activistpost--2020-10-21--Californians Could Be Forced to Work Remotely as Governments Everywhere Capitalize on COVID

“ Never let a good crisis go to waste.
” Those were the words of Saul Alinsky , author of Rules for Radicals , a book in which he describes Lucifer as the “ very first radical.
” Later , Rahm Emmanuel , Obama ’ s Chief of Staff who wanted to mandate national civilian service and who donated his time during the Gulf War to repair damaged Israeli tanks as well as oversaw a cesspit torture state as mayor of Chicago , would paraphrase Alinsky when , during the 2008 financial crash , he stated , “ You never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste .
I mean , it ’ s an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before.
” Fast forward to 2020 , COVID-19 is now the “ crisis ” that shouldn ’ t be wasted As the COVID-19 restrictions began in earnest in March , 2020 , Emmanuel once again reprised his paraphrase which has now become more of a slogan for him than Alinsky .
“ Never allow a crisis to go to waste , ” Emanuel said .
“ Start planning for the future .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creates an economic depression .
We ’ re going to have more pandemics , but this has to be the last economic depression.
” Emmanuel needn ’ t worry .
This crisis , manufactured or not , is not going to waste .
In fact , COVID is proving to be the biggest gift to totalitarian governments , pharmaceutical companies , and major corporations we have seen since 9/11 .
Indeed , for these institutions , Christmas came early this year .
Most major corporations have been able to hold on through months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( a prison term , it should be noted ) .
Small and independently run businesses have been disappearing by the trainload .
Big corporations thrive , while people are left hopeless , stressed , and considering suicide Increased poverty allows for increased control as well as for the direction of broken hopeless people into action desired by governments and Deep State color revolutions .
Increased medical surveillance under the guise of “ contact tracing ” is giving rise to a surveillance state at the personal level foreseen by researchers long ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ surviving extreme poverty from a person who has been there . )
Now , forced mask-wearing and the elimination of normal human contact has resulted in a bleak non-human “ new normal ” that is seeing suicide skyrocket and personal relationships dissolve .
Stress , depression , and hopelessness are on the rise as well .
The mental health of the populace is decreasing dramatically .
We will never get back to the normal that everyone is hoping for .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ false hope of “ maybe next year will be better , ” the truth is that , unless something miraculous happens , it won ’ t be .
In fact , it may be worse .
Food shortages are not coming , they are here .
External and internal refugees are leaving war-ravaged areas as well as areas currently being ravaged by natural disasters .
They are also leaving states run by extreme leftist politicians to states that promise a few slivers of freedom and normalcy .
But , with the wave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come a wave of change to the culture of the places they arrive .
Shadowy much-quoted “ experts ” have stated that the “ new normal ” is here to stay Case in point , a new provision approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the Bay Area is now requiring employees to work from home at least three days a week even after the alleged pandemic .
The provision states that forcing these workers to work from home instead of commuting via cars or public transport will reduce “ Greenhouse Gas Emissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footprint ” of the area .
The goals of greenhouse gas reduction were set and agreed to previously , no doubt following the mandates set by the United Nations and international foundations .
According to the Mail Online , A new proposal could require Californians to work remotely three days a week – even after the COVID-19 pandemic – to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to aid in environmental efforts .
A number of Bay Area residents , including employees at large tech firms , were concerned over a new proposal approved by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controversial proposal would effectively ensure that sizable , office-based companies kept 60 per cent of their workers at home on any given workday to curb climate change .
‘ Given the changes in travel patterns during the coronavirus pandemic , there was strong support for bolder policies on this front in the Final Blueprint , including a mandate for office-based employers , ’ the proposal read .
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- Trends & Strategies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategy achieves equity goals , a complementary strategy to expand internet access in underserved communities was added to the Economy Element as well.
’ ‘ There is an opportunity to do things that could not have been done in the past , ’ said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf , a commission member and proposal supporter , per NBC News .
Does that last little bit sound familiar to you ?
In the past , tyrants in the United States had to at least hide the fact that they were capitalizing on a crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lip service had to be given to freedom and “ democracy ” ( even though the United States isn ’ t a democracy , it ’ s a Republic ) .
Your way of life , stressful as it was , has been changed forever .
There is no intent to ever give it back .
In fact , the stressful days of commuting , endlessly yammering coworkers , and fluorescent lighting , when it is compared to the miserable existence you will suffer through in the near future , something you will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless you choose to do something about it .
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By Robert Wheeler
“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Those were the words of Saul Alinsky, author of Rules for Radicals, a book in which he describes Lucifer as the “very first radical.”
Later, Rahm Emmanuel, Obama’s Chief of Staff who wanted to mandate national civilian service and who donated his time during the Gulf War to repair damaged Israeli tanks as well as oversaw a cesspit torture state as mayor of Chicago, would paraphrase Alinsky when, during the 2008 financial crash, he stated, “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. I mean, it’s an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before.”
Fast forward to 2020, COVID-19 is now the “crisis” that shouldn’t be wasted
As the COVID-19 restrictions began in earnest in March, 2020, Emmanuel once again reprised his paraphrase which has now become more of a slogan for him than Alinsky. “Never allow a crisis to go to waste,” Emanuel said. “Start planning for the future. This has to be the last pandemic that creates an economic depression. We’re going to have more pandemics, but this has to be the last economic depression.”
Emmanuel needn’t worry. This crisis, manufactured or not, is not going to waste. In fact, COVID is proving to be the biggest gift to totalitarian governments, pharmaceutical companies, and major corporations we have seen since 9/11. Indeed, for these institutions, Christmas came early this year.
Most major corporations have been able to hold on through months of idiotic and fascistic shutdowns and lockdowns (a prison term, it should be noted). Small and independently run businesses have been disappearing by the trainload.
Big corporations thrive, while people are left hopeless, stressed, and considering suicide
Increased poverty allows for increased control as well as for the direction of broken hopeless people into action desired by governments and Deep State color revolutions. Increased medical surveillance under the guise of “contact tracing” is giving rise to a surveillance state at the personal level foreseen by researchers long ago. (Here’s some information on surviving extreme poverty from a person who has been there.)
Now, forced mask-wearing and the elimination of normal human contact has resulted in a bleak non-human “new normal” that is seeing suicide skyrocket and personal relationships dissolve. Stress, depression, and hopelessness are on the rise as well. The mental health of the populace is decreasing dramatically. We will never get back to the normal that everyone is hoping for.
Become an Activist Post Patron for $1 per month at Patreon.
Many people are holding on to the false hope of “maybe next year will be better,” the truth is that, unless something miraculous happens, it won’t be. In fact, it may be worse. Food shortages are not coming, they are here. External and internal refugees are leaving war-ravaged areas as well as areas currently being ravaged by natural disasters. They are also leaving states run by extreme leftist politicians to states that promise a few slivers of freedom and normalcy. But, with the wave of “refugees,” there will also come a wave of change to the culture of the places they arrive.
Shadowy much-quoted “experts” have stated that the “new normal” is here to stay
Case in point, a new provision approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the Bay Area is now requiring employees to work from home at least three days a week even after the alleged pandemic.
The reason? Climate Change.
The provision states that forcing these workers to work from home instead of commuting via cars or public transport will reduce “Greenhouse Gas Emissions” and thus reduce the “carbon footprint” of the area. The goals of greenhouse gas reduction were set and agreed to previously, no doubt following the mandates set by the United Nations and international foundations.
According to the Mail Online,
A new proposal could require Californians to work remotely three days a week – even after the COVID-19 pandemic – to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to aid in environmental efforts. A number of Bay Area residents, including employees at large tech firms, were concerned over a new proposal approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on Wednesday. The controversial proposal would effectively ensure that sizable, office-based companies kept 60 per cent of their workers at home on any given workday to curb climate change. ‘Given the changes in travel patterns during the coronavirus pandemic, there was strong support for bolder policies on this front in the Final Blueprint, including a mandate for office-based employers,’ the proposal read. ‘To ensure this strategy achieves equity goals, a complementary strategy to expand internet access in underserved communities was added to the Economy Element as well.’ . . . . . ‘There is an opportunity to do things that could not have been done in the past,’ said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, a commission member and proposal supporter, per NBC News.
Does that last little bit sound familiar to you? In the past, tyrants in the United States had to at least hide the fact that they were capitalizing on a crisis, even if it was imagined. Lip service had to be given to freedom and “democracy” (even though the United States isn’t a democracy, it’s a Republic).
Your way of life, stressful as it was, has been changed forever.
There is no intent to ever give it back. In fact, the stressful days of commuting, endlessly yammering coworkers, and fluorescent lighting, when it is compared to the miserable existence you will suffer through in the near future, something you will think of fondly.
That is, unless you choose to do something about it.
Don’t comply out of fear or shame.
Don’t comply at all.
If you want to live free…
Just.
Live.
Free.
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activistpost--2020-10-21--China “Pwns” Us: How the Chinese Are Buying Up America

The People ’ s Republic of China isn ’ t exactly a favorite of the American public .
Since the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak of early 2020 , Americans are questioning whether or not all of that cheap plastic junk from Wal-Mart doesn ’ t come with a hidden cost .
It ’ s not just about the virus : There is also the spectre of deindustrialization , which has been a social disaster for the United States , particularly the rust belt .
What ’ s more , Tucker Carlson and others reported during the early days of the Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dependent on China for basic medical supplies , such as penicillin .
Carlson ’ s comments are incredibly important , especially when we begin drilling down further into just how reliant the United States is on China : 97 percent of all antibiotics and 80 percent of all active ingredients in American pharmaceuticals come from China .
In 2017 alone , the United States imported a whopping $ 4.6 billion in foodstuffs from the People ’ s Republic of China .
The corporate press has largely been silent on this matter , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long history of sympathy for the People ’ s Republic of China and virtually all enemies of America and liberty .
But there is also a deep presence by the People ’ s Republic of China in the United States , both in our media and in our economy , specifically in the real estate market .
If it sounds insane to you that United States laws allow a hostile foreign power to own both media and land in this country , well , you ’ re not alone .
And while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making a mountain out of a molehill , if you read the following article you will probably be amazed at just how deep the rabbithole of Chinese influence in the American media and economy goes .
This is nothing less than the defining national security issue of our age .
China Buying U.S. Land : How Much Land Does China Own in the U.S. ?
American prosperity has largely been built on a dual foundation : cheap land , expensive labor .
Until Ted Kennedy ’ s Immigration Act of 1965 , Ronald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NAFTA opened up the floodgates of Third World immigration ( both legal and illegal ) this formula basically held firm .
When there was not enough labor , employers had to pay more rather than simply importing massive amounts of cheap labor from countries with little in the way of worker protections .
The same laws allowing for a massive influx of cheap labor have also destabilized the American real estate market : More buyers means more demand means higher prices for those looking to buy a home .
There are a myriad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among them that family formation is more expensive and thus less attainable for the average young American worker in the 21st Century than it was in years past .
But beyond this , there is the problem of allowing foreign nationals to own real estate in the United States , a practice that is outlawed in a number of countries .
Where foreign nationals are allowed to own real estate , there are often restrictions on where they can buy and how much they can own .
The reasons for this hardly need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyway : First , the citizens of a nation have first claim on the land there .
Second , it is potentially dangerous to allow too much of a nation ’ s land to fall into the hands of foreigners .
Currently 30 million acres of American farmland is owned by foreign investors or fully 2.2 percent of all American farmland .
For context , that ’ s an area roughly the size of Mississippi or Pennsylvania These are effectively absentee landlords who own some of the best real estate in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owned 191,000 acres worth $ 1.9 billion as of 2019 .
This might not sound like a lot , but Chinese ownership of American farmland has exploded dramatically over the last decade .
Indeed , there has been a tenfold expansion of Chinese ownership of farmland in the United States in less than a decade .
Six states — Hawaii , Iowa , Minnesota , Mississippi , North Dakota and Oklahoma — currently ban foreign ownership of farmland .
Massive Chinese investment in American farmland is troubling for one very obvious reason : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation in the hands of a hostile foreign power .
But there is also the social cost of allowing foreign buyers who have effectively unlimited resources to compete on the real estate market with smaller domestic buyers .
It is understandable if no one reading this has any tears to shed for Big Aggie , but the real victims of this are smaller landholders .
For those concerned about environmental issues , ask yourself who is more likely to practice good stewardship of the land — American farmers or Chinese bureaucrats thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the U.S .
In addition to their farmland holdings , China owns more residential real estate than any other foreign country , which has a significant impact on the real estate market on the West Coast .
Sound far-fetched ?
According to Market Watch , “ Chinese buyers accounted for roughly 25 percent of total foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate.
” Canada was far behind at a relatively scant 9 percent .
The article specifically mentions Chinese investment in California real estate as a driving force behind high housing prices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s worth noting that many of these properties are owned as rental properties by absentee landlords .
Again , who is going to care more about the quality of tenant life ?
An American down the street or a Chinese bureaucrat thousands of miles away ?
Precious little is written in the major media in the United States about this epidemic of Chinese ownership of American land and real estate .
Even less is written about the influence and leverage that the People ’ s Republic of China has within the corporate media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the corporate directors of media firms having close financial ties to China that are little known to the American public .
This creates a financial incentive to white wash the actions of the People ’ s Republic of China , both domestically and abroad .
Recall the way that the media bristled at calling COVID-19 “ the China Virus ” or “ Wuhan Coronavirus.
” There is a reason for this beyond simple political correctness .
Many in the upper echelons of the corporate media have a vested interest in protecting the reputation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China .
Take Carlos Slim , the largest shareholder of The New York Times , who controls about a third of the board .
His other ventures have very close ties to Chinese firms that are directly tied to the Chinese government .
His Giant Motors is engaged in joint operations with China ’ s JAC Motors to penetrate the Latin American market .
This was an attempt to work around the Trump Administration ’ s aggressive trade policies against China .
America Movil , his mobile phone company , has partnered with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colombia .
Huawei is a proven threat to American security and wants to end federal restrictions on their access to 5G technology .
Jeff Bezos , Amazon CEO and owner of the Washington Post .
Many of Amazon ’ s biggest-selling products , such as the Echo and the Kindle , are manufactured in China by low-wage , low-skill labor .
Bezos ’ cheerleading for the People ’ s Republic of China is much more explicit than that of Slim : The Washington Post includes a supplement called “ China Watch ” which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s official media arm .
The fact that this is a paid advertising supplement shouldn ’ t calm any worries about the PRC ’ s influence over at the Post — it effectively means that Bezos is accepting money from the Chinese government to run official Chinese propaganda in an American newspaper .
CNN is a property of WarnerMedia , which is very closely tied to the People ’ s Republic of China .
They have a $ 50 million investment deal with the PRC .
Specifically , this is an investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company ( in as much as such things exist in the PRC ) subject to the censorship of the Chinese government .
It is worth remembering how CNN fawned over the Chinese reaction to the Wuhan Coronavirus in the early days of the pandemic .
Both MSNBC and NBC are owned by NBC Universal who have a partnership with China ’ s state-run media , Xinhua , to cooperate on international news .
The United States State Department has identified Xinhua as “ foreign missions , ” effectively Chinese propaganda outfits with no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s more , CMC Partners , an investment group with direct technological and financial oversight from Beijing , now has full ownership of Oriental Dreamworks , formerly owned by NBC Universal .
ABC arguably has the strongest ties with the Chinese economy .
The Chinese government and state-owned enterprises provided significant support for the $ 3.6 trillion cost of building a Disney World in Shanghai .
ESPN , another ABC property , told staff to not disparage the Communist regime and , where possible , to avoid the topic entirely .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach ’ s criticism of the Chinese regime , American media properties effectively siding with China over America .
Bloomberg is heavily invested in China , which is perhaps why Michael Bloomberg refuses to even refer to the People ’ s Republic of China as a dictatorship .
For Bloomberg , it is a far more insidious relationship than other American media companies : They have sent $ 150 billion into Chinese bond markets to 364 countries .
Out of the 364,159 were directly controlled by the Chinese government .
Bloomberg ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Chinese Communist Party .
In 2014 , they squashed a story about the wealth of the Chinese elites .
They leveraged a non-disclosure agreement to silence both a reporter based in Beijing and his wife , neither of whom ever worked for Bloomberg .
Lest one think that this is simply an example of companies seeking to do good business in a large and emerging market , it is worth noting that conservative media outlets are far less likely to be invested in China and when they are , they tend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mainstream , liberal counterparts .
News Corp , for example , the parent company of Fox News , has effectively abandoned trying to penetrate China in any significant way .
Finally , there is the question of communication infrastructure in the United States .
In February 2020 , Attorney General William Barr warned Americans that we were losing the war to roll out 5G networks both domestically and abroad .
The economic concern here is not insignificant : There ’ s tons of money in 5G infrastructure and it ’ s much better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans than to the People ’ s Republic of China .
However , especially in the wake of the Huawei security scandal , it is worth asking whether or not any American data is safe in a world where the Chinese control the dominant mobile telecommunications infrastructure .
There ’ s no “ smoking gun ” per se , but there is a heck of a lot of smoke when it comes to Chinese influence in the American media ecosystem .
One step beyond this is the literal ownership of Chinese propaganda media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International is effectively the Chinese equivalent of Radio Free Europe .
It broadcasts PRC propaganda all around the world , including in the United States .
They own ten radio stations in the United States , which might not sound like a lot until you consider that they ’ re in most of the major American media markets including Atlanta , Houston , Boston , Las Vegas and two in the Washington , D.C. metro area .
It can also be accessed basically anywhere in the world via Internet or shortwave .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s penetration in the American media is not limited to a few AM radio stations , either .
Beginning in 2012 , the People ’ s Republic of China began looking for ways to penetrate the American film market .
Specifically , China has sought to create inroads into owning American film distribution .
This effectively allows them a veto over films that might run contrary to the PRC ’ s goals for its image abroad .
This could be something as simple as squashing a movie revolving around protests .
They can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sort of soft propaganda for the Chinese regime , such as the Disney nature documentary Born In China .
Dalian Wanda is a Chinese firm that stands as an exemplar of how Chinese penetration of the American media market will work .
It is , since 2012 , the owner of the AMC theater chain , which it then used to purchase Carmike Cinemas .
When taken together , these two companies form the largest chain of theaters in the United States , giving a Chinese firm a massive amount of leverage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parent company , Dalian Wanda , has been very candid about its intention to use ownership of these chains to promote Chinese interests in the United States .
The bottom line is , don ’ t expect to see any films about Tibet or the Hong Kong protests in AMC theaters anytime soon .
Dalian Wanda and other Chinese firms are also looking to acquire significant stakes in American film production companies , controlling the content that Americans — and , of course , the world market — can see from the very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2016 .
This is the studio responsible for such international hits as : Godzilla : King of the Monsters , The Dark Knight , Jurassic Park : Fallen Kingdom and many others .
Paramount Pictures wanted to sell 49 percent of its shares to Dalian Wanda , however the deal fell through .
Instead , they formed a partnership with Chinese media companies Shanghai Film Group and Huahua Media .
In addition to pro-Chinese propaganda , China can and has used their leverage in the American film market to begin pushing anti-American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article “ China : Economic Power , Political Enigma ” in Washington Quarterly , he details how film companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party have glorified the 9/11 attacks .
Coming soon to a movie theater near you .
The PRC has likewise made inroads into the lucrative and popular gaming market .
For many young people , the preferred form of media is not movies or even television , but gaming .
Chinese companies are now in control of Riot Games , Epic Games , and Cryptic Studios .
This means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumed by children and young adults , able to insert various forms of subtle propaganda into their favorite games .
But the real concern might not even be a hostile foreign power propagandizing to your children through the medium of video games .
It might be the technological and military capabilities that China has access to when they purchase video game companies .
The United States military has worked in the past with large research universities to come up with realistic training simulations leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also TikTok , the Chinese social media platform popular with “ Zoomers ” that was little more than Chinese spyware .
The Trump Administration moved to either ban it or force China to sell it to an American firm .
This represents the first significant pushback against Chinese infiltration of the American media and economy , but we sincerely hope that it will not be the last .
The Fight Against Communist Chinese Influence in America In February 2020 , the Trump Administration announced that five state-run Chinese “ media ” companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Network , China Radio International , Hai Tian Development USA Inc. and Xinhua News Agency ) would no longer be recognized as such , but would instead be called by their proper names — they will now be treated as foreign embassies .
In June of that same year , the Trump Administration added an additional four state-run media entities to that list : China Central Television , China News Service , the Global Times and the People ’ s Daily .
This was in part thanks to increased use of these media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States .
China retaliated in March by revoking the press credentials of three reporters from the New York Times , Washington Post and Wall Street Journal before expelling them from the country .
PRC officials were very candid that this was in direct response to American actions to curb and monitor the activity of Chinese propaganda outlets in the United States .
The tangible effect of this is that the companies now have to disclose to the government who works for them , as well as share all hiring and firing decisions with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now have to register with the State Department all properties rented and owned within the United States .
Before they can purchase or lease new property , they will have to obtain approval from the State Department .
It is worth noting that Western media outlets operate under far more strict rules in China than their Chinese counterparts do in the United States .
It is unsurprising that the People ’ s Republic of China would do anything within its power to expand its global reach and to influence public opinion abroad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more Westerners are becoming skeptical of the relationship between the PRC and the West .
However , what is surprising is how little the United States and other Western governments have done to prevent Chinese penetration of their economy and culture .
It may or may not be troubling when foreign nationals own real estate and media within the United States .
There are solid arguments in either direction .
However , one would be hard pressed to make the case that allowing the People ’ s Republic of China — a rogue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief rival of the United States internationally and an enemy of liberty around the world — any influence in the American real estate market and media is a mistake of potentially world-changing proportions .
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By Alex Horsman
The People’s Republic of China isn’t exactly a favorite of the American public. Since the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak of early 2020, Americans are questioning whether or not all of that cheap plastic junk from Wal-Mart doesn’t come with a hidden cost.
It’s not just about the virus: There is also the spectre of deindustrialization, which has been a social disaster for the United States, particularly the rust belt. What’s more, Tucker Carlson and others reported during the early days of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak that the United States was dependent on China for basic medical supplies, such as penicillin.
Carlson’s comments are incredibly important, especially when we begin drilling down further into just how reliant the United States is on China: 97 percent of all antibiotics and 80 percent of all active ingredients in American pharmaceuticals come from China. In 2017 alone, the United States imported a whopping $4.6 billion in foodstuffs from the People’s Republic of China.
The corporate press has largely been silent on this matter, which isn’t surprising: They have a long history of sympathy for the People’s Republic of China and virtually all enemies of America and liberty. But there is also a deep presence by the People’s Republic of China in the United States, both in our media and in our economy, specifically in the real estate market.
If it sounds insane to you that United States laws allow a hostile foreign power to own both media and land in this country, well, you’re not alone. And while it might sound like we’re making a mountain out of a molehill, if you read the following article you will probably be amazed at just how deep the rabbithole of Chinese influence in the American media and economy goes.
This is nothing less than the defining national security issue of our age.
China Buying U.S. Land: How Much Land Does China Own in the U.S.?
American prosperity has largely been built on a dual foundation: cheap land, expensive labor. Until Ted Kennedy’s Immigration Act of 1965, Ronald Reagan’s Amnesty of 1986 and NAFTA opened up the floodgates of Third World immigration (both legal and illegal) this formula basically held firm.
When there was not enough labor, employers had to pay more rather than simply importing massive amounts of cheap labor from countries with little in the way of worker protections.
The same laws allowing for a massive influx of cheap labor have also destabilized the American real estate market: More buyers means more demand means higher prices for those looking to buy a home.
There are a myriad of social consequences from this, chief among them that family formation is more expensive and thus less attainable for the average young American worker in the 21st Century than it was in years past.
But beyond this, there is the problem of allowing foreign nationals to own real estate in the United States, a practice that is outlawed in a number of countries. Where foreign nationals are allowed to own real estate, there are often restrictions on where they can buy and how much they can own.
The reasons for this hardly need explaining, but we will do so anyway: First, the citizens of a nation have first claim on the land there. Second, it is potentially dangerous to allow too much of a nation’s land to fall into the hands of foreigners.
Currently 30 million acres of American farmland is owned by foreign investors or fully 2.2 percent of all American farmland. For context, that’s an area roughly the size of Mississippi or Pennsylvania These are effectively absentee landlords who own some of the best real estate in the United States.
For its part, China owned 191,000 acres worth $1.9 billion as of 2019. This might not sound like a lot, but Chinese ownership of American farmland has exploded dramatically over the last decade. Indeed, there has been a tenfold expansion of Chinese ownership of farmland in the United States in less than a decade.
Six states — Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota and Oklahoma — currently ban foreign ownership of farmland.
Massive Chinese investment in American farmland is troubling for one very obvious reason: It puts the food security of the nation in the hands of a hostile foreign power. But there is also the social cost of allowing foreign buyers who have effectively unlimited resources to compete on the real estate market with smaller domestic buyers.
It is understandable if no one reading this has any tears to shed for Big Aggie, but the real victims of this are smaller landholders. For those concerned about environmental issues, ask yourself who is more likely to practice good stewardship of the land — American farmers or Chinese bureaucrats thousands of miles away.
Chinese Real Estate Investors in the U.S.
In addition to their farmland holdings, China owns more residential real estate than any other foreign country, which has a significant impact on the real estate market on the West Coast. Sound far-fetched?
According to Market Watch, “Chinese buyers accounted for roughly 25 percent of total foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate.” Canada was far behind at a relatively scant 9 percent.
The article specifically mentions Chinese investment in California real estate as a driving force behind high housing prices in the Golden State. It’s worth noting that many of these properties are owned as rental properties by absentee landlords. Again, who is going to care more about the quality of tenant life?
An American down the street or a Chinese bureaucrat thousands of miles away?
Modern Chinese Propaganda and the Corporate Media
Precious little is written in the major media in the United States about this epidemic of Chinese ownership of American land and real estate. Even less is written about the influence and leverage that the People’s Republic of China has within the corporate media.
This often takes the form of the corporate directors of media firms having close financial ties to China that are little known to the American public. This creates a financial incentive to white wash the actions of the People’s Republic of China, both domestically and abroad.
Recall the way that the media bristled at calling COVID-19 “the China Virus” or “Wuhan Coronavirus.” There is a reason for this beyond simple political correctness. Many in the upper echelons of the corporate media have a vested interest in protecting the reputation of the People’s Republic of China.
The New York Times (NYT)
Take Carlos Slim, the largest shareholder of The New York Times, who controls about a third of the board. His other ventures have very close ties to Chinese firms that are directly tied to the Chinese government. His Giant Motors is engaged in joint operations with China’s JAC Motors to penetrate the Latin American market.
This was an attempt to work around the Trump Administration’s aggressive trade policies against China. America Movil, his mobile phone company, has partnered with Huawei Technologies to sell 5G technology in Colombia. Huawei is a proven threat to American security and wants to end federal restrictions on their access to 5G technology.
Washington Post (WaPo)
Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO and owner of the Washington Post. Many of Amazon’s biggest-selling products, such as the Echo and the Kindle, are manufactured in China by low-wage, low-skill labor.
Bezos’ cheerleading for the People’s Republic of China is much more explicit than that of Slim: The Washington Post includes a supplement called “China Watch” which is written directly by the Chinese government’s official media arm.
The fact that this is a paid advertising supplement shouldn’t calm any worries about the PRC’s influence over at the Post — it effectively means that Bezos is accepting money from the Chinese government to run official Chinese propaganda in an American newspaper.
Cable News Network (CNN)
CNN is a property of WarnerMedia, which is very closely tied to the People’s Republic of China. They have a $50 million investment deal with the PRC. Specifically, this is an investment in China Media Capital, a private company (in as much as such things exist in the PRC) subject to the censorship of the Chinese government.
It is worth remembering how CNN fawned over the Chinese reaction to the Wuhan Coronavirus in the early days of the pandemic.
National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Both MSNBC and NBC are owned by NBC Universal who have a partnership with China’s state-run media, Xinhua, to cooperate on international news. The United States State Department has identified Xinhua as “foreign missions,” effectively Chinese propaganda outfits with no independence from the Chinese government.
What’s more, CMC Partners, an investment group with direct technological and financial oversight from Beijing, now has full ownership of Oriental Dreamworks, formerly owned by NBC Universal.
American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
ABC arguably has the strongest ties with the Chinese economy. The Chinese government and state-owned enterprises provided significant support for the $3.6 trillion cost of building a Disney World in Shanghai.
ESPN, another ABC property, told staff to not disparage the Communist regime and, where possible, to avoid the topic entirely. This was during the fracas over an NBA coach’s criticism of the Chinese regime, American media properties effectively siding with China over America.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg is heavily invested in China, which is perhaps why Michael Bloomberg refuses to even refer to the People’s Republic of China as a dictatorship.
For Bloomberg, it is a far more insidious relationship than other American media companies: They have sent $150 billion into Chinese bond markets to 364 countries. Out of the 364,159 were directly controlled by the Chinese government.
Bloomberg’s media arm has been a willing servant of the Chinese Communist Party. In 2014, they squashed a story about the wealth of the Chinese elites. They leveraged a non-disclosure agreement to silence both a reporter based in Beijing and his wife, neither of whom ever worked for Bloomberg.
Lest one think that this is simply an example of companies seeking to do good business in a large and emerging market, it is worth noting that conservative media outlets are far less likely to be invested in China and when they are, they tend to be significantly less invested than their mainstream, liberal counterparts.
News Corp, for example, the parent company of Fox News, has effectively abandoned trying to penetrate China in any significant way.
Finally, there is the question of communication infrastructure in the United States. In February 2020, Attorney General William Barr warned Americans that we were losing the war to roll out 5G networks both domestically and abroad.
The economic concern here is not insignificant: There’s tons of money in 5G infrastructure and it’s much better that this go in the pockets of Americans than to the People’s Republic of China.
However, especially in the wake of the Huawei security scandal, it is worth asking whether or not any American data is safe in a world where the Chinese control the dominant mobile telecommunications infrastructure.
There’s no “smoking gun” per se, but there is a heck of a lot of smoke when it comes to Chinese influence in the American media ecosystem. One step beyond this is the literal ownership of Chinese propaganda media in the United States.
Meet China Radio International: China’s Equivalent to Radio Free Europe
China Radio International is effectively the Chinese equivalent of Radio Free Europe. It broadcasts PRC propaganda all around the world, including in the United States.
They own ten radio stations in the United States, which might not sound like a lot until you consider that they’re in most of the major American media markets including Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Las Vegas and two in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
It can also be accessed basically anywhere in the world via Internet or shortwave.
China Buys Hollywood: Chinese Penetration in the Film Market
The People’s Republic of China’s penetration in the American media is not limited to a few AM radio stations, either.
Beginning in 2012, the People’s Republic of China began looking for ways to penetrate the American film market. Specifically, China has sought to create inroads into owning American film distribution. This effectively allows them a veto over films that might run contrary to the PRC’s goals for its image abroad.
This could be something as simple as squashing a movie revolving around protests. They can also help to promote films that are a sort of soft propaganda for the Chinese regime, such as the Disney nature documentary Born In China.
Dalian Wanda is a Chinese firm that stands as an exemplar of how Chinese penetration of the American media market will work. It is, since 2012, the owner of the AMC theater chain, which it then used to purchase Carmike Cinemas.
When taken together, these two companies form the largest chain of theaters in the United States, giving a Chinese firm a massive amount of leverage over the American movie marketplace. The parent company, Dalian Wanda, has been very candid about its intention to use ownership of these chains to promote Chinese interests in the United States.
The bottom line is, don’t expect to see any films about Tibet or the Hong Kong protests in AMC theaters anytime soon.
Dalian Wanda and other Chinese firms are also looking to acquire significant stakes in American film production companies, controlling the content that Americans — and, of course, the world market — can see from the very source.
Dalian Wanda purchased Legendary Entertainment in 2016. This is the studio responsible for such international hits as: Godzilla: King of the Monsters, The Dark Knight, Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom and many others.
Paramount Pictures wanted to sell 49 percent of its shares to Dalian Wanda, however the deal fell through. Instead, they formed a partnership with Chinese media companies Shanghai Film Group and Huahua Media.
In addition to pro-Chinese propaganda, China can and has used their leverage in the American film market to begin pushing anti-American propaganda.
In Joshua Kurlantzick’s article “China: Economic Power, Political Enigma” in Washington Quarterly, he details how film companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party have glorified the 9/11 attacks.
Coming soon to a movie theater near you.
TikTok Controversy: China Controls the Algorithm
The PRC has likewise made inroads into the lucrative and popular gaming market. For many young people, the preferred form of media is not movies or even television, but gaming. Chinese companies are now in control of Riot Games, Epic Games, and Cryptic Studios.
This means that China will now be controlling media consumed by children and young adults, able to insert various forms of subtle propaganda into their favorite games.
But the real concern might not even be a hostile foreign power propagandizing to your children through the medium of video games. It might be the technological and military capabilities that China has access to when they purchase video game companies.
The United States military has worked in the past with large research universities to come up with realistic training simulations leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
And, of course, there was also TikTok, the Chinese social media platform popular with “Zoomers” that was little more than Chinese spyware. The Trump Administration moved to either ban it or force China to sell it to an American firm.
This represents the first significant pushback against Chinese infiltration of the American media and economy, but we sincerely hope that it will not be the last.
The Fight Against Communist Chinese Influence in America
In February 2020, the Trump Administration announced that five state-run Chinese “media” companies (China Daily Distribution CorpChina Global Television Network, China Radio International, Hai Tian Development USA Inc. and Xinhua News Agency) would no longer be recognized as such, but would instead be called by their proper names — they will now be treated as foreign embassies.
In June of that same year, the Trump Administration added an additional four state-run media entities to that list: China Central Television, China News Service, the Global Times and the People’s Daily. This was in part thanks to increased use of these media arms as propaganda outlets in the United States.
China retaliated in March by revoking the press credentials of three reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal before expelling them from the country.
PRC officials were very candid that this was in direct response to American actions to curb and monitor the activity of Chinese propaganda outlets in the United States.
The tangible effect of this is that the companies now have to disclose to the government who works for them, as well as share all hiring and firing decisions with the State Department. They likewise will now have to register with the State Department all properties rented and owned within the United States.
Before they can purchase or lease new property, they will have to obtain approval from the State Department. It is worth noting that Western media outlets operate under far more strict rules in China than their Chinese counterparts do in the United States.
It is unsurprising that the People’s Republic of China would do anything within its power to expand its global reach and to influence public opinion abroad, especially at a time when more and more Westerners are becoming skeptical of the relationship between the PRC and the West.
However, what is surprising is how little the United States and other Western governments have done to prevent Chinese penetration of their economy and culture.
It may or may not be troubling when foreign nationals own real estate and media within the United States. There are solid arguments in either direction.
However, one would be hard pressed to make the case that allowing the People’s Republic of China — a rogue state by virtually any definition, the chief rival of the United States internationally and an enemy of liberty around the world — any influence in the American real estate market and media is a mistake of potentially world-changing proportions.
Source: Libertas Bella
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activistpost--2020-10-21--PURGED With The Last American Vagabond!

PURGED With The Last American Vagabond!

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activistpost--2020-10-21--Ireland To Impose 6-Week National Lockdown, Estimates 150,000 Job Losses

Ireland will be the first European country to return to a nationwide shutdown as COVID-19 cases rise , Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Monday .
Nonessential retail businesses are ordered to close .
Residents are expected to stay within about 3 miles of their homes , except for work and other essential activities .
The country is entering its highest level of coronavirus restrictions for six weeks , beginning midnight Wednesday night .
The country expects 150,000 people to lose their jobs over the next “ couple of days , ” Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , acting before it ’ s too late , ” Varadkar said during the news conference Monday .
“ Our objective is to change the structure of the virus to flatten the curve again to get it under control.
” The government told residents to stay home and exercise only within 5 kilometers ( about 3 miles ) of their homes .
Police will continue to use road checkpoints to deter longer and nonessential journeys .
Varadkar said there will be a penalty for travel beyond that distance , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will be exemptions for work and essential purposes .
Ireland has seen nearly 51,000 confirmed cases and more than 1,850 deaths , according to the nation ’ s Department of Health .
Cases have risen by 75 % since the beginning of September , and the infection rate is 261 cases for every 100,000 people .
The country has a population of nearly 5 million .
Bars and restaurants will only be allowed to offer take-out services , but schools and essential stores will remain open .
Martin said some people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share custody of a child , could “ link up ” with another household to avoid social isolation .
The government estimates the costs for unemployment benefits and grants to support the economy to be about €200 million ( $ 236.5 million ) per week , Varadkar said .
Over six weeks the estimate is about €1.5 billion ( $ 1.77 billion ) , he said .
That ’ s not taking into account the potential drop in tax revenue from business closures .
“ To business people , who will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pubs tomorrow , I want you to know that you ’ ve done nothing wrong , ” he said .
“ We ’ re going to help you through this by ensuring that there ’ s a weekly grant for every week that you ’ re closed , based on your turnover in 2019.
” Ireland is upping its pandemic unemployment checks and is asking for commercial landlords to give their tenants a break , he said .
He also asked that business owners hold off on laying off their staff , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Just over two weeks ago , Ireland ’ s government rejected the recommendation by public health experts to impose this level of a national lockdown , according to the BBC .
Instead , the country implemented a limited number of restrictions on gatherings and recommended people work remotely .
Varadkar stressed the government tried to avoid a national shutdown and said the objective is to flatten the virus ’ curve .
“ Lockdowns save lives , but they also come with huge costs : human , social , economic and psychological , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure the second wave is only a ripple , but that depends on all of us.
” Reese Oxner is an intern on NPR ’ s News Desk .
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By Reese Oxner
Ireland will be the first European country to return to a nationwide shutdown as COVID-19 cases rise, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Monday.
Nonessential retail businesses are ordered to close. Residents are expected to stay within about 3 miles of their homes, except for work and other essential activities.
The country is entering its highest level of coronavirus restrictions for six weeks, beginning midnight Wednesday night. The country expects 150,000 people to lose their jobs over the next “couple of days,” Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said.
“We’re making a preemptive strike against the virus, acting before it’s too late,” Varadkar said during the news conference Monday. “Our objective is to change the structure of the virus to flatten the curve again to get it under control.”
The government told residents to stay home and exercise only within 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) of their homes. Police will continue to use road checkpoints to deter longer and nonessential journeys.
Varadkar said there will be a penalty for travel beyond that distance, but he added that details are being finalized. There will be exemptions for work and essential purposes.
Ireland has seen nearly 51,000 confirmed cases and more than 1,850 deaths, according to the nation’s Department of Health. Cases have risen by 75% since the beginning of September, and the infection rate is 261 cases for every 100,000 people.
The country has a population of nearly 5 million.
Bars and restaurants will only be allowed to offer take-out services, but schools and essential stores will remain open.
Martin said some people, including adults living alone and parents who share custody of a child, could “link up” with another household to avoid social isolation.
The government estimates the costs for unemployment benefits and grants to support the economy to be about €200 million ($236.5 million) per week, Varadkar said.
Over six weeks the estimate is about €1.5 billion ($1.77 billion), he said. That’s not taking into account the potential drop in tax revenue from business closures.
“To business people, who will have to close their shops, gyms, restaurants and pubs tomorrow, I want you to know that you’ve done nothing wrong,” he said. “We’re going to help you through this by ensuring that there’s a weekly grant for every week that you’re closed, based on your turnover in 2019.”
Ireland is upping its pandemic unemployment checks and is asking for commercial landlords to give their tenants a break, he said. He also asked that business owners hold off on laying off their staff, adding that the government would provide assistance.
Just over two weeks ago, Ireland’s government rejected the recommendation by public health experts to impose this level of a national lockdown, according to the BBC. Instead, the country implemented a limited number of restrictions on gatherings and recommended people work remotely.
Varadkar stressed the government tried to avoid a national shutdown and said the objective is to flatten the virus’ curve.
“Lockdowns save lives, but they also come with huge costs: human, social, economic and psychological,” Varadkar said. “We can make sure the second wave is only a ripple, but that depends on all of us.”
Reese Oxner is an intern on NPR’s News Desk.
Source: NPR
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activistpost--2020-10-21--US Dollar Is Almost Dead: What’s Next?

US Dollar Is Almost Dead: What’s Next?

RED ALERT !
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Dollar Is Dying — Banks Initiate Massive Shorts , Cryptocurrency is Skyrocketing shows how the big banks are betting now .
The video says banks see a bitcoin price of $ 140,000 .
Coinbase shows that bitcoin is now about $ 12,000 .
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon once called bitcoin a “ fraud ” , but now he ’ s leading Wall Street ’ s push into cryptocurrencies .
JP Morgan Chase is America ’ s largest bank by assets with over $ 2.62 trillion in assets and is one of the largest banks in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morgan became the first U.S. bank to create a digital coin representing a fiat currency .
The JPM Coin is based on blockchain technology enabling the instantaneous transfer of payments between institutional clients .
The Dangerous War THEY ARE HIDING From You | Lines Are drawn links to the free online course on October 22 : Survive And Prosper Through The Economic Downturn and Economic Power Grab .
Mark Moss says the course will show you how to navigate this tricky market and protect yourself when the inevitable crash comes .
He says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months could determine which side of the FINAL wealth transfer you will be on.
” Moss warns : “ Inflation is class war .
And it ’ s not just between two classes , those who depend on wages/earned income and those reaping the trillions in unearned income and wealth .
There are warring classes fractured by age , demographics , political loyalties , and issues of who ’ s hoarding what .
Those who don ’ t see the battle lines being drawn will be surprised by the acceleration of the unraveling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have many choices or options as it all comes crashing down.
” The War On Cash Is Over – Do This Now is a July 2020 video that discusses the financial shocks in 1907 , 1933 , and 1971 when President Richard Nixon severed the dollar from gold .
Are You Prepared For Imminent US Digital Dollar ?
points out that since the establishment of the Federal Reserve in 1913 , the value of US dollar has declined so much that it is worth almost nothing now .
When President Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ link to gold in 1971 explains that Nixon ’ s decoupling of the dollar from gold in 1971 had major consequences that will shock most Americans .
1971 : The Year That Changed Everything links to the informative site WTF Happened In 1971 ?
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Mark Moss warns that the Fourth Monetary Shock – the end of physical currency – is imminent and will leave people in a precarious position who have not diversified with cyrptocurrencies .
Decline of the Dollar Since Fed ’ s Introduction The graphic below shows how much the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Federal Reserve system in 1913 .
This graphic below shows that the dollar was relatively stable in the 1800s .
Why A Dollar Collapse Is Inevitable discusses the steps in the 20th century that led to the decline of the dollar and made its collapse inevitable .
Those steps accelerated exponentially in the 21st century with the trillions to bail out the banks after the 2008 housing crisis – and now many trillions more this year as “ stimulus ” after the lockdown shut all but “ essential ” businesses for over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way the world ends .
Not with a bang , but a whimper.
” T.S .
Eliot The Dollar Dies with a Whimper , Not a Bang explains that the death of the dollar is not an overnight event .
It has been long , slow decline for over a century .
However , when the dollar is replaced , it will come as a shock to many Americans who have not noticed its decline and may assume it will always be our currency .
In Out With a Bang , Not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Joel Skousen reverses this idea .
Skousen is a political scientist , expert on strategic site selection and defensive architecture and is the author of authoritative books on disaster preparedness .
Although this is 2018 interview , the fascinating discussion shows how the COVID lockdown and stimulus could lead to economic collapse now .
Skousen favors gold over the cryptocurrencies .
Are You Prepared For Imminent US Digital Dollar ?
points out that since the establishment of the Federal Reserve in 1913 , the value of US dollar has declined so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Coming US Digital Dollar ( Part 1 ) : What it is , and Why it Matters by Dr. Garrick Hileman warns that the replacement of the US dollar by a digital dollar is now inevitable and imminent – possibly as early as January 1 , 2021 .
Americans who are not prepared for this shift may be devastated financially .
Yet , many Americans are still invested in the stock market – not realizing that no matter how much money they may make , it ’ s still all in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Petrodollar To US Digital Dollar In 2021 ?
shows that 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 the 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 % .
However , as the videos further below show , gold has been suppressed by the big banks and is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s possible to convert gold to bitcoin , people who have gold may choose to ride that wave higher and convert their gold later , if they want .
HOW PETRODOLLARS STARTED THE GOLD CRISIS THAT MAY SOON DESTROY THE U.S. DOLLAR points out : Why You Should Consider Getting Into Bitcoin Before 2021 !
explains that several analysts recommend that people diversify with gold , silver , and bitcoin .
However , gold is not easily portable ( especially across borders ) and it not easy to use for payments .
CBDCs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
is an October 17 , 2020 video which says that 70 % of central banks are researching central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs ) .
It predicts that cash will be converted to CBDCs on a 1-to-1 basis and foresees China taking this step first .
CBDCs could also be used to automate tax collection .
The video warns that governments could use CBDCs to track people and to switch off their funds .
This system could be used to force people to prove they don ’ t have COVID-19 to participate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CBCDs could usher in the biggest attack on privacy and freedom we ’ ve ever seen .
The video explains that bitcoin was designed to give you control of your funds and the freedom to spend them globally .
It predicts that we will have both CBDCs and cryptocurrencies .
Here ’ s Why Bitcoin Is About To TAKEOFF !
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is an October 15 , 2020 video which explains that institutional investors like hedge funds , mutual funds , and venture capital firms are buying bitcoin .
In addition , recent moves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their balance sheets make the picture for bitcoin particularly bullish .
MicroStrategy was the first US-listed company to hold bitcoin on its balance sheet although the firm has nothing to do with bitcoin .
Since MicroStrategy recently sold off its US Treasuries and bought $ 425 worth of bitcoin , over 90 % of its balance sheet is in bitcoin .
This was a smart move since US Treasuries are paying next to nothing in interest now .
So , holding them meant the firm was not getting any return .
Moreover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the system , that debases the value of the firm ’ s funds if the rate of return is less than the rate of inflation .
In addition , using bitcoin facilitates and speeds international transactions .
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor said , “ We just had the awful realization that we were sitting on top of a $ 500 million ice cube that ’ s melting.
” The video refers to the September 5 , 2020 interview with Saylor MicroStrategy CEO : Dollar , gold shortcomings led company to put 90 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , “ Bitcoin is the best money ever created.
” The video points out that MicroStrategy ’ s purchase of bitcoin started a trend among corporations .
In early October , Square ( Twitter ’ s payment company ) bought $ 50 million in bitcoin .
Square ’ s CFO said , “ We believe that bitcoin has the potential to be a more ubiquitous currency in the future…an instrument of global economic empowerment ” .
JPMorgan Calls Square ’ s $ 50M Bitcoin Investment ‘ Strong Vote of Confidence ’ for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saylor wrote bitcoin off and said , “ Bitcoin ’ s days are numbered.
” So , it ’ s amazing that someone could go from being such a bitcoin bear to investing close to $ 500 million in bitcoin !
Companies are taking notice of the lack of solid alternatives to the cash and Treasuries they have on their balance sheets .
We are at the stage of the “ Early Adopters ” of bitcoin now because MicroStrategy established a precedent other companies can follow .
MicroStrategy normalized the process of US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be much easier for other companies now that pioneers have laid the groundwork .
After the announcement of its bitcoin purchase in August , MicroStrategy ’ s stock rose over 30 % — further encouraging other companies to follow suit .
This is very important for the long-term value of bitcoin .
US corporations are sitting on record stockpiles of cash for which the rates are near zero .
The video examines the effect on the bitcoin price if more US and international firms put just 5 % of their holdings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHY We Bought $ 425 MILLION Worth Of BITCOIN & Why Other Companies Have NO CHOICE is a video in which Michael Saylor , co-founder and CEO of Microstrategy , explains why he invested nearly half a billion dollars of his company ’ s assets in bitcoin in August when just a few years ago he was saying bitcoin was going to die .
Saylor says you can ’ t keep your money in cash now because of hyperinflation and low interest rates .
The video points out that bitcoin has been the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saylor describes bitcoin as “ the most magical , hardest-working security in the world ” .
The video discusses the surge in bitcoin since 2017 .
Why This CEO Made a Bold $ 425 Million Bet on Bitcoin is another interview with Saylor .
He explains why he chose bitcoin over gold and points out that bitcoin is “ digital gold ” .
The $ 31 Trillion Dollar Problem Bitcoin Was Built To Solve explains that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be a hedge against the growing inflation .
The video sites the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bitcoin ’ s Role as an Alternative Investment which says : “ Investors are becoming increasingly interested in Bitcoin .
Fidelity ’ s Bitcoin Investment Thesis research shows that Bitcoin has extremely low correlation with other assets like stocks or gold ” .
The firm said , “ Consider a portfolio with a target allocation of 5 % bitcoin ” .
Along with the August launch of a Fidelity Bitcoin Index Fund , Fidelity continues to make a strong bull case for institutional investors to get in on Bitcoin .
The First Massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What You Must Do Now addresses the concern many people have that the US may ban bitcoin .
It explains that in September 2020 , Kraken became the first crypto exchange to become a US bank .
Kraken is the first digital asset company to receive a US bank charter .
As stated in its announcement , “ Kraken ’ s vision is to become the world ’ s trusted bridge between the crypto economy of the future and today ’ s existing financial ecosystem.
” As a state-chartered bank , Kraken now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without having to deal with a patchwork state-by-state compliance plan .
The video explains why Kraken is a better option than traditional banks or cryptocurrency exchanges for both individuals and businesses .
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon once called bitcoin a “ fraud ” , but now he ’ s leading Wall Street ’ s push into digital currencies .
JP Morgan Chase is America ’ s largest bank by assets with over $ 2.62 trillion in assets and is one of the largest banks in the world .
In February 2019 , J.P. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create a digital coin representing a fiat currency .
The JPM Coin is based on blockchain technology enabling the instantaneous transfer of payments between institutional clients .
Financial Services Revolution : How Blockchain is Transforming Money , Markets , and Banking discusses JP Morgan Chase ’ s approach to the blockchain : “ Also in 2017 , the bank launched its own Interbank Information Network ( IIN ) , which the bank touted as the industry ’ s first scalable , P2P network powered by blockchain .
Now 415 banks have signed letters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 now using it across 78 countries .
JPMorgan says that 28 out of the 50 largest banks in the world are now onboard .
JPMC came out with its own digital coin in 2016 .
If your financial advisor has not told you about bitcoin as a way to diversify your portfolio , you may need a new advisor !
People who fail to get bitcoin now may forever regret that decision — possibly as early as January 1 , 2021 .
The number of Americans invested in cryptocurrencies almost doubled from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2019 , an increase of 81 % in one year .
However , it can be difficult to get started with books or videos .
The best approach might be to find someone who has invested in bitcoin and ask them for help .
It ’ s remarkable how easy it is then .
Finder ’ s Guide to Cryptocurrencies provides key terms .
The free 7-day online Bitcoin Crash Course can also help .
You need a “ wallet ” to buy , sell , trade , and store your bitcoins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Coinbase is an easy wallet to start with .
However , your funds will not be as secure online as in a hardware wallet .
Hardware Wallets Explained , Reviewed and Compared is a good guide .
BEST Crypto Wallets 2020 : Top 5 Picks explains the importance of choosing the right wallet for your goals .
Its top recommendation is the Ledger Nano X hardware wallet .
It is the most secure wallet and allows you to trade on the go .
See How To Use A Bitcoin Hardware Wallet : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A back-up pack provides extra security .
The videos stress the importance of buying from the manufacturer .
However , Amazon has several helpful videos about the Ledger Nano X .
It also sells a case for the Nano S which may be good for storing the Nano X .
After you get a wallet , you can buy cryptocurrencies .
It is not necessary to buy a whole bitcoin – which costs about $ 12,000 now .
See the current price at CoinMarketCap .
The satoshi is the smallest unit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is a one hundred millionth of a bitcoin ( 0.00000001 BTC ) .
So , one bitcoin is 100,000,000 satoshis .
The unit was named for Satoshi Nakamoto who is credited with introducing bitcoin in 2009 .
If you use a private online wallet like Jaxx.io , secure your 12-word Back Up Phrase !
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jaxx Wallet Beginner ’ s Guide .
DeFi vs CeFi : How DeFi Measures Up discusses some of the risks .
The purse.io site offers a minimum 5 % 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 says you can shelter up to $ 7,000 tax-free in a bitcoin IRA each year .
Block Finance is another option to explore .
Join the Counter Markets Newsletter to keep up-to-date with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coin Stats to track your portfolio .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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
RED ALERT!! Dollar Is Dying — Banks Initiate Massive Shorts, Cryptocurrency is Skyrocketing shows how the big banks are betting now. The video says banks see a bitcoin price of $140,000. Coinbase shows that bitcoin is now about $12,000.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon once called bitcoin a “fraud”, but now he’s leading Wall Street’s push into cryptocurrencies. JP Morgan Chase is America’s largest bank by assets with over $2.62 trillion in assets and is one of the largest banks in the world. In February 2019, J.P. Morgan became the first U.S. bank to create a digital coin representing a fiat currency. The JPM Coin is based on blockchain technology enabling the instantaneous transfer of payments between institutional clients.
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The Dangerous War THEY ARE HIDING From You | Lines Are drawn links to the free online course on October 22: Survive And Prosper Through The Economic Downturn and Economic Power Grab. Mark Moss says the course will show you how to navigate this tricky market and protect yourself when the inevitable crash comes. He says: “Your actions in the coming months could determine which side of the FINAL wealth transfer you will be on.”
Moss warns: “Inflation is class war. And it’s not just between two classes, those who depend on wages/earned income and those reaping the trillions in unearned income and wealth. There are warring classes fractured by age, demographics, political loyalties, and issues of who’s hoarding what. Those who don’t see the battle lines being drawn will be surprised by the acceleration of the unraveling and those not preparing right now won’t have many choices or options as it all comes crashing down.”
Fourth Monetary Shock: End of Physical Currency
The War On Cash Is Over – Do This Now is a July 2020 video that discusses the financial shocks in 1907, 1933, and 1971 when President Richard Nixon severed the dollar from gold. Are You Prepared For Imminent US Digital Dollar? points out that since the establishment of the Federal Reserve in 1913, the value of US dollar has declined so much that it is worth almost nothing now.
When President Richard Nixon severed the dollar’s final link to gold in 1971 explains that Nixon’s decoupling of the dollar from gold in 1971 had major consequences that will shock most Americans. 1971: The Year That Changed Everything links to the informative site WTF Happened In 1971?.
Mark Moss warns that the Fourth Monetary Shock – the end of physical currency – is imminent and will leave people in a precarious position who have not diversified with cyrptocurrencies.
Decline of the Dollar Since Fed’s Introduction
The graphic below shows how much the dollar has declined since the introduction of the Federal Reserve system in 1913.
This graphic below shows that the dollar was relatively stable in the 1800s.
Dollar Collapse Inevitable Now
Why A Dollar Collapse Is Inevitable discusses the steps in the 20th century that led to the decline of the dollar and made its collapse inevitable. Those steps accelerated exponentially in the 21st century with the trillions to bail out the banks after the 2008 housing crisis – and now many trillions more this year as “stimulus” after the lockdown shut all but “essential” businesses for over eight months.
“This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang, but a whimper.” T.S. Eliot
The Dollar Dies with a Whimper, Not a Bang explains that the death of the dollar is not an overnight event. It has been long, slow decline for over a century. However, when the dollar is replaced, it will come as a shock to many Americans who have not noticed its decline and may assume it will always be our currency.
In Out With a Bang, Not a Whimper (Part 1 of 2), Joel Skousen reverses this idea. Skousen is a political scientist, expert on strategic site selection and defensive architecture and is the author of authoritative books on disaster preparedness. Although this is 2018 interview, the fascinating discussion shows how the COVID lockdown and stimulus could lead to economic collapse now. Skousen favors gold over the cryptocurrencies.
Are You Prepared For Imminent US Digital Dollar? points out that since the establishment of the Federal Reserve in 1913, the value of US dollar has declined so much that it is worth almost nothing now.
The Coming US Digital Dollar (Part 1): What it is, and Why it Matters by Dr. Garrick Hileman warns that the replacement of the US dollar by a digital dollar is now inevitable and imminent – possibly as early as January 1, 2021. Americans who are not prepared for this shift may be devastated financially. Yet, many Americans are still invested in the stock market – not realizing that no matter how much money they may make, it’s still all in dollars that could be replaced soon.
Gold and Bitcoin For Diversification
Petrodollar To US Digital Dollar In 2021? shows that 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 the 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%. However, as the videos further below show, gold has been suppressed by the big banks and is now expected to soar. Since it’s possible to convert gold to bitcoin, people who have gold may choose to ride that wave higher and convert their gold later, if they want.
HOW PETRODOLLARS STARTED THE GOLD CRISIS THAT MAY SOON DESTROY THE U.S. DOLLAR points out:
Most people don’t realize just how little gold there is left in the west and the impact this plays on the world’s financial stability…. For decades, the Fed has tried to suppress gold prices to enhance the credibility of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. But that is no longer the problem. Now, the Fed is faced with a major crisis…. The western central banks have done everything they can to manipulate prices down, but they are running out of options. I believe that very soon, this crisis will explode and threaten the entire financial system. Ultimately, this will expose the utter worthlessness of the U.S. dollar, and then the price of gold will skyrocket.
Why You Should Consider Getting Into Bitcoin Before 2021! explains that several analysts recommend that people diversify with gold, silver, and bitcoin. However, gold is not easily portable (especially across borders) and it not easy to use for payments.
CBDCs vs Bitcoin
CBDCs: Good or Bad for Crypto?? is an October 17, 2020 video which says that 70% of central banks are researching central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). It predicts that cash will be converted to CBDCs on a 1-to-1 basis and foresees China taking this step first. CBDCs could also be used to automate tax collection.
The video warns that governments could use CBDCs to track people and to switch off their funds. This system could be used to force people to prove they don’t have COVID-19 to participate in the economy. It warns that CBCDs could usher in the biggest attack on privacy and freedom we’ve ever seen.
The video explains that bitcoin was designed to give you control of your funds and the freedom to spend them globally. It predicts that we will have both CBDCs and cryptocurrencies.
Corporations Buying Bitcoin
Here’s Why Bitcoin Is About To TAKEOFF!! is an October 15, 2020 video which explains that institutional investors like hedge funds, mutual funds, and venture capital firms are buying bitcoin. In addition, recent moves by large corporations allocating large bitcoin holdings to their balance sheets make the picture for bitcoin particularly bullish.
MicroStrategy was the first US-listed company to hold bitcoin on its balance sheet although the firm has nothing to do with bitcoin. Since MicroStrategy recently sold off its US Treasuries and bought $425 worth of bitcoin, over 90% of its balance sheet is in bitcoin. This was a smart move since US Treasuries are paying next to nothing in interest now. So, holding them meant the firm was not getting any return. Moreover, as the Fed pumps money into the system, that debases the value of the firm’s funds if the rate of return is less than the rate of inflation. In addition, using bitcoin facilitates and speeds international transactions.
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor said, “We just had the awful realization that we were sitting on top of a $500 million ice cube that’s melting.” The video refers to the September 5, 2020 interview with Saylor MicroStrategy CEO: Dollar, gold shortcomings led company to put 90% of balance sheet into bitcoin. Saylor said, “Bitcoin is the best money ever created.”
The video points out that MicroStrategy’s purchase of bitcoin started a trend among corporations. In early October, Square (Twitter’s payment company) bought $50 million in bitcoin. Square’s CFO said, “We believe that bitcoin has the potential to be a more ubiquitous currency in the future…an instrument of global economic empowerment”. JPMorgan Calls Square’s $50M Bitcoin Investment ‘Strong Vote of Confidence’ for the Cryptocurrency.
Facilitating Corporate Purchases of Bitcoin
In early 2013, Saylor wrote bitcoin off and said, “Bitcoin’s days are numbered.” So, it’s amazing that someone could go from being such a bitcoin bear to investing close to $500 million in bitcoin! Companies are taking notice of the lack of solid alternatives to the cash and Treasuries they have on their balance sheets.
We are at the stage of the “Early Adopters” of bitcoin now because MicroStrategy established a precedent other companies can follow. MicroStrategy normalized the process of US corporations getting into cryptocurrencies. So, it will be much easier for other companies now that pioneers have laid the groundwork. After the announcement of its bitcoin purchase in August, MicroStrategy’s stock rose over 30% — further encouraging other companies to follow suit.
This is very important for the long-term value of bitcoin. US corporations are sitting on record stockpiles of cash for which the rates are near zero. The video examines the effect on the bitcoin price if more US and international firms put just 5% of their holdings in bitcoin now.
Microstrategy CEO Discusses $425 Million Bitcoin Investment
MICROSTRATEGY CEO: WHY We Bought $425 MILLION Worth Of BITCOIN & Why Other Companies Have NO CHOICE is a video in which Michael Saylor, co-founder and CEO of Microstrategy, explains why he invested nearly half a billion dollars of his company’s assets in bitcoin in August when just a few years ago he was saying bitcoin was going to die. Saylor says you can’t keep your money in cash now because of hyperinflation and low interest rates. The video points out that bitcoin has been the best-performing asset over the last decade. Saylor describes bitcoin as “the most magical, hardest-working security in the world”. The video discusses the surge in bitcoin since 2017.
Why This CEO Made a Bold $425 Million Bet on Bitcoin is another interview with Saylor. He explains why he chose bitcoin over gold and points out that bitcoin is “digital gold”.
The $31 Trillion Dollar Problem Bitcoin Was Built To Solve explains that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be a hedge against the growing inflation. The video sites the October 13, 2020 article Fidelity Examines Bitcoin’s Role as an Alternative Investment which says: “Investors are becoming increasingly interested in Bitcoin. Fidelity’s Bitcoin Investment Thesis research shows that Bitcoin has extremely low correlation with other assets like stocks or gold”. The firm said, “Consider a portfolio with a target allocation of 5% bitcoin”. Along with the August launch of a Fidelity Bitcoin Index Fund, Fidelity continues to make a strong bull case for institutional investors to get in on Bitcoin.
Kraken: First Crypto Bank
The First Massive Change To Banking in 100 Years | What You Must Do Now addresses the concern many people have that the US may ban bitcoin. It explains that in September 2020, Kraken became the first crypto exchange to become a US bank. Kraken is the first digital asset company to receive a US bank charter. As stated in its announcement, “Kraken’s vision is to become the world’s trusted bridge between the crypto economy of the future and today’s existing financial ecosystem.”
As a state-chartered bank, Kraken now has a regulatory passport into other states without having to deal with a patchwork state-by-state compliance plan. The video explains why Kraken is a better option than traditional banks or cryptocurrency exchanges for both individuals and businesses.
JPMC Moves To Blockchain and Digital Coin
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon once called bitcoin a “fraud”, but now he’s leading Wall Street’s push into digital currencies. JP Morgan Chase is America’s largest bank by assets with over $2.62 trillion in assets and is one of the largest banks in the world. In February 2019, J.P. Morgan became the first U.S. bank to create a digital coin representing a fiat currency. The JPM Coin is based on blockchain technology enabling the instantaneous transfer of payments between institutional clients.
Financial Services Revolution: How Blockchain is Transforming Money, Markets, and Banking discusses JP Morgan Chase’s approach to the blockchain: “Also in 2017, the bank launched its own Interbank Information Network (IIN), which the bank touted as the industry’s first scalable, P2P network powered by blockchain. Now 415 banks have signed letters of intent to join IIN, with 100 now using it across 78 countries. JPMorgan says that 28 out of the 50 largest banks in the world are now onboard. JPMC came out with its own digital coin in 2016.
How To Buy Bitcoin
If your financial advisor has not told you about bitcoin as a way to diversify your portfolio, you may need a new advisor! People who fail to get bitcoin now may forever regret that decision — possibly as early as January 1, 2021. 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 difficult to get started with books or videos. The best approach might be to find someone who has invested in bitcoin and ask them for help. It’s remarkable how easy it is then. Finder’s Guide to Cryptocurrencies provides key terms. The free 7-day online Bitcoin Crash Course can also help.
You need a “wallet” to buy, sell, trade, and store your bitcoins and there are several kinds of wallets.
Coinbase is an easy wallet to start with. However, your funds will not be as secure online as in a hardware wallet. Hardware Wallets Explained, Reviewed and Compared is a good guide.
BEST Crypto Wallets 2020: Top 5 Picks explains the importance of choosing the right wallet for your goals. Its top recommendation is the Ledger Nano X hardware wallet. It is the most secure wallet and allows you to trade on the go. See How To Use A Bitcoin Hardware Wallet: Ledger Nano X and the unboxing tutorials. A back-up pack provides extra security. The videos stress the importance of buying from the manufacturer. However, Amazon has several helpful videos about the Ledger Nano X. It also sells a case for the Nano S which may be good for storing the Nano X.
After you get a wallet, you can buy cryptocurrencies. It is not necessary to buy a whole bitcoin – which costs about $12,000 now. See the current price at CoinMarketCap. The satoshi is the smallest unit of the bitcoin recorded on the blockchain. It is a one hundred millionth of a bitcoin (0.00000001 BTC). So, one bitcoin is 100,000,000 satoshis. The unit was named for Satoshi Nakamoto who is credited with introducing bitcoin in 2009.
If you use a private online wallet like Jaxx.io, secure your 12-word Back Up Phrase! 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. Jaxx Wallet Beginner’s Guide. DeFi vs CeFi: How DeFi Measures Up discusses some of the risks.
The purse.io site offers a minimum 5% 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 says you can shelter up to $7,000 tax-free in a bitcoin IRA each year. Block Finance is another option to explore.
Join the Counter Markets Newsletter to keep up-to-date with the crypto world. You can use Coin Stats to track your portfolio.
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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