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1. 'No Enrichment Means No Deal'
Author: Mike Whitney
Source URL: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/05/mike-whitney/no-enrichment-means-no-deal/

2. Boomers, Let's Face It: The Math Doesn't Work
Author: Charles Hugh Smith
Source URL: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/05/charles-hugh-smith/boomers-lets-face-it-the-math-doesnt-work/

3. Denmark, Europe’s poster child for “renewable” energy, reverses 40-year-old ban on nuclear energy
Author: Rhoda Wilson
Source URL: https://expose-news.com/2025/05/22/denmark-europes-poster-child-for-renewable-energy-reverses-40-year-old-ban-on-nuclear-energy/

4. They are Burning the Books
Author: Larry Romanoff
Source URL: https://www.bluemoonofshanghai.com/politics/en-larry-romanoff-they-are-burning-the-books/

5. India–Pakistan War: The Winners and the Losers
Author: Pepe Escobar
Source URL: https://www.unz.com/pescobar/india-pakistan-war-the-winners-and-the-losers/

6. Navy Admiral Corrupt? How Utterly Disturbing!
Author: Karen Kwiatkowski
Source URL: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/05/karen-kwiatkowski/navy-admiral-corrupt-how-utterly-disturbing/

7. Suspended On Facebook - Follow Up On The Dog Drama
Author: Joachim Bartoll
Source URL: https://joachimbartoll.com/2025/05/23/suspended-on-facebook-follow-up-on-the-dog-drama/

8. U.N. Warnings: The Possible Liquidation of Human Freedom and Democracy Instrumented by Neurotechnologies
Author: Mojmir Babacek
Source URL: https://www.globalresearch.ca/un-warnings-the-possible-liquidation-of-human-freedom-and-democracy-instrumented-by-neurotechnologies/5856997

9. The Genius Checklist: Nine Paradoxical Tips on How You Can Become a Creative Genius
Author: Miles Mathis
Source URL: https://mileswmathis.com/iq2.pdf

Additional Sources (without explicit URLs):

• America’s Real Foreign Policy by Paul Craig Roberts
  (URL not explicitly provided)

• Disappearing People by Jacob G. Hornberger
  (URL not explicitly provided)

• End of an Era by Taki Theodoracopulos
  (URL not explicitly provided)

• Leftist Plantation: It’s Now 'Treason' For White Farmers To Leave South Africa? by Brandon Smith
  (URL not explicitly provided)

• Neocons and Their Push for the Next Big War by Doug Casey
  (URL not explicitly provided)

Executive Summary:

The provided sources cover a disparate range of topics, including international relations and conflict (Iran, Ukraine, India-Pakistan), domestic political and social issues (civil liberties, immigration, South African farmers), economic concerns (entitlements, government corruption), energy policy (nuclear power in Denmark), personal well-being (keeping dreams alive), legal disputes (dog ownership), intelligence testing, and perceived societal manipulation through technology and information control. Several sources express strong anti-establishment sentiments, particularly critical of US foreign policy, government corruption, and perceived attempts to control or manipulate populations. A recurring theme is the notion of deliberate instigation of conflict by powerful entities for strategic or financial gain, and a deep distrust of official narratives and institutions. Concerns about the erosion of individual freedoms and the potential misuse of advanced technologies are also prominent.

Main Themes and Key Ideas:

• US Foreign Policy and the Instigation of Conflict:

• Several sources argue that the US actively instigates conflicts for its own strategic benefit.

• The situation with Iran is presented as a deliberate attempt by Washington to create a pretext for war, similar to how the Ukraine conflict is framed as Washington encouraging Kiev to provoke Russia.

• Quote: “Washington lured Tehran into nuclear “talks” with the clear intention of creating a pretext for launching a war on Iran.” ("'No Enrichment Means No Deal' - LewRockwell")

• Iran is asserted to have an "inalienable right" to nuclear enrichment for peaceful purposes under international treaty, which the US is violating.

• Quote: "neither Trump nor anyone else can selectively order Iran to stop doing what is clearly permitted under an internationally recognized treaty." ("'No Enrichment Means No Deal' - LewRockwell")

• The India-Pakistan conflict is viewed as an attack on the BRICS alliance from within, orchestrated by "usual suspects bent on unleashing various degrees of Hybrid War and Divide and Rule across the Global South." ("India–Pakistan war: The winners and the losers, by Pepe Escobar - The Unz Review")

• There is a suggestion that the India-Pakistan air battle served as a "live test on the one and only thing the USA was anxious about: the military technology of China vs the West." ("India–Pakistan war: The winners and the losers, by Pepe Escobar - The Unz Review", comment by antibeast)

• The idea of a "military industrial complex" profiting from war and influencing the state is highlighted.

• Quote: "War is a Racket.” The racket is about making money from the state, influencing the state for personal profit, and it is about a business of war that destroys goods, and replaces old debts coming due with new debts that the state pushes to the far future." ("Navy Admiral Corrupt? How Utterly Disturbing! - LewRockwell")

• Erosion of Civil Liberties and Government Control:

• There is a strong warning against surrendering civil liberties, drawing parallels to losing the right to bear arms.

• Quote: "If Americans surrender their civil liberties for the pretense of safety or security, they will likely find that they will only make that mistake once..." ("Disappearing People - LewRockwell")

• The concept of "disappearing people" into confinement centers is used as a stark example of potential authoritarianism.

• The South African government is accused of labeling white farmers leaving the country as "treasonous" to prevent a mass exodus that would lead to the country's collapse.

• Quote: “Let us not sugar-coat this: when South Africans—whether political parties or private citizens—go to the USA to solicit intervention or publicly declare persecution, they commit an act tantamount to treason." ("Leftist Plantation: It’s Now 'Treason' For White Farmers To Leave South Africa? - LewRockwell")

• Advanced neurotechnologies are presented as a potential tool for manipulating individuals and eroding democracy, with concerns raised about their use for "brainwashing" and influencing decision-making.

• Quote: “Neurotechnologies challenge the foundations of the human rights system and can be used in ways that may erode democracy and the rule of law… Neurotechnologies can be used to interfere and manipulate individuals. Through neuromodulation devices, the physical and mental processes of a person’s inner sphere can be altered in ways similar to ‘brainwashing’…” ("U.N. Warnings: The Possible Liquidation of Human Freedom and Democracy Instrumented by Neurotechnologies - Global Research")

• There is a suggestion that the development of such technologies is classified and potentially being used by states for control.

• Societal and Economic Decline:

• Concerns are raised about the sustainability of "open-ended entitlement programs," stating that "Hard choices—triage—must be made, as doing nothing is choosing to let the ship sink." ("Boomers, Let's Face It: The Math Doesn't Work - LewRockwell")

• Government corruption is highlighted through the case of a Navy Admiral convicted of bribery, presented as indicative of a broader systemic issue where "the easiest way to become a millionaire these days is to work for the government." ("Navy Admiral Corrupt? How Utterly Disturbing! - LewRockwell")

• The US military is criticized as being "the most expensive, most incompetent, most wasteful, and most worthless on the planet." ("Navy Admiral Corrupt? How Utterly Disturbing! - LewRockwell")

• Energy Policy and the Reconsideration of Nuclear Power:

• Denmark's decision to reconsider its ban on nuclear energy is presented as a significant shift, driven by the acknowledgement that intermittent renewables like wind and solar "alone cannot ensure grid reliability." ("Denmark, Europe’s poster child for “renewable” energy, reverses 40-year-old ban on nuclear energy - The Expose")

• Other European countries like Germany, Italy, and Spain are also reportedly reassessing nuclear power due to vulnerabilities exposed by reliance on renewables.

• Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are being explored as a potential solution to complement renewables and provide stable baseload power.

• Quote: “Wind and solar are good as long as you have wind and sunshine,” said Rasmussen. “But you have to have a non-fossil baseload.” ("Denmark, Europe’s poster child for “renewable” energy, reverses 40-year-old ban on nuclear energy - The Expose")

• Identity, Immigration, and Cultural Concerns:

• Opposition to mass immigration is framed not as hostility towards "brown people," but as a defense of "territoriality" and the preservation of the demographic and cultural character of traditional lands.

• Quote: "Whites, especially of conservative, rightist, or nationalist bent, have no problem being around ‘brown’ people. They just don’t want their own traditional white/European or white-established-and-developed lands taken over by nonwhites." ("The Dirty Canard about White People Opposing Mass Immigration because They Don't Want to be around 'Brown' People, by Jung-Freud - The Unz Review")

• The concept of a "Jewish supremacist domination" influencing Western governments and driving policies like mass immigration to Western countries is presented.

• Quote: "As long as white people in the West support their governments that reject national sovereignty in favor of Jewish supremacist domination, their fates will be embroiled in Western destabilization of the world, leading to mass migration of refugees to the West." ("The Dirty Canard about White People Opposing Mass Immigration because They Don't Want to be around 'Brown' People, by Jung-Freud - The Unz Review")

• Some comments within this source express overtly racist views and conspiracy theories regarding Jewish influence and the concept of "White genocide."

• Personal Resilience and Maintaining Dreams:

• Despite the broader societal concerns, one source emphasizes the importance of keeping one's dreams alive as a means of success, survival, and happiness.

• Quote: "Keep your dreams close to you for as long as you live. Never let them go." ("Keep Your Dreams Alive - The Expose")

• Dreams are presented as a source of hope and vision to combat misery and depression.

• Critiques of Authority and Institutions:

• Skepticism towards official legal processes and authorities is evident in the personal account of a dog ownership dispute, where the author questions the legitimacy and jurisdiction of the Swedish Enforcement Authority. ("Suspended On Facebook - Follow Up On The Dog Drama - Joachim Bartoll Official")

• Distrust in standardized testing and official narratives is expressed in the personal reflections on intelligence testing.

• Quote: "Later, when I became aware of all this and looked at some practice tests, I found the whole thing to be a joke, to be honest." ("https://mileswmathis.com/iq2.pdf")

Most Important Ideas or Facts:

• The assertion that US foreign policy actively seeks to instigate conflicts (Iran, Ukraine) for strategic pretexts.

• The claim that Iran has an "inalienable right" to nuclear enrichment under international law.

• The warning about the irreversible loss of civil liberties if surrendered for perceived safety.

• The accusation that the South African government is using "treason" charges to prevent white farmers from leaving and highlighting persecution.

• The growing concern in Europe, exemplified by Denmark, about the reliability of renewable energy and the reconsideration of nuclear power.

• The potential for advanced neurotechnologies to be used for manipulating individuals and undermining democracy, with this technology potentially being classified and used by states.

• The argument that opposition to mass immigration is primarily about territoriality and cultural preservation, rather than racial animus.

• The presence of conspiracy theories linking immigration and other societal changes to "Jewish supremacist domination."

• The call to maintain personal dreams as a form of resilience against societal pressures and challenges.

• The expression of deep distrust in government, official institutions, and potentially even widely accepted metrics like IQ tests.

Note: This briefing document presents the main themes and ideas as expressed in the provided sources. It does not endorse the views or claims made in these sources but aims to accurately summarize their content. Several of the sources express controversial and potentially harmful viewpoints.

1. 'No Enrichment Means No Deal' – LewRockwell By Mike Whitney, The Unz Review

• US demands on Iran's enrichment capabilities:
  U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated on ABC’s “This Week” that the U.S. has a very clear red line: enrichment, and cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability. 

• Iran considers nuclear enrichment non-negotiable:
  In four meetings in Oman since April, U.S. negotiators were explicitly told that nuclear enrichment was "non-negotiable" and "off the table". 

• U.S. envoy's comments seen as sabotage:
  The author believes Witkoff's announcement aims to sabotage nuclear talks, with no other explanation. 

• The demand is unlawful:
  The article titles the U.S. demand for "No Enrichment" as an "Unlawful Demand". 

• Pretext for war:
  Framed as a "Pretext For War On Iran" used by the Trump administration. 

• Publication info:
  Written by Mike Whitney; originally on The Unz Review; reprinted with permission on LewRockwell.com.

2. America’s Real Foreign Policy – LewRockwell By Paul Craig Roberts

• Difficulty recognizing facts:
  Western foreign policy and media struggle to acknowledge facts; false narratives often prevail over truth. 

• Policy-makers believe false narratives:
  Policymakers end up believing these narratives, increasing risk of miscalculations. 

• Purpose of Ukraine negotiations:
  The real goal is for the U.S. to exit Ukraine and focus on China, as stated by Wess Mitchell and Marco Rubio. 

• War against China as strategic priority:
  Rubio explicitly said the war against China is now the U.S. strategic focus. 

• Resources diverted from Indo-Pacific:
  Spending on Ukraine distracts from potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific. 

• Russia’s handling of Ukraine:
  Instead of defeating Ukraine quickly, Putin's approach created a weak image, sidelining Russia while Washington focuses on China.

3. Boomers, Let's Face It: The Math Doesn't Work – LewRockwell By Charles Hugh Smith

• Triage and sacrifices:
  Sacrifices must be distributed based on ability to pay, to protect the less able. 

• Emotional barriers to discussion:
  Difficult issues can't be discussed factually because emotions shut down rational debate. 

• Consequences of avoided issues:
  Unaddressed problems metastasize, leading to blame, resentment, and societal breakdown ("sinking the ship"). 

• Metaphor of Titanic:
  The ship has already hit the iceberg; passengers refuse to face facts and act. 

• Entitlement programs:
  Open-ended programs require unpopular limitations; inaction risks collapse. 

• Necessity of hard choices:
  Triage is essential; doing nothing means the ship sinks.

4. Denmark Reverses 40-Year-Old Ban on Nuclear Energy – The Expose By Rhoda Wilson

• Reversal of ban:
  Denmark, once Europe's poster child for renewables, reversed its 1985 ban on nuclear energy, which took effect in 2003. 

• Funding info:
  The Expose relies on reader support; not government-funded; claims mainstream media suppresses facts. 

• Censorship claims:
  Allegations of government and Big Tech trying to silence reports; encourages subscriptions for uncensored news. 

• Author's motivation:
  Rhoda Wilson became a full-time researcher reacting to a "global takeover" visible since COVID-19. 

• Hazards of wind turbines:
  Fire, falling, exposed cables, among hazards listed.

5. Disappearing People – LewRockwell By Jacob G. Hornberger

• Pinochet's disappearances:
  Used to terrorize Chileans into submission, inflicting psychological torture via uncertainty about loved ones' fates. 

• Legal protections:
  Due process, trial rights, habeas corpus aim to prevent such actions. 

• Preference for safety over liberty:
  Many support brutal systems, valuing safety over freedom, e.g., Bukele, Pinochet. 

• Historical pattern:
  Eagerness to trade liberty for safety is recurring; "guarded by a fox" analogy.

6. EN — Larry Romanoff: They are Burning the Books By Larry Romanoff

• Digital censorship:
  Deleting online documents is akin to burning books; internet search has become more difficult. 

• Gate-keeping:
  Google and ChatGPT act as "gate-keepers," controlling information flow. 

• Censorship methods:
  Removal of inconvenient content via pressure, threats, extortion—targeting especially uncomfortable historical documents.

7. End of an Era – LewRockwell By Taki Theodoracopulos

• Civilizational impermanence:
  Nothing lasts forever; human fallibility leads to collapse. 

• Ancient Athens:
  Considered the greatest early civilization, producing thinkers like Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and leaders like Pericles. 

• Election by lot:
  Leaders were sometimes chosen by drawing lots; served only one year to prevent corruption. 

• End of Athens’ civic experiment:
  Sparta and ambition led to its downfall.

8. India–Pakistan War: Winners and Losers – The Unz Review By Pepe Escobar

• Restricted image dissemination:
  Difficult to share images from the conflict. 

• Planes fallen:
  Multiple planes, including a French one, lost during the war. 

• Intercepted audio:
  Pakistan’s air chiefs played intercepted Indian pilot communications. 

• Chinese EW role:
  Main driver of the conflict’s outcome. 

• Major losers:
  France and Taiwan. 

• Winners:
  Israel, probing Pakistan’s defenses; gained Indian support on Gaza.

9. Keep Your Dreams Alive – The Expose By Rhoda Wilson

• Societal discouragement:
  Society discourages pursuing dreams, favoring practical roles. 

• Importance of dreams:
  Essential for success, survival, happiness; should be written down and actively pursued. 

• Society's focus:
  Needs workers and consumers; dreams are more genuine than societal rewards, which are fleeting. 

• Goal = dream + deadline:
  A motivational quote emphasizes this relationship.

10. Leftist Plantation: Treason for White Farmers? – LewRockwell By Brandon Smith

• South African officials:
  Plead with white farmers (Afrikaners) to stay; view departure as a security threat. 

• Mass exodus anticipation:
  Authorities secretly expect a large-scale departure, which would collapse the "fraudulent system". 

• Article source:
  Originally on Alt-Market.us; Brandon Smith, founder of the Alternative Market Project.

11. Navy Admiral Corrupt? – LewRockwell By Karen Kwiatkowski

• Smedley Butler’s proposal:
  Dismantle war profiteering by removing profit motive, conscripting industry leaders at low wages. 

• Critique of military:
  US military described as costly, incompetent, wasteful, worthless. 

• Trump’s pride:
  Celebrates the size of the military.

12. Neocons and Their Push for the Next Big War – LewRockwell By Doug Casey

• Article origin:
  Reprint from International Man. 

• Author info:
  Doug Casey, best-selling author, chairman of Casey Research. 

• Main focus:
  Neocons advocating for future wars.

13. Suspended on Facebook – Joachim Bartoll Official

• Work continuation:
  Will keep providing free info, despite suspension. 

• Motivation:
  "I’m not going anywhere," more fuel for the fire. 

• Services offered:
  Health, nutrition coaching, animal-based diets, fat loss. 

• Support request:
  Donations appreciated to cover webhosting. 

• Community:
  Uncensored forum at Ungovernable.se for discussion.

14. UN Warnings on Neurotechnologies – Global Research By Mojmir Babacek

• Human nervous system:
  Functions like a computer; can be connected to one. 

• Bodily fluids:
  Contain ions acting as antennas, conducting electrical signals. 

• Neurotech development:
  Companies creating thought-controlled interfaces, implants. 

• Suppressed info:
  UN recommends educating about risks; governments silence these efforts. 

• US ambitions:
  Suspected aim to use neurotech for global control, linked to US proposals and actions.

15. Miles Mathis – https://mileswmathis.com/iq2.pdf

• Presidential IQs:
  Criticizes Dean Simonton's estimates as promotional, inflated, and unreliable. 

• Method flaws:
  Leadership scores inflated; most presidents are just fronts. 

• Specific IQ claims:
  Believes Bush II, Reagan, Bush I, and others have lower IQs than claimed. 

• Celebrity IQs:
  Many are fake or exaggerated; promoted by search engines and IMDB. 

• Personal anecdotes:
  Negative experiences with standardized tests—questions changed after correct answers, confusing Latin score anomalies.

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Summary

This text, "Celebrity IQs" by Miles Mathis, challenges widely reported high IQ scores for celebrities and public figures, arguing these numbers are unsubstantiated and likely fabricated. The author uses his own impressive academic and intellectual achievements as a baseline to argue that the reported IQs for individuals like Bill Gates, Joe Biden, and even Abraham Lincoln are implausible and not supported by their backgrounds or known capabilities. Mathis contends that these inflated scores are part of a broader deception, promoting a false narrative of celebrity intelligence while also criticizing standardized tests themselves as flawed and unreliable measures of true intellect. He concludes by suggesting that genuine genius is rare and not found among the individuals typically celebrated for their supposed high IQs in popular culture.

Discussion on Celebrity IQs

• Based on the sources provided, the topic of celebrity IQs is discussed, particularly focusing on the skepticism surrounding widely reported figures for public figures and entertainers. 

• According to one source written by Miles Mathis, there is a significant challenge to the reported IQ scores of many celebrities and political figures. 

• The author expresses skepticism about IQ tests themselves, finding them a "joke" and noting potential issues with test design. 

• The author mentions their own high scores on tests like the GRE and PSAT, while never having taken an IQ test. 

• The source highlights that many reported celebrity IQs appear to be based on little to no verifiable data. 

• For example, claims of high IQs for figures like Vin Diesel (137), Snoop Dogg (147), Lady Gaga (166), Quentin Tarantino (160), Taylor Swift (126), Ben Affleck (154), and Melania Trump (200) are often presented online without confirmation. 

• The author found that hundreds of results claiming Mensa issued press releases about these figures were false, and Mensa itself denied issuing such statements, suggesting these claims originated from a fake story on a Mexican online site. 

• Search engines and sites like IMDB are criticized for promoting this "fake news". 

• Specific examples and the author's personal estimations of various public figures' IQs are provided: 

  • Joe Biden is reported to have an IQ of 187, which the author calls outrageous and without confirmation, suggesting it was made up by enemies. 

  • Biden has no posted test scores, and claims about his law school achievements were reportedly false. 

  • The author guesses Biden's IQ is 95. 

  • Donald Trump is listed at 148 or 156, which the author also finds lacking confirmation. 

  • Trump has not released academic records, and lawyers have reportedly threatened those who might. 

  • The author guesses Trump's IQ is 105. 

  • Abe Lincoln is given an IQ of 148, which the author states is based on "pretty much nothing". 

  • Lincoln reportedly never went to school, and his admission to the bar was based on "good character" rather than an exam. 

  • The author guesses Lincoln had a "Presidential substandard IQ of about 90". 

  • Barack Obama is given an IQ of 145, which the author dismisses as a "joke, based on nothing". 

  • Obama, like Trump, reportedly has not released academic records and threatened schools. 

  • The author guesses Obama's IQ is 98. 

  • Mark Zuckerberg is listed with an IQ of 152, which the author believes is "no chance" of being true. 

  • The author questions his youth achievements and suggests Facebook was a DARPA project for spying rather than Zuckerberg's creation. 

  • The author guesses Zuckerberg's IQ is 103. 

  • Dean Simonton estimated Presidential IQs in 2006, reportedly finding none below 130. 

  • The author considers this work "shameless toady" and "empty promotion," suggesting Simonton added points for the status of being President. 

  • George W. Bush was estimated by Simonton at 119, a claim the author finds "ridiculous". 

  • The author quotes someone calling him "the idiot son" and notes his struggles with a Teleprompter. 

  • The author guesses Bush II's IQ is 80. 

  • Bill Clinton was estimated by Simonton at 149. 

  • The author suggests Clinton's resume was faked but guesses his IQ is around 110, which is considered "much higher than the Presidential norm" by the author. 

  • The author guesses Jefferson and Quincy Adams might be around 120. 

  • Nixon is guessed by the author to be in the 110-120 range. 

  • The author guesses Reagan at 88, Bush I at 86, Grant at 85, and Kamala Harris at 85. 

  • Regarding Snoop Dogg and Taylor Swift, the author guesses their IQs are in the 90s, "if that". 

  • Tiger Woods is estimated by the author to be no higher than 115. 

  • Quentin Tarantino, a high school dropout, is guessed at 105, but only in the category of nostalgia, being sub-100 otherwise. 

  • Bill Gates is listed at 160, based on a claimed SAT score, which the author doubts, citing other questionable reported test scores and claiming Gates has been caught in "many lies". 

  • The author guesses Gates' IQ is in the 95 range, finding him "subnormal in every way". 

  • Marilyn vos Savant is noted for having an official test result of 228, although sites often list her lower, using her raw score incorrectly. 

  • The author credits her with being very good at word jumbles and math problems. 

  • The author believes Meryl Streep might have an IQ in the 140 range but seems "very limited in breadth".

• The author contrasts these modern figures with historical figures considered geniuses, such as Leonardo da Vinci (guessed at 300 or 200 as a top score), Archimedes, Aristotle, Goethe, Tesla, and Galileo. 

• The author states that no current celebrities come within 60 points of these individuals. 

• Steve Martin is mentioned positively for lampooning the idea of celebrity genius. 

• This questioning of official or widely reported figures, particularly concerning public image and perceived intelligence, aligns with broader themes in the sources of skepticism towards mainstream narratives, challenging official accounts of events, criticizing the manipulation of public perception, and questioning prevailing societal ideas. 

• The author suggests that figures in power are often "frontmen, chosen by a hidden cabal" rather than truly intelligent individuals.

Discussing Intelligence Testing Flaws

• Based on the sources provided, several points are raised regarding perceived flaws and issues with intelligence testing and the reporting of IQ scores: 

• The author of one source expresses personal skepticism about the validity of IQ tests, stating they found the entire concept of scoring intelligence from "word jumbles" to be a "joke" and believing the tests are often "littered with wrong or ambiguous answers". 

• They recount personal experiences with flawed tests. 

• For example, a College Board PSAT question they answered correctly with a "wrong answer" forced the College Board to change it. 

• They describe a Texas Latin decathlon test with questions that had multiple answers or made no sense, leading to an unusually low winning score. 

• The author believed this Latin test was "badly compromised" and had "more wrong answers on it" than they did, concluding the test was more "a test for the test" than a true measure of ability. 

• The sources highlight the promotion of seemingly "super high" celebrity and political IQs that are claimed to be based on "nothing" or originate from unreliable sources. 

• It is stated that many celebrity IQ claims widely reported on the internet are reprints of a fake story from a Mexican online site that "made up the numbers from thin air" in 2013. 

• Despite this, major search engines and websites like IMDB promote this "fake news". 

• Specific questionable reported IQs include: 

  • A claimed 187 IQ for Joe Biden, which the author believes is false and likely made up to embarrass him, guessing his actual IQ is around 95.

  • A claimed 148 IQ for Abe Lincoln, based on "pretty much nothing," noting his lack of formal schooling and questioning how he was admitted to the bar, guessing his IQ is about 90.

  • A claimed 152 IQ for Mark Zuckerberg, which the author finds unbelievable given a perceived lack of youth achievement, guessing his IQ is 103.

  • Dean Simonton's estimations of Presidential IQs in 2006 are described as "more empty promotion of famous people" and "surprisingly short and not surprisingly empty of all facts."

  • The author notes that Simonton's criteria, such as including leadership, seem to inflate scores, resulting in no President having an estimated IQ less than 130, even those perceived as unintelligent.

• Other celebrity IQs are mentioned with skepticism: Vin Diesel (137), Snoop Dogg (147), Lady Gaga (166), Quentin Tarantino (160), Taylor Swift (126), Ben Affleck (154), and Melania Trump (200). 

• The author states these claims are "based on... nothing" and offers significantly lower personal guesses: Snoop Dogg and Taylor Swift in the 90s, Tarantino at 105, and Melania Trump also in the 90s. 

• Bill Gates is listed with an IQ of 160 based on an SAT score, but the author questions the validity of the SAT score and Gates's demeanor, guessing his IQ is in the 95 range. 

• The case of Marilyn vos Savant is cited as an example of dishonest reporting. 

• While she is said to have an "official test result" of 228 (ranked score), some sites list her IQ as 186 (raw score), placing her below some celebrities. 

• The author views this as incorrect reporting and possibly a way of "Punishing Marilyn" for disagreeing with academics.

Author's Achievements and Backgrounds

• Paul Craig Roberts:
  Former Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury, former associate editor of the Wall Street Journal, co-author of The Tyranny of Good Intentions, reports on LewRockwell.com. 

• Rhoda Wilson:
  Previously wrote for Wikipedia and a few books; since March 2020, full-time researcher and writer for The Expose, reacting to a "global takeover". 

• Charles Hugh Smith:
  Author, featured on LewRockwell.com. 

• Jacob G. Hornberger:
  Founder and president of The Future of Freedom Foundation, featured on LewRockwell.com. 

• Larry Romanoff:
  Translated into 34 languages, published extensively, retired management consultant and businessman, visiting professor at Shanghai’s Fudan University, author of numerous books and articles. Full archive at bluemoonofshanghai.com and moonofshanghai.com. 

• Taki Theodoracopulos:
  Ex-Greek Davis Cup player, former captain of Greece’s national karate team, multiple judo champion, columnist for various publications, co-founder of The American Conservative. 

• Pepe Escobar:
  Columnist and blogger on The Unz Review, known as "Roving Eye on Globalistan". 

• Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc:
  Practiced medicine for 10 years, full-time author for over 30 years, has written over 100 books, and writes for The Expose. 

• Brandon Smith:
  Founder of The Alternative Market Project (www.alt-market.com), specializes in macroeconomic analysis, disinformation studies, and barter networks. 

• Karen Kwiatkowski, Ph.D.:
  Retired USAF lieutenant colonel, farmer, anarcho-capitalist, runs karenkwiatkowski.substack.com, associated with the Mises Institute. 

• Doug Casey:
  Best-selling author, chairman of Casey Research, publisher of Casey’s International Speculator. 

• Joachim Bartoll:
  Founder of early health and fitness communities, author, elite trainer/nutritionist, with over 29 years of experience, published extensively since 1996. 

• Miles Mathis:
  Achievements include scoring 720 on the GRE at age 18, graduating college summa cum laude at 20, winning Latin championships, and publishing extensively. He claims his insights are supported by his academic and personal accomplishments.

Summary

This comprehensive overview reveals significant skepticism about the validity of celebrity IQ claims, criticism of standardized testing, and insights into the backgrounds of various authors and thinkers who question mainstream narratives. It highlights the tendency to inflate or fabricate intelligence scores of public figures and underscores the importance of critical scrutiny of official claims about intelligence and academic achievement.

Title: Unveiling the Myth of Celebrity IQs and the Flaws of Conventional Intelligence Testing

In recent years, widespread claims about the IQ levels of celebrities and public figures have garnered significant attention, yet these assertions are increasingly met with skepticism by researchers and critical thinkers. The core issue lies in the dubious reliability of publicly reported IQ scores, which are often based on little to no verifiable data. For instance, claims that individuals like Vin Diesel, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, and Melania Trump possess IQs exceeding 130 are frequently circulated without credible evidence. Such figures are typically derived from questionable sources, often originating from fabricated stories or misrepresented test results, and are promoted widely by search engines and entertainment platforms that contribute to the proliferation of "fake news."

Expert critics, such as Miles Mathis, argue that the concept of measuring intelligence through standard tests like IQ is fundamentally flawed. He dismisses these tests as “a joke,” highlighting that many design flaws, ambiguous answers, and subjective scoring undermine their validity. Personal experiences with compromised tests—such as flawed Latin exams or erroneous College Board questions—further reinforce the notion that standardized assessments are often unreliable or manipulated.

Beyond the questionable data, there is a broader societal concern: the elevation of superficial measures of intelligence to create false images of superiority, often serving hidden agendas. Historical geniuses like Leonardo da Vinci, Archimedes, and Galileo likely possessed IQs that far surpass modern celebrity claims, yet contemporary figures rarely approach these levels. The disparity underscores the idea that true genius is rare and rarely reflected in superficial celebrity personas.

Furthermore, the narrative of inflated IQs ties into larger themes of societal manipulation and the suppression of truth. Many authors and scholars emphasize that figures in power—whether political, corporate, or entertainment—are often frontmen chosen by clandestine cabals rather than genuinely superior intellects. This skepticism extends to standard academic and testing systems, which critics argue are riddled with biases, compromised questions, and misrepresented data aimed at maintaining certain societal hierarchies.

In conclusion, the prevalent myths surrounding celebrity intelligence are not only misleading but also serve to obfuscate genuine human potential. Critical examination reveals that many purported high IQs are fabricated or exaggerated, and that the tools used to measure intelligence are fundamentally flawed. Recognizing these distortions allows for a more honest understanding of human capability and the importance of questioning mainstream narratives that often promote superficial notions of superiority. As society advances, it becomes essential to distinguish genuine intellect from manufactured illusions, fostering a more authentic appreciation of true genius.

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Title: Navigating Global Crises: Geopolitical Strife, Societal Challenges, and the Quest for Sustainable Solutions

Geopolitical Tensions and Foreign Policy Strategies

The current geopolitical landscape is marked by escalating tensions, particularly involving U.S. foreign policy. A central focus is the U.S.-Iran nuclear standoff, where demands for Iran to abandon its nuclear enrichment program—despite its legality under international law—are framed as a pretext for war 913. Critics argue that the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” strategy aims not at denuclearization but at dismantling Iran’s defensive capabilities and isolating it regionally, mirroring tactics used in past conflicts like Libya and North Korea 9. Meanwhile, Israel’s alleged efforts to sabotage negotiations, including unverified claims of Iranian “secret nuclear facilities,” highlight the broader struggle for regional dominance 13.

Parallel dynamics are observed in Europe’s energy crisis. Denmark, once a renewable energy leader, reversed its 40-year nuclear ban to address grid instability caused by overreliance on wind and solar 47. This pragmatic shift reflects a continental reckoning, with countries like Germany and Spain reassessing nuclear power to balance decarbonization with energy security 4.

In South Asia, the India-Pakistan conflict is portrayed as a proxy battleground for global powers, with analysts suggesting it served as a “live test” of Chinese military technology against Western systems. The conflict’s outcomes—including France’s loss of fighter jet contracts—underscore the geopolitical ripple effects of regional disputes [citation:8].

Societal and Economic Challenges

Domestically, the U.S. faces a looming fiscal crisis tied to its entitlement programs. Social Security and Medicare, which consume 44% of federal spending, are unsustainable due to demographic shifts: only two workers now support each retiree, compared to ten in the 1930s 314. Charles Hugh Smith warns that without triage—such as means-testing benefits and shifting tax burdens from labor to capital—the system risks collapse, disproportionately burdening younger generations 314.

Civil liberties are equally under threat. Warnings about neurotechnologies—tools capable of altering mental processes—raise alarms over their potential misuse for mass surveillance or “brainwashing,” threatening democratic foundations [citation:8]. Parallel concerns include South Africa’s labeling of white farmers’ emigration as “treason,” seen as a desperate bid to prevent economic collapse amid systemic corruption [citation:10].

Government corruption is exemplified by cases like the U.S. Navy admiral convicted of bribery, symbolizing a broader culture where “the easiest way to become a millionaire is to work for the government” [citation:11]. Such scandals erode public trust, fueling skepticism toward institutions.

Energy Policy Reassessments

Denmark’s nuclear pivot underscores a critical lesson: intermittent renewables alone cannot ensure energy stability. Despite generating over 60% of its electricity from wind and solar, Denmark now explores small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide reliable baseload power 47. This shift mirrors Europe’s post-Ukraine war energy recalibration, where countries like Germany face backlash for prematurely phasing out nuclear plants, leaving grids vulnerable to blackouts 4.

The debate highlights a tension between idealism and pragmatism. While renewables remain vital, nations are forced to reconcile decarbonization goals with the realities of energy demand and infrastructure costs—exemplified by Denmark’s €0.3763/kWh electricity prices 4.

Intelligence, Misinformation, and Societal Perceptions

The credibility of intelligence metrics is increasingly questioned. Claims of celebrity IQs—such as Melania Trump’s purported 200 or Joe Biden’s 187—are dismissed as baseless fabrications, often originating from unverified online sources [citation:9]. Critics argue that standardized tests like IQ assessments are flawed, citing ambiguous questions and subjective scoring [citation:9].

This skepticism extends to academia. Miles Mathis critiques inflated presidential IQ estimates, noting that figures like George W. Bush (reported 119) lack corroborating evidence, with true scores likely far lower [citation:9]. Such critiques reflect a broader distrust of narratives that valorize elites while obscuring systemic inequities.

Conclusion: A Call for Critical Scrutiny and Adaptive Solutions

The interconnected crises of our time—geopolitical brinkmanship, unsustainable entitlements, energy instability, and institutional erosion—demand nuanced, evidence-based responses. Denmark’s nuclear pivot and calls for entitlement reform illustrate the necessity of adaptive policymaking. Similarly, vigilance against misinformation, whether in IQ claims or geopolitical pretexts, is vital to preserving democratic integrity.

As societies grapple with these challenges, the recurring theme is clear: solutions require transparency, equitable sacrifice, and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. Only through such rigor can nations navigate the “icebergs” ahead—avoiding the fate of the Titanic’s passengers, who drowned while arguing over deck chairs 314.

This synthesis draws on analyses from economists, policymakers, and independent researchers, emphasizing the urgency of reconciling idealism with pragmatism in an era of unprecedented global challenges.