If Walls Don’t Work, Why Did Castles Have Them?

Guest Post by Paul Craig Roberts Indeed, why the Great Wall of China, why Hadrian’s Wall, why the Constantinople wall, why were there walled cities, why the Israeli Wall that keeps Palestinians out of Palestine? Walls do work, according to President Obama’s former Border Patrol Chief, Mark Morgan: https://patrioticviralnews.com/articles/former-border-patrol-chief-for-president-obama-says-walls-work/ native advertising During the Obama regime, … Continue reading “If Walls Don’t Work, Why Did Castles Have Them?”

SUNDAY MORNING CLASSICS ON TBP

A collaboration of: “The Classic Music Mafia” Anthony Aaron, and Steve C. Steve C / Classic Music Mafia: Here is the image depicting “The Classic Music Gangsters,” a whimsical and imaginative group of classical musicians with a playful gangster twist. The scene is set in an old-world music hall with rich, vintage decor, where the … Continue reading “SUNDAY MORNING CLASSICS ON TBP”

The Sandcastle

Guest Post by Jeff Thomas The decline from democracy to tyranny is both a natural and inevitable one. That’s not a pleasant thought to have to consider, but it’s a fact, nonetheless. In every case, a democracy will deteriorate as the result of the electorate accepting the loss of freedom in trade for largesse from … Continue reading “The Sandcastle”

A Good Day for Freedom, Truth, & Justice

Guest Post by Margaret Anna Alice After four years of resisting tyranny without respite, we could use a rejuvenating shot of good news. Here is a double espresso to recharge you for the battles ahead. Canadian Government Found Guilty of Illegal Invocation of Emergencies Act On January 23, 2024, we received the best imaginable two-year … Continue reading “A Good Day for Freedom, Truth, & Justice”

The Financial Jigsaw Part 2, Chapter 3 – LOCALISATION – UK Flash Inflation – DECENTRALISATION – Resistance – Climate Action – Surviving Energy Transition – Davos Update – [01-20-24]

“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful… that’s what matters to me.” [Steve Jobs] PROTECT & SURVIVE This week is special, with no paywall, as I ease into the core of Plan ‘B’ – Phase 4, regarding ‘Localisation’ and ‘Decentralisation’ in … Continue reading “The Financial Jigsaw Part 2, Chapter 3 – LOCALISATION – UK Flash Inflation – DECENTRALISATION – Resistance – Climate Action – Surviving Energy Transition – Davos Update – [01-20-24]”

Doug Casey on De-Banking, Financial Censorship, and a Social Credit System

Via International Man International Man: Since 2020, we’ve seen measures aimed at censoring and de-platforming voices that challenge the mainstream agenda. Dr. Joseph Mercola has been targeted as a misinformation spreader and deplatformed. Nigel Farage has been de-banked because of his political views. What’s your take on this trend of hyper-politicization of everything? Doug Casey: It seems … Continue reading “Doug Casey on De-Banking, Financial Censorship, and a Social Credit System”

Democracy – the Illusion of Liberty

Guest Post by Jeff Thomas In the run-up to an election in any westernised country, candidates are forever reminding us that the opposing political party and its candidates intend to take away our democracy. Far less time is spent warning us that the accused party will tax us heavily, destroy the economy, or take away … Continue reading “Democracy – the Illusion of Liberty”

Doug Casey on the End of the Nation-State

Guest Post by Doug Casey There have been a fair number of references to the subject of “phyles” in this publication over the years. This essay will discuss the topic in detail. Especially how phyles are likely to replace the nation-state, one of mankind’s worst inventions. Now might be a good time to discuss the … Continue reading “Doug Casey on the End of the Nation-State”

Eating Politicians: Hung & Torn Apart – FTX: Massive Crypto Crime – US Yield Curve Dynamics – A Bull Market? – Pfizer Reports Loss as Costs Mount – CBDCs: Quantitative Boosting Explained – [11-05-23]

Direct from BOOM Finance and Economics at the links below PROTECT & SURVIVE Hat Tip to my colleague at:  BOOM Finance and Economics Substack (Subscribe for Free) – also on LinkedIn and WordPress. Covid Medical News Network CMN News BOOM Blog and All Editorials (over 5 years) at:  BOOM Finance and Economics | Designed for Critical Thinkers … Continue reading “Eating Politicians: Hung & Torn Apart – FTX: Massive Crypto Crime – US Yield Curve Dynamics – A Bull Market? – Pfizer Reports Loss as Costs Mount – CBDCs: Quantitative Boosting Explained – [11-05-23]”

A Bumpy Ride

Guest Post by Jim Kunstler “This voter is not convinced by virtues or statistics. He is convinced by dreams, visions, stories and jokes.” — Curtis Yarvin Draw back from the scene and understand that the sheer heaping-up of procedural legal bullshit in the various sham court cases against candidate Donald Trump is largely an attempt … Continue reading “A Bumpy Ride”

True Confessions

Guest Post by Captain_Obviuos When I was 23, I was sitting in a small cafe in Bratislava, enjoying the fine Spring day. Bratislava is one of the most beautiful Eastern European cities; its cathedrals and castles are truly works of art. It has a rich cultural history of which the Slovakians are rightfully proud. It … Continue reading “True Confessions”

The American Dunning-Kruger Epidemic (Or Why Ignorant People Are So Sure They’re Right)

Guest Post by Daisy Luther It’s time to address an epidemic in the United States. It’s one that could be deadly, particularly to liberty. It’s an epidemic of Dunning-Kruger. It’s why ignorant people are so certain that they’re right. What’s that, you ask? The Dunning Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which individuals, who … Continue reading “The American Dunning-Kruger Epidemic (Or Why Ignorant People Are So Sure They’re Right)”

Jordan Peterson: Enemy of the State

Guest Post by Jeffrey A. Tucker   The famed psychologist and scholar, and global media personality, Jordan Peterson is being told that he must report to the Ontario College of Psychologists for re-education or else lose his license to practice. He is challenging the order in court, for whatever that’s worth. No question that this … Continue reading “Jordan Peterson: Enemy of the State”

2023: The Future Has Arrived: The End of 500 Years of Conquistador Civilisation

Guest Post by Batiushka Foreword It is often said that the systemic Western European superiority complex, a disease which consists of the self-justified domination and exploitation of the surrounding world, began with the First ‘Crusade’ (1096-1099). Technically, this is true, but before it there were other events which we may call ‘Pre-Crusades’. For example, there … Continue reading “2023: The Future Has Arrived: The End of 500 Years of Conquistador Civilisation”

Time For Everyone To Go Galt

Submitted by TMWNN Guest Post by Charles Hugh Smith An Inconvenient Revolution It’s inconvenient when those whose sacrifices are essential to the system get fed up and find some other way to live. Convenience isn’t just about small appliances. It’s also about ruling nations. Let’s start with the semantics of ruling nations. Some labels might … Continue reading “Time For Everyone To Go Galt”

Christmas Eve, 1944

Guest Post by Techno Fog The Ardennes Forest is located in Belgium and Luxembourg and extends into France and Germany. It’s a sparsely populated region of rolling hills and thickly wooded forests, known for picturesque valleys and charming cities, whose shops and cafes and bike paths have slowly grown around ancient citadels and castles and … Continue reading “Christmas Eve, 1944”