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The U.S. House Of Representatives Passed a Bill Blocking The Federal Reserve From Issuing A (CBDC) Central Bank Digital Currency
Tyler Durden's Zero Hedge reports Thurs, 23 May 2024 that the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passed the United States House of Representatives on a largely partisan vote yesterday.
The bill (H.R. 5403), which must still face a vote in the Senate, amends the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 to prohibit Federal Reserve banks “from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.”
Phone the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request. List of all Senators & their contact direct phone numbers - https://www.senate.gov/general/resources/pdf/senators_phone_list.pdf
P.S. Eleven (11) states have pending legislation that aims to prevent the Federal government from implementing a (CBDC) Central Bank Digital Currency. See Illustration on how State(s) determine whether or not a CBDC is considered as money, paying with a CBDC will or won’t discharge a liability - https://tinyurl.com/2r9wc3tp
Is this what it's come to? We have to legislate against an institution of our own making, passing a law forbidding an institution we created in 1913 from harming us now? What are our chances long-term, if this is our future?
Now, getting past the preposterous nature of our situation, I agree: if it takes a law to stop this takeover of the financial system, and thus each individual's liberty, then, yes, by all means, we must do so. The CBDC idea is a disaster in the making for our nation and people, but no one seems to care about that. Best always. PM
PM: Unfortunately, most people don't even know there is a currency problem change about to happen. Talking to some of my neighbors they thought I was totally wrong since they had not read anything about it. Only time will tell.
Once the two giants land a few Latino BRICS, the control of natural mineral resources will be complete, the new currency standard will be gold backed as they have been buying gold hand over fist. The Mideast is gone, petrodollar already weakened thanks to our neocon sanctions.
The NATO/WEF crowd will be cooked.
We have missed opportunity after opportunity to economically box in both countries it we allowed our corporate friends to dictate war without victory for too long.
Winning don’t matter as long as we get the weapons contracts.
We have been run into oblivion by morons and power mad grifters. Nothing can stop it now. Not even WWIII.
Burnt, China has already (or is far advanced in) "landing a few Latino BRICS"... Check out the "Belt and Road" initiative, where China is gaining access and control over MASSIVE but raw state natural resources in "third world" countries (Africa, SE Asia, S America). Of course they do it in a disguised, roundabout way. "We will loan you money to build a $300 million world-class soccer stadium/port which will get you lots of support from your citizens". Here are the repayment terms, which if you fail to meet, we will take the mineral rights over this multi-million acre region in your country (which is nothing to you, because you can't afford to develop the resources anyway. So you're not risking anything)". Of course, the s***hole country defaults on the payments and China gains full control over multi-billions potential resources, for a mere $3-4 hundred million. Betcha there were Chinese geologists scouring the countryside in advance of this deal to ensure the "juice was worth the squeeze".
Here's the thing that not even Bill is saying out loud. The Chinese have their own agenda. And it isn't having a nice relationship with the Russians. They need land. For their people. They will use the Russians until that arrangement is no longer in their best interest. And take Eurasia for themselves.
The only thing the Russians have in their pockets to stop that from happening tomorrow, is a few thousand nukes. Until then, China is happy having white people kill each other. Even supply them with arms and potentially even soldiers. And then step over the bodies to make room for their own future generations.
I really appreciate your comments China does not need land. Good lord it's more vacant than all of north america. They need oil and resources hence pants to reach around to russia. And Vlad will take anything he can get. Still, an absolute strategic blunder.
When I mention "land," I refer to everything that land can provide for new inhabitants. While Siberia may not be ideal for resettling millions due to its harsh climate, it does offer valuable minerals. Moreover, the regions just north of Mongolia, both east and west, are habitable, as are Ukraine and Russia's satellite countries.
It's important to recognize that the uninhabitable regions of China mirror those of the USA (like Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona) and much of Australia. China isn't interested in the inhospitable parts of Eurasia either (other than for their natural resources); they want the valuable, resource-rich areas that can support their population and facilitate further expansion.
Corruption, Corruption, and more Corruption. The jackassery in DC has sealed the decline of the U.S. Empire and most importantly the fall of the almighty US$. This, unfortunately, is going to be at warp speed compared to the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. It will be at a horrific speed. Buckle up, Buttercups! The U.S. is toast. No need to rant/rave about need to do this or that in Washington. That time has passed. Going to be ugly, my friends. And, it will be UGLIER than you can imagine! Prepare now.
In sports events its called over confidence. In geopolitics is called hubris. It seems we had a long line of leaders overwhelmed by their position and their assumptions of their greatness.
Didn't our Founding Fathers advise our nation to avoid foreign entanglements and to practice trade with all and alliances with none. A foreign policy somewhat like Switzerland. This is what happens when a nation steered by incompetent corrupt leadership veers off course. Disaster ensues.
"Avoid foreign entanglements and practice trade with all and have alliances with none"
The US is about to learn that ignoring this advice is going to cost it dearly. We could be sharing in win-win co-operation rather than win lose war. It is not too late
Sorry Andre - it IS too late. The arrogance, ignorance and apathy among the vast majority of Citizens AND on BOTH sides of the political aisle is insurmountable.
That doesn't mean give up or scram to a perceived bolt hole. It means get ready to fight like you're the third monkey on the ramp to Noah's Ark, and it's starting to rain...
The Chinese-Russian rapprochement is a bit like the German-Russian rapprochement in WWII. It was about “ the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. Had Hitler won the war in Europe and the Japanese won the war in the Pacific they would have been at each others throats. Time will tell what happens here. As Bill pointed out they have historical enmity for one another and zero long term trust.
Reminds me of myself and my younger brother wanting to play with matches, which we were strictly forbidden from. I'd say to him, "You go ahead and take the matches, and here's what you should do with them". When we were found out, it was always "He took them, and played with them". China's brilliantly in the great position of saying "Here's some matches. I'll stand back and see what you can do with them."
Sounds like the same strategy of the Globalists, although they excel at dousing everything in gasoline while we're looking through the kitchen drawers...
Senator Frank Church (Dem., Idaho) forecast the demise of a militaristic US empire a half century ago.
He was aghast when Lyndon Johnson, for reasons never clear to me, intervened in the Vietnamese civil war. Rather than play peacemaker, Johnson became warmaker. He even went so far as to use a ruse to justify his attack on North Vietnam
And then, to commence this century, we invaded two dirt pile countries, neither a threat to us --Afghanistan and Iraq -- to smite the Saudi religious kooks responsible for 9/11.
These enormously costly financial and strategic missteps notwithstanding, we don't have the money to police the world for democracy anymore.
Better we fight now for customers by letting the flag follow trade
The East has historically been the center of the world. The 300 years of Western supremacy are merely a blip in the grand scheme of history. Doesn't everything eventually revert to its long-term mean?
The cooperation between Russia and China might be good for us, if we could wake up and be smart. We have the geography. Rich in natural resources and still blessed by some smart, innovative people, we have the wherewithal to cease empirical dreams and positively develop our country and our people. Rather than a slap in the face or a sign of our demise, this development could be a blessing.
Yeah, and the Cleveland Browns could be a good football team if we just turn back the clock 50 years. I appreciate your proposal; I don't expect it's likely. Best always. PM
Which? That we could "wake up and be smart" or Cleveland ever be good again? Best always to you and yours. PM
P.S. When I was a kid, and the NFL was just starting to be a commercial force, I was living in Louisville, KY, my hometown, which was a great town and not the mini-Baltimore it is now. We were in the Cleveland "market" since the Cincinnati Bengals were yet to come into being. So, those of us in Louisville saw the Browns every Sunday, and I grew up following them, much to my chagrin in later years, and I gave up on football (in the) altogether when Modell pulled his little stunt, jerking the team out in the middle of the night, and screwing all those loyal schmucks, including me, in the process. Just one in a long line of "lessons". PM
Bill, In my opinion the 'Great Mistake" was when Nixon opened China. We should have let the Giant sleep and be awakened by the benefits of communism. The second "Great Mistake" was when US failed to embrace Russia after wall came down. History shows that an Empire can only survive a very small number of large mistakes.
AMEN to the 2nd part of your statement. We should have allowed and supported the Russian dream: Westernization and full fellowship in the club. But no, because certain "foxes" thought they could make hay. Best always. PM
My bud DJT dropped the ball when everyday Iranians took to the streets a few years ago. A revolution toward Freedom in Iran was not in the best interests of the CIA, WEF, MIC, UK, Israel, etc. - and I reckon Trump couldn't be bothered at the time.
They needed to keep that particular s-hole boogeyman on the shelf, where he still sits. Fret not - time is drawing near when our betters will convince us how important killing a bunch of goat herders and Iranian children is to protecting muh democracy...
Regarding Research Note today from Dan Denning § Geography Shapes History.
▫️Dan, please identify the “ambush op” for BPR’s subscribers.
This OSInt: Sudden container crunch sends ocean freight rates soaring, setting off global trade alarm bells - https://tinyurl.com/yyfdyx62
KEY POINTS
▫️An ocean container capacity crunch has hit global trade just as peak shipping season starts, with freight spot rates up some 30% over the past few weeks and heading higher.
▫️Bad weather, longer ocean transits, and vessels skipping ports are adding to the supply chain issues.
▫️Freight intelligence firm Xeneta is warning that rates could rise through June, and the “dramatic” rise will surpass the Red Sea spike, ultimately hitting consumer prices.
One should not be concerned regarding geopolitics of today because the U.S.A. topped out a few years past, mostly because of age as all former great and prosperous NATIONS have gone. The short term twists and turns of the decline offer much for discussion and second-guessing but the down trend does not change. Relax everyone and try to enjoy what you have had and what ever is coming.
Actionable Information: Activate Your Phone Tree - Call U.S. Senators, direct them to vote to pass.
The U.S. House Of Representatives Passed a Bill Blocking The Federal Reserve From Issuing A (CBDC) Central Bank Digital Currency
Tyler Durden's Zero Hedge reports Thurs, 23 May 2024 that the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passed the United States House of Representatives on a largely partisan vote yesterday.
The bill (H.R. 5403), which must still face a vote in the Senate, amends the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 to prohibit Federal Reserve banks “from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.”
https://tinyurl.com/4wu8v8k2
Phone the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request. List of all Senators & their contact direct phone numbers - https://www.senate.gov/general/resources/pdf/senators_phone_list.pdf
P.S. Eleven (11) states have pending legislation that aims to prevent the Federal government from implementing a (CBDC) Central Bank Digital Currency. See Illustration on how State(s) determine whether or not a CBDC is considered as money, paying with a CBDC will or won’t discharge a liability - https://tinyurl.com/2r9wc3tp
Is this what it's come to? We have to legislate against an institution of our own making, passing a law forbidding an institution we created in 1913 from harming us now? What are our chances long-term, if this is our future?
Now, getting past the preposterous nature of our situation, I agree: if it takes a law to stop this takeover of the financial system, and thus each individual's liberty, then, yes, by all means, we must do so. The CBDC idea is a disaster in the making for our nation and people, but no one seems to care about that. Best always. PM
PM: Unfortunately, most people don't even know there is a currency problem change about to happen. Talking to some of my neighbors they thought I was totally wrong since they had not read anything about it. Only time will tell.
GF. Well done.
Once the two giants land a few Latino BRICS, the control of natural mineral resources will be complete, the new currency standard will be gold backed as they have been buying gold hand over fist. The Mideast is gone, petrodollar already weakened thanks to our neocon sanctions.
The NATO/WEF crowd will be cooked.
We have missed opportunity after opportunity to economically box in both countries it we allowed our corporate friends to dictate war without victory for too long.
Winning don’t matter as long as we get the weapons contracts.
We have been run into oblivion by morons and power mad grifters. Nothing can stop it now. Not even WWIII.
Burnt, China has already (or is far advanced in) "landing a few Latino BRICS"... Check out the "Belt and Road" initiative, where China is gaining access and control over MASSIVE but raw state natural resources in "third world" countries (Africa, SE Asia, S America). Of course they do it in a disguised, roundabout way. "We will loan you money to build a $300 million world-class soccer stadium/port which will get you lots of support from your citizens". Here are the repayment terms, which if you fail to meet, we will take the mineral rights over this multi-million acre region in your country (which is nothing to you, because you can't afford to develop the resources anyway. So you're not risking anything)". Of course, the s***hole country defaults on the payments and China gains full control over multi-billions potential resources, for a mere $3-4 hundred million. Betcha there were Chinese geologists scouring the countryside in advance of this deal to ensure the "juice was worth the squeeze".
Here's the thing that not even Bill is saying out loud. The Chinese have their own agenda. And it isn't having a nice relationship with the Russians. They need land. For their people. They will use the Russians until that arrangement is no longer in their best interest. And take Eurasia for themselves.
The only thing the Russians have in their pockets to stop that from happening tomorrow, is a few thousand nukes. Until then, China is happy having white people kill each other. Even supply them with arms and potentially even soldiers. And then step over the bodies to make room for their own future generations.
I really appreciate your comments China does not need land. Good lord it's more vacant than all of north america. They need oil and resources hence pants to reach around to russia. And Vlad will take anything he can get. Still, an absolute strategic blunder.
When I mention "land," I refer to everything that land can provide for new inhabitants. While Siberia may not be ideal for resettling millions due to its harsh climate, it does offer valuable minerals. Moreover, the regions just north of Mongolia, both east and west, are habitable, as are Ukraine and Russia's satellite countries.
It's important to recognize that the uninhabitable regions of China mirror those of the USA (like Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona) and much of Australia. China isn't interested in the inhospitable parts of Eurasia either (other than for their natural resources); they want the valuable, resource-rich areas that can support their population and facilitate further expansion.
Corruption, Corruption, and more Corruption. The jackassery in DC has sealed the decline of the U.S. Empire and most importantly the fall of the almighty US$. This, unfortunately, is going to be at warp speed compared to the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. It will be at a horrific speed. Buckle up, Buttercups! The U.S. is toast. No need to rant/rave about need to do this or that in Washington. That time has passed. Going to be ugly, my friends. And, it will be UGLIER than you can imagine! Prepare now.
For now the US is still the best country in the world to live, most people do not see what is coming.
In sports events its called over confidence. In geopolitics is called hubris. It seems we had a long line of leaders overwhelmed by their position and their assumptions of their greatness.
Or a long line of dumbasses and grifters, maybe. Best always. PM
Absolutely, but they aren't that dumb but more traitors and those with a total lack of integrity / liars. Best for you, Mackinac.
In addition to the idiocy of our governing elites, it seems to me Klaus Schwab and George Soros had something to do with this “Shift”.
I think so to, but most people do not get it.
Didn't our Founding Fathers advise our nation to avoid foreign entanglements and to practice trade with all and alliances with none. A foreign policy somewhat like Switzerland. This is what happens when a nation steered by incompetent corrupt leadership veers off course. Disaster ensues.
Sound advice indeed:
"Avoid foreign entanglements and practice trade with all and have alliances with none"
The US is about to learn that ignoring this advice is going to cost it dearly. We could be sharing in win-win co-operation rather than win lose war. It is not too late
Sorry Andre - it IS too late. The arrogance, ignorance and apathy among the vast majority of Citizens AND on BOTH sides of the political aisle is insurmountable.
That doesn't mean give up or scram to a perceived bolt hole. It means get ready to fight like you're the third monkey on the ramp to Noah's Ark, and it's starting to rain...
The Chinese-Russian rapprochement is a bit like the German-Russian rapprochement in WWII. It was about “ the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. Had Hitler won the war in Europe and the Japanese won the war in the Pacific they would have been at each others throats. Time will tell what happens here. As Bill pointed out they have historical enmity for one another and zero long term trust.
Another Chinese snooker job. They think the Russians are one-dimensional boobs. They see all those resources and all that land... Best always. PM
Reminds me of myself and my younger brother wanting to play with matches, which we were strictly forbidden from. I'd say to him, "You go ahead and take the matches, and here's what you should do with them". When we were found out, it was always "He took them, and played with them". China's brilliantly in the great position of saying "Here's some matches. I'll stand back and see what you can do with them."
Sounds like the same strategy of the Globalists, although they excel at dousing everything in gasoline while we're looking through the kitchen drawers...
Of course I meant German-Japanese rapprochement in WW2.
Senator Frank Church (Dem., Idaho) forecast the demise of a militaristic US empire a half century ago.
He was aghast when Lyndon Johnson, for reasons never clear to me, intervened in the Vietnamese civil war. Rather than play peacemaker, Johnson became warmaker. He even went so far as to use a ruse to justify his attack on North Vietnam
And then, to commence this century, we invaded two dirt pile countries, neither a threat to us --Afghanistan and Iraq -- to smite the Saudi religious kooks responsible for 9/11.
These enormously costly financial and strategic missteps notwithstanding, we don't have the money to police the world for democracy anymore.
Better we fight now for customers by letting the flag follow trade
The East has historically been the center of the world. The 300 years of Western supremacy are merely a blip in the grand scheme of history. Doesn't everything eventually revert to its long-term mean?
The cooperation between Russia and China might be good for us, if we could wake up and be smart. We have the geography. Rich in natural resources and still blessed by some smart, innovative people, we have the wherewithal to cease empirical dreams and positively develop our country and our people. Rather than a slap in the face or a sign of our demise, this development could be a blessing.
Yeah, and the Cleveland Browns could be a good football team if we just turn back the clock 50 years. I appreciate your proposal; I don't expect it's likely. Best always. PM
Never thought it could be.
Which? That we could "wake up and be smart" or Cleveland ever be good again? Best always to you and yours. PM
P.S. When I was a kid, and the NFL was just starting to be a commercial force, I was living in Louisville, KY, my hometown, which was a great town and not the mini-Baltimore it is now. We were in the Cleveland "market" since the Cincinnati Bengals were yet to come into being. So, those of us in Louisville saw the Browns every Sunday, and I grew up following them, much to my chagrin in later years, and I gave up on football (in the) altogether when Modell pulled his little stunt, jerking the team out in the middle of the night, and screwing all those loyal schmucks, including me, in the process. Just one in a long line of "lessons". PM
If you haven’t watched the Browns since Modell hijacked them you haven’t missed anything
Bill, In my opinion the 'Great Mistake" was when Nixon opened China. We should have let the Giant sleep and be awakened by the benefits of communism. The second "Great Mistake" was when US failed to embrace Russia after wall came down. History shows that an Empire can only survive a very small number of large mistakes.
AMEN to the 2nd part of your statement. We should have allowed and supported the Russian dream: Westernization and full fellowship in the club. But no, because certain "foxes" thought they could make hay. Best always. PM
My bud DJT dropped the ball when everyday Iranians took to the streets a few years ago. A revolution toward Freedom in Iran was not in the best interests of the CIA, WEF, MIC, UK, Israel, etc. - and I reckon Trump couldn't be bothered at the time.
They needed to keep that particular s-hole boogeyman on the shelf, where he still sits. Fret not - time is drawing near when our betters will convince us how important killing a bunch of goat herders and Iranian children is to protecting muh democracy...
Spengler, anyone?
Regarding Research Note today from Dan Denning § Geography Shapes History.
▫️Dan, please identify the “ambush op” for BPR’s subscribers.
This OSInt: Sudden container crunch sends ocean freight rates soaring, setting off global trade alarm bells - https://tinyurl.com/yyfdyx62
KEY POINTS
▫️An ocean container capacity crunch has hit global trade just as peak shipping season starts, with freight spot rates up some 30% over the past few weeks and heading higher.
▫️Bad weather, longer ocean transits, and vessels skipping ports are adding to the supply chain issues.
▫️Freight intelligence firm Xeneta is warning that rates could rise through June, and the “dramatic” rise will surpass the Red Sea spike, ultimately hitting consumer prices.
I started taking profits today... sell a little at a time on the way up and keep a tight stop-loss.
One should not be concerned regarding geopolitics of today because the U.S.A. topped out a few years past, mostly because of age as all former great and prosperous NATIONS have gone. The short term twists and turns of the decline offer much for discussion and second-guessing but the down trend does not change. Relax everyone and try to enjoy what you have had and what ever is coming.
RALPH W.
“The English don’t fight well on land”. That’s because they were smart, LOL. Somebody forgot to tell Napoleon ‘Never start a land war in Asia”.