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Daniel Mitchell points out that the new pope, since he is a U.S. citizen, will still have to file a U.S. tax return based on the value of the Vatican benefits he receives.

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Gail Appel writes:

But Lindsey Graham supported overthrowing Mubarak in Egypt to install the Muslim Brotherhood. Ditto Syria, Ditto Libya. And armed Al-Qaeda and ISIS- MB spinoffs.

Lindsey Graham also supported arming the Ukrainian Nazis and shooting Putin between the eyes. Another beautiful move was Graham threatening Israel prior to 10/7 for not wanting to arm Ukraine and involve itself in the Russia/Ukraine conflict.Israel does not support Ukraine with its Nazi history that is still active and had a very good relationship with Putin. They have enough enemies.So the Biden admin took Israel’s arms and ammo , gave it to Ukraine and Putin felt very betrayed and a 20 year friendship went to hell.

 

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Gail Appel wrote:

Jeffrey Epstein was a CIA asset involved in far more than sexual perversion and blackmail.

He was involved in weapons transfers, regime change coups including Ukraine, Libya, Egypt , Syria- Ukraine is the epicenter of the U.S. dirty dealings. And Qatar.

What 95% are getting wrong. Epstein was not working “ for” the Netanyahu government. Epstein was a socialist working with the corrupt globalist left US and the equally, if not more corrupt leftist Israeli traitors to coup Netanyahu and install a Labour regime that would revert to Socialism and graft to become a vassal state without sovereignty. Courtesy of the elites. Every nation state with conservative leaning Nationalist leaders who are anti-open borders, migrant incursion , Islamization, mass immigration and want to preserve the national culture.

India, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, El Salvador, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE, Israel, the U.S. with Trump ( and I’m wondering about his intent as of late) are the last of those standing in the way.

See here.

 

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Dear Lew, 

They used math to predict the next Pope. 

If I’m understanding this correctly, network science could potentially be used to uncover and expose the “informal networks and coalition-building” behind, say, the Gaza war, or any war for that matter. We wouldn’t have to worry about being accused of being “conspiracy theorists” (or antisemites) if we come out and say who’s behind it. Think how illuminating this could be for the everyday person.

Imagine if network science had existed back in the day: The people behind Jeffrey Epstein’s operation or Cardinal McCarrick’s operation could have been exposed, instead of allowing for these figureheads to be scapegoated, while the net-works continue to work, unabated.

Is network science the future of journalism? Could it succeed where journalism has failed? Perhaps it could put an end to the “conspiracy theory” epithet once and for all. 

Of course, this is assuming these powers are used for good, and not used, instead, to uncover the net-works and snuff out the good works-in-progress of those who oppose the powerful. 

See here.

 

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David Martin wrote:

I certainly hope Matt Morse is right.  The fact of the matter is that up until a few days ago, Trump was dropping bombs for Israel on Yemen.  It is a good

 that that has ended.  Let’s hope he will also back away from his ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza.

Perhaps Trump is not, as many have feared, too compromised by the Adelson carrot and the Epstein stick to buck the Zionists.

Ethnic Cleansing 

 

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Writes Patrick Foy:

Tufts doctoral student, Ms. Rumeysa Ozturk, has been ordered released from a Louisiana ICE detention center. Hurrah! You may recall her kidnapping off the street in Somerville, Massachusetts some weeks ago. What a lovely country. 

What was her crime? She co-wrote an op-ed in the college newspaper in support of the Palestinians. That’s it. A thought crime.

Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, is the front man who ordered and is justifying her abduction and that of other foreign students who have dared to criticize Israel’s ongoing genocide taking place Gaza. Little Marco’s argument is that such conduct (exactly like the once-peaceful protests at Columbia) endangers U.S. foreign policy “goals”. 

I’d love to know what this little man thinks those magnificent goals are. As we know, U.S. foreign policy, such as it is, is subordinated to Israel’s. That was true under Genocide “clueless” Joe and is even more so, if this is possible, under Donald “Israel First” Trump.

[Please refer to SpyFail by James Bamford. Israel’s well-funded covert agents have been working inside the U.S against its college students with complete impunity for years under bipartisan administrations.]

Going far out on the limb, Marco has proclaimed that student dissent and protests undermine the fight against “antisemitism” and even more ridiculously, “…could undermine the Middle East peace process by reinforcing antisemitic sentiment in the region and around the world and ultimately threatening a U.S. foreign policy goal of resolving the Gaza conflict peacefully.” So there! What a joke. 

Can you believe it?  Evidently, the current administration believes the average American Joe is brainwashed and stupid enough to accept it. There is little in the mainstream press, including Trump cheerleading Fox News, to contradict it. 

Besides, what “peace process”?! There is none. It ended a long time ago, perhaps in 2000 with the blowup of the Camp David talks sponsored by “Wooden Indian” Bill Clinton or maybe later at the 2007 Annapolis Conference. Both were a sham. 

As a practical matter, there is now simply no land left for a 2-state solution. None. Israel has taken all of Palestine through occupation, subjugation and genocide. God bless America for making it possible. No wonder college students are angry.

It seems that the current goals of American foreign policy under Trump and Rubio are the obliteration of Gaza with American arms and the establishment of Greater Israel, which would include all of Gaza and the West Bank, as well as East Jerusalem and the Syrian Golan Heights. 

Since there is no known daylight between the indicted war criminal Bibi Netanyahu and President Trump, such a goal is reasonable to assume. It is the next step. With Little Marco leading the charge as spokesman.

 

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Volcanic white gold: A lithium deposit valued at $1.5 trillion has been discovered in the U.S.

 

By Jordan Joseph

Earth.com staff writer

McDermitt Caldera in Oregon is attracting attention for what could be one of the largest lithium deposits ever identified in the United States. Many view it as a potential boost for domestic battery production, while local communities voice concern over the impact on wildlife and cultural sites.

The excitement stems from estimates that value the deposit at about $1.5 trillion. Some geologists say these ancient volcanic sediments could contain between 20 and 40 million metric tons of lithium.

Lithium deposit exposes priorities

“This feature is 16 million years old, and we’re making decisions in a matter of years,” said Sammy Castonguay, a geologist at Treasure Valley Community College.

Castonguay’s statement has stirred local debate over how the development might reshape the high desert.

Industry advocates see a path to addressing the ballooning need for electric vehicle batteries.

Neighbors around the caldera and the McDermitt deposit worry that large-scale extraction could damage an ecosystem that supports pronghorn antelope, sage-grouse, and other sensitive species.

The environmental dilemma

A proposal from HiTech Minerals Inc. seeks to add roads and hundreds of wells to test for lithium in Malheur County.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) once offered a brief window for public comment, which drew criticism from groups who say that’s not enough time to evaluate lasting changes.

The Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club indicates they support cleaner energy but believe drilling must not come at the expense of fragile habitats.

Some see parallels to disputes in Nevada, where communities have fought lithium ventures they say threaten water sources.

Malheur County is among Oregon’s poorest areas, and certain residents hope new jobs might brighten its economic outlook.

“We need to do this the Oregon way – with full accountability and shared benefits,” said Greg Smith, director of economic development in Malheur County.

Why lithium deposits are so valuable

Cleaner transportation and renewable energy storage have skyrocketed demand for lithium. Its light weight and excellent electrochemical properties make it key in modern battery production.

Global interest in ramping up supply has fueled both exploration and debate. Many want a homegrown source to cut reliance on overseas materials, but critics stress that extracting metals can have lasting ecological implications.

Mining typically means large excavations, chemical processing, and water usage. Press releases and early studies mention concerns about dust, vehicle exhaust, and possible leakage of industrial byproducts.

Meanwhile, some economists argue that lithium’s high market price presents an opportunity to jump-start local development. Balancing those perspectives can be tough for rural communities.

Unique volcanic origins

Past eruptions formed the caldera and left mineral-rich clays across a wide basin. The environment eventually became a semi-arid habitat that’s important for migrating wildlife.

One study found high levels of lithium in these sediments, suggesting an unusually concentrated resource. Analysts say that if extraction methods prove efficient, the U.S. could rank among the top global suppliers of this metal.

The caldera lies near the Oregon-Nevada border. Projects on both sides have followed a similar pattern: geological surveys, land modification, and pilot drilling.

Some scientists emphasize that claystone deposits differ from salt brine operations found in South America.

Processing claystone may require more complex techniques, including acid leaching, which can raise questions about waste disposal and water safety.

Concerns for wildlife and culture

Habitat for sage-grouse is already shrinking, and many local groups fear the consequences of losing more desert terrain.

The region also holds deep cultural value for several Indigenous tribes.

Tribal leaders in nearby areas have contested past proposals by pointing to sites sacred for ceremonies and important for traditional ways of life. As the push for lithium grows, local voices want to remain central in discussions about land use.

Opponents argue that insufficient environmental reviews could harm unique species such as Lahontan cutthroat trout.

Past drilling in high desert regions showed that groundwater tables can be affected by large-scale operations. Proponents, though, say modern techniques and strong oversight may mitigate many risks.

Mixed signals on lithium’s future

Experts note that the caldera deposit could give the U.S. a competitive advantage in battery supply. At the same time, non-governmental organizations believe short-term profit shouldn’t overshadow the ecological and historical wealth found in Oregon’s high desert.

Mining companies emphasize their intent to follow federal standards and incorporate feedback from local communities. Yet friction persists over whether that outreach is genuine.

Sierra Club Oregon suggests it’s possible to develop lithium alternatives or find better ways to source the metal. Advocates of the project maintain that these clays represent a crucial resource in an era when every major carmaker is transitioning to electric models.

Disagreements arise from how fast these projects roll out, and whether rural populations have a real say in shaping them.

What’s next for this lithium deposit?

Local debates often center on water needs for drilling and processing. Some scientists point out that advanced recycling and new battery chemistries might alleviate the environmental strain.

Others say U.S. projects reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, which could lower geopolitical risks.

The trade-off is that most lithium deposits, wherever they are, carry certain environmental implications. A few watchers say this moment holds a chance to reevaluate how to conduct resource extraction.

As these Oregon proposals move ahead, investors are confident that demand for lithium won’t dip anytime soon, but local communities want to ensure they aren’t left with the mess once the initial excitement fades.

The study is published in Minerals.

 

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Gail Appel wrote:

Hi Lew,

I keep belaboring the scope of the Ukraine scenario and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Would it surprise you to learn it dates back to Brezinzski ,Carter Rockefeller , Albright and Kissinger?

That Epstein, Soros, Nuland, Powers, Biden, Vindman, Obama, Avril Haines, Brennan , Muslim Brotherhood, McCain, Fiona Hill , Burissma , Atlantic Council were using Ukraine as a weigh station and weapons transfer for the Libya, Egypt and at the time, attempted Syrian and Netanyahu cups as well as Ukraine?

That the operations also included plundering Africa’s phosphate/phosphorus down the African coast to Libya?

How far back do the lies and corruption go?

See here.

 

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The same Western leaders who speak endlessly about “protecting Democracy” continue to rig elections, outlaw political parties, and prosecute candidates.  Germany has declared Alternative for Germany — now the country’s most popular party — an “extremist group” on par with domestic terror organizations.  The European Union helped Marxist globalists in Romania invalidate a presidential election and ban the winner from office.  France and Brazil have followed the U.S. example of bringing ludicrous criminal charges against popular anti-Establishment politicians, and while President Trump overcame the sham prosecutions targeting him, Marine Le Pen and Jair Bolsonaro are fighting just to survive.

Let’s not forget either that the Ukraine-Russia War drags on today only because U.S. and European forces helped overthrow the legitimately elected Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovych, back in 2014.  His transgression?  Yanukovych’s government was pushing back against the EU’s efforts to absorb Ukraine into its continental empire.  The same NATO and EU talking-heads who denounce Russia’s conquest of its neighbor are mostly mad because they hoped to conquer Ukraine first.

It’s a disorienting time for Westerners who once respected their civic institutions.  The Cold War mentality of the twentieth century created clear distinctions between closed, communist systems and rights-based, free societies.  In the West, people could freely practice the religious tenets of their respective faiths; in communist societies, people were expected to obey the quasi-divine strictures of the State.  In the West, people could own property and freely exchange goods and services; in communist societies, people owned nothing and received only what the State gave them.  In the West, people could speak their minds and publicly debate new ideas; in communist societies, people adhered to politically correct ideology under the constant threat of arrest, torture, and even death.  The West was supposed to err on the side of individual freedoms, even when those freedoms permitted awful people to say awful things.

Western societies did not always live up to the principles that distinguished them from totalitarian regimes, but respect for personal freedom did serve as an effective guardrail that kept Western governments from careening toward totalitarianism, too.

What’s going on today is entirely different.

Western governments treat religious faith as a disease that must be cured.  The faithful (particularly Christians and Jews) are quarantined from the rest of society and expected to hide their beliefs in public spaces.  Law enforcement agencies in the U.S., U.K., and continental Europe arrest Christians praying silently outside of abortion facilities.  When churches and synagogues are vandalized or burned down, those crimes are often excused and rarely solved.  In Canada, arsonists have largely been given a free pass due to the government’s borderline hatred for the Catholic Church.  During purported Catholic Joe Biden’s presidency, the FBI spied on Americans who celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass.  Politicians casually blame Jews for genocide (a slander that is sickeningly ironic) and speak of Christians as “nationalists,” “fundamentalists,” “far-right extremists,” “fascists,” and “Nazis.”

The combined effect of these government-sanctioned attacks against people of faith is threefold: (1) religious freedom is undermined; (2) the State’s worldview is elevated over all others; and (3) religions not explicitly partnering with the State are deemed national security threats.  These characteristics aptly describe the former Soviet Union’s hostility toward religion.  They aptly describe the Chinese Communist Party’s hostility toward religion.  And they aptly describe the West’s hostility toward religion today.

What about property and free markets?  Most Westerners are in debt.  They rent apartments or live in bank-owned homes. They make just enough to pay for their expenses each month and have no real savings.  A substantial portion of their income is confiscated indirectly through government regulations or directly through a panoply of government taxes.  Most Westerners receive some kind of government welfare in the form of subsidies, entitlements, healthcare, or retirement income.  An ever-increasing share of the Western population depends almost entirely upon the State.

Even those with assets are kept under the government’s thumb.  Fiat money (government-issued currency not backed by a physical commodity such as gold) and central banks are antithetical to truly free markets.  By threat of violence, governments force citizens to buy and sell goods and services using innately worthless paper bills (or digital ones and zeroes) as a medium of exchange.  Those currencies retain value only so long as a government’s threat of force maintains the State’s monopoly over legal tender.  Gold doesn’t require a government agent with a gun to establish its value.  When central banks manipulate the money supply, they effectively distort all markets.  They create economic “winners” and “losers” by decree.  That’s a hallmark of a State-controlled economy, not a free market.  By increasing the money supply over time, central banks decrease the value of State-enforced currencies.  Conversely, they artificially raise the currency-denominated valuation of homes, stocks, and other real assets.

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