activistpost--2020-08-29--Violators Of New Zealand’s New Mask Law Face Up To $700 Fine

During the same week Germany ’ s Merkel announced that across all but one German states a mandatory mask law will be backed by a 50 euro fine for any violators , New Zealand has announced its own nationwide mask mandate aboard all public transit amid a feared resurgence of COVID-19 cases , with a possible penalty for refusal of up to $ 1000 ( NZD ) .
The small Pacific nation was previously celebrated as the first in the world to completely eradicate the virus after previously witnessing rapid community transmission .
By the early part of August the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ” as new cases stopped being reported , and following the strict lockdown measures of months prior which had also involved shutting down the border for the island-nation .
Clusters of dozens of new cases began recently popping up again , however , after which the government ordered some 500 troops to border quarantine facilities to prevent the infected from breaching isolation order .
Many blamed foreign travel .
Reuters summarizes that the “ The Pacific nation of 5 million people had seemed to stop community transmission of COVID-19 due to tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest city , Auckland , this month following a fresh outbreak.
” “ With restrictions to scale back on Sunday , Ardern said in a Facebook post she was taking matters into her own hands before masks become compulsory on public transport across the country the following day , ” the report continues .
The new mask mandate in effect this week applies to all buses , taxis , trains , fairies and planes .
New Zealand media confirms that “ From Monday , not wearing a mask on public transport will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 1,000 imposed by the courts , or a $ 300 infringement notice.
” In New Zealand Dollars ( NZD ) this works out to a little under $ 700 .
See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income However , authorities say they ’ ll opt for “ light enforcement ” initially , likely to include warnings before tickets are issued .
Thus far this is the steepest fine we ’ ve heard of as the controversial trend of monetary penalties for not wearing a mask in certain public venues increasingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ globe .
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By Tyler Durden
During the same week Germany’s Merkel announced that across all but one German states a mandatory mask law will be backed by a 50 euro fine for any violators, New Zealand has announced its own nationwide mask mandate aboard all public transit amid a feared resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with a possible penalty for refusal of up to $1000 (NZD).
The small Pacific nation was previously celebrated as the first in the world to completely eradicate the virus after previously witnessing rapid community transmission.
By the early part of August the Wellington government announced “we had beaten it” as new cases stopped being reported, and following the strict lockdown measures of months prior which had also involved shutting down the border for the island-nation.
Clusters of dozens of new cases began recently popping up again, however, after which the government ordered some 500 troops to border quarantine facilities to prevent the infected from breaching isolation order. Many blamed foreign travel.
Reuters summarizes that the “The Pacific nation of 5 million people had seemed to stop community transmission of COVID-19 due to tough lockdown measures but reintroduced restrictions in its largest city, Auckland, this month following a fresh outbreak.”
“With restrictions to scale back on Sunday, Ardern said in a Facebook post she was taking matters into her own hands before masks become compulsory on public transport across the country the following day,” the report continues.
The new mask mandate in effect this week applies to all buses, taxis, trains, fairies and planes. New Zealand media confirms that “From Monday, not wearing a mask on public transport will be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 imposed by the courts, or a $300 infringement notice.” In New Zealand Dollars (NZD) this works out to a little under $700.
And NZ Herald also writes:
But anyone caught by police not wearing one without a reasonable excuse could be instantly fined $300 or fined up to $1000 imposed through the courts.
However, authorities say they’ll opt for “light enforcement” initially, likely to include warnings before tickets are issued.
Thus far this is the steepest fine we’ve heard of as the controversial trend of monetary penalties for not wearing a mask in certain public venues increasingly becomes a trend across parts of the globe.
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-08-29--Fitbit’s New Smartwatches Includes Stress Level Sensor; Of Course Radiation Can Cause Stress (and Ra

Fitbit’s New Smartwatches Includes Stress Level Sensor; Of Course Radiation Can Cause Stress (and Rashes) Too

All wireless “ Smart ” devices and wearables – activity trackers ( see 1 , 2 ) , ear buds , glasses , etc .
– emit harmful electromagnetic radiation which can make people and animals sick ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ) AND increase their cancer risk ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ) .
Research has determined that wireless exposure can even disrupt the blood-brain barrier , cause it to leak , and kill brain cells ( see 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right ?
Fitbits in particular have been the subject of a class action lawsuit because wearers were getting rashes .
There have also been news reports about them shocking wearers .
Again – this sounds stressful .
Regardless , the company is launching 3 new products with additional capabilities including stress management .
Fitbit has announced the upcoming launch of three new smartwatches , including a device that can test the wearer ’ s stress levels via a skin response and temperature sensor .
The Fitbit Sense comes with the world ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a smartwatch to help manage stress , along with advanced heart rate tracking technology , a new ECG app and an on-wrist skin temperature sensor .
It also features GPS , a speaker for voice assistant and phone calls , over 6 days of battery life and a magnetic snap-on charger .
The smartwatch costs USD 329.95 and premium members can choose from more than 100 meditation sessions from popular brands like Aaptiv , Aura , Breethe and Ten Percent Happier .
Fitbit also debuted an updated Versa 3 costing USD 229.95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ map , enhanced PurePulse 2.0 technology , a built-in speaker and microphone , a choice of voice assistants with the addition of Google Assistant alongside Amazon Alexa as well as a magnetic charger like the Fitbit Sense .
Finally , the company is launching a USD 99 water-resistant fitness tracker called Inspire 2 with a slimmer design , a touch panel in place of a side button , a full year of Fitbit Premium and a claimed 10-day battery life .
All three devices are available today for pre-order , with broad worldwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smart ” devices and wearables also collect data often without the user ’ s knowledge or consent so manufacturers can sell it to 3rd parties ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) .
Fitbit was recently called out about this by Electronic Frontier Foundation ( EFF ) when the organization requested that the Department of Justice stop the company ’ s merger with Google .
Despite all of this – activity trackers remain popular , otherwise companies would not continue making them .
This now includes Amazon who is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotions , and more .
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By B.N. Frank
All wireless “Smart” devices and wearables – activity trackers (see 1, 2), ear buds, glasses, etc. – emit harmful electromagnetic radiation which can make people and animals sick (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) AND increase their cancer risk (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Research has determined that wireless exposure can even disrupt the blood-brain barrier, cause it to leak, and kill brain cells (see 1, 2). Sounds stressful, right?
Fitbits in particular have been the subject of a class action lawsuit because wearers were getting rashes. There have also been news reports about them shocking wearers. Again – this sounds stressful. Regardless, the company is launching 3 new products with additional capabilities including stress management.
From Telecom Paper:
Fitbit has announced the upcoming launch of three new smartwatches, including a device that can test the wearer’s stress levels via a skin response and temperature sensor. The Fitbit Sense comes with the world’s first electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor on a smartwatch to help manage stress, along with advanced heart rate tracking technology, a new ECG app and an on-wrist skin temperature sensor. It also features GPS, a speaker for voice assistant and phone calls, over 6 days of battery life and a magnetic snap-on charger. The smartwatch costs USD 329.95 and premium members can choose from more than 100 meditation sessions from popular brands like Aaptiv, Aura, Breethe and Ten Percent Happier. Fitbit also debuted an updated Versa 3 costing USD 229.95 with on-device GPS, in-app workout intensity map, enhanced PurePulse 2.0 technology, a built-in speaker and microphone, a choice of voice assistants with the addition of Google Assistant alongside Amazon Alexa as well as a magnetic charger like the Fitbit Sense. Finally, the company is launching a USD 99 water-resistant fitness tracker called Inspire 2 with a slimmer design, a touch panel in place of a side button, a full year of Fitbit Premium and a claimed 10-day battery life. All three devices are available today for pre-order, with broad worldwide availability starting in late September.
“Smart” devices and wearables also collect data often without the user’s knowledge or consent so manufacturers can sell it to 3rd parties (see 1, 2, 3, 4). Fitbit was recently called out about this by Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) when the organization requested that the Department of Justice stop the company’s merger with Google.
Despite all of this – activity trackers remain popular, otherwise companies would not continue making them. This now includes Amazon who is now offering one that tracks body fat, emotions, and more.
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activistpost--2020-08-29--Why We Win In The End With Larken & Amanda Rose

What if a slide into global tyranny isn ’ t going to happen ?
What if authoritarian control freaks are actually in their last days ?
What if humanity is on the cusp of the beginning of a new era of unprecedented freedom ?
What if there are a hundred reasons to be hopeful for the future for every one reason to be fearful of it ?
Larken and Amanda Rose appear on the Outer Limits of Inner Truth to answer these questions .
Larken and Amanda respectfully challenge us to see the bigger picture and give us plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humanity is headed .
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The author of several books—including The Most Dangerous Superstition and the novel , The Iron Web — Larken Rose has been an outspoken advocate of the principles of self-ownership , non-aggression and a stateless society for over two decades , giving in-person talks at dozens of events , and producing many hundreds of articles and videos , including “ If You Were King , ” “ The Tiny Dot , ” “ The Jones Plantation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Happen Here !
” Bio : Amanda Rose is a liberty loving entrepreneur and activist who became passionate about freedom activism during the Ron Paul campaign , and is co-creator of The Candles In The Dark seminar .
She is a mother , an entrepreneur , crypto enthusiast , nature and philosophy-loving writer and voice artist who is planning to produce liberty music with Larken Rose in the near future .
“ Candles in the Dark ” is a concentrated , in-depth , six-session educational course designed to help voluntaryists and anarchists be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the world—i.e.
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By Outer Limits Radio
What if a slide into global tyranny isn’t going to happen? What if authoritarian control freaks are actually in their last days? What if humanity is on the cusp of the beginning of a new era of unprecedented freedom? What if there are a hundred reasons to be hopeful for the future for every one reason to be fearful of it?
Larken and Amanda Rose appear on the Outer Limits of Inner Truth to answer these questions. Larken and Amanda respectfully challenge us to see the bigger picture and give us plenty of reasons to be excited about the where humanity is headed.
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The author of several books—including The Most Dangerous Superstition and the novel, The Iron Web — Larken Rose has been an outspoken advocate of the principles of self-ownership, non-aggression and a stateless society for over two decades, giving in-person talks at dozens of events, and producing many hundreds of articles and videos, including “If You Were King,” “The Tiny Dot,” “The Jones Plantation,” and “It Can’t Happen Here!”
Bio: Amanda Rose is a liberty loving entrepreneur and activist who became passionate about freedom activism during the Ron Paul campaign, and is co-creator of The Candles In The Dark seminar. She is a mother, an entrepreneur, crypto enthusiast, nature and philosophy-loving writer and voice artist who is planning to produce liberty music with Larken Rose in the near future.
Website: www.therosechannel.com
“Candles in the Dark” is a concentrated, in-depth, six-session educational course designed to help voluntaryists and anarchists be far more effective in their communications with the rest of the world—i.e., with all of those people who still adhere to the commonly accepted mythology regarding “government” and political “authority.”
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activistpost--2020-08-29--German Court Overturns Protest Ban — Massive Anti-Lockdown March To Go Ahead

Earlier in the week , we reported that authorities in Berlin had banned a series of planned demonstrations against the country ’ s COVID-19 lockdown measures – claiming they were organized by “ right-wing extremists ” and would lead to the spread of the virus .
The city said it would deploy several thousand police around the German capital this weekend , citing threats .
Notably , the German city did not ban a June Black Lives Matter protest in which approximately 15,000 people turned out .
Meanwhile , the Assembly for Freedom had 17,000 registered demonstrators for the August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We are still in the middle of a pandemic with rising infection figures , ” said Berlin Interior Minister , Andreas Geisel .
“ This is not a decision against freedom of assembly , but a decision in favor of infection protection , ” he continued , adding that Berlin should not be “ misused as a stage for corona deniers… and right-wing extremists.
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About 20,000 people , including libertarians , constitutional loyalists , far-right supporters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aug. 1 .
But now , as Off-Guardian reports , the Berlin Senate ’ s decision to ban the coronavirus protest planned for this weekend has been overturned by the Administrative Court .
That said , the protest will still be under some restrictions – the court ruled that the organizers must follow all the laws and restrictions they are protesting against .
According to a report from Deutsche Welle : …the judges said protest organizers and participants must provide barriers in front of the stages where speeches will be held – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing rules and keep their distance .
Wearing masks was not included in the judge ’ s guidelines for the protest .
The court ’ s decision can be appealed by the Senate , but given the timeframe that seems unlikely at this stage .
Many thousands were reportedly traveling to Berlin regardless , as it was thought the protest organizers intended to go ahead in spite of the ban .
A similar protest on August 1st ( pictured above ) drew tens of thousands of people .
The Berlin protest is taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a global day of action .
Protests are planned for London , Ottawa , Paris and Zurich .
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By Tyler Durden
Earlier in the week, we reported that authorities in Berlin had banned a series of planned demonstrations against the country’s COVID-19 lockdown measures – claiming they were organized by “right-wing extremists” and would lead to the spread of the virus.
The city said it would deploy several thousand police around the German capital this weekend, citing threats.
Notably, the German city did not ban a June Black Lives Matter protest in which approximately 15,000 people turned out.
Meanwhile, the Assembly for Freedom had 17,000 registered demonstrators for the August 29 event before Berlin shut it down.
“We are still in the middle of a pandemic with rising infection figures,” said Berlin Interior Minister, Andreas Geisel. “This is not a decision against freedom of assembly, but a decision in favor of infection protection,” he continued, adding that Berlin should not be “misused as a stage for corona deniers… and right-wing extremists.”
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About 20,000 people, including libertarians, constitutional loyalists, far-right supporters and anti-vaccination activists, marched in Berlin on Aug. 1.
But now, as Off-Guardian reports, the Berlin Senate’s decision to ban the coronavirus protest planned for this weekend has been overturned by the Administrative Court.
That said, the protest will still be under some restrictions – the court ruled that the organizers must follow all the laws and restrictions they are protesting against.
According to a report from Deutsche Welle:
…the judges said protest organizers and participants must provide barriers in front of the stages where speeches will be held – and must regularly remind participants to observe social distancing rules and keep their distance. Wearing masks was not included in the judge’s guidelines for the protest.
The court’s decision can be appealed by the Senate, but given the timeframe that seems unlikely at this stage.
Many thousands were reportedly traveling to Berlin regardless, as it was thought the protest organizers intended to go ahead in spite of the ban. A similar protest on August 1st (pictured above) drew tens of thousands of people.
The Berlin protest is taking place alongside other events around the world for a global day of action. Protests are planned for London, Ottawa, Paris and Zurich.
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-08-30--The Rise of Authoritarianism: From Parasite Stress Theory to Lock Step

Empirical evidence indicates that the spread of pathogens leads populations to become more conformist and accepting of authoritarian behavior from governments – what does this mean for the world of COVID19 ?
As discussed in Multiple Studies Predicted Governments Become Authoritarian in Response to Pandemics , we have an abundance of scientific data highlighting how humans react to perceived threats and how that relates to the type of government the people will accept .
I examined the study Pathogens and Politics : Further Evidence That Parasite Prevalence Predicts Authoritarianism , as well as other studies focused on the “ parasite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when a species faces parasites and diseases their values are shaped by the experience .
In this context , “ parasite ” is used to refer to any pathogenic organism , including bacteria and viruses .
The theory states that depending on how a disease stresses people ’ s development it can lead to differences in mating preferences and changes in culture .
Proponents of the parasite stress theory also note that disease can alter the psychological and social norms of societies .
“ According to a “ parasite stress ” hypothesis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in regions characterized by a high prevalence of disease-causing pathogens , ” the researchers wrote .
They define authoritarian governance as “ highly concentrated power structures that repress dissent and emphasize submission to authority , social conformity , and hostility towards outgroups.
” Due to the invisible nature of “ disease-causing parasites , ” attempts to control the spread of a disease “ historically depended substantially on adherence to ritualized behavioral practices that reduced infection risk.
” The researchers also found that society tends to promote a collectivist worldview , favoring obedience and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to parasites .
Unfortunately , according to the parasite stress theory , humanity is prone to accepting violent behavior from governments during pandemics .
As noted in Politics and Pathogens , the threat of exposure to a pathogen need not even be realistic for it to create a desire for conformity and obedience to authority .
The book The Parasite Stress Theory of Values and Sociality : Infectious Disease , History and Human Values Worldwide further outlines how populations respond to the uncertainty felt during pathogen spread .
The authors discuss how reducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by emancipating people from infectious diseases .
However , the authors also note that a government which desired more authoritarian powers – including “ full-blown fascism or genocide ” – could achieve this goal by “ promoting widespread mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases.
” The authors reach similar conclusions as the researchers in the Politics and Pathogens study which showed that populations facing pandemics become more supportive of collectivist mindsets over individualistic ones .
“ These patterns arise , in part , from the reverence collectivists place on people in authority ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority greater freedom to violate the interests of the populace and impunity when such violations occur , ” the authors note .
Clearly , the conclusions of this research have profound implications for our world and the current COVID-19 crisis .
As previously noted , we are seeing a massive increase in authoritarian actions from governments around the world .
Thermal imaging scanners , documents for travel , fines and arrests of those who fail to wear masks or stay home , and shutting down protests against these actions – have all become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Normal.
” While researching the Politics and Pathogen study I discovered that the editor , Aric Gregson , has some tangential connections to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through his work on a Malaria vaccine .
Dr. Aric Gregson , MD is an infectious disease specialist in Los Angeles , California .
Dr. Gregson currently practices at Ag Infectious Diseases : A Medical Corporation in California .
According to his LinkedIn page , from July 2003 to September 2005 , Gregson participated in the “ Vaccinology Fellowship ” at the University of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He also participated in the Malaria Vaccine Technology Roadmap Process which included two different doctors working with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation .
The Roadmap Process also involved Dr. Zarifah Hussain Reed of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , which is largely funded by the Gates Foundation .
One press release about the development of a new malaria vaccine notes that the vaccine was developed by a partnership with pharmaceutical company GSK and the Path Malaria Vaccine Initiative .
Once again it is noted that “ major funding for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to MVI.
” The press release also states that should the vaccine be approved by the regulatory authorities and recommended by the WHO “ it will be used for African children , who are most at risk from the disease.
” No mention is made regarding the fact that the Gates Foundation is the second top funding source for the WHO , while also funding the MVI and other health authorities .
The connection between the Gates Foundation and the editor of the Politics and Pathogens study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ influence and control Bill Gates has over global health policy , particularly through the WHO and the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) .
In part 3 of my investigation into the life , finances , and goals of Bill Gates , I noted that the Gates Foundation was involved in the Event 201 exercise : We also noted that the Gates Foundation ’ s partners in “ philanthropy ” – the Rockefeller Foundation – imagined a similar scenario as part of their 2010 document , “ Scenarios for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” This document includes a scenario called “ Lock Step , ” which describes a pandemic sweeping the world and resulting in more authoritarian control from governments in developed countries .
Interestingly , Lock Step notes that while the “ pandemic blanketed the planet ” the countries which took a more aggressive , authoritarian approach fared better .
“ The Chinese government ’ s quick imposition and enforcement of mandatory quarantine for all citizens , as well as its instant and near-hermetic sealing off of all borders , saved millions of lives , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier than in other countries and enabling a swifter postpandemic recovery , ” the document states .
The document describes how national leaders around the world “ flexed their authority and imposed airtight rules and restrictions.
” These included mandatory wearing of face masks and body-temperature checks at train stations and markets , as well as “ scanners using advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging ( fMRI ) technology… to detect abnormal behavior that may indicate ‘ antisocial intent.
’ ” Lock Step also describes the implementation of biometric ID for all people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even after the pandemic faded , this more authoritarian control and oversight of citizens and their activities stuck and even intensified.
” At first , the population approves of a more controlled world and citizens even willingly gave up “ some of their sovereignty—and their privacy—to more paternalistic states in exchange for greater safety and stability.
” The scenario outlines how some of the population were tolerant , and even eager , for “ top-down direction and oversight.
” The document goes on to describe how , eventually , the people of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unrest would begin : Considering the abundance of evidence indicating that Parasite Stress theory is an accurate representation of how humanity will respond to perceived threats , we must ask whether the Gates or Rockefeller Foundations were aware of the potential for pathogens to lead to more obedient populations and increasingly authoritarian governments .
Here ’ s what we know : • We know for a fact that the Gates and Rockefeller Foundations are extremely influential when it comes to global health and education .
• We also know that at least one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked with the Gates Foundation .
Reflect back to the passage from The Parasite Stress Theory of Values and Sociality which notes that if someone wanted to encourage authoritarianism – including “ full-blown fascism or genocide ” – they could achieve this goal by “ promoting widespread mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases.
” Armed with this knowledge , unlimited financial capital , and global influence , one could easily sway the world towards conformity and authoritarianism .
Is it possible these organizations knew exactly how the people would respond to a perceived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnessing the unfolding of the Lock Step scenario as predicted by the Rockefeller Foundation a decade ago ?
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By Derrick Broze
Empirical evidence indicates that the spread of pathogens leads populations to become more conformist and accepting of authoritarian behavior from governments – what does this mean for the world of COVID19?
As discussed in Multiple Studies Predicted Governments Become Authoritarian in Response to Pandemics, we have an abundance of scientific data highlighting how humans react to perceived threats and how that relates to the type of government the people will accept. I examined the study Pathogens and Politics: Further Evidence That Parasite Prevalence Predicts Authoritarianism, as well as other studies focused on the “parasite stress theory.”
The theory proposes that when a species faces parasites and diseases their values are shaped by the experience. In this context, “parasite” is used to refer to any pathogenic organism, including bacteria and viruses. The theory states that depending on how a disease stresses people’s development it can lead to differences in mating preferences and changes in culture. Proponents of the parasite stress theory also note that disease can alter the psychological and social norms of societies.
“According to a “parasite stress” hypothesis, authoritarian governments are more likely to emerge in regions characterized by a high prevalence of disease-causing pathogens,” the researchers wrote. They define authoritarian governance as “highly concentrated power structures that repress dissent and emphasize submission to authority, social conformity, and hostility towards outgroups.”
Due to the invisible nature of “disease-causing parasites,” attempts to control the spread of a disease “historically depended substantially on adherence to ritualized behavioral practices that reduced infection risk.” The researchers also found that society tends to promote a collectivist worldview, favoring obedience and conformity from the population, in response to parasites.
Unfortunately, according to the parasite stress theory, humanity is prone to accepting violent behavior from governments during pandemics. As noted in Politics and Pathogens, the threat of exposure to a pathogen need not even be realistic for it to create a desire for conformity and obedience to authority.
The book The Parasite Stress Theory of Values and Sociality: Infectious Disease, History and Human Values Worldwide further outlines how populations respond to the uncertainty felt during pathogen spread. The authors discuss how reducing social prejudice and authoritarianism can be accomplished by emancipating people from infectious diseases. However, the authors also note that a government which desired more authoritarian powers – including “full-blown fascism or genocide” – could achieve this goal by “promoting widespread mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases.”
The authors reach similar conclusions as the researchers in the Politics and Pathogens study which showed that populations facing pandemics become more supportive of collectivist mindsets over individualistic ones. “These patterns arise, in part, from the reverence collectivists place on people in authority (authoritarianism), which gives those in authority greater freedom to violate the interests of the populace and impunity when such violations occur,” the authors note.
Clearly, the conclusions of this research have profound implications for our world and the current COVID-19 crisis. As previously noted, we are seeing a massive increase in authoritarian actions from governments around the world. Thermal imaging scanners, documents for travel, fines and arrests of those who fail to wear masks or stay home, and shutting down protests against these actions – have all become regular events in the so-called “New Normal.”
The Gates Foundation Connection
While researching the Politics and Pathogen study I discovered that the editor, Aric Gregson, has some tangential connections to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through his work on a Malaria vaccine.
Dr. Aric Gregson, MD is an infectious disease specialist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gregson currently practices at Ag Infectious Diseases: A Medical Corporation in California. According to his LinkedIn page, from July 2003 to September 2005, Gregson participated in the “Vaccinology Fellowship” at the University of Maryland’s Center for Vaccine Development.
He also participated in the Malaria Vaccine Technology Roadmap Process which included two different doctors working with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Roadmap Process also involved Dr. Zarifah Hussain Reed of the World Health Organization (WHO), which is largely funded by the Gates Foundation.
From September 2005 to January 2007, Gregson served as a consultant and clinical vaccinologist for the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative. PATH is described as “an international nonprofit organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health” which works with “private industry, government, and academia to develop malaria vaccines.” According to their website, “MVI is a global program established at PATH through an initial grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.” Gregson’s LinkedIn specifies that he was a “Program Officer” for the RTS,S malaria vaccine trials in Africa at the time. The RTS,S is described as “the world’s first malaria vaccine shown to provide partial protection against malaria in young children.”
One press release about the development of a new malaria vaccine notes that the vaccine was developed by a partnership with pharmaceutical company GSK and the Path Malaria Vaccine Initiative. Once again it is noted that “major funding for clinical development comes from a grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to MVI.”
The press release also states that should the vaccine be approved by the regulatory authorities and recommended by the WHO “it will be used for African children, who are most at risk from the disease.” No mention is made regarding the fact that the Gates Foundation is the second top funding source for the WHO, while also funding the MVI and other health authorities.
The connection between the Gates Foundation and the editor of the Politics and Pathogens study is concerning when one understands the outsized influence and control Bill Gates has over global health policy, particularly through the WHO and the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Marching Lock Step To Authoritarianism
In part 3 of my investigation into the life, finances, and goals of Bill Gates, I noted that the Gates Foundation was involved in the Event 201 exercise:
On October 18, 2019, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation partnered with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and the World Economic Forum on a high-level pandemic exercise known as Event 201. Gates is a long time “Agenda Contributor” for the WEF and has donated to Johns Hopkins. Event 201 simulated how the world would respond to a coronavirus pandemic which swept around the planet. The simulation imagined 65 million people dying, mass lock downs, quarantines, censorship of alternative viewpoints under the guise of fighting “disinformation,” and even floated the idea of arresting people who question the pandemic narrative.
We also noted that the Gates Foundation’s partners in “philanthropy” – the Rockefeller Foundation – imagined a similar scenario as part of their 2010 document, “Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development.” This document includes a scenario called “Lock Step,” which describes a pandemic sweeping the world and resulting in more authoritarian control from governments in developed countries.
Interestingly, Lock Step notes that while the “pandemic blanketed the planet” the countries which took a more aggressive, authoritarian approach fared better.
“The Chinese government’s quick imposition and enforcement of mandatory quarantine for all citizens, as well as its instant and near-hermetic sealing off of all borders, saved millions of lives, stopping the spread of the virus far earlier than in other countries and enabling a swifter postpandemic recovery,” the document states.
The document describes how national leaders around the world “flexed their authority and imposed airtight rules and restrictions.” These included mandatory wearing of face masks and body-temperature checks at train stations and markets, as well as “scanners using advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology… to detect abnormal behavior that may indicate ‘antisocial intent.’” Lock Step also describes the implementation of biometric ID for all people.
Notably, the paper states, “Even after the pandemic faded, this more authoritarian control and oversight of citizens and their activities stuck and even intensified.”
At first, the population approves of a more controlled world and citizens even willingly gave up “some of their sovereignty—and their privacy—to more paternalistic states in exchange for greater safety and stability.” The scenario outlines how some of the population were tolerant, and even eager, for “top-down direction and oversight.”
The document goes on to describe how, eventually, the people of the world tire of the control and civil unrest would begin:
By 2025, people seemed to be growing weary of so much top-down control and letting leaders and authorities make choices for them. Wherever national interests clashed with individual interests, there was conflict. Sporadic pushback became increasingly organized and coordinated, as disaffected youth and people who had seen their status and opportunities slip away—largely in developing countries—incited civil unrest.
Final Thoughts
Considering the abundance of evidence indicating that Parasite Stress theory is an accurate representation of how humanity will respond to perceived threats, we must ask whether the Gates or Rockefeller Foundations were aware of the potential for pathogens to lead to more obedient populations and increasingly authoritarian governments. Here’s what we know:
We know for a fact that the Gates and Rockefeller Foundations are extremely influential when it comes to global health and education.
We also know that at least one researcher involved with Parasite Stress theory has worked with the Gates Foundation.
Reflect back to the passage from The Parasite Stress Theory of Values and Sociality which notes that if someone wanted to encourage authoritarianism – including “full-blown fascism or genocide” – they could achieve this goal by “promoting widespread mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases.” Armed with this knowledge, unlimited financial capital, and global influence, one could easily sway the world towards conformity and authoritarianism.
Is it possible these organizations knew exactly how the people would respond to a perceived threat of a pandemic? Are we witnessing the unfolding of the Lock Step scenario as predicted by the Rockefeller Foundation a decade ago?
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Also See Spiro’s Video Report: Rockefeller Blueprint For Police State Triggered By Pandemic Exposed
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activistpost--2020-08-30--Have the People Finally Awoken?

Have the People Finally Awoken?

In this video , Jeff Berwick – The Dollar Vigilante – discusses the massive protests taking place in London and @ @ @ @ @ during the COVID-19 hysteria .
People are waking up in droves to the lies and @ @ @ @ @ .
Jeff also reads wise quotes from anarchist philosopher Osho that ring true to what @ @ @ @ @ experiencing .
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By Jeff Berwick
In this video, Jeff Berwick – The Dollar Vigilante – discusses the massive protests taking place in London and Germany against oppressive government lockdowns during the COVID-19 hysteria.
People are waking up in droves to the lies and fear used to control them. Jeff also reads wise quotes from anarchist philosopher Osho that ring true to what we’re all currently experiencing.
And here it is from the free speech platform BitChute:
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activistpost--2020-08-30--The Global Uprising Against COVID Tyranny Has Me Optimistic About Liberty

People are rising up all across the world defying COVID tyranny and protesting en masse .
The agenda of the @ @ @ @ @ our very eyes .
In spite of the craziness you may see on TV and @ @ @ @ @ for liberty are looking good .
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By John Bush
People are rising up all across the world defying COVID tyranny and protesting en masse. The agenda of the parasitic class is unraveling before our very eyes.
In spite of the craziness you may see on TV and social media, the prospects for liberty are looking good.
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activistpost--2020-08-30--New Jersey Hikes Gas Tax By 22.5%, Bringing Total Increase Since 2016 To 250%

Not content with driving out its wealthiest with yet another tax hike on millionaires , New Jersey just made life for all of its residents , including lower and middle classes , more expensive when it quietly decided on Friday to hike the state ’ s fuel tax .
Drivers filling up gas in New Jersey will pay 9.3 cents more per gallon , or a 22.5 % increase , after the state announced a fuel tax increase that will take effect October 1 , the Philly Voice reported .
The rate increase will bring the state tax from 41.4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gallon .
The NJ Treasury Department explained Friday that the decision was necessary because tax revenue has fallen with fewer people on the road during the coronavirus pandemic .
And so , in all its brilliance , the Garden State plans to make gas even more expensive and guarantee that there will be even fewer people on the road because , even before covid , New Jersey was the state with the most foreclosures not because its residents are swimming in money but , well , the opposite .
So why not make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Treasury , the increased tax revenue will support and ensure the solvency of the state ’ s Transportation Trust Fund , which was established in 2016 under former Gov .
Chris Christie .
The TTF requires that approximately $ 2 billion be contributed each year , with adjustments based on a model that assumes an increase of $ 50 million annually for every penny added to the fuel tax , according NJ.com .
See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income “ As we ’ ve noted before , any changes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several factors that are beyond the control of the administration , ” State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio said in a statement Friday .
“ The law enacted in 2016 contains a specific formula to ensure that revenue is meeting a certain target .
When it does not , the gas tax rate has to be adjusted accordingly in order for us to meet our obligation under the law and fully fund the state ’ s many pressing transportation infrastructure needs.
” The tax on diesel fuel also will rise by the same amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cents per gallon .
The last time the New Jersey tax was increased was in 2018 , when Gov .
Phil Murphy raised the rate by 4.3 cents per gallon .
When the latest increase takes effect , the fuel tax in New Jersey will have increased by more than 250 % since the TTF was established in 2016 .
After the tax hike , New Jersey ’ s gas tax will be the fourth highest behind California , Pennsylvania and Illinois .
The state currently has the 10th highest fuel tax in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for truth , peace , and freedom news .
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By Tyler Durden
Not content with driving out its wealthiest with yet another tax hike on millionaires, New Jersey just made life for all of its residents, including lower and middle classes, more expensive when it quietly decided on Friday to hike the state’s fuel tax.
Drivers filling up gas in New Jersey will pay 9.3 cents more per gallon, or a 22.5% increase, after the state announced a fuel tax increase that will take effect October 1, the Philly Voice reported. The rate increase will bring the state tax from 41.4 cents per gallon to 50.7 cents per gallon.
The NJ Treasury Department explained Friday that the decision was necessary because tax revenue has fallen with fewer people on the road during the coronavirus pandemic. And so, in all its brilliance, the Garden State plans to make gas even more expensive and guarantee that there will be even fewer people on the road because, even before covid, New Jersey was the state with the most foreclosures not because its residents are swimming in money but, well, the opposite. So why not make everyone even poorer?
According to the Treasury, the increased tax revenue will support and ensure the solvency of the state’s Transportation Trust Fund, which was established in 2016 under former Gov. Chris Christie. The TTF requires that approximately $2 billion be contributed each year, with adjustments based on a model that assumes an increase of $50 million annually for every penny added to the fuel tax, according NJ.com.
“As we’ve noted before, any changes in the gas tax rate are dictated by several factors that are beyond the control of the administration,” State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio said in a statement Friday. “The law enacted in 2016 contains a specific formula to ensure that revenue is meeting a certain target. When it does not, the gas tax rate has to be adjusted accordingly in order for us to meet our obligation under the law and fully fund the state’s many pressing transportation infrastructure needs.”
The tax on diesel fuel also will rise by the same amount from 48.4 cents per gallon to 57.7 cents per gallon.
The last time the New Jersey tax was increased was in 2018, when Gov. Phil Murphy raised the rate by 4.3 cents per gallon. When the latest increase takes effect, the fuel tax in New Jersey will have increased by more than 250% since the TTF was established in 2016.
After the tax hike, New Jersey’s gas tax will be the fourth highest behind California, Pennsylvania and Illinois. The state currently has the 10th highest fuel tax in the U.S.
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-08-30--WiFi Hotspot Installed In Church Steeple Despite Known Health Risks From WiFi — Especially To Kids

There ’ s no doubt that having access to the internet is very important .
However , health warnings about wireless radiation exposure from Bluetooth , cell phones , and WiFi are NOT new .
Published and peer-reviewed research has determined exposure is harmful .
Medical experts – including the American Academy of Pediatrics – have warned that children are more vulnerable .
Risks include cancer , reduced immunity , “ Microwave Sickness , ” and much more .
Action has been taken worldwide to replace WiFi in schools with hard-wired Ethernet connections which are safer and more secure .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ level of wireless radiation has been scientifically determined for pregnant women or children .
Animals – including pets – are affected by exposure too ( see 1 , 2 ) .
Elev8 Baltimore , a nonprofit group , partnered with two other local firms to install the hotspots , including one in a church steeple .
The effort will provide internet to students learning from home who might not otherwise have it .
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Of course , Baltimore isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotspots installed inside church steeples and everywhere else to “ bridge the digital divide.
” Meanwhile , the Russian Ministry of Health has banned the use of WiFi and smartphones for distance learning .
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There’s no doubt that having access to the internet is very important. However, health warnings about wireless radiation exposure from Bluetooth, cell phones, and WiFi are NOT new. Published and peer-reviewed research has determined exposure is harmful.
Medical experts – including the American Academy of Pediatrics – have warned that children are more vulnerable. Risks include cancer, reduced immunity, “Microwave Sickness,” and much more.
Action has been taken worldwide to replace WiFi in schools with hard-wired Ethernet connections which are safer and more secure. In fact, NO “safe” level of wireless radiation has been scientifically determined for pregnant women or children.
Animals – including pets – are affected by exposure too (see 1, 2).
From MSN:
Wi-Fi hotspots installed across Baltimore Elev8 Baltimore, a nonprofit group, partnered with two other local firms to install the hotspots, including one in a church steeple. The effort will provide internet to students learning from home who might not otherwise have it. More From NBC News
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Of course, Baltimore isn’t the only American city getting free WiFi hotspots installed inside church steeples and everywhere else to “bridge the digital divide.”
Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Health has banned the use of WiFi and smartphones for distance learning.
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activistpost--2020-08-30--Weaponized Drone Swarms Should Be Declared As “WMD” — Report

A new study for the US Air Force argues that a large-scale adversarial drone swarm attack could be classified as a “ weapon of mass destruction ” ( WMD ) , a term commonly used to describe chemical , biological , or radioactive weapon capable of causing widespread death and destruction , reported Intelligent Aerospace .
Zachary Kallenborn , a senior consultant at ABS Group , specializing in drone swarms , WMD terrorism , and WMD warfare , authored the report for the Air Force Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies at Air University Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drone swarm attacks could be viewed as a WMD : “ Drone swarms can also serve in traditional WMD roles .
They would be highly effective as mass-casualty weapons , especially against soft targets , ” writes Kallenborn .
“ They could also be strategic deterrent weapons , though the variety of defenses means nuclear weapons are likely to continue to be more reliable deterrents .
Drone swarms could be effective in assassination attempts due to the ability to overwhelm defenses .
However , the lack of stealth means they are likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or desire ) their role being known .
In some circumstances , drone swarms could function as an-access , area-denial weapons.
” Drone swarming technology , one that is deployed in squadrons , able to autonomously operate in a pack , is the future of warfare on the modern battlefield .
Readers may recall , a rudimentary version of swarming technology made global headlines in 2018 after small drones attacked a Russian military base in Syria .
Back in 2017 , artificial-intelligence researcher Stuart Russell presented a video on “ Slaughterbots ” to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He warned the development of lethal autonomous weapons could easily destabilize society if an attack was seen .
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It ’ s only a matter of time before armed , fully autonomous drone swarms are labeled as WMD because of their ability to inflict highly precise damage on hard and soft targets .
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By Tyler Durden
A new study for the US Air Force argues that a large-scale adversarial drone swarm attack could be classified as a “weapon of mass destruction” (WMD), a term commonly used to describe chemical, biological, or radioactive weapon capable of causing widespread death and destruction, reported Intelligent Aerospace.
Zachary Kallenborn, a senior consultant at ABS Group, specializing in drone swarms, WMD terrorism, and WMD warfare, authored the report for the Air Force Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies at Air University Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama where he makes the case that some weaponized drone swarm attacks could be viewed as a WMD:
“Drone swarms can also serve in traditional WMD roles. They would be highly effective as mass-casualty weapons, especially against soft targets,” writes Kallenborn. “They could also be strategic deterrent weapons, though the variety of defenses means nuclear weapons are likely to continue to be more reliable deterrents. Drone swarms could be effective in assassination attempts due to the ability to overwhelm defenses. However, the lack of stealth means they are likely to only appeal to actors unconcerned with (or desire) their role being known. In some circumstances, drone swarms could function as an-access, area-denial weapons.”
Drone swarming technology, one that is deployed in squadrons, able to autonomously operate in a pack, is the future of warfare on the modern battlefield.
Readers may recall, a rudimentary version of swarming technology made global headlines in 2018 after small drones attacked a Russian military base in Syria.
Back in 2017, artificial-intelligence researcher Stuart Russell presented a video on “Slaughterbots” to the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons. He warned the development of lethal autonomous weapons could easily destabilize society if an attack was seen.
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It’s only a matter of time before armed, fully autonomous drone swarms are labeled as WMD because of their ability to inflict highly precise damage on hard and soft targets.
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-08-29--Sewage Surveillance of Students Helped Prevent COVID Outbreak Says University of Arizona

Scientists worldwide have been collecting and analyzing sewage in order to track the coronavirus through human waste .
This now includes at the University of Arizona where they are using test results to aggressively implement contact tracing among dorm residents .
As if group bathrooms weren ’ t awkward enough .
How the University of Arizona used No .
2 to solve its No .
1 problem : The coronavirus The university made a bold claim this week : It stopped a coronavirus outbreak before it started .
The university said it pulled this off by combining more common forms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact tracing , with a more exotic one : analyzing sewage .
The university had implemented a campus-wide initiative to conduct what ’ s known as wastewater-based epidemiology .
This effort , which involves analyzing sewage samples for traces of the coronavirus , gave the university a way to quickly and repeatedly look for traces of the virus in discrete groups of people — in this case , dorms — as part of an early warning system to catch cases of COVID-19 .
“ From one test , we get the prevalence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Ian Pepper , an environmental microbiologist who is leading the wastewater testing effort on campus .
The idea is catching on .
Researchers in the United Kingdom launched a program in July to conduct cross-country wastewater surveillance .
In Israel , scientists who collected sewage samples nationwide in March and April heralded the effort as an effective , noninvasive way of tracking outbreaks across geographic regions .
At the University of Arizona , Pepper said this type of testing is especially useful for finding and isolating infected individuals before they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The two cases that have been identified at the university were both asymptomatic , and Pepper said wastewater testing could be sensitive enough to detect the coronavirus up to a week before a person develops symptoms .
“ So , you have seven precious days in which you can undergo intervention , ” he said .
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By B.N. Frank
Scientists worldwide have been collecting and analyzing sewage in order to track the coronavirus through human waste.
This now includes at the University of Arizona where they are using test results to aggressively implement contact tracing among dorm residents.
As if group bathrooms weren’t awkward enough.
From NBC News:
How the University of Arizona used No. 2 to solve its No. 1 problem: The coronavirus The university made a bold claim this week: It stopped a coronavirus outbreak before it started. The university said it pulled this off by combining more common forms of coronavirus mitigation, swab testing and contact tracing, with a more exotic one: analyzing sewage. The university had implemented a campus-wide initiative to conduct what’s known as wastewater-based epidemiology. This effort, which involves analyzing sewage samples for traces of the coronavirus, gave the university a way to quickly and repeatedly look for traces of the virus in discrete groups of people — in this case, dorms — as part of an early warning system to catch cases of COVID-19. “From one test, we get the prevalence of the virus within the whole community,” said Ian Pepper, an environmental microbiologist who is leading the wastewater testing effort on campus. The idea is catching on. Researchers in the United Kingdom launched a program in July to conduct cross-country wastewater surveillance. In Israel, scientists who collected sewage samples nationwide in March and April heralded the effort as an effective, noninvasive way of tracking outbreaks across geographic regions. At the University of Arizona, Pepper said this type of testing is especially useful for finding and isolating infected individuals before they have a chance to spread the virus widely. The two cases that have been identified at the university were both asymptomatic, and Pepper said wastewater testing could be sensitive enough to detect the coronavirus up to a week before a person develops symptoms. “So, you have seven precious days in which you can undergo intervention,” he said. Read full article
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activistpost--2020-08-30--Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on 5G, Gov’t Control by Fear, Surveillance, and Totalitarianism at Berlin Ral

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on 5G, Gov’t Control by Fear, Surveillance, and Totalitarianism at Berlin Rally

Cities worldwide AND entire countries have taken action to ban , delay , halt , and limit 5G installation AS WELL AS issue moratoriums .
There IS research that HAS determined that exposure is NOT safe .
There have also been reports of people and animals experiencing symptoms and illness after it was installed and turned on ( see 1 .
2 , 3 , 4 ) since 2018 .
Of course , exposure to other sources of wireless radiation can cause health issues as well .
In fact , last year The World Health Organization warned that high levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” ) could lead to health issues in 30 % of the population .
5G opposition is about A LOT more than health and environmental risks ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about this yesterday at a rally in Berlin .
Robert F. Kennedy , Jr .
Speaks at Berlin Rally for Freedom and Peace Robert F. Kennedy , Jr. spoke to hundreds of thousands in the streets of Berlin , Germany , August 29 , 2020 .
With Großer Stern Square and the Siegesäule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talked about government control by fear and spoke out against totalitarianism .
He said the government and those with the greatest wealth and control have done a terrible job on public health and will shift us all to 5G and a cashless society .
He said that 5G is being pushed on us as a good thing but it will be used for surveillance and data harvesting .
Mr. Kennedy added that the COVID 19 pandemic is a crisis of convenience that is destroying the middle class , impoverishing us all , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more powerful .
He closed with the message that we must protect our fellow man , our vulnerable children and our freedoms and democracy !
Senta Depuydt , Officer of the New CHD-Europe Chapter , Berlin Rally Speech Dear friends who came from all over Europe .
Today we are here to give the world a powerful message .
Humanity can not and will not longer be ruled by a model based on threat and control .
Right here , right now , we can all refuse this .
Right here , right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrative ’ .
We can create ‘ OUR new normal ’ .
We keep hearing the words ‘ Solidarity ’ , compassion and equal rights in the mouths of politicians who try to separate and divide us .
People who order fines , isolation , experiment on our health and restrict all our freedoms .
Those people are not philanthropists .
They ask us to believe in a new religion called ‘ the scientific consensus ’ , a fabricated dogma used by a corrupt cast called ‘ experts ’ who serve no other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracing are the tools of this inquisition .
We know where this ultimately lead us to : Isolation , punishment and slavery .
We can choose to see things as they are , with the dangers and the opportunities they bear .
I believe history has given the German people this capacity and this responsibility .
So , I have some very good news to share , because today I am surrounded by brave people .
I am standing next to a man who is literally catching snakes with his bare hands .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Rattlesnakes hiding in the bushes of the Californian valleys , and also more poisonous species who produce toxic drugs and pesticides and experiment them on humans and on nature .
This man acts with courage , passion , service and faith .
That is true leadership , the capacity to inspire others by one ’ s actions .
That is what the Kennedy ’ s have done , that is their legacy .
And today , today this man meets other men and women with the same values .
All of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your true courage , your true solidarity , your true humanity .
All of you who individually and collectively are peacefully manifesting your sovereignty .
I will call you all Berliners .
And as a European , as a mother , as an individual asking for the respect of my human rights I say that I am proud to ‘ a Berliner ’ .
Children ’ s Health Defense Europe wants to become a Berliner alliance .
Thank you so much for joining us .
The majority of scientists worldwide oppose 5G until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s safe .
Seems reasonable , doesn ’ t it ?
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By B.N. Frank
Cities worldwide AND entire countries have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit 5G installation AS WELL AS issue moratoriums. There IS research that HAS determined that exposure is NOT safe. There have also been reports of people and animals experiencing symptoms and illness after it was installed and turned on (see 1. 2, 3, 4) since 2018.
Of course, exposure to other sources of wireless radiation can cause health issues as well. In fact, last year The World Health Organization warned that high levels of Electromagnetic Radiation (aka “Electrosmog”) could lead to health issues in 30% of the population.
5G opposition is about A LOT more than health and environmental risks (see 1, 2, 3). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about this yesterday at a rally in Berlin.
From Children’s Health Defense:
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Speaks at Berlin Rally for Freedom and Peace
By the Children’s Health Defense Team
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. spoke to hundreds of thousands in the streets of Berlin, Germany, August 29, 2020. With Großer Stern Square and the Siegesäule Monument as a backdrop, Mr. Kennedy talked about government control by fear and spoke out against totalitarianism. He said the government and those with the greatest wealth and control have done a terrible job on public health and will shift us all to 5G and a cashless society. He said that 5G is being pushed on us as a good thing but it will be used for surveillance and data harvesting. Mr. Kennedy added that the COVID 19 pandemic is a crisis of convenience that is destroying the middle class, impoverishing us all, and it is making the powerful elite even more powerful. He closed with the message that we must protect our fellow man, our vulnerable children and our freedoms and democracy!
Senta Depuydt, Officer of the New CHD-Europe Chapter, Berlin Rally Speech
Dear friends who came from all over Europe. Today we are here to give the world a powerful message.
Humanity can not and will not longer be ruled by a model based on threat and control.
Right here, right now, we can all refuse this. Right here, right now, we can change the ‘narrative’. We can create ‘OUR new normal’.
We keep hearing the words ‘Solidarity’, compassion and equal rights in the mouths of politicians who try to separate and divide us. People who order fines, isolation, experiment on our health and restrict all our freedoms. Those people are not philanthropists. They ask us to believe in a new religion called ‘the scientific consensus’, a fabricated dogma used by a corrupt cast called ‘experts’ who serve no other than their own interest.
Tracking and tracing are the tools of this inquisition. We know where this ultimately lead us to : Isolation, punishment and slavery.
We can choose to see things as they are, with the dangers and the opportunities they bear.
I believe history has given the German people this capacity and this responsibility.
So, I have some very good news to share, because today I am surrounded by brave people.
I am standing next to a man who is literally catching snakes with his bare hands. (Yes, watch it on Instagram). Rattlesnakes hiding in the bushes of the Californian valleys, and also more poisonous species who produce toxic drugs and pesticides and experiment them on humans and on nature.
This man acts with courage, passion, service and faith. That is true leadership, the capacity to inspire others by one’s actions. That is what the Kennedy’s have done, that is their legacy.
And today, today this man meets other men and women with the same values. All of you here who have come to show your true courage, your true solidarity, your true humanity. All of you who individually and collectively are peacefully manifesting your sovereignty.
I will call you all Berliners.
And as a European, as a mother, as an individual asking for the respect of my human rights I say that I am proud to ‘a Berliner’.
Children’s Health Defense Europe wants to become a Berliner alliance.
Thank you so much for joining us.
Grazie a tutti per la vostra presenza.
Hartelijk dank voor jullie aanwezigheid
Merci a tous de votre présence.
Gracias por su presencia.
Vielen Danke fur Ihren Anwesenheit
The majority of scientists worldwide oppose 5G until there are studies that show it’s safe. Seems reasonable, doesn’t it?
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activistpost--2020-08-30--Pigs with Computer Chip in Brain Courtesy of Elon Musk.  FDA on Board for Humans – Like a “Fitbit in

Pigs with Computer Chip in Brain Courtesy of Elon Musk.  FDA on Board for Humans – Like a “Fitbit in the Skull”

This sounds like something you ’ d see published in The Onion .
Unfortunately , it ’ s not .
According to Musk , this has been tested on at least 19 different animals .
PETA can not be amused .
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk on Friday showcased pigs with computer chips in their brains during his unveiling of Neuralink , an upcoming technology aiming to bring symbiosis between artificial intelligence and the human brain .
The live showcase involved displaying real-time neural signals from one of the pigs , whom Musk named Gertrude , CNBC reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neuralink in a human brain would be an hourlong operation that is no more invasive than LASIK eye surgery , inserting a coin-sized device into the skull that would leave a tiny scar after the electrodes are inserted in the brain .
He likened the technology to being essentially a “ Fitbit in your skull.
” Musk also said Friday that the technology had received “ Breakthrough Device ” designation from the Food and Drug Administration , according to Forbes .
A coin-sized device with electrodes inserted inside your skull ?
!
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Smart ” devices and wearables – including Fitbits ( see 1 , 2 ) – emit harmful electromagnetic radiation which can make people AND animals sick ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 .
7 .
8 .
9 ) AND increase their cancer risk ( see 1 .
2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ) .
In fact , research has even determined that wireless exposure can also disrupt the blood-brain barrier , cause it to leak , and kill brain cells ( see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ouch and more ouch !
Comparing the Neuralink to a Fitbit is also a really bad choice since the activity tracker has been the subject of a class action lawsuit because wearers were getting rashes .
There have also been news reports about Fitbits shocking wearers .
Again – more ouch !
Regardless , the company is launching 3 new products with additional capabilities .
That doesn ’ t mean that people would necessarily want one inside their skull though .
Experts also continue to warn that wireless and “ smart ” devices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection by the manufacturers themselves ( see 1 , 2 .
3 , 4 , 5 .
6 ) as well as hackers who can sometimes even set devices on fire .
Creepy and OUCH !
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By B.N. Frank
This sounds like something you’d see published in The Onion. Unfortunately, it’s not.
According to Musk, this has been tested on at least 19 different animals. PETA cannot be amused.
From The Hill:
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk on Friday showcased pigs with computer chips in their brains during his unveiling of Neuralink, an upcoming technology aiming to bring symbiosis between artificial intelligence and the human brain. The live showcase involved displaying real-time neural signals from one of the pigs, whom Musk named Gertrude, CNBC reported. Musk said the process for installing a Neuralink in a human brain would be an hourlong operation that is no more invasive than LASIK eye surgery, inserting a coin-sized device into the skull that would leave a tiny scar after the electrodes are inserted in the brain. He likened the technology to being essentially a “Fitbit in your skull.” […] Musk also said Friday that the technology had received “Breakthrough Device” designation from the Food and Drug Administration, according to Forbes. Read full article
A coin-sized device with electrodes inserted inside your skull?! That sounds painful. Additionally, all wireless “Smart” devices and wearables – including Fitbits (see 1, 2) – emit harmful electromagnetic radiation which can make people AND animals sick (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7. 8. 9) AND increase their cancer risk (see 1. 2, 3, 4, 5). In fact, research has even determined that wireless exposure can also disrupt the blood-brain barrier, cause it to leak, and kill brain cells (see 1, 2). Ouch, ouch and more ouch!
Comparing the Neuralink to a Fitbit is also a really bad choice since the activity tracker has been the subject of a class action lawsuit because wearers were getting rashes. There have also been news reports about Fitbits shocking wearers. Again – more ouch! Regardless, the company is launching 3 new products with additional capabilities. That doesn’t mean that people would necessarily want one inside their skull though.
Experts also continue to warn that wireless and “smart” devices are extremely vulnerable to surveillance and data collection by the manufacturers themselves (see 1, 2. 3, 4, 5. 6) as well as hackers who can sometimes even set devices on fire.
Creepy and OUCH!
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activistpost--2020-08-31--New Federal Court Rulings Find Geofence Warrants Unconstitutional

Two federal magistrate judges in three separate opinions have ruled that a geofence warrant violates the Fourth Amendment ’ s probable cause and particularity requirements .
Two of these rulings , from the federal district court in Chicago , were recently unsealed and provide a detailed constitutional analysis that closely aligns with arguments EFF and others have been making against geofence warrants for the last couple years .
Geofence warrants , also known as reverse location searches , are a relatively new investigative technique used by law enforcement to try to identify a suspect .
Unlike ordinary warrants for electronic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the search , geofence warrants essentially work backwards by scooping up the location data from every device that happened to be in a geographic area during a specific period of time in the past .
The warrants therefore allow the government to examine the data from individuals wholly unconnected to any criminal activity and use their own discretion to try to pinpoint devices that might be connected to the crime .
Earlier this summer , EFF filed an amicus brief in People v. Dawes , a case in San Francisco Superior Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there violates deep-rooted Fourth Amendment law .
In Chicago , the government applied to a magistrate judge for a geofence warrant as part of an investigation into stolen pharmaceuticals .
Warrant applications like these occur before there is a defendant in a case , so they are almost never adversarial ( there ’ s no lawyer representing a defendant ’ s interest ) , and we rarely find out about them until well after the fact , which makes these unsealed opinions all the more interesting .
Here , the government submitted an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ device identifiers and location information for all devices within designated areas during forty-five minute periods on three different dates .
The geofenced areas were in a densely populated city near busy streets with restaurants , commercial establishments , a medical office , and “ at least one large residential complex , complete with a swimming pool , workout facilities , and other amenities associated with upscale urban living.
” As we ’ ve seen with other geofence warrants , the government ’ s original application proposed a three-step protocol to obtain the information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would produce detailed and anonymized location data for devices that reported their location within the geofences for three forty-five minute periods .
After that , the government would review that information and produce a list of devices for which it desired additional information .
Then at the last step , Google would be required to produce information identifying the Google accounts for the requested devices .
On July 8 , in the first unsealed opinion , U.S. Magistrate Judge M. David Weisman rejected the government ’ s request , finding “ two obvious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determined that the warrant was overbroad .
While the court agreed that the government had established probable cause that a single cell phone user within the geofence might have commited a crime , the court held there was no probable cause to believe all the other devices in the area were connected to the crime as well .
Importantly , the court rejected an argument we ’ ve seen the government make in the past that the search warrant was narrowly tailored because it covered only limited areas over short time periods .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ court determined that the warrant application failed to meet the Fourth Amendment ’ s particularity requirement .
The court emphasized that there was nothing in the three-step protocol stopping the government from obtaining the user information for every device within the geofences .
In response to the court ’ s order , the government submitted an amended application by slightly narrowing the geographic scope of the geofences .
A second magistrate judge , Judge Gabriel Fuentes rejected that application in an order that remains under seal .
Then , the government came back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , the government proposed eliminating the third step of the protocol .
Judge Fuentes , however , was unmoved by the new changes because the government admitted it could just use a separate subpoena to get that detailed user information .
In a 42-page decision rejecting the government ’ s application , Judge Fuentes , in large part , echoed Judge Wiesman ’ s earlier opinion .
Notably , the court looked back to the Supreme Court ’ s decision in Ybarra v. Illinois ( 1979 ) , a case that famously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bar and a bartender didn ’ t give police the power to search every person who happened to be in the bar .
The court then rightly noted the similarities between the government ’ s unconstitutional conduct in Ybarra and the geofence warrant .
It wrote that , similar to Ybarra , the government was seeking “ unlimited discretion ” to search all users ’ devices in a given area—including users who merely walked along the sidewalk next to a business or lived in the residences above it—based on nothing more than their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions are good news .
Judges too often rubber stamp warrant applications .
But here , in careful , well-reasoned opinions that reflect what Judge Fuentes described as “ [ l ] ongstanding Fourth Amendment principles of probable cause and particularity , ” both judges stood up to protect constitutional rights in the face of government overreach .
Nonetheless , as the judges noted at various points in their opinions , geofence warrants are becoming more and more prevalent .
Judge Weisman wrote at the end of his opinion : Indeed , statistics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over year , Google has observed a 1,500 % increase in the number of geofence requests it received in 2018 compared to 2017 ; and [ as of December 2019 ] , the rate [ ] increased from over 500 % from 2018 to 2019.
” And news reports have revealed that prosecutors have used geofence warrants across the country .
The risk of error and abuse with these warrants isn ’ t abstract .
Last year , NBC News reported about an innocent person who got caught up in a geofence warrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ searches like geofence warrants both put innocent people in the government ’ s crosshairs for no good reason and give law enforcement unlimited discretion that can be deployed arbitrarily and invidiously .
But the Framers of the Constitution knew all too well about the dangers of overbroad warrants and they enacted the Fourth Amendment to outlaw them .
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By Jennifer Lynch and Nathaniel Sobel
Two federal magistrate judges in three separate opinions have ruled that a geofence warrant violates the Fourth Amendment’s probable cause and particularity requirements. Two of these rulings, from the federal district court in Chicago, were recently unsealed and provide a detailed constitutional analysis that closely aligns with arguments EFF and others have been making against geofence warrants for the last couple years.
Geofence warrants, also known as reverse location searches, are a relatively new investigative technique used by law enforcement to try to identify a suspect. Unlike ordinary warrants for electronic records that identify the suspect in advance of the search, geofence warrants essentially work backwards by scooping up the location data from every device that happened to be in a geographic area during a specific period of time in the past. The warrants therefore allow the government to examine the data from individuals wholly unconnected to any criminal activity and use their own discretion to try to pinpoint devices that might be connected to the crime. Earlier this summer, EFF filed an amicus brief in People v. Dawes, a case in San Francisco Superior Court, arguing that a geofence warrant used there violates deep-rooted Fourth Amendment law.
In Chicago, the government applied to a magistrate judge for a geofence warrant as part of an investigation into stolen pharmaceuticals. Warrant applications like these occur before there is a defendant in a case, so they are almost never adversarial (there’s no lawyer representing a defendant’s interest), and we rarely find out about them until well after the fact, which makes these unsealed opinions all the more interesting.
Here, the government submitted an application to compel Google to disclose unique device identifiers and location information for all devices within designated areas during forty-five minute periods on three different dates. The geofenced areas were in a densely populated city near busy streets with restaurants, commercial establishments, a medical office, and “at least one large residential complex, complete with a swimming pool, workout facilities, and other amenities associated with upscale urban living.”
As we’ve seen with other geofence warrants, the government’s original application proposed a three-step protocol to obtain the information. At the first step, Google would produce detailed and anonymized location data for devices that reported their location within the geofences for three forty-five minute periods. After that, the government would review that information and produce a list of devices for which it desired additional information. Then at the last step, Google would be required to produce information identifying the Google accounts for the requested devices.
On July 8, in the first unsealed opinion, U.S. Magistrate Judge M. David Weisman rejected the government’s request, finding “two obvious constitutional infirmities.” First, the court determined that the warrant was overbroad. While the court agreed that the government had established probable cause that a single cell phone user within the geofence might have commited a crime, the court held there was no probable cause to believe all the other devices in the area were connected to the crime as well. Importantly, the court rejected an argument we’ve seen the government make in the past that the search warrant was narrowly tailored because it covered only limited areas over short time periods. The court noted:
the geographic scope of [the] request in a congested urban area encompassing individuals’ residences, businesses, and healthcare providers is not ‘narrowly tailored’ when the vast majority of cellular telephones likely to be identified in this geofence will have nothing whatsoever to do with the offenses under investigation.
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Second, the court determined that the warrant application failed to meet the Fourth Amendment’s particularity requirement. The court emphasized that there was nothing in the three-step protocol stopping the government from obtaining the user information for every device within the geofences.
In response to the court’s order, the government submitted an amended application by slightly narrowing the geographic scope of the geofences. A second magistrate judge, Judge Gabriel Fuentes rejected that application in an order that remains under seal.
Then, the government came back to the court yet again. This time, the government proposed eliminating the third step of the protocol. Judge Fuentes, however, was unmoved by the new changes because the government admitted it could just use a separate subpoena to get that detailed user information. In a 42-page decision rejecting the government’s application, Judge Fuentes, in large part, echoed Judge Wiesman’s earlier opinion. Notably, the court looked back to the Supreme Court’s decision in Ybarra v. Illinois (1979), a case that famously established that a warrant to search a bar and a bartender didn’t give police the power to search every person who happened to be in the bar. The court then rightly noted the similarities between the government’s unconstitutional conduct in Ybarra and the geofence warrant. It wrote that, similar to Ybarra, the government was seeking “unlimited discretion” to search all users’ devices in a given area—including users who merely walked along the sidewalk next to a business or lived in the residences above it—based on nothing more than their proximity to a suspected crime.
These decisions are good news. Judges too often rubber stamp warrant applications. But here, in careful, well-reasoned opinions that reflect what Judge Fuentes described as “[l]ongstanding Fourth Amendment principles of probable cause and particularity,” both judges stood up to protect constitutional rights in the face of government overreach.
Nonetheless, as the judges noted at various points in their opinions, geofence warrants are becoming more and more prevalent. Judge Weisman wrote at the end of his opinion:
[t]he government’s undisciplined and overuse of this investigative technique in run-of the-mill cases that present no urgency or imminent danger poses concerns to our collective sense of privacy and trust in law enforcement officials.
Indeed, statistics from Google confirm that: “Year over year, Google has observed a 1,500% increase in the number of geofence requests it received in 2018 compared to 2017; and [as of December 2019], the rate [] increased from over 500% from 2018 to 2019.” And news reports have revealed that prosecutors have used geofence warrants across the country. The risk of error and abuse with these warrants isn’t abstract. Last year, NBC News reported about an innocent person who got caught up in a geofence warrant.
That is deeply worrying. Indiscriminate searches like geofence warrants both put innocent people in the government’s crosshairs for no good reason and give law enforcement unlimited discretion that can be deployed arbitrarily and invidiously. But the Framers of the Constitution knew all too well about the dangers of overbroad warrants and they enacted the Fourth Amendment to outlaw them.
Source: EFF.org
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activistpost--2020-08-31--Congressional & State Electoral Candidates Protecting Voters from 5G in Illinois

American 5G opposition and warnings are getting so much attention now that they were recently the subject of a Dilbert comic strip .
Opposition is about more than biological ( see 1 , 2 ) and environmental risks ( see 1 , 2 ) though .
Federal agencies and other experts warn that 5G also threatens national security , public safety , and weather forecasting accuracy ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
American legislators have been getting in on the action too .
In addition to filing lawsuits , municipal governments have passed resolutions to ban 5G @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 .
6 ) and ordinances to limit and/or control installation .
State representatives in Hawaii and Illinois have introduced 5G bills .
Congress members have also addressed the agency with safety concerns .
In Illinois – both Republican and Democrat legislators and candidates are taking a stand against deployment .
Congressional & State Electoral Candidates Commit to Protecting Voters From 5G in Illinois Grassroots organizations in Illinois , namely Illinois for Safe Technology , Stop 5G Chicago , Stop 5G Together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neighbors , Stop 5G Hinsdale and Neighbors , Stop 5G Clarendon Hills & Neighbors , and Glen Ellyn VHP , are working to educate electoral candidates about 5G risks and the need to safeguard local control over the deployment of 5G cell towers .
Within the last few weeks , six statements have been provided by elected officials and candidates in support of protecting voters from aggressive telecom industry efforts to blanket entire communities in their wireless infrastructure to facilitate next gen technologies .
Illinois US Congressional Candidates US House of Representatives Mike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marie Newman ( D ) – 3rd District Jeanne Ives ( R ) – 6th District US Senate Mark Curran ( R ) In 2019 , telecom executives gave U.S. congressional testimony that they had NO scientific evidence that 5G is safe – AND – there already IS scientific evidence that it ’ s NOT .
There have also been reports of people and animals experiencing symptoms and illness after it was installed ( see 1 .
2 , 3 , 4 ) .
Of course exposure to other sources of wireless radiation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year The World Health Organization warned that high levels of Electromagnetic Radiation ( aka “ Electrosmog ” ) could lead to health issues in 30 % of the population !
Cities worldwide AND entire countries have taken action to ban , delay , halt , and limit 5G installation AS WELL AS issue moratoriums .
In the U.S. 5G has become so controversial that Trump recently withdrew his re-nomination of a veteran FCC commissioner because of it .
Regardless – last week he renewed his commitment to beating China in the “ Race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country back to the people… Become an Activist Post Patron for $ 1 per month at Patreon .
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By B.N. Frank
American 5G opposition and warnings are getting so much attention now that they were recently the subject of a Dilbert comic strip. Opposition is about more than biological (see 1, 2) and environmental risks (see 1, 2) though.
Federal agencies and other experts warn that 5G also threatens national security, public safety, and weather forecasting accuracy (see 1, 2, 3).
American legislators have been getting in on the action too. In addition to filing lawsuits, municipal governments have passed resolutions to ban 5G deployment until studies prove it’s safe (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6) and ordinances to limit and/or control installation. State representatives in Hawaii and Illinois have introduced 5G bills. Congress members have also addressed the agency with safety concerns.
In Illinois – both Republican and Democrat legislators and candidates are taking a stand against deployment.
From 5G Crisis:
Congressional & State Electoral Candidates Commit to Protecting Voters From 5G in Illinois Grassroots organizations in Illinois, namely Illinois for Safe Technology, Stop 5G Chicago, Stop 5G Together Illinois, Stop 5G Western Springs & Neighbors, Stop 5G Hinsdale and Neighbors, Stop 5G Clarendon Hills & Neighbors, and Glen Ellyn VHP, are working to educate electoral candidates about 5G risks and the need to safeguard local control over the deployment of 5G cell towers. Within the last few weeks, six statements have been provided by elected officials and candidates in support of protecting voters from aggressive telecom industry efforts to blanket entire communities in their wireless infrastructure to facilitate next gen technologies. Illinois US Congressional Candidates US House of Representatives Mike Fricilone (R) – 3rd District Marie Newman (D) – 3rd District Jeanne Ives (R) – 6th District US Senate Mark Curran (R) State Election Candidates Illinois House of Representatives Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R) – 47th District Laura Hois (R) – 81st District
In 2019, telecom executives gave U.S. congressional testimony that they had NO scientific evidence that 5G is safe – AND – there already IS scientific evidence that it’s NOT. There have also been reports of people and animals experiencing symptoms and illness after it was installed (see 1. 2, 3, 4). Of course exposure to other sources of wireless radiation can also cause health issues. Last year The World Health Organization warned that high levels of Electromagnetic Radiation (aka “Electrosmog”) could lead to health issues in 30% of the population!
Cities worldwide AND entire countries have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit 5G installation AS WELL AS issue moratoriums. In the U.S. 5G has become so controversial that Trump recently withdrew his re-nomination of a veteran FCC commissioner because of it. Regardless – last week he renewed his commitment to beating China in the “Race for 5G.” So much for giving the country back to the people…
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