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Is The Neocon Era Finally Over?

12:44 pm on May 14, 2025

Glenn Loury Fired from the Manhattan Institute . . .

. . . for interviewing on his podcast an Israeli historian who voiced disapproval of the genocide being perpetrated by the Israeli and U.S. governments in Gaza.

4:59 pm on May 13, 2025

The Illusion of American Generosity

12:36 pm on May 13, 2025

Neocon Senators Tie Trump’s Hands Before Historic Middle East Trip

12:41 pm on May 12, 2025

Trump the Tax Raiser

President Trump says he is okay with taxing individuals making more than $2.5 million per year and couples earning above $5 million at a rate of 39.6%. The current top rate is 37% for those making above $626,350, but this is set to expire at the end of the year.

8:56 am on May 12, 2025

Even the Pope Can’t Escape the IRS

Daniel Mitchell points out that the new pope, since he is a U.S. citizen, will still have to file a U.S. tax return based on the value of the Vatican benefits he receives.

9:04 am on May 11, 2025

Volcanic White Gold: A Lithium Deposit Valued at $1.5 Trillion Has Been Discovered in the U.S.

Volcanic white gold: A lithium deposit valued at $1.5 trillion has been discovered in the U.S.

 

By Jordan Joseph

Earth.com staff writer

McDermitt Caldera in Oregon is attracting attention for what could be one of the largest lithium deposits ever identified in the United States. Many view it as a potential boost for domestic battery production, while local communities voice concern over the impact on wildlife and cultural sites.

The excitement stems from estimates that value the deposit at about $1.5 trillion. Some geologists say these ancient volcanic sediments could contain between 20 and 40 million metric tons of lithium.

Lithium deposit exposes priorities

“This feature is 16 million years old, and we’re making decisions in a matter of years,” said Sammy Castonguay, a geologist at Treasure Valley Community College.

Castonguay’s statement has stirred local debate over how the development might reshape the high desert.

Industry advocates see a path to addressing the ballooning need for electric vehicle batteries.

Neighbors around the caldera and the McDermitt deposit worry that large-scale extraction could damage an ecosystem that supports pronghorn antelope, sage-grouse, and other sensitive species.

The environmental dilemma

proposal from HiTech Minerals Inc. seeks to add roads and hundreds of wells to test for lithium in Malheur County.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) once offered a brief window for public comment, which drew criticism from groups who say that’s not enough time to evaluate lasting changes.

The Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club indicates they support cleaner energy but believe drilling must not come at the expense of fragile habitats.

Some see parallels to disputes in Nevada, where communities have fought lithium ventures they say threaten water sources.

Malheur County is among Oregon’s poorest areas, and certain residents hope new jobs might brighten its economic outlook.

“We need to do this the Oregon way – with full accountability and shared benefits,” said Greg Smith, director of economic development in Malheur County.

Why lithium deposits are so valuable

Cleaner transportation and renewable energy storage have skyrocketed demand for lithium. Its light weight and excellent electrochemical properties make it key in modern battery production.

Global interest in ramping up supply has fueled both exploration and debate. Many want a homegrown source to cut reliance on overseas materials, but critics stress that extracting metals can have lasting ecological implications.

Mining typically means large excavations, chemical processing, and water usage. Press releases and early studies mention concerns about dust, vehicle exhaust, and possible leakage of industrial byproducts.

Meanwhile, some economists argue that lithium’s high market price presents an opportunity to jump-start local development. Balancing those perspectives can be tough for rural communities.

Unique volcanic origins

Past eruptions formed the caldera and left mineral-rich clays across a wide basin. The environment eventually became a semi-arid habitat that’s important for migrating wildlife.

One study found high levels of lithium in these sediments, suggesting an unusually concentrated resource. Analysts say that if extraction methods prove efficient, the U.S. could rank among the top global suppliers of this metal.

The caldera lies near the Oregon-Nevada border. Projects on both sides have followed a similar pattern: geological surveys, land modification, and pilot drilling.

Some scientists emphasize that claystone deposits differ from salt brine operations found in South America.

Processing claystone may require more complex techniques, including acid leaching, which can raise questions about waste disposal and water safety.

Concerns for wildlife and culture

Habitat for sage-grouse is already shrinking, and many local groups fear the consequences of losing more desert terrain.

The region also holds deep cultural value for several Indigenous tribes.

Tribal leaders in nearby areas have contested past proposals by pointing to sites sacred for ceremonies and important for traditional ways of life. As the push for lithium grows, local voices want to remain central in discussions about land use.

Opponents argue that insufficient environmental reviews could harm unique species such as Lahontan cutthroat trout.

Past drilling in high desert regions showed that groundwater tables can be affected by large-scale operations. Proponents, though, say modern techniques and strong oversight may mitigate many risks.

Mixed signals on lithium’s future

Experts note that the caldera deposit could give the U.S. a competitive advantage in battery supply. At the same time, non-governmental organizations believe short-term profit shouldn’t overshadow the ecological and historical wealth found in Oregon’s high desert.

Mining companies emphasize their intent to follow federal standards and incorporate feedback from local communities. Yet friction persists over whether that outreach is genuine.

Sierra Club Oregon suggests it’s possible to develop lithium alternatives or find better ways to source the metal. Advocates of the project maintain that these clays represent a crucial resource in an era when every major carmaker is transitioning to electric models.

Disagreements arise from how fast these projects roll out, and whether rural populations have a real say in shaping them.

What’s next for this lithium deposit?

Local debates often center on water needs for drilling and processing. Some scientists point out that advanced recycling and new battery chemistries might alleviate the environmental strain.

Others say U.S. projects reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, which could lower geopolitical risks.

The trade-off is that most lithium deposits, wherever they are, carry certain environmental implications. A few watchers say this moment holds a chance to reevaluate how to conduct resource extraction.

As these Oregon proposals move ahead, investors are confident that demand for lithium won’t dip anytime soon, but local communities want to ensure they aren’t left with the mess once the initial excitement fades.

The study is published in Minerals.

 

4:26 pm on May 10, 2025

America’s Untold Stories – Biden’s Book Deal Bombshell & RFK Assassination Docs

In this explosive Free-form Friday episode of America’s Untold Stories, Mark Groubert and Eric Hunley dive into the newly released 60,000 RFK assassination files. What do these documents reveal—and what might still be hidden?

But that’s just the beginning.

From a MAGA revolt over Trump’s surgeon general pick to Pam Bondi being secretly recorded in a James O’Keefe-style sting, this episode is packed with intrigue. FBI Director Kash Patel confirms they’re “working through” Epstein’s files, while dramatic arrests at Columbia and Brooklyn College show campus unrest at a boiling point.

Plus:
• Pope Leo XIV’s surprising political history
• Jill Biden’s $30M tell-all diary deal
• A terrifying on-air faint by a former Trump official
• Shocking Target self-checkout changes
• Hilaria Baldwin’s latest explanation for her fluctuating accent
• A former MNPD lieutenant indicted over leaked shooting docs

From political chaos to cultural oddities, we cover the full scope of what mainstream media won’t.

4:36 pm on May 9, 2025

The Blame Game: Tariff Trump & “Too Late” Powell

The government is not shrinking, but expanding with greater spending and debt. The most exciting part of the second Trump Administration – DOGE – is fading away. REAL ID surveillance has been shackled onto us. And President Trump is arbitrarily setting tariff rates, in the same way that Jerome Powell arbitrarily sets interest rates. We need a turnaround, because the status quo is tightening its grip on America.

1:10 pm on May 9, 2025

Did Congress Kill DOGE?

12:31 pm on May 8, 2025

Trump Ends US War On Yemen: What Was Achieved?

12:33 pm on May 7, 2025

America’s Untold Stories – Lee Harvey Oswald: Not a Lone Gunman?

Was Lee Harvey Oswald really the lone gunman history says he was? Join Mark Groubert and Eric Hunley on America’s Untold Stories as they sit down with Greg R. Parker—acclaimed JFK historian and author of Lee Harvey Oswald’s Cold War. Parker presents groundbreaking research showing Oswald as a manipulated asset, not a rogue assassin. From Oswald’s early ties to covert training operations in New Orleans to his connections with U.S. intelligence and the CIA during the height of Cold War tensions, this episode unpacks the shadowy framework surrounding one of history’s most controversial figures. We also explore the overlooked role of Ruth Paine’s sister, the flawed Warren Commission, and how Cold War paranoia shaped the perfect patsy. Prepare for explosive insights backed by archival documents, expert testimony, and years of Parker’s meticulous research.

Greg R. Parker is an Australian author and historian renowned for his meticulous research into the life of Lee Harvey Oswald and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales in 1958, Parker has spent over two decades uncovering new evidence and challenging official narratives surrounding the JFK case. He is best known for his multi-volume series Lee Harvey Oswald’s Cold War, which explores Oswald’s ties to intelligence operations and Cold War programs, arguing that Oswald was groomed as an intelligence asset rather than a lone gunman. Parker’s work has been cited by leading researchers and praised for its depth, originality, and rigor. He also founded the Reopen Kennedy Case (ROKC) forum, a hub for serious researchers, and organized Australia’s first JFK assassination conference. His scholarship continues to reshape how historians and the public view one of the most controversial events in American history.

Check out Greg’s book “Lee Harvey Oswald’s Cold War: Why the Kennedy Assassination should be Reinvestigated – Volumes One & Two” (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/42YU8fW

2:27 pm on May 6, 2025

With US Backing, Israel Set To Ethnically Cleanse Gaza

12:29 pm on May 6, 2025

Escape From Alcatraz

12:34 pm on May 5, 2025

Why Do We Get Sick?

Do we Catch diseases? OR do we Build Them Over Time?

How we answer these questions determines Which Path we choose to go through.

If we believe in viruses as contagious, disease-causing entities they become for us an existential threat.

This path of following virology’s pseudoscience is now used to control populations in every possible way by keeping us in a constant state of fear.

If, on the other hand, we look just a little bit further and see beyond the catching-a-virus-model, we need to ask: Well, then, Why Do We Get Sick?

In this short 7 minute video Dr Sam Bailey examines 40 different reasons why we may be getting sick – many of which you may not have considered.

If we choose to answer the question above that We Build Illnesses Over Time then we need to be aware – and vigilant – of MANY things that – together – can eventually make us sick.

The really good news is that learning more about this This Path leads to greater overall health and – significantly – living life without unnecessary fear.

I urge you to watch this short – and very profound – video, HERE, and – please – share it with all those you care about.

Highly Recommended

3:48 pm on May 4, 2025

Genuflecting to His Political Financiers and Puppet Masters

From Javier Milei’s X profile:

“On this day, 77 years ago, a state was born, modern yet ancient.  77 years of miracles, hope, courage, and determination.

77 years where FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY rose above the DARKNESS.  I congratulate the State of Israel on its short but glorious 77 years of existence.  A country small in size but immense in spirit.  Like Argentina, Israel is a beacon of FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY.

AM ISRAEL JAI!

VLLC!

(The Israeli Constitution, as in The Communist Manifesto, makes it illegal to own private property.  That, it would seem, makes it difficult to call it a “beacon of freedom”).  Among other things.

9:34 am on May 3, 2025

Donald Trump: Militarist

Trump will host a military parade on June 14 in Washington, D.C. to honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty servicemembers and to commemorate the 250th birthday of the murderous U.S. Army. June 14 is also Trump’s birthday. But, of course, that has nothing to do with it.

7:34 am on May 3, 2025

America’s Untold Stories -Trump’s First 100 Days: Triumphs and Turmoil

Join Mark Groubert and Eric Hunley on this Free-form Friday edition of America’s Untold Stories as they dissect the pivotal events of President Trump’s first 100 days in office.

Key topics include:
• Trump’s Executive Orders: A flurry of actions reshaping the federal landscape.
• NPR and PBS Defunding: Trump’s executive order ending federal funding for public broadcasters, citing concerns over bias .
• U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal: A strategic agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth, strengthening ties and deterring adversaries .
• Kamala Harris’s Critique: The former Vice President’s speech attacking Trump’s vision, featuring a peculiar elephant metaphor .
• Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case: Unveiling the chilling audio of Garcia’s wife pleading for protection, raising questions about the justice system .
This episode offers an in-depth analysis of the administration’s early actions and their implications for the nation and the world.


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4:43 pm on May 2, 2025

Texas Tyranny: Governor Declares War On Town Over Gaza Resolution

1:19 pm on May 2, 2025

May Day 2025

May 1st holds a particular sacred and reverential significance for the Left in France and around the globe. For it was upon this day in 1776 that former Professor of Canon Law at the University of Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Adam Weishaupt, founded the Order of the Illuminati, which later infiltrated and captured the elite masonic hierarchy of the Grand Orient of France, playing a central role in precipitating the French Revolution of 1789, and subsequent revolutions through Europe and the wider world.

The Grand Orient de France is the oldest and largest of several Freemasonic organizations based in France and is the oldest in Continental Europe (as it was formed out of an older Grand Lodge of France in 1773, and briefly absorbed the rump of the older body in 1799, allowing it to date its foundation to 1728 or 1733). The Grand Orient de France is generally regarded as the “mother lodge” of Continental Freemasonry. The Lodge Les Neuf Sœurs was a prominent lodge attached to the Grand Orient de France that was particularly influential in organizing French support for the American Revolution (1765-1783) and later in the intellectual ferment that preceded the French Revolution (1789). Benjamin Franklin was a member of this Lodge when he was serving as liaison in Paris. Some notable French revolutionaries were Freemasons, including Marquis de Lafayette, Marquis de Condorcet, Mirabeau, Georges Danton, and Hébert. Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, was the Grand Master of the Grand Orient at the time of the French Revolution. In some parts of France, the Jacobin Clubs were continuances of Masonic lodges from the Ancien Régime, and according to historian Alan Forrest “some early clubs, indeed, took over both the premises and much of the membership of masonic lodges, before rebadging themselves in the new idiom of the revolution.”

According to the Marxist author Ernest Belfort Bax, Grand Orient Freemasons had a considerable involvement in the Paris Commune of 1871 after a couple of unsuccessful attempts at reconciling the Commune with the French Government. Every May 1st Parisian members of the Grand Orient Lodge stage a march through the city commemorating this fact.

May 1 remains the international day of solidarity for communists, socialists, Freemasons, and left anarchists.

Because of the particular nature of some of my articles and blogs, many readers over the years have inquired concerning my personal views and scholarly assessment of the Bavarian Illuminati and its genuine impact on world history. Did such an organization really exist? Does it exist today? What role did it play in the French Revolution of 1789? The Revolutions of 1848? The Russian Revolutions of 1917? etc. Since its founding on May 1, 1776, the Illuminati has been the subject of more controversydisinformation and fear-mongering than almost any other topic analyzed by historians. But today, from impeccable archival research compiled over the past several decades, we now have an almost complete true picture of this clandestine organization and its nexus of influence.

Here are the seminal primary and secondary documents I recommend which present that historical portrait: Fire in the Minds of Men: Origins of the Revolutionary Faith, by James H. Billington; Perfectibilists: The 18th Century Bavarian Order of the Illuminati, by Terry Melanson; The Secret School of Wisdom: The Authentic Ritual and Doctrines of the Illuminati, edited by Josef Wäges, Reinhard Markner and translated to English by Jeva Singh-Anand; Philo’s Reply To Questions Concerning His Association With the Illuminati, by Adolph Freiherr Knigge and translated to English by Jeva Singh-Anand; Illuminati Manifesto of World Revolution (1792): L’Esprit des Religionsby Nicholas Bonneville and translated to English by Marco di Luchetti Esq.; Memoirs Illustrating the History of Jacobinism: A Translation from the French of the Abbe Barruel, by Augustin Barruel; The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Pre-Revolutionary France, by Robert Darnton; The Literary Underground of the Old Regime, by Robert Darnton; Mesmerism and the End of the Enlightenment in France, by Robert Darnton; Critique and Crises: Enlightenment and the Pathogenesis of Modern Society, by Reinhart Koselleck; and The First Professional Revolutionist: Filippo Michele Buonarroti, 1761-1837, by Elizabeth L. Eisenstein.

(The fictional works of Robert Anton Wilson are in a whole separate category or parallel universe.)

2:53 pm on May 1, 2025

Vietnam War At 50: What Have We Learned?

1:18 pm on May 1, 2025

The JFK Confidante’s Diary the CIA Didn’t Want You to See!

Has it made its way out of the CIA’s labyrinth?  The secret diary of Mary Pinchot, the one CIA spook James Jesus Angleton stole after she was murdered in a professional hit?

Mary was the ex-wife of CIA official Cord Meyer, a secret lover and confidante of President Kennedy.  Her diary is one more piece of the Deep State puzzle and Kennedy’s murder!

8:32 am on May 1, 2025

Heroic Republican Reps. Massie and Burlison

Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Eric Burlison of Missouri broke with their party and voted against revenge porn legislation backed by First Lady Melania Trump.

The Take It Down Act criminalizes the promulgation of non-consensual sexual imagery on the internet, including AI-generated “deepfakes.” Now, while I certainly oppose porn, revenge porn, sexual imagery, and deepfakes, it is simply not the job of the federal government to concern itself with these things. And as Massie said: “I feel this is a slippery slope, ripe for abuse, with unintended consequences.”

The bill was introduced by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. The vote was by Unanimous Consent in the Senate so no record of individual votes was taken.

5:02 pm on April 30, 2025

David Horowitz R.I.P.

Conservative writer David Horowitz died yesterday after a battle with cancer. He was 86.

4:51 pm on April 30, 2025

Bankruptcy: House Republicans MASSIVELY Increase Military Spending Bill

12:46 pm on April 30, 2025

“Demoralize the Enemy From Within by Surprise, Terror, Sabotage, Assassination. This is the War of the Future.” Adolf Hitler


Now that the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has occurred, the destructive Ukraine/Russia Conflict is still raging and unrelenting, and the chaotic destabilizing state of the American presidency under the decrepit delusional Joe Biden was still ongoing until Trump’s magnificent sweeping electoral mandate, it is time to step back and seriously review the Nazi/Fascist origins of the EU and CIA/USAID aid to Ukrainian Nazis which has fueled this dangerous existential moment in world geopolitical history.

British journalist Ambrose Evans-Pritchard provided a key piece of the puzzle with this important expose’ article tracing the covert planning, manipulation, and financing of post-WWII European federalism to top tiers of the American intelligence establishment (which interlocked with key Wall Street investment banks and financial institutions, the major foundations which acted as covert funding mechanisms for these projects, the elite mainstream media which provided disinformation and cover for the endeavor, and entities of the foreign policy establishment such as the Council on Foreign Relations and the Atlantic Council.

OSS, CIA and European Unity: The American Committee on United Europe, 1948-60 By Richard J. Aldrich

Other respected British Euro-Skeptic researchers have also presented their evidence which traces this collectivist impetus to its National Socialist and Fascist origins. Political economist Rodney Atkinson has composed three major volumes on this subject of the European Union, Treason at Maastricht (with Norris McWhirter); And Into The Fire; Europe’s Full Circle: Corporate Elites and the New Fascism; and classical liberal John Laughland in his The Tainted Source:  The Undemocratic Origins of the European Idea.  

At the center of the European Union is the story of the economic rise and domination of post-War Europe by Germany.

After the World War II, veteran CBS reporter Paul Manning undertook an investigation of Hitler’s Deputy, Martin Bormann, and the postwar capital network he ran, in considerable measure, at the encouragement of Edward R. Murrow. Partially underwritten by CBS, the story of the Bormann organization proved too sensitive for the network to report.

Manning notes in his powerful book, Martin Bormann: Nazi in Exile,  (.pdf copy)

“A decisively powerful network of corporate entities run by hardened SS veterans, the Bormann group constitutes what one veteran banker termed “the greatest concentration of money power under a single control in history.” The foundation of the organization’s clout is money—lots and lots of money. Controlling German big business and, through investments, much of the rest of the world’s economy, the organization was the repository for the stolen wealth of Europe, estimated by British intelligence to have totaled more than $180 billion by the end of 1943 (not including the money taken from Greece and the former Soviet Union, nor that taken after 1943).

“In addition to the enormous power deriving from its consummate economic clout, the Bormann group has wielded tremendous global influence through its intelligence and enforcement network. Administered by SS general Heinrich Mueller, the wartime head of the Gestapo, the Bormann group’s intelligence and security network was composed of some of the toughest, most capable veterans of the SS. In addition, the Bormann organization and Mueller’s security outfit have commanded the loyalty of the political, intelligence and military elements requisitioned by the Allies after the war. In that regard, the Bormann/Mueller operation could draw on the loyalties of the Reinhard Gehlen spy outfit that handled the CIA’s intelligence on the former Soviet Union and which ultimately became the intelligence service of the Federal Republic of Germany. In addition, Bormann and Mueller were the political masters of the numerous scientists recruited by the U.S. and other nations for their expertise during the Cold War, as well as the numerous Nazis brought into the U.S. under the auspices of the Crusade For Freedom. Those latter ultimately coalesced into a major element of the Republican Party.

“With its economic, political and espionage capabilities, the Bormann group embodies the triumph of the forces of National Socialism in the postwar period. Whereas the United States was the dominant element within the international cartel system prior to, and during, World War II, the Bormann group is the primary entity in the postwar global corporate economy.

“The organization’s clout has successfully obscured its existence in the face of journalistic investigation. Compare the “official” fate of Bormann (supposedly killed at the end of the war) with demonstrable historical fact, as researched by Manning. Relating information from the FBI’s file on Bormann, Manning writes: “ . . .The file revealed that he had been banking under his own name from his office in Germany in Deutsche Bank of Buenos Aires since 1941; that he held one joint account with the Argentinian dictator Juan Peron, and on August 4, 5 and 14, 1967, had written checks on demand accounts in first National City Bank (Overseas Division) of New York, The Chase Manhattan Bank, and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., all cleared through Deutsche Bank of Buenos Aires. . . .”

8:00 am on April 30, 2025

America’s Untold Stories – CIA Secrets Exposed David Atlee Phillips and JFK

Step into the shadows with Mark Groubert and Eric Hunley as they uncover the secret history of David Atlee Phillips—a CIA mastermind whose fingerprints are found on some of America’s darkest chapters. In this explosive episode of America’s Untold Stories, we expose Phillips’ murky ties to the JFK assassination and his covert operations in Mexico during the height of Cold War tensions. As the CIA’s Chief of Operations for the Western Hemisphere, Phillips moved pawns on the world stage with chilling precision. What secrets was he hiding? What role did he really play in one of history’s greatest mysteries? Through rare documents, eyewitness accounts, and fearless analysis, Groubert and Hunley pull back the curtain on a world built on lies deception and power. If you think you know the story, think again.

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2:25 pm on April 29, 2025

100 Days Of Trump 2.0

1:04 pm on April 29, 2025

Tucker Carlson – Catherine Fitts: Bankers vs. the West, Secret Underground Bases, and the Oncoming Extinction Event

I have been following Catherine Austin Fitts off and on for many years once I became fully convinced, she was “the real deal.” Her extensive “insider” background status at the top echelon of one of Wall Street’s most prominent and politically connected investment banks, and her sub cabinet stint at HUD during the George H W Bush regime, demonstrated she was being groomed for a seat within elite power brokers. (She served as managing director and member of the board of directors of the Wall Street investment bank Dillon, Read & Co. Inc., as Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the first Bush Administration.)

Too many readers may not be aware of the seminal importance of Dillon, Read & Co. Inc. to the power elite.

C. Wright Mills observed in his pioneering work, The Power Elite, that “During the Democratic era, one link between private corporate organizations and governmental institutions was the investment house of Dillon, Read.”

Here are four crucial examples.

Paul Nitze, served as United States Deputy Secretary of Defense, U.S. Secretary of the Navy, and Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department. He is best known for being the principal author of NSC 68 and the co-founder of Team B. He helped shape Cold War defense policy over the course of numerous presidential administrations.

James Forrestal, was president of Dillon, Read & Co. Inc. who later became the first Secretary of Defense under Harry Truman. He was assassinated by his enemies.

C. Douglas Dillion became vice-president and director of the firm that bore his father’s name (Clarence Dillon). Dillon became an American diplomat and politician, who served as U.S. Ambassador to France (1953–1957) and as the 57th Secretary of the Treasury (1961–1965) in both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. He was also a member of the Executive Committee of the National Security Council (ExComm) during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later served as chairman of the Rockefeller Foundation, was president of the Harvard board of overseers, chairman of the Brookings Institution and vice-chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Nicolas F. Brady, was a former chairman of the Board of Dillon Read & Co. Inc. (1970–1988). He became United States Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. and a member of the Steering Committee of the Bilderberg Group.

But Catherine Austin Fitts soon found out “where the bodies were buried,” particularly the nexus of the global narcotics traffic, money laundering, and the deep state. Further deep probing led to investigations of the missing trillions of federal funds put an even bigger target upon her back.

Tucker Carlson – Catherine Fitts: Bankers vs. the West, Secret Underground Bases, and the Oncoming Extinction Event

Former Bush administration official Catherine Austin Fitts on how America’s leaders gave up on the country in the 1990s, began stealing trillions and built a digital prison to control the population.

Top Secret America: The Rise of the New American Security State, by Dana Priest (Author), William M. Arkin (Author)

The top-secret world that the government created in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks has become so enormous, so unwieldy, and so secretive that no one knows how much money it costs, how many people it employs or exactly how many agencies duplicate work being done elsewhere. The result is that the system put in place to keep the United States safe may be putting us in greater danger. In Top Secret America, award-winning reporters Dana Priest and William Arkin uncover the enormous size, shape, mission, and consequences of this invisible universe of over 1,300 government facilities in every state in America; nearly 2,000 outside companies used as contractors; and more than 850,000 people granted “Top Secret” security clearance.

A landmark exposé of a new, secret “Fourth Branch” of American government, Top Secret America is a tour de force of investigative reporting-and a book sure to spark national and international alarm.

Top Secret AmericaThe Washington Post

DEEP State and Continuity of Government (COG)

11:24 pm on April 28, 2025

The Wannabe Global Dictator

“I run the country and the world,” brags Trump.

7:16 pm on April 28, 2025