In just a few months, balanced budgets were history... trade surpluses turned into trade deficits... wage gains came to an end... and the foundation of a $100 trillion debt pile was laid.
"Why of course the people don't want war. Why should some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece? Naturally the common people don't want war ... after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along ...the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country". Field Marshall Hermann Wilhelm Goring. ( 1863 - 1940 ).
Bonner's late to the party. You have to go back to 1964. US coins were officially debased; no one tried to hide it, and no one pitched a fit in protest. At the same time, the State expanded WILDLY, which was the actual purpose of the Civil Rights Act. By setting apart "The Negro" and elevating him to special status as official client of the State, we assumed incredible social costs. Many believed it was a necessary step to "save" the country. Then came the War on Poverty, and more social cost assumption. All of this coming with the inexorable acceleration of the Viet Nam war, and the so-called "Space Race". The back of the US was broken. From that point on, America would need a permanent back brace, and it came in the form of ":paperizing" The Dollar. What happened next? We "lost" Viet Nam, Blacks, freed from responsibility and accountability, surrendered whatever culture and ambition they had, and poor whites lost their anchor: meaningful employment. To cover up these problems, the US printed its money to maintain appearances. It's that simple, folks. Best always. PM
Not that simple Paul. Actually gets so much deeper into the planers and desired outcomes of these most unconstitutional and destructive policies. So deep even the deep deep state are so pleasantly surprised with their outcomes. Just never understood why the destruction of America was their only priority🤔
Bonner's hung up on 1971. The real damage was done in the 60s. Nixon closed the "gold window" because, by then, the country was grossly overcommitted. Instead of dismantling the overhead, they printed money to make up the difference and they've been doing it ever since. It was done to expand government. Every society, sooner of later, gets the idea that somehow, magically, government is the answer. From that point on, the fate of that society is sealed. Best always. PM
Thanks Steve for creating a parking spot for a lengthy comment.
You and I already know, understand and recognize the root of the destructive invasive, unwanted weed in direct competition with cultivating that which our forebears of the United States of America set forth in a Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and a living U.S. Constitution.
Here is a reminder:
United States Congressional Record--Appendix, pp. A34-A35 January 10, 1963 - Extension of Remarks of the Honorable A. S. Herlong , Jr. of Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday, January 10, 1963
Mr. HERLONG. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Patricia Nordman of De Land, Fla., is an ardent and articulate opponent of communism, and until recently published the De Land Courier, which she dedicated to the purpose of alerting the public to the dangers of communism in America.
At Mrs. Nordman's request, I include in the RECORD, under unanimous consent, the following "Current Communist Goals," which she identifies as an excerpt from "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen: [From "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen]
CURRENT COMMUNIST GOALS
1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war.
2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war.
3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength.
4. Permit free trade between all nations regardless of Communist affiliation and regardless of whether or not items could be used for war.
5. Extension of long-term loans to Russia and Soviet satellites.
6. Provide American aid to all nations regardless of Communist domination.
7. Grant recognition of Red China. Admission of Red China to the U.N.
8. Set up East and West Germany as separate states in spite of Khrushchev's promise in 1955 to settle the German question by free elections under supervision of the U.N.
9. Prolong the conferences to ban atomic tests because the United States has agreed to suspend tests as long as negotiations are in progress.
10. Allow all Soviet satellites individual representation in the U.N.
11. Promote the U.N. as the only hope for mankind. If its charter is rewritten, demand that it be set up as a one-world government with its own independent armed forces. (Some Communist leaders believe the world can be taken over as easily by the U.N. as by Moscow. Sometimes these two centers compete with each other as they are now doing in the Congo.)
12. Resist any attempt to outlaw the Communist Party.
13. Do away with all loyalty oaths.
14. Continue giving Russia access to the U.S. Patent Office.
15. Capture one or both of the political parties in the United States.
16. Use technical decisions of the courts to weaken basic American institutions by claiming their activities violate civil rights.
17. Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda. Soften the curriculum. Get control of teachers' associations. Put the party line in textbooks.
18. Gain control of all student newspapers.
19. Use student riots to foment public protests against programs or organizations which are under Communist attack.
20. Infiltrate the press. Get control of book-review assignments, editorial writing, policymaking positions.
21. Gain control of key positions in radio, TV, and motion pictures.
22. Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to "eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms."
23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. "Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art."
24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them "censorship" and a violation of free speech and free press.
25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.
26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as "normal, natural, healthy."
27. Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with "social" religion. Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity which does not need a "religious crutch."
28. Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the ground that it violates the principle of "separation of church and state."
29. Discredit the American Constitution by calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step with modern needs, a hindrance to cooperation between nations on a worldwide basis.
30. Discredit the American Founding Fathers. Present them as selfish aristocrats who had no concern for the "common man."
31. Belittle all forms of American culture and discourage the teaching of American history on the ground that it was only a minor part of the "big picture." Give more emphasis to Russian history since the Communists took over.
32. Support any socialist movement to give centralized control over any part of the culture--education, social agencies, welfare programs, mental health clinics, etc.
33. Eliminate all laws or procedures which interfere with the operation of the Communist apparatus.
34. Eliminate the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
35. Discredit and eventually dismantle the FBI.
36. Infiltrate and gain control of more unions.
37. Infiltrate and gain control of big business.
38. Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police to social agencies. Treat all behavioral problems as psychiatric disorders which no one but psychiatrists can understand [or treat].
39. Dominate the psychiatric profession and use mental health laws as a means of gaining coercive control over those who oppose Communist goals.
40. Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce.
41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents. Attribute prejudices, mental blocks and retarding of children to suppressive influence of parents.
42. Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition; that students and special-interest groups should rise up and use ["]united force["] to solve economic, political or social problems.
43. Overthrow all colonial governments before native populations are ready for self-government.
44. Internationalize the Panama Canal.
45. Repeal the Connally reservation so the United States cannot prevent the World Court from seizing jurisdiction [over domestic problems. Give the World Court jurisdiction] over nations and individuals alike.
I don't know brother, looks like Obama's Fundamental Transformation of America since his banana republic election...Those goals have been fulfilled with Biden, I mean Obama's third term....
GF: Thank you very much for the list. I will pass it on. Terrifying how successful the communists have been in installing items on this list into the West over the previous sixty years.
"It was not that we feared more terrorist attacks. 9/11 was the most daring and successful terrorist assault in history."
Only until the majority finally realize that the 9/11 terrorist attacks were executed by the CIA, Mossad, MI6, and the FBI will the empire finally roll over.
KJ. My research re 9/11 turns up a significantly less conspiratorial take.
There is no substantiated evidence to support the claim that the 9/11 terrorist attacks were executed by collusive actions involving the CIA, Mossad, MI6, and the FBI. The 9/11 attacks were carried out by 19 hijackers, 15 of whom were Saudi Arabian nationals, and were orchestrated by the terrorist group al-Qaeda under the leadership of Osama bin Laden. Bear in mind bin Laden’s are a significant Saudi family group.
Various official investigations, including the extensive 9/11 Commission Report, have thoroughly examined the events leading up to and including the attacks.
These investigations did not find credible evidence of collusion between the aforementioned intelligence agencies and the terrorists.
Instead, the findings focused on failures in intelligence sharing, communication, and coordination among various agencies.
The proliferation of conspiracy theories regarding 9/11 are well-documented, but these theories appear to not have credible evidence and are widely debunked by many experts and other research.
The consensus among scholars, experts, and officials is that the attacks were planned and executed by al-Qaeda operatives, and while intelligence failures contributed to the inability to prevent the attacks, there isn’t hard substantiated evidence of direct collusion by intelligence agencies such as the CIA, Mossad, MI6, or the FBI.
RS I am in Aust. I have no ability to comment on your question.
I do have AI access and this is the response.
It may help you in your understanding …
Re 9/11
Could you explain why and how building number 3, was already wired with explosives, and was exploded on 9/12/01 because it was too damaged?
…..
There seems to be some confusion regarding the events and buildings involved in the 9/11 attacks. On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center complex in New York City was attacked, resulting in the collapse of the Twin Towers (WTC 1 and WTC 2). World Trade Center 7 (WTC 7), another building in the complex, also collapsed later in the day on September 11. However, there is no evidence or credible documentation to suggest that any of the World Trade Center buildings, including WTC 7, were pre-wired with explosives.
### WTC 7 Collapse
1. **Reasons for Collapse**:
- WTC 7 collapsed at 5:20 PM on September 11, 2001, several hours after the collapse of the Twin Towers.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducted an extensive investigation into the collapse of WTC 7 and concluded that the building was severely damaged by debris from the collapse of the nearby North Tower (WTC 1).
- Fires ignited by the debris burned uncontrollably for several hours, causing structural damage that ultimately led to the building's collapse. NIST's report attributed the collapse primarily to the failure of a critical structural column (Column 79) due to thermal expansion from the prolonged fires.
2. **Conspiracy Theories**:
- Various conspiracy theories have suggested that WTC 7 was brought down by controlled demolition. These theories often cite the speed and nature of the collapse as evidence.
- However, extensive investigations, including those by NIST and independent experts, have found no evidence to support the controlled demolition hypothesis. No traces of explosives or demolition devices were found in the debris.
3. **Misunderstandings and Misinformation**:
- There is no credible evidence or official documentation indicating that WTC 7 or any other buildings in the World Trade Center complex were pre-wired with explosives. The idea of pre-wiring such a large and heavily occupied building without detection is also highly implausible.
- The collapse of WTC 7 has been the subject of much analysis, and while it was a unique and unprecedented event in terms of building collapse due to fire, the conclusions reached by investigations are based on extensive forensic analysis and scientific principles.
In summary, WTC 7 collapsed due to severe structural damage caused by debris from the collapse of the Twin Towers and prolonged uncontrolled fires. The notion that the building was pre-wired with explosives and intentionally demolished lacks credible evidence and is not supported by the extensive investigations conducted by multiple agencies.
To my esteemed BPR members, if it isn't already clear to you by now, the MATRIX wasn't just a movie, but a portent of what's to come in our digital dystopia. In this case, engaging in online dialogues with AI bots.
While noting the cost of the foreign invasions, it is important to recall the cost of the internal army deployed- the noisome TSA.
After accounting for the TSA budget it would be of merit to recall that every American who can afford to fly is likely worth $30/hr (median 2023 income $59,374 from some website.) Multiply that by my estimate of half an hour per flight wasted in the search lines to calculate the actual cost. The 911 attacks were one of the most cost-effective attacks I can recall, a gift that keeps on giving.
For bonus points, remember that 911 begat the "Patriot Act" which enabled the oppression and censorship of the Covid scam and the further decimation of the fiat currency. (Bill likes to connect the dots.)
I agree Bill but my next thought is what are the young dominating voters going to vote for? At the forefront of this year's voting exhibition is where France decided Macron lost. I'm guessing the voters didn't like his constant gas taxes. So it appears the scare tactics the current geriatric trainers of the young leaders of Europe, the WEF led contingent, are losing. The same leaders so desperately trying to maintain power through promises and scare tactics are not working. So what is in store for America? To me it appears these "leaders" are desperately trying to start WWIII because they need cover for the economic incompetence. But still what are the young voters going to vote for? I wouldn't think they would vote for balanced budgets or WWIII. I could be wrong but they are probably just as scared of less jobs as the politicians have been. My guess is they vote for more spending beyond their means and hope for the best. Certainly at this point it appears they are fed up with open boarders, covid nonsense, wokism, and even climate change is being questioned. Climate change would seem to be a whole lot of reduction in fun, food and freedom. Why not forget about being scared to death and have some fun and take our chances with climate change? Besides climate change is being promoted by the same dudes that brought us covid, open borders, wokism, censorship, the media BS and debt. Maybe the young voters will even see that debt (credit) is part of the problem if not the cause and maybe working the debt down is potentially a big positive if they remove the economic imbeciles that promoted it. Just moving in the right direction usually has big positives behind that movement.
"The real achievement was in provoking US policymakers to strangle themselves." End of story and end of the Hegemon. Neocons first destroyed the Republican Party and have now done the same to the Democratic Party. Their final encore will be the the United States Government. When it comes to terrorist organizations there's none better than the Neocons. It all makes perfect sense once you understand that Neoconservatism has Marxist roots. Anytime you see "Neo" and "Progressive" grab your wallet and run for the hills! Its just a Marxist changing definitions so they can have their way with you.
I've long thought that extreme Socialism and Capitalism are not at opposite ends of a spectrum as both end up as Feudalism. Galts Gulch in Atlas Shrugged and indifference to the suffering of the masses was as much an analogy of dachas on the Black Sea for the communist elite as for an embittered and entitled ruling class of capitalists.
I'm not a buyer that Western "intelligence" agencies colluded in 9/11 but it wouldn't be a huge stretch to think that some may have turned a blind eye in pursuit of neocon ideology of warfare is the health of the state.
It’s so disheartening to see the destructive path so clearly and succinctly written, but never read in a forum that would count for change. At least we know there is a small corner of the world where a tiny flashlight shines…thanks Bill, for keeping your battery charged!
Spot on Bill. Sad but true. Your analogy, although painful, is correct for sure. The fact that America has squandered so much of her vast resources with despicable decisions is a pox that continues today. Continued deficit spending by Congress is rampant with no end in sight. We’ve reached the point (deficit spending), that we can’t afford ourselves, and therein lies a massive problem.
Each "administration's" job is to perpetuate the hegemon of government. Period. That's it. Government's first calling is to protect and prosper government. Seen from that perspective, the government is "working"; it's "effective". The problem is that the voters believe that government "serves" the people, and they are confused as to why the government brings such poor results and things get worse. Best always. PM
Thanks for commenting on the WSJ ad out there Jimm. A perfect setup.
Now, my fellow BPR readers, turn attention to the Fed’s leviathan benefliciaries:” The Fed and FDIC Wake Up Suddenly to the Threat of Derivatives…” https://tinyurl.com/4a4dxd8u
Thank you, Bill, for another wonderful missive. Next time you're in the Tuileries, you may notice several nude statues sculpted by Aristide Maillol. The model for those was my wife's aunt, Dina Vierny, who emigrated to France after the Russian revolution and lived quite a life. She later owned and operated Musee Maillol in the 7th. We last saw her around the time you recalled in your fine essay this morning. I recounted that meeting here:
"The trap was obvious. But we jumped in anyway........ In just a few months, balanced budgets were history... trade surpluses turned into trade deficits... wage gains came to an end... and the foundation of a $100 trillion debt pile was laid.......... the Bush administration, now in the grip of the neocons, the firepower industry and Israeli hard-liners, launched a pointless war against nobody in particular (aka terrorists).............. US troops were soon on the march — against Iraq — which made no sense; Iraq’s leader, Saddam Hussein, was as much opposed to ‘terrorists’ as the US. And the 9/11 terrorists were almost all Saudis, not a single Iraqi among them............ But Saudi Arabia had a secret pact with the US... and was also a major holder of US Treasury bonds."
The accurate description of Egocentric Narcissistic Elites, freely voted for by malleable and lazy citizens. So I say again, Don't forget to vote!! I am a little jealous, Bill. You and your family can live in several places outside of this ridiculousness. Being one of the malleable and lazy citizens, I am stuck here until I reach home plate. My only hope to change anything is with my vote. But you see how fruitful that is. Thanks for the history lesson. r
I venture to say the second major ‘hinge’ point was only ever possible because of the first. If the US$ was still backed by gold the response to 9/11 would have been much more restrained. Gold limits stupidity … credit enables it to flourish into destruction.
"Why of course the people don't want war. Why should some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece? Naturally the common people don't want war ... after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along ...the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country". Field Marshall Hermann Wilhelm Goring. ( 1863 - 1940 ).
The Geneva Convention should add a 5 law:
Civilians over 45 years of age to be sent to any war first… perhaps then the leaders of a country might consider peace as the first option.
How about the all the politicians that vote for the war to be the first ones sent to the front lines.
Better still …
Bonner's late to the party. You have to go back to 1964. US coins were officially debased; no one tried to hide it, and no one pitched a fit in protest. At the same time, the State expanded WILDLY, which was the actual purpose of the Civil Rights Act. By setting apart "The Negro" and elevating him to special status as official client of the State, we assumed incredible social costs. Many believed it was a necessary step to "save" the country. Then came the War on Poverty, and more social cost assumption. All of this coming with the inexorable acceleration of the Viet Nam war, and the so-called "Space Race". The back of the US was broken. From that point on, America would need a permanent back brace, and it came in the form of ":paperizing" The Dollar. What happened next? We "lost" Viet Nam, Blacks, freed from responsibility and accountability, surrendered whatever culture and ambition they had, and poor whites lost their anchor: meaningful employment. To cover up these problems, the US printed its money to maintain appearances. It's that simple, folks. Best always. PM
Not that simple Paul. Actually gets so much deeper into the planers and desired outcomes of these most unconstitutional and destructive policies. So deep even the deep deep state are so pleasantly surprised with their outcomes. Just never understood why the destruction of America was their only priority🤔
Bonner's hung up on 1971. The real damage was done in the 60s. Nixon closed the "gold window" because, by then, the country was grossly overcommitted. Instead of dismantling the overhead, they printed money to make up the difference and they've been doing it ever since. It was done to expand government. Every society, sooner of later, gets the idea that somehow, magically, government is the answer. From that point on, the fate of that society is sealed. Best always. PM
Thanks Steve for creating a parking spot for a lengthy comment.
You and I already know, understand and recognize the root of the destructive invasive, unwanted weed in direct competition with cultivating that which our forebears of the United States of America set forth in a Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and a living U.S. Constitution.
Here is a reminder:
United States Congressional Record--Appendix, pp. A34-A35 January 10, 1963 - Extension of Remarks of the Honorable A. S. Herlong , Jr. of Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday, January 10, 1963
Mr. HERLONG. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Patricia Nordman of De Land, Fla., is an ardent and articulate opponent of communism, and until recently published the De Land Courier, which she dedicated to the purpose of alerting the public to the dangers of communism in America.
At Mrs. Nordman's request, I include in the RECORD, under unanimous consent, the following "Current Communist Goals," which she identifies as an excerpt from "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen: [From "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen]
CURRENT COMMUNIST GOALS
1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war.
2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war.
3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength.
4. Permit free trade between all nations regardless of Communist affiliation and regardless of whether or not items could be used for war.
5. Extension of long-term loans to Russia and Soviet satellites.
6. Provide American aid to all nations regardless of Communist domination.
7. Grant recognition of Red China. Admission of Red China to the U.N.
8. Set up East and West Germany as separate states in spite of Khrushchev's promise in 1955 to settle the German question by free elections under supervision of the U.N.
9. Prolong the conferences to ban atomic tests because the United States has agreed to suspend tests as long as negotiations are in progress.
10. Allow all Soviet satellites individual representation in the U.N.
11. Promote the U.N. as the only hope for mankind. If its charter is rewritten, demand that it be set up as a one-world government with its own independent armed forces. (Some Communist leaders believe the world can be taken over as easily by the U.N. as by Moscow. Sometimes these two centers compete with each other as they are now doing in the Congo.)
12. Resist any attempt to outlaw the Communist Party.
13. Do away with all loyalty oaths.
14. Continue giving Russia access to the U.S. Patent Office.
15. Capture one or both of the political parties in the United States.
16. Use technical decisions of the courts to weaken basic American institutions by claiming their activities violate civil rights.
17. Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda. Soften the curriculum. Get control of teachers' associations. Put the party line in textbooks.
18. Gain control of all student newspapers.
19. Use student riots to foment public protests against programs or organizations which are under Communist attack.
20. Infiltrate the press. Get control of book-review assignments, editorial writing, policymaking positions.
21. Gain control of key positions in radio, TV, and motion pictures.
22. Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to "eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms."
23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. "Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art."
24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them "censorship" and a violation of free speech and free press.
25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.
26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as "normal, natural, healthy."
27. Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with "social" religion. Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity which does not need a "religious crutch."
28. Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the ground that it violates the principle of "separation of church and state."
29. Discredit the American Constitution by calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step with modern needs, a hindrance to cooperation between nations on a worldwide basis.
30. Discredit the American Founding Fathers. Present them as selfish aristocrats who had no concern for the "common man."
31. Belittle all forms of American culture and discourage the teaching of American history on the ground that it was only a minor part of the "big picture." Give more emphasis to Russian history since the Communists took over.
32. Support any socialist movement to give centralized control over any part of the culture--education, social agencies, welfare programs, mental health clinics, etc.
33. Eliminate all laws or procedures which interfere with the operation of the Communist apparatus.
34. Eliminate the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
35. Discredit and eventually dismantle the FBI.
36. Infiltrate and gain control of more unions.
37. Infiltrate and gain control of big business.
38. Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police to social agencies. Treat all behavioral problems as psychiatric disorders which no one but psychiatrists can understand [or treat].
39. Dominate the psychiatric profession and use mental health laws as a means of gaining coercive control over those who oppose Communist goals.
40. Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce.
41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents. Attribute prejudices, mental blocks and retarding of children to suppressive influence of parents.
42. Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition; that students and special-interest groups should rise up and use ["]united force["] to solve economic, political or social problems.
43. Overthrow all colonial governments before native populations are ready for self-government.
44. Internationalize the Panama Canal.
45. Repeal the Connally reservation so the United States cannot prevent the World Court from seizing jurisdiction [over domestic problems. Give the World Court jurisdiction] over nations and individuals alike.
I don't know brother, looks like Obama's Fundamental Transformation of America since his banana republic election...Those goals have been fulfilled with Biden, I mean Obama's third term....
GF: Thank you very much for the list. I will pass it on. Terrifying how successful the communists have been in installing items on this list into the West over the previous sixty years.
GF: great info…thanks!
"It was not that we feared more terrorist attacks. 9/11 was the most daring and successful terrorist assault in history."
Only until the majority finally realize that the 9/11 terrorist attacks were executed by the CIA, Mossad, MI6, and the FBI will the empire finally roll over.
KJ. My research re 9/11 turns up a significantly less conspiratorial take.
There is no substantiated evidence to support the claim that the 9/11 terrorist attacks were executed by collusive actions involving the CIA, Mossad, MI6, and the FBI. The 9/11 attacks were carried out by 19 hijackers, 15 of whom were Saudi Arabian nationals, and were orchestrated by the terrorist group al-Qaeda under the leadership of Osama bin Laden. Bear in mind bin Laden’s are a significant Saudi family group.
Various official investigations, including the extensive 9/11 Commission Report, have thoroughly examined the events leading up to and including the attacks.
These investigations did not find credible evidence of collusion between the aforementioned intelligence agencies and the terrorists.
Instead, the findings focused on failures in intelligence sharing, communication, and coordination among various agencies.
The proliferation of conspiracy theories regarding 9/11 are well-documented, but these theories appear to not have credible evidence and are widely debunked by many experts and other research.
The consensus among scholars, experts, and officials is that the attacks were planned and executed by al-Qaeda operatives, and while intelligence failures contributed to the inability to prevent the attacks, there isn’t hard substantiated evidence of direct collusion by intelligence agencies such as the CIA, Mossad, MI6, or the FBI.
JayCee, Could you explain why and how building number 3, was already wired with explosives, and was exploded on 9/12/01 because it was too damaged?
RS I am in Aust. I have no ability to comment on your question.
I do have AI access and this is the response.
It may help you in your understanding …
Re 9/11
Could you explain why and how building number 3, was already wired with explosives, and was exploded on 9/12/01 because it was too damaged?
…..
There seems to be some confusion regarding the events and buildings involved in the 9/11 attacks. On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center complex in New York City was attacked, resulting in the collapse of the Twin Towers (WTC 1 and WTC 2). World Trade Center 7 (WTC 7), another building in the complex, also collapsed later in the day on September 11. However, there is no evidence or credible documentation to suggest that any of the World Trade Center buildings, including WTC 7, were pre-wired with explosives.
### WTC 7 Collapse
1. **Reasons for Collapse**:
- WTC 7 collapsed at 5:20 PM on September 11, 2001, several hours after the collapse of the Twin Towers.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducted an extensive investigation into the collapse of WTC 7 and concluded that the building was severely damaged by debris from the collapse of the nearby North Tower (WTC 1).
- Fires ignited by the debris burned uncontrollably for several hours, causing structural damage that ultimately led to the building's collapse. NIST's report attributed the collapse primarily to the failure of a critical structural column (Column 79) due to thermal expansion from the prolonged fires.
2. **Conspiracy Theories**:
- Various conspiracy theories have suggested that WTC 7 was brought down by controlled demolition. These theories often cite the speed and nature of the collapse as evidence.
- However, extensive investigations, including those by NIST and independent experts, have found no evidence to support the controlled demolition hypothesis. No traces of explosives or demolition devices were found in the debris.
3. **Misunderstandings and Misinformation**:
- There is no credible evidence or official documentation indicating that WTC 7 or any other buildings in the World Trade Center complex were pre-wired with explosives. The idea of pre-wiring such a large and heavily occupied building without detection is also highly implausible.
- The collapse of WTC 7 has been the subject of much analysis, and while it was a unique and unprecedented event in terms of building collapse due to fire, the conclusions reached by investigations are based on extensive forensic analysis and scientific principles.
In summary, WTC 7 collapsed due to severe structural damage caused by debris from the collapse of the Twin Towers and prolonged uncontrolled fires. The notion that the building was pre-wired with explosives and intentionally demolished lacks credible evidence and is not supported by the extensive investigations conducted by multiple agencies.
Jaycee, Thanks for your time and the information you sent. Richard
Derp.
‘derp’ exclamation…
used as a substitute for speech regarded as meaningless or stupid, or to comment on a foolish or stupid action.
Thanks for your lack of respect!
Your welcome, computer!
To my esteemed BPR members, if it isn't already clear to you by now, the MATRIX wasn't just a movie, but a portent of what's to come in our digital dystopia. In this case, engaging in online dialogues with AI bots.
Your research sucks.
Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it...
Facts please rather than insults are more appropriate on this forum.
We are not an MSM venue.
While noting the cost of the foreign invasions, it is important to recall the cost of the internal army deployed- the noisome TSA.
After accounting for the TSA budget it would be of merit to recall that every American who can afford to fly is likely worth $30/hr (median 2023 income $59,374 from some website.) Multiply that by my estimate of half an hour per flight wasted in the search lines to calculate the actual cost. The 911 attacks were one of the most cost-effective attacks I can recall, a gift that keeps on giving.
For bonus points, remember that 911 begat the "Patriot Act" which enabled the oppression and censorship of the Covid scam and the further decimation of the fiat currency. (Bill likes to connect the dots.)
I agree Bill but my next thought is what are the young dominating voters going to vote for? At the forefront of this year's voting exhibition is where France decided Macron lost. I'm guessing the voters didn't like his constant gas taxes. So it appears the scare tactics the current geriatric trainers of the young leaders of Europe, the WEF led contingent, are losing. The same leaders so desperately trying to maintain power through promises and scare tactics are not working. So what is in store for America? To me it appears these "leaders" are desperately trying to start WWIII because they need cover for the economic incompetence. But still what are the young voters going to vote for? I wouldn't think they would vote for balanced budgets or WWIII. I could be wrong but they are probably just as scared of less jobs as the politicians have been. My guess is they vote for more spending beyond their means and hope for the best. Certainly at this point it appears they are fed up with open boarders, covid nonsense, wokism, and even climate change is being questioned. Climate change would seem to be a whole lot of reduction in fun, food and freedom. Why not forget about being scared to death and have some fun and take our chances with climate change? Besides climate change is being promoted by the same dudes that brought us covid, open borders, wokism, censorship, the media BS and debt. Maybe the young voters will even see that debt (credit) is part of the problem if not the cause and maybe working the debt down is potentially a big positive if they remove the economic imbeciles that promoted it. Just moving in the right direction usually has big positives behind that movement.
"The real achievement was in provoking US policymakers to strangle themselves." End of story and end of the Hegemon. Neocons first destroyed the Republican Party and have now done the same to the Democratic Party. Their final encore will be the the United States Government. When it comes to terrorist organizations there's none better than the Neocons. It all makes perfect sense once you understand that Neoconservatism has Marxist roots. Anytime you see "Neo" and "Progressive" grab your wallet and run for the hills! Its just a Marxist changing definitions so they can have their way with you.
I've long thought that extreme Socialism and Capitalism are not at opposite ends of a spectrum as both end up as Feudalism. Galts Gulch in Atlas Shrugged and indifference to the suffering of the masses was as much an analogy of dachas on the Black Sea for the communist elite as for an embittered and entitled ruling class of capitalists.
I'm not a buyer that Western "intelligence" agencies colluded in 9/11 but it wouldn't be a huge stretch to think that some may have turned a blind eye in pursuit of neocon ideology of warfare is the health of the state.
It’s so disheartening to see the destructive path so clearly and succinctly written, but never read in a forum that would count for change. At least we know there is a small corner of the world where a tiny flashlight shines…thanks Bill, for keeping your battery charged!
Spot on Bill. Sad but true. Your analogy, although painful, is correct for sure. The fact that America has squandered so much of her vast resources with despicable decisions is a pox that continues today. Continued deficit spending by Congress is rampant with no end in sight. We’ve reached the point (deficit spending), that we can’t afford ourselves, and therein lies a massive problem.
Bill's poignant remarks are eloquently dispiriting.
We have been poorly led by every Administration this century, especially by the first one.
And a full page ad in today's WSJ affirms Bill's Fed fault-finding
Makes me wonder all the more if it's possible to right our Ship of State?
WSJ Ad: https://mises.org/mises-wire/who-needs-fed?utm_source=MI+Subscriptions&utm_campaign=9512c11f5d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_21_05_52_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-04057da0a9-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
Each "administration's" job is to perpetuate the hegemon of government. Period. That's it. Government's first calling is to protect and prosper government. Seen from that perspective, the government is "working"; it's "effective". The problem is that the voters believe that government "serves" the people, and they are confused as to why the government brings such poor results and things get worse. Best always. PM
Thanks for commenting on the WSJ ad out there Jimm. A perfect setup.
Now, my fellow BPR readers, turn attention to the Fed’s leviathan benefliciaries:” The Fed and FDIC Wake Up Suddenly to the Threat of Derivatives…” https://tinyurl.com/4a4dxd8u
We must always be reminded that three buildings went down that day. 1, 2 and 7.
Thank you, Bill, for another wonderful missive. Next time you're in the Tuileries, you may notice several nude statues sculpted by Aristide Maillol. The model for those was my wife's aunt, Dina Vierny, who emigrated to France after the Russian revolution and lived quite a life. She later owned and operated Musee Maillol in the 7th. We last saw her around the time you recalled in your fine essay this morning. I recounted that meeting here:
https://jdbreen.substack.com/p/breakfast-and-lunch-orders
Nice reminiscences JD. Thank you.
Thank you
"The trap was obvious. But we jumped in anyway........ In just a few months, balanced budgets were history... trade surpluses turned into trade deficits... wage gains came to an end... and the foundation of a $100 trillion debt pile was laid.......... the Bush administration, now in the grip of the neocons, the firepower industry and Israeli hard-liners, launched a pointless war against nobody in particular (aka terrorists).............. US troops were soon on the march — against Iraq — which made no sense; Iraq’s leader, Saddam Hussein, was as much opposed to ‘terrorists’ as the US. And the 9/11 terrorists were almost all Saudis, not a single Iraqi among them............ But Saudi Arabia had a secret pact with the US... and was also a major holder of US Treasury bonds."
The accurate description of Egocentric Narcissistic Elites, freely voted for by malleable and lazy citizens. So I say again, Don't forget to vote!! I am a little jealous, Bill. You and your family can live in several places outside of this ridiculousness. Being one of the malleable and lazy citizens, I am stuck here until I reach home plate. My only hope to change anything is with my vote. But you see how fruitful that is. Thanks for the history lesson. r
Change Anything with your Vote Rich? Good luck with that 😴😴
It's my non-sequitur. ;-)
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I venture to say the second major ‘hinge’ point was only ever possible because of the first. If the US$ was still backed by gold the response to 9/11 would have been much more restrained. Gold limits stupidity … credit enables it to flourish into destruction.
Just would like to thank Keven J. for his comment on 9/11, need I say more, no.
Inside job?
Bill, I already heard something like what you wrote-Jews arranged all wars. But the guy was anti-Semite. However, I share your other points.
Armand