activistpost--2020-10-12--How We Institutionalized Incompetence

How We Institutionalized Incompetence

And so we face the ultimate irony : ‘ bailing-out-everything ’ destroys the entire rotten system .
You ’ ve probably noticed things no longer work as well as they once did .
For example , the store ’ s online inventory says something is in stock and when you get to the store , it ’ s not on the shelf .
A small issue , but telling nonetheless .
Or you might call a local government agency to get an explanation of how a new fee is calculated , and nobody ’ s ever available to explain it–or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though you paid on time .
You ’ ve probably noticed services cost a lot more now , but the quality has eroded .
Sure , it ’ s easy to blame it all on the pandemic , but quality has been eroding as costs have risen for years .
You ’ ve probably noticed massive cost overruns in public projects .
That $ 1 billion bridge is now $ 3 billion–oh , sorry , make that $ 4 billion .
If we ever get it finished , better estimate $ 5 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enormous investments in infrastructure , education , reducing homelessness , etc .
don ’ t actually improve the situation or fix what ’ s broken .
Even the most basic projects take years or decades , congestion and homelessness increase , and education that ’ s not aligned with the real economy flounders on .
You ’ ve probably noticed that all the highly paid analysts , academics , think-tank gurus , private-sector hotshots , etc .
are either clueless , incoherent or delusional .
All their “ solutions ” boil down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filled to the brim , no matter how many hogs are gorging themselves .
Incompetence is now so ubiquitous , so embedded , so obvious and so intractable that we finally have to recognize that America has institutionalized incompetence .
Why ?
That ’ s an interesting question with no one answer .
Broadly speaking , self-interest is all that matters .
Every decision is made to maximize self-interest while cloaking the predation with sickly-sweet propaganda of the most transparent type .
Institutions protect insiders because every insider must mask their self-interest and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Insiders protect other insiders lest transparency reveal the insiders ’ skims and scams and the failure of the institution to fulfill its purpose .
Risk is to be avoided at all costs because any failure might reveal the systemic failure of the entire organization .
So as Louis-Vincent Gave recently explained , CYA Is the Guiding Principle Of Our Time .
If insiders just maintain the status quo and don ’ t rock the boat with any risky innovations or policies , no one will look too deeply at the systemic failures or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mess collapsing .
This is how we ’ ve devolved to doing more of what ’ s failed spectacularly .
Indeed , spectacular failure is the excuse for bigger budgets , more staffing , more studies , etc .
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America ’ s core businesses are monopoly and corruption .
In either case , the customer / end-user can be ignored because they have no real choice .
Or the choice is false : your choice of healthcare insurance provider , Internet provider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predatory companies .
As a result of the network effect , quasi-monopolies abound in Big Tech .
Yes , there are alternative platforms for posting videos other than YouTube , but few will see your content because “ everybody goes to YouTube.
” So content providers have to not just promote their content , they have to promote the alternative platform in a system that ’ s rigged to favor the monopoly platforms .
Corruption also limits transparency and competition just like monopolies and cartels .
Insiders rig the hiring process so cronies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so on .
Those tasked with oversight look the other way because their cushy post-retirement position awaits them if they just keep their mouth shut .
Then there are the incompetent elites at the top .
They ’ ve punched all the right cards–elite university , multiple diplomas , internship with the right judges , investment bank , etc.–but they ’ ve learned absolutely nothing other than how to navigate a corrupt system that protects or even rewards incompetence .
What the ruling elites learn in America is somebody will bail me out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bailout , the fines will be wrist-slaps , the university will slip me into a highly paid position out of the limelight , and so on .
And always , always , always , the feeding trough will be filled to the brim , no matter what the cost or the incompetence .
Sacrifice and discipline have been reduced to platitudes in America ’ s elites , whose core competence is issuing mea culpas when caught .
An enormous percentage of well-paid “ work ” is compliance-related .
As the pursuit of self-interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become obsessed with monitoring and ticking endless boxes to conform to accepted practices , whether they make sense or not .
This is the essence of BS work : all the compliance busy-work has nothing to do with the actual production of goods and services or innovation or excellence ; as the late David Graeber said of BS work : everyone doing it knows it ’ s worthless .
Compliance is the perfect cover for institutionalized incompetence .
The irony is rather rich : systemic incompetence is papered over by incompetent compliance measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trough .
There ’ s only one way left to fill the feeding trough being drained by systemic incompetence : trillions in “ free money ” forever .
That this extravaganza of endless “ free money ” debauches the currency is ignored , because all the ruling incompetents have been trained to be utterly confident that somebody will bail me out .
And so we face the ultimate irony : bailing-out-everything destroys the entire rotten system .
Competence now means successfully navigating incompetent systems corrupted by self-interest .
This means avoiding all risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lest someone notice the systemic failure .
What we ’ ve institutionalized is run to failure : we ’ ll just keep doing more of what ’ s failed spectacularly until the entire status quo collapses in a fetid heap of greed , self-interest and gross incompetence .
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By Charles Hugh Smith
And so we face the ultimate irony: ‘bailing-out-everything’ destroys the entire rotten system.
You’ve probably noticed things no longer work as well as they once did. For example, the store’s online inventory says something is in stock and when you get to the store, it’s not on the shelf. A small issue, but telling nonetheless.
Or you might call a local government agency to get an explanation of how a new fee is calculated, and nobody’s ever available to explain it–or sort out your punitive late fee even though you paid on time.
You’ve probably noticed services cost a lot more now, but the quality has eroded. Sure, it’s easy to blame it all on the pandemic, but quality has been eroding as costs have risen for years.
You’ve probably noticed massive cost overruns in public projects. That $1 billion bridge is now $3 billion–oh, sorry, make that $4 billion. If we ever get it finished, better estimate $5 billion.
You’ve probably noticed that enormous investments in infrastructure, education, reducing homelessness, etc. don’t actually improve the situation or fix what’s broken. Even the most basic projects take years or decades, congestion and homelessness increase, and education that’s not aligned with the real economy flounders on.
You’ve probably noticed that all the highly paid analysts, academics, think-tank gurus, private-sector hotshots, etc. are either clueless, incoherent or delusional. All their “solutions” boil down to one recommendation: keep the feeding trough filled to the brim, no matter how many hogs are gorging themselves.
Incompetence is now so ubiquitous, so embedded, so obvious and so intractable that we finally have to recognize that America has institutionalized incompetence. Why? That’s an interesting question with no one answer.
Broadly speaking, self-interest is all that matters. Every decision is made to maximize self-interest while cloaking the predation with sickly-sweet propaganda of the most transparent type.
Institutions protect insiders because every insider must mask their self-interest and the general failure of the institution. Insiders protect other insiders lest transparency reveal the insiders’ skims and scams and the failure of the institution to fulfill its purpose.
Risk is to be avoided at all costs because any failure might reveal the systemic failure of the entire organization. So as Louis-Vincent Gave recently explained, CYA Is the Guiding Principle Of Our Time. If insiders just maintain the status quo and don’t rock the boat with any risky innovations or policies, no one will look too deeply at the systemic failures or the rising risks of the whole rotten mess collapsing.
This is how we’ve devolved to doing more of what’s failed spectacularly. Indeed, spectacular failure is the excuse for bigger budgets, more staffing, more studies, etc.
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America’s core businesses are monopoly and corruption. In either case, the customer / end-user can be ignored because they have no real choice. Or the choice is false: your choice of healthcare insurance provider, Internet provider, etc. is between two equally predatory companies.
As a result of the network effect, quasi-monopolies abound in Big Tech. Yes, there are alternative platforms for posting videos other than YouTube, but few will see your content because “everybody goes to YouTube.” So content providers have to not just promote their content, they have to promote the alternative platform in a system that’s rigged to favor the monopoly platforms.
Corruption also limits transparency and competition just like monopolies and cartels. Insiders rig the hiring process so cronies and relatives get the jobs, and so on. Those tasked with oversight look the other way because their cushy post-retirement position awaits them if they just keep their mouth shut.
Then there are the incompetent elites at the top. They’ve punched all the right cards–elite university, multiple diplomas, internship with the right judges, investment bank, etc.–but they’ve learned absolutely nothing other than how to navigate a corrupt system that protects or even rewards incompetence.
What the ruling elites learn in America is somebody will bail me out. The government will fund the financial bailout, the fines will be wrist-slaps, the university will slip me into a highly paid position out of the limelight, and so on.
And always, always, always, the feeding trough will be filled to the brim, no matter what the cost or the incompetence. Sacrifice and discipline have been reduced to platitudes in America’s elites, whose core competence is issuing mea culpas when caught.
An enormous percentage of well-paid “work” is compliance-related. As the pursuit of self-interest has decayed competence, we’ve become obsessed with monitoring and ticking endless boxes to conform to accepted practices, whether they make sense or not.
This is the essence of BS work: all the compliance busy-work has nothing to do with the actual production of goods and services or innovation or excellence; as the late David Graeber said of BS work: everyone doing it knows it’s worthless.
Compliance is the perfect cover for institutionalized incompetence. The irony is rather rich: systemic incompetence is papered over by incompetent compliance measures, all of which drain the feeding trough.
There’s only one way left to fill the feeding trough being drained by systemic incompetence: trillions in “free money” forever. That this extravaganza of endless “free money” debauches the currency is ignored, because all the ruling incompetents have been trained to be utterly confident that somebody will bail me out.
And so we face the ultimate irony: bailing-out-everything destroys the entire rotten system. Competence now means successfully navigating incompetent systems corrupted by self-interest. This means avoiding all risk and leaving everything as it is, lest someone notice the systemic failure.
What we’ve institutionalized is run to failure: we’ll just keep doing more of what’s failed spectacularly until the entire status quo collapses in a fetid heap of greed, self-interest and gross incompetence.
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activistpost--2020-10-12--New Spotlight Coming to COVID Crimes Against Humanity

Germany seems to have become a hotspot for challenge to the official COVID line .
Up to now , it ’ s been most visibly the public , this being the most recent .
Now , however , a professional group has gathered , showing some big teeth , including some high-powered medical and legal ones .
This development — inspired by the questions surrounding COVID , by the unjustified devastations and injustice caused by lockdowns , and by media censorship of professionals offering another point of view — is told in a 49-minute video entitled Crimes Against Humanity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s pulling nearly 1.2 million views , 49k likes and over 10,000 comments .
Fortunately , we have a PDF of an invaluable ( highlighted ) full transcript ( Summary included below ) , lovingly prepared by the inimitable Claire Edwards , a former staffer and translator at the UN and a skilled , tireless , no-holds-barred worker for truth , social justice and liberty .
The reader can negotiate it in much less than 49 minutes , although the sincerity of the speaker comes across in the video and is worth seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Activist Post Patron for $ 1 per month at Patreon .
Claire has embellished the video title , based on a comment by Dr Füllmich about the level of this outrage .
I wouldn ’ t ‘ dispute , ’ except to say it ’ s certainly in contention for the ‘ honor ’ of “ The Greatest Crime Against Humanity Ever Committed ” .
Especially in the context of COVID being exploited by a relatively few very wealthy people and organizations to push thoroughgoing , societal engineering globally — a sort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown ashes .
All for the good of the people and planet , of course .
Especially if you enjoy meticulous data profiling , total surveillance , with direct micromanagement and thought/behavior control via technology , the foundation being wireless telecom/WiFi .
Emphatically : NO 5G NEEDED : “ 5G ” Hysteria Times Corona Hysteria Equals Hysteria Squared || Wireless Technology : Ultra Convenient .
But Not for Survival .
Important Note : The doctor talks about a “ PCR test ” having been created by one Professor Drosten – that was used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without having seen the Wuhan virus ( SARS-Cov-2 ) .
The earliest date I ’ ve been able to find on the isolation and genome description is 2/25/20 .
Thus , if Drosten created anything earlier , it was a crapshoot as the doctor suggests ( but it also makes a point relating to the doctor ’ s account of herd immunity ) .
A bit tricky to get from the video , but clear as day in the transcript ( an example what ’ s so valuable about it ) : In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Füllmich notes the origin of PCR , its inventor Kary Mullis .
I spent days off and on in vain trying to find a direct quote from Mullis about the function of PCR , namely , research only , not diagnostics .
It seems there are only reports of this .
Anyone ?
Years later , a new ‘ version ’ of PCR ( full name RT-PCR , RT referring to the process of converting viral RNA to DNA prior to the PCR process ) was invented .
It ’ s called “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name is misleading , because it still won ’ t give viral load in the subject .
For the interested , this matter is addressed in detail in the section Confirmed COVID Cases ?
in “ 5G ” Hysteria Times Corona Hysteria Equals Hysteria Squared .
Going by a timeline , one can strongly infer that Mullis was talking about the “ q ” version when he is alleged to have said “ Quantitative PCR is an oxymoron.
” Some interesting information there also about HIV/AIDS and big questions surrounding that .
Perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind about the pandemic is that not a single reliable science paper exists proving the SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19 – regardless of any “ cases ” one might have seen firsthand in people .
Perhaps the most important point to keep in mind about the test , other than its inability to establish viral load , is its ability to call you positive even if your immune function has worked ( which ‘ they ’ give no credence to , other than its imminent ‘ perfection ’ via poison needle ) and de-activated the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ asymptomatic case.
” The Corona Scandal : “ The Greatest Crime Against Humanity Ever Committed ” The German Corona Investigative Committee has taken testimony from a large number of international scientists and experts since July 10 , 2020 .
Their conclusions are the following : The corona crisis must be renamed the “ Corona Scandal ” It is : • The greatest crime against humanity ever committed Those responsible must be : • There is no excess mortality in any country • 94 % of deaths in Bergamo were caused by transferring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected old people with weak immune systems • Doctors and hospitals worldwide were paid to declare deceased victims of Covid-19 o o Autopsies showed : – Fatalities almost all caused by serious pre-existing conditions – Almost all deaths were very old people • Sweden ( no lockdown ) and Britain ( strict lockdown ) have comparable disease and mortality statistics • US states with and without lockdowns have comparable disease and mortality statistics • Herd immunity needs only 15-25 % population infection and is already achieved • Only when a person has symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientists call this a PCR-test pandemic , not a corona pandemic • Very healthy and non-infectious people may test positive • Likelihood of false-positives is 89-94 % or near certainty • Prof. Drosten developed his PCR test from an old SARS virus without ever having seen the real Wuhan virus from China • The PCR test is not based on scientific facts with respect to infections • PCR tests are useless for the detection of infections • A positive PCR test does not mean an infection is present or that an intact virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 35 cycles is unreliable but WHO recommended 45 cycles • The German government locked down , imposed social-distancing/ mask-wearing on the basis of a single opinion • The lockdown was imposed when the virus was already retreating • The lockdowns were based on non-existent infections • Former president of the German federal constitutional court doubted the constitutionality of the corona measures • Former UK supreme court judge Lord Sumption concluded there was no factual basis for panic and no legal basis for corona measures • Corona measures have no sufficient factual or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be repealed immediately • No serious scientist gives any validity to the infamous Neil Ferguson ’ s false computer models warning of millions of deaths • Mainstream media completely failed to report the true facts of the so-calledpandemic • Democracy is in danger of being replaced by fascist totalitarian models • Drosten ( of PCR test ) , Tedros of WHO , and others have committed crimes against humanity as defined in the International Criminal Code • Politicians can avoid going down with the charlatans and criminals by starting the long overdue public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feel responsible “ for the painful tortured death of their parents and grandparents if they do not follow Corona rules ” • The hopeless PCR test is used to create fear and not to diagnose • There can be no talk of a second wave • Evidence of gigantic health and economic damage to populations • Children are being taken away from their parents • Bankruptcies are expected in small- and medium-sized businesses • A class action lawsuit must be filed in the USA or Canada , with all affected parties worldwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and self-employed people must be compensated for damages Peter Tocci is a retired massage therapist and wellness consultant with an abiding interest in exploring ‘ managed ’ history , nefarious covert agendas , and mainstream/mainstream-alternative news-media dereliction , distortion and suppression .
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By Peter Tocci
Germany seems to have become a hotspot for challenge to the official COVID line. Up to now, it’s been most visibly the public, this being the most recent.
Now, however, a professional group has gathered, showing some big teeth, including some high-powered medical and legal ones.
This development — inspired by the questions surrounding COVID, by the unjustified devastations and injustice caused by lockdowns, and by media censorship of professionals offering another point of view — is told in a 49-minute video entitled Crimes Against Humanity. As of this moment, it’s pulling nearly 1.2 million views, 49k likes and over 10,000 comments.
Fortunately, we have a PDF of an invaluable (highlighted) full transcript (Summary included below), lovingly prepared by the inimitable Claire Edwards, a former staffer and translator at the UN and a skilled, tireless, no-holds-barred worker for truth, social justice and liberty. The reader can negotiate it in much less than 49 minutes, although the sincerity of the speaker comes across in the video and is worth seeing. Thank you, Claire!
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Claire has embellished the video title, based on a comment by Dr Füllmich about the level of this outrage. I wouldn’t ‘dispute,’ except to say it’s certainly in contention for the ‘honor’ of “The Greatest Crime Against Humanity Ever Committed”. Especially in the context of COVID being exploited by a relatively few very wealthy people and organizations to push thoroughgoing, societal engineering globally — a sort of phoenix rising from the deliberately wrought lockdown ashes.
All for the good of the people and planet, of course. Especially if you enjoy meticulous data profiling, total surveillance, with direct micromanagement and thought/behavior control via technology, the foundation being wireless telecom/WiFi. Emphatically: NO 5G NEEDED: “5G” Hysteria Times Corona Hysteria Equals Hysteria Squared || Wireless Technology: Ultra Convenient. But Not for Survival.
Important Note: The doctor talks about a “PCR test” having been created by one Professor Drosten – that was used by Germany to establish its lockdown – without having seen the Wuhan virus (SARS-Cov-2).
The earliest date I’ve been able to find on the isolation and genome description is 2/25/20. Thus, if Drosten created anything earlier, it was a crapshoot as the doctor suggests (but it also makes a point relating to the doctor’s account of herd immunity).
A bit tricky to get from the video, but clear as day in the transcript (an example what’s so valuable about it): In PDF paragraph C on p. 6, Füllmich notes the origin of PCR, its inventor Kary Mullis. I spent days off and on in vain trying to find a direct quote from Mullis about the function of PCR, namely, research only, not diagnostics. It seems there are only reports of this. Anyone?
Years later, a new ‘version’ of PCR (full name RT-PCR, RT referring to the process of converting viral RNA to DNA prior to the PCR process) was invented. It’s called “quantitative” PCR – qRT-PCR. The name is misleading, because it still won’t give viral load in the subject.
For the interested, this matter is addressed in detail in the section Confirmed COVID Cases? in “5G” Hysteria Times Corona Hysteria Equals Hysteria Squared. Going by a timeline, one can strongly infer that Mullis was talking about the “q” version when he is alleged to have said “Quantitative PCR is an oxymoron.” Some interesting information there also about HIV/AIDS and big questions surrounding that.
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind about the pandemic is that not a single reliable science paper exists proving the SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19 – regardless of any “cases” one might have seen firsthand in people.
Perhaps the most important point to keep in mind about the test, other than its inability to establish viral load, is its ability to call you positive even if your immune function has worked (which ‘they’ give no credence to, other than its imminent ‘perfection’ via poison needle) and de-activated the virus. You are ipso facto an “asymptomatic case.”
The Corona Scandal:
“The Greatest Crime Against Humanity Ever Committed”
Dr. Reiner Füllmich
3 October 2020 (49 minutes)
Mirrored at the free speech platform – BitChute:
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Transcript Summary
The German Corona Investigative Committee has taken testimony from a large number of international scientists and experts since July 10, 2020. Their conclusions are the following:
The corona crisis must be renamed the “Corona Scandal”
It is:
The biggest tort case ever
The greatest crime against humanity ever committed
Those responsible must be:
Criminally prosecuted for crimes against humanity
Sued for civil damages
Deaths
There is no excess mortality in any country
Corona virus mortality equals seasonal flu
94% of deaths in Bergamo were caused by transferring sick patients to nursing homes where they infected old people with weak immune systems
Doctors and hospitals worldwide were paid to declare deceased victims of Covid-19 o o Autopsies showed:
– Fatalities almost all caused by serious pre-existing conditions
– Almost all deaths were very old people
Sweden (no lockdown) and Britain (strict lockdown) have comparable disease and mortality statistics
US states with and without lockdowns have comparable disease and mortality statistics
Health
Hospitals remain empty and some face bankruptcy
Populations have T-cell immunity from previous influenza waves
Herd immunity needs only 15-25% population infection and is already achieved
Only when a person has symptoms can an infection be contagious
Tests:
Many scientists call this a PCR-test pandemic, not a corona pandemic
Very healthy and non-infectious people may test positive
Likelihood of false-positives is 89-94% or near certainty
Prof. Drosten developed his PCR test from an old SARS virus without ever having seen the real Wuhan virus from China
The PCR test is not based on scientific facts with respect to infections
PCR tests are useless for the detection of infections
A positive PCR test does not mean an infection is present or that an intact virus has been found
Amplification of samples over 35 cycles is unreliable but WHO recommended 45 cycles
Illegality:
The German government locked down, imposed social-distancing/ mask-wearing on the basis of a single opinion
The lockdown was imposed when the virus was already retreating
The lockdowns were based on non-existent infections
Former president of the German federal constitutional court doubted the constitutionality of the corona measures
Former UK supreme court judge Lord Sumption concluded there was no factual basis for panic and no legal basis for corona measures
German RKI (CDC equivalent) recommended no autopsies be performed
Corona measures have no sufficient factual or legal basis, are unconstitutional and must be repealed immediately
No serious scientist gives any validity to the infamous Neil Ferguson’s false computer models warning of millions of deaths
Mainstream media completely failed to report the true facts of the so-calledpandemic
Democracy is in danger of being replaced by fascist totalitarian models
Drosten (of PCR test), Tedros of WHO, and others have committed crimes against humanity as defined in the International Criminal Code
Politicians can avoid going down with the charlatans and criminals by starting the long overdue public scientific discussion
Conspiracy:
Politicians and mainstream media deliberately drove populations to panic
Children were calculatedly made to feel responsible “for the painful tortured death of their parents and grandparents if they do not follow Corona rules”
The hopeless PCR test is used to create fear and not to diagnose
There can be no talk of a second wave
Injury and damage:
Evidence of gigantic health and economic damage to populations
Anti-corona measures have:
– Killed innumerable people
– Destroyed countless companies and individuals worldwide
Children are being taken away from their parents
Children are traumatized en masse
Bankruptcies are expected in small- and medium-sized businesses
Redress:
A class action lawsuit must be filed in the USA or Canada, with all affected parties worldwide having the opportunity to join
Companies and self-employed people must be compensated for damages
Video Transcript Download (PDF)
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activistpost--2020-10-12--The Church of the Holy State — Worship Service! (Reverend Statist James Corbett at Anarchapulco)

The very Reverend Statist Jim Corbett leads the Church of the Holy State ( Acapulco congregation ) in a Worship @ @ @ @ @ s sermon , he exposes the greatest heresy of all : Statheism .
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By The Corbett Report
The very Reverend Statist Jim Corbett leads the Church of the Holy State (Acapulco congregation) in a Worship Service. In today’s sermon, he exposes the greatest heresy of all: Statheism.
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activistpost--2020-10-12--Are You Prepared For Imminent US Digital Dollar?

All Americans know everything costs a LOT more than it used to .
However , many people don ’ t realize that inflation is driven by how much the value of the dollar has declined in the last 100 years .
The chart below shows that the dollar has lost almost all its value .
End of the US Dollar ?
The U.S. dollar became the dominant currency in the global economy soon after World War I .
The Bretton Woods accord in 1944 solidified its position at the top .
Since the dollar has been the world ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans assume it will continue to be so forever – or at least for the foreseeable future .
However , as the chart below shows , there have been several global reserve currencies in the last 700 years – with an average span of 94 years – and two for only 80 years .
The U.S. dollar ’ s dominance will end when a combination of factors causes investors , governments , and markets to abandon it .
The U.S. can accelerate the dollar ’ s loss of status as the global reserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by escalating debt , increasing inflation ( which is now official Fed policy ) , declining domestic savings rates , and rising deficit .
There have been discussions for several years about replacing the dollar with a variety of currencies including the “ Amero ” for the North American Union to correspond to the “ euro ” in the European Union and the International Monetary Fund ’ s “ Special Drawing Rights ” ( SDRs ) – a basket of leading world currencies .
Given the fact that the dollar has lost so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not unreasonable to recognize that it ’ s near the end of its run now and to consider what may replace it – and when .
It ’ s also smart to prepare for that transition now as signs continue to suggest a replacement may be as early as January 1 , 2021 .
In US Congress , New Bill Demands ‘ Digital Dollars ’ by January for Monthly COVID-19 Aid .
When President Richard Nixon severed the dollar ’ s final link to gold in 1971 , it had major consequences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Year That Changed Everything links to the WTF Happened In 1971 ?
website .
Ron Paul and others have proposed a return to the gold standard to restore a sound US dollar .
Paul ’ s monetary-policy epiphany came on Aug. 15 , 1971 – the day the Fed shut its “ gold window , ” meaning foreign governments could no longer trade gold for dollars at the fixed rate of $ 35 an ounce .
That shocked Dr. Paul , a successful Texas obstetrician .
He said , “ That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr. Paul represented the 22nd congressional district from 1976-1977 and again from 1979-1985 .
He represented the Texas 14th congressional district from 1997-2013 .
However , the video interview below explains why gold is no longer the best choice for a sound currency .
The interview is with Ben and Collin Prentice who created the WTF Happened In 1971 ?
site .
These savvy Millennials are advocates of Bitcoin which they believe solves many of society ’ s problems .
Ben says that , contrary to what boomers believe , gold has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Nixon could decouple it from our money supply at the stroke of a pen — and one politician destroyed the world ’ s economic system .
So , they believe that bitcoin may be the ONLY chance for sound money because it can not be controlled by anyone and turned into a fiat concurrency .
Many wise investors have diversified their portfolio with gold .
However , since the introduction of bitcoin in 2009 , even more savvy people have hedged their bets by getting into cryptocurrencies .
The chart below shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gold rose about 30 % from March to August this year , bitcoin soared about 130 % .
The Coming US Digital Dollar ( Part 1 ) : What it is , and Why it Matters is a June 24 article by Dr. Garrick Hileman that explains why the US Digital Dollar is now inevitable and imminent .
His bio says he is : Because Facebook is a global company , the world ’ s banks are afraid people around the world might switch to Facebook ’ s Libra digital currency .
Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Facebook and Amazon are called “ stablecoins ” .
JP Morgan Chase came out with its own digital coin in 2016 .
This key and growing shift in currency is happening outside the awareness of many Americans .
In late-March US digital dollar legislation was first introduced in Congress , and a subsequent growing stream of Congressional testimony , policy research papers , and various lobbying initiatives and proposals indicate growing momentum behind the creation of a US digital dollar… .
The interest in a US digital dollar , and central bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early-on by the success of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin ( BTC ) and its underlying technology…..Bitcoin has reliably operated for over 11 years now , and surveys show awareness of bitcoin registering at over 80 % in many countries .
Tens of millions of people around the world own bitcoin , and it has a market value at present of approximately ~ $ 175 billion USD .
While it is no longer credible to completely dismiss bitcoin ’ s extraordinary success , the vast majority of people still ( quite understandably ) do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due at least in part because they find cryptocurrency to be confusing .
Indeed , the way bitcoin is primarily used today — less as a currency for payments and more as a scarce , “ hard ” asset that is frequently compared to gold — has led some including former-Bank of England Governor Mark Carney to state that bitcoin is misleadingly labeled when referred to as a currency .
Instead of being called “ cryptocurrency ” , Carney and others believe a more accurate classification label for bitcoin is “ cryptoasset ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dollar is viewed not only as inevitable , but necessarily imminent… .
it already is clear that the lack of a US digital dollar had a severe negative impact on the ability of the government and Federal Reserve to address the current pandemic .
A US-government supported digital dollar ( and wallet software ) would have been extremely helpful in meeting the goal of rapidly deploying financial assistance to hundreds of millions of American citizens during this crisis .
Beyond speed , a US digital dollar would also offer a host of other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payment methods , including : • Efficiency : Reducing the cost of payment delivery , which may run into the tens of millions with postal costs , etc .
for checks .
• Financial inclusion : Facilitate payment to individuals lacking access to bank accounts or low-cost check-cashing services .
• Support the most vulnerable : Help ensure payment to some of those most in need who lack a physical mailing address , or those who have relocated recently ( eg students ) .
• Efficacy : The receipt and use of digital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure individuals have received financial support and solve the significant “ lost check ” problem .
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- Trends & Strategies for Maximum Freedom Such benefits , which are arguably just the tip of the total US digital dollar benefits iceberg….combined with the need to respond to competitive challengers like the digital yuan , Libra and decentralized cryptocurrencies like bitcoin , make the case in favor of a digital dollar extremely compelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why It Matters The LA Blockchain Summit was livestreamed on October 6 and 7 and was watched by 40,000 people .
The 40 hours of recorded sessions are now available .
Blockchain technology is the platform for digital currencies much like the internet is the platform for email .
These sessions are like attending university-level courses taught by top people in the field .
It is amazing that all this information is available for people to watch for free at their convenience from home !
Part 1 is posted below , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Coming US Digital Dollar — What it is , and Why it Matters is a session with Dr. Hileman and can be seen on Stage 2 of the October 7 livestream from about 6:54 to 7:14 .
Dr. Hileman ’ s website is : https : //www.blockchain.com/ .
He is currently a researcher at the London School of Economics , where he also received his PhD .
The following 2020 articles show how close we may be to a digital dollar now .
• Forbes 7/1/20 : US Moves Closer to Digital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the future of the digital dollar .
The pressures to create a digital USD are mounting as China recently began testing its own digital currency – the DCEP , which will be included in popular applications like WeChat and AliPay .
Of particular concern is widespread adoption of a digital yuan in emerging markets and in international trade.
” • Wall Street Journal : The Coming Currency War : Digital Money vs. the Dollar – “ Central banks are getting closer to issuing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the dollar might finally face real competition as the world ’ s dominant currency.
” • Coindesk 8/13/20 : The Federal Reserve Is Experimenting With a Digital Dollar • Bitcoin.com 8/14/20 : US Federal Reserve Reveals Building a Digital Dollar Codebase With MIT “ In addition to the Fed investigating a CBDC , Congress has proposed a number of bills discussing the invocation of a digital dollar this year .
A Digital Dollar Foundation was also created in the U.S. this year.
” • The Circle Is Complete : Bank of Japan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Digital Currency .
This 10/9/20 article says “ the world ’ s central banks are quietly preparing to unleash digital currencies on an unsuspecting population.
” The New Digital Dollar Is Coming — Discusses the dangers of a US digital dollar , including negative interest rates , and why having bitcoin ( rather than gold ) is an important protection .
Government Digital Currency : Why You Should Be TERRIFIED !
— The video warns that it may be inevitable and imminent for the government to ban cash .
If the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high as 5 % ) on the US digital currency , people will not be able to withdraw their money and may not be able to save the currency .
The video explains how the digital dollar could be tied to each person ’ s “ Social Score ” – as in China – and used for control of each person ’ s everyday activities .
It warns that bitcoin may be banned and gold confiscated !
The Next Steps Now ?
The video fails to explain that while the government may ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not ban or confiscate true cryptocurrencies because they are protected by the blockchain – the underlying technology for peer-to-peer , decentralized , anonymous and uncensorable exchange .
A ban on cryptocurrencies would force more people into a black or gray market .
The COVID restrictions on businesses had the same effect on some major retailers this year .
For example , one retail outlet whose store was marked “ closed ” was in full ( but well-hidden ) operation not far away .
So , there are only two credible existential threats to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( electro-magnetic pulse ) that takes down the entire grid .
In the latter scenario , we ’ d have a lot more to worry about than how to spend our money .
The number of Americans invested in cryptocurrencies almost doubled from 7.95 % in 2018 to 14.4 % in 2019 , an increase of 81 % in one year .
However , it can be daunting figuring out how to get started just relying on books or online videos .
The best approach might be to find people who have invested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s remarkable how easy it is then .
Finder ’ s Guide to Cryptocurrencies may be able to help with key terms , providers and players in the crypto world .
It is not necessary to buy a whole bitcoin – which costs over $ 11,000 now .
See the current price at CoinMarketCap .
The satoshi is currently the smallest unit of the bitcoin currency recorded on the blockchain .
It is a one hundred millionth of a single bitcoin ( 0.00000001 BTC ) .
So , one bitcoin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named for Satoshi Nakamoto who is credited with creating bitcoin in 2009 .
Once you get a “ wallet ” , you can buy a variety of cryptocurrencies and use them to make purchases .
The KEY if you use a private wallet like Jaxx.io is to make sure you secure your 12-word Back Up Phrase !
Since you are the only one who has that password , if you lose it , you will lose all your cryptocurrencies in that wallet !
There will be no way to recover your password or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ printed copy in your safe or another secure place you will remember .
There are many potential advantages to learning about the blockchain and investing in cryptocurrencies .
For example , the purse.io site offers a 5-10 % discount for purchases on Amazon made with bitcoin ( BTC ) or bitcoin cash ( BCH ) .
How To Invest in a Bitcoin IRA : The 5 Best Crypto IRAs explains that up to $ 7,000 can be invested in a bitcoin IRA each year and is tax deductible .
Join the Counter Markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
You also save 40 % if you pay with a cryptocurrency .
People who fail to take action now may forever regret that decision starting as early as January 1 , 2021 .
Also See from Spiro Skouras : The Banking Digital Arms Race Disclaimer : This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of cryptocurrency or any specific provider , service or offering .
It is not a recommendation to trade .
Cryptocurrencies are speculative , complex , and involve significant risks – they are highly volatile and sensitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and past performance is no guarantee of future performance .
Consider your own circumstances , and obtain your own advice , before relying on this information .
You should also verify the nature of any product or service ( including its legal status and relevant regulatory requirements ) and consult the relevant Regulators ’ websites before making any decision .
The author may have holdings in the cryptocurrencies discussed .
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By Neenah Payne
All Americans know everything costs a LOT more than it used to. However, many people don’t realize that inflation is driven by how much the value of the dollar has declined in the last 100 years. The chart below shows that the dollar has lost almost all its value.
End of the US Dollar?
The U.S. dollar became the dominant currency in the global economy soon after World War I. The Bretton Woods accord in 1944 solidified its position at the top. Since the dollar has been the world’s reserve currency throughout their lives, many Americans assume it will continue to be so forever – or at least for the foreseeable future.
However, as the chart below shows, there have been several global reserve currencies in the last 700 years – with an average span of 94 years – and two for only 80 years. The U.S. dollar’s dominance will end when a combination of factors causes investors, governments, and markets to abandon it. The U.S. can accelerate the dollar’s loss of status as the global reserve currency – and has been doing so by escalating debt, increasing inflation (which is now official Fed policy), declining domestic savings rates, and rising deficit.
There have been discussions for several years about replacing the dollar with a variety of currencies including the “Amero” for the North American Union to correspond to the “euro” in the European Union and the International Monetary Fund’s “Special Drawing Rights” (SDRs) – a basket of leading world currencies.
Given the fact that the dollar has lost so much of its value, it’s not unreasonable to recognize that it’s near the end of its run now and to consider what may replace it – and when. It’s also smart to prepare for that transition now as signs continue to suggest a replacement may be as early as January 1, 2021.
In US Congress, New Bill Demands ‘Digital Dollars’ by January for Monthly COVID-19 Aid.
Gold or Bitcoin?
When President Richard Nixon severed the dollar’s final link to gold in 1971, it had major consequences that few people realize. 1971: The Year That Changed Everything links to the WTF Happened In 1971? website. Ron Paul and others have proposed a return to the gold standard to restore a sound US dollar. Paul’s monetary-policy epiphany came on Aug. 15, 1971 – the day the Fed shut its “gold window,” meaning foreign governments could no longer trade gold for dollars at the fixed rate of $35 an ounce. That shocked Dr. Paul, a successful Texas obstetrician. He said, “That’s why I ran for Congress”. Dr. Paul represented the 22nd congressional district from 1976-1977 and again from 1979-1985. He represented the Texas 14th congressional district from 1997-2013.
However, the video interview below explains why gold is no longer the best choice for a sound currency. The interview is with Ben and Collin Prentice who created the WTF Happened In 1971? site. These savvy Millennials are advocates of Bitcoin which they believe solves many of society’s problems. Ben says that, contrary to what boomers believe, gold has failed as a currency because a politician like Nixon could decouple it from our money supply at the stroke of a pen — and one politician destroyed the world’s economic system. So, they believe that bitcoin may be the ONLY chance for sound money because it cannot be controlled by anyone and turned into a fiat concurrency.
Many wise investors have diversified their portfolio with gold. However, since the introduction of bitcoin in 2009, even more savvy people have hedged their bets by getting into cryptocurrencies. The chart below shows that was a profitable choice. As gold rose about 30% from March to August this year, bitcoin soared about 130%.
The Inevitable, Imminent US Digital Dollar
The Coming US Digital Dollar (Part 1): What it is, and Why it Matters is a June 24 article by Dr. Garrick Hileman that explains why the US Digital Dollar is now inevitable and imminent. His bio says he is:
Head of Research at Blockchain.com and Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics Garrick is best known for his research on monetary and distributed systems innovation, particularly cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Garrick was ranked as one of the 100 most influential economists in the UK & Ireland. He is a regularly invited speaker to various private and public sector institutions, including the CIA, US Army and Naval War Colleges, Federal Reserve, Bank of England, Bank of International Settlements, and the Financial Stability Board. Garrick is also frequently asked to share his research and perspective with the media, including the BBC, CNBC, FT, WSJ, and NPR.
The article warns:
Just over twelve months ago, few thought the creation of a new US digital dollar…would soon be on the policy and legislative “front burner” in Congress, the Federal Reserve, and other regulatory bodies….. But over the past twelve months there were several major developments that together have radically shifted forward the probability of introducing a broadly held and transacted US digital dollar: Facebook’s ambitious global Libra currency was announced in mid-June 2019, and it would be underpinned by blockchain technology…to service Facebook’s billions of users. China began testing in April 2020 its digital yuan, the DCEP (Digital Currency Electronic Payment) US-China strategic competition and geopolitical tensions escalated The coronavirus pandemic struck, painfully demonstrating the antiquated nature of US monetary and financial infrastructure The ongoing growth in stablecoin and cryptoasset use, which present ever-growing competition to traditional fiat currencies.
Because Facebook is a global company, the world’s banks are afraid people around the world might switch to Facebook’s Libra digital currency. Amazon also has a digital currency. Coins by Facebook and Amazon are called “stablecoins”. JP Morgan Chase came out with its own digital coin in 2016. This key and growing shift in currency is happening outside the awareness of many Americans.
The article adds:
In late-March US digital dollar legislation was first introduced in Congress, and a subsequent growing stream of Congressional testimony, policy research papers, and various lobbying initiatives and proposals indicate growing momentum behind the creation of a US digital dollar…. The interest in a US digital dollar, and central bank digital currency more generally, was inspired early-on by the success of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC) and its underlying technology…..Bitcoin has reliably operated for over 11 years now, and surveys show awareness of bitcoin registering at over 80% in many countries. Tens of millions of people around the world own bitcoin, and it has a market value at present of approximately ~$175 billion USD. While it is no longer credible to completely dismiss bitcoin’s extraordinary success, the vast majority of people still (quite understandably) do not yet use bitcoin, and this is due at least in part because they find cryptocurrency to be confusing. Indeed, the way bitcoin is primarily used today — less as a currency for payments and more as a scarce, “hard” asset that is frequently compared to gold — has led some including former-Bank of England Governor Mark Carney to state that bitcoin is misleadingly labeled when referred to as a currency. Instead of being called “cryptocurrency”, Carney and others believe a more accurate classification label for bitcoin is “cryptoasset”…. Increasingly, a US digital dollar is viewed not only as inevitable, but necessarily imminent…. it already is clear that the lack of a US digital dollar had a severe negative impact on the ability of the government and Federal Reserve to address the current pandemic. A US-government supported digital dollar (and wallet software) would have been extremely helpful in meeting the goal of rapidly deploying financial assistance to hundreds of millions of American citizens during this crisis. Beyond speed, a US digital dollar would also offer a host of other benefits compared to mailing checks and other payment methods, including: Efficiency: Reducing the cost of payment delivery, which may run into the tens of millions with postal costs, etc. for checks.
Financial inclusion: Facilitate payment to individuals lacking access to bank accounts or low-cost check-cashing services.
Support the most vulnerable: Help ensure payment to some of those most in need who lack a physical mailing address, or those who have relocated recently (eg students).
Efficacy: The receipt and use of digital payments can be more easily tracked to ensure individuals have received financial support and solve the significant “lost check” problem. Such benefits, which are arguably just the tip of the total US digital dollar benefits iceberg….combined with the need to respond to competitive challengers like the digital yuan, Libra and decentralized cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, make the case in favor of a digital dollar extremely compelling.
The Coming US Digital Dollar: Why It Matters
The LA Blockchain Summit was livestreamed on October 6 and 7 and was watched by 40,000 people. The 40 hours of recorded sessions are now available. Blockchain technology is the platform for digital currencies much like the internet is the platform for email. These sessions are like attending university-level courses taught by top people in the field. It is amazing that all this information is available for people to watch for free at their convenience from home!
Part 1 is posted below, and the full playlist can be seen here.
The Coming US Digital Dollar — What it is, and Why it Matters is a session with Dr. Hileman and can be seen on Stage 2 of the October 7 livestream from about 6:54 to 7:14.
Dr. Hileman’s website is: https://www.blockchain.com/. He is currently a researcher at the London School of Economics, where he also received his PhD.
US Digital Dollar: News and Warnings
The following 2020 articles show how close we may be to a digital dollar now.
Videos
The New Digital Dollar Is Coming — Discusses the dangers of a US digital dollar, including negative interest rates, and why having bitcoin (rather than gold) is an important protection.
Government Digital Currency: Why You Should Be TERRIFIED! — The video warns that it may be inevitable and imminent for the government to ban cash. If the government imposes negative interest rates (even as high as 5%) on the US digital currency, people will not be able to withdraw their money and may not be able to save the currency. The video explains how the digital dollar could be tied to each person’s “Social Score” – as in China – and used for control of each person’s everyday activities. It warns that bitcoin may be banned and gold confiscated!
The Next Steps Now?
The video fails to explain that while the government may ban the USE of cryptocurrencies, it cannot ban or confiscate true cryptocurrencies because they are protected by the blockchain – the underlying technology for peer-to-peer, decentralized, anonymous and uncensorable exchange. A ban on cryptocurrencies would force more people into a black or gray market. The COVID restrictions on businesses had the same effect on some major retailers this year. For example, one retail outlet whose store was marked “closed” was in full (but well-hidden) operation not far away.
So, there are only two credible existential threats to cryptocurrencies: quantum computing and an EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) that takes down the entire grid. In the latter scenario, we’d have a lot more to worry about than how to spend our money.
The number of Americans invested in cryptocurrencies almost doubled from 7.95% in 2018 to 14.4% in 2019, an increase of 81% in one year. However, it can be daunting figuring out how to get started just relying on books or online videos. The best approach might be to find people who have invested and ask them for help getting started. It’s remarkable how easy it is then. Finder’s Guide to Cryptocurrencies may be able to help with key terms, providers and players in the crypto world.
It is not necessary to buy a whole bitcoin – which costs over $11,000 now. See the current price at CoinMarketCap. The satoshi is currently the smallest unit of the bitcoin currency recorded on the blockchain. It is a one hundred millionth of a single bitcoin (0.00000001 BTC). So, one bitcoin is 100,000,000 satoshis. The unit was named for Satoshi Nakamoto who is credited with creating bitcoin in 2009.
Once you get a “wallet”, you can buy a variety of cryptocurrencies and use them to make purchases. You can take your first position at Activist Post’s recommended source: Coinbase. The KEY if you use a private wallet like Jaxx.io is to make sure you secure your 12-word Back Up Phrase! Since you are the only one who has that password, if you lose it, you will lose all your cryptocurrencies in that wallet! There will be no way to recover your password or your money! So, keep a printed copy in your safe or another secure place you will remember.
There are many potential advantages to learning about the blockchain and investing in cryptocurrencies. For example, the purse.io site offers a 5-10% discount for purchases on Amazon made with bitcoin (BTC) or bitcoin cash (BCH). How To Invest in a Bitcoin IRA: The 5 Best Crypto IRAs explains that up to $7,000 can be invested in a bitcoin IRA each year and is tax deductible.
Join the Counter Markets newsletter to keep up-to-date on the crypto world. You also save 40% if you pay with a cryptocurrency.
People who fail to take action now may forever regret that decision starting as early as January 1, 2021.
Also See from Spiro Skouras: The Banking Digital Arms Race
Disclaimer: This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of cryptocurrency or any specific provider, service or offering. It is not a recommendation to trade. Cryptocurrencies are speculative, complex, and involve significant risks – they are highly volatile and sensitive to secondary activity. Performance is unpredictable and past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Consider your own circumstances, and obtain your own advice, before relying on this information. You should also verify the nature of any product or service (including its legal status and relevant regulatory requirements) and consult the relevant Regulators’ websites before making any decision. The author may have holdings in the cryptocurrencies discussed.
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activistpost--2020-10-12--Food Shortage Simulation Predicts 400% INCREASE in Food Prices by 2030

Recently , I wrote an article discussing the looming food crisis in the United States and the rest of the world .
While it might seem like paranoia to some readers , the information provided in that article is very real .
In fact , I ’ m not the only one that ’ s been thinking about it .
Back in 2015 , 65 people showed up at the World Wildlife Fund ’ s headquarters in Washington D.C .
These individuals were international policymakers , corporate businessmen , academics , and “ leaders in thought.
” Their goal ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ food crisis that would begin in 2020 and run to 2030 .
The press release of the event was published on the Big Ag corporation Cargill website and revealed that the food shortage simulation that the decade between 2020 and 2030 would see two major food crises .
During this time , prices would rise 400 % of the long-term average , there would be a number of climate-related weather events , governments would be toppled in Ukraine and Pakistan , and famine would force refugees from Myanmar , Chad , Sudan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound familiar yet ?
In the simulation , one governmental solution was a tax on meat .
Another ?
A global carbon tax .
Seriously .
This has to sound familiar by now .
On Monday and Tuesday , 65 international policymakers , academics , business and thought leaders gathered at the World Wildlife Fund ’ s headquarters in Washington DC to game out how the world would respond to a future food crisis .
The game took the players from the year 2020 to 2030 .
As it was projected , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with prices approaching 400 percent of the long term average ; a raft of climate-related extreme weather events ; governments toppling in Pakistan and Ukraine ; and famine and refugee crises in Bangladesh , Myanmar , Chad and Sudan .
Climate , hunger , civil unrest and spiking food prices came together at the Food Chain Reaction game in Washington DC this week .
Cooperation mostly won the day .
Along with WWF , the Center for American Progress and the Center for Naval Analyses , Cargill was one of Food Chain Reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represented in the game by Corporate Vice President Joe Stone .
Over two days , the players – divided into teams for Africa , Brazil , China , the EU , India , the U.S. , international business and investors , and multilateral institutions – crafted their policy responses as delegations engaged in intensive negotiations .
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Of course , working “ globally ” turned out to be the most beneficial .
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- Trends & Strategies for Maximum Freedom Cooperation mostly won the day over the short term individual advantage .
Teams pledged to build international information networks and early warning systems on hunger and crops together , invest jointly in smart agricultural technology and build up global food stocks as a buffer against climate shocks .
In the face of a steep price spike with looming global food shortages in 2022 , the EU at one point suspended its environmental rules for agriculture and introduced a tax on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2025 , as harvests went back to normal and tensions eased in the hypothetical universe .
The most eye-catching result , however , was a deal between the U.S. , the EU , India and China , standing in for the top 20 greenhouse gas emitters , to institute a global carbon tax and cap CO2 emissions in 2030 .
“ We ’ ve learned that a carbon tax is a possibility in years ahead , ” acknowledged Stone .
“ But before we can consider moving ahead with a measure like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand it much better .
We have to avoid sudden market distortions and unforeseen consequences.
” Stone said he was impressed with the complexity of the game and the second and third order consequences of some of the decisions that were taken .
“ Take the meat tax Europe wanted to impose , and think through that .
What meat are you going to tax – does that mean poultry and beef or aquaculture as well ?
Where do you levy the tax , where does the money go , what are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built over the course of months , with maximal realism in mind .
The scenario was extrapolated from events that have actually occurred in the real world , such as the food crisis of 2008-2009 or the recent string of hottest years and months on record .
Cargill economist Tim Bodin , who helped design the game and sat on the judges ’ panel that evaluated the team ’ s moves , said he was surprised by the degree of cooperation .
“ Most people started out with a short-term perspective , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they started working to strengthen resiliency instead of just putting out fires.
” Keep in mind , this press release and the exercise took place in 2015 yet it ’ s almost as if they were reading the script for 2020 .
The fact is , we know there is an agenda for all of these things – food shortages , meat tax , global carbon tax ; and if COVID has been anything , it has been the most helpful little virus to ever have existed .
That is , as long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the global feudal overlords .
If you ’ ve been reading my articles recently , I ’ d encourage you to pay attention to what ’ s being said .
Self-reliance is about to become a whole lot more important .
Do you think the price of food will increase as much as predicted in this simulation ?
How are you planning to prepare for this ?
Share your thoughts in the comments below .
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By Robert Wheeler
Recently, I wrote an article discussing the looming food crisis in the United States and the rest of the world. While it might seem like paranoia to some readers, the information provided in that article is very real. In fact, I’m not the only one that’s been thinking about it.
Back in 2015, 65 people showed up at the World Wildlife Fund’s headquarters in Washington D.C. These individuals were international policymakers, corporate businessmen, academics, and “leaders in thought.” Their goal? To run a simulation of a world food crisis that would begin in 2020 and run to 2030.
The press release of the event was published on the Big Ag corporation Cargill website and revealed that the food shortage simulation that the decade between 2020 and 2030 would see two major food crises. During this time, prices would rise 400% of the long-term average, there would be a number of climate-related weather events, governments would be toppled in Ukraine and Pakistan, and famine would force refugees from Myanmar, Chad, Sudan, and Bangladesh.
Does any of this sound familiar yet?
In the simulation, one governmental solution was a tax on meat. Another? A global carbon tax.
A meat tax. A carbon tax.
Seriously. This has to sound familiar by now.
The press release stated:
On Monday and Tuesday, 65 international policymakers, academics, business and thought leaders gathered at the World Wildlife Fund’s headquarters in Washington DC to game out how the world would respond to a future food crisis. The game took the players from the year 2020 to 2030. As it was projected, the decade brought two major food crises, with prices approaching 400 percent of the long term average; a raft of climate-related extreme weather events; governments toppling in Pakistan and Ukraine; and famine and refugee crises in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Chad and Sudan. Climate, hunger, civil unrest and spiking food prices came together at the Food Chain Reaction game in Washington DC this week. Cooperation mostly won the day. Along with WWF, the Center for American Progress and the Center for Naval Analyses, Cargill was one of Food Chain Reaction’s organizers. The company was represented in the game by Corporate Vice President Joe Stone. . . . . . Over two days, the players – divided into teams for Africa, Brazil, China, the EU, India, the U.S., international business and investors, and multilateral institutions – crafted their policy responses as delegations engaged in intensive negotiations.
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Of course, working “globally” turned out to be the most beneficial.
Cooperation mostly won the day over the short term individual advantage. Teams pledged to build international information networks and early warning systems on hunger and crops together, invest jointly in smart agricultural technology and build up global food stocks as a buffer against climate shocks. In the face of a steep price spike with looming global food shortages in 2022, the EU at one point suspended its environmental rules for agriculture and introduced a tax on meat. Both measures were quickly reversed in 2025, as harvests went back to normal and tensions eased in the hypothetical universe.
Carbon and meat taxes are “a possibility.”
The most eye-catching result, however, was a deal between the U.S., the EU, India and China, standing in for the top 20 greenhouse gas emitters, to institute a global carbon tax and cap CO2 emissions in 2030. “We’ve learned that a carbon tax is a possibility in years ahead,” acknowledged Stone. “But before we can consider moving ahead with a measure like that, we must study it and understand it much better. We have to avoid sudden market distortions and unforeseen consequences.” Stone said he was impressed with the complexity of the game and the second and third order consequences of some of the decisions that were taken. “Take the meat tax Europe wanted to impose, and think through that. What meat are you going to tax – does that mean poultry and beef or aquaculture as well? Where do you levy the tax, where does the money go, what are the unintended consequences?” The game was built over the course of months, with maximal realism in mind. The scenario was extrapolated from events that have actually occurred in the real world, such as the food crisis of 2008-2009 or the recent string of hottest years and months on record. Cargill economist Tim Bodin, who helped design the game and sat on the judges’ panel that evaluated the team’s moves, said he was surprised by the degree of cooperation. “Most people started out with a short-term perspective, but transitioned to long-term measure pretty quickly – they started working to strengthen resiliency instead of just putting out fires.”
Keep in mind, this press release and the exercise took place in 2015 yet it’s almost as if they were reading the script for 2020.
There’s a clear agenda.
The fact is, we know there is an agenda for all of these things – food shortages, meat tax, global carbon tax; and if COVID has been anything, it has been the most helpful little virus to ever have existed. That is, as long as you’re a member of the global feudal overlords. If you’ve been reading my articles recently, I’d encourage you to pay attention to what’s being said. Self-reliance is about to become a whole lot more important.
Do you think the price of food will increase as much as predicted in this simulation? How are you planning to prepare for this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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activistpost--2020-10-12--US Army To Receive “Astonishingly Powerful” Electric Robot Tank

According to Military.com , Textron Systems , via its subsidiary Howe & Howe , is set to deliver two versions of a new robotic tank to the US Army .
Textron will deliver up to four 10-ton Ripsaw M5 Robotic Combat Vehicle prototypes by the end of this year ; each of the tanks will be outfitted with a diesel-hybrid powertrain .
An all-electric version of the M5 will be delivered in the first half of 2021 for pilot testing .
Flushed with cash , the Army has been on a modernization spree during President Trump ’ s first term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Army has been searching for a light , medium , and heavy version of fully autonomous tanks to give infantry commanders the option of sending robots into harm ’ s way before human troops .
The use of autonomous systems on the modern battlefield could save lives during the next war , if that is against Iran , China , and or Russia .
Sara Willett , program director for ground robotics at Textron , told reporters Thursday that the all-electric M5 will not have a cannon mounted on the turret like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior vice president from Howe & Howe , said , “ one of the most exciting points of going all-electric is the performance that we see.
” Howe said the M5 is “ astonishingly powerful ” with two 900-horsepower hybrid electric motors and a diesel range extender .
In September , Army Futures Command directed the Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate at Fort Benning , Georgia , to develop new requirements for electric combat ground vehicles .
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By Tyler Durden
According to Military.com, Textron Systems, via its subsidiary Howe & Howe, is set to deliver two versions of a new robotic tank to the US Army.
Textron will deliver up to four 10-ton Ripsaw M5 Robotic Combat Vehicle prototypes by the end of this year; each of the tanks will be outfitted with a diesel-hybrid powertrain. An all-electric version of the M5 will be delivered in the first half of 2021 for pilot testing.
Ripsaw M5
“The RIPSAW® M5 is mission-ready,” Textron tweeted earlier this month.
The RIPSAW® M5 is mission ready. Visit our virtual booth at #AUSAnow to learn more about M5 and our wide range of products. Register today!https://t.co/4erbcL32Fw#AUSA2020 #TeamRipsaw #WeBuildCoolStuff pic.twitter.com/nKpDHCfjNE — Textron Systems (@TXTSystems) October 3, 2020
Flushed with cash, the Army has been on a modernization spree during President Trump’s first term in office.
“We’ve spent $2.5 trillion over the term in office, my term,” Trump recently said. “That’s over three and a half years — think of that $2.5 trillion. I took over a depleted military, old equipment, broken equipment.”
During this time, the Army has been searching for a light, medium, and heavy version of fully autonomous tanks to give infantry commanders the option of sending robots into harm’s way before human troops. The use of autonomous systems on the modern battlefield could save lives during the next war, if that is against Iran, China, and or Russia.
Sara Willett, program director for ground robotics at Textron, told reporters Thursday that the all-electric M5 will not have a cannon mounted on the turret like the standard M5.
“It’s a flat deck variant that we will be delivering for the all-electric version,” Willett said.
Michael Howe, senior vice president from Howe & Howe, said, “one of the most exciting points of going all-electric is the performance that we see.”
Howe said the M5 is “astonishingly powerful” with two 900-horsepower hybrid electric motors and a diesel range extender.
“This range extender is just a generator, so it goes into the vehicle itself and allows the vehicle to go … to an extended range of out to 300 to 400 miles,” he explained.
In September, Army Futures Command directed the Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate at Fort Benning, Georgia, to develop new requirements for electric combat ground vehicles.
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-10-13--NYC Issues Over $150,000 In Fines During First Weekend Of New Lockdown

New York City slapped over 62 people , businesses and houses of worship with over $ 150,000 in fines during the first weekend of newly imposed COVID-19 restrictions against gatherings , as well as a mask mandate and social distancing requirements , according to the city ’ s Twitter account .
Those summoned by the New York City sheriff include at least five houses of worship in the city ’ s so-called “ red zones ” where COVID-19 infection rates are the highest .
The institutions could face up to $ 15,000 in fines , according to Sheriff Joseph Fucito @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheriff ’ s office also broke up an illegal rave in Cunningham Park in Queens , where over 110 people had gathered to party .
Officials cited and charged the event ’ s organizers with health code violations .
New York officials say that large gatherings and poor adherence to social distancing recommendations have resulted in a surge of new cases – many of them in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods – which resulted in targeted restrictions on large gatherings and nonessential businesses .
On Sunday evening , talk radio host Heshy Tischler – an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the restrictions , was arrested by the NYPD warrants squad .
He is expected to be charged with inciting a riot and unlawful imprisonment over an assault on a Jewish journalist during a protest last week .
According to the executive order issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo , houses of worship located in red zones are limited to 25 % capacity , or a maximum of 10 people .
In the city ’ s “ orange zones , ” it ’ s limited to 33 percent capacity , while “ yellow zones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I understand the desire to hold large religious ceremonies .
I understand how important it is to their culture and to their religion , ” said Cuomo during a Sunday phone call with reporters .
“ I also understand that it , as a matter of fact , jeopardizes human life , ” he added .
Cuomo urged Jewish leaders to encourage congregants to stay home after reports came in that many synagogues had defied the state ’ s order and held services anyway .
His order , from Tuesday of last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Sukkot and right before Simhat Torah – which caused a massive backlash among the city ’ s Orthodox Jewish community , resulting in a lawsuit filed in federal court challenging the constitutionality of the new rules .
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Brooklyn ’ s Borough Park neighborhood , where the mostly Orthodox male gathering burned masks in the street .
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On Friday , however , a federal court ruled that Cuomo ’ s new mandates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials to keep “ all New Yorkers ” safe .
“ How can we ignore the compelling state interest in protecting the health and life of all New Yorkers ?
” said Brooklyn Federal District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto .
Meanwhile , the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn filed a separate lawsuit challenging the restrictions which they claim will force several churches in the borough to close .
The judge in that case similarly shut down their objection and allowed the governor ’ s order to proceed .
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By Tyler Durden
New York City slapped over 62 people, businesses and houses of worship with over $150,000 in fines during the first weekend of newly imposed COVID-19 restrictions against gatherings, as well as a mask mandate and social distancing requirements, according to the city’s Twitter account.
From Friday to now, over $150,000 in fines from 62 summonses were handed out by City agents in the Red, Orange and Yellow zones, including 5 to non-compliant religious congregations. — City of New York (@nycgov) October 11, 2020
Those summoned by the New York City sheriff include at least five houses of worship in the city’s so-called “red zones” where COVID-19 infection rates are the highest. The institutions could face up to $15,000 in fines, according to Sheriff Joseph Fucito (via the NYT).
The Sheriff’s office also broke up an illegal rave in Cunningham Park in Queens, where over 110 people had gathered to party. Officials cited and charged the event’s organizers with health code violations.
New York officials say that large gatherings and poor adherence to social distancing recommendations have resulted in a surge of new cases – many of them in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods – which resulted in targeted restrictions on large gatherings and nonessential businesses.
On Sunday evening, talk radio host Heshy Tischler – an Orthodox Jewish man who led a protest against the restrictions, was arrested by the NYPD warrants squad. He is expected to be charged with inciting a riot and unlawful imprisonment over an assault on a Jewish journalist during a protest last week.
According to the executive order issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo, houses of worship located in red zones are limited to 25% capacity, or a maximum of 10 people. In the city’s “orange zones,” it’s limited to 33 percent capacity, while “yellow zones” are at 50 percent.
“I understand the desire to hold large religious ceremonies. I understand how important it is to their culture and to their religion,” said Cuomo during a Sunday phone call with reporters. “I also understand that it, as a matter of fact, jeopardizes human life,” he added.
Cuomo urged Jewish leaders to encourage congregants to stay home after reports came in that many synagogues had defied the state’s order and held services anyway. His order, from Tuesday of last week, was issued during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and right before Simhat Torah – which caused a massive backlash among the city’s Orthodox Jewish community, resulting in a lawsuit filed in federal court challenging the constitutionality of the new rules.
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood, where the mostly Orthodox male gathering burned masks in the street.
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NEW YORK: Orthodox Jews burn a pile of masks in protest against the continued lockdowns in the city 2000 BC it was a burning bush, but in 2020 masks will have to suffice
pic.twitter.com/BtDgL6j0T0 — ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) October 7, 2020
On Friday, however, a federal court ruled that Cuomo’s new mandates could proceed, citing a responsibility by officials to keep “all New Yorkers” safe.
“How can we ignore the compelling state interest in protecting the health and life of all New Yorkers?” said Brooklyn Federal District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto.
Meanwhile, the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn filed a separate lawsuit challenging the restrictions which they claim will force several churches in the borough to close. The judge in that case similarly shut down their objection and allowed the governor’s order to proceed.
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Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-10-13--Vermont Governor Allows Bill for Commercial Marijuana Sales to Become Law Despite Federal Prohibitio

Vermont Governor Allows Bill for Commercial Marijuana Sales to Become Law Despite Federal Prohibition

MONTPELIER Vt. ( Oct 12 , 2020 ) – Last week , Vermont Gov .
Phil Scott allowed a bill that creates a structure to tax and regulate the sale of marijuana become law without his signature despite federal prohibition .
He also signed a second measure to create a process for the automatic expungement of some marijuana possession convictions .
A bipartisan coalition of Senators introduced Senate Bill 54 ( S.54 ) in January 2019 .
Vermont legalized the possession of one ounce or less and home cultivation of marijuana by adults over 21 in 2018 , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distribution of cannabis for the recreational market .
Enactment of S.54 creates a regulatory structure for the cultivation and sale of marijuana in the state .
The new law will create various categories of business licenses and a taxing structure .
The Senate initially passed S.54 by a 23-5 vote in February 2019 .
The House passed a significantly amended version of the bill on Feb. 27 of this year on a voice vote .
The bill was then referred to a conference committee made up of three representatives and three senators to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill was approved by the House by a 92-56 vote .
The Senate gave its final approval 23-6 .
With Gov .
Scott ’ s commitment not to veto the bill , the law went into effect Oct. 7 .
Many sections went into immediate effect .
Other sections of the law will go into effect over time beginning on Jan. 1 , 2021 .
Scott , a Republican , raised a number of concerns about the new law but said that S.54 “ did move forward in a lot of areas that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still isn ’ t exactly what I ’ d like to see and there are some shortcomings.
” ( You can read more about Scott ’ s comments HERE . )
Scott signed a second bill creating an automatic expungement process for some marijuana convictions .
Sen. Richard Sears ( D-North Bennington ) introduced Senate Bill 234 ( S.234 ) in January .
Under the new expungement process , individuals convinced of marijuana possession of up to two ounces will have their records automatically reviewed and cleared .
The legislation also lifts a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disclose them .
S.234 also decriminalized possession of over one ounce of marijuana .
The House passed S.234 by a vote of 113 to 10 .
The Senate approved the measure today by a voice vote .
Scott signed the bill on Oct. 7 .
The marijuana expungement provisions will go into effect on Jan. 1 .
Both of these measures became law despite the federal government ’ s continued prohibition of marijuana .
Vermont legalized medical marijuana back in 2004 .
The decriminalization of recreational marijuana last year removed another layer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis , and the enactment of S.54 would take yet another step forward .
Despite this , federal prohibition remains on the books .
Under the Controlled Substances Act ( CSA ) passed in 1970 , the federal government maintains complete prohibition of marijuana .
Of course , the federal government lacks any constitutional authority to ban or regulate marijuana within the borders of a state , despite the opinion of the politically connected lawyers on the Supreme Court .
If you doubt this , ask yourself why it took a constitutional amendment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away state laws criminalizing cannabis is significant because FBI statistics show that law enforcement makes approximately 99 of 100 marijuana arrests under state , not federal law .
When states stop enforcing marijuana laws , they sweep away most of the basis for 99 percent of marijuana arrests .
Furthermore , figures indicate it would take up to 40 percent of the DEA ’ s yearly annual budget just to investigate and raid all of the dispensaries in Los Angeles – a single city in a single state .
That doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The lesson ?
The feds lack the resources to enforce marijuana prohibition without state assistance .
Vermont joins a growing number of states increasingly ignoring federal prohibition , and nullifying it in practice .
Colorado , Washington state , Oregon and Alaska were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis , and California , Nevada , Maine and Massachusetts joined them after ballot initiatives in favor of legalization passed in November 2016 .
Michigan followed suit when voters legalized cannabis for general use in 2018 .
Illinois legalized cannabis through legislative action in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis for medical use , the feds find themselves in a position where they simply can ’ t enforce prohibition anymore .
The lesson here is pretty straightforward .
When enough people say , ‘ No !
’ to the federal government , and enough states pass laws backing those people up , there ’ s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws , regulations or mandates down our throats .
Efforts to legalize commercial sales of marijuana in Vermont underscore another important strategic reality .
Once a state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very limited way – it tends to eventually expand .
As the state tears down some barriers , markets develop and demand expands .
That creates pressure to further relax state law .
These new laws represent a further erosion of unconstitutional federal marijuana prohibition .
Michael Maharrey [ send him email ] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center .
He is from the original home of the Principles of ’ 98 – Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida .
See his blog archive here and his article @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the book , Our Last Hope : Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty .
You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE .
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By Michael Maharrey
MONTPELIER Vt. (Oct 12, 2020) – Last week, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott allowed a bill that creates a structure to tax and regulate the sale of marijuana become law without his signature despite federal prohibition. He also signed a second measure to create a process for the automatic expungement of some marijuana possession convictions.
A bipartisan coalition of Senators introduced Senate Bill 54 (S.54) in January 2019. Vermont legalized the possession of one ounce or less and home cultivation of marijuana by adults over 21 in 2018, but the law did not allow commercial production or distribution of cannabis for the recreational market. Enactment of S.54 creates a regulatory structure for the cultivation and sale of marijuana in the state. The new law will create various categories of business licenses and a taxing structure.
The Senate initially passed S.54 by a 23-5 vote in February 2019. The House passed a significantly amended version of the bill on Feb. 27 of this year on a voice vote. The bill was then referred to a conference committee made up of three representatives and three senators to hammer out the differences. The compromise bill was approved by the House by a 92-56 vote. The Senate gave its final approval 23-6. With Gov. Scott’s commitment not to veto the bill, the law went into effect Oct. 7. Many sections went into immediate effect. Other sections of the law will go into effect over time beginning on Jan. 1, 2021.
Scott, a Republican, raised a number of concerns about the new law but said that S.54 “did move forward in a lot of areas that I had concerns about, but it still isn’t exactly what I’d like to see and there are some shortcomings.” (You can read more about Scott’s comments HERE.)
Scott signed a second bill creating an automatic expungement process for some marijuana convictions.
Sen. Richard Sears (D-North Bennington) introduced Senate Bill 234 (S.234) in January. Under the new expungement process, individuals convinced of marijuana possession of up to two ounces will have their records automatically reviewed and cleared. The legislation also lifts a requirement that those with past convictions must disclose them.
S.234 also decriminalized possession of over one ounce of marijuana.
The House passed S.234 by a vote of 113 to 10. The Senate approved the measure today by a voice vote. Scott signed the bill on Oct. 7. The marijuana expungement provisions will go into effect on Jan. 1.
Both of these measures became law despite the federal government’s continued prohibition of marijuana.
STEP-BY-STEP
Vermont legalized medical marijuana back in 2004. The decriminalization of recreational marijuana last year removed another layer of laws prohibiting the possession and use of cannabis, and the enactment of S.54 would take yet another step forward. Despite this, federal prohibition remains on the books.
Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) passed in 1970, the federal government maintains complete prohibition of marijuana. Of course, the federal government lacks any constitutional authority to ban or regulate marijuana within the borders of a state, despite the opinion of the politically connected lawyers on the Supreme Court. If you doubt this, ask yourself why it took a constitutional amendment to institute federal alcohol prohibition.
Stripping away state laws criminalizing cannabis is significant because FBI statistics show that law enforcement makes approximately 99 of 100 marijuana arrests under state, not federal law. When states stop enforcing marijuana laws, they sweep away most of the basis for 99 percent of marijuana arrests.
Furthermore, figures indicate it would take up to 40 percent of the DEA’s yearly annual budget just to investigate and raid all of the dispensaries in Los Angeles – a single city in a single state. That doesn’t include the cost of prosecution either. The lesson? The feds lack the resources to enforce marijuana prohibition without state assistance.
A GROWING MOVEMENT
Vermont joins a growing number of states increasingly ignoring federal prohibition, and nullifying it in practice.
Colorado, Washington state, Oregon and Alaska were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis, and California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts joined them after ballot initiatives in favor of legalization passed in November 2016. Michigan followed suit when voters legalized cannabis for general use in 2018. Illinois legalized cannabis through legislative action in 2019.
With 33 states including allowing cannabis for medical use, the feds find themselves in a position where they simply can’t enforce prohibition anymore.
The lesson here is pretty straightforward. When enough people say, ‘No!’ to the federal government, and enough states pass laws backing those people up, there’s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws, regulations or mandates down our throats.
Efforts to legalize commercial sales of marijuana in Vermont underscore another important strategic reality. Once a state legalizes marijuana – even if only in a very limited way – it tends to eventually expand. As the state tears down some barriers, markets develop and demand expands. That creates pressure to further relax state law. These new laws represent a further erosion of unconstitutional federal marijuana prohibition.
Source: Tenth Amendment Center
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of ’98 – Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here. He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE.
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