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Ukraine took the spotlight off of Epstein today. Nice distraction mr President.

Not one word from Pam or Kash. I'll be positive her for a moment and say maybe that's a good thing. No need to tell the enemy what you are planning.

I think this was a wake up call for both of them. They will get nothing to go their way without forcing the issue. By force I mean actual force with raids into whatever they are attempting to secure. In this case the files held at SDNY. Comeys daughters house probably needs to be raided as well.
IMO, Kash needs to be putting together a team of agents he can trust that can conduct these raids and not leak the info.

As for Pam, I dont know what it is she needs to go through to release the JFK files and everything else she was ordered to release but the order from the president was to release them, not sift through them and release whatever she wants. The JFK files should be easy to do. Release them and let the public sift through them.
With Epstein it's a little more complicated. Pretty sure the public doesn't need to see anything graphic with the elites having sex with kids but should be plenty of stuff with them just hanging out with kids and the more graphic stuff can be used in the trials. Thats assuming she ever gets her hands on any of it. Lets face it, the more time goes by the less likely that is. If anyone has paid attention over the years you know the dems know how to lie, cheat and steal. They also know how to win legal battles. Clinton is a prime example. Delete the evidence. Plain and simple. Thats why I said earlier Pam made a mistake letting them know there was a whistleblower and that they were onto them in NY. Did anyone project when they were going to raid conservatives under the Biden Administration? This was a rookie mistake so Pams grade from me rn is a C-. Not that she cares about my grade but the American people and the rest of the world are watching how she handles this. If she comes up empty handed it's her own fault.

Kash gets a pass from me for now. He's barely got his office set up after being sworn in. These 2 better get their shit together pretty quick though and realize this isn't high school anymore. This is the big leagues and the firmly entrenched deep state is not going to be easy to root out.
 
I do think they already have the data. This has to just be some sort of show. I mean we have spy data centers like Utah that record everything. If the FBI doesn't understand this well they are dumber than I thought.
 
Like the NSA place out there where 400 of them were doing lmnopq chats all day? LOL. How did they ever get hired and approved for top secret clearances?

I dont think a lot of the evidence made it onto servers. There may be some communications but the actual photo video evidence is locked up someplace or in someones possession. We are also seeing more and more government employees using signal so they can stay off the radar. I dont know anything about it but it appears the gov hasn't tapped into it.
 

Investors unnerved by heated Trump-Zelensky Oval Office showdown​

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Investors were stunned on Friday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump ended in disaster, adding uncertainty to financial markets already jittery due to weakening economic data and volatility around U.S. trade policies.

The two leaders traded verbal blows before the world's media at the White House, pushing markets to react with a risk-off bid for safe-haven Treasuries as the public spat added uncertainty over the prospect of a peace deal with Russia.

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Podcast here, nothing to see, can listen in one tab, play around the forum in a different tab.

Gold, Inheritance, Boomers, & Argentina​

Mar 1, 2025 Doug Casey's Take

In this episode, Doug shares notable events from history, including the assassination of Malcolm X and Nixon's visit to China. He reflects on the evolving nature of prominent figures and events, such as Robert Mugabe's legacy and Jeff Bezos' recent declaration regarding the Washington Post's editorial stance. The discussion transitions into the potential impacts of financial resets, gold markets, and the role of various government and private sector players in shaping economic trends. Doug and his co-host also delve into questions from their file members, touching on artificial intelligence, inheritance strategies, the future of gold, and the implications of financial instability. The episode concludes with thoughts on Argentina's political scenario and the global financial system's unpredictable landscape.

48:05

00:00 Historical Reflections: Malcolm X and Mugabe
02:30 Nixon's Legacy and Economic Policies
06:20 Media Critique: Washington Post and The Economist
08:29 Epstein Files and Government Transparency
16:32 Inheritance and Wealth Allocation
20:11 Boomer Generation: Characteristics and Criticisms
24:45 Philosophical Beliefs and Politics
25:10 Financial Reset Predictions
26:32 Gold's Role in the Economy
29:34 Market Correction and Mining Stocks
31:09 Trump's Cabinet Picks and Political Views
36:00 Argentina's Political and Economic Climate
43:41 Gold Deposits and Market Impact
46:27 Government Accountability and Private Sector
47:53 Conclusion and Farewell
 
Feb 25

DEPSECDEF Nom Talks Pentagon Budget Shifts, Workforce Reduction​

The new effort to adjust Pentagon spending is not a cut, but a reallocation to find $50 billion for the Department of Defense’s priorities under the new Trump administration, the nominee for the department’s second-highest job told a Senate panel.
Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Stephen Feinberg said the targets could include “legacy systems that are not essential to the mission.”

Feinberg, a co-founder of the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, added that in the $850 billion Pentagon budget there is “so much there that we can get at without getting to bone.”

USNI News reported last week that submarines, “executable” surface ships and nuclear modernization are among the 17 areas off-limits to the shifts that would amount to about 8 percent of the total budget.

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It's now Sunday afternoon. I'd say by now the deep state has had a good talking to both Pam and Kash and let them know how things really work in DC.
They probably told them they can do some investigations to appease the masses. In the end 1 or 2 people will get fired and go on to working for the people they protected from the investigation. I'm sure Kash and Pam have loved ones they care about and wouldn't want anything to happen to them. Be a shame if so many loved ones started committing suicide.
And that's how the deep state stays untouchable. Money, sex and fear.
Elon even admitted on JR if he uncovered the corruption they would kill him. Thats the richest man in the world who gets as much sex as he wants so all that left is letting him live. I know many dont want to hear this but that was a huge announcement. He will still uncover waste and fraud but politicians and their families are untouchable.

And that brings me back to Epstein. Unless there is a raid in NY tomorrow and all the files are recovered, I am going to say there is less than a 10% chance of them ever seeing the light of day and an even lower chance of anyone on the list ever being prosecuted. Thats just the way shit works in the district of corruption. And this is why I have said Trump cant fix anything and there is only 1 solution to all of this. We cant vote our way out of this.
 

Warren Buffett calls Trump’s tariffs a tax on goods, says ‘the Tooth Fairy doesn’t pay ‘em’​

Legendary investor Warren Buffett made a rare comment on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying punitive duties could trigger inflation and hurt consumers.

“Tariffs are actually, we’ve had a lot of experience with them. They’re an act of war, to some degree,” said Buffett, whose conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has large businesses in insurance, railroad, manufacturing, energy and retail. He made the remarks in an interview with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell for a new documentary on the late publisher of the Washington Post, Katharine Graham.

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Tariffs have gone into effect. Here's an interesting response from our neighbor to the north.

Canadian premier says he will cut off electricity exports to US ‘with a smile on my face’​

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he is prepared to cut off electricity exports to the U.S. if President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods go through.

“If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything — including cut off their energy with a smile on my face,” Ford told reporters at a mining convention in downtown Toronto, the Toronto Sun reported.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...S&cvid=999308887def4683896a8d3b5985d86a&ei=26
 

China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10​

  • China announced Tuesday it would impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10 and restrict exports to 15 U.S. companies.
  • The retaliatory measures from China’s Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Commerce came just as additional U.S. tariffs took effect on Chinese goods.
  • After the first round of new U.S. tariffs in February, China’s retaliatory measures included raising duties on certain U.S. energy imports and putting two U.S. companies on an unreliable entities list that could restrict their ability to do business in the Asian country.
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White House seeks plan for possible Russia sanctions relief, sources say​

  • White House has asked State, Treasury to draft options for easing Russia sanctions - sources
  • Unclear what Washington could seek in return for sanction relief
  • US sanctions may not be eased immediately
March 3 (Reuters) - The United States is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as President Donald Trump seeks to restore ties with Moscow and stop the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official and another person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Looks like Pam did get her files on Friday so I am serving up a huge heaping helping of crow this morning. . Hopefully we see some arrests soon.
 
JayDubya said:
Wanna speculate if he would he read his own name?
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He could admit that he did travel to the Island, but when he learned what it was really about, he was disgusted. And since he understood the immense power behind the operation, and that he could not provide proof, his options were limited at that time.

He could also make the point that they cast their nets far and wide, trying to catch anyone possible rather than just focusing on the low-hanging fruit (known perverts).
 
If Trump was compromised by the Epstein operation we would know every little detail.
They did try and use the flight logs to damage him but most saw it for what it was.
 
Alright guys, y'all went right where I wanted y'all to go.
I am NOT a never Trumper, but I'm also not a blind "follow Trump no matter where he takes us" kind of guy.

So, the point is this.

Would you be so forgiving if when I said "Wanna speculate if he would he read his own name?" I was referring to (fill in the blank) Bill Gates for example?

Now, here comes the hard part, be honest.
 
Nothing to see, can listen in one tab, play around the forum in a different tab.

Doug Casey on Trump's Congressional Address​

Mar 5, 2025 Doug Casey's Take

In this episode of Doug Casey’s Take, Doug and I discuss Trump’s latest speech and the broader geopolitical shifts unfolding before our eyes. As always, Doug doesn’t hold back.

“Trump is mightily entertaining, but let’s be honest—his rhetoric is often nonsense. That doesn’t mean he’s wrong about everything.”

“The U.S. government is a dangerous predator sitting on top of America. People conflate the government with the people—they’re not the same.”

“If you want to solve the drug problem, legalize drugs. That’s the only answer. Everything else is theater.”

We cover Trump’s plan to “unshackle” the economy, the deep state’s resistance, the looming financial collapse, and why he believes America’s overreach—from the Panama Canal to Greenland—is a mistake. Doug also gives his take on the latest Ukraine minerals deal and what’s going on with Europe ramping up military spending.

1:02:09

00:00 Introduction and Initial Impressions of Trump's Speech
00:15 Entertainment Value and Comparisons to Zelensky's Visit
01:28 Analyzing Trump's Speech and Economic Claims
03:07 Fact-Checking and Media Reactions
05:49 Trump's Economic Policies and Their Implications
19:06 Discussion on Social Security and Tax Policies
21:56 Trump's Proposals for the Auto Industry and Tariffs
27:23 Declaring War on Drug Cartels
29:58 The Cycle of Violence and Drug Addiction
32:08 The Death Penalty Debate
34:49 Transgender Issues and Child Transition Surgery
37:00 National Security and the Golden Dome
39:28 Reshoring Shipbuilding and the Panama Canal
44:51 Trump's Radical Policies and Greenland
54:48 European Relations and Defense Spending
58:59 The Mineral Deal in Ukraine
01:01:48 Concluding Thoughts and Future Speculations
 

Trump Announces To Congress: Even More Tax Cuts? What About Social Security & Medicare?​

Mar 6, 2025 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

President Trump to Congress -- even more (retroactive) TAX CUTS & a balanced budget! What about Social Security & Medicare? Here are our 5 summary points from this week's Presidential Speech.

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https://www.hudsonbaycapital.com/documents/FG/hudsonbay/research/638199_A_Users_Guide_to_Restructuring_the_Global_Trading_System.pdf
Jim Bianco Explains the 'Mar-a-Lago Accord' | Odd Lots
https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/highlights/topyr.html
https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/trump-tariffs-economost-stephen-miran-1d8f31f2
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/us-dollar-pressured-wall-street-180000598.html
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-25/will-trump-devalue-the-us-dollar-with-a-mar-a-lago-accord
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/-mar-a-lago-accord-chatter-is-getting-wall-street-s-attention
https://www.fairobserver.com/economics/the-mar-a-lago-agreement-for-the-relationship-between-tariffs-us-dollar-value-and-inflation/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/comments/1iui2ek/maralago_accord_chatter_is_getting_wall_streets/?rdt=35623
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/2025/02/25/what-a-mar-a-lago-accord-would-mean-for-the-us-dollar/
 

Treasury Secretary Bessent says the American dream is not about ‘access to cheap goods’​

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday offered a full-throated defense of the White House’s position on tariffs, insisting that, “Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream.”
  • In a speech delivered to a crowd of leading economists, Bessent indicated that Trump is willing to take strong measures to achieve his trade goals.
  • Earlier in the day, Commerce Department data underscored how far the U.S. has fallen behind its global trading partners. The imbalance swelled to a record $131.4 billion in January
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