Trump expected to choose Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state. Not good.
Hey may be called "Little Marco" but he's also a very BIG WAR HAWK
The Project for the New American Century (PNAC) and its architects - Cheney, Wolfowitz, Rumsfeld, and George W. Bush - stand as a testament to the dangers of unchecked neoconservative ideology and military adventurism. Their vision of American hegemony, articulated years before 9/11, found its ultimate expression in the disastrous Iraq War.
In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, this cabal skillfully manipulated public fear and grief to advance their long-held ambitions for regime change in Iraq. They systematically exaggerated and fabricated intelligence about Saddam Hussein's alleged weapons of mass destruction and ties to al-Qaeda. Bush, Cheney, and their cohorts made at least 935 false statements about the threat posed by Iraq in the two years following 9/11. These lies formed the basis of Colin Powell's infamous UN presentation, which was later thoroughly discredited.
The invasion, launched under false pretenses, unleashed chaos and suffering. Far from the promised liberation, Iraq became a playground for corruption and plunder. An estimated $150 billion in oil revenue has been smuggled out of Iraq since 2003. The occupying forces USA seized vast quantities of gold, with murky explanations about its eventual fate.
Meanwhile, the reconstruction effort became a bonanza for American contractors, with at least $8 billion of the $60 billion allocated outright wasted missing
RE : floating or testing out the name Marco Rubio, I believe this is just some kind of intentional mistake. Trump will most likely choose someone else because of the backlash.
Fast forward to today, and we see Marco Rubio advocating for aggressive policies against Iran, Cuba, and China - a continuation of the PNAC mindset.
This hawkish stance comes at a time when the U.S. desperately needs to improve relations with China, the world's manufacturing powerhouse.
Rubio's support for tariffs ignores the basic economic reality that these are essentially taxes on American consumers, given China's dominant role in global supply chains.
An Austrian economist or precious metals expert would oppose such tariffs as unwarranted government interference in free markets. They distort price signals, reduce economic efficiency, and ultimately harm both producers and consumers.
The libertarian vision of free trade stands in stark contrast to the protectionist policies advocated by both major parties.
Donald Trump, despite his campaign promises to "drain the swamp" and pursue a less interventionist foreign policy, has largely embraced the Washington swamp like establishment's aggressive posture.
His rhetoric on China and Iran echoes the neoconservative playbook, pandering to the military-industrial complex rather than seeking genuine diplomatic solutions.
Instead of delivering on his pledge to reduce military spending and focus on domestic priorities, Trump's policies risk escalating tensions and funneling more taxpayer dollars to defense contractors and war profiteers.
The American people deserve better than a return to the failed policies of the past. We need leaders who will prioritize diplomacy, respect international law, and recognize the limits of military power.
The legacy of the Iraq War should serve as a stark warning against the dangers of imperial overreach and the manipulation of public opinion to justify unnecessary conflicts.
It's time to break free from the cycle of endless war and focus on rebuilding America's moral standing and economic strength through peaceful engagement with the world.
“Of all the enemies to public liberty, war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded.” - James Madison
This table below only covers the B-series bombers, representing a fraction of the U.S. Air Force's total fleet. It doesn't include other crucial aircraft like fighters (F-series), transports (C-series), or specialized planes. Notable omissions are the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, C-130 Hercules, and A-10 Thunderbolt II, among many others.
Ukraine siphon now over 200 Billion
After Nixon ended gold convertibility in 1971, the constraints on monetary policy were removed, allowing for increased government spending. Defense expenditures rose significantly in the following years. From 1972 to 1975, defense spending increased by about 26%, from $78.3 billion to $98.8 billion.
This growth was facilitated by the new fiat currency system.
In 1975, defense spending totaled $98.8 billion ($521 billion in 2023 dollars). The most recent figure for 2022 shows defense spending at $876.94 billion. This represents an increase of:
Nominal increase: $784.94 billion
Percentage increase: 853% in nominal terms
Real increase (adjusted for inflation): $355.94 billion
Real percentage increase: 68.3%
Now that the electorate is more awake RE fiat funding unending wars the military industrial complex will also find new funding sources from the blockchain.
Bitcoin, the so-called "future of currency," might just be the most elaborate scam of our time. Imagine a digital Ponzi scheme, wrapped in techno-babble, and seasoned with libertarian dreams.
This decentralized delusion has suckered in millions, from basement-dwelling crypto bros to suit-wearing Wall Street types. But what if it's all an elaborate ruse? A way for shadowy powers to funnel untraceable funds into black ops and proxy wars? While the masses squabble over hodling and moon-lambo memes, the real players could be using this digital smoke screen to finance global conflicts. Bitcoin: not just magical internet money, but potentially the biggest rug pull in history.