Beginnings and Ends

I won't be around today. We're going to Birmingham to celebrate my Mom's 92nd birthday, and attend our great-nephew's high school graduation party. Given the state of the US, I'm glad to be at an age closer to the end than the beginning. I think regardless of where we are on the spectrum, the objective is to treasure and appreciate every day. In the big picture we are experiencing the end of the US empire, and the beginning of a BRICS+ global system. The West projects onto China its own goal of global domination rather than China's goal of global cooperation. The sun sets in the west and rises in the east.

The end of the First Amendment and the rise of Censorship and Cancel Culture

This week John Campbell was banned from YouTube for a week for interviewing a sitting member of parliament about his floor speech. It was an excellent interview. The MP said he regretted getting vaccinated, and John agreed. That would be my guess why big pharma/google banned him. No more truth like that! Dr. Suneel Dhand was outraged and he posted a clip explaining his anger. That clip was taken down. My Dr Campbell video receives WARNING, REMOVED
Dr. John gives his take on the situation.

Gonzalo Lira was arrested this week for wrong thought and wrong speech. (12 min)

Brian explains the story so far... Ukraine Jails US Commentator Gonzalo Lira for Speaking Uncomfortable Facts
- US political commentator Gonzalo Lira was arrested by the Ukrainian SBU for allegedly “producing Russian propaganda;”
- The Kharkov Oblast Prosecutor’s Office posted a video of “evidence” which included Gonzalo pointing out Ukraine’s Nazi problem and the fact that the Ukrainian government has killed 1,000s by shelling the Donbass region;
- These are verified facts admitted by the both the Western media and Western governments now supporting and sponsoring Kiev in this current conflict;
- Pressure must be placed on the US government and Western “human rights” organizations;
- It is Gonzalo Lira today - it could be someone else you have more in common with or even yourself tomorrow

Alex also spoke about Gonzalo's arrest... 4-5 min

Another big reveal in this clip...Japan to join NATO?

Tucker was fired for allowing truth tellers on his show.
Tucker Carlson has been removed from the air on Fox News, and no one is celebrating the news more than the warmongering GOP politicians who now feel free to express full-throated support for the Ukraine War. But in making this acknowledgment these same GOP politicians tacitly admit that Tucker’s position reflects the belief of the GOP base who reliably tuned in to Tucker’s show.
Aaron Maté and Kurt Metzger discuss the dearth of remotely dissident voices on mainstream media outlets.

Glenn also chimes in with his views...

Fox Launches Massive Character Assassination Campaign Against Tucker—Why? (15 min)

However nothing beats the hypocrisy of the US celebrating press freedom day without mentioning Julian Assange...whose torture is at the hand of the US deep state.

Wednesday was International Press Freedom Day, and the Biden administration celebrated by pretending to care about press freedom while keeping the most important journalist of his generation imprisoned for reporting that embarrassed the United States government. Medea Benjamin and CODEPINK celebrated by confronting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Washington Post imperialism cheerleader David Ignatius on stage about their duplicity over Assange.

They All Ignored THIS At The White House Correspondents Dinner
This past weekend witnessed the 2023 White House Correspondents Dinner, and Joe Biden played his part, poking fun at himself and others while also emphasizing the importance of a free press in a democratic society. Specifically, Biden called out Russia for imprisoning journalists — but didn’t mention that he is personally keeping in prison the most celebrated journalist of this generation, Julian Assange.

But wait there's more... Samantha Power was even more sickening. (6.5 min)

USAID head and longstanding warmonger Samantha Power was pleased to use International Press Freedom Day to announce that her agency will be providing funds to journalists around the globe who face repression and censure. A journalist NOT receiving U.S. largesse will be Julian Assange who, while definitely in need of the money to help free himself from prison, is unlucky enough to be under lock and key at the U.S. government’s behest, so he’s not eligible.

Matt Taibbi Unveils New Twitter Files (2 min)

What he and journalists Matt Orfalea and Andrew Lowenthal uncovered was Project Osprey, Twitter’s secretive method of categorizing threats to the establishment as Russian agents. Twitter had two different algorithmic lists of Russians: “A Priori Russians” and “Inferred Russians,” the latter including presidential candidate Jill Stein and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
“It’s another example,” Matt explains, “of how there’s lots of stuff in the Twitter Files that if the quote unquote “left” cared, there’s stuff pertaining to them.” The reports consistently show collaboration between media companies, private corporations, and the US government to control a narrative of information and censor whatever doesn’t fit into it.

So much more could be written and discussed about the loss of the first amendment, and the growth of the industrial censorship complex, but there's more to cover...

The End of US Economic Tyranny and the Beginning of a Commodity Based Exchange System?

The Fed raises rates and more banks collapse...is it part of the plan? Sure looks like it. Some suggest this is purposeful in order to instigate a CBDC (digital currency). (32 min)

Looking to learn more about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and how they differ from stablecoins? This video explores the ins and outs of CBDCs, including how they are issued by central banks and how they differ from traditional cryptocurrencies. CBDCs are set to transform the banking industry, and this video explains why. However, the implementation of CBDCs may also lead to certain restrictions. For example, some governments may choose to impose strict regulations and controls on the use of CBDCs, which could limit people's ability to use them freely.

4 US banks crash in 2 months: Banking crisis explained by economist Michael Hudson. (43 min)
Economist Michael Hudson joins Ben Norton to discuss the collapse of four US banks in two months, giant JP Morgan Chase taking over First Republic Bank, and how government regulators are in bed with the bankers. Transcript here.

De-dollarization is about more than currencies: As dollar system declines, what comes next?
Economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss de-dollarization, the global drive to drop the US dollar, and the transition away from financialized neoliberalism toward a new economic system. (57 min)

Powell's Fed Won't Stop Until It Sees the Whites of Your Eyes Warns EB Tucker (27 min)
“The attitude of market people in the U.S. is kind of like wanting your house to burn down so that you can get the insurance money,” says E.B. Tucker, bestselling author of Why Gold, Why Now? He argues that while people may take the Fed’s eventual slowdown on raising interest rates as a positive sign, it indicates a looming recession that will result in people losing their jobs, businesses failing, and everybody spending their savings. “There’s a lot of pain and discomfort... People are not feeling pain yet,” he warns. Tucker concludes we’re living in a “centrally controlled system,” highlighting that Treasury bills still provide a safety net for investors regardless of the massive debt issue in the U.S.

Is it the End of the War in Ukraine and the start of a War with China?
Let's face it the US is a war based economy. It is in their interest to promote conflict (and weapon sales).

If you want to understand the Russian view point on the Ukraine conflict, there's no one better to explain the story than Mark Slebota (1.7 hours)

This conversation covers lots of ground from the reason for the war onward. Mark thinks the conflict is designed to be a forever war. I hope he's wrong about that.

Scott is waging Peace in Russia this week.
Scott Ritter Waging Peace in Russia • St. Petersburg May 5 (50 min)

There were two big news items from Russia. One was the drone attack on the Kremlin and the other was the head of Wagners unhinged remarks. The Duran discussed both topics this week.
Military shake up after Prigozhin video (28 min)
Let's talk about drones hitting the Kremlin (Live)
The entire video is 1.7 hours, but the discussion of the drone attack is the first 30 min or so

Col. Wilkerson on Ukraine in NATO, Pentagon leaks and the Cold War with China
Lawrence Wilkerson, retired Army colonel and former chief of staff to Colin Powell, talks about the latest developments in the Cold War with China. We also assess the importance of China's efforts to facilitate peace in the Middle East. Finally, we take a look at the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, including NATO's confirmation to integrate Ukraine and the Pentagon leaks.

And let's do one more Duran discussion about the open plan to go to war with China.

Jake Sullivan's plan to defeat China (18 min)

So let's shift to the US domestic front ...
Is it the end of Joe Biden and the beginning of RFK's rise?

Biden Won't Be Dems' 2024 Nominee Despite Reelection Bid Announcement—Here's Why: Steve Forbes (3 min)

In one of Gonzalo's last videos before his capture, he agreed Biden won't make it to the '24 election. I disagree with him that Kamala will replace him at the top of the ticket, but we'll see.
2023.04.27 Joe Biden Will Be Removed—Kamala Will Be President (8 min)

RFK is coming up nicely in the polls despite the smears and attacks. It impresses me that he can engage for literally hours on a variety of topics. (2 hours)

(3:46) Foreign policy: Ukraine / Russia
(17:17) Foreign policy: Taiwan / China
(18:57) Government spending: Fiscal responsibility, where to cut budget, debt ceiling
(33:22) US Govt Intelligence Agencies: "Deep State," increasing accountability, "agency capture"
(46:04) COVID: mishandling, more "agency capture," vaccine policy
(55:10) Broader thoughts on vaccines in general
(1:05:54) Energy policy: thoughts on nuclear
(1:15:29) Culture wars: trans issues, CRT in schools, public vs charter schools
(1:23:09) Media: declining trust, misaligned incentives, conflict of interest with large advertisers
(1:30:07) Mainstream media coverage, ABC News debacle, evolving with new information, money in politics
(1:40:37) post-interview debrief
(1:57:30) Announcing All-In Summit 2023!

I've lost faith in our political system and see no one as a savior, but I'm sure enjoying the topics RFK is bringing to the table. I fear the deep state which RFK is taking head on. They are at the heart of the evil of America. He's right nothing can progress until their mafia like rule is shattered. However like the mafia they are murders, liars, and thieves...not to be trusted.

How CIA Interfered In 2020 Election FOR BIDEN! (21 min)
Ex-CIA Director Mike Morell has admitted that he circulated a letter among other intelligence community members labeling Hunter Biden’s laptop a “Russian disinformation campaign” with the direct purpose of helping Joe Biden during his debates against Donald Trump. Morell, it turns out, has a long history of election interference dating back to 2016 and before. Aaron Maté and Kurt Metzger discuss the extreme — even for a CIA man — sociopathy demonstrated by Morell over the years.

Life is full of ends and beginnings. Life itself begins and ends. As we travel our life path, doors open and doors close. Often there are multiple doors to choose from, and those choices make all the difference.
The Road Not Taken
Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Have a good Sunday! I look forward to seeing your comments when I get back home this evening. In the meantime please share you thoughts, ideas, and stories in the comments below