newswars--2020-06-08--Fed Printing Trillions to Keep People Employed

The markets were giddy Friday after a much better than expected jobs report boosted optimism for a quick v-shaped recovery as the economy opens back up .
But in his podcast Friday , Peter Schiff poured some cold water on this notion .
He said given the amount of stimulus that the Federal Reserve and the US government have pumped into the economy , unwinding it all will be mission impossible .
Friday ’ s Labor Department unemployment report was a real shocker .
Analysts expected another big month of job losses in May .
Instead , the economy added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unemployment rate fell from 14.7 % to 13.3 % .
We know there were a significant number of layoffs in May .
New unemployment claims averaged around 2 million a week .
But apparently , a lot of the 20 million-plus people who lost their jobs in April were rehired in May .
How do we make sense of these numbers ?
Peter said he thinks a lot of the rehiring was incentivized by government programs .
“ Remember , one of the reasons is the government is paying companies either to not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rehire them .
Remember , when you took out a loan , the PPP loans – Payroll Protection Program – it ’ s a grant if you don ’ t fire anybody .
And if you fire people , as long as you bring them back , then you don ’ t have to repay the loan .
So , there probably was a lot of pressure on a lot of businesses to rehire people that they probably don ’ t even need .
But if they don ’ t bring them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to pay back the PPP loan , so they brought them back anyway.
” If this is true , then a lot of the people who got rehired may well end up getting refired .
“ You don ’ t have to keep these people on the books permanently in order not to repay the loan .
You just have to get them back on the books long enough to get the loan forgiven .
And remember , there ’ s a lot of other companies , like the airlines , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bailout money upfront on the condition that they didn ’ t lay people off .
Well , there ’ s a date where now they can start laying people off .
So , I think we have a lot of artificial incentives or interference in the market.
” On top of that , the government is spending a lot of money it doesn ’ t have .
Deficits are exploding .
The Federal Reserve is printing trillions of dollars .
All to keep people employed .
“ How great would these [ unemployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t for these massive deficits and all this money printing that is simply postponing a lot of the layoffs that were going to happen eventually anyway ?
In fact , we may end up exacerbating the number of layoffs because we may be financially weakening a lot of these companies with the incentives that we put into place.
” Peter said that it ’ s ironic that even with the surprising jobs report , President Trump is calling for more stimulus .
“ If the economy is so strong , why do we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The unemployment report sent US stock markets soaring and gold tumbling as investors became even more optimistic about the so-called v-shaped recovery .
But Peter raises an important question for people who believe the worst is behind us and the economy is about to come roaring back .
“ How is the Fed going to withdraw all that liquidity ?
The Fed put all this liquidity into the economy .
It created all this money based on a more substantial downturn – a longer-lasting deeper recession/depression .
And to be preemptive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sink in terms of money printing .
And they printed all this money , and bought up all these bonds , and all these corporate bonds that they now own , but what if they panicked ?
What if now everything is fine ?
How does the Fed withdraw that liquidity ?
It ’ s impossible !
How are they going to turn around and start selling all the bonds they bought ?
How are they going to raise interest rates when the whole supposed snap-back is 100 % a function of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recession is over , even the Keynesians have to concede inflation is a threat .
If prices start to rise , is the Fed just going to let that happen ?
“ What happens to the so-called recovery if interest rates and consumer prices go up ?
So the whole thing is impossible .
To believe that we ’ re going to have a recovery this quickly is impossible given what that would do and what that would force the Federal Reserve to do , which means there goes your recovery.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy was not healthy before COVID-19 .
The Fed was already engaged in rate-cutting and QE .
The federal government was already on track for a $ 1 trillion deficit .
“ This recession began with a bang , but it is not over .
We ’ re having a little bit of a bounce now .
You have some false optimism about a recovery around the corner .
But the economic damage existed before COVID-19 and now it ’ s even greater.
” Peter went on to analyze the stock market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones breaks down the Q movement and what ’ s behind its esoteric message .

The markets were giddy Friday after a much better than expected jobs report boosted optimism for a quick v-shaped recovery as the economy opens back up. But in his podcast Friday, Peter Schiff poured some cold water on this notion.
He said given the amount of stimulus that the Federal Reserve and the US government have pumped into the economy, unwinding it all will be mission impossible.
Friday’s Labor Department unemployment report was a real shocker. Analysts expected another big month of job losses in May. Instead, the economy added just over 2.5 million jobs. The unemployment rate fell from 14.7% to 13.3%.
We know there were a significant number of layoffs in May. New unemployment claims averaged around 2 million a week. But apparently, a lot of the 20 million-plus people who lost their jobs in April were rehired in May.
How do we make sense of these numbers?
Peter said he thinks a lot of the rehiring was incentivized by government programs.
“Remember, one of the reasons is the government is paying companies either to not fire people in the first place or to rehire them. Remember, when you took out a loan, the PPP loans – Payroll Protection Program – it’s a grant if you don’t fire anybody. And if you fire people, as long as you bring them back, then you don’t have to repay the loan. So, there probably was a lot of pressure on a lot of businesses to rehire people that they probably don’t even need. But if they don’t bring them back, they’re going to have to pay back the PPP loan, so they brought them back anyway.”
If this is true, then a lot of the people who got rehired may well end up getting refired.
“You don’t have to keep these people on the books permanently in order not to repay the loan. You just have to get them back on the books long enough to get the loan forgiven. And remember, there’s a lot of other companies, like the airlines, for example, who got a lot of bailout money upfront on the condition that they didn’t lay people off. Well, there’s a date where now they can start laying people off. So, I think we have a lot of artificial incentives or interference in the market.”
On top of that, the government is spending a lot of money it doesn’t have. Deficits are exploding. The Federal Reserve is printing trillions of dollars. All to keep people employed.
“How great would these [unemployment] numbers be if it wasn’t for these massive deficits and all this money printing that is simply postponing a lot of the layoffs that were going to happen eventually anyway? In fact, we may end up exacerbating the number of layoffs because we may be financially weakening a lot of these companies with the incentives that we put into place.”
Peter said that it’s ironic that even with the surprising jobs report, President Trump is calling for more stimulus.
“If the economy is so strong, why do we need to stimulate it even more?”
The unemployment report sent US stock markets soaring and gold tumbling as investors became even more optimistic about the so-called v-shaped recovery. But Peter raises an important question for people who believe the worst is behind us and the economy is about to come roaring back.
“How is the Fed going to withdraw all that liquidity? The Fed put all this liquidity into the economy. It created all this money based on a more substantial downturn – a longer-lasting deeper recession/depression. And to be preemptive, they just basically threw out the kitchen sink in terms of money printing. And they printed all this money, and bought up all these bonds, and all these corporate bonds that they now own, but what if they panicked? What if now everything is fine? How does the Fed withdraw that liquidity? It’s impossible! How are they going to turn around and start selling all the bonds they bought? How are they going to raise interest rates when the whole supposed snap-back is 100% a function of all the money they printed?”
If the recession is over, even the Keynesians have to concede inflation is a threat. If prices start to rise, is the Fed just going to let that happen?
“What happens to the so-called recovery if interest rates and consumer prices go up? So the whole thing is impossible. To believe that we’re going to have a recovery this quickly is impossible given what that would do and what that would force the Federal Reserve to do, which means there goes your recovery.”
It’s important to remember that the economy was not healthy before COVID-19. The Fed was already engaged in rate-cutting and QE. The federal government was already on track for a $1 trillion deficit.
“This recession began with a bang, but it is not over. We’re having a little bit of a bounce now. You have some false optimism about a recovery around the corner. But the economic damage existed before COVID-19 and now it’s even greater.”
Peter went on to analyze the stock market reaction to the jobs report.
Alex Jones breaks down the Q movement and what’s behind its esoteric message.


newswars--2020-06-08--Police Chief Forced to Resign After Supporting Citizens Who Armed Up Amid Riots

Lowell , Michigan , Police Chief Steven Bukala was forced to resign on Thursday after 25 years with the force , after writing on Facebook in support of four young men who armed themselves against potential violent protesters .
Responding to phone calls that 2nd Amendment demonstrators were open carrying down Main Street , Bukala wrote on the Lowell Police Deparment ’ s Facebook page on Tuesday : “ We are aware and no need to call us , ” adding “ We at the Lowell Police Department support the legally armed citizen and the Second Amendment , ” according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaints as part of what WZZM says was a “ pattern of inappropriate behavior , ” the city manager told Bukala to resign by 5 p.m. on Friday or be fired at 5:01 p.m. A disciplinary action report from city manager Michael Burns said Bukala was directed to make the post so residents were aware of the demonstrators .
But when Burns read the last line , it appeared to be a political position , “ possibly escalating rhetoric.
” Burns asked him to remove that line , and Bukala responded with “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post gained some traction within the community , and Burns described the social media activity around it as “ hostile.
” The official Lowell Police Department Facebook page also added to the statement and defended it in the comments .
“ People !
” started one comment , which said Lowell has had open carry demonstrators in town before .
“ Yes people are hypersensitive due to the riots and anarchists that have come to Michigan .
They are exercising their right to open carry .
No one has to agree or disagree.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” – WZZM Three days after a riot in Grand Rapids , Michigan , Bukala wrote on his personal Facebook page : “ So these fine young men called me today .
They wanted to exercise their Second Amendment rights and walk down Main Street .
They saw what happened in Grand Rapids .
They said it ’ s not going to happen here .
We have your backs .
I thanked them for letting me know they were in town and to call if they see something.
” On Thursday , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , writing “ We have made mistakes on social media this week , starting with an ill-considered message posted on the Lowell Police Department Facebook page .
We then defended this message , arguing with residents or dismissing their concerns.
” The PD apologized , adding “ we must take this opportunity to listen and learn so we can work together to defeat racism and build a more just and equitable society .
We can and must do better.
” According to the city manager , Bukala was cited for violating city policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer , ” adding , “ Personnel shall not allow personal feelings to influence their professional conduct.
” Alex Jones revisits documents he exposed two years ago detailing an organized effort to create racial division and civil unrest in America funded by George Soros .

Lowell, Michigan, Police Chief Steven Bukala was forced to resign on Thursday after 25 years with the force, after writing on Facebook in support of four young men who armed themselves against potential violent protesters.
Responding to phone calls that 2nd Amendment demonstrators were open carrying down Main Street, Bukala wrote on the Lowell Police Deparment’s Facebook page on Tuesday: “We are aware and no need to call us,” adding “We at the Lowell Police Department support the legally armed citizen and the Second Amendment,” according to WZZM13.
After a flood of complaints as part of what WZZM says was a “pattern of inappropriate behavior,” the city manager told Bukala to resign by 5 p.m. on Friday or be fired at 5:01 p.m.
A disciplinary action report from city manager Michael Burns said Bukala was directed to make the post so residents were aware of the demonstrators. But when Burns read the last line, it appeared to be a political position, “possibly escalating rhetoric.”
Burns asked him to remove that line, and Bukala responded with “This is a true statement.”
The post gained some traction within the community, and Burns described the social media activity around it as “hostile.” The official Lowell Police Department Facebook page also added to the statement and defended it in the comments.
“People!” started one comment, which said Lowell has had open carry demonstrators in town before. “Yes people are hypersensitive due to the riots and anarchists that have come to Michigan. They are exercising their right to open carry. No one has to agree or disagree.” The comment was signed “Chief.” – WZZM
Three days after a riot in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bukala wrote on his personal Facebook page: “So these fine young men called me today. They wanted to exercise their Second Amendment rights and walk down Main Street. They saw what happened in Grand Rapids. They said it’s not going to happen here. We have your backs. I thanked them for letting me know they were in town and to call if they see something.”
On Thursday, the Lowell PD apologized on its Facebook page, writing “We have made mistakes on social media this week, starting with an ill-considered message posted on the Lowell Police Department Facebook page. We then defended this message, arguing with residents or dismissing their concerns.”
The PD apologized, adding “we must take this opportunity to listen and learn so we can work together to defeat racism and build a more just and equitable society. We can and must do better.”
According to the city manager, Bukala was cited for violating city policy, including “conduct unbecoming of a police officer,” adding, “Personnel shall not allow personal feelings to influence their professional conduct.”
Alex Jones revisits documents he exposed two years ago detailing an organized effort to create racial division and civil unrest in America funded by George Soros.


newswars--2020-06-08--CrossFit Loses Sponsors After CEO Mocks ‘Racism Is a Public Health Issue’ Statement

Athletic brand Reebok and several affiliate gyms have canceled their partnerships with fitness giant CrossFit after its CEO tweeted a mocking response to a statement calling racism a “ public health issue.
” CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman might have cost his company millions with just 13 characters .
After he replied to a tweet from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation calling racism and discrimination “ critical public health issues that demand an urgent response ” by quipping “ It ’ s FLOYD-19 , ” Reebok and affiliate gyms hurried to distance themselves from the popular fitness brand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not renew its contract with CrossFit after 2020 , though a spokesman confirmed it would “ fulfill [ its ] remaining contractual obligations.
” The athletic brand is the title sponsor of the 2020 CrossFit Games .
Affiliate gyms including Petworth Fitness ( formerly CrossFit Petworth ) and Crossfit Magnus also announced they would drop their association .
Some affiliate gyms had already started to sour on CrossFit , especially after Rocket CrossFit posted Glassman ’ s email response to a complaint about its “ incoherent brand identity ” several days previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too long as our country is at a time of reckoning for centuries of systemic racism , ” Rocket ’ s Alyssa Royse lamented , noting CrossFit was “ the only major brand ” she could think of that had “ failed to take a stand.
” The brand ’ s advertisement offering to “ flatten your quarantine curves , ” as well as a social media post signal-boosting someone else ’ s tweet in which “ some guy eating a bat halfway around the world ” deprived them of the joy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the lengthy letter from Rocket .
Glassman ’ s FLOYD-19 tweet was heavily ratio ’ ed , with many commenters calling on affiliate gyms and brands to cancel their associations .
While some might argue it isn ’ t a gym ’ s job to be the social justice conscience of its customers , Glassman ’ s followers were largely united in attacking the comment , with some even calling for him to be fired or resign .
Glassman followed up the FLOYD-19 tweet by slamming the Institute for Health Metrics and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed model ” was responsible for the quarantine that has devastated gyms – CrossFit and otherwise – across the nation .
Many companies have pounced on the protests erupting across the US as an opportunity to make a token gesture to burnish their corporate virtue .
Nike pledged to donate $ 40 million over four years to “ support the black community , ” while McDonald ’ s vowed in a letter to employees to hold a town hall in order to listen to suggestions on how to “ drive change beyond our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essay on Instagram , though it notably avoided addressing how its facial recognition system Rekognition has been deployed by law enforcement .
Alex Jones revisits documents he exposed two years ago detailing an organized effort to create racial division and civil unrest in America funded by George Soros .

Athletic brand Reebok and several affiliate gyms have canceled their partnerships with fitness giant CrossFit after its CEO tweeted a mocking response to a statement calling racism a “public health issue.”
CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman might have cost his company millions with just 13 characters. After he replied to a tweet from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation calling racism and discrimination “critical public health issues that demand an urgent response” by quipping “It’s FLOYD-19,” Reebok and affiliate gyms hurried to distance themselves from the popular fitness brand.
Reebok told Business Insider on Sunday it will not renew its contract with CrossFit after 2020, though a spokesman confirmed it would “fulfill [its] remaining contractual obligations.” The athletic brand is the title sponsor of the 2020 CrossFit Games.
Affiliate gyms including Petworth Fitness (formerly CrossFit Petworth) and Crossfit Magnus also announced they would drop their association.
Some affiliate gyms had already started to sour on CrossFit, especially after Rocket CrossFit posted Glassman’s email response to a complaint about its “incoherent brand identity” several days previously.
“CrossFit has stayed silent for too long as our country is at a time of reckoning for centuries of systemic racism,” Rocket’s Alyssa Royse lamented, noting CrossFit was “the only major brand” she could think of that had “failed to take a stand.”
The brand’s advertisement offering to “flatten your quarantine curves,” as well as a social media post signal-boosting someone else’s tweet in which “some guy eating a bat halfway around the world” deprived them of the joy of CrossFit, also came in for condemnation in the lengthy letter from Rocket.
Glassman’s FLOYD-19 tweet was heavily ratio’ed, with many commenters calling on affiliate gyms and brands to cancel their associations.
While some might argue it isn’t a gym’s job to be the social justice conscience of its customers, Glassman’s followers were largely united in attacking the comment, with some even calling for him to be fired or resign.
Glassman followed up the FLOYD-19 tweet by slamming the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, pointing out that its “failed model” was responsible for the quarantine that has devastated gyms – CrossFit and otherwise – across the nation.
Your failed model quarantined us and now you’re going to model a solution to racism? George Floyd’s brutal murder sparked riots nationally. Quarantine alone is “accompanied in every age and under all political regimes by an undercurrent of suspicion, distrust, and riots.” Thanks! — Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) June 7, 2020
Many companies have pounced on the protests erupting across the US as an opportunity to make a token gesture to burnish their corporate virtue.
Nike pledged to donate $40 million over four years to “support the black community,” while McDonald’s vowed in a letter to employees to hold a town hall in order to listen to suggestions on how to “drive change beyond our Golden Arches.”
Amazon shared an anti-racism essay on Instagram, though it notably avoided addressing how its facial recognition system Rekognition has been deployed by law enforcement.
Alex Jones revisits documents he exposed two years ago detailing an organized effort to create racial division and civil unrest in America funded by George Soros.


newswars--2020-06-09--Mayor Khan Sets Up Commission To Review All London Landmarks To Ensure They Comply With ‘Diversity’

London Mayor Sadiq Khan faced backlash Tuesday after he announced the formation of a commission to review all London landmarks and street names , and vowed to remove any that do not comply with ‘ diversity ’ .
Khan promised to ‘ review and improve ’ London diversity in the wake of BLM “ protests ” at which statues of Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln were defaced .
Khan told Sky News that the ‘ Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm ’ will review all London ’ s landmarks , including murals , street art , street names and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at the public realm – street names , street squares , murals – not only are there some of slavers that I think should be taken down , and the commission will advise us on that , but actually we don ’ t have enough representation of people of colour , black people , women , those from the LGBT community.
” Khan said .
“ We must ensure that we celebrate the achievements and diversity of all in our city , and that we commemorate those who have made London what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legacies are being celebrated.
” he continued .
“ The Black Lives Matter protests have rightly brought this to the public ’ s attention , but it ’ s important that we take the right steps to work together to bring change and ensure that we can all be proud of our public landscape.
” Khan proclaimed .
Some pointed out that what constitutes ‘ diversity ’ and what is unacceptable to Khan ’ s commission probably won ’ t jive with public opinion .
Others wondered how long it will be before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Others simply want the Mayor to deal with the massive murder epidemic in London , or look at the economic collapse , rather than worrying about statues : Perhaps this is the only real solution :

London Mayor Sadiq Khan faced backlash Tuesday after he announced the formation of a commission to review all London landmarks and street names, and vowed to remove any that do not comply with ‘diversity’.
Khan promised to ‘review and improve’ London diversity in the wake of BLM “protests” at which statues of Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln were defaced.
Today we’ve unveiled a new commission to review and improve the diversity of London’s public landmarks. We must commemorate the achievements and diversity of all in our city – and that includes questioning which legacies are being celebrated. https://t.co/L1KTJqybGY — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 9, 2020
Khan told Sky News that the ‘Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm’ will review all London’s landmarks, including murals, street art, street names and other public memorials.
“When you look at the public realm – street names, street squares, murals – not only are there some of slavers that I think should be taken down, and the commission will advise us on that, but actually we don’t have enough representation of people of colour, black people, women, those from the LGBT community.” Khan said.
“We must ensure that we celebrate the achievements and diversity of all in our city, and that we commemorate those who have made London what it is – that includes questioning which legacies are being celebrated.” he continued.
“The Black Lives Matter protests have rightly brought this to the public’s attention, but it’s important that we take the right steps to work together to bring change and ensure that we can all be proud of our public landscape.” Khan proclaimed.
Some pointed out that what constitutes ‘diversity’ and what is unacceptable to Khan’s commission probably won’t jive with public opinion.
Start with this fella pic.twitter.com/lxSADtFsG9 — David E Brady (@davidebrady) June 9, 2020
Protect our heritage. No Cultural Revolution. ISIS destroy history. And I object to a 1000 capacity Mega-Mosque in Picadilly Circus. It would destroy Leicester Sq on a Friday. New commemorative statuary, fine, but leave our heritage alone. — Shirley Walker (@SWso155) June 9, 2020
Take Churchill’s Statue down Sadiq and see the start of civil war… — denise (@hippocrates16) June 9, 2020
if your going to start taking down statues i sugest Churchill, guilty of genocide! — ilidio carmona (@IlidioCarmona) June 9, 2020
I’d like to knock down the Roman part of London Wall that is still visible because they used slaves 👍 — Richard (@Richie180471) June 9, 2020
Tower of London will have to go — Jan 💋😎💅🏻👙☀🛩 (@JanChat56) June 9, 2020
Not sure the French are to happy about Trafalgar Square and Nelsons column, there are thousands of them in London now. Do we care, NO, stop wasting London’s budget. — Barnard Castle (@whatttheff) June 9, 2020
Presumably statues of Stormzy shall go up. — Edward Howard (@EdwardHoward11) June 9, 2020
I’d like to apply to be on this commission. Please direct me to the application form and criteria. Thank you — Cnut 🍳 (@CnutForkbeard) June 9, 2020
One assumes that same legacy (buildings/churches/schools built with the “wrong” philanthropists funding) will also be demolished and removed? — Wes Knowles (@stalkfarm) June 9, 2020
Can you include Cromwell’s statue too. An affront to Irish people having to walk near it, he effectively enslaved Irish people. — Ian (@numb15) June 9, 2020
Diversity shouldn’t be about removing British history in Britain. Where’s the endpoint? If we remove everything we don’t like about our history, do we next dismantle our castles because the Monarchy historically brutalised the people? — MINDYOURWATER.com (@mindyourwater) June 9, 2020
Just as well you are not the mayor of Rome. #IamSpartacus — Krampus (@p_j_d_247) June 9, 2020
excellent. let’s put Marx, mandella and michael Jackson on the table too. — Joe (@FrederickBolly) June 9, 2020
The giant Buddhas at Bamiyam also displeased their new overlords. The barbarians are at the gates. pic.twitter.com/AIEByzYVSe — Krampus (@p_j_d_247) June 9, 2020
Others wondered how long it will be before other forms of expression are targeted:
Are you going to start book burning soon as well? — End Lockdown Save Lives (@matthewncarter) June 9, 2020
Ahhhhh it begins. The eradication of British history. — Louise C (@Loucoll73) June 9, 2020
You are purposely trying to remove British culture and history… — Bristol Cyclist (@homeinbristol) June 9, 2020
And after the statutes, then the books and then those horrible white people will need to be deported back to where they came from? — Ken Sampson (@sampson_ken) June 9, 2020
Others simply want the Mayor to deal with the massive murder epidemic in London, or look at the economic collapse, rather than worrying about statues:
Knife crime is on the increase and you worry about statues. — Alice (@JustaskingAlice) June 9, 2020
How about action to prevent more of this happening?https://t.co/HE30zccTXA — Jane Staying Alert (@JaneGerson) June 9, 2020
Nice to see he’s got his priorities right. We are facing mass unemployment, every part of society and all services damaged, much of it permanently. And Sadiq sets up a commission on statues. — paint it black (@CollinsMikeyc) June 9, 2020
Knife Crime – Nah
Gun Crime – Nah
Gang Crime – Nah
Violent Riots – Nah
Violence against innocent Police Officers – Nah
Purge British History and Culture – Yes! — Alex JS (@AlextheJS) June 9, 2020
Or we could just spend the money on something which actually helps minority groups? — Chesca (@capitalactivist) June 9, 2020
Perhaps this is the only real solution:


newswars--2020-06-09--Pictured: Post-Pandemic Pod Designed For Office Slaves

An architect has unveiled a system of pods for office workers that will provide a sterile , isolated environment for each employee to operate within .
Welcome to the new normal wage slave .
Enter your sterile pod and get to work .
The pods , which won the DNA Paris 2020 Design Award in the ‘ Responsible Design category ’ , have the snappy title of ‘ Q.workntine , ’ and are formed in hexagonal structures , much like sections of a hive .
Each pod has a built-in ventilation system , with a sky light , and would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are even larger ‘ executive ’ pods for those who have managed to grease their way up a rung on the ladder .
The designer , Mohamed M. Radwan says on his website that “ With the world under lockdown for an extended period of time , some essential businesses still has to keep at least the bare minimum of its workforce , working physically on site to provide necessary and vital supplies for the health supply chain.
” And if you need to leave the pod to take a shit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out there long : Why not work literally in a pod ?
Many are already living the dream in pods : We ’ re reliably informed that we ’ ll all be eating in pods too from now on , if we choose to leave the home pod : Don ’ t say no one saw it coming !
Work in a pod , eat in a pod , live in a pod .

An architect has unveiled a system of pods for office workers that will provide a sterile, isolated environment for each slave employee to operate within.
Welcome to the new normal wage slave. Enter your sterile pod and get to work.
The pods, which won the DNA Paris 2020 Design Award in the ‘Responsible Design category’, have the snappy title of ‘Q.workntine,’ and are formed in hexagonal structures, much like sections of a hive.
How fitting.
Each pod has a built-in ventilation system, with a sky light, and would only be accessible by facial recognition.
Could these airtight pods be part of the post-coronavirus office? https://t.co/OBrTrTzycV pic.twitter.com/u3GTDzAjPN — TechSpot (@TechSpot) June 9, 2020
‘Remove your mask and supply a full facial scan, subject’.
Post-pandemic office design proposes sealed pods with ventilation fans
https://t.co/CDLWMRXdns — Paul Kelly (@PaulLawBlacks) June 8, 2020
There are even larger ‘executive’ pods for those who have managed to grease their way up a rung on the ladder.
This award-winning post-pandemic office design with individual sealed pods offers a glimpse at what returning to the office could look like https://t.co/fhaOyPaP24 pic.twitter.com/gCVr9leIIc — Evan Kirstel #RemoteWork (@evankirstel) June 8, 2020
The designer, Mohamed M. Radwan says on his website that “With the world under lockdown for an extended period of time, some essential businesses still has to keep at least the bare minimum of its workforce, working physically on site to provide necessary and vital supplies for the health supply chain.”
And if you need to leave the pod to take a shit, you won’t want to stay out there long:
New uncomfortable toilet! Worker drone, you have been absent for 5 minutes. Get back in your pod! We’re not paying you these forever stagnating wages for nothing! Live in a pod, work in a pod, shit in pain. Living the dream.https://t.co/MYwwowrlwA — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) December 18, 2019
Why not work literally in a pod? Many are already living the dream in pods:
The future for urban millennials. Living in atomized dystopian mega cities in ‘pods’ because everything else is totally unaffordable. No pets, no family. No ownership. Live in a pod, work in a pod. All yours for just $1200 a month. No thanks.pic.twitter.com/JEF5fQrjsk — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) September 11, 2019
We’re reliably informed that we’ll all be eating in pods too from now on, if we choose to leave the home pod:
Live in a pod, work in a pod, socialise in a pod. pic.twitter.com/ywq2cMmZuj — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) May 8, 2020
Don’t say no one saw it coming!
A depiction of life in 2022 by an Italian magazine first published in 1962 depicted pedestrians using motorized pods instead of walking, something that may turn out to be quite accurate given current fears over coronavirus.https://t.co/jmZrk4dahd — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) May 13, 2020
Work in a pod, eat in a pod, live in a pod.


newswars--2020-06-09--New York Times Columnist Demands White People Ditch Family Members Who Don’t Support Black Lives Mat

New York Times Columnist Demands White People Ditch Family Members Who Don’t Support Black Lives Matter

A New York Times columnist wrote an article in which he demanded that people ditch family members who don ’ t make financial donations to Black Lives Matter .
In an article titled ‘ I Don ’ t Need ‘ Love ’ Texts From My White Friends ’ , Chad Sanders hysterically hyperventilates about how he lives in constant “ fear of death ” because he is black .
“ The fear that when I go for my morning stroll through Central Park or to 7-Eleven for an AriZona Iced Tea , I won ’ t make it back home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to celebrate my parents ’ 40th anniversary ; I won ’ t get to add money to my nephew ’ s brokerage account on his third birthday ; I won ’ t get to take my partner out dancing in her favorite Bed-Stuy bars.
” Sanders then attacks his liberal friends for burdening him with their white guilt .
“ When you text me and tell me you ’ re “ just thinking of me ” because this fear is momentarily evident to you after seeing the atrocities depicted on CNN , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invite me to coddle you and respond to you and tell you that it ’ s not your fault and that you are special .
That attacks my dignity .
That dehumanizes me.
” He then demands that white people ditch their own family members if they refuse to attend protests or make financial contributions to Black Lives Matter .
Sanders urges white people text “ relatives and loved ones telling them you will not be visiting them or answering phone calls until they take significant action in supporting black lives either through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once again emphasizes how leftist identitarians love to engage in two things .
1 ) Using victimhood mentality and onerous cult intimidation tactics to demand everyone think the same .
2 ) Breaking up the family unit by any means possible .
“ As Tucker Carlson said on his show last week , modern leftism is a cult which demands followers isolate themselves from their loved ones and submit to complete and total humiliation , ” writes Chris Menahan .
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A New York Times columnist wrote an article in which he demanded that people ditch family members who don’t make financial donations to Black Lives Matter.
Yes, really.
In an article titled ‘I Don’t Need ‘Love’ Texts From My White Friends’, Chad Sanders hysterically hyperventilates about how he lives in constant “fear of death” because he is black.
“The fear that when I go for my morning stroll through Central Park or to 7-Eleven for an AriZona Iced Tea, I won’t make it back home. I fear I won’t get to celebrate my parents’ 40th anniversary; I won’t get to add money to my nephew’s brokerage account on his third birthday; I won’t get to take my partner out dancing in her favorite Bed-Stuy bars.”
Sanders then attacks his liberal friends for burdening him with their white guilt.
“When you text me and tell me you’re “just thinking of me” because this fear is momentarily evident to you after seeing the atrocities depicted on CNN, you create work for me. You invite me to coddle you and respond to you and tell you that it’s not your fault and that you are special. That attacks my dignity. That dehumanizes me.”
He then demands that white people ditch their own family members if they refuse to attend protests or make financial contributions to Black Lives Matter.
Sanders urges white people text “relatives and loved ones telling them you will not be visiting them or answering phone calls until they take significant action in supporting black lives either through protest or financial contributions.”
The column once again emphasizes how leftist identitarians love to engage in two things.
1) Using victimhood mentality and onerous cult intimidation tactics to demand everyone think the same.
2) Breaking up the family unit by any means possible.
“As Tucker Carlson said on his show last week, modern leftism is a cult which demands followers isolate themselves from their loved ones and submit to complete and total humiliation,” writes Chris Menahan.
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newswars--2020-06-09--San Jose Mayor Rejects Defunding Police: Will Hurt People Most Affected by Racism

The mayor of San Jose , California , said on Sunday he is against the so-called defund police movement that ’ s taken root in the wake of the death of George Floyd , a black man who died at the hands of the Minneapolis police , saying it would hurt the communities activists say they want to help .
Mayor Sam Liccardo said cutting police budgets would also hurt police reform efforts .
“ We have much work to do to confront our long and terrible history of police brutality against black and brown Americans , ” Liccardo said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t help us do it .
It is the wrong idea at the worst possible time and the budget released tomorrow will reflect that.
” “ Defunding police will hurt the very people who have suffered the most from systemic racism in this nation , ” Liccardo said .
“ Rich , white communities and businesses in suburban malls will just accelerate the hiring of private security guards.
” The local news station KRON reported on the mayor ’ s stance : Liccardo said data shows that communities of color are disproportionate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citing the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics .
Last week , Liccardo called for a ban on the use of rubber bullets in crowds at protests , expanding the authority of San Jose ’ s civilian independent police auditor , and a full review of San Jose ’ s use of force policies , among other measures .
The mayor has also called for greater accountability for officer misconduct so “ bad cops ” can be fired faster , he said .

The mayor of San Jose, California, said on Sunday he is against the so-called defund police movement that’s taken root in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man who died at the hands of the Minneapolis police, saying it would hurt the communities activists say they want to help.
Mayor Sam Liccardo said cutting police budgets would also hurt police reform efforts.
“We have much work to do to confront our long and terrible history of police brutality against black and brown Americans,” Liccardo said. “Defunding urban police departments won’t help us do it. It is the wrong idea at the worst possible time and the budget released tomorrow will reflect that.”
“Defunding police will hurt the very people who have suffered the most from systemic racism in this nation,” Liccardo said. “Rich, white communities and businesses in suburban malls will just accelerate the hiring of private security guards.”
The local news station KRON reported on the mayor’s stance:
Liccardo said data shows that communities of color are disproportionate victims of serious and violent crimes, citing the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Last week, Liccardo called for a ban on the use of rubber bullets in crowds at protests, expanding the authority of San Jose’s civilian independent police auditor, and a full review of San Jose’s use of force policies, among other measures. The mayor has also called for greater accountability for officer misconduct so “bad cops” can be fired faster, he said.
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newswars--2020-06-09--Blacklash: Anger At Democrats For Cringe Kneeling In African Garb

Black social media users hit out at Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic lawmakers Monday for again turning the death of George Floyd into a PR stunt .
Pelosi and a host of got down on their knees and in an even more bizarre act , wore traditional African Kente garb while doing so .
It was all conveniently in the middle of a press briefing announcing a new ‘ police reform ’ bill that promises to ban chokeholds , set up a national database to track police ‘ misconduct ’ , as well as prohibit certain no-knock warrants and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very little chance of the bill going beyond the House .
“ It ’ s better not to have on high heels.
” Riiiight , it was the shoes .
Ok. That statue just happened to be there : Chuck Schumer took some light reading with him : Of course , putting on an African scarf and getting on your knees might be a white liberal elitist ’ s idea of showing “ solidarity ” , but to most , including black people it was just plain cringe : “ Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” urged Author Obianuju Ekeocha , accusing Democrats of appropriating the garb as part of a desperate “ show of non-racism.
” “ These fabrics and these colorful things that we have within our culture and tradition , they all mean something to us .
I know you look at us and you say , ‘ Oh , Africans are so cute in all of your colorful dresses.
’ Well , some of those dresses and patterns and colors and fabrics actually do mean something to us.
” she added .
Imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did this… Others noted that the more discerning black Democrats chose not to partake in the charade .

Black social media users hit out at Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic lawmakers Monday for again turning the death of George Floyd into a PR stunt.
Pelosi and a host of got down on their knees and in an even more bizarre act, wore traditional African Kente garb while doing so.
Congressional Democrats take a knee as they observe a nearly nine minute moment of silence for George Floyd at Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/JnqDlzMFDq pic.twitter.com/8CBdgtLUjz — ABC News (@ABC) June 8, 2020
It was all conveniently in the middle of a press briefing announcing a new ‘police reform’ bill that promises to ban chokeholds, set up a national database to track police ‘misconduct’, as well as prohibit certain no-knock warrants and a host of other measures.
There is very little chance of the bill going beyond the House.
But good show:
The virtue signaling is off the charts… pic.twitter.com/HO8LWnqQoA — DeAnna Lorraine 🇺🇸 (@DeAnna4Congress) June 8, 2020
Well… not quite:
This is the video I think we all wanted to see.. the Dems trying to get back up pic.twitter.com/OeJNEtrN4b — Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) June 8, 2020
“It’s better not to have on high heels.” Riiiight, it was the shoes. Ok.
That statue just happened to be there:
Symbolism will be their downfall. Democrats kneel before a statue pic.twitter.com/SEZFpeRr3W — DONALD WEBB (@DONALDW73457983) June 9, 2020
Chuck Schumer took some light reading with him:
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer kneel with Congressional Democrats during a moment of silence inside Emancipation Hall on Capitol Hill. More photos of the day: https://t.co/tYDDDYxM5W 📷 @j_ernst_DC pic.twitter.com/MzQAHJsR90 — Reuters Pictures (@reuterspictures) June 8, 2020
Eight minutes IS a long time:
Watch from the very start of video, the woman behind Pelosi can’t stay off her phone even for a few moments. Proves this is all a show! Nothing but symbolism over substance.
Right from the liberal playbook! https://t.co/ute7RO16md — Kevin ☘ (@IrishGuyKevin) June 9, 2020
Did Nadler have a doctors note — Showbake (@Showbake1) June 9, 2020
Of course, putting on an African scarf and getting on your knees might be a white liberal elitist’s idea of showing “solidarity”, but to most, including black people it was just plain cringe:
“Don’t treat Africans like we’re children,” urged Author Obianuju Ekeocha, accusing Democrats of appropriating the garb as part of a desperate “show of non-racism.”
“These fabrics and these colorful things that we have within our culture and tradition, they all mean something to us. I know you look at us and you say, ‘Oh, Africans are so cute in all of your colorful dresses.’ Well, some of those dresses and patterns and colors and fabrics actually do mean something to us.” she added.
I had to say something about the American politicians shameless and ignorantly using the Kente fabric as a prop in their virtue signaling. *I’m usually more mild mannered than this so please forgive me, I’m upset. pic.twitter.com/aZMjgsHujS — Obianuju Ekeocha (@obianuju) June 8, 2020
Imagine the pant-shitting that would unfold if Trump did this…
How is it not “cultural appropriation” for Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, & Jerrold Nadler to show up to the Capitol wearing West African “Kente Cloth” Can you imagine if a Republican showed up in this for a publicity stunt? 🤔 — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 8, 2020
I have to say— I thought there was at least one or two things that the Democrats wouldn’t stoop to for the black vote, but there is a apparently nothing. Dressing in African garb and getting on their knees for a photo op because it’s Monday, & only 4 months to November. pic.twitter.com/ZbEjor2R89 — Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) June 9, 2020
Others noted that the more discerning black Democrats chose not to partake in the charade.
I am not sure what’s funnier, those ridiculous politicians wearing kente cloth or Cory Booker smartly opting out of that absurd performance. — roxane gay (@rgay) June 8, 2020
The blacklash continued…
If there was every a time for Ghana to enforce their intellectual property copyright of protection over kente + adinkra textiles the time is NOW cuz……………. pic.twitter.com/FlNW3uj1Ff — Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) June 8, 2020
I admit that I did not have congressional delegations draped in Kente cloth on my bingo card. — Ida B. Wells’s Burner Account (@goldietaylor) June 8, 2020
*blinks* Nancy Pelosi in kente. I really need the guidance of my Ghanian ancestors because chale….. https://t.co/DQXSxymt3x — Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) June 8, 2020
How is this not cultural appropriation? 😂 pic.twitter.com/2tU3O3wuLU — Hotep Jesus (@HotepJesus) June 8, 2020
This systemic racism will never end unless the DEMONRATS STOP talking & treating BLACK PEOPLE like CHILDREN.
They’ll continue to hate white people until the Dems & leftist media start talking about crime & gangs in real terms Instead of pretending it isn’t prevalent among their — Bill Allen (@wdabill) June 8, 2020


newswars--2020-06-09--Farage: ‘Black Lives Matter Is a Dangerous, Marxist Organisation Hell-Bent on Anarchy’

Nigel Farage has condemned Black Lives Matter in the United Kingdom as a “ dangerous , Marxist organisation ” backed by the likes of George Soros and “ Hell-bent ” on overturning society .
The Brexit Party leader said he was “ utterly appalled ” by the violence across the United Kingdom over the weekend .
“ [ T ] he tearing down of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol… for the second day in a row , Winston Churchill ’ s statue in Parliament Square being defaced… a mob around the statue screaming ‘ Churchill was a racist ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cenotaph , this time with some yob climbing up there and trying to set fire with a cigarette lighter to the Union Flag — these were just some of the highlights from what happened in the United Kingdom , ” he observed in the message posted to his YouTube channel .
The veteran campaigner poured scorn on the BBC for portraying the Black Lives Matter as “ so peaceful and so wonderful ” after multiple “ violent and ugly ” protests , with “ over 50 Metropolitan Police officers ” injured — “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And yet , my argument here isn ’ t against equality of opportunity , ” he explained .
“ It ’ s not to say there aren ’ t still things in society that aren ’ t perfectly fair — but it is to say this , and to say it very , very clearly : this Black Lives Matter movement is a dangerous , Marxist organisation , hell-bent on anarchy , and we need to wake up , get some facts into our heads , and understand what it is we ’ @ @ @ @

Nigel Farage has condemned Black Lives Matter in the United Kingdom as a “dangerous, Marxist organisation” backed by the likes of George Soros and “Hell-bent” on overturning society.

The Brexit Party leader said he was “utterly appalled” by the violence across the United Kingdom over the weekend.
“[T]he tearing down of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol… for the second day in a row, Winston Churchill’s statue in Parliament Square being defaced… a mob around the statue screaming ‘Churchill was a racist’; we saw another assault on the Cenotaph, this time with some yob climbing up there and trying to set fire with a cigarette lighter to the Union Flag — these were just some of the highlights from what happened in the United Kingdom,” he observed in the message posted to his YouTube channel.
The veteran campaigner poured scorn on the BBC for portraying the Black Lives Matter as “so peaceful and so wonderful” after multiple “violent and ugly” protests, with “over 50 Metropolitan Police officers” injured — “some of them seriously”.
“And yet, my argument here isn’t against equality of opportunity,” he explained.
“It’s not to say there aren’t still things in society that aren’t perfectly fair — but it is to say this, and to say it very, very clearly: this Black Lives Matter movement is a dangerous, Marxist organisation, hell-bent on anarchy, and we need to wake up, get some facts into our heads, and understand what it is we’re fighting.”
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newswars--2020-06-09--Zoloft Shortage Strikes As Census Bureau Finds One Third Of Americans Now Show Signs Of Clinical Dep

Zoloft Shortage Strikes As Census Bureau Finds One Third Of Americans Now Show Signs Of Clinical Depression

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crash , which triggered depression-like unemployment with 40 million initial claims filed in ten weeks , a third of Americans are now showing signs of clinical anxiety and depression , according to new data collected by the Census Bureau .
This , by far , is the most comprehensive and troubling sign yet of the psychological toll inflicted on Americans due to months of lockdowns .
The Census Bureau contacted one million households between May 7 and 12 , and about 42,000 responded , said The Washington Post .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buried deep within , several questions asked respondents about depression and anxiety .
Those who answered provided a laggard but clearest snapshot into people ’ s mental state at the tail end of the lockdown , where many folks were subjected to isolationism , virus fears , and widespread unemployment .
When asked about mental health , 24 % of respondents exhibited severe signs of depression , and 30 % showed symptoms of anxiety .
It was suggested that the mental health of Americans quickly deteriorated during lockdowns .
Owen gets deep sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elite may be doing experiments with it .
It found New York , which was the epicenter of the virus outbreak of the world , ranked 12th nationwide in the number of respondents who felt depressed .
More than half of the respondents from Mississippi felt depressed .
By contrast , in Iowa , only 25 % felt depressed .
The latest findings are a significant increase from a pre-corona world .
The question of depression , concerning the percentage , has doubled since the 2014 survey .
Millennials , women , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depression and anxiety .
“ It ’ s been a problem many have been studying with no clear answers – whether it ’ s social media or the way this generation [ millennials ] was reared or just a greater willingness to talk about their problems , ” Maria Oquendo , a professor psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania , told The Post .
The psychological toll of lockdowns hit low-income folks much harder than the rich , exacerbating the already weakening mental health of the bottom 90 % who were already experiencing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drug Administration recently reported that Zoloft , one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants , has fallen into short supply in the last several months .
Demand has surged during lockdowns , due mostly because , as shown by the Census Bureau , Americans are experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis .
Bloomberg noted Zoloft prescriptions jumped 12 % YoY to 4.9 million in March , the most ever in the US .
Prescriptions dropped to 4.5 million in April but still elevated .
You will find more infographics at Statista We recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prescriptions soared between mid-February and March .
And last month we said : At the start of lockdowns ( in mid/late March ) , President Trump warned the psychological toll will have “ tremendous repercussions .
There will be tremendous death…probably more death from that than anything that we ’ re talking about with respect to the virus .
”

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crash, which triggered depression-like unemployment with 40 million initial claims filed in ten weeks, a third of Americans are now showing signs of clinical anxiety and depression, according to new data collected by the Census Bureau.
This, by far, is the most comprehensive and troubling sign yet of the psychological toll inflicted on Americans due to months of lockdowns.
The Census Bureau contacted one million households between May 7 and 12, and about 42,000 responded, said The Washington Post. The survey was about 20 minutes long and buried deep within, several questions asked respondents about depression and anxiety. Those who answered provided a laggard but clearest snapshot into people’s mental state at the tail end of the lockdown, where many folks were subjected to isolationism, virus fears, and widespread unemployment.
When asked about mental health, 24% of respondents exhibited severe signs of depression, and 30% showed symptoms of anxiety. It was suggested that the mental health of Americans quickly deteriorated during lockdowns.
Owen gets deep sharing his perspective on DMT and why the elite may be doing experiments with it.
It found New York, which was the epicenter of the virus outbreak of the world, ranked 12th nationwide in the number of respondents who felt depressed. More than half of the respondents from Mississippi felt depressed. By contrast, in Iowa, only 25% felt depressed.
The latest findings are a significant increase from a pre-corona world. The question of depression, concerning the percentage, has doubled since the 2014 survey.
Millennials, women, and poor people had the highest rates of depression and anxiety. “It’s been a problem many have been studying with no clear answers – whether it’s social media or the way this generation [millennials] was reared or just a greater willingness to talk about their problems,” Maria Oquendo, a professor psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, told The Post.
“What’s worrying is the effect this situation is clearly having on young adults,” Oquendo said.
The psychological toll of lockdowns hit low-income folks much harder than the rich, exacerbating the already weakening mental health of the bottom 90% who were already experiencing extreme wealth inequalities.
The Food and Drug Administration recently reported that Zoloft, one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants, has fallen into short supply in the last several months. Demand has surged during lockdowns, due mostly because, as shown by the Census Bureau, Americans are experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis.
Bloomberg noted Zoloft prescriptions jumped 12% YoY to 4.9 million in March, the most ever in the US. Prescriptions dropped to 4.5 million in April but still elevated.
You will find more infographics at Statista
We recently noted an Express Scripts report showed antidepressant prescriptions soared between mid-February and March.
“Americans are turning to medications for relief, demonstrates the serious impact COVID-19 may be having on our nation’s mental health,” Express Scripts said in its “America’s State of Mind Report.”
And last month we said:
“The intense anxiety and fear that many people are feeling today could lead to social instabilities as the virus crisis and economic collapse continues to worsen. “Some of those instabilities could be a “suicide wave,” protests, violent crime, and a rise in drug overdoses.”
At the start of lockdowns (in mid/late March), President Trump warned the psychological toll will have “tremendous repercussions. There will be tremendous death…probably more death from that than anything that we’re talking about with respect to the virus.”


newswars--2020-06-09--As U.S. Cities Crumble, Demand For Rural And Suburban Properties Is Soaring

Have the events of 2020 caused you to consider moving somewhere else ?
If so , you are definitely not alone .
The COVID-19 pandemic , a historic economic downturn and extremely violent riots in major cities all across America are fueling a sudden surge in interest in rural and suburban properties .
This represents a major shift , because prior to 2020 we had seen a tremendous boom in real estate prices in large cities such as New York , San Francisco and Seattle .
Now a lot of those buyers have become very motivated sellers , but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demand for tremendously overpriced homes in core urban areas that are currently being torn to pieces by rioters .
Meanwhile , prices for rural and suburban homes are being pushed up as an increasing number of Americans seek to get away from the major cities .
Gerald Celente guest hosts The Alex Jones Show to expose the fate of the economy after the lockdown .
At first , it was the coronavirus pandemic that was the primary reason why so many people wanted to move .
According to Redfin , page views for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were way , way up in March as the virus began to spread aggressively in the United States… Of course now the worst civil unrest in decades has been added to the equation , and this has caused even more city dwellers to consider a change in residence .
In fact , one poll found that approximately 40 percent of all city dwellers “ are considering leaving ” … Unfortunately , not everyone will be able to move .
In an economic environment where more than 42 million Americans have already lost their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all that they can to cling to the jobs that they still have .
But for those with the liberty to live wherever they want , this is an opportunity to make a dramatic change .
At this point , even urban real estate markets that were once red hot like San Francisco appear to be cooling off in a major way… Amid the depths of a global pandemic and financial downturn , the demand for real estate is unexpectedly rocketing in wealthy regions outside San Francisco , reports Bloomberg .
Agents say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the Bay Area such as Napa , Marin and further afield in Carmel , as people who have the means look to get away from the city .
Meanwhile , the market in San Francisco and Alameda County is still well below where it was last year .
Elsewhere , Lake Tahoe has also seen a surge in real estate interest .
The prospect of living out of the city on an alpine lake while maintaining a career is appealing for a new generation of young buyers , as many tech companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new norm for a long time .
During the good times , our big cities had a lot to offer .
But now , many city dwellers have become completely convinced that their communities are simply no longer safe places to live .
Just look at what is happening in Chicago .
The last day in May was “ the deadliest day ” that the city had seen “ since at least 1961″… We have come to expect a very high level of violence in Chicago , but one local expert says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular Sunday was “ beyond anything that we ’ ve ever seen before ” … At one time , America ’ s beautiful shining cities were the envy of the entire planet .
But now thousands of retail outlets have been boarded up , homelessness is absolutely exploding , and it looks like there will be much more rioting , looting and violence in the months ahead .
I have been writing about the plight of our major cities for many years , and even though I have been relentlessly warning that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it any less sad .
I have really been feeling so sad lately .
Things didn ’ t have to turn out this way for America , but our choices have consequences , and we have been making really bad choices for decades .
Ultimately , I am quite glad that I was able to get away from the big cities when I did , and countless other Americans have made the exact same choice .
Now we are potentially facing a mass exodus from the major cities in the months ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estate prices in the most desirable small towns and rural communities through the roof .
Those that are wealthy will be able to afford such prices , but many others may find themselves completely priced out of the market and unable to relocate .

Have the events of 2020 caused you to consider moving somewhere else?
If so, you are definitely not alone.
The COVID-19 pandemic, a historic economic downturn and extremely violent riots in major cities all across America are fueling a sudden surge in interest in rural and suburban properties.
This represents a major shift, because prior to 2020 we had seen a tremendous boom in real estate prices in large cities such as New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
Now a lot of those buyers have become very motivated sellers, but there just isn’t a lot of demand for tremendously overpriced homes in core urban areas that are currently being torn to pieces by rioters.
Meanwhile, prices for rural and suburban homes are being pushed up as an increasing number of Americans seek to get away from the major cities.
Gerald Celente guest hosts The Alex Jones Show to expose the fate of the economy after the lockdown.
At first, it was the coronavirus pandemic that was the primary reason why so many people wanted to move. According to Redfin, page views for homes in rural communities and small towns were way, way up in March as the virus began to spread aggressively in the United States…
A report from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) highlights this trend, showing that by late March, the seven-day average change in page views of homes in rural and small towns was up 115% and 88%, respectively.
Of course now the worst civil unrest in decades has been added to the equation, and this has caused even more city dwellers to consider a change in residence. In fact, one poll found that approximately 40 percent of all city dwellers “are considering leaving”…
A recent Harris Poll found that more than 3 in 10 people in America say the pandemic makes them want to live in a rural area. And, 1 in 4 now want to live in a suburb exterior to a major city. In a separate Harris Poll, it was found that nearly 40% of city dwellers are considering leaving the city due to the pandemic.
Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to move. In an economic environment where more than 42 million Americans have already lost their jobs, many people will be doing all that they can to cling to the jobs that they still have.
But for those with the liberty to live wherever they want, this is an opportunity to make a dramatic change.
At this point, even urban real estate markets that were once red hot like San Francisco appear to be cooling off in a major way…
Amid the depths of a global pandemic and financial downturn, the demand for real estate is unexpectedly rocketing in wealthy regions outside San Francisco, reports Bloomberg. Agents say that demand is soaring in affluent areas around the Bay Area such as Napa, Marin and further afield in Carmel, as people who have the means look to get away from the city. Meanwhile, the market in San Francisco and Alameda County is still well below where it was last year. Elsewhere, Lake Tahoe has also seen a surge in real estate interest. The prospect of living out of the city on an alpine lake while maintaining a career is appealing for a new generation of young buyers, as many tech companies have signaled that remote work may be the new norm for a long time.
During the good times, our big cities had a lot to offer.
But now, many city dwellers have become completely convinced that their communities are simply no longer safe places to live.
Just look at what is happening in Chicago. The last day in May was “the deadliest day” that the city had seen “since at least 1961″…
The city of Chicago notched a grim milestone last weekend, as 18 people were murdered on Sunday, May 31 alone, marking the deadliest day in the city since at least 1961. The University of Chicago Crime Lab’s numbers do not go back further than 1961, so it’s impossible to say how long it’s been — if ever — since so many people were murdered in the city one 24-hour stretch.
We have come to expect a very high level of violence in Chicago, but one local expert says that the number of murders on that particular Sunday was “beyond anything that we’ve ever seen before”…
“We’ve never seen anything like it, at all,” the crime lab’s senior research director, Max Kapustin, told the newspaper. “I don’t even know how to put it into context. It’s beyond anything that we’ve ever seen before.” Chicago’s next most violent day was Aug. 4, 1991, when 13 murders were recorded.
At one time, America’s beautiful shining cities were the envy of the entire planet.
But now thousands of retail outlets have been boarded up, homelessness is absolutely exploding, and it looks like there will be much more rioting, looting and violence in the months ahead.
I have been writing about the plight of our major cities for many years, and even though I have been relentlessly warning that this was coming, it doesn’t make it any less sad.
I have really been feeling so sad lately. Things didn’t have to turn out this way for America, but our choices have consequences, and we have been making really bad choices for decades.
Ultimately, I am quite glad that I was able to get away from the big cities when I did, and countless other Americans have made the exact same choice.
Now we are potentially facing a mass exodus from the major cities in the months ahead, and that will likely drive real estate prices in the most desirable small towns and rural communities through the roof.
Those that are wealthy will be able to afford such prices, but many others may find themselves completely priced out of the market and unable to relocate.


newswars--2020-06-09--Snohomish Police Chief Ousted For Defending Locals Who Protected Their City From Looters And Rioters

Snohomish Police Chief Keith Rogers was ousted on Monday to please hysterical leftist mobs after he accurately described the atmosphere among the neighborhood watch groups that defended their city with guns a week ago as “ festive.
” HeraldNet on Saturday characterized Rogers ’ statement , writing : “ It was a festive night of tailgating and celebratory pleasantries , with ‘ no really harsh terms or anything , ’ the atmosphere you expect at the start of a parade , Snohomish Police Chief Keith Rogers said.
” Regardless of the facts , leftists went crazy on social media and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looters and rioters were being set free ) .
Leftists went to a few city council meetings and complained about how they now live in constant fear for their lives because these evil white guys with guns defended their city from looters .
Owen and Fog City Midge describe how the Soros funded protestors are being set up and don ’ t even know it .
Here ’ s an example shared by HeraldNet : Gabrielle Wilson , 26 , grew up in the city .
Being biracial , she said , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Through tears , Wilson described her terror of the gathering of armed people .
She ’ s afraid , she said , when her brother goes for a run in the city .
Racism isn ’ t new here , though it wasn ’ t always out in the open quite like this .
“ In some ways , this has been a long time coming , ” Wilson told The Daily Herald .
“ I know a lot of people haven ’ t really recognized any racist elements in Snohomish because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But growing up here , it ’ s not like I didn ’ t receive racist comments in school.
” If you want to see “ racism , ” you should see what the guys above were being called all over social media !
It ’ s a new left-wing talking point to unironically claim you ’ re *literally terrified* and fear for your life any time you see middle-aged white guys out in public .
Walking through the South Side of Chicago is just fine , it ’ s places like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrified of .
Regardless , I ’ m sure folks no doubt felt really safe in nearby Bellevue , where unlike Snohomish there was widespread looting and destruction : “ As recently as Saturday , Mayor Kartak defended the city ’ s chief on Facebook and characterized the hours of public comment criticizing them as ‘ an organized and focused attack on our community , on our police chief , and on myself.
’ He defended Rogers , saying he was being disrespected and ‘ crucified ’ by ‘ people who only wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” HeraldNet reported .
It ’ s not entirely clear what happened but someone kneeled before the mob .
In the New America™ , the law abiding must be punished but it ’ s a “ moral imperative ” that looters and rioters be set free .

Snohomish Police Chief Keith Rogers was ousted on Monday to please hysterical leftist mobs after he accurately described the atmosphere among the neighborhood watch groups that defended their city with guns a week ago as “festive.”
HeraldNet on Saturday characterized Rogers’ statement, writing: “It was a festive night of tailgating and celebratory pleasantries, with ‘no really harsh terms or anything,’ the atmosphere you expect at the start of a parade, Snohomish Police Chief Keith Rogers said.”
That’s an unquestionably accurate description.
Some leftist uploaded this video from #Snohomish, WA on Sunday showing patriots defending their (riot free) town with guns. He complained about how the town was “trash.” He deleted it after it went viral and was praised by right-wing Twitter. 😂👌 pic.twitter.com/5i9ZoBSeHf — Chris Menahan 🇺🇸 (@infolibnews) June 1, 2020
Regardless of the facts, leftists went crazy on social media and demanded everyone involved be punished (as looters and rioters were being set free).
Leftists went to a few city council meetings and complained about how they now live in constant fear for their lives because these evil white guys with guns defended their city from looters.
Owen and Fog City Midge describe how the Soros funded protestors are being set up and don’t even know it.
Here’s an example shared by HeraldNet:
Gabrielle Wilson, 26, grew up in the city. Being biracial, she said, she no longer feels safe in her hometown. Through tears, Wilson described her terror of the gathering of armed people. She’s afraid, she said, when her brother goes for a run in the city. Racism isn’t new here, though it wasn’t always out in the open quite like this. “In some ways, this has been a long time coming,” Wilson told The Daily Herald. “I know a lot of people haven’t really recognized any racist elements in Snohomish because overall it is so homogeneous and white. But growing up here, it’s not like I didn’t receive racist comments in school.”
If you want to see “racism,” you should see what the guys above were being called all over social media!
It’s a new left-wing talking point to unironically claim you’re *literally terrified* and fear for your life any time you see middle-aged white guys out in public.
Walking through the South Side of Chicago is just fine, it’s places like Snohomish that you have to be truly terrified of.
Regardless, I’m sure folks no doubt felt really safe in nearby Bellevue, where unlike Snohomish there was widespread looting and destruction:
Unapologetically stealing goods out of Cigar Land in Bellevue. #Q13FOX pic.twitter.com/uDAIs6NZ90 — Simone Del Rosario (@SimoneReports) June 1, 2020
The owner of a cigar shop caught some looters #Bellevue pic.twitter.com/KgyVjyIoMv — 𝖅𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖆𝖍 (@ZVKKARi) June 1, 2020
“As recently as Saturday, Mayor Kartak defended the city’s chief on Facebook and characterized the hours of public comment criticizing them as ‘an organized and focused attack on our community, on our police chief, and on myself.’ He defended Rogers, saying he was being disrespected and ‘crucified’ by ‘people who only wish to cause harm and pain,’” HeraldNet reported.
It’s not entirely clear what happened but someone kneeled before the mob.
HeraldNet reported Monday that police chief Rogers was reassigned:
Snohomish Police Chief Keith Rogers is being reassigned amid public calls for his resignation, the city of Snohomish and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. Rogers is in the process of being reassigned, said sheriff’s spokesperson Courtney O’Keefe. He will stay on as a lieutenant with the sheriff’s office.
In the New America™, the law abiding must be punished but it’s a “moral imperative” that looters and rioters be set free.


newswars--2020-06-09--Driver plows through BLM protesters in Indianapolis, then makes a run for it (VIDEOS)

Stomach-wrenching video has captured a woman driving her minivan through a group of protesters in Indianapolis on the city ’ s 11th straight day of anti-racism and police brutality protests in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death .
The group of about 50 protesters was in the downtown Monument Circle area when a municipal truck arrived to take down barricades but was blocked by the protesters for a time .
The minivan driver went to drive around the truck , struck several protesters and accelerated away from the scene , as captured in eyewitness video from the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8:30pm local time , after the day ’ s peaceful protests had died down , on the first day there had been no organized event .
One person was thrown off to the side , while two ended up on the hood of the minivan for a moment , before rolling off onto the ground when the driver slammed on the brakes .
No serious injuries were reported .
Owen breaks down how the flag of globalism is actually right in all of our faces .
“ There was a vehicle on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said officer Genae Cook , a spokesperson for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department .
“ There was damage done to the vehicle , and the vehicle attempted to leave the area.
” Several bystanders reportedly caught up with the minivan before the driver took off , and smashed one window and damaged a wing mirror .
The female driver was eventually caught by police and an investigation into the incident is underway .
Meanwhile , the officer accused of killing George Floyd in the incident that sparked the current spate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has appeared in court .
The judge set bail at $ 1.25 million .

Stomach-wrenching video has captured a woman driving her minivan through a group of protesters in Indianapolis on the city’s 11th straight day of anti-racism and police brutality protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
The group of about 50 protesters was in the downtown Monument Circle area when a municipal truck arrived to take down barricades but was blocked by the protesters for a time. The minivan driver went to drive around the truck, struck several protesters and accelerated away from the scene, as captured in eyewitness video from the incident.
The encounter took place at about 8:30pm local time, after the day’s peaceful protests had died down, on the first day there had been no organized event.
One person was thrown off to the side, while two ended up on the hood of the minivan for a moment, before rolling off onto the ground when the driver slammed on the brakes. No serious injuries were reported.
Owen breaks down how the flag of globalism is actually right in all of our faces.
“There was a vehicle on the roadway while protesters took over the street,” said officer Genae Cook, a spokesperson for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. “There was damage done to the vehicle, and the vehicle attempted to leave the area.”
Here’s the video I got, which is late. pic.twitter.com/QgrAAiWiJK — Tyler Fenwick (@Ty_Fenwick) June 9, 2020
Several bystanders reportedly caught up with the minivan before the driver took off, and smashed one window and damaged a wing mirror. The female driver was eventually caught by police and an investigation into the incident is underway.
Meanwhile, the officer accused of killing George Floyd in the incident that sparked the current spate of nationwide and international anti-racism and police-brutality protests has appeared in court. The judge set bail at $1.25 million.


newswars--2020-06-10--This Is America (2020)

This Is America (2020)

Check out this new Infowars music video for social justice rapper Childish Gambino ’ s hit song , “ This @ @ @ @ @ the real sense of what ’ s happening in this country .

Check out this new Infowars music video for social justice rapper Childish Gambino’s hit song, “This Is America” to get the real sense of what’s happening in this country.


newswars--2020-06-09--China Rejects Invite to Arms Control Negotiations With US, Russia

Special Presidential Envoy for Arms Control Marshall Billingslea is calling on Beijing to reconsider participating in trilateral arms control negotiations alongside the US and Russia .
The envoy argued that China should recognize its responsibility as a Great Power and participate in the planned negotiations to reduce the possibility of nuclear conflict .
“ Seat waiting for China in Vienna , ” Billingslea concluded , referring to the upcoming June 22 meeting in Austria between senior Moscow and Washington officials .
However , Beijing has maintained that it would not be joining the other two world powers later this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position , ” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a daily news briefing in Beijing , as reported by Bloomberg .
“ We have no intention to participate in the so-called trilateral arms control negotiations with the U.S. and Russia .
That ’ s consistent and clear.
” While China is a major world power , Beijing officials have argued that their country is far behind the US and Russia – which , together , account for more than 90 % of the world ’ s nuclear weapons , according to 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Institute .
The proposed negotiations come ahead of February 5 , 2021 , expiration date of the US-Russia New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ( New START ) .
Bloomberg reported that some arms control experts initially feared US officials would use the upcoming expiration date as leverage to get China to the negotiating table .
New START became the sole nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia after US President Donald Trump ’ s administration withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on August 2 , 2019 .
Alex Jones breaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The UN Plan for Total Disarmament .

Special Presidential Envoy for Arms Control Marshall Billingslea is calling on Beijing to reconsider participating in trilateral arms control negotiations alongside the US and Russia.
The envoy argued that China should recognize its responsibility as a Great Power and participate in the planned negotiations to reduce the possibility of nuclear conflict.
China just said it has no intention to participate in trilateral negotiations. It should reconsider. Achieving Great Power status requires behaving with Great Power responsibility. No more Great Wall of Secrecy on its nuclear build-up. Seat waiting for China in Vienna. — Ambassador Marshall S. Billingslea (@USArmsControl) June 9, 2020 1776 around the world starts when you visit our store!
“Seat waiting for China in Vienna,” Billingslea concluded, referring to the upcoming June 22 meeting in Austria between senior Moscow and Washington officials.
However, Beijing has maintained that it would not be joining the other two world powers later this month.
“China has repeatedly stated its position,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a daily news briefing in Beijing, as reported by Bloomberg. “We have no intention to participate in the so-called trilateral arms control negotiations with the U.S. and Russia. That’s consistent and clear.”
While China is a major world power, Beijing officials have argued that their country is far behind the US and Russia – which, together, account for more than 90% of the world’s nuclear weapons, according to 2018 data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
The proposed negotiations come ahead of February 5, 2021, expiration date of the US-Russia New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).
Bloomberg reported that some arms control experts initially feared US officials would use the upcoming expiration date as leverage to get China to the negotiating table.
New START became the sole nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia after US President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on August 2, 2019.
Alex Jones breaks down the State Dept. Memorandum 7277: The UN Plan for Total Disarmament.


newswars--2020-06-09--Meme Becomes Reality: George Floyd Pallbearers Dance While Carrying Casket

One of the internet ’ s most viral memes has become reality as George Floyd ’ s pallbearers danced with @ @ @ @ @ televised funeral on Tuesday afternoon .
For those who are unfamiliar with the original meme @ @ @ @ @ Coffin Dance , also known as Dancing Pallbearers or Dancing Coffin , refers to several @ @ @ @ @ while they are carrying a coffin .
In March 2020 , the videos , paired @ @ @ @ @ ’ by Tony Igy , gained popularity in FAIL edits , similar to To Be @ @ @ @ @ Be Right Back memes.
” Even Donald Trump tweeted a version of the Dancing Pallbearer @ @ @ @ @ the infamous Joe Biden gaffe where he claimed African Americans “ ain ’ t black @ @ @ @ @ t vote for him .

One of the internet’s most viral memes has become reality as George Floyd’s pallbearers danced with his casket during the nationally televised funeral on Tuesday afternoon.
For those who are unfamiliar with the original meme, KnowYourMeme.com explains, “Coffin Dance, also known as Dancing Pallbearers or Dancing Coffin, refers to several videos showing Ghanian pallbearers dancing while they are carrying a coffin. In March 2020, the videos, paired with EDM song ‘Astronomia’ by Tony Igy, gained popularity in FAIL edits, similar to To Be Continued and We’ll Be Right Back memes.”
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Even Donald Trump tweeted a version of the Dancing Pallbearer meme, pairing it with the infamous Joe Biden gaffe where he claimed African Americans “ain’t black” if they don’t vote for him.


newswars--2020-06-09--Trump orders polar ICEBREAKER FLEET build-up for ‘strong Arctic security presence’

President Donald Trump has instructed his agencies to begin the buildup of a “ fleet of polar security icebreakers ” that would be fully operational by 2029 , citing the need to protect US interests in the Arctic and the Antarctic .
In a memo issued to the State Department , Pentagon , Commerce , Energy and Homeland Security on Tuesday , Trump said the US needs to “ develop and execute a polar security icebreaking fleet acquisition program.
” Homeland Security was put in charge of the effort to develop requirements for the build-up with a note that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Offshore Patrol Cutters for the US Coast Guard .
The fleet will include “ at least three heavy polar-class security cutters ( PSC ) , ” and a class of medium PSCs based on the “ full range of national and economic security missions ” such as resource exploitation and undersea cable maintenance .
The studies will determine the optimal number of icebreakers for “ ensuring a persistent presence in both the Arctic and , as appropriate , the Antarctic regions.
” The US currently only has one operational heavy icebreaker , USCGC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , USCGC Healy .
The Polar Star was built in the 1970s and is quickly approaching obsolescence .
Trump instructed the agencies to identify options to “ bridge the gap ” until the fleet is ready , including buying or leasing vessels from other nations .
Moreover , the fleet will require at least two US basing locations and at least two international ones , which the agencies were ordered to identify and assess in light of the outlined mission .
The assessment “ shall account for potential burden-sharing opportunities for basing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners , as appropriate , ” says the memo .
The State Department was instructed to work with Homeland Security to identify “ partner nations ” with shipbuilding expertise and capability .
Trump has long had his eye on the Arctic , floating the idea of buying Greenland from Denmark in August 2019 .
Though the Danes snubbed the US offer , Washington has continued to explore the possibility of acquiring the world ’ s largest island and the gateway to the Arctic ever since .
His predecessor Barack Obama vowed in 2015 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Russia – which at the time operated 34 such ships , 11 times as many as the US – but nothing came of that initiative .
Since then , Russia has built several major nuclear-powered icebreakers , while China also got into the Arctic action by launching its first icebreaker in 2019 .
It is highly unlikely the US will ask for any assistance from Russia , which currently has the lead in both the sheer number of icebreakers and the expertise to build and maintain them .
Moscow has been bolstering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arctic for years , both because the northern ocean is its longest frontier and because the receding ice has opened the sea route between Europe and Asia for longer stretches of the year , with great commercial promise .

President Donald Trump has instructed his agencies to begin the buildup of a “fleet of polar security icebreakers” that would be fully operational by 2029, citing the need to protect US interests in the Arctic and the Antarctic.
In a memo issued to the State Department, Pentagon, Commerce, Energy and Homeland Security on Tuesday, Trump said the US needs to “develop and execute a polar security icebreaking fleet acquisition program.”
Homeland Security was put in charge of the effort to develop requirements for the build-up with a note that it must not adversely affect the acquisition of Offshore Patrol Cutters for the US Coast Guard.
The fleet will include “at least three heavy polar-class security cutters (PSC),” and a class of medium PSCs based on the “full range of national and economic security missions” such as resource exploitation and undersea cable maintenance.
The studies will determine the optimal number of icebreakers for “ensuring a persistent presence in both the Arctic and, as appropriate, the Antarctic regions.”
The US currently only has one operational heavy icebreaker, USCGC Polar Star, and one medium icebreaker, USCGC Healy. The Polar Star was built in the 1970s and is quickly approaching obsolescence. Trump instructed the agencies to identify options to “bridge the gap” until the fleet is ready, including buying or leasing vessels from other nations.
Moreover, the fleet will require at least two US basing locations and at least two international ones, which the agencies were ordered to identify and assess in light of the outlined mission. The assessment “shall account for potential burden-sharing opportunities for basing with the Department of Defense and allies and partners, as appropriate,” says the memo.
The State Department was instructed to work with Homeland Security to identify “partner nations” with shipbuilding expertise and capability.
Trump has long had his eye on the Arctic, floating the idea of buying Greenland from Denmark in August 2019. Though the Danes snubbed the US offer, Washington has continued to explore the possibility of acquiring the world’s largest island and the gateway to the Arctic ever since.
His predecessor Barack Obama vowed in 2015 to close the “icebreaker gap” with Russia – which at the time operated 34 such ships, 11 times as many as the US – but nothing came of that initiative. Since then, Russia has built several major nuclear-powered icebreakers, while China also got into the Arctic action by launching its first icebreaker in 2019.
It is highly unlikely the US will ask for any assistance from Russia, which currently has the lead in both the sheer number of icebreakers and the expertise to build and maintain them. Moscow has been bolstering its military and civilian presence in the Arctic for years, both because the northern ocean is its longest frontier and because the receding ice has opened the sea route between Europe and Asia for longer stretches of the year, with great commercial promise.