renegadetribune--2020-04-02--The Hidden Biopesticide on Your Produce

The Hidden Biopesticide on Your Produce

Few would argue that consuming ample quantities of fruits and vegetables in the diet is a good idea , right ?
Fresh produce may be the only food on the planet that all diet gurus agree on , but did you know that you may be getting a chemically-applied dose of a known carcinogen every time you eat a piece of “ fresh ” fruit ?
If you have been eating lots of produce as part of a healthy diet , it may shock you to learn that more than forty countries , including the United States , have promoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ freshness preserver , ” applied to extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables .
And despite vehement denials of any danger to the public , health concerns regarding the expanding use of this substance continue to mount .
Sold by U.S.-based company AgroFresh Solutions , Inc. under three different trade names , this patented preservation process applies a synthetic pesticide to fruit before it has ripened .
The active ingredient in the pesticide , 1-methylcyclopropene ( 1-MCP ) , retards ripening by blocking ethylene receptors in the fruit from receiving the phytohormone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cue to ripen .
[ 1 ] The trade names under which this rapidly expanding practice are operating are SmartFresh™ Technology , which is applied to produce post-harvest ; Harvista™ , applied to apple and pear orchards ; and RipeLock™ , applied to bananas after picking to retard ripening .
Once applied , 1-MCP can retard ripening for up to one year .
[ 2 ] Per the manufacturer , SmartFresh technology is sold as a way to “ reduce fruit waste ” ( marketing-speak for “ increase profits ” ) and “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearance of fruits by warding off negative ethylene effects.
” In short , applying 1-MCP allows produce distributors to keep fruits and vegetables in storage much longer after harvest , while maintaining a fresh-looking and -tasting product to sell .
Heralded as a breakthrough technology , it preserves profits for growers by allowing them to sell in-demand produce varieties during off-seasons .
Marketed as “ non-toxic ” , the manufacturer states that SmartFresh “ poses no risk to humans , animals or the environment , when used as recommended.
” This marketing campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being low-risk to consumers , SmartFresh is approved for use on apples , pears , persimmons , plums , cherimoyas , kiwis , tomatoes , peaches , melons , mangoes , limes , and avocados , with more uses planned .
[ 3 ] It is interesting to note that a “ non-toxic ” substance that “ poses no risk to humans ” is accompanied by safe handling instructions that specify anyone involved in application of the chemical “ Wear long-sleeved shirt , long pants , shoes , socks , chemical-resistant gloves and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
[ 4 ] Nothing screams “ safety ” like a hazmat suit !
The commercial implications of preserving the saleability of a produce harvest for an entire year are so significant , use of these technologies has spread across agricultural nations like a wildfire .
1-MCP has even penetrated the organic standards of several countries , with legislation knocking on the door of organic farming in the U.S. As of this writing , it is not allowable under the United States ’ National Organic Program , however in mid-2016 , a change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow SmartFresh to be applied to tree fruits .
The outcome of this proposal has not yet been announced .
With treated fruits lasting up to three times longer than non-treated fruits , the economic incentive is obvious .
Organic standards are currently the only safeguard in place to protect consumers from unknowingly ingesting toxic herbicides and pesticides .
Organic standards should also strive to represent more localized , sustainable , and environmentally conscious agricultural practices .
Are the organic standards in the United States strong enough to protect the public from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these economic interests ?
The most recent estimate available for the prevalence of this pesticide application comes from 2006 , when approximately 60 percent of apples sold in the United States were treated with SmartFresh .
[ 5 ] In 2018 , this percentage has undoubtedly increased .
And while it is not approved for use under current organic standards , there is only one test for 1-MCP , devised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , and it is rarely employed .
The test , which uses a radioisolated analytical method , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for up to 90 days post-treatment .
[ 6 ] This test is considered expensive in the industry , as well as limited in effectiveness .
As a result , testing for 1-MCP residue is rarely performed , helping foster conditions under which its use can go undetected .
Testing is further hindered by an extraordinary EPA exemption from a set legal limit or tolerance level on surface residues .
[ 7 ] A new testing method is being pioneered that may help safeguard against unscrupulous agricultural practices that attempt to pass off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test checks genetic activity , rather than surface residues of produce .
According to the test developer , “ Fruit treated with 1-MCP shows little or no genetic activity , ” thus setting it apart from truly organic fruit .
This test can also be used to predict the optimum time for picking fruit , allowing for greater control over quality without jumping into the toxic pesticide pool .
[ 8 ] Whether this test will voluntarily be adopted is yet to be determined .
Pressure from consumers for organic watchdogs to maintain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on local , state , and federal levels .
There are at least two groups of individuals who must take note of this issue : agricultural workers who are routinely exposed to high doses of this pesticide , and health-conscious individuals who strive to eat an optimized diet , comprised of multiple servings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day .
Research into the health implications for both groups of people presents serious challenges .
Despite there being nearly 300 abstracts on 1-MCP on PubMed , the US National Institutes of Health ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on human and environmental effects is scant .
A 2005 peer review and meta-analysis by the European Union ( EU ) and the European Food Safety Authority that was published in EFSA Journal , highlighted the difficulties in making a thorough determination of the health and safety implications of 1-MCP .
First , there are actual physical challenges : “ At high concentrations , [ 1-MCP ] is energetically self-reactive and becomes explosive if it is allowed to warm in a closed container .
These properties present practical difficulties when conducting studies.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of safety around this substance , which has created a climate in which testing is simply not done .
Despite requests from the aforementioned researchers for a thorough review of studies on 1-MCP , submissions were not available on the effects of feeding 1-MCP-treated foods to animals .
Nor were studies submitted on long-term human exposure , neurotoxicity or reproductive toxicity .
In addition , according to the researchers , “ No analytical methods for the determination of residues in soil and water have been required , since 1-methylcyclopropene is a gas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Kind of like how mustard gas doesn ’ t reach the soils and waters around exposure sites ?
Human reactivity data were only available from inhalation studies , which showed that 10 % of 1-MCP inhaled into the lungs on each breath was absorbed into the bloodstream .
Results of blood analysis determined that “ 1-MCP is not acutely toxic .
Based on available data , 1-MCP gave negative results in in-vitro and in-vivo genotoxicity assays .
However , two impurities , 1-chloro-2-methylpropene ( 1-CMP ) and 3-chloro2-methylpropene ( 3-CMP ) …are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studies and are carcinogenic .
Thus , a classification of 1-MCP as T-R46 is proposed.
” Let ’ s break down what this means .
The substance , in stable form , is not “ acutely toxic.
” Reference the hazmat suit and extremes of caution outlined in the safe handling guidelines if you believe this claim !
Once the substance is activated , the real cautionary tale begins .
1-CMP , which is emitted during activation , is defined as “ a clear , colorless , highly volatile and flammable liquid chlorinated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hydrochloric acid and other chlorinated compounds when heated to decomposition.
” This substance literally becomes a chemical weapon on par with hydrogen chloride gas !
3-CMP is the other chlorinated compound that is released , also believed to be a human carcinogen .
When heated , 3-CMP emits toxic fumes of hydrochloric acid and other chlorinated compounds .
[ 9 ] Regarding the researchers proposed T-R46 classification , according to the International Chemical Safety Classification , T=Toxic , while R signifies “ Harmful by inhalation ” and “ Dangerous for the ozone layer.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 20-59 , denoting degree of risk .
It is noteworthy that once a chemical reaches 40 , humans can experience “ Possible risks of irreversible effects ” due to exposure .
[ 10 ] Besides the cumulative , long-term risks of exposure to these carcinogenic , chlorinated compounds , researchers noted “ In the short-term toxicity studies that were peer-reviewed , effects on red blood cells were also observed.
” The fallback argument for the EPA and FDA to allow these chemicals into our food supply , is the “ allowable limits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our air quality , water purity , soil contamination levels , and even our food chain .
1-MCP levels that have previously been detectable on produce , if tests were performed , have fallen under the hypothetically-derived safety levels set for health and human safety .
However , absence of data does not denote zero risk .
When 1-MCP binds to the ethylene receptors in fruits and vegetables , the bond is permanent .
This means we are ingesting this pesticide , in quantities that vary based on how many days post-treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factor being how much treated produce we are consuming .
AgroFresh ’ s proliferating 1-MCP technologies have been in use in the United States fruit market for more than 15 years .
With the limited amount of research into human and animal exposures over what is now the long-term , consumers who care about food safety enough to buy organic can not afford to lose these critical protections .
Our levels of unwitting exposure will continue to increase as new ways to use these technologies are developed .
Many of the current laws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only approved for use inside well-sealed containers , an effort to mitigate environmental risk .
However , Harvista technology , also based on 1-MCP , is sprayed directly onto fruit orchards and vegetable fields .
[ 11 ] As use spreads globally , and environmental protections wane , our organic food standards may be all that stand between the health-conscious consumer and questionable farming practices .
1-MCP may be the trojan horse that is already inside the city gates .
For additional research on pesticides , visit our database on the subject @

Few would argue that consuming ample quantities of fruits and vegetables in the diet is a good idea, right? Fresh produce may be the only food on the planet that all diet gurus agree on, but did you know that you may be getting a chemically-applied dose of a known carcinogen every time you eat a piece of “fresh” fruit?
If you have been eating lots of produce as part of a healthy diet, it may shock you to learn that more than forty countries, including the United States, have promoted the use of a genotoxic, carcinogenic “freshness preserver,” applied to extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. And despite vehement denials of any danger to the public, health concerns regarding the expanding use of this substance continue to mount.
Sold by U.S.-based company AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. under three different trade names, this patented preservation process applies a synthetic pesticide to fruit before it has ripened. The active ingredient in the pesticide, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), retards ripening by blocking ethylene receptors in the fruit from receiving the phytohormone ethylene – the plant’s chemical cue to ripen.[1] The trade names under which this rapidly expanding practice are operating are SmartFresh™ Technology, which is applied to produce post-harvest; Harvista™, applied to apple and pear orchards; and RipeLock™, applied to bananas after picking to retard ripening. Once applied, 1-MCP can retard ripening for up to one year.[2]
Per the manufacturer, SmartFresh technology is sold as a way to “reduce fruit waste” (marketing-speak for “increase profits”) and “maintain texture, firmness, taste and appearance of fruits by warding off negative ethylene effects.” In short, applying 1-MCP allows produce distributors to keep fruits and vegetables in storage much longer after harvest, while maintaining a fresh-looking and -tasting product to sell. Heralded as a breakthrough technology, it preserves profits for growers by allowing them to sell in-demand produce varieties during off-seasons.
Why it Matters
Marketed as “non-toxic”, the manufacturer states that SmartFresh “poses no risk to humans, animals or the environment, when used as recommended.” This marketing campaign has been very effective. Perceived as being low-risk to consumers, SmartFresh is approved for use on apples, pears, persimmons, plums, cherimoyas, kiwis, tomatoes, peaches, melons, mangoes, limes, and avocados, with more uses planned.[3] It is interesting to note that a “non-toxic” substance that “poses no risk to humans” is accompanied by safe handling instructions that specify anyone involved in application of the chemical “Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, socks, chemical-resistant gloves and safety glasses or goggles” while handling.[4] Nothing screams “safety” like a hazmat suit!
Image credit: https://agrofresh.octochemstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ProTabs_Pink_Use-Recommendations.pdf
The commercial implications of preserving the saleability of a produce harvest for an entire year are so significant, use of these technologies has spread across agricultural nations like a wildfire. 1-MCP has even penetrated the organic standards of several countries, with legislation knocking on the door of organic farming in the U.S. As of this writing, it is not allowable under the United States’ National Organic Program, however in mid-2016, a change was proposed to organic standards that would allow SmartFresh to be applied to tree fruits. The outcome of this proposal has not yet been announced.
With treated fruits lasting up to three times longer than non-treated fruits, the economic incentive is obvious. Organic standards are currently the only safeguard in place
to protect consumers from unknowingly ingesting toxic herbicides and pesticides. Organic standards should also strive to represent more localized, sustainable, and environmentally conscious agricultural practices. Are the organic standards in the United States strong enough to protect the public from the aggressive lobbying being done on behalf of these economic interests?
The most recent estimate available for the prevalence of this pesticide application comes from 2006, when approximately 60 percent of apples sold in the United States were treated with SmartFresh.[5] In 2018, this percentage has undoubtedly increased. And while it is not approved for use under current organic standards, there is only one test for 1-MCP, devised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and it is rarely employed. The test, which uses a radioisolated analytical method, detects 1-MCP residue on fruits and vegetables for up to 90 days post-treatment.[6] This test is considered expensive in the industry, as well as limited in effectiveness. As a result, testing for 1-MCP residue is rarely performed, helping foster conditions under which its use can go undetected. Testing is further hindered by an extraordinary EPA exemption from a set legal limit or tolerance level on surface residues.[7]
A new testing method is being pioneered that may help safeguard against unscrupulous agricultural practices that attempt to pass off chemically-treated produce as organic. The new test checks genetic activity, rather than surface residues of produce. According to the test developer, “Fruit treated with 1-MCP shows little or no genetic activity,” thus setting it apart from truly organic fruit. This test can also be used to predict the optimum time for picking fruit, allowing for greater control over quality without jumping into the toxic pesticide pool.[8] Whether this test will voluntarily be adopted is yet to be determined. Pressure from consumers for organic watchdogs to maintain the integrity of these standards is essential on local, state, and federal levels.
There are at least two groups of individuals who must take note of this issue: agricultural workers who are routinely exposed to high doses of this pesticide, and health-conscious individuals who strive to eat an optimized diet, comprised of multiple servings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day. Research into the health implications for both groups of people presents serious challenges. Despite there being nearly 300 abstracts on 1-MCP on PubMed, the US National Institutes of Health’s database of scientific studies, research on human and environmental effects is scant. A 2005 peer review and meta-analysis by the European Union (EU) and the European Food Safety Authority that was published in EFSA Journal, highlighted the difficulties in making a thorough determination of the health and safety implications of 1-MCP. First, there are actual physical challenges: “At high concentrations, [1-MCP] is energetically self-reactive and becomes explosive if it is allowed to warm in a closed container. These properties present practical difficulties when conducting studies.” Perhaps most noteworthy is a deep-seated presumption of safety around this substance, which has created a climate in which testing is simply not done. Despite requests from the aforementioned researchers for a thorough review of studies on 1-MCP, submissions were not available on the effects of feeding 1-MCP-treated foods to animals. Nor were studies submitted on long-term human exposure, neurotoxicity or reproductive toxicity. In addition, according to the researchers, “No analytical methods for the determination of residues in soil and water have been required, since 1-methylcyclopropene is a gas and it is unlikely to reach these compartments.” Kind of like how mustard gas doesn’t reach the soils and waters around exposure sites?
Human reactivity data were only available from inhalation studies, which showed that 10% of 1-MCP inhaled into the lungs on each breath was absorbed into the bloodstream. Results of blood analysis determined that “1-MCP is not acutely toxic. Based on available data, 1-MCP gave negative results in in-vitro and in-vivo genotoxicity assays. However, two impurities, 1-chloro-2-methylpropene (1-CMP) and 3-chloro2-methylpropene (3-CMP)…are reported to give positive results in genotoxicity studies and are carcinogenic. Thus, a classification of 1-MCP as T-R46 is proposed.” Let’s break down what this means. The substance, in stable form, is not “acutely toxic.” Reference the hazmat suit and extremes of caution outlined in the safe handling guidelines if you believe this claim! Once the substance is activated, the real cautionary tale begins. 1-CMP, which is emitted during activation, is defined as “a clear, colorless, highly volatile and flammable liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon that emits highly toxic fumes of hydrochloric acid and other chlorinated compounds when heated to decomposition.” This substance literally becomes a chemical weapon on par with hydrogen chloride gas! 3-CMP is the other chlorinated compound that is released, also believed to be a human carcinogen. When heated, 3-CMP emits toxic fumes of hydrochloric acid and other chlorinated compounds.[9] Regarding the researchers proposed T-R46 classification, according to the International Chemical Safety Classification, T=Toxic, while R signifies “Harmful by inhalation” and “Dangerous for the ozone layer.” The number 46 spans a range between 20-59, denoting degree of risk. It is noteworthy that once a chemical reaches 40, humans can experience “Possible risks of irreversible effects” due to exposure.[10] Besides the cumulative, long-term risks of exposure to these carcinogenic, chlorinated compounds, researchers noted “In the short-term toxicity studies that were peer-reviewed, effects on red blood cells were also observed.”
The fallback argument for the EPA and FDA to allow these chemicals into our food supply, is the “allowable limits” clause. Allowable limits are set for our air quality, water purity, soil contamination levels, and even our food chain. 1-MCP levels that have previously been detectable on produce, if tests were performed, have fallen under the hypothetically-derived safety levels set for health and human safety. However, absence of data does not denote zero risk. When 1-MCP binds to the ethylene receptors in fruits and vegetables, the bond is permanent. This means we are ingesting this pesticide, in quantities that vary based on how many days post-treatment when the produce is consumed. Another factor being how much treated produce we are consuming. AgroFresh’s proliferating 1-MCP technologies have been in use in the United States fruit market for more than 15 years. With the limited amount of research into human and animal exposures over what is now the long-term, consumers who care about food safety enough to buy organic cannot afford to lose these critical protections.
Our levels of unwitting exposure will continue to increase as new ways to use these technologies are developed. Many of the current laws regarding 1-MCP were developed when the substance was only approved for use inside well-sealed containers, an effort to mitigate environmental risk. However, Harvista technology, also based on 1-MCP, is sprayed directly onto fruit orchards and vegetable fields.[11] As use spreads globally, and environmental protections wane, our organic food standards may be all that stand between the health-conscious consumer and questionable farming practices. 1-MCP may be the trojan horse that is already inside the city gates.
For additional research on pesticides, visit our database on the subject.
References
[1] https://www.agrofresh.com/FAQ
[2] https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2007/oct/apples
[3] https://www.agrofresh.com/documents/40978/41166/LandSpring_Expanded_label_6.6.17.pdf/5a375262-e6f8-4c7d-9d83-c0fa20abd80b
[4] https://agrofresh.octochemstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ProTabs_Pink_Use-Recommendations.pdf
[5] https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/25/dining/25fruit.html?th&emc=th
[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartFresh
[7] https://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/herb-growthreg/fatty-alcohol-monuron/methylcyclo/mcyclo_exm_0702.html
[8] https://my-lab.com/en/lebensmittel/1-mcp-a-new-aproach-to-detect-treatment-4760/
[9] https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1-Chloro-2-methylpropene#section=Top
[10] https://training.itcilo.it/actrav_cdrom2/en/osh/kemi/ctm2.htm
[11] https://www.agrofresh.com/harvista


renegadetribune--2020-04-02--COVID-19 or Eschatology A Gogo

COVID-19 or Eschatology A Gogo

It is clear that 5G is the Mother of all Coronavirus symptoms , while Bill Gates ’ vaccines are the real “ Coronavirus ” sickness once injected .
We are being irradiated 24/7 for the sake of A.I.
, the Internet of Things , the New Global Currency , the Transhumanist Agenda and the JWO , the worst is yet to come and apparently it can not be reversed ( or can it ? )
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Now the question is , how do you convince people in general that this is what is actually happening ?
I do not know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aside from speaking to people directly , when one sees the opportunity to plant a seed , or by using other means of direct communication ) but what I am noticing is that some people out there are having a field day peddling this “ Bible Prophecy-End Times ” eschatological narrative in a too-systematic fashion .
I am sorry to flog on this dead thing once again ( as I did in my last article ) but I think these people – for the most part – are muddying the waters for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are giving very good points , which are actually true ( like in the case of the first and third video ) , but when they go down the Christ Insanity road they completely destroy the message… seriously .
Could some of these people be actually agents ?
I do not know .
I think some of these folks truly believe they are in the Biblical “ End Times ” , I will give them that “ break ” but , is this a positive thing when trying to spread a certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know most people here in Europe must be laughing at them when watching these videos .
We are simply not used to all this eschatology here when facing special situations like these , even if the whole thing really IS “ the end of the world as we know it ” .
The guy in the first video claims to be a “ former Vodafone boss ” , and as I said , he seems to be giveing a good delivery until he goes foul with the whole Bible Prophecy claptrap .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Raphael Johnson ’ s to a certain degree ( mind you I ’ m NOT claiming that he is that character ) .
The “ Shaking My Head ” guy in the second video goes “ Hitler was a freemason ” shit-show at some point in his presentation ( refer to noble ’ s article HERE to get some real truth on that historical smear ) .
It seems that these people can not get over the fact that Adolf Hitler rightfully compared Christianity with Communism in Table Talks , but woe betide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We know that it has been such a “ blessing ” for us all , right ?
The video even suggests that Vikings are connected to Templars , it seems so because they happened to use a similar colour-code on their sails [ 20:40 ] … indeed I am the one who is “ shaking his head ” right now !
Of course , no mention of the Jews ( oh no , don ’ t go there Joe ) .
Take whatever you see valuable from these videos since there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case you have the patience to look through the Christian BS .
About the third video , I must admit I have not had the stamina to listen to that woman for the entire presentation , even if I think she is putting very good information out there , which I think , should be paid attention to .
Regardless , this Christ Insanity drains my energy completely .
I suppose that was always the intention with this religion .
As I always say , your comments… Dont Trust ( ( ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 ( March 31 , 2020 ) Celeste Solum COVID-19 Disruption By Design The One World Government Cometh 3.27.20 ( March 30 , 2020 )

It is clear that 5G is the Mother of all Coronavirus symptoms, while Bill Gates’ vaccines are the real “Coronavirus” sickness once injected. We are being irradiated 24/7 for the sake of A.I., the Internet of Things, the New Global Currency, the Transhumanist Agenda and the JWO, the worst is yet to come and apparently it cannot be reversed (or can it?). Now the question is, how do you convince people in general that this is what is actually happening?
I do not know how this can be achieved effectively (aside from speaking to people directly, when one sees the opportunity to plant a seed, or by using other means of direct communication) but what I am noticing is that some people out there are having a field day peddling this “Bible Prophecy-End Times” eschatological narrative in a too-systematic fashion.
I am sorry to flog on this dead thing once again (as I did in my last article) but I think these people – for the most part – are muddying the waters for a number of reasons. I must admit they are giving very good points, which are actually true (like in the case of the first and third video), but when they go down the Christ Insanity road they completely destroy the message… seriously.
Could some of these people be actually agents? I do not know. I think some of these folks truly believe they are in the Biblical “End Times”, I will give them that “break” but, is this a positive thing when trying to spread a certain message to the uninformed? For what I know most people here in Europe must be laughing at them when watching these videos. We are simply not used to all this eschatology here when facing special situations like these, even if the whole thing really IS “the end of the world as we know it”.
The guy in the first video claims to be a “former Vodafone boss”, and as I said, he seems to be giveing a good delivery until he goes foul with the whole Bible Prophecy claptrap. His voice even reminds me of Matthew Raphael Johnson’s to a certain degree (mind you I’m NOT claiming that he is that character).
The “Shaking My Head” guy in the second video goes “Hitler was a freemason” shit-show at some point in his presentation (refer to noble’s article HERE to get some real truth on that historical smear). It seems that these people cannot get over the fact that Adolf Hitler rightfully compared Christianity with Communism in Table Talks, but woe betide whoever says anything against their freaking religion. We know that it has been such a “blessing” for us all, right?
The video even suggests that Vikings are connected to Templars, it seems so because they happened to use a similar colour-code on their sails [20:40]… indeed I am the one who is “shaking his head” right now!
Of course, no mention of the Jews (oh no, don’t go there Joe).
Take whatever you see valuable from these videos since there is some worthy information there, that in the case you have the patience to look through the Christian BS. About the third video, I must admit I have not had the stamina to listen to that woman for the entire presentation, even if I think she is putting very good information out there, which I think, should be paid attention to.
Regardless, this Christ Insanity drains my energy completely. I suppose that was always the intention with this religion. As I always say, your comments…
Former Vodafone Boss Blows Whistle on 5G Coronavirus IoT Vaccine Digital World Currency (March 30, 2020)
Bitchute link
Dont Trust (((The Plan))) – Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 (March 31, 2020)
Bitchute link
Celeste Solum COVID-19 Disruption By Design The One World Government Cometh 3.27.20 (March 30, 2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TkZhQ21pFI
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Author: Robert Heimdal Robert Heimdal lives somewhere in Europe, struggling to get himself a future in the midst of this current new Dark Age. He is trying to acquire the gift of foreknowledge for the benefit of his fellow European men & women the world over. Robert Heimdal lives somewhere in Europe, struggling to get himself a future in the midst of this current new Dark Age. He is trying to acquire the gift of foreknowledge for the benefit of his fellow European men & women the world over.


renegadetribune--2020-04-02--Chewed Up and Spit Out: What Happens to Veterans When They Retire?

The phrase “ military-industrial complex ” is thrown around a lot .
But the fact remains that the United States spends almost as much on war as the rest of the world combined .
American troops are stationed in around 150 countries in around foreign 800 military bases ; nobody seems to know the precise figure .
Depending on the definition used , the United States has been at war for up to 227 of its 244-year history .
Endless war , of course , requires an endless torrent of warriors , sacrificing their liberty , safety and blood in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are lauded as heroes , with constant parades and ceremonies across America to “ honor ” and “ salute ” servicemen .
But once enlisted , for many , the profession does not seem so heroic .
The brutality of the job – being sent around the world to kill – takes its toll .
Only 17 percent of active duty members of the military stick around long enough to earn any pension whatsoever .
And once they leave , often with terrible physical and emotional scars , they are frequently completely on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A consequence of permanent war is an ongoing epidemic in veterans ’ suicides .
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) , 6-7,000 American veterans kill themselves every year – a rate of almost one every hour .
More soldiers die from their own hands than in combat .
Since its inception in 2007 , the Veterans Crisis Line has answered nearly 4.4 million calls on the topic .
To understand the phenomenon , MintPress spoke to David Swanson , Executive Director of World Beyond War .
“ Veterans disproportionately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries , and moral injury , PTSD , and lack of career prospects .
All of these factors contribute to homelessness in a heartless capitalist society .
All of them contribute to despair and misery .
And they especially lead to suicide when combined with another thing veterans disproportionately have : access to and familiarity with guns , ” he said .
Suicide with a firearm is far more likely to succeed than other methods like poisoning or suffocation .
Figures from the VA show that fewer than half of non-veteran suicides are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of veterans use a firearm to take their own life .
“ What the VA , and other studies and research has shown , is that there is a direct link between combat and suicide in veterans and that issues of guilt , regret , shame , etc .
occur over and over again in these studies of veterans .
Links certainly exist between traumatic brain injury , PTSD and other mental health issues in suicide in combat veterans , but the primary indicator of suicidality in war veterans seems to be moral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and regret ” said Matthew Hoh , a veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq .
In 2009 , he resigned his position with the State Department in protest over the escalation of the conflict in Afghanistan .
Hoh has been open about struggling with suicidal thoughts since leaving .
Killing does not come naturally to human beings .
Even working in a slaughterhouse , where employees kill endless lines of animals , takes an extreme psychological toll , the job is linked to far higher rates of PTSD , domestic abuse and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of military training can truly inoculate humans from the horror of killing other people .
Data suggests the longer you spend in the military and the more time in war zones , the higher the likelihood that you will eventually take your own life .
Like a virus , the longer you are exposed to battle , the more likely you are to succumb to the illness of depression , PTSD and suicide .
There appears to be no sure cure , only prevention in the first place .
While male veterans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own lives than men who have never served , female veterans are over five times more likely to commit suicide on average ( the disparities between veterans and non-veterans used to be greater , but a steep rise in suicides across America has reduced the ratios ) .
Hoh suggests a contributing factor could be the high rates of rape and sexual assault in the military .
The figures are indeed startling : a Pentagon study found that 10 percent of active-duty women were raped , and a further 13 percent were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those figures are consistent with a 2012 Defense Department survey that found nearly a quarter of servicewomen had been sexually assaulted at least once on the job .
The homeless vet has been a staple character in American life and society for over a century .
Although the VA claim their numbers are decreasing , an estimated 37,085 veterans still experienced homelessness in January 2019 , the last time the figure was counted .
“ I think the same issues that give rise to suicide in veterans also contribute to homelessness , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thrive in a regimented , cohesive , team-driven environment like the military face huge problems to do with isolation and a lack of structure once demobilized .
And having to deal with often-undiagnosed trauma alone can be devastating .
Hoh was only diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and a neurological-cognitive disorder in 2016 , many years after leaving the armed forces .
“ The military glorifies alcohol use , which may lead to later substance abuse , and , despite its recruiting propaganda , does a poor job of providing many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or trade that can be utilized upon leaving the military , ” he told MintPress .
“ People who are mechanics or vehicle drivers in the military find that when they leave the military their qualifications and training in the military do not transition into civilian certifications , licenses or qualifications .
This can have an impact on finding or holding employment , ” he said , accusing the armed forces of intentionally making it difficult for former soldiers to transition into civilian professions to aid retention .
Disabilities also contribute to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the risk of homelessness .
Overall , Hoh says , the military does a great job of shaping and disciplining young people of all races , teaching them skills and responsibility .
“ But the end result of it all is to kill people.
” For that reason , he recommends young people with a thirst to prove themselves and a passion for adventure join the fire department or perhaps become a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard .
Where will the next American war take place ?
If you could bet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the favorite .
At a recent anti-war rally in Los Angeles , former U.S. army veteran Mike Prysner warned the crowd about his experiences : My generation went through the Iraq War .
What did they teach us that you need to know now ?
That number one : They will lie .
They will lie about why we need to go to war , just like they did then .
They will lie to you .
And guess what ?
When that war starts going bad for them , as it inevitably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start dying , what are they going to do ?
They are going to keep lying and they are going to send more of you to die , because they don ’ t want to take responsibility .
But they ’ re not getting their legs blown off or have any kids on the battlefield , so they don ’ t care.
” He also cautioned those listening to what awaited veterans like him when they returned : On January 3 , Trump ordered the assassination of Iranian general and statesman Qassem Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firing a number of ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Iraq .
Despite the Iraqi parliament passing a unanimous resolution demanding all American troops leave , backed by a demonstration of 2.5 million people in Baghdad , the U.S. announced it would send thousands of more troops to the region , building three new bases on the Iraq/Iran border .
In the midst of the COVID–19 pandemic racking the Islamic Republic , Trump has announced new sanctions that further block Iran procuring life-saving medicines and medical supplies .
“ The US , backed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the other Gulf monarchies , will use any reason to launch attacks against Iran , ” Hoh said .
“ The best thing the Iranians can do is wait for November .
Don ’ t give Trump and the Republicans the war they can use to distract from COVID–19.
” Swanson was equally condemnatory of his government ’ s actions .
“ The United States is behaving as the worst neighbor in the global neighborhood , ” he said .
“ Perhaps the U.S. public , observing the Senatorial insider trading and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the true depths of the evil behind U.S. foreign policy.
” An enormous 22 million Americans have served in the armed forces .
While the military is constantly glamorized in public life , the reality for many is that , once they are of no use to the military-industrial-complex , they are dumped like trash on a curb .
With little support , once they leave , many , unable to deal with the realities of what they have had to endure , end up taking their own lives , chewed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ machine , hungry for more blood , more war , and more profits .
Feature photo | Rain falls on statues at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington , March 25 , 2020 .
Patrick Semansky | AP Alan MacLeod is a Staff Writer for MintPress News .
After completing his PhD in 2017 he published two books : Bad News From Venezuela : Twenty Years of Fake News and Misreporting and Propaganda in the Information Age : Still Manufacturing Consent .
He has also contributed to Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grayzone , Jacobin Magazine , Common Dreams the American Herald Tribune and The Canary .

By Alan Macleod
The phrase “military-industrial complex” is thrown around a lot. But the fact remains that the United States spends almost as much on war as the rest of the world combined. American troops are stationed in around 150 countries in around foreign 800 military bases; nobody seems to know the precise figure. Depending on the definition used, the United States has been at war for up to 227 of its 244-year history.
Endless war, of course, requires an endless torrent of warriors, sacrificing their liberty, safety and blood in the pursuit of empire. These soldiers are lauded as heroes, with constant parades and ceremonies across America to “honor” and “salute” servicemen. But once enlisted, for many, the profession does not seem so heroic. The brutality of the job – being sent around the world to kill – takes its toll. Only 17 percent of active duty members of the military stick around long enough to earn any pension whatsoever. And once they leave, often with terrible physical and emotional scars, they are frequently completely on their own to deal with it.
A consequence of permanent war is an ongoing epidemic in veterans’ suicides. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 6-7,000 American veterans kill themselves every year – a rate of almost one every hour. More soldiers die from their own hands than in combat. Since its inception in 2007, the Veterans Crisis Line has answered nearly 4.4 million calls on the topic.
To understand the phenomenon, MintPress spoke to David Swanson, Executive Director of World Beyond War.
“Veterans disproportionately suffer from physical injuries, including brain injuries, and moral injury, PTSD, and lack of career prospects. All of these factors contribute to homelessness in a heartless capitalist society. All of them contribute to despair and misery. And they especially lead to suicide when combined with another thing veterans disproportionately have: access to and familiarity with guns,” he said.
Suicide with a firearm is far more likely to succeed than other methods like poisoning or suffocation. Figures from the VA show that fewer than half of non-veteran suicides are with guns, but well over two-thirds of veterans use a firearm to take their own life.
“What the VA, and other studies and research has shown, is that there is a direct link between combat and suicide in veterans and that issues of guilt, regret, shame, etc. occur over and over again in these studies of veterans. Links certainly exist between traumatic brain injury, PTSD and other mental health issues in suicide in combat veterans, but the primary indicator of suicidality in war veterans seems to be moral injury, i.e. guilt, shame, and regret” said Matthew Hoh, a veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2009, he resigned his position with the State Department in protest over the escalation of the conflict in Afghanistan. Hoh has been open about struggling with suicidal thoughts since leaving.
Killing does not come naturally to human beings. Even working in a slaughterhouse, where employees kill endless lines of animals, takes an extreme psychological toll, the job is linked to far higher rates of PTSD, domestic abuse and drug and alcohol issues. But no amount of military training can truly inoculate humans from the horror of killing other people. Data suggests the longer you spend in the military and the more time in war zones, the higher the likelihood that you will eventually take your own life. Like a virus, the longer you are exposed to battle, the more likely you are to succumb to the illness of depression, PTSD and suicide. There appears to be no sure cure, only prevention in the first place.
While male veterans are 50 percent more likely to take their own lives than men who have never served, female veterans are over five times more likely to commit suicide on average (the disparities between veterans and non-veterans used to be greater, but a steep rise in suicides across America has reduced the ratios). Hoh suggests a contributing factor could be the high rates of rape and sexual assault in the military. The figures are indeed startling: a Pentagon study found that 10 percent of active-duty women were raped, and a further 13 percent were subjected to other unwanted sexual contact. Those figures are consistent with a 2012 Defense Department survey that found nearly a quarter of servicewomen had been sexually assaulted at least once on the job.
The Walking Dead
The homeless vet has been a staple character in American life and society for over a century. Although the VA claim their numbers are decreasing, an estimated 37,085 veterans still experienced homelessness in January 2019, the last time the figure was counted. “I think the same issues that give rise to suicide in veterans also contribute to homelessness,” said Hoh, suggesting that many who thrive in a regimented, cohesive, team-driven environment like the military face huge problems to do with isolation and a lack of structure once demobilized. And having to deal with often-undiagnosed trauma alone can be devastating. Hoh was only diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and a neurological-cognitive disorder in 2016, many years after leaving the armed forces.
“The military glorifies alcohol use, which may lead to later substance abuse, and, despite its recruiting propaganda, does a poor job of providing many people who join the military with a skill or trade that can be utilized upon leaving the military,” he told MintPress. “People who are mechanics or vehicle drivers in the military find that when they leave the military their qualifications and training in the military do not transition into civilian certifications, licenses or qualifications. This can have an impact on finding or holding employment,” he said, accusing the armed forces of intentionally making it difficult for former soldiers to transition into civilian professions to aid retention.
Disabilities also contribute to a lack of employment opportunities, further adding to the risk of homelessness. Overall, Hoh says, the military does a great job of shaping and disciplining young people of all races, teaching them skills and responsibility. “But the end result of it all is to kill people.” For that reason, he recommends young people with a thirst to prove themselves and a passion for adventure join the fire department or perhaps become a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard.
Future Wars
Where will the next American war take place? If you could bet on such things, Iran might be the favorite. At a recent anti-war rally in Los Angeles, former U.S. army veteran Mike Prysner warned the crowd about his experiences:
My generation went through the Iraq War. What did they teach us that you need to know now? That number one: They will lie. They will lie about why we need to go to war, just like they did then. They will lie to you. And guess what? When that war starts going bad for them, as it inevitably will, and a lot of us start dying, what are they going to do? They are going to keep lying and they are going to send more of you to die, because they don’t want to take responsibility. But they’re not getting their legs blown off or have any kids on the battlefield, so they don’t care.”
He also cautioned those listening to what awaited veterans like him when they returned:
When you come home wounded, injured, traumatized, what are they going to do, are they going to help you? No. They’re going to punish you, ridicule you, kick you to the curb. These politicians have shown they don’t care if you hang yourself in your closet when you get back. They don’t care if you go out to the woods and shoot yourself. They don’t care if you end up on the streets right here in Skid Row. They have proven they do not care about our lives and they have no right to dictate any control over our lives.”
On January 3, Trump ordered the assassination of Iranian general and statesman Qassem Soleimani via drone strike. Iran responded by firing a number of ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Iraq. Despite the Iraqi parliament passing a unanimous resolution demanding all American troops leave, backed by a demonstration of 2.5 million people in Baghdad, the U.S. announced it would send thousands of more troops to the region, building three new bases on the Iraq/Iran border. In the midst of the COVID–19 pandemic racking the Islamic Republic, Trump has announced new sanctions that further block Iran procuring life-saving medicines and medical supplies.
“The US, backed by the UK, Israel, Saudis and the other Gulf monarchies, will use any reason to launch attacks against Iran,” Hoh said. “The best thing the Iranians can do is wait for November. Don’t give Trump and the Republicans the war they can use to distract from COVID–19.” Swanson was equally condemnatory of his government’s actions. “The United States is behaving as the worst neighbor in the global neighborhood,” he said. “Perhaps the U.S. public, observing the Senatorial insider trading and presidential sociopathy, will gain some inkling into the true depths of the evil behind U.S. foreign policy.”
An enormous 22 million Americans have served in the armed forces. While the military is constantly glamorized in public life, the reality for many is that, once they are of no use to the military-industrial-complex, they are dumped like trash on a curb. With little support, once they leave, many, unable to deal with the realities of what they have had to endure, end up taking their own lives, chewed up and spat out by a relentless war machine, hungry for more blood, more war, and more profits.
Feature photo | Rain falls on statues at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, March 25, 2020. Patrick Semansky | AP
Alan MacLeod is a Staff Writer for MintPress News. After completing his PhD in 2017 he published two books: Bad News From Venezuela: Twenty Years of Fake News and Misreporting and Propaganda in the Information Age: Still Manufacturing Consent. He has also contributed to Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, The Guardian, Salon, The Grayzone, Jacobin Magazine, Common Dreams the American Herald Tribune and The Canary.
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This is not just buckling under pressure .
Something else is happening to these “ people ” that can not @ @ @ @ @ Are they MK-ultra slaves whose programming has gone haywire ?
I don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ I am asking questions .

This is not just buckling under pressure. Something else is happening to these “people” that cannot be easily explained away. Are they MK-ultra slaves whose programming has gone haywire? I don’t know, that’s why I am asking questions.
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