Jim Fedako wrote:

Lew – 

A Christian brother sent out the standard July 4th message. My response:

More David Barton history.

How about this history, from other founding documents:

1. Whereas the several states are founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law …

2. In the name of God, source of all reason and justice, the several states …

3. Whereas the people of the several states profess their full belief in Jesus Christ, Our Lord …

Oh, wait, the first is the preamble to a section of the Canadian constitution, the second from the preamble to the Argentina constitution, and the third from Malta (substitute “the several states” with the respective country name).

Yet, you quoted the Declaration that was arguing for the separation of the colonies from England. It is not the document that founded the United States. That would be the Constitution — a document that does not mention God. And our government officially declared early on that the US is not a Christian nation.

Instead of invoking the names of God and Jesus Christ, the writers of our Declaration went with the then-woke, politically correct “Nature’s God.” Are you OK with that reference as a sign of faithfulness to the one and only God? Especially given the examples above, with other examples not listed.

Now, given the preambles listed above, what makes US the one true city on the hill?

I suggest you read more history than that which is taught in public schools or emanates from court historians. You might discover the writers and signers of the Declaration and Constitution were just political men. And, in the case of the Declaration, were making a political argument and not really establishing a Christian nation. Or even a proposition nation.

And that is OK. They do not need to be made saints … unless you need to justify neoconism as your religion.

Tim McGraw wrote:

This is crazy. To lose over one aircraft a day with crew for years is nuts. One thousand seven hundred crewmen died in this operation. Six hundred aircraft, or more, were lost in the mountains and jungles. Airplanes and pilots take a long time to replace on the other side of the world. It was also crazy to fly 24/7, no matter what the weather conditions. 

President Roosevelt (FDR) called Chinese General Chiang Kai-shek “Cash My Check”. Madame Chiang was the Dragon Lady. Seeing her in Congress begging for more war supplies reminds me of Netanyahu and Zelensky in Congress recently. Nothing really changes.

Wars are insane. As an aircraft mechanic, I know how much work it takes to build a plane, maintain it, and keep it airworthy. It amazes me that the planes fly as well as they do. To have people trying to shoot each other out of the sky is nuts.

Thanks, Joseph Morabito.

See here.

Tim McGraw wrote:

The Epstein Files scandal could, and probably should, destroy Trump’s second term in office. The federal government in Washington, D.C., is even more corrupt than most Americans think. The lies from D.C. are becoming too absurd for even Trumpers to believe.

What happens when Americans believe that Washington, D.C., tells lies constantly and doesn’t give a damn about Americans? The Feds will have to rely strictly on force to force Americans to pay taxes and follow government edicts.

Nothing to See: JD Breen

Thanks, John Frahm. 

Humanize

Mike Rejsa wrote:

Hi Lew,

I’m seeing near-universal opinion that the Trump administration has joined the Deep State on the Epstein issue.

There is an alternative possibility… not sure I’m Pollyanna enough to believe it but what the heck.

Perhaps the impending release of Epstein data was a threat to powerful people <check>, who have now caved and given in on some other significant issue? (Most likely Israel-related) Leaving Trump et al to publicly do a somewhat amateurish job of back-pedaling.

It’s at least possible, tho Bongino’s behavior would seem to contradict. Time will tell.

An old friend wrote:

Lew:

In the second WAPO photo, the individual on the right of Joannides is Admiral Bobby Ray Inman whom I had encounter with many years ago. 

Bobby Ray Inman is an interesting character in his own right.

The Washington Post

Mark Seiler wrote:

Hi Lew,

These Baptists are barking up the wrong tree.

These private companies that advertise sports betting, as well as casinos, are not the real problem. The government lotteries are. 

Just look at the advertising.

Casino and sports book operators advertise the fun surrounding the thrill of placing a bet. They tout the fun you’ll have at the casino in their entertainment offerings such as watching some over-the-hill rock star or their great dining options. Sports books  show the fun you’ll have with friends while watching some sporting event with your friends, while consuming beer and chips, plus the camaraderie.

GovCo ads for their numbers rackets, aka Education Lotteries,, show the fabulous riches that will be yours if you buy that $5, $10 or $20 scratch-off ticket. Look at you! You’re wearing a gold sport coat and hobnobbing with other winners talking about your yachts. But, if you read the small print on the back of the ticket you’ll find out that for every $100 spent you will get $50 in return. It’s downright criminal. 

The biggest mistake these Baptists make is thinking that using government is the  way to make a moral society. If that’s the best route to root out sin, why do we need churches? And they wonder why the pews are empty.

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Humanize Today

Thanks, Mike Sanders.

Thanks, 19th

The planet’s eighth largest economy (excl. US, incl. CA) makes another move toward sound currency. “[Texas] House Bill 1056, cleared by both chambers in late May, designates properly marked gold and silver ‘specie’ as legal tender in the Lone Star State starting September 1, 2026.  A second phase – launching no later than May 1, 2027—authorizes an electronic payment rail fully backed by bullion stored in the Texas Bullion Depository.”

And not a moment too soon. “Fifty years after Nixon defaulted on gold convertibility, the dollar faces a new reckoning. But this time, there’s no Saudi oil deal, no Volcker rate hike, and no geopolitical consensus to save it. The DXY just posted its worst start to the year since 1973. Central banks are ditching Treasurys for gold. And BRICS nations are building a parallel system to kill dollar dependence.”

Regarding the latter, the weaponization of the dollar seems to have been the last nail in the coffin. For perspective on proportion, 2024 US GDP was $30.51T, for BRICS, $27.94T. If one includes the BRICS+ countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, UAE), $30.72T. Of course, this does not include other nations in the BRICS+ orbit.

The BRICS strategy has teeth. Gold reserves are currently (if one believes any of these data – sources differ wildly) 8,133 metric tons for the US, 5,757 for BRICS, and 6,618 for BRICS+. (Personal holdings in India are estimated to be 25,000 metric tons, currently valued at $2.7T. The annual consumption in India is estimated to be 800 metric tons.)

BRICS+ also has the corner on gold production with 1033 metric tons per annum, compared to 158 for the US (2024 estimates).

And a quick examination of a world map reveals added leverage to this system, as the BRICS++ community (getting more linked with the OPEC+ community by the minute) controls most of the world’s oil production, as well as vital sea gates.

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Matt Taibbi

Thanks,  John Frahm. 

Activist Post

Thanks, John Frahm.

Action Institute

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John Leake

Thanks, John Frahm. 

Daily Mail.

Ginny Garner wrote:

Lew,

Tucker Carlson’s speech at Turning Point USA on June 11 has upset Laura Loomer and many others. Tucker said you can’t be loyal to both Israel and the US; you cannot work for the US government if you are a citizen of any other nation; we need deportation not amnesty for the 60 million illegals; people are getting angry and going insane because their concerns are not being addressed; and the real concern of Americans is the economy and not Iran. And he takes unscripted questions from the audience. Starts at 4:11.

Ginny- Garner wrote:

Lew,

Jimmy Dore interviewed geoengineering expert Dane Wigington about the horrific Texas flooding that killed 161 including Christian girls; 161 are still missing.

Thanks, Saleh Abdullah.

Focal Points

Bruce McLane wrote:

I can’t believe Epstein killed himself right before he was about to be acquitted due to a complete lack of evidence.

Thanks, John Frahm.

WSJ News

Thanks, Johnny Kramer . 

Pureblood Potter on X: “Devon man has had enough.

Tim McGraw wrote:

‘Global War on Terror is Over’…Terror Won: Daniel McAdams

This is a very good article by Daniel McAdams about the hypocrisy and lack of morality by those in charge of the American Empire. All that the powerful in D.C. care about is power/money. Why Americans keep voting for these immoral lying murderers amazes me.

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Ben Bartee

Lew,

I thought the Roman “Bigfoot” mystery (https://www.lewrockwell.com/political-theatre/2000-year-old-roman-bigfoot-mystery-5000-giant-shoes-unearthed-in-britain/) was fascinating, but not for the shoe sizes—really not that crazy.

It was indeed fascinating how dumb the analysis was by the article’s author.

It got me thinking more about it, though:

https://x.com/BrianDOLeary/status/1943035793150480826 Also on Substack:

https://briandoleary.substack.com/p/giant-roman-boots-to-nba-behemoths

Tim McGraw wrote:

The writing Muses are jealous mistresses.

Thanks, Andy Thomas.

Thanks, Chris Sullivan.

Thanks, Tim McGraw.

Tim McGraw wrote:

Someone should tell Trump that his war against the Houthis was a failure. The mighty US Navy lost.