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Isolationism and the Strategic Dilemma
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A rare virus called the hantavirus has killed three people traveling on a cruise ship. Six people have been infected so far, and one is still in the hospital in critical condition.
Preacher Claims Evangelicals Were Briefed On UFO Revelations
An evangelical preacher out of Tennessee, Perry Stone, claimed on a podcast that government officials held a secret briefing for pastors. Religious leaders were allegedly urged by the ruling class to prepare their congregations for the imminent release of information about alien life and unidentified spacecraft, or UFOs (unidentified flying objects).
GOP seeks $400 million in taxpayer funds for Trump’s White House ballroom
Senate Republicans introduced legislation on Monday to allocate $400 million in taxpayer funds for President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, according to a bill filed by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) [1]. The proposal follows a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, which supporters said demonstrated the need for a secure facility on the White House grounds [2].
Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 On A Cruise Ship
A rare virus called the hantavirus has killed three people traveling on a cruise ship. Six people have been infected so far, and one is still in the hospital in critical condition.
Preacher Claims Evangelicals Were Briefed On UFO Revelations
An evangelical preacher out of Tennessee, Perry Stone, claimed on a podcast that government officials held a secret briefing for pastors. Religious leaders were allegedly urged by the ruling class to prepare their congregations for the imminent release of information about alien life and unidentified spacecraft, or UFOs (unidentified flying objects).
The Continental Bait-and-Switch
Due to wartime inflation of bills of credit (“Continentals”) during the American War for Independence and the predictable economic effects, an old American colloquialism developed, “not worth a Continental” (although this phrase may have come about much later than the Revolutionary era). This article argues that Continentals only temporarily retained some value largely because of an initial promise of future redemption in gold and silver—a monetary “bait-and-switch.” (Additionally, interventions such as legal tender laws and the acceptance of paper money for tax payments may have offered some temporary support, but these measures were secondary to—and ultimately dependent upon—the original expectation of redemption in gold or silver).
China Sanctions U.S. Defense Firms
The United States is known for its sanctions that don’t accomplish anything. Now China is trying the same tactic. Beijing has sanctioned twenty U.S. defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan.
US Launches Strikes Against “Terrorist Scum” In Nigeria
President Trump telegraphed the move last month, warning that US military intervention in West Africa was certainly on the table after what he described as the mass killing of Christians by Islamic terrorists in Nigeria. Now, the president says the US military forces carried out powerful strikes against ISIS targets, framing the operation as a direct response to militants “viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”
This Is Not a Christmas Story—But Maybe It Should Be
Our plane landed at JFK at 10:30 p.m. after a nine-hour flight from Istanbul. Our day had begun in Riga, Latvia, where my wife, me, and our adopted Latvian daughter had been visiting, the Latvia trip being her high school graduation present.
President Unveils ‘Trump Class’ Of Warships, Huntington Ingalls Shares Jump
Shares of warship builder Huntington Ingalls Industries rose in premarket trading and are on track for the largest annual gain in 12 years, driven by news of President Trump’s continued push to rebuild the U.S. Navy.
China Warns Japan Nuclear Weapons Pursuit Would “Bring Disaster to the World”
A senior Japanese security official’s suggestion that Tokyo should consider acquiring nuclear weapons has ignited a firestorm of condemnation from across Asia and forced the government into immediate damage control. The remarks, reported by Japanese media last week, questioned the reliability of U.S. nuclear protection and proposed a potential reversal of the nation’s decades-old non-nuclear principles. The reaction was swift and severe, with China warning that such a path would “again bring disaster to the world,” highlighting the intense sensitivities and historical ghosts that continue to shape security debates in the region.
Russia Sides With Venezuela During Tensions With The U.S.
Russia has reaffirmed that it will provide full support and stands in solidarity with Venezuela as the country faces a United States military blockade in the Caribbean. Moscow’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, Yvan Gil, during which he expressed “serious concern over Washington’s increasingly escalatory actions in the Caribbean Sea,” according to a ministry statement.
Trump Issues A Veiled Threat To Venezuela’s Ruler
United States ruler Donald Trump has issued a veiled threat to the ruler of Venezuela. Trump said that Nicolas Maduro would be “smart” to get out of his position of power.
Trump Wants To Takeover Greenland For “National Security”
United States President Donald Trump wants to take over Greenland in the name of “national security.” Earlier, Trump appointed a special envoy to the Arctic island, triggering a backlash from Denmark’s ruling class.
Russia’s Facial Recognition Program Rolls Out To Primary Schools
Facial recognition as a biometric school entry system is already being tested in 20 schools in Russia. Alongside the use of facial recognition, the school grounds are fenced, cameras are installed along the perimeter, and entry is through checkpoints.
The Drumbeats Of War Are Getting Louder
Hundreds of millions of people all over the Western world are enjoying the holiday season as if nothing has changed. But meanwhile, the pounding of the war drums just continues to intensify. If the world keeps going down this path, next year’s holiday season could look completely different.
JD Vance Warns Of “Islamist-Aligned” Western Europe
United States President JD Vance is warning that Western Europe is “Islamist-aligned.” Vance is a prominent Christian nationalist who is now fear-mongering over Europe’s immigration policies.
U.S. Pursuing A Third Oil Tanker For Seizure
The United States ruling class is not giving up and intends to steal more oil from Venezuela. The US Coast Guard is in “active pursuit” of an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela as tensions in the region continue to escalate and could ignite a war with the South American nation.
Tulsi Gabbard Claims Media Outlet Is “Fomenting Hysteria”
Not only has the United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused European NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) states of trying to pull Washington into a direct confrontation with Russia, but she’s also claimed that mainstream media outlet Reuters is “fomenting hysteria.”
Beijing Condemns Trump’s Gunboat Diplomacy After China-Bound Tanker Seizure
Beijing has condemned the U.S. interception of sanctioned crude tankers off the Venezuelan coast after a China-bound oil tanker was seized on Saturday. Beijing said Venezuela has the right to conduct trade with other countries.
The Illusion of Democracy: The “Iron Law of Oligarchy”
The danger is obvious that the social revolution would change the tangible and visible ruling class of today, openly recognized as such, into a secret demagogic oligarchy operating under the guise of equality.
The West Coast Is Being Pummeled By Rain, Wind, And Flooding That Will Close Roads For Months
The slow-motion disaster that we are witnessing on the West Coast is unlike anything we have ever seen before. A series of atmospheric rivers has already dumped trillions of gallons of water on the region, and trillions of gallons of additional water will fall before the end of the year. This has caused some rivers to rise to the highest levels that we have ever seen.
Affordability Crisis Worsen As 2026 Approaches
As we trek toward the New Year, the affordability crisis is becoming too difficult to ignore. Housing and food prices are a major concern for a majority of Americans, as many decide whether they are going to pay their electricity bill or buy food.
We Cannot Build an Economy on Lies
In a recent issue, Time Magazine boldly declared, “The Free Market Is Dead,” and then added: “What Will Replace It?” Of course, one can always expect Time to be disingenuous at best and dishonest at worst, and as an academic economist, I have come to realize that after reading Time off and on for more than five decades, this is a publication that rarely gets it right when it comes to economic analysis.
3 Ominous Harbingers Appear As We Draw Near To The End Of 2025
It is hard to believe that 2025 is almost done. This year has flown by, and it has been absolutely packed with historic events. Unfortunately, I fully expect 2026 to be even more chaotic. We are facing all sorts of economic challenges, terror attacks are becoming more frequent, and nations all over the globe are preparing for war. Meanwhile, the ground underneath our feet continues to shake with alarming regularity. In fact, the state of California was just hit by a significant earthquake swarm for the fourth day in a row…
