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2008 JULY 12 – JULY 18
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European recession looms as Spain crumbles. Economic
crisis is global. Telegraph 2008 July 18 (Cached)
Video of popcorn being popped by cell phones was a
hoax. Fortunately, we cautioned that it might be.
CNN 2008 July 17
U.S. says it will station diplomats in Iran for first
time since 1979. May be softening of policy or deception in preparation of
surprise attack. Guardian 2008 July 17 (Cached)
Rand Corporation report says that an attack on Iran
would strengthen local and world support for Iran's government.
Prison Planet 2008 July 17 (Cached)
New safe detox for Mercury amalgam fillings.
Natural News 2008 July 17 (Cached)
Eighteen deaths linked to Gardisil vaccine report
claims. NWV 2008 July 17 (Cached)
Amazing architecture of the near future will feature
revolving floors and self generated electricity. Some of these are already
under construction in Dubai.
flixxy.com Posted 2008 July 17
World Court orders U.S. to suspend execution of five
Mexican nationals convicted of murder. U.N. seeks supremacy over legal
system of America and all nations. CNN 2008 July 16 (Cached)
26,000 Christian pastors recruited by government to
convince their congregations not to resist martial law.
YouTube 2008 July 16 (Cached)
Why low HDL cholesterol is NOT good for you.
Mercola 2008 July 15 (Cached)
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A fast course on Blackwater, the President's private
army not subject to any laws. Fasten your seat belt for this one.
Brasscheck Posted 2008 July 15
US: Banks brace for massive litigation over fraudulent
loans. Unless government steps in to protect their crimes, they will all be
bankrupt.
Web of Debt 2008 July 13 (Cached)
US: Home Depot offers free recycling of compact
fluorescent bulbs. NY Times Posted 2008 July 13 (Cached)
If we attack Iran with nukes, there WILL be
retaliation, says analyst. Which U.S. city would you pick to be incinerated?
Brasscheck Posted 2008 July 13
China: 14 trillion Yuan wiped out from stock market
within 8 months. That's over half of China's annual gross domestic product.
Fiat money always causes booms and busts. Epoch Times
Posted 2008 July 12 (Cached)
California mortgage bank forced to close after a run
of depositors asked for their money. Bloomberg Posted
2008 July 12 (Cached)
US: If Federal Reserve bails out Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac Bonds, billions of dollars from U.S. taxpayers will flow to
Chinese and other governments who hold those bonds. Market
Watch Posted 2008 July 12 (Cached)
War profiteering and poisoning American troops in
Iraq. It's time for a regime change - in the U.S.!
Brasscheck Posted 2008 July 12
US: Foreclosures rose 53% in June. Bank failures
tripled. Bloomberg Posted 2008 July 12 (Cached)
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FROM OUR READERS
VIDEO IS TRUE BUT TOO VULGAR
I so appreciate your website and insight into all that is transpiring in
these seemingly “last days”. I love G. Edward Griffin and his ability to
expound on complex and profound topics. I read both The Creature from
Jekyll Island and World Without Cancer . . . both excellent,
excellent books!
However, I just want to make a comment on the Brasscheck video about
Blackwater on this last Unfiltered News. Of course, the information is
shocking and unbelievable, but I know true . . . so why is it that
inevitably the producers need to be vulgar? I just don’t get it. I would
love to pass on information like this but feel hesitant because of the one
statement—I found very offensive. It’s not spoken, but written on one of the
frames.
I know this is not your content, but if it could be cut or something, it
would be so much more of an effective tool to share with others—in my humble
opinion, that is.
Thank you so very much for what you do. God bless and keep you all,
Chris Holford
Grand Rapids, MI
REPLY:
Hello Chris.
I totally agree with you. Unfortunately, we are not able to alter video when
it comes from another source. We either accept it as it is or pass over it.
In this case, we felt that the information was too important to omit. Thanks
for your good sense and good taste.
Ed Griffin
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IS "INTERNET NEUTRALITY" A DECEPTIVE PHRASE? Reader
says it really means political control of the Internet to stifle competition
with Google and AT&T. Read his letter here.
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SHOULD WE SUPPORT RUSSELL MEANS
AND THE LAKOTA INDIANS?
We have received several inquiries about why we have not urged the support
of Russell Means who has called for separation of the Lakota Indians from
the United States. In outline form, here is the reason. (If you are in a
hurry and don't have time for the details, I suggest you jump ahead and read
just the last two paragraphs, starting with item six.)
1. Russell Means is considered to be a founder of the American Indian
Movement; although, in later years after a split developed between him and
the organization, AIM went to considerable length to distance itself from
Means and to downplay his role.
2. AIM has, from its beginning, been closely aligned with Marxists who have
pursued the classical Leninist strategy of dividing a target nation into
splinter regions through a revolutionary strategy called War of National
Liberation. This calls for identifying a religious, ethnic, or racial group
within a target nation that can be mobilized on the basis of some grievance
against the government or the ruling class. There usually are plenty of
legitimate grievances to draw upon, but the strategy calls for making them
worse and, if possible, even to create new ones. The objective is, not
reform, but bitterness, hatred, violence, and territorial division. This
strategy has been used in one variation or another in many countries, and it
is easy to identify if you know the rules by which they play. AIM has always
played by those rules, and its Leninist orientation is clearly visible. (If
you would like more information about this strategy, please contact me at
ge.griffin@verizon.net, and I’ll be glad to send you the transcript of a video I
produced on that topic some years ago entitled: “More Deadly Than War; The
Blueprint for Communist Revolution in America.”)
3. After being caught up in this movement in the
beginning, Means eventually rejected the Leninist influence and, after a
protracted period of disagreement with other leaders, resigned from AIM.
Actually, the organization was quick to repudiate him and, in one of its press releases,
claimed that he had resigned no less than six times, so we can well
imagine what conflict went on at the leadership level.
4. There is no doubt that much of that conflict centered around the ideology
of Communism. While his former comrades remained faithful to traditional
Marxist/Leninist strategies and slogans, Means began to speak out against them. In a speech delivered in July 1980 at the International
Survival Gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Means said in no
uncertain terms that Marxism was not the solution for the grievances of his
people. The enemy, he said, was not even capitalism. It was European
culture. Here is a sampling of his remarks:
“Capitalists, at least, can be relied upon to develop uranium as fuel only
at the rate at which they can show a good profit. That's their ethic, and
maybe that will buy some time. Marxists, on the other hand, can be relied
upon to develop uranium fuel as rapidly as possible simply because it's the
most "efficient" production fuel available. That's their ethic, and I fail
to see where it's preferable. Like I said, Marxism is right smack in the
middle of the European tradition. It's the same old song. … The only manner
in which American Indian people could participate in a Marxist revolution
would be to join the industrial system, to become factory workers, or
"proletarians," as Marx called them. The man was very clear about the fact
that his revolution could occur only through the struggle of the
proletariat, that the existence of a massive industrial system is a
precondition of a successful Marxist society. … So, in order for us to
really join forces with Marxism, we American Indians would have to accept
the national sacrifice of our homeland; we would have to commit cultural
suicide and become industrialized and Europeanized. … Marxism has something
of a history. Does this history bear out my observations? I look to the
process of industrialization in the Soviet Union since 1920 and I see that …
the territory of the USSR used to contain a number of tribal peoples and
they have been crushed to make way for the factories. The Soviets refer to
this as "the National Question," the question of whether the tribal peoples
had a right to exist as people; and they decided the tribal peoples were an
acceptable sacrifice to industrial needs. I look to China and I see the same
thing. I look to Vietnam and I see Marxists imposing an industrial order and
rooting out the indigenous tribal mountain people. … I hear a leading Soviet
scientist saying that when the uranium is exhausted, then alternatives will
be found. I see the Vietnamese taking over a nuclear power plant abandoned
by the U.S. military. Have they dismantled and destroyed it? No, they are
using it. I see China exploding nuclear bombs, developing nuclear reactors,
and preparing a space program in order to colonize and exploit the planets
the same as the Europeans colonized and exploited this hemisphere. It's the
same old song, but maybe with a faster tempo this time. … I do not believe
that capitalism itself is really responsible for the situation in which
American Indians have been declared a national sacrifice. No, it is the
European tradition; European culture itself is responsible.” (See:
http://www.dickshovel.com/Banks.html.)
5. So, it’s clear why Russell Means does not get along with his former
comrades who continue to have an affinity to Marxist-style collectivism.
However, in spite of the fact that, more recently, he has supported the
Libertarian Party and the Ron Paul presidential campaign, I can find nothing in his words
or actions that reveal an clearly defined attitude
about collectivism in general. The Libertarian Party embraces people from a
wide range of ideological conviction, including collectivists who are merely
expressing disgust for the leadership of the other parties. I would hope that
Means' affinity to the heritage of his ancestors would raise him above that,
but I am mindful that the Indian tradition also contains strong elements of
collectivism. I would like to have the opportunity someday to talk with him
about this. However, until we know where he stands on the conflict between
collectivism and individualism, we cannot automatically assume that he is a
champion of freedom.
6. Adding to this need for caution is the fact that Means is calling for
secession of the Lakota Indians from the United States and has appealed to
that great collectivist assembly of totalitarianism, the UN, for moral,
legal, and possibly physical assistance. He has asked for a seat in the
General Assembly. While any freedom-seeking person with common sense would
be working to get the U.S. out of the U.N., Means is working to get out of
the U.S. and into the U.N.
This is the reason we did not jump on the Russell Means bandwagon. He may
not be a Marxist/Leninist, but he still appears to be promoting the strategy
of so-called national liberation, and he is seeking to align himself with
the U.N., arguably the worst bunch of dictators and despots the world has ever
known. I don’t
see how anything good can come out of that, certainly not for the Lakota
Indians.
RESPONSE FROM JOHN SAMBDMAN:
Mr. Griffin,
I have read your concerns regarding a cautious support of Russell Means and
the Lakotah Indians. Initially, I was encouraged by his efforts to establish
a sovereign nation within US borders, especially since it would give me
somewhere to go if our government became too oppressive. I understand your
misgivings of his appeal to the UN, but what other avenue is available to
him if he is to essentially force the USA to give up nearly 5 states and
possibly as many as 11?
They have no means of forcing acceptance and as you say those without power
cannot defend liberty. Ideally, I would like to see them succeed without an
appeal and possible dependence on the UN. Have you approached Russell means
and how would you suggest he proceed?
There are several other states entertaining secession, perhaps we could
forge our own International body of liberty minded nations and states akin
to the UN but instead working to promote individual liberty and standing in
the way of governmental oppression of individual rights. I have been
suggesting to those around me to start our own nation and attract liberty
minded individuals to move there akin to Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged”. I
believe an environment where one can live unmolested by government and free
to innovate would lead to real world solutions to our energy crisis among
other problems. Unrestricted Hemp production comes to mind. (No I am not a
pothead, I have never taken marijuana or any other recreational drug). I
look forward to your thoughts on these topics. I have enjoyed your books and
Freedom Force International is a breath of fresh air in what is quickly
becoming an oppressive environment.
Sincerely,
John Sambdman
REPLY FROM GEG:
I believe that, at the present time, the only possibility of success is to
create a freedom movement among the Lakotah Indians dedicated to the
recapture of their state and local governments through Constitutional means.
That, of course, is the mission of Freedom Force. I see no reason to
consider a solution for Indians different than the solution for the rest of
us. We are all Americans now and must work to build a united effort, not one
that will divide us further. I have not had an opportunity to talk to
Russell Means about this but would welcome the opportunity.
The idea of a new nation is appealing, but I have no idea where it would be.
It would not be within the current United States without a second Civil War
– which is not a very good idea. Thanks for your interest in this topic.
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IT'S ALL FOR MY SECURITY
A satirical poem © June 16, 2008 by G. Edward Griffin
I woke up Sunday morning
(Father’s Day) with a silly limerick running through my head. It was a
satirical comment on how Boobus Amricanus is so willing to give
up liberty in return for the false hope of security against terrorism. I couldn’t get it out of my head
so, after
dinner, I began to play with the words and eventually produced a first
draft. Because satire
often communicates an idea more forcefully than dull documentation and
logical argument, I am publishing it to see if it has any such utility. I hope you will find it useful with your friends who don’t yet
get it.
It’s more than mortal man can bear.
Those terrorists are everywhere:
on land and sea and in the air.
Network TV bill of fare
daily warns us to prepare
for bugs and bombs and poison air
and other things enough to scare
the bravest man to deep despair.
They hate our freedom so we’re told,
our way of life so uncontrolled,
our rich, our poor, our young, our old.
I guess their hatred just takes hold
and burrows in and makes them bold
enough to kill and spend their gold
and set in motion plans untold
to get us ALL, … or so we’re told.
Seems strange to me they don’t resent
the other guys who represent
a way of life with free consent
or those who are benevolent.
The only ones they seem intent
to devastate to great extent
are those whos aero-planes were sent
to bomb their homes with such torment.
Never mind, the war will stay.
We’re going to fight this all the way.
But there’s a price we have to pay
to keep the enemy at bay.
Let our leaders take away
our lives and liberty TODAY,
and then our fears will go away
that they’ll be lost some future day.
My phone is tapped. My mail is read.
They know the thoughts inside my head.
The money I deposited
is now reported to the Fed.
They chip my hand, dispense my bread.
I think they watch me go to bed.
I don’t object. I’m glad instead
to be controlled until I’m dead.
CHORUS
And so I very happily
let them take my liberty.
No matter what they do to me,
it’s all for my security.
You see, you see, you see?
I’m just as glad as I can be
to let them take my liberty.
No matter what they do to me,
it’s all for my security.
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