Episode #15 of The Signal Hour with Chris Martenson and special guest Jeffrey Tucker from The Brownstone Institute. The election proved that X (Twitter) is the signal, however with free speech comes the challenge of doing the work to find out what is true and what is noise. Chris does the work for you in this weekly live stream talking about topics that are critical to our future.
Executive Summary
In this episode, I dive into the chaos and complexity of our current political landscape, focusing on the power struggles within the U.S. government and the role of influential figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. We explore the concept of the “administrative state” and its impact on democracy, as well as the potential for revolutionary change. With insights from Jeffrey Tucker of the Brownstone Institute, we discuss the implications of these developments and the importance of moral courage in leadership.
The Alarmed Blob
The “alarmed blob” refers to the entrenched political and bureaucratic establishment that is reacting to the changes being pushed by figures like Trump and Musk. This group, which includes both Democrats and some Republicans, is concerned about the shift in power dynamics and the exposure of long-standing governmental practices. The phrase “nobody voted for Elon Musk” is used as a critique of his influence, despite his significant impact on public discourse and policy.
Trump’s Executive Power
Trump’s efforts to exert control over the executive branch are seen as a challenge to the status quo. He aims to reduce the power of executive agencies and return authority to elected officials, a move that has been met with resistance from the judiciary and other parts of the establishment. This struggle is framed as a battle between the elected government and the unelected administrative state.
Elon Musk and Free Speech
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now X, is highlighted as a pivotal moment for free speech. By transforming the platform into a space for open dialogue, Musk has played a crucial role in the current political upheaval. His actions are seen as part of a broader effort to challenge the existing power structures and promote transparency.
Key Data
Since 1946, only a small group of career bureaucrats have had access to the federal government’s payment systems.
25% of the federal budget is estimated to go to waste, fraud, and abuse, though the actual figure is unknown due to lack of audits.
Predictions
The Supreme Court may need to rule on the extent of presidential power over the executive branch.
There could be a significant shift in government efficiency through the use of AI and technology.
Implications
The exposure of the administrative state’s control could lead to a reevaluation of democratic processes and governance.
Increased transparency and accountability in government could result from these revelations.
Recommendations
Stay informed about the ongoing political changes and their potential impact on governance.
Engage in discussions about the role of free speech and transparency in democracy.
You guys were just talking about the media could call this the second Great Depression regardless of what Trump does… but many non MSM folks also predicting a recession of depression… Dowd, Mannarino etc etc… how to square this?
My first listen to Jeffrey Tucker. Wow, great presenter indeed. He had me early on in the discussion with “…on balance…”. I’m changing my whole opinion on bow ties.
“The DOJ is now auditing the TSA to demanding facial recognition technology at the airports. We don’t wanna live in a surveillance state. This is outrageous.”
For me, the actual litmus test of all of this is going to be which direction the administration goes with the surveillance state. This is certainly a positive sign here.
Okay i am just gobsmacked that the presidents have not had an audit on the treasury for 80 years! I get antsy if i don’t look at my finances to make sure i haven’t been tricked into a subscription for something.
None of this is shocking for those who called 9/11 and have been doing this research for 20 years. We “conspiracy theorists” were right. 9/11 was the beginning of the revolution because they did such a crappy job. Covid was phase 2 for the same reason. This is phase 3.
Let the sky fall if it must, there can be no going back after seeing the hellish low point we reached in the past 4 years. We are not the “peanut gallery” as J Tucker just said. We have the power. There is no future if we don’t fight in some way, even if that is a quiet way, there are many ways to fight. Raising your children right is one way.
Sorry but until Republicans learn how to be as ruthless as Democrats they will keep losing. Oh some judge wrote something down, and we have to listen to it for reasons, even though this has played out the other way multiple times and Democrats just ignored it without consequences.
Even if they take these issues to the supreme Court and they agree with them a year and a half from now these people will just ignore it and do it anyway because there have never been consequences. Excuse me for being so bold, but maybe the protections of the founding documents shouldn’t apply to people that use every ounce of energy to destroy the country that was founded by said documents.
It’s not enough to to air out the dirty laundry, you have to literally torch it all. Chain and barricade the doors to the buildings they work at, delete all their work related technology (whoops! Your email, logins, and pay/direct deposit information is gone!)
People don’t realize the criticality of this moment, if you don’t destroy it all to where it takes a generation to rebuild, then we really are just slaves trapped in FDRs giant mausoleum.
I read this thing somewhere that started off with We The People and not We The Judges, nor We The Unelected Bureaucrats, not even We The President. No, I know it started with We The People.
