeles, are intentionally engineered by a shadowy "government technocracy" or "parasitic, cannibalistic power pyramid."
Smart Cities and Social Control: A central theme is the fear of humanity being "corralled into 15-minute smart cities to live out the rest of their lives in human bondage dystopia amidst 24/7 surveillance, CBDC digital currency based on social credit scores that punish dissenters with frozen bank accounts."
Geoengineering and Weather Warfare: These sources cite Dane Wigington of geoengineeringwatch.org, claiming that "Climate geoengineers created the typical water vapor loop this week that drives the anomalous concentration of peak wind currents that veer all moisture in a resilient ridge off the West Coast, building a high-pressured dome observed over Southern California pushing any and all moisture well north or back out into the Pacific." They also allege the use of "contracted drones and helicopters...used to set fires to trees amidst ever-drier forests and woodlands."
Suppression of Water Resources: Governor Gavin Newsom is attacked on Truth Social for allegedly refusing to sign a water restoration declaration, prioritizing a "worthless fish called a smelt" over the needs of Californians facing fires.
Toxic Atmospheric Saturation: The claim is made that "government contractors for decades have been saturating the atmosphere, water, earth and lungs with toxic heavy metal poisons aluminum, barium and strontium as part of the controllers’ geoengineered agenda to covertly engage in weather warfare."
Depopulation Agenda: The chemical fog phenomenon in North America and Europe is cited as the "latest assault on humanity," with the elites allegedly accelerating "life-threatening mega-crises intent on drastically reducing the human population" due to fear of public revolt.
Rothschild Influence: International news agencies like the Associated Press are claimed to be "Rothschild owned and controlled." The financial impact of the LA fires is noted, with JP Morgan estimating significant losses, and the "Rothschild central bank implant in America the largest US bank, JP Morgan" is mentioned in this context.
Intentional Rain Starvation: The article suggests that Southern California's semiarid climate has been "willfully, intentionally been rain-starved" for years, fueling dangerous fires, despite technologies like cloud seeding being available (referencing UAE efforts).
II. The "Castle Keep Strategy" and Information Warfare:
"The Duke Report" introduces the concept of the "Castle Keep Strategy," where after an "orchestrated disaster," the media is flooded with "a deluge of potential explanations" including "outright lies, half-truths, conspiracy theories, and identitarian othering." This aims to create confusion and division, preventing the public from understanding the true causes. The report also links historical major wars back to "manipulations by British geopolitical strategies aimed at maintaining empire through conflict."
III. Domestic Political Polarization and "Trump Derangement Syndrome":
An article from henrymakow.com discusses legislation proposed by Minnesota GOP lawmakers to classify "Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)" as a mental illness.
TDS as "Psychic Pathology": The bill reportedly calls TDS "psychic pathology," leading the author to speculate about the potential for neighbors reporting each other and increased populations in mental institutions.
Critique of "Demonrats": The article expresses strong anti-Democrat sentiment, referencing past events in Minnesota and characterizing liberal reactions to George Floyd's death as a "war on White men."
Author's Self-Prediction: The author claims to have foreseen TDS in a 2016 novel, stating that "everything pertaining to the future that I wrote about in that book...has since come true."
IV. Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Trump, Zionism, and World War III:
Henry Makow's website also features numerous posts promoting conspiracy theories related to Donald Trump, Zionism, and the potential for World War III.
Trump as a Chabad Member: Trump is repeatedly referred to as "Donald Drumpf" and accused of being a "crypto Jew, imposter and traitor" and a member of the Chabad-Lubavitch cult. His visit to the grave of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson is cited as signaling his membership.
Netanyahu and the Jewish Messiah: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ("Satanyahu") is accused of trying to drag the US into a war with Iran to fulfill a "1991 promise to Chabad Rebbe Schneerson to start a nuclear catastrophe to summon the Jewish Messiah according to Biblical prophecy."
WWIII as a Jewish Scheme: The belief is expressed that "WW III erupting first as a regional war committed by Israel as the aggressor in the Middle East is an essential part of the JEW scheme to totally genocide Christianity and implement the reign of their JEW antichrist as a false peacemaker to enslave for the JEWS the surving remnants of humanity commencing in Autumn 2029."
Iran as a Charade: The article questions why Iran and its allies have "such limited air defence capacity," suggesting it "smacks of a charade" to bring about WWIII and "kill the goyim and assimilated Jews."
Soros-Musk Matrix: Jews are portrayed as being trapped in a "Soros-Musk Left-Right Communist-Zionist matrix."
Sabbatean-Frankism: A link is made to Sabbatean-Frankism as a potential foundation for ideas aiming to "destroy the West."
Noahide Laws: Concerns are raised about Jewish Noahide Law calling for the death of non-Jews who practice idolatry (including worship of Jesus Christ), blasphemy, sexual immorality, and stealing (from Jews), and obligating non-Jews to set up courts to carry out these executions. Rabbi Schneerson's alleged view that non-Jews exist only to serve Jews is also mentioned.
V. Concerns About the Erosion of the Rule of Law and Political Weaponization of Justice:
Patrick Lawrence's article on The Unz Review focuses on the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder facing deportation, and broader concerns about the state of the American judicial system.
Khalil Case as Symbolic: Lawrence views Khalil's arrest as a stark example of injustice, reminiscent of "the Reich’s idea of law-enforcement in the 1930s, or the Israelis’ in the West Bank as we speak."
Trump's Disregard for Judicial Authority: The article highlights the importance of whether Trump will "honor or ignore America’s judicial authorities" in the Khalil case and his deportation program, questioning his acceptance of the judicial branch's purview.
Democratic Party's Role in Judicial Decay: Lawrence argues that the Democratic Party elite began "rapacious abuse" of the highest institutions of justice and law enforcement after Trump's 2015 presidential announcement, citing Russiagate, the Mueller investigation, CIA unlawful operations, and FBI complicity in the Clinton campaign as examples that "compromised the impartiality of America’s judicial system."
Judicial Decay as a Sign of a Failing State: Drawing on his experience in Sri Lanka, Lawrence asserts that "when a nation’s judiciary falls into decay that nation has set off down a four-lane highway to failed-state status."
Trump's Weaponization of Justice: While acknowledging the "corruption in the cause of party politics" in recent years, Lawrence cautions against supporting Trump's efforts to "clean it all up," arguing that "Trump’s people are addressing the weaponization of justice by weaponizing it all over again to their own ends."
Historical Parallel to Nazi Germany: Lawrence quotes from a book about Nazi police prisons, noting that "never before had there been so much talk about ‘law and justice being close to the people’; never before had law and justice been so remote, so deeply estranged from the moral instincts of the people, never before so impotent."
VI. The Concept of "Surreality" in Current Politics:
C&C News introduces the idea that 2025 is the "Year of Surreality," where unprecedented and unexpected events are unfolding.
Beyond "Unreal": "Surreal" is defined as "something beyond reality or above the real," a distortion or exaggeration creating a dreamlike quality, distinct from the imaginary.
Examples of Surreality under Trump: Examples include Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico, his talk of annexing Greenland and Canada, and his "hypersonic government" that acts with unprecedented speed.
Media Disbelief: The media and public are portrayed as struggling to comprehend these surreal events, conditioned by past political norms.
Reorganization, Not Chaos: The article suggests the world isn't dissolving but "reorganizing itself into something structurally sound but completely beyond traditional expectations."
Rewriting the Rules: Trump is depicted as "rewriting the rules in mid-flight —building a new UFO while flying it— untethered, accelerating, and unconcerned with the politically ‘impossible.’"
VII. Trump's Foreign Policy and the Palestinian Issue:
Several sources discuss Trump's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Alleged Plan to Displace Palestinians: "THE GOVERNMENT RAG INTELLIGENCE REPORT" claims Trump plans to "relocate all Palestinians against their choice and will to other Islamic nations in the Middle East," a proposal met with strong rejection from Saudi Arabia and Hamas.
US Ownership of Gaza: Trump is quoted suggesting the US could have a "long-term ownership position" in Gaza, developing it and creating jobs.
Arms Sales and Political Leverage: The stalling of a $1 billion arms sale package to Israel by Congress is attributed to partisan politics rather than moral concerns about the conflict.
Trump's "Evil Colors" and Subservience to "Khazarian Mafia": Joachim Hagopian characterizes Trump as "the devil in disguise, completely owned and controlled by Jewish State founders – City of London Rothschild moneychangers along with the rest of his bribing Jewish donors."
Talks with Hamas: Jonathan Cook's article on The Unz Review reports that Trump's envoy, Robert O'Brien, held unprecedented secret talks with Hamas, even calling them "pretty nice guys" who proposed a long-term truce with Israel involving disarmament.
Illegitimacy Trap for Palestinians: The article argues that Palestinians are caught in an "illegitimacy trap" regardless of their actions, always being cast as villains.
Rejection of Armed Resistance: The US has historically conditioned statehood talks on Palestinians renouncing armed resistance, excluding Hamas from negotiations.
Failure of Accommodation: Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah, which chose diplomacy, is seen as also trapped, as Israel has shown no interest in granting Palestinians a state, even during the Oslo Accords.
Trump's Desire to End "Failing Status Quo": Cook suggests Trump aims to end the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza by cutting deals, potentially over the heads of the involved parties, even if it means ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
New Guard of Kleptocrats: The article posits that a "new guard of kleptocrats" may be less interested in "forever wars" but still prioritize their own enrichment.
VIII. Social Issues and Cultural Conflicts:
Funding Pause Over Transgender Athletes: LewRockwell.com reports that the Trump administration paused federal funding for Maine universities due to the state governor's defiance of federal rules reserving female-specific school athletic programs to "actual women."
The God of Art is Satan: An article from "THE GOVERNMENT RAG INTELLIGENCE REPORT" explores a book titled "The Power of Satan," discussing a historical case of alleged demonic possession in South Africa and drawing parallels to contemporary Satanism in politics, including the Satanic Temple. The mention of "apartheid" in the title links to the historical context of the discussed case involving a black individual.
IX. Currency in a Post-SHTF World:
LewRockwell.com features an article speculating on what would be used as currency after a societal collapse ("SHTF").
Survival Over Marketplace: The article argues that in a true survival scenario, the concept of currency becomes meaningless as focus shifts to basic needs.
Early Colonial Examples: The Pilgrims' initial lack of currency and focus on self-sufficiency are used as an example.
Value of Essential Goods: As time passed in the colonies, items like pewter, apples, fish, linen, salt, and steel tools became highly valued.
Salt as Early Currency: The importance of salt for preservation led to it being used as currency, with the word "salary" deriving from it.
Bullets as Potential Post-Apocalypse Currency: The author suggests that in a modern apocalypse, "bullets" would likely be the most fungible, easily carried, and immediately valuable currency for shelter, warmth, food, and tools.
X. Historical Revisionism and Anti-Semitic Tropes:
"THE GOVERNMENT RAG INTELLIGENCE REPORT" serializes excerpts from John Beaty's 1951 book "The Iron Curtain over America," presenting a historical narrative centered on the Khazar theory of Ashkenazi Jewish origins.
Khazar Origins: The article details the history of the Khazars, a "half-Mongolian people" who converted to Judaism, and their migration into Eastern Europe.
Link to Modern Jewish Diaspora: Beaty's work, highlighted in the article, traces the Khazar migration as the primary origin of the modern Jewish diaspora in Russia, Europe, and North America.
Khazarian Mafia Conspiracy: The article frames this historical narrative within the context of a "Khazarian mafia" conspiracy, blaming this group for contemporary global issues and viewing them as a "cancerous blight" on America.
Beaty's Prescience: The author, Joachim Hagopian, praises Beaty's "prescient" understanding of modern calamities, attributing them to the "subversive Khazarian touch."
Challenge to Israeli Origins: The article states that Israeli citizens are "neither the birthright descendants of Judea nor the rightful inheritors of Palestine," based on the Khazar theory.
Conclusion:
The provided sources present a complex and often interconnected web of critical analysis, conspiracy theories, and political commentary. Key themes include distrust of government and global elites, fears of engineered societal control and depopulation, intense domestic political polarization, and the promotion of historical revisionism and anti-Semitic tropes within discussions of geopolitical events and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The concept of a rapidly changing and "surreal" political landscape under Trump is also explored.
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Wildfires - Large, destructive fires burning in natural areas, specifically referring to those in Los Angeles in January 20251 .... The sources suggest these may be "unnatural" or deliberately caused1 .
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Smart City - A technologically advanced urban area envisioned by some as a form of "enslavement" and "neo-feudalism," representing increased control and potentially tied to land grabs after disasters like wildfires1 ....
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Geoengineering - The deliberate large-scale manipulation of an environmental process that affects the earth’s systems, often discussed in the context of weather modification using substances like aluminum, barium, and strontium, and potentially linked to creating conditions for wildfires5 ....
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DEWs (Direct Energy Weapons) - Advanced weaponry, possibly scalar beams, that could be deployed and detected through frequency transmissions from facilities like Area 51, potentially used to cause events like the Los Angeles wildfires10 .
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Budget Cuts (LAFD) - Reductions in the funding of the Los Angeles Fire Department, allegedly made by Mayor Karen Bass, which Fire Chief Kristin Crowley claimed hampered the department's ability to respond to the wildfires11 ....
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Water Restoration Declaration - A measure concerning the flow of water in California that Governor Gavin Newsom allegedly refused to sign, which some, like Donald Trump, claim would have provided water to areas affected by wildfires16 ....
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Cloud Seeding - A weather modification technique that the UAE is reportedly considering using AI to increase, suggested as a technology that should have mitigated dry conditions in California prone to wildfires5 .
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Rothschild - Refers to the Rothschild family, often associated with international banking and finance, with mentions of a "central bank implant" in America and control over news agencies2 ....
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BlackRock/Vanguard - Large financial companies speculated to benefit from disasters like the LA wildfires by acquiring devalued properties, potentially linked to a "Marxist 15-minute smart cities takeover"4 .
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Castle Keep Strategy - A method of global governance characterized by layers of deception and manipulation to protect the interests of an elite oligarchy, involving engineered events, misinformation, and control of narratives19 ....
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Predictive Programming - The use of media like movies and television to subtly introduce themes and ideas into the public consciousness to shape their interpretation of future events, exemplified by pandemic-themed films21 ....
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Flooding the Zone - A tactic involving saturating the media with a wide range of conflicting information, including lies, half-truths, and conspiracy theories, to confuse the public and prevent them from understanding the true nature of events23 .
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Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) - A term introduced in legislation by Minnesota Republican lawmakers to classify strong negative reactions against Donald Trump as a mental illness24 ....
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Zionist - Refers to a supporter of Zionism, a political movement that advocated for and now supports the establishment and development of the state of Israel. The term is used in the sources in various contexts, often critically, linking it to political influence, conflicts in the Middle East, and perceived control over media and politicians26 ....
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Khazarian Mafia - A term used to describe a group believed to be of Khazar origin (an ancient Turkic people who converted to Judaism) and associated with global power and influence, particularly in finance and politics34 ....
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Ashkenazi Jews - Jews descended from medieval Jewish communities along the Rhine in Germany. The source material discusses the theory that they are primarily descended from Khazars39 ....
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Noahide Laws - A set of seven ethical and moral principles believed by some Jewish traditions to be binding on all of humanity. The sources mention concerns that these laws, if implemented according to some interpretations, could lead to persecution of non-Jews44 ....
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Alfred M. Lilienthal - A Jewish author who critically examined Zionism, arguing it endangers American national interests through its influence on the White House, Congress, and media, and by displacing Palestinians28 ....
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Mahmoud Khalil - A pro-Palestinian activist arrested and facing deportation in the US for leading demonstrations against Israel, seen by some as a violation of free speech49 ....
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Trumpoleftists - A term coined to describe individuals within the Trump administration who are perceived to be addressing the weaponization of justice by weaponizing it for their own ends55 .
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Apartheid - A system of racial segregation and discrimination, historically in South Africa, mentioned in the context of a 1906 case of alleged Satanic possession of a black Catholic girl as a means of defense56 ....
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Iron Curtain over America - A 1951 book by John Beaty that warned of subversive forces, particularly of Jewish origin with roots in Khazaria, working to undermine the United States39 ....
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Hamas - A Palestinian Sunni-Islamist fundamentalist organization, often designated as a terrorist organization, with whom a Trump administration official reportedly had unprecedented meetings to discuss a truce with Israel37 ....
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Persona Non Grata - A Latin term used in diplomacy to describe a foreign person whose presence is no longer welcome in a host country, applied to South Africa's ambassador to the US after criticizing President Trump67 .
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Title IX - A US law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, recently at the center of controversy regarding the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports, leading to paused funding for Maine universities68 .
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Currency (Post-SHTF) - In a post-apocalyptic or survival scenario, traditional money may lose meaning, and valuable commodities like bullets, salt, blankets, and steel tools would likely serve as forms of exchange69 ....
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Autopen - A device used to automatically sign documents, which became a point of controversy regarding its alleged misuse by Joe Biden's administration, leading to stricter rules implemented by President Trump74 ....
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Universal Injunctions - Court orders that apply nationwide, not just to the specific parties in a lawsuit, which President Trump's legal team challenged as an overreach of federal district courts80 ....
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Incremental Agreement - A negotiating technique where easier issues are addressed first to build momentum towards a larger agreement, exemplified by President Trump's approach to peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine82 ....
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Zelensky - Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, portrayed in the context of peace negotiations with Russia as having limited authority and making unrealistic claims about the military situation38 ....
Another UNNATURAL Wildfire in LA - Latest Land Grab/Smart City Assault on Humanity No Author [https://thegovernmentrag.com/articles/another-unnatural-wildfire-in-la-latest-land-grab-smart-city-assault-on-humanity/]
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Castle Keep Strategy No Author [https://thedukereport.substack.com/p/castle-keep-strategy]
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Mike Stone - MN GOP Classify Trumphobia as Mental Illness by Mike Stone (Makow Disclaimer by Henry Makow) [https://henrymakow.com/2025/03/mike-stone---mn-gop-classify-t.htmlArticles]
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Season of the Sophists, by Patrick Lawrence - The Unz Review by Patrick Lawrence [https://www.unz.com/plawrence/season-of-the-sophists/]
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The God of Art is Satan and Apartheid No Author [https://thegovernmentrag.com/articles/the-god-of-art-is-satan-and-apartheid/]
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The Real Jewish Problem, Part 3: John Beaty’s 1951 Exposé The Iron Curtain over America Foresaw Today's Nightmarish Future by Joachim Hagopian [https://thegovernmentrag.com/articles/the-real-jewish-problem-part-3-john-beatys-1951-expose-the-iron-curtain-over-america-foresaw-todays-nightmarish-future/]
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The forever wars may be over, but Trump is no peacemaker, by Jonathan Cook - The Unz Review by Jonathan Cook [https://unz.com/article/the-forever-wars-may-be-over-but-trump-is-no-peacemaker/]
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Trump Admin Pauses Federal Funding for Maine Universities Over Men in Women’s Sports by No Author (originally appeared on Lifesite News) [https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/03/no_author/trump-admin-pauses-federal-funding-for-maine-universities-over-men-in-womens-sports/]
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Trump Agenda to Displace Palestinians from Gaza His Known Recipe for Disaster by Joachim Hagopian [https://thegovernmentrag.com/articles/trump-agenda-to-displace-palestinians-from-gaza-his-known-recipe-for-disaster/]
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What Would Be Used as Currency in a Post-SHTF World? by No Author [https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/03/no_author/what-would-be-used-as-currency-in-a-post-shtf-world/]
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☕️ POLITICAL ALCHEMY ☙ Saturday, March 15, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠 by J.D. Childers [https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/political-alchemy-saturday-march]
EXTENDED BRIEF
Political Alchemy: Surreal Events of March 15, 2025
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This source from "Coffee & Covid 2025" discusses the author's perspective on the "surreal" political landscape of 2025 under President Trump. It highlights perceived unprecedented events, such as Trump's unilateral actions and discussions of annexing territories, contrasting them with what the author considers the "unreal" presidency of Joe Biden, focusing on the alleged overuse of an autopen for official signatures and a "fake" Oval Office set. The author also covers Trump's legal team's Supreme Court appeal challenging nationwide injunctions against executive actions and analyzes Trump's negotiation tactics with Putin regarding Ukrainian troops. Overall, the piece presents a narrative of a rapidly changing world order driven by Trump, defying traditional political norms and leaving observers struggling to comprehend the new reality.
☕️ POLITICAL ALCHEMY ☙ Saturday, March 15, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠" by Jeff Childers Author/Publisher: C&C News (Jeff Childers)
Executive Summary:
This briefing document summarizes the main themes and important ideas presented in the March 15, 2025, edition of C&C News' "Political Alchemy." The newsletter presents a highly partisan, right-leaning perspective on current events, characterizing 2025 as a year of "surreality" driven by Donald Trump's political actions and contrasting it with what is portrayed as the "fake presidency" of Joe Biden. Key themes include Trump's unconventional approach to governance, the controversy surrounding Biden's use of an autopen, Trump's Supreme Court challenge to nationwide injunctions, and his direct negotiation with Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine. The author argues that the traditional understanding of politics and government is being upended, leading to a "new," uniquely American world order.
Main Themes and Important Ideas:
1. The "Surreality" of 2025 and Trump's "Political Alchemy":
The author posits that 2025 is characterized by a "surreal motif," where historical events are not just breaking records but are "historical alchemy that’s cooking up a novel element." This involves a unique combination of personalities (Trump, Musk), technologies (AI, internet), and a shifting global order.
"Surreal" is defined as something "beyond reality or above the real," a distortion or exaggeration leading to a dreamlike quality, distinct from being merely "unreal."
Trump is presented as the driving force behind this surreality, with examples like casually renaming the Gulf of Mexico and openly discussing annexing Greenland and Canada. The author emphasizes, "Who cares what anyone thinks or says about it? Next."
The media and many struggle to comprehend these events, conditioned by past political norms. They often assume Trump is bluffing, mirroring past assumptions about his border wall and other policies. The author argues, "...here we are—watching the impossible become inevitable."
The author uses the metaphor of Christopher Nolan's Inception to describe the current state: "...a dramatic scene unfolds (and refolds) inside a bizarre lucid dream... warping beyond all physical limits while somehow preserving an indescribable sense of coherent reality."
Trump is portrayed as "reimagining government" and a "new, new world order," moving at "hypersonic speeds" and untethered by traditional political constraints.
2. Joe Biden's "Fake Presidency" and the Autopen Scandal:
The newsletter contrasts Trump's actions with the "presidency of unreality" under Joe Biden, highlighting Alina Habba's video exposing a "fake movie set Oval Office" with a teleprompter. This is presented as evidence of Biden's reliance on scripts and the media's complicity in propagating "unreal fakery."
The central controversy revolves around Biden's alleged excessive use of an autopen to sign official documents, including executive orders and pardons. The author cites a report by the Oversight Project at the Heritage Foundation finding that "nearly every single Biden executive order was not signed by the presidential cabbage but by the presidential auto-signing machine."
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's call for a DOJ investigation into the legality of these autopen signatures is highlighted, raising questions about whether Biden had the requisite "informed consent." "It raises an intriguing question: if Biden didn’t know what his rogue autopen was signing, then who did ? And if it wasn’t Biden, are all those pardons legal? Remember— the key question over legality is informed consent."
Reports from the New York Post alleging that a key Biden aide may have abused the autopen are mentioned.
In response, President Trump is reported to have signed a "strict new order" limiting the use of the presidential autopen, emphasizing that it should never be used for official acts and requiring at least two witnesses for any Trump signature.
Trump's own comments are quoted: "You don’t use autopen. Number one, it’s disrespectful to the office. Number two, maybe it’s not even valid. Biden had no idea what the hell he was doing."
The author questions the reality of Biden's presidency, asking, "what, if anything, was real about Biden’s presidency? And if not Biden, who was the real president?"
3. Trump's Supreme Court Battle Against Nationwide Injunctions:
Trump's legal team has appealed to the Supreme Court for a stay of a Maryland court's preliminary injunction against his new birthright citizenship rules, combining it with similar injunctions from Washington and Massachusetts.
The appeal targets the "epidemic of federal district courts issuing a record-shattering raft of national injunctions" that allegedly "micromanage the executive branch down to a nub."
The brief describes these injunctions as creating an "anti-federalist miasmi of complicated and conflicting rules."
The author expects the Supreme Court to address several key themes: Separation of Powers (unelected judges acting as "super-legislators"), Judicial Overreach (injunctions traditionally applying only to named plaintiffs), and the Forum-Shopping Problem (cherry-picking liberal courts for political motivations).
The author believes the Trump team strategically allowed these conflicting rulings to accumulate to create a "perfect storm of legal absurdity" that the Supreme Court cannot ignore. "President Trump’s lawyers waited for the precise right moment to strike— not just to fight a single injunction, but to force the Court to tackle the systemic problem."
4. Trump-Putin Negotiation Masterclass on Ukraine:
The newsletter highlights a direct interaction between Trump and Putin regarding Ukrainian troops surrounded in Kursk.
It started with a Trump tweet (on Truth Social) requesting that Putin "spare the lives of Ukrainian troops."
Putin publicly addressed his Security Council, stating he had read Trump's appeal and would guarantee the lives and "decent treatment" of Ukrainian troops if they surrendered, emphasizing this was "in response to Trump’s ask."
The author criticizes corporate media for framing this as Putin's "demand for Ukraine to surrender," arguing that it was actually a "concession" and shows "progress" in peace negotiations.
Trump is credited with masterfully deploying the negotiating technique of "incremental agreement." By starting with an easier issue (the lives of the surrounded troops), he makes future agreements more likely.
This is portrayed as a "win for both parties," with Putin appearing reasonable and working towards a deal, while Trump advances his goal of "to stop the killing."
The author notes Ukraine's defiant denial that its troops are surrounded, suggesting this is a desperate attempt to avoid ordering a surrender. The inevitable question will be whether Ukraine truly wants peace.
The author concludes that Trump "meaningfully convinced Putin to change Russian military policy—on Twitter," while Ukraine is increasingly isolated.
Overall Tone:
The tone of the newsletter is highly supportive of Donald Trump and deeply critical of Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. It employs strong, often hyperbolic language ("fake presidency," "presidential cabbage," "legal absurdity") and presents a narrative of Trump as a visionary leader challenging the established order and overcoming the resistance of a biased media and entrenched political opposition. The author views Trump's actions as bold and effective, ushering in a "new," uniquely American era.
Potential Implications:
The ideas presented in this newsletter, if reflecting a significant segment of public opinion, could have several implications:
Continued polarization and distrust in mainstream media narratives.
Increased pressure on the Supreme Court to address the issue of nationwide injunctions.
A perception that Trump's unconventional diplomatic approaches are effective.
Further questioning of the legitimacy of past and present government actions under President Biden.
Quote to Note:
On the "surreality" of 2025: "We’re living through historical alchemy that’s cooking up a novel element. A unique combination of disparate material factors are melding together in an accelerating spontaneous reaction."
On Biden's autopen use: "At this point, the better questions might be: what, if anything, was real about Biden’s presidency? And if not Biden, who was the real president?"
On Trump's negotiation with Putin: "President Trump masterfully deployed a well-known negotiating technique called incremental agreement. Rather than trying to get your adversary to agree to a large, complicated deal, you start by peeling off the easiest issues one-by-one."
Summary
This source is a newsletter-style commentary published on March 15, 2025, titled "Coffee & Covid 2025 ☕️ POLITICAL ALCHEMY." It presents a critical perspective on current events, particularly focusing on the perceived "surreality" of the political landscape under President Trump and the alleged "fakery" of President Biden's presidency. The author, Jeff Childers, delves into specific examples such as the controversy surrounding Biden's use of an autopen, Trump's Supreme Court battle against nationwide injunctions, and a purported negotiation masterclass between Trump and Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict. The newsletter aims to highlight what the author sees as unprecedented and transformative shifts in governance and international relations, framed as a departure from traditional expectations.
Discuss Trump's political alchemy.
The sources describe Trump's political alchemy as a phenomenon that goes beyond simply breaking records; it's about cooking up a novel element through a unique combination of disparate material factors in an accelerating spontaneous reaction1 .... These factors include unique human personalities like Trump himself, novel technologies, and a nascent global world empire2 . This alchemy is seen as melding together to create a completely new type of surreal substance, an entire, novel reality3 .
The term "surreal" is broken down as "beyond reality" or "above the real," implying a distortion or exaggeration of reality itself, leading to a dreamlike quality3 . Examples provided in the source to illustrate Trump's political alchemy include:
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Casually renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America without lengthy bureaucratic processes4 .
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Openly and repeatedly discussing the annexation of Greenland and Canada, arguing for America's need for Arctic security and Canada's economic dependence on the US4 . The fact that these ideas are being seriously discussed is considered surreal5 .
The author emphasizes that many, including the media, struggle to comprehend that these things are actually happening, conditioned as they are to politicians not meaning what they say5 . They often assume Trump is bluffing, similar to assumptions made about his border wall, the move of the US embassy to Jerusalem, and tariffs on China, all of which eventually materialized6 .
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Unexpected actions: Trump is seen as doing things no one expects, moving beyond traditional political norms4 .
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Hypersonic speed: Events are unfolding at a pace previously considered impossible in the real world6 ....
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Reimagining government: Trump isn't just reinventing government but reimagining a "new, new world order"7 .
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Rewriting the rules: He is described as rewriting the rules of politics in mid-flight, unconcerned with the politically "impossible"8 .
The negotiation with President Putin regarding the Ukrainian troops in Kursk is presented as another instance of Trump's unique political maneuvering, employing the negotiating technique of incremental agreement to achieve progress9 . By requesting Putin to spare the lives of the troops via a Truth Social post, Trump indirectly influenced Russian policy, a move described as meaningfully convincing Putin to change policy on social media10 ....
In essence, Trump's political alchemy, as depicted in the source, is about his ability to act in ways that defy traditional political expectations, rapidly reshaping reality and international relations through his unique personality and approach, leading to a "surreal" political landscape2 ....
Discuss Biden's autopen signatures.
The sources discuss Joe Biden's use of an autopen to sign documents extensively, characterizing it as part of the "surreality" of 20251 ....
Initially, the discussion contrasts President Trump's frequent unscripted remarks with Joe Biden's appearances in what Trump's lawyer Alina Habba revealed to be a green-screened studio where Biden read from teleprompters1 .... This is presented as an element of "unreality" propagated by the media4 .
The issue of Biden's autopen use gained prominence with a UK Daily Mail report highlighting that Biden's autopen signature appeared on almost every document5 . The article provides historical context, noting that President Eisenhower began using the autopen for letters and thank-you cards, and President Obama infamously used it to sign a Patriot Act extension5 . A subsequent DOJ opinion deemed autopen signatures legal if authorized by the president who knew the document's content6 . The source suggests that Biden "fully embraced that philosophy and went wild with it," allegedly autosigning even non-official items2 .
Independent researchers at the Oversight Project (Heritage Foundation) compared Biden's executive order signatures and found that nearly every one was signed by the autopen, including pardons such as the Fauci pardon and pardons for his own family2 .... This led Missouri's Attorney General Andrew Bailey to ask the DOJ to investigate whether Biden knew what his autopen was signing7 .... The source raises the question of the legality of these actions if Biden lacked informed consent8 .
Further fueling the controversy, the New York Post reported that Biden sources suspected a key aide of abusing the autopen, exceeding their authority to sign official documents on Biden's behalf9 . The Post noted a "shut up and don't ask questions" culture within Biden's White House10 .
Reacting to this news, President Trump signed a strict new order limiting the use of the presidential autopen, explicitly prohibiting its use for official documents like EOs, bills, appointments, pardons, and nominations10 . In a speech at the Department of Justice, Trump commented on the "burgeoning Biden autopen scandal," stating it was disrespectful and potentially invalid, suggesting Biden "had no idea what the hell he was doing"11 .
The author of the source argues that the extensive use of green screens and autopen signatures by Biden's administration has blurred the line between official reality and "movie-magic stage management"3 . This raises questions about the authenticity of Biden's presidency and who was truly in charge3 .
In the discussion section following the article, a commenter suggests that Biden's autopen signatures could be in legal jeopardy due to findings about his mental competency made by Hurr in relation to classified documents12 .
Overall, the source presents Biden's extensive use of the autopen as a significant and controversial issue, raising questions about the legitimacy and awareness behind official presidential actions.
Discuss Supreme Court appeal.
The sources discuss a significant Supreme Court appeal filed by President Trump's legal team1 .... This appeal directly addresses the issue of nationwide injunctions that have been issued by federal district courts1 ....
Here are the key aspects of this appeal as described in the sources:
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The Specific Injunctions: The appeal challenges a preliminary injunction from a Maryland court that shut down President Trump's new birthright citizenship rules2 . This appeal combines the Maryland case with two other similar injunctions issued by courts in Washington and Massachusetts2 .
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The Broader Issue: "Universal Injunctions": The central focus of the appeal is to confront the "epidemic" of federal district courts issuing what are described as "record-shattering raft of national injunctions"1 .... These injunctions are criticized for micromanaging the executive branch and allowing liberal judges to create and enforce their own political policy positions2 .
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The Problem of Forum Shopping: The appellate brief argues that these injunctions are often empowered by "clever forum shopping"3 . This involves strategically filing lawsuits in liberal, Trump-resistant district courts to obtain favorable rulings3 .... The result is a "patchwork of interlocked or 'overlaying' orders" that create a confusing and conflicting set of rules across the country, described as an "anti-federalist miasmi"3 .
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Questions of Judicial Overreach: The appeal directly asks the Supreme Court to consider the scope of judicial power and whether district courts can extend judicial protection to individuals beyond the specific plaintiffs in a lawsuit, potentially including "everyone in the entire world, including illegal immigrants who haven’t even entered the country yet"3 .
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Historical Context: The source notes that the Supreme Court has "delicately danced around" the issue of universal injunctions for decades without definitively limiting their scope5 . However, conservative justices like Thomas and Gorsuch have often expressed "deep skepticism" about district courts wielding such broad policy-shaping power, especially against the executive branch5 .
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Key Themes Expected in the Supreme Court's Analysis: The author anticipates several key themes will emerge from the Supreme Court's consideration of this appeal4 ...:
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Separation of Powers: Universal injunctions are seen as allowing "unelected district judges" to act like "super-legislators", overriding executive action without proper checks, thus challenging the constitutional balance of powers5 .
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Judicial Overreach versus Proper Relief: The traditional understanding is that injunctions should apply only to "specific, named plaintiffs", not hypothetical or future parties, let alone the entire nation or beyond4 . The Supreme Court is expected to likely reaffirm this stricter standard4 .
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Forum-Shopping Problem: The Trump team's brief emphasizes the "coordinated lawfare of cherry-picking liberal courts" to engineer politically motivated injunctions4 . The Supreme Court might set new limits to prevent a few progressive district judges from effectively governing the entire nation from the bench4 .
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Strategic Timing of the Appeal: The author suggests that President Trump's legal team deliberately waited for a significant number of these national injunctions to accumulate, creating a "critical mass of conflicting, overlapping, and contradictory rulings"6 . This strategy aims to make the issue of judicial overreach so evident and problematic that the Supreme Court cannot ignore it7 . The goal is not just to fight individual injunctions but to force the Court to address the systemic problem7 .
In summary, this Supreme Court appeal is presented as a crucial step in challenging the practice of nationwide injunctions, raising fundamental questions about the separation of powers, the proper scope of judicial relief, and the potential for forum shopping to undermine the executive branch's ability to implement policy4 .... The author believes the timing is perfect to force the Supreme Court to finally address this long-standing issue6 ....
Discuss Trump-Putin negotiation.
The source details a recent interaction between President Trump and President Putin that is characterized as a "public negotiation dance"1 . This interaction concerns the situation of Ukrainian troops surrounded in the Kursk salient1 ....
The sequence of events, as described in the source, unfolds as follows:
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President Trump posted on Truth Social, requesting that President Putin spare the lives of the Ukrainian troops in Kursk2 .
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President Putin then addressed his Security Council, stating that he had read Trump's appeal. He announced that if the Ukrainian troops lay down their arms and surrender, they would be guaranteed life and decent treatment under international law and Russian Federation laws2 .
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Putin specifically emphasized that this new policy was "in response to Trump's ask"3 . He indicated that a corresponding order from Ukraine's military-political leadership for the troops to surrender was needed to effectively implement Trump's appeal3 .
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Interestingly, Ukraine defiantly claimed that its Kursk troops were not surrounded and therefore had no reason to surrender3 .
The author of the source interprets this exchange as a demonstration of President Trump masterfully deploying the negotiating technique of "incremental agreement"4 . This technique involves starting with the easiest issues to gain initial agreement, making subsequent agreements easier to achieve4 .
The author argues that this interaction was a "win for both parties"5 :
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Putin provided Trump with a visible incremental agreement that aligned with Trump's stated goal of stopping the killing5 .
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Putin gained points for appearing reasonable and willing to work towards a deal, which contradicted the media narrative of him stonewalling5 .
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Putin also strategically put Ukraine in a difficult position: if they refuse to order their troops to surrender, Russia would be "fully justified in wiping them out," and the blame could then fall on Kiev for their "stubborn intransigence"5 ....
The corporate media is criticized for missing the significance of Putin's concession, instead framing the story as Putin simply demanding Ukraine's surrender7 . The author contends that Putin's response to Trump's suggestion represents progress in delicate peace negotiations7 .
The author concludes that Trump's action of meaningfully convincing Putin to change Russian military policy via a social media post is noteworthy, while Ukraine's reaction of denying the battlefield situation is seen as a sign of their dwindling options in the face of ongoing peace deal negotiations8 . The key question posed is whether Ukraine truly desires peace8 .
Discuss Year of surreality.
The source you provided, "☕️ POLITICAL ALCHEMY ☙ Saturday, March 15, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠," extensively discusses 2025 as the "Year of the Snake" with a central motif of surreality1 . According to the author, this year is not just about breaking records but about "historical alchemy that’s cooking up a novel element," where a unique combination of disparate factors are melding together in an accelerating and spontaneous reaction2 .
The source defines "surreal" by breaking down its etymology: the French prefix sur, meaning above, beyond, or over, and the Latin root realis, meaning actual, existing, or true. Therefore, surreal literally means something beyond reality or above the real3 . It's distinguished from "unreal," which suggests something imaginary; rather, surreal implies a distortion or exaggeration of reality to the point of acquiring a dreamlike quality3 .
Several factors are identified as contributing to this "surreality":
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Absolutely unique human personalities, such as Trump and Musk2 .
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Novel technologies, including A.I., worldwide wireless internet, and ubiquitous handheld devices2 .
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A nascent global world empire forming from the remnants of Pax Americana into something completely new2 .
The author provides several examples to illustrate the surreal nature of 2025:
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President Trump casually renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America without any formal process4 .
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Trump openly and repeatedly discussing the annexation of Greenland and Canada, arguing for America's need for Greenland's Arctic security and Canada's economic dependence on the U.S.4 .... The fact that these discussions are happening seriously is seen as a key aspect of the surreality5 .
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The media's stunned disbelief and struggle to comprehend these events, often retreating into the assumption that Trump must be bluffing5 .... This mirrors past disbelief regarding Trump's promises like the border wall and the embassy move to Jerusalem, which eventually became reality6 .
The author uses Christopher Nolan's movie Inception as a metaphor for 2025's surreality, comparing it to the scene where the cityscape of Paris bends and reshapes impossibly while maintaining a sense of coherent reality7 . This illustrates how the world is reorganizing itself into something structurally sound but beyond traditional expectations, with the laws of political physics bending in unprecedented ways7 .
President Trump is presented as a key figure who "saw possibilities that no one else saw"8 . He is not just reinventing government but reimagining it and a new world order, leading to a feeling that history is not behaving as expected, with events happening remarkably fast and openly8 . This makes 2025 feel surreal because the old world order is breaking apart, and something new and uniquely American is taking shape, the exact nature of which is still unknown8 .... The author describes the experience as being passengers on an "unidentified flying vessel moving at impossible speeds," where the old world is folding in on itself Inception-style9 .
This concept of the "Year of Surreality" is further illustrated by the discussion of Biden's presidency as potentially being one of "unreality" due to the alleged use of green screens and the extensive use of the autopen for signing documents10 .... The questions raised about Biden's awareness of what he was signing and the potential abuse of the autopen by aides contribute to this sense of a distorted reality14 ....
The Trump-Putin negotiation on social media regarding the Ukrainian troops in Kursk is also presented as a surreal event, where significant diplomatic progress seems to be happening through unconventional channels18 ....
Finally, the Supreme Court appeal challenging nationwide injunctions can also be seen as part of this "surreality," as it tackles a fundamental aspect of the balance of power within the government and questions the traditional scope of judicial relief21 .... The deliberate strategy to let judicial overreach become extreme before challenging it at the Supreme Court also fits the theme of unexpected and unconventional actions18 ....
In essence, the "Year of Surreality" in the source describes a period in 2025 characterized by unprecedented events, driven by unique individuals and new technologies, where traditional norms and expectations are being defied, leading to a reality that feels distorted and dreamlike2 ....
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The year 2025 is characterized by a profound "surreality motif" where historical events are not just setting new records but represent a "historical alchemy" creating a novel reality "beyond reality"1 .... This overarching theme is established early on and frames the interpretation of subsequent events.
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President Trump is fundamentally "reimagining" government and building a "new world order" through actions that defy traditional political norms and expectations4 . This highlights the transformative and unconventional nature attributed to Trump's leadership.
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The extensive and potentially unauthorized use of the presidential autopen by Joe Biden to sign official documents, including executive orders and pardons, has created a significant scandal raising questions about the legality and legitimacy of those actions5 .... This is a major focus with significant implications for the validity of past presidential acts.
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Trump's legal team has strategically appealed to the Supreme Court to challenge the widespread issuance of nationwide injunctions by lower courts, aiming to curb judicial overreach and restore the intended separation of powers7 .... This legal battle has the potential to significantly impact the balance of power between the judiciary and the executive branches.
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President Trump is engaging in a direct and public negotiation with Russian President Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict, utilizing unconventional methods such as social media to influence Russia's decisions9 .... This demonstrates a novel approach to international diplomacy and conflict resolution.
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Trump's successful, publicly acknowledged request to Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian troops in Kursk if they surrender illustrates his use of an "incremental agreement" negotiation tactic to de-escalate conflict10 .... This provides a concrete example of Trump's negotiation strategy and its apparent effectiveness.
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The corporate media is portrayed as largely failing to understand and accurately report on the "surreal" political landscape of 2025, often clinging to outdated assumptions and misinterpreting events like the Trump-Putin negotiations12 .... This highlights a perceived disconnect between the media narrative and the reality described in the source.
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Joe Biden's presidency is depicted as largely artificial ("fake presidency") involving a "fake oval office" with green screens and reliance on teleprompters for scripted remarks, contrasting sharply with President Trump's unscripted communication style14 .... This underscores a central criticism of Biden's leadership presented in the source.
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In response to the controversy surrounding Biden's autopen use, President Trump has issued a strict new order that significantly restricts the use of the presidential autopen for official actions, emphasizing in-person signing with witnesses17 .... This highlights a direct contrast in how the two presidents approach the formality and authority of their office.
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The author posits that the established "old world order" is disintegrating, making way for a "uniquely American" new order, the specifics of which are still unfolding but which Trump has optimistically termed a "Golden Age"4 ....** This suggests a broader historical shift occurring beyond specific political events.
The central motif for 2025 is "surreality," which signifies events that are not mere extensions of the past but rather a novel combination of factors creating a reality beyond traditional expectations. This differs from 2024's "broken records" motif, which implied incremental changes along existing paths.
The author uses "surreal" to describe the distortion or exaggeration of reality to the point of feeling dreamlike. Etymologically, "sur" is a French prefix meaning "above, beyond, or over," and "realis" is a Latin root meaning "actual, existing, or true," so surreal means something beyond or above reality.
The media has traditionally approached politicians' pronouncements with skepticism, assuming they are often bluffing, posturing, or trolling, due to a history of politicians saying one thing and meaning another. This approach is inadequate for understanding Trump because he often says and does things directly and consistently, defying traditional political norms.
The author uses the Inception scene of Paris bending and reshaping in impossible ways as a metaphor for 2025's surreality. It illustrates how the world is reorganizing into something structurally sound but beyond traditional expectations, where the laws of political physics are bending in unprecedented ways.
The extensive use of the autopen raises legal questions about whether President Biden actually authorized the signatures and knew what the documents said, particularly for significant acts like executive orders and pardons. The lack of clear evidence of his informed consent could challenge the legality of these actions.
The Trump legal team's strategy was to allow a "critical mass" of conflicting and overlapping nationwide injunctions from lower courts to accumulate before appealing to the Supreme Court. This approach aimed to highlight the systemic problem of judicial overreach and force the Supreme Court to address the issue directly.
A "universal injunction" is a court order that extends judicial protection beyond the specific plaintiffs in a lawsuit to everyone in the entire country (or even beyond), effectively blocking executive branch actions nationwide. The author suggests the Supreme Court might limit these due to concerns about the separation of powers, judicial overreach beyond specific relief, and the problem of forum shopping.
The interaction began with a Trump tweet on Truth Social requesting that President Putin spare the lives of Ukrainian troops surrounded in Kursk. Putin publicly addressed his Security Council, stating he had read Trump's appeal and would guarantee the troops' safety and decent treatment if they surrendered.
The negotiating technique of "incremental agreement" involves starting with easier issues to gain agreement, making subsequent agreements easier to achieve. The author argues Trump used this by first suggesting Russia spare the Ukrainian troops, achieving a small but significant concession that moves towards a larger peace deal.
The central question Ukraine will increasingly face is whether it truly desires peace or intends to continue the conflict, particularly as negotiating options narrow and the consequences of refusing to surrender become more dire for its surrounded troops.
Surreality: A state characterized by a distortion or exaggeration of reality to the point where things acquire a dreamlike quality; something beyond or above the actual or existing.
Political Alchemy: A metaphorical term used by the author to describe the unique and unpredictable combination of disparate factors (personalities, technologies, global forces) that are rapidly transforming the political landscape in novel and unexpected ways.
Autopen: A mechanical device used to automatically sign documents, often employed by presidents to handle a large volume of signatures. Its overuse by President Biden raises questions about the authenticity and legality of official documents.
Universal Injunction: A court order issued by a federal district court that prohibits the government from enforcing a policy not only against the plaintiffs in the case but against everyone nationwide. The article discusses the controversy surrounding their scope and potential for judicial overreach.
Forum Shopping: The practice of litigants strategically choosing to file a lawsuit in a particular court or jurisdiction that they believe will be more favorable to their case, often highlighted in the context of obtaining nationwide injunctions from specific district courts.
Incremental Agreement: A negotiation technique where parties start by resolving smaller, easier issues to build momentum and trust, making it more likely to reach agreement on larger, more complex issues later.
Pax Americana: A term referring to a period of relative peace in the Western Hemisphere and later the world, often associated with the dominant influence and power of the United States. The author suggests it is evolving into something "completely new."
Lawfare: The strategic use of legal systems and institutions to achieve political or military goals. The article discusses the Trump team's "lawfare plan" in challenging legal obstacles.
Two-Tiered Justice: A concept referring to a system where there is a perceived inequality in how the law is applied, with different standards or treatment for different groups or individuals. President Trump is quoted referencing this.
TRO (Temporary Restraining Order): A short-term court order that temporarily prohibits a party from taking a certain action, often issued ex parte (without notice to the other party) until a more formal hearing can be held. The article mentions a "nationwide epidemic of TROs and injunctions."