Renewal, Rebirth, Resurrection?

Today's title certainly applies to the natural world, which has exploded in green. Sadly the title does not apply to the US nor it's constitution. This week the US teeters on the brink of war, or is it peace, in Ukraine and Iran. The administration is divided by the two key conflicts. The China trade war isn't going well. Trump told 'elensky this week he shouldn't have picked war with an adversary twenty times bigger and more powerful. He needs to take his own advice with regards to China. It does appear that a new world economy is evolving, probably with some form of digital currency. The current system is in collapse.

I thought this fellow summed up the big psyop and challenges well.

(4.5 min)
There are 5 sections:
1. The reversal begins. In this new system the native becomes the intruder, the majority becomes the villain and the truth becomes hate speech. The very people whose ancestors build these nations, who raised the families, tilled the land and paid taxes, now find themselves apologizing for simply existing. How did this happen?
2. Psychological engineering and guilt programming. It began with psychological engineering. First, inject guilt programming – a constant stream of reminders about colonialism, slavery, privilege and oppression. Then flood the language with weaponized labels. Racist, transphobe, Islamophobic, far right. Each designed to shut down conversation, to train you to self censor and to submit. This isn’t about justice. It is about control through confusion.
3. The two-tier system of “compassion”. Look around and you will see it. As a matter of fact, I think you know it already. Certain groups can gather publicly in the name of religion or pride – others are fined, silenced or arrested for praying silently. Crimes by one group are explained away as trauma, misunderstanding, or cultural norms. Same crime committed by someone else instant outrage, national headlines and cancellation. We have moved from equal rights to engineered imbalance, from justice for all to justice selectively applied.
4. Institutional capture. Every major institution in the western world has been taken over by the same ideological virus. Schools no longer teach pride in culture, but shame history. Police now investigate feelings, not felonies. The media filters truth through an ideological lens where facts are problematic and narratives are sacred. Even churches and temples now bow down to slogans instead of scripture. This is called institutional capture and it is not accidental.
5. Divide, demoralize and replace – but why? Because a divided guilt rhythm and morally paralyzed society is easier to govern, it is easier to shatter its traditions, drown it in imported ideologies and define its language and turn its people against themselves. This is what I keep trying to say. These are the true cracks to the Matrix. The end goal? Not justice, not harmony, but a population too confused to resist and too fragmented to unite. But let’s be clear, this isn’t a war between races or religions or genders. It’s a war between truth and programming. Between those who remember who they are and those who’ve been re-thought to forget. You don’t need to hate anyone, but you do need to see, because the longer we stay silent, the more the inversion Matrix tightens. Until what was once solid - identity, family, faith, law - becomes liquid, then meaningless, then gone. This isn’t about hate – I repeat. This is about survival and if you are still listening, it means the program didn’t fully work on you. Not yet.

This clip from China has been going viral this week. People recognize the truth when they hear it.
"You let oligarchs feed you lies while they made you fat, poor, and addicted."

(90 sec) followed by Mearsheimer's thoughts.

As the Duran said this week, the western world no longer has rational politics.

(25 min) EU/UK Russia obsession, driving towards the abyss

The EU bureaucrats are out of control. They are warning EU elected leaders that they better not go to Russia's May 9 victory celebration.

Here in the US we are equally bonkers. Beware! no wrong thought about Israel or be deported.

(32 min) Max Blumenthal : ICE and Freedom Is it 1984?

Katie distinguishes between Zionism and Judaism

(9 min) Jewish Journalist EXPOSES Israel’s DARK SECRET History

Alastair does a deep dive on the various factions in Israel.
Israel’s Deadly Game: Is War Coming? | Alastair Crooke
(60 min) Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, with Israel, Iran, and the U.S. at the center of a potential conflict. In this eye-opening interview with former UK diplomat Alastair Crooke, we dive deep into Israel's internal divisions, the shifting policies of Donald Trump, and the real story behind Iran’s nuclear program. Israel’s secretive plans for an attack on Iran, coupled with U.S. involvement, could set the stage for a dangerous war.
00:00:00 Introduction: Larry Johnson and Alistair Crook Discuss War Risks in West Asia
00:01:05 Israel's Internal Divisions: Will They Impact Military Actions Against Iran?
00:05:32 Israel's Military Preparedness: The Role of U.S. Support and Political Tensions
00:13:43 The Irony of Israel's Religious Shift: Becoming What They Claim to Fight Against
00:16:24 Iran’s Air Defense: Is Israel’s Assessment of Iran’s Missile Capability Accurate?
00:25:36 The Reality of Military Interventions: Why Israel's Attacks on Iran Might Fail
00:26:49 Washington's Misunderstanding of Iran’s Military Strength
00:29:22 The Role of Trump’s Policies: Is He Truly Committed to Negotiation or War?
00:35:20 Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment: Leverage and Diplomacy Post-Trump’s Withdrawal from JCPOA
00:39:01 The Global Energy Game: Russia, Iran, and China's Coordinated Response
00:42:58 The West’s Misreading of Iran and Israel’s Influence on U.S. Foreign Policy
00:45:36 The Strategic Importance of Iran to Russia and China
00:56:48 Israel’s Military Planning: Reality vs. Propaganda
00:57:44 The Practicalities of Military Raids: Israel’s Unrealistic Plans for Iran
Alastair's recent article:
Trump axes a stricken world order – but there’s opportunity amidst the turmoil

Leaked audio confirms Rep. Massie's comments on AIPAC control (12 min)
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate on leaked audio obtained by The Grayzone in which the organization's executive director says each member of Congress answers to a local AIPAC staffer, and describes his grooming of key national security officials in the Trump administration.

It appears there was a bit of sanity in the Administration that prevented the start of a hot war with Iran. JD Vance, Tulsi & Hegseth Talked Trump Out Of Bombing Iran! – NYTimes
According to a recent report in the New York Times, Israel had planned to strike Iranian nuclear sites as soon as next month but was waved off by President Trump in favor of negotiating a deal with Tehran to limit its nuclear program, according to administration officials and others briefed on the discussions. Jimmy speculates that this was leaked purposefully.

Pepe Escobar : Russia/China/Iran Warn US.

(26 min) Pepe suggests the world will evolve into sphere's of influence with the US, Russia, and China as the central powers.

Rodney asked the right question years ago...Can't we all just get along?

Hopefully we will not start a war with Iran, but we're already in the midst of an economic war with China
Global Recession Now Inevitable? Oil Will Collapse, Here's How Low | Doomberg
President Donald Trump wants "cheap oil" and he's going to get it, says Doomberg, Head Writer of the Doomberg Substack.
China wins the trade war according to Doomberg. He points out Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the US are the three largest oil producers, and there's more than just peace talks occurring.

China will become the Financial Capital of the World- Martin Armstrong

(1 min clip) The entire 60 min show is here. He also suggest there will be war in the EU to avoid debt default.

No doubt economic chaos will ensue.
The Final CRASH: Money Collapses Now - Byron King
“Gold is a reminder that the U.S. government runs a dishonest money system,” says Byron King, editor at Paradigm Press Group. In an interview with Daniela Cambone, King breaks down the surging global demand for gold—not driven by conspiracy theories, but by a growing lack of trust in the U.S. dollar. As countries watched the West freeze Russian assets during the Ukraine conflict, many began rethinking the safety of holding dollar-denominated reserves. He also explains why, in a world where currencies are backed by promises, gold stands alone as real, independent wealth. “Gold is nobody else’s liability.” Watch now to find out why King believes now is the time to own gold."
Chapters:
00:00 – Gold & Silver
03:55 – Fort Knox
07:41 – Devaluing U.S. Dollar
12:00 – Gold Price Trends
16:15 – Why Central Banks Buy Gold
21:23 – U.S. Dollar vs. Gold
23:15 – Returning to Sound Money
26:01 – Fragile Financial System
29:59 – Investment Advice
35:35 – Final Thoughts

I'll wrap up this holiday edition with a couple of interviews by Nima.
Alex Krainer: Will Europe Survive? The Alarming Reality Unfolding Now
(76 min) Alex suggest a new economic system will emerge.

Larry C. Johnson:
Unstoppable Response: Iran Promises to Obliterate Israeli Attacks - Yemen Hits Israel
(68 min) Larry suggest a brand new world is evolving.

Let's hope for a new economic relationship in the world, and an ability to see other countries as equals not territories to be exploited for their resources. There are many other stories from the week we can discuss below. There were the AstroNOTS in Bezo's billionaire phallus. There are the on going deportations...and much more. Please chime in with any story of interest to you. I hope everyone has a wonderful day regardless of what or if you celebrate.