News coming out of the Trump administration is breaking so fast that I decided to turn my scheduled conversation with Dave Collum into a livecast.
Join us as we discuss all the changes taking shape and what the impact may be on the financial system.
Executive Summary
What an episode! I had the pleasure of diving deep into some of the most pressing issues of our time with Dave Collum, a brilliant thinker and chemistry professor at Cornell. We explored the rapid changes happening globally, from political shifts to the intricate web of corruption and misinformation. It’s a wild time to be alive, and the conversation was as enlightening as it was unsettling.
The Revolution and Political Shifts
Dave and I discussed the ongoing revolution, marked by significant political changes like the election of Trump and the exposure of corruption. This shift is more than just political; it’s a cultural awakening where people are no longer bullied by left-wing narratives. Trump’s boldness in uncovering graft and corruption is a significant part of this change.
Corruption and Misinformation
We delved into the organized system of graft involving USAID, where taxpayer money is funneled into corrupt networks. The professional managerial class has perfected moral blackmail, converting third-world suffering into personal wealth. This revelation is shaking the foundations of trust in institutions.
Media and Censorship
The role of media in shaping narratives and the ongoing censorship were hot topics. The collusion between corporations and government agencies to stifle free speech has led to real-world consequences, including deaths. This censorship is a barrier to truth, but the tide seems to be turning.
Key Data
USAID employees had a 97% donation rate to a particular political party.
USAID’s budget ranges from $40 billion to $70 billion, depending on special projects.
Reuters received $9.147 million from the Department of Defense for “large-scale social deception.”
Predictions
The exposure of corruption and misinformation will lead to a national psychological shock.
There will be a significant shift in public awareness and accountability for those involved in corruption.
Implications
The average person may find it increasingly difficult to trust mainstream narratives and institutions.
There could be a societal shift towards seeking alternative sources of information and truth.
This episode was a whirlwind of revelations and insights, and I hope it encourages you to question, explore, and seek the truth in these tumultuous times. Stay informed and stay curious!
Defunding USAID and the CIA would be on my list if I were part of the group destroying America from within for foreign adversaries. Maybe this isn’t as 100% fantastic as we think.
The military, first responders and college kids have all been poisoned. Time to start dismantling the agencies.
When was the last time the government did something that made you cheer?
Never.
The depopulation jabs haven’t been discussed, disturbed or impeded in any way.
This doesn’t make sense if they are “saving” America
It gives a sense as to how powerful AI can be to sift through mountains of data and extract potential goodies for people to actually look at. The underlying codebase is (I’m guessing) basically a configurable search engine for pretty much any data set - and it can be re-configured as more goodies are found and/or people have new ideas as to where the goodies might be located.
Its an iterative dev process - which was a very rare thing way back when.
I suspect Musk prototyped this process at twitter to figure out where the waste was, and then applied it to a much more waste-y organization - USG, which also had cashflows for “managing” all sorts of nefarious activities.
I think Musk cut twitter by 80%.
I don’t think he’ll cut USG by that much, but the amount of nefarious activity could well be cut by that amount.
This will be fantastic. Thanks for putting this on!
I keep thinking that DOGE isn’t taking the wrecking ball to USAID, the CIA etc just to save a few bucks.
They want these people out of the way before they start on their real plan. What do we think that might be?
I think its “Fortress North America”. But I can’t think through all that this implies. Is Europe and the UK an “enemy” in this new world? Will Trump really disband NATO or does the US want NATO to stay to keep Europe under America’s thumb?
“Now that the Trump Administration has been in charge of the U.S. Executive Branch for two weeks, here is what appears to be underway. Despite the chaotic appearance, the plan being implemented is highly strategic and has been in the planning stages for quite a while. Looking through the fog of Omniwar, here is what the high-speed building of the control grid looks like so far.”
~ Feb. 6, 2025 article by Catherine Austin Fitts
I understand Chris is buddies with Dave. However, I have to say: I learn things when Chris speaks. When Dave speaks, I hear obfuscation, gossip, and generally valueless noise.
I really like Dave but he is derailing much of the conversation in this interview. I was looking forward to insight into what is happening Today. However, the conversation thus far is about old news…Fauci, vax damage, ivermectin, etc. Time stamp at this writing is an hour and 15 minutes…still hoping for current insight.
I’m a believer that whenever you add to this universe, something must be equally taken away. And vice versa. (This is why there’s no such thing as “free energy.”)
Does the so called Trump Revolution come with an equal and opposite risk?
Jingle mail has to made great again in DC. If there’s no full frontal 2008-like Big Short plummet in home values and rents within 50 miles of the Capitol dome eleven months from now (3 missed mortgage payments/rent payments at the end of the buy-outs), it’s all window dressing and kabuke. That’s my measure of success anyway.
I had to join late, but it’s such a joy to listen when you (Chris) and Dave (Collum) really sit down and have time for such a wide-ranging discussion as this one was.
In fact, it’s so good that I’m going to watch the replay.
Chris makes me think, and Dave reminds me how important it is to keep my sense of humor in the darkest of circumstances.
