Special Edition of The Signal Hour with Chris Martenson. 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 live stream talking about topics that are critical to our future.
Executive Summary
Evie and I dive into the whirlwind of current events, touching on everything from financial market signals to political upheavals. The gold market is sending out distress signals, hinting at a potential financial crisis, while political figures are making waves with controversial decisions and statements. We explore the implications of these developments and the broader societal shifts they might indicate. Itās a time of rapid change, and understanding these dynamics is crucial.
Financial Market Signals
The gold market is currently flashing warning signs that are hard to ignore. If these signals were happening in any other context, they would dominate the news cycle. The potential for a financial crisis looms large, and itās crucial to pay attention to these indicators. Historically, such signals have often preceded significant economic disruptions, and ignoring them could be perilous.
Political Upheaval
The political landscape is shifting dramatically, with significant layoffs at USAID and new revelations about high-profile figures like Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein. These developments highlight the entrenched corruption within certain political circles and the need for accountability. The recent confirmation of Pam Bondi as Attorney General marks a turning point, as she openly addresses issues that have long been swept under the rug.
Key Data
USAID layoffs resulted in a 98% reduction in staff, from 14,000 to 294 employees.
Bill Clinton reportedly traveled internationally multiple times with Jeffrey Epstein.
Autism rates in North America are significantly higher compared to other regions.
Predictions
The financial signals from the gold market suggest a looming economic crisis.
Political shifts may lead to increased scrutiny and potential reforms in entrenched systems.
Implications
Individuals should be prepared for potential economic disruptions and consider financial resilience strategies.
The political landscape may continue to evolve rapidly, affecting policy and governance.
Recommendations
Stay informed about financial market trends and consider diversifying investments to mitigate risks.
Engage in discussions about political accountability and support efforts for transparency and reform.
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"Iām going to talk like an investment banker now, and Iām going to talk about what I think is going on. And I could be wrong. I couldnāt prove this in a court of law. This is just my assessment of where we probably are, particularly given how the markets are responding, because Iām watching the markets respond. So what I would call this is a coup. You are basically taking control of the fiscal line of the federal government, which is supposed to be controlled and run by Congress. And itās supposed to be implemented by the president and the executive branch. And you are turning it over to a defense contractor and a group of 19- to 24-year-old employees recently of his private companies or his friendsā private companies, and you are giving them direct access to all the data you need to turn Twitter and their companies into a brand new financial system.
"We know that Elon Musk has said heās gonna makeā¦X the every app, including complete financial operation. So this is giving them the data they need to do this. And and itās not subtle. Now why is that important? Becauseā¦heās saying if you donāt behave, weāll cut off your money. If you donāt do what we say, weāll cut off your money. If you donāt play ball, weāll cut off your money. Well, thatās the social credit system.
"And we know he has a deal with Visaā¦X has an arrangement with Visa and other people in the financial system to do this. So now weāre talking about a coup by a defense contractor whoās now free to useā¦what I would say is the worldās most valuable data to build the digital control grid. I mean, this is what I seeā¦because one of the four things you need to build the digital control grid is you need for the central bankers to control the fiscal line.
"So what theyāve been trying to do for many, many decades is get control of the fiscal line away from the peopleās representatives. And Congress isnāt running the fiscal line. Elon Musk is running the fiscal line. And if Congress has said such and such should get a million-dollar contract this year, heās just canceling it because he says āNo. Iām sorry, weāre going to do that.ā Congress is not in charge. But I hate to say this, the president is not in charge either. The president doesnāt have the technical knowledge or abilities. And besides, this is being turned over to Musk, whoās a private citizen. A guy whoās running six companies.
āSo I know theyāre saying heās been vetted as part of this digital infrastructure that Obama put together. But as far as I know, heās running six companies and his conflicts of interest are some of the most profound Iāve ever seen. So what I would say is this is a major step forward into implementing the digital control grid, and I would call it a coup.ā
A really interesting take on our trade deficit from the Japan view.
They point out that much of their āsurplusā is interest on higher paying foreign bonds. The interest is never converted to Yen and never returned to Japan for use in investing in the real economy.
Sounds to me like this is actually a corporate drain on Japanās economy. Now of course itās partly their fault due to bad financial policies over the years, however itās also part of the international banking smoke and mirrors that manipulates us all. As with the US, the scammers get away with the proceeds while nothing trickles down to citizens.
Maybe we can get DOGE to find out where this balance of payments skimming really ends up - follow the money here too.
Just wanted to point out that here in the UK, we didnāt vote for Labour to get a landslide last year, we just didnāt really have anyone to vote for.
Labours vote continued to decline in the last 3 elections, itās just that everyone was so angry with the conservatives who had become socialist-lite, that they either voted reform or didnāt bother. Their vote halved compared to 2019.
I voted reform knowing it would let Labour in. It didnāt feel like we had a choice other than to take 5 years of pain. I didnāt expect to be this bad though.
Overlook the obvious criminal conduct of our agencies and the massive theft and fraud because ā¦possible leaks and possible future hacking?! Why not add potential future jaywalking as a reason, too??
@cmartenson Iād love your thoughts on this. If CAF is more or less correct, then we might have a case of āMeet the old boss. Same as the new boss.ā or at least rhymes with the old boss. If sheās mostly wrong then it could stop or hinder the biggest, most positive and most important reform/revolution of our times. Or it could be somewhere in between.
BTW, the transcription westcoastjan shows is the entirety of the clip. Iām watching the entire CHDTV episode now.
