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Military Coup in China? Xi Jinping prepares to extend his reign at 20th Party Congress
Social media is abuzz with the rumours of Chinese President Xi Jinping being put under house arrest, and a possible coup taking place in the country, a week after two of its former ministers were sentenced for corruption - a highly controversial decision…
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Tigers and Flies
Shifting Tides in the Chinese Kingdom
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A very smart man I follow stated
"When a system works well, conspiracy theorists are often called delusional paranoids
When a system is corrupt, those calling the sane “conspiracy theorists” tend to be the paranoid, fearful someone will clean up institutional corruption on which they depend "
or have wrapped their mental life around. #EnjoyTheShow and #EnjoyTheMeltDown
"When a system works well, conspiracy theorists are often called delusional paranoids
When a system is corrupt, those calling the sane “conspiracy theorists” tend to be the paranoid, fearful someone will clean up institutional corruption on which they depend "
or have wrapped their mental life around. #EnjoyTheShow and #EnjoyTheMeltDown
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sity of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), but David Martin has certainly rolled over a Keystone in the marriage of Anthrax and CoronaVirus on behalf of the Kissinger Kids. Is this “CoronaThrax” that made everyone sick at the World's Largest Potluck ever in Wuhan for those six days of gluttony from January 18th, 2020 to January 24th, 2020 in Wuhan? <picturehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3867604d-28ed-45f0-ae1c-d3a3215901db_1125x2040.jpeg
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<svg<polyline<polyline<line<line Deborah Birx wrote about the Wuhan Six Day Lunar Celebration Potluck in her confessional book, Silent Invasion.
Also, BItter Winter covered the six days of potluck in Wuhan during the “pandemic”. <picturehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F166bfed2-c097-4bc0-8850-6818b4f29350_1125x1153.jpeg
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<svg<polyline<polyline<line<line Frank Plummer died shortly after the Wuhan Potluck Festival in February 2002.
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<svg<polyline<polyline<line<line I mean really, who has a 40,000-person potluck during the middle of a pandemic? <picturehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F975176d1-ac01-49ce-b071-3d1ad13d3b20_1125x1721.jpeg
<svg<polyline<polyline<line<line Deborah Birx wrote about the Wuhan Six Day Lunar Celebration Potluck in her confessional book, Silent Invasion.
Also, BItter Winter covered the six days of potluck in Wuhan during the “pandemic”. <picturehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F166bfed2-c097-4bc0-8850-6818b4f29350_1125x1153.jpeg
<svg<polyline<polyline<line<line Was it a Kissinger Kids Potluck with CoronaThrax on every plate for those six days in January 2020 in Wuhan? Time will tell. <picturehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c7a96c1-83dc-43e7-bb51-d5ddd273caff_1070x1104.png
<svg<polyline<polyline<line<line Frank Plummer died shortly after the Wuhan Potluck Festival in February 2002.
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World-renowned HIV researcher Frank Plummer, 67, dies
The 'visionary' microbiologist is remembered for research that helped save thousands of lives.
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower famously warned about the dangers of the "military-industrial complex" in his farewell address to the nation on January 17, 1961. In his speech, Eisenhower cautioned against the growing influence of the defense industry and its potential to drive policy decisions based on its own interests rather than the national interest.
Eisenhower's warning reflected his concerns about the close relationship between the military, the defense industry, and the government. He worried that the defense industry's vast resources and lobbying power could influence government decision-making and lead to unnecessary military spending, conflicts, and wars.
Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex has become one of the most famous presidential speeches in US history and has been widely cited by politicians and scholars to this day. The speech is a reminder of the need for vigilance and caution in maintaining a balance between national security and other important values such as democracy, human rights, and economic prosperity.
The U-2 incident and its aftermath contributed to the cancellation of the Paris summit in 1960, and that this in turn helped to perpetuate the Cold War and benefited the military-industrial complex
Eisenhower initially approved the U-2 program in 1954, and he continued to authorize the flights over the Soviet Union throughout his presidency. However, as tensions between the US and the Soviet Union increased in the late 1950s, Eisenhower became increasingly concerned about the risks of the U-2 program and the potential for it to derail efforts to improve US-Soviet relations.
In the lead-up to the Paris summit in 1960, Eisenhower instructed the military to halt U-2 flights over the Soviet Union in order to avoid provoking a Soviet response that could disrupt the summit. However, unbeknownst to Eisenhower, U-2 flights continued to be conducted by the CIA without his knowledge or approval, leading to the shoot-down of a U-2 spy plane over Soviet territory in May 1960.
Eisenhower's warning reflected his concerns about the close relationship between the military, the defense industry, and the government. He worried that the defense industry's vast resources and lobbying power could influence government decision-making and lead to unnecessary military spending, conflicts, and wars.
Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex has become one of the most famous presidential speeches in US history and has been widely cited by politicians and scholars to this day. The speech is a reminder of the need for vigilance and caution in maintaining a balance between national security and other important values such as democracy, human rights, and economic prosperity.
The U-2 incident and its aftermath contributed to the cancellation of the Paris summit in 1960, and that this in turn helped to perpetuate the Cold War and benefited the military-industrial complex
Eisenhower initially approved the U-2 program in 1954, and he continued to authorize the flights over the Soviet Union throughout his presidency. However, as tensions between the US and the Soviet Union increased in the late 1950s, Eisenhower became increasingly concerned about the risks of the U-2 program and the potential for it to derail efforts to improve US-Soviet relations.
In the lead-up to the Paris summit in 1960, Eisenhower instructed the military to halt U-2 flights over the Soviet Union in order to avoid provoking a Soviet response that could disrupt the summit. However, unbeknownst to Eisenhower, U-2 flights continued to be conducted by the CIA without his knowledge or approval, leading to the shoot-down of a U-2 spy plane over Soviet territory in May 1960.
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Survival at 70,000 feet without proper equipment and protection is nearly impossible due to the harsh conditions. At that altitude, the air is extremely thin, and the atmospheric pressure is significantly lower than at sea level. The temperature is also very low, averaging around -60°C (-76°F).
If someone were to jump from a plane at that altitude without proper equipment, they would quickly lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen, which could result in death in a matter of seconds or minutes. However, if someone were to jump with proper equipment such as a pressure suit and oxygen supply, they may be able to survive for a limited period of time. The exact time would depend on various factors, including the individual's health, the quality of their equipment, and the specific conditions at that altitude. It is unlikely that someone could survive for an extended period of time without additional support, such as rescue or medical assistance.
If someone were to jump from a plane at that altitude without proper equipment, they would quickly lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen, which could result in death in a matter of seconds or minutes. However, if someone were to jump with proper equipment such as a pressure suit and oxygen supply, they may be able to survive for a limited period of time. The exact time would depend on various factors, including the individual's health, the quality of their equipment, and the specific conditions at that altitude. It is unlikely that someone could survive for an extended period of time without additional support, such as rescue or medical assistance.
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The U2 spy plane was shot down by a Soviet surface-to-air missile (SAM) on May 1, 1960. The incident occurred during the Cold War, when tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union were high. The U2 was a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that was capable of flying at altitudes of up to 70,000 feet, which made it difficult to detect and intercept by Soviet air defenses. However, on this particular mission, the U2 was detected by Soviet radar and subsequently shot down by a missile. The pilot, Francis Gary Powers, ejected and was captured by the Soviet Union.
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There were several major U.S. businessmen who dealt with pre-war Germany, including:
Henry Ford - Founder of the Ford Motor Company, who was known for his anti-Semitic views and published a newspaper called The Dearborn Independent, which ran a series of articles in the early 1920s titled "The International Jew."
Prescott Bush - Father of former President George H.W. Bush and grandfather of former President George W. Bush, who was a partner in the banking firm Brown Brothers Harriman, which had financial ties to Nazi Germany.
William Randolph Hearst - Newspaper magnate who owned dozens of newspapers across the country, including the New York Journal-American, and was known for his sensationalist reporting. Hearst had close ties to the German government and was sympathetic to the Nazi cause.
Allen Dulles - A lawyer who worked for the international law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, which had close ties to Nazi Germany. Dulles later served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) under Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy.
These are just a few examples, and there were many other businessmen and corporations that had dealings with Germany before World War II.
Henry Ford - Founder of the Ford Motor Company, who was known for his anti-Semitic views and published a newspaper called The Dearborn Independent, which ran a series of articles in the early 1920s titled "The International Jew."
Prescott Bush - Father of former President George H.W. Bush and grandfather of former President George W. Bush, who was a partner in the banking firm Brown Brothers Harriman, which had financial ties to Nazi Germany.
William Randolph Hearst - Newspaper magnate who owned dozens of newspapers across the country, including the New York Journal-American, and was known for his sensationalist reporting. Hearst had close ties to the German government and was sympathetic to the Nazi cause.
Allen Dulles - A lawyer who worked for the international law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, which had close ties to Nazi Germany. Dulles later served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) under Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy.
These are just a few examples, and there were many other businessmen and corporations that had dealings with Germany before World War II.
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Standard Oil did have business relationships with Germany prior to World War II. In fact, Standard Oil was one of the main investors in a German company called IG Farben, which was the largest chemical company in the world at the time. IG Farben produced a number of chemicals and materials used by the German war effort, including synthetic rubber, fuel, and explosives. Standard Oil also provided IG Farben with technology and expertise for the production of synthetic gasoline.
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Hitler and the Nazi party did not support the Federal Reserve Bank. In fact, the Nazis believed that the central banking system, which they referred to as "Jewish-Bolshevist," was a tool of Jewish domination and sought to create their own centralized banking system under state control. They viewed the Federal Reserve Bank as a symbol of the international financial system they opposed.
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There have been several conspiracy theories that have turned out to be true. Here are a few examples:
Watergate: The conspiracy to cover up the involvement of the Nixon administration in the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex was proven to be true.
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment: The conspiracy to withhold treatment from African American men with syphilis in order to study the progression of the disease was proven to be true.
Iran-Contra Affair: The conspiracy to sell arms to Iran in exchange for hostages and use the proceeds to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua was proven to be true.
MK-Ultra: The conspiracy to conduct illegal experiments on human subjects, including the use of mind control drugs, was proven to be true.
Gulf of Tonkin Incident: The conspiracy that the U.S. government falsified claims of an attack by North Vietnam on U.S. Navy ships in the Gulf of Tonkin to justify the escalation of the Vietnam War was later confirmed to be true.
Watergate: The conspiracy to cover up the involvement of the Nixon administration in the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex was proven to be true.
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment: The conspiracy to withhold treatment from African American men with syphilis in order to study the progression of the disease was proven to be true.
Iran-Contra Affair: The conspiracy to sell arms to Iran in exchange for hostages and use the proceeds to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua was proven to be true.
MK-Ultra: The conspiracy to conduct illegal experiments on human subjects, including the use of mind control drugs, was proven to be true.
Gulf of Tonkin Incident: The conspiracy that the U.S. government falsified claims of an attack by North Vietnam on U.S. Navy ships in the Gulf of Tonkin to justify the escalation of the Vietnam War was later confirmed to be true.
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The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 was a tragedy that claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people, including many prominent figures of the time. Some of the wealthiest passengers who lost their lives on the Titanic include:
John Jacob Astor IV - a wealthy real estate developer and businessman who was one of the richest men in the world at the time. He was traveling on the Titanic with his young wife, Madeleine Astor, who survived the disaster.
Benjamin Guggenheim - a member of the wealthy Guggenheim family and a prominent businessman and investor.
Isidor Straus - a successful businessman and co-owner of the department store Macy's, who was traveling on the Titanic with his wife, Ida. The couple chose to stay together on the ship, and both perished in the disaster.
George Dunton Widener - a wealthy Philadelphia businessman and art collector, who was traveling on the Titanic with his wife and son. His wife and son survived the disaster, but Widener did not.
Harry Elkins Widener - the son of George Dunton Widener and an heir to the Widener family fortune. He was a bibliophile and collector of rare books, and he was traveling on the Titanic with a valuable collection of books, many of which were lost in the disaster.
These were just a few of the wealthy passengers who lost their lives on the Titanic. The disaster was a tragic event that had a profound impact on the world, and it is still remembered and studied today.
John Jacob Astor IV - a wealthy real estate developer and businessman who was one of the richest men in the world at the time. He was traveling on the Titanic with his young wife, Madeleine Astor, who survived the disaster.
Benjamin Guggenheim - a member of the wealthy Guggenheim family and a prominent businessman and investor.
Isidor Straus - a successful businessman and co-owner of the department store Macy's, who was traveling on the Titanic with his wife, Ida. The couple chose to stay together on the ship, and both perished in the disaster.
George Dunton Widener - a wealthy Philadelphia businessman and art collector, who was traveling on the Titanic with his wife and son. His wife and son survived the disaster, but Widener did not.
Harry Elkins Widener - the son of George Dunton Widener and an heir to the Widener family fortune. He was a bibliophile and collector of rare books, and he was traveling on the Titanic with a valuable collection of books, many of which were lost in the disaster.
These were just a few of the wealthy passengers who lost their lives on the Titanic. The disaster was a tragic event that had a profound impact on the world, and it is still remembered and studied today.
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James Forrestal, the first United States Secretary of Defense, died on May 22, 1949. The official cause of death was suicide by jumping out of a window on the 16th floor of the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he was being treated for depression and exhaustion.
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There are various theories about the circumstances surrounding his death, including speculation that he may have been pushed out of the window or that he was assassinated. However, there is no credible evidence to support these theories, and the most widely accepted explanation is that he took his own life due to his deteriorating mental health.
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Smedley Darlington Butler (July 30, 1881 – June 21, 1940) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps general who served in various conflicts, including the Philippine-American War, World War I, and several Latin American interventions.
Butler is best known for his outspoken criticism of American foreign policy and military interventions. After retiring from the military, Butler became an outspoken critic of war and militarism, and he spoke out against the influence of corporations and the financial elite on American politics.
In 1935, Butler wrote a book titled "War is a Racket", in which he argued that war was often fought for the benefit of wealthy corporations and that ordinary soldiers were being used as pawns in a larger game of profit and power. He also alleged that he had been approached by a group of businessmen in 1933, who had attempted to recruit him to lead a coup against President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Although the alleged coup plot was never proven, Butler's criticisms of American foreign policy and his advocacy for peace and disarmament made him a controversial figure in his time. Today, Butler is remembered as an early and important critic of American militarism and interventionism, and his book "War is a Racket" remains a classic of anti-war literature.
Butler is best known for his outspoken criticism of American foreign policy and military interventions. After retiring from the military, Butler became an outspoken critic of war and militarism, and he spoke out against the influence of corporations and the financial elite on American politics.
In 1935, Butler wrote a book titled "War is a Racket", in which he argued that war was often fought for the benefit of wealthy corporations and that ordinary soldiers were being used as pawns in a larger game of profit and power. He also alleged that he had been approached by a group of businessmen in 1933, who had attempted to recruit him to lead a coup against President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Although the alleged coup plot was never proven, Butler's criticisms of American foreign policy and his advocacy for peace and disarmament made him a controversial figure in his time. Today, Butler is remembered as an early and important critic of American militarism and interventionism, and his book "War is a Racket" remains a classic of anti-war literature.
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In 1934, Smedley Butler testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) and alleged that he had been approached by a group of wealthy businessmen in 1933 to lead a coup against President Franklin D. Roosevelt and to establish a fascist government in the United States.
Butler claimed that the businessmen were members of the American Liberty League, an organization formed in 1934 to oppose the New Deal policies of Roosevelt's administration. He identified several prominent individuals who he claimed were involved in the plot, including members of the Du Pont family, the Morgan and Mellon banking interests, and executives from companies such as Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Standard Oil, and U.S. Steel.
However, no one was ever charged or convicted for their alleged involvement in the plot. Many people at the time and since then have been skeptical of Butler's claims, and some have suggested that his testimony may have been exaggerated or distorted.
Regardless of the veracity of Butler's claims, his testimony helped to expose the existence of right-wing extremist groups and conspiracies in the United States, and it raised important questions about the influence of wealthy individuals and corporations on American politics.
Butler claimed that the businessmen were members of the American Liberty League, an organization formed in 1934 to oppose the New Deal policies of Roosevelt's administration. He identified several prominent individuals who he claimed were involved in the plot, including members of the Du Pont family, the Morgan and Mellon banking interests, and executives from companies such as Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Standard Oil, and U.S. Steel.
However, no one was ever charged or convicted for their alleged involvement in the plot. Many people at the time and since then have been skeptical of Butler's claims, and some have suggested that his testimony may have been exaggerated or distorted.
Regardless of the veracity of Butler's claims, his testimony helped to expose the existence of right-wing extremist groups and conspiracies in the United States, and it raised important questions about the influence of wealthy individuals and corporations on American politics.