Political and economic events tend to swing like a pendulum, or move like the tides. What you think you know today, according to the mainstream mood, can swiftly change tomorrow. Sometimes this is mere random coincidence, but often it is engineered by the powers that be. When discerning coming trends, the only assumption I recommend people operate on is that the globalists will play the long game; the short game is only relevant as far as it serves the long game.
What is the long game? The globalists have openly admitted their goal in numerous mainstream publications, but my favorite example is the January 1988 issue of the Rothschild run magazine The Economist. The issue pronounces boldly that investors should “get ready for a global currency” by 2018. I examine this issue in detail in my article The Economic End Game Explained.
The Economist article mentions the sacrifice of “some” economic sovereignty of nation states, the end of the dollar’s world reserve status and the rise of the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights basket currency mechanism as a “bridge” to a single global currency. None of these changes can be accomplished without certain parts of the world suffering severe financial instability first. Not only is this a mathematical inevitability, such crisis is also a useful tool for elitists to mold the public’s collective psychology.
So, let’s make this crystal clear — the long game is the total and OPEN centralization of economic and geopolitical power into the hands of a select few financial elites. Not the pulling of strings behind the curtain. Not shadow governance. OPEN governance of the world by the elites, accepted or even demanded by the people.
There are a lot of assumptions floating around economic conditions and election developments right now that do not take into account this long game. The first being that globalists “are losing their grip on the situation.”
I would have to disagree. In terms of political leaders (East and West) and surface economic indicators, the elites have more control than ever.
The argument of the “bumbling globalists” became rather popular the days after the initial success of the Brexit referendum. This was of course based on the assumption that the Brexit is damaging to the globalists rather than helpful to them. I outline why the Brexit is a perfect scapegoat for a fiscal downturn engineered by the elites in my article Brexit: Global Trigger Event, Fake Out, Or Something Else?, published before the Brexit vote took place.
Since the referendum, central banks and politicians around the world have begun calling for a single monetary and fiscal policy initiative meant to “head off any ill effects of the Brexit.” That is to say, the open calls for one economic authority to rule them all have now begun.
The numerous warnings by the financial elites of a coming crisis event have most people in the mainstream and even many alternative analysts scratching their heads. For those that hyper-focus on stock markets, all seems to be well. Of course, these people only have an attention span that lasts until the next market ticker opens for the day. They aren’t looking at the bigger picture.
To be fair, though, the mainstream media is really laying on the fake-out propaganda thick.
July and August have produced considerably strange behaviors from stocks so far, with a record number of days positive, followed by a near-record number of days negative. I would consider this a form of volatility that should not be overlooked. The media have so far shrugged off these developments and only noted that stock valuations are still high despite the Brexit “surprise.” Their assertion has been that the Brexit “had no effect;” completely ignoring the fact that such events can have long term consequences rather than immediate consequences.
Oil prices have plunged back towards lows last seen at the beginning of the year, something I stated would eventually occur after the predictable failure of the OPEC meeting in Doha. Low global demand continues and production has not slowed in any meaningful way.
There has been a steady correlation the past year between oil and stocks. The current decoupling is unlikely to last very long and stocks should track down to oil by September as speculators give up trying to hold crude offshore in a useless effort to drive prices higher. The mainstream has said little to nothing about this decoupling or its eventual consequences.
The past two months of employment numbers have been an epic farce, with the media playing up the supposed number of jobs added while mentioning nothing about the nearly 95 million working age Americans removed from the rolls and no longer counted as unemployed. That’s almost one third of the U.S. population, and around half of all working age Americans that have no job.
The Bureau of Labor’s claim when cornered by this statistic and the fraudulent nature of their primary employment percentages? “Those people don’t want to work, therefore they should not be counted…”
The better than expected jobs reports have so far allowed markets to levitate. I would assert, however, that stocks are merely treading water at the deceptively calm center of a hurricane.
The reality is, they cannot hide an economic collapse forever. Negative financial effects are going to touch ground somewhere, and the data is going to sneak through. Case in point; U.S. productivity is now at 37 year lows despite government statistics claiming fully recovered employment. You would think that in such a happy labor environment portrayed by the BLS productivity would grow. This is not the case. Perhaps a total unemployed population of over 100 million people may be contributing to the implosion of U.S. productivity...?
Outside of the U.S., European banks are on the verge of a breakdown, and central bank stimulus measures and rate cuts are adding minimal extra boost to markets. They aren't currently falling much, but they aren't rallying much either. In essence, equities are becoming stagnant due to artificial support from central banks and there is little incentive for investors to participate any longer.
In light of the latest manipulations of economic data and the jawboning of stocks since March, some alternative analysts have pronounced that the central banks plan to prop up markets “indefinitely,” or at least until Hillary Clinton can win the election.
This is an unfortunate assumption by the alternative crowd…
I remember before the Brexit vote a vast majority of independent economists and liberty analysts argued that the elites would “never allow” the U.K. referendum to pass — that they had the power to rig the vote however they pleased. If this is the case (and I agree it is the case), then clearly the elites WANTED the Brexit to pass.
It would serve alternative analysts well to recall specifically the rigged polling numbers in the weeks leading up to the Brexit which showed a definite win for the “Stay” crowd. Interesting how that all turned out, isn’t it?
I am consistently reminded of the Brexit surprise when I look today at the polling numbers on the U.S. election. The erratic and inconsistent polling shows Trump climbing, then suddenly sinking days later, then climbing again without any clear catalysts. Many polls contradict each other, just as the polls did before the Brexit, and, the same kind of circus atmosphere is present, if not more prevalent.
It may be possible, if not certain, that this is all a game. The Brexit outcome was predetermined, which is how elites like George Soros scored successful investment bets on the referendum passing, and the reason why the Bank for International Settlements gathered central bankers from around the world as the vote was taking place.
I believe that the U.S. presidential election has also been predetermined; with a Trump win. Some people might be confused by this concept.
Trump’s campaign has been consistently compared to the Brexit campaign by globalists in the media, as well as by mainstream pundits. They call it a "dangerous" trend of rising populists.
The propaganda surrounding the Brexit asserts that the referendum will eventually lead to global economic crisis; and already, central banks and politicians are attempting to tie the Brexit to anything that might go wrong fiscally in the near future.
The propaganda surrounding Trump is the same; that Trump is unfit to lead America and that his economic policies will end in global financial ruin.
One constant connects the Brexit referendum and Trump — both are supported by conservative movements with anti-globalist leanings.
I submit that there is in fact a wider economic crisis on the way, and that the elites plan to use the Brexit and Trump as scapegoats for this crisis.
I have stated this before, but I think the idea needs repeating: The globalists need the economy to turn unstable in order to create a rationale for a centralized economic authority and a single global currency system. This is why they have consistently called for a “coordinated global central banking policy” after the Brexit. This is why they continue to warn of a fiscal crisis even though stock markets remain at all-time highs.
If Hillary Clinton, a well known globalist puppet deep in the bedrock of the establishment, wins the election only to have the economy tank, then the globalists will get the blame.
If Trump is either allowed in office, or is placed in office, and the economy tanks, CONSERVATIVES, the primary enemy of the globalists, will get the blame for the resulting crisis.
To reiterate, the globalists have created the conditions by which an economic crisis can be triggered at the time of their choosing (within certain limits). They are then either supporting the success of seemingly conservative based movements and candidates, or simply refusing to interfere with them. This is being done so that the globalists can then blame the crash they created on conservative movements.
This allows them to demonize not just conservatives, but the conservative philosophy in general; labeling it a poisonous ideal akin to fascism. Their solution? Erase all elements of conservatism and sovereignty from society for the sake of the “greater good” of the collective.
This is part of the long game.
As I noted after the U.K. referendum, I believe the Brexit to be part of a “one-two-punch combination,” and that the second punch has not arrived yet. My view appears to be supported by the number of financial elites warning investors to pull out of markets today before it is too late. Obviously, they know something the rest of the financial mainstream does not.
This sets up the elites as “prophets” rather than criminals, as economic perception turns negative and the public begins looking for answers.
In the meantime, I believe a softer downturn will begin before the election takes place, most likely starting in September. This will give a boost to the Trump campaign, or at least, that is what the polls will likely say. I would also watch for some banking officials and media pundits to blame this downturn on Trump’s rise in the polling data. The narrative will be that just the threat of a Trump presidency is “putting the markets on edge.”
Many claim the Federal Reserve will not raise rates in 2016 with the election threatened by a Trump candidacy. I believe the Fed will in fact raise rates, as they always do going into major recessions. If they do not raise rates before the election, they will most certainly raise rates in December if Trump is in the White House.
I realize that many will argue that Trump will “never be allowed to win,” just look at how the media demonizes him. But this is what people argued before the Brexit, and they were wrong. I suggest that this demonization campaign is much like the doom and gloom used by globalists before the UK referendum — it is not meant to stop the event. It is not meant to prevent Trump from getting into office, it is meant to make Trump and conservatives a scapegoat for an impending crisis once he is IN office.
While I certainly am not advocating Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office, I have to point out that a Trump presidency serves the globalist long game better than a Clinton presidency.
First, the elites need an international financial crisis to encourage the public to support a single central bank policy and authority. They can blame such a crisis on Trump and the Brexit and divert attention away from themselves.
Second, the elites need to remove the philosophy of conservatism as an obstacle to global collectivism and the destruction of national sovereignty. Again, conservatives will be blamed as participants and co-conspirators in the fiscal crisis, and painted as so devilish that no future generation would want to be a associated with conservative thought.
Third, the elites need to kill the dollar’s world reserve status. And yes, even this could be blamed on Trump as Saudi Arabia moves away from the dollar as the petro-currency and multiple nations begin to protest Trump’s “isolationism” by dumping the dollar. In October, China (with the approval of the IMF) begins spreading SDR-based liquidity around the world, launching the next phase of the end of the dollar as world reserve right before the U.S. election climax.
Fourth, the elites need internal conflict within the U.S. and/or martial law in order to justify international intervention. A Trump presidency will most likely be met with accelerated violence from social justice activists and general riots from the entitlement class. I believe Trump will use martial law measures, though he probably will not label this "martial law". There may even come a day when globalist “leaders” will assert that Trump cannot be allowed access to a nuclear arsenal, and that he must be stopped.
If Trump turns out to be anti-constitution, and the liberty movement acts to stand against him — we will be accused of working for the social justice miscreants, or we will ironically be accused as agents of the globalists. If we fight against a globalist intervention or the social justice mobs, we will be accused as fascists by the international community. Truly, with Trump as president, many doors open for the elites.
That said, this does not mean the elites will be ultimately successful in their endeavors. There are always unknowns to any grand scheme. As Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” I believe the elites will be surprised by some sizable punches in the mouth. Until then, though, their current strategy appears to be running on schedule.
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written by Anon1 , August 10, 2016
They will be successful: Rev 13 v 17.
Do you think it will lead to war, say between Nato and Russia / China?
written by Anon Cowherd , August 10, 2016
> I believe Trump will use martial law measures, though he probably will not label this "martial law". There may even come a day when globalist “leaders” will assert that Trump cannot be allowed access to a nuclear arsenal, and that he must be stopped.
So are they playing Trump?
Besides, is martial law even Trump's decision?
written by Gods Creation , August 10, 2016
Hi Brandon,
I look forward to your articles. They are always thoughtful and error free, and you seem to have a grasp of the Big Picture better than anyone else.
While it is good to know what the enemy is doing, in the end I know the only way to avoid the coming problems associated with the ongoing economic collapse is to free yourself from any dependence on the corrupt system.
Most people believe that saving the government and our "country" is the only thing that can save them. In fact, just the opposite is true. The governments of the world are the source of all the problems (wars, financial, social, etc...).
So long as there exists ANY government (a small group of men who claim authority to control a large group of men), the cycle will continue.
They claim authority they don't have over people, and the people submit simply because they don't know any better than to accept their slavery, and even fight to save it.
The dogs and ponies may change from time to time, but the end goal is always controlling the slaves, increasing their number while eliminating competing masters.
Just quit participating to the extent possible. The less you participate, the more freedom you have. if you choose to fight for a "country" or a government, you are fighting for your own slavery. The is NO freedom in any collective, even if it claims to serve you.
It is good to know where things are likely headed, but not so one can stop it from happening. Only so they can stay out of the way and avoid the damages and theft the masses will suffer.
Anyway, keep up the good work
written by Jeans , August 10, 2016
The Holy Scriptures refer to spiritual things..not worldly things as most falsely suggest. It is about Jesus and your spiritual relation to him and his kingdom. It is about the believer coming to the true knowledge of Christ....Review the opening sentence of verse 1 again.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John
"The REVELATION of Jesus Christ"!!!
You need not worry about China , Russia, Obama, or anything worldly... Your enemy is within you. (Spiritually).
written by Malcolm Reynolds , August 10, 2016
This is totally a BINGO! article.
"If Trump is either allowed in office, or is placed in office, and the economy tanks, CONSERVATIVES, the primary enemy of the globalists, will get the blame for the resulting crisis."
I've been saying this for awhile. Donald is the Manchurian Candidate.
This is a long game of chess, and most people (even those that read Brandon and actually understand and agree) are playing checkers. These are the people that shriek about preventing Hillary because of SCOTUS nominations, as the primary reason to vote for the cheeto. /slap my forehead
The world is FULL of paradoxes, all you have to do is look for them.
As Gods Creation said above, "if you choose to fight for a 'country' or a government, you are fighting for your own slavery", most people will not simple let go and have some faith.
On the one hand, you might get a short game victory installing the Donald (who I think is a complete buffoon and will play nicely into the 'he/they caused this meme'), but paradoxically, you're costing us the game. Yes, Hillary probably will get to nominate SCOTUS judges (and who really cares, the US and the Const are long since dead), but paradoxically with her in,
1 - we're more likely to hold the House and Senate and work against those nominations, and 2 - we wont AUTOMATICALLY get the blame for the economic collapse and will retain some benefit of the doubt.
written by Malcolm Reynolds , August 10, 2016
Sorry, didn't finish my thought
....
regarding the paradoxes, I find myself in something of a paradox regarding all this and checkers.
despite being so totally against Killary Clinton, I find myself needing to vote for her....
Now that's chess.
written by Brandon Smith , August 10, 2016
@Marine
No, YOU are America's last chance. Don't put all your eggs in a political basket.
written by stevenguinness , August 10, 2016
Excellent article Brandon. Thank you.
Which financial elites have been warning investors to pull out of the market?
written by Brandon Smith , August 10, 2016
@steven
Zero Hedge had a good article outlining some recent examples:
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-08-07/sell-everything-why-what-has-smartest-investors-so-spooked
I also suggest you look into the consistent warnings by the IMF and the BIS of market instability over the past year as well as Jacob Rothschild's warnings.
written by silver star , August 10, 2016
I agree with your logic Brandon. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on short term metals prices, what happens with a soft downturn, September to December time frame?
written by TJL , August 10, 2016
Do you think if some crisis occurs, such as large bank failures, war or a massive terrorist attack, that Obama would declare martial law, postpone or suspend the election and in doing so remain in office?
written by Woodcock , August 10, 2016
It makes sense. It's obvious at this point that Hillary can't win, and it's clear that the economy is on the brink of a major downturn.
If the financial elite predict the collapse, they will win credibility and be like prophets.
But what if we make an even bigger prediction that Trump will win the presidency and the economy will take a dive at the same time and then the media will blame conservatism and attempt to consolidate power.
Overall, your predictions are very helpful. I appreciate this article immensely and I'm looking forward to your next one.
written by TruthWarrior , August 10, 2016
Brandon - What shall informed Americans do come November? Vote for Trump, the lesser of two evils; Killery, and hope 'they' get the blame (post-chaos); Or abstain entirely, as some alternative voices have advised?
In my view, voting for either is foolish and biblically wrong (they are unqualified), but do our votes really count at the national level anyway (at this point)?
It has been said many times: What matters is who counts the votes.
Excellent article BTW.
written by Brandon Smith , August 10, 2016
@Renov8
You haven't really presented a valid argument, just some sophistry based on naive assumptions. I never said the "Neo-Cons" are "all powerful". The GLOBALISTS, however, have a longstanding record of influencing elections and killing politicians that don't follow the program.
If you are going to say a position is "far-fetched", then you need to qualify your accusation, otherwise, you are wasting everyone's time, including mine.
written by Brandon Smith , August 10, 2016
@silver star
I doubt metals will lose any ground at this stage, but you have to remember that PMs are still a manipulated market. I am investing in metals under the position that they will continue to rise this year regardless of the fiscal or political circumstances. This is the position I have held since January, and so far it seems to be correct.
written by Brandon Smith , August 10, 2016
@Truthwarrior
The last candidate I felt comfortable voting for was Ron Paul, even though I knew they would never let him win the primaries let alone the presidential election.
I will not be voting for anyone this time around.
written by shutupnsing , August 11, 2016
A "not voting" = a vote for Hillary. We thought you were smarter than that B!
written by Unknown , August 11, 2016
Excellent analysis!
My favorite line is this:
As Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
written by drdaily , August 11, 2016
I agree with your big picture, this however is a spiritual war. Never letting a crisis go to waste works both ways. The revealing of these clowns is a huuuge step in the right direction as the opposition melts away in Trump's path. The right hand of God is about to strike! Trump is not the end all of change he is the one who opens the door. It is up to US to make it happen.
written by Brandon Smith , August 11, 2016
@shutupnsing
Faulty logic. A refusal to vote is a denial of the legitimacy of both candidates and the fake election process. It is not a "vote for Hillary". To claim that people must participate in the farce otherwise they are in support of the enemy is zealotry at its finest. This is how the elites control you.
written by shutupnsing , August 11, 2016
I understand the "likelihood" that this is all one big kabuki farce. I was also paying attention when you made a good argument regarding a Hillary Presidency being worse for the global elites. My problem is that none of us are that sure that Trump is not the real deal. Are you 100% sure he's not? 98...95...
written by Brandon Smith , August 11, 2016
@shutupnsing
I'm not psychic, but I am sure enough to be content with my decision.
written by Frank Brady , August 11, 2016
Brandon, as usual your articles are incisive, fact-filled and I appreciate them more than I can say. My quarrel with you in this piece is not with your facts but with the conclusion you draw from those fact.
I think you give the Globalists far too much credit. It is, I believe, more likely that their insufferable arrogance and overreach will lead to an unprecedented global nuclear catastrophe from which all (including them) will suffer.
I take no solace from this.
written by Brandon Smith , August 11, 2016
@Frank
Rigging elections is not giving them "too much credit"; they have been doing this for decades. Otherwise, I made no other conclusions.
written by TruthWarrior , August 11, 2016
@shutupnsing
Though not as wicked as Killery, you cannot evaluate Trump or any candidate within the brief confines of a campaign or election cycle. Talk is cheap. He has a history. Where has he stood on core issues over the years? And what and whom has he supported, financially or otherwise? The Clintons for starters. He lacks Character and sound Judgement, which used to be a prerequisite for fulfilling the duties of the highest office in the land.
Abstaining from voting for either candidate is not support for one or the other. It is a refusal to support the continuation of corruption which grows unabated in the upper echelons of government. I choose not to participate in that which is a Lie, and Evil. You, also, can choose to be free and refuse to be complacent, and no longer go along with their song and dance.
written by Gary Leaf , August 11, 2016
Hello Brandon
Thanks for this article.
I want to dispute the comment submitted by "God's Creation" that there is only one way out of slavery, [detaching from their control system] and that our current crop of masters have no legitimate authority over us.
1 Samuel chapter 8; Israel demanded a king and were given one. This was an everlasting covenant that we cannot now escape - but we can now assert for righteous kings in our future, just as Yehovah has promised us.
But in the interim we were warned; "He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, and Yehovah will not answer you in that day." 1 Samuel 8:17
We get the king we deserve. I name Prince Charles as the current king of Israel. If Im right about this thesis, his job is to unite all Israel under one king, and it looks like he has succeeded in this, but has done so by theft and deceit. So it will end badly for him. The kingdom of Israel will eventually be stripped from him and given to righteous kings. [eg Daniel 7:26]
Righteous kings are what I hope for, and have determined from the scriptures that we can assert this outcome now by rediscovering the Laws of Yehovah and choosing to obey them today. [eg Jeremiah 17:24] Our immediate choice for "freedom" can be summarized as freedom to serve Yehovah, instead of suffering slavery to a tyrant, by declaring Yehovah to be sovereign and actually doing what he told us to do. [eg Psalm 119:44]
The foundation of this thesis is that all mankind are descended from Israel and are under contract to Yehovah, the God of Israel by birth. This claim can be proven both mathematically as well as from scripture; the Law and the Prophets and the Testimony of Christ.
Libertarianism is an attractive concept, but I dont know if it has ever been truly practiced, and the scriptures declare it to be a non starter, so Im not counting on it.
written by Brandon Smith , August 11, 2016
@Gary
No offense, but I'm not really interested in what the Bible says about kings, or other people's interpretations of those scriptures. The bible has been reinterpreted over and over again by governments to justify their power, and to justify abuses of the people. I do not interpret it the way they interpret it.
I highly suggest you check out Pastor Baldwin's book on the lies surrounding Romans 13 to get a non-propaganda perspective on the bible and government. If anything, Samuel is a lesson AGAINST government. Nowhere does it say that we must be stuck with government (as we know it) forever.
Libertarianism is essentially voluntary tribalism, so it has been tried before all over the world. I believe if humanity is to survive, we will have to go back to such a model. The Hebrew tribes may have demanded a king, but I didn't.
written by Implied Violins , August 12, 2016
I haven't written anything about religion here before or responded to such comments on these boards, mostly because I respect everyone's own personal path and don't feel it
is ever fruitful to discuss deeply held beliefs without really getting to know a person directly first (and with a lot of beer available), but I did minor in religious
studies/philosophy in college and have avidly studied religions in depth over the years. I feel it might be useful to post my insights here, with the caveat that what I write
are merely my own thoughts for potential discussion - NOT dogma that I want to push onto other people.
And with that first paragraph, I hope I have made it clear that I am not here to change people's minds about anything, I am simply posting my own beliefs for consideration;
while at the same time, the fact I feel a need to qualify what I am writing about with such care is a major part of the problem that the world faces today.
I personally see a great deal of harm has been done thoughout history by elites who use disparate religious beliefs as perhaps their most powerful weapon in their 'divide and
conquer' tactics, and I believe that this has been their design all along, and that they CREATED the major religions for this purpose - and this started more than 5500 years
ago, in Babylon/Sumeria, with the tales of Nimrod and his wife, Semiramis. I won't go into detail on that here, there is much published information on this available, but
the basic story of a 'God' being of virgin birth; rising from the dead; and promising to return starts with this legend...a legend that shows up later in the tales of the
Indian god Krishna and, of course, Jesus. In fact, much of the symbology that is present in modern-day Catholic churches is simply carried over from those times (as is their
ritual of 'eating the blood and flesh of Christ' - which in those days, was REAL blood and flesh...but I digress).
Now before people get their hackles up, I want to say this: the man that people identify with as 'Jesus' (but probably not that name) 2000 years ago was probably GREATER
than anyone could ever possibly believe...so great, that the powers that be HAD to take charge of the situation.
In fact, I believe that this man's message was SO powerful, that the elite could not deal with it until LONG after he was dead. Consider: how often has anyone noticed that
the books of the New Testament were all written after his death, and little about his life was written while he was still alive?
It took 325 years, but the Emperor Constantine finally took the bull by the horns and railroaded 'Christianity' to his own benefit by making it the state religion of Rome
during the Council of Nicea...and in the process, eventually the church established by him completely perverted the original message of 'Christ' by creating him in their own
image, and made it punishable BY DEATH to question the notion that the CHURCH controlled all access to God, and that he died for your sins, for which you need to feel soul-
crushing guilt, and you need to PAY US to ask for mercy on his behalf because you are so inherently EVIL and FULL OF SIN that you can't be redeemed otherwise!
So, what was the man who was the original 'Christ's' message that was so dangerous to the powers that be, you may ask?
GOD IS WITHIN.
'Live as I do, and you will know this.' Not, 'I am the way and through me you will find salvation' but: 'Live my way and you will find God within yourself.'
In my view, there has been no greater evil than the religions of the world externalizing God and trying to control access to him by putting themselves between the individual
and his connection, which is IMPOSSIBLE because WE ARE ALL OF GOD. And I believe that this is what 'Christ' preached, and very effectively.
...and now that I've stated my beliefs, if anyone is put off by what I just wrote, I apologize - but please, ask yourself this: why do you feel this way? Have you identified
with your beliefs so strongly that what I wrote above offends you? Do you think by writing what I have that I am attacking you personally? Because if that is true (and I am
NOT!!), then think about this: it is this very quality of identification with beliefs that THE ELITES INSTILLED IN US over the eons that they wish to use to divide us. And
looking around at the world today, it seems to be working.
...but it won't, if we all learn to put faith IN OURSELVES.
GOD IS WITHIN.
written by shutupnsing , August 12, 2016
God has a history of sending the right guy we refuse to recognize. Trump is certainly no saint...and he's probably not the guy the Founder's would have dreamed of. But he's got more character than you characters are willing to give him credit for. In case none of you have stepped in front of the mirror lately...we are ALL flawed. I think a man's family is an important reflection of character. I see an alpha sheepdog who stands in support of military and the blues and our sovereignty...I think a Clinton presidency would be catastrophic beyond words. But I appear to be the lone voice in the wilderness here. It may all be mute, as the deck seems stacked against him.
written by Brandon Smith , August 12, 2016
@shutupnsing
I don't believe in "sheepdogs"; we are ALL our own best defense. The sheepdog mentality breeds elitism. I don't need Trump to protect me, even if that is his intention. Neither do you. When this fight is decided it will be decided by common people. The meek shall inherit the earth.
written by justanobserver , August 12, 2016
Brandon,
I think Donald may win the popular vote but lose the electoral college.
The corruption and depravity of Hillary will not be stopped by divine intervention any more than prayers, supplications, or even petitioning for a redress of grievances to King George III in the mid to late 1700's allowed liberty a chance.
I found a new website for not so light but necessary reading. http://www.ninaillingworth.com
Truth is treason in an empire of lies.
written by soldier , August 12, 2016
A lot of these higher prices are from inflation. The stock market does not reflect economic reality and hasn't for some time. A crash is inevitable or more inflation to keep it propped up.
I thought I recently heard where home ownership was actually at record lows.... Also, I know many major retailers are closing stores. I know where I live in Portsmouth, Virginia, business are going bust all over. I don't think construction is through the roof
The official unemployment rate is a joke. Actual unemployment the way we would think of it is conservatively at least 20% if not higher. I mean why the heck do they not count people unemployed for a certain time? They consider 1/3 of the population not in the work force. Is 1/3 of the population rich beyond belief and don't have to work, disabled enough where no work can be performed, or all retirees? I know we have plenty of disabled and many old folks, but 1/3 of the population being as such is crazy.
written by ? , August 12, 2016
Soldier,
Prepforlife has less credibility than fag lips Obama or the congressional budget office on the economy.
written by Californiawoman , August 12, 2016
@implied violins
The globalists think God is within also. They think they are god and so do you.
written by Brandon Smith , August 12, 2016
@California
I don't think that is what he is saying. I think he is saying God's influence is within; in other words our personal image of god, as well as our voice of conscience. Implied Violins is welcome to correct me if I am misinterpreting him.
The elites don't believe that. They believe they ARE gods, or that they will be gods one day.
written by gardengritty , August 12, 2016
American's are still being "played" for fools if they think a great leader will emerge and make everything right. One day he or she will...called Anti-christ! Most people will be on that "bandwagon. Probably much sooner than later!! America will not be great again. Not now, and has not been for a very long time, We have much blood on our hands and have spread it worldwide without conscience.
As a true worshiper of Yahshua Messiah, I cannot in good conscience vote for either candidate. I’ve studied the Illuminati hand signals of Hillary and her demonic spirit and associations and they are the same as Trumps. Both are the same, just different ways of communicating. Trump is saying what people ALREADY KNOW!!! Look at his hand signals. We are still being “played.” A picture is worth 1,000 words and these are not photo-shopped! Just a few of very many sites –
http://illuminatisymbols.info/politicians/
http://henrymakow.com/donald_trump_is_masonic_false.html
http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2016/01/donald-trump-exposed-3284628.html
The Almighty used Pharaoh, a demonic spirit, wickedness, in the days of Moses for His own purposes – Romans 9:17 – “…that I might show My power in you, and that My name might be declared throughout all the earth.” He will again use evil for His own purposes. Bless God, America, hardly! Neither Trump nor Hillary will lead this nation back to greatness. We've forgotten His Ten Commandments - booted them out of every venue, particularly the churches.
He will continue to use wickedness as He has over these past very many elections, and “leaders”. As the end of the age draws nearer evil will reign. As America had continued to say “I’m voting for the lesser of 2 evils.” What they forget is we still get evil and more and more of it. Remember the wide road that leads to destruction will carry the majority of people. Whereas the narrow road that leads to eternal life is a small group…few.
Almighty Yahweh (God) is no longer winking at ignorance. Remember, Judgment BEGINS WITH THE HOUSE OF GOD…and rightly so. We WILL BE JUDGED on those we vote for and their death philosophies.
“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now (when? NOW!) commands all men every where to repent..” (To do what? REPENT?) We have ALL fallen short of the glory of God.
Acts 17:30 KJV
written by Implied Violins , August 12, 2016
Brandon got it right; I believe we are all a part of God, and he 'speaks' through us and our actions. The more we are in touch with ourselves, our heart and soul; the more we act from a place of compassion, empathy, and love; the stronger that connection becomes.
This doesn't mean that individuality isn't important, it is, as is personal sovereignty. These things need to be cherished and protected in order for a society to truly flourish.
The elite have lost their ability to feel love, compassion, and empathy; thus, they can't feel the infinite or the love of God - and couldn't relate to it even if it were given to them. Hence, they feel apart from everything else, and since they can't feel the infinite through God they become obsessed with personal power and immortality and do all they can to control the world they see in front of them, as they can't understand that there is so much more to life than 'winning the game'.
At least, that's my current perception of them. Always open to further discussions.
written by An Agrarian , August 13, 2016
As a Christian I want to share my faith with those whom I meet and develop a relationship. Even though some of the pro-Christian posts here are generally correct, it does little good to preach at skeptics on a blog. Christ told us to "make disciples" ... that means physical relationships, and a "living out" of our faith. Engaging in religious debate to "win" arguments with unbelievers is not a God-honoring endeavor - it's human pride. We Christians would do well to discipline ourselves (and our own churches) before seeking to correct the world's theological discrepancies. Want to change hearts and minds? Then stop preaching at people as the Pharisees did.
As for voting - I feel compelled to remain engaged in the process, primarily because I sense it's a duty. (Former military officer and Dad to 6 observant children.) However, I feel much as others do: I can't in good conscience abide the false GOP vs Dem dichotomy ... Heads you get a progressive Marxian socialist, Tails you get a 'conservative' Fabian socialist. So how about the Constitution Party? Sure, they'll only get about 0.1% of the vote, but what's not to like in their platform? Skeptics will say that's throwing your vote away ... I say that's NOT throwing my honor away. At what point does pragmatism become unprincipled compromise?
As good as Brandon's analysis is I still can't shake the sense that Hillary's going to win this. She's shrewd enough to stick with the teleprompter and avoid press conferences. Trump's narcissism encourages his off-the-cuff buffoonery ... the globalists can't restrain his recklessness. A potential Trump win assumes the globalists can control the myriad of SJW groups and socialist-progressives who are seething for another strike against (what they perceive to be) white male oligarchy. I know and believe in the power of propaganda so I can see how things COULD be manipulated for Trump. But Brandon - you've been prescient in the past ... I'm not faulting your analysis, I'm just not there yet!
Now, on to the things that do make a difference in the world ... like going to milk my cow.
written by PokeTtheTruth , August 13, 2016
This Presidential "election" is like all others in the past. The people are faced with primarily two choices, both of which always results in the powerful elite remaining in control of our lives and future.
This system of government guarantees a continuity that benefits not the people who are supposed to be served but instead, the career politicians and the privileged insiders who are all manipulated at some level by the financial wealthy.
We can reject this by not voting which is a personal resolution to withhold our grant of credibility and legitimacy. However it is symbolic and not the change America must have in the electoral process to assure our voices are heard. What is that change?
The option to choose NOTA ("None of the Above") on all presidential and congressional ballots. The count tallied for NOTA will be measured against the other candidates and if the count is higher, the election is voided and new candidates must appear on the ballot for that office. NOTA is the execution of the people's supreme authority to demand candidates who are acceptable to the electorate. It exemplifies the nation's will to override the swelling of impending tyranny.
Many will say, "The government can't function without a legislature." Government operates at the bureaucratic level empowered by statute and regulation as long as the annual fiscal budget is in effect. The country has enough federal laws in force that a few months without a number of congressional offices filled will not impair Washington, DC.
The primary function of the executive in the White House is to: sign bills into federal law, propose treaties, appoint federal judges, make speeches, bribe, bully and bomb other nations and go on vacation. The country can survive without a president until the people choice a candidate who they want and not the marionettes who serve the Deep State.
This will not require an amendment to the U.S. Constitution because NOTA can be considered a "legal person" like a corporation. The federal courts have accepted the concept of "things" being named as defendants in civil asset forfeiture cases (e.g., cash, vehicles, boats, etc) so why shouldn't "words" that represent political concepts be allowed on the electoral ballot as well?
America needs the NOTA option to represent the people because heaven knows the politicians no longer do.
written by An Agrarian , August 13, 2016
A follow up to above - If the globalists truly wanted a GOP scapegoat for an economic meltdown, wouldn't !Jeb (or Kasich or Rubio) have been the ideal candidate to maneuver into position? Seems Trump caught the elite completely by surprise.
written by Brandon Smith , August 13, 2016
@Agrarian
Not a chance. All of those you listed already have records of being owned by the establishment, and their legislative backgrounds can be used as hard evidence.
Trump has no legisative background. Therefore, he is the only candidate that can be sold to the people as an "actual" conservative. They need the system to crash with a "conservative" at the wheel.
This is how I correctly predicted that Trump would be the Republican nominee months ago when most people claimed it would never happen.
written by californiawoman , August 13, 2016
@implied violins.
Thanks for the clarification. Now makes sense.
As for myself, I guess I need an external source, such a the Bible, to help guide me. I know it is not a perfect source but it was something that has helped me turn my life around. I could not have made changes without its guidance. The more I follow its general principles, the more I become in tune with the spiritual and the better life becomes.
By the way, I did a medical mission in Nicaragua about 6 years ago and witnessed a bona fide exorcism. It changed my outlook on life. Life is all truly about good vs evil.
written by An Agrarian , August 13, 2016
@Brandon - We're on the same team & you rightly have a blog w/ a large following ... I don't. I generally don't comment on your analysis because it's generally spot on. However, I've served in a WH administration & have been around several of the elites with R & D labels, including Herself who is a diabolical sociopath. (But her husband IS exceptionally intelligent.) Have made small talk with some of the shaking/moving globalists (only of the American variety) on the periphery. No more background necessary to make my point, which is that most of these people aren't inordinately intelligent - they're conniving & shrewd, but NOT sharp enough to correctly read the political tea leaves that yielded Trumpism, let alone conspiring for him to serve as Plan A for globalist ambition. Under your theory the ideal GOP President to crash would be Cruz ... the guy who continually thumped the Bible, Constitution & Federalism ... who better to scapegoat than a "conservative" like that? I still think !Jeb or Kasich would've been ideal as well ... it doesn't matter that all these guys are pseudo-conservatives; perception is reality in this culture - call them "conservative" on MSM and that's how they're perceived. Words & definitions are malleable. We share that point since you infer they'll call Trump a "conservative" when they crash the system.
Granted, I don't know all the globalist bigwigs - maybe the non-American variety are smarter? All I'm saying is that I think Trump completely blindsided them ... surely Plan A was to throw any of the establishment GOP chumps under the bus, because the chumps are power-addicted and more easily manipulated than independently wealthy upstarts. Bottom Line: The globalists in this case aren't playing chess ... the game is blackjack, and Trump wasn't the "21" they were betting on. In the end though I completely agree with you ... Trump will serve their ends, but he's going to be a handful for them.
I hope you take this as a polite quibble, and thanks for making a blog available for everyone to vent & get your feedback.
written by Hubbs , August 13, 2016
Brandon,
I like reading your contra analysis, and I think you are right in that the elites are throwing up this whole Hillary v Trump election as a smokescreen. The elites are like the jackals that will quietly make off with their fill as they get the lions and hyenas to fight each other at the "kill" (the former USA).
Looking to see mainstream media, facebook, twitter,etc and even some cell phone functionality slowly and surreptitiously get censored, especially as unrest stirs up in Middle East, Ukraine, South China Sea, or even the old USA.... which is why I got my Ham Extra.
written by Brandon Smith , August 13, 2016
@Agrarian
I don't think the elites are wise, but I do think they are intelligent and malicious according to what I have seen so far. You have to remember that the political elites are nothing more than puppets; I do not believe they are representative of the top of the pyramid. They don't have to be smart, they just have to follow orders.
The people who really run the show reside in the halls of the IMF, the BIS, World Bank, etc., along with the major international banks (citigroup, jpmorgan, goldman sachs, etc). They have also been controlling governments for a long time. They have mastered it. Practice makes people appear smarter than they are.
Finally, the people who work within the globalist think tanks are VERY clever. RAND Corp., Tavistock, Brookings, etc.; none of those people should be underestimated.
I think some people WANT to believe that Trump is not controlled because they think we need a man on a white horse to save us. I'm here to say that even if Trump is a constitutionalist, he is not going to be able to do much to save this country. Only WE can do that. We don't need Trump. The sooner people realize this, the sooner they will start taking real action.
written by Wondering , August 13, 2016
If what we are witnessing is the beginning of a sovereign debt crisis-- row of dominoes (so to speak), I would imagine that this would accomplish both globalist goals in one fell swoop: the clamor for the need for a global currency system ("for stability") and the collapse of national sovereignty by the collapse of national economies. Also, if a sovereign debt crisis looming, wouldn't big capital flow out of public sector investments and into private sector investments? Bond market collapse and stock market rise?
written by Brandon Smith , August 13, 2016
@Wondering
No, not likely. Equities are now completely dependent on market psychology; the optimism of the market requires that the fundamentals are ignored. When the fundamentals become so invasive that they disrupt this willful ignorance, equities will crash along with everything else. A bond market crash would only expedite a stock crash.
If you look at what elites like George Soros are doing, they are pulling OUT of equities at record pace and jumping into commodities like gold and gold miner stocks. The only big buyers of stocks left are the central banks, and all they can do is levitate markets for a time until the general investment world wakes up to reality.
The big money will probably be flowing into hard assets and certain currencies. Not every sovereign economy is set to collapse. They will have places to shift their capital as they always do.
written by Spirit , August 14, 2016
Thanks Brandon for valuable insight. A suggestion, when you draw long term conclusions: "This end- game is Powerful Globalists/nations Verses World-population". Enough said.
written by Brandon Smith , August 14, 2016
@Spirit
I would streamline it further than that and say that the end game is Globalists vs. the Liberty Movement. The world's population is mostly oblivious or pacified. This fight is about one tribe versus the other. Globalists vs. Freedom Fighters.
written by Useless Eater , August 15, 2016
Yup. The Big Picture.
Kudos again, Brandon.
(And I only read the first two paragraphs! Not having to read your articles is a compliment...)
written by TruthWarrior , August 15, 2016
@californiawoman
If you believe that the Bible is the infallible and inerrant Word of God, as I certainly do; and that God used chosen men inspired by the Holy Spirit to write down Holy Scripture...
(All of which the Bible proclaims)
...Then the the Bible is the ONLY Perfect source ever. Period.
God's Word is sound, secure, immovable, immutable, trustworthy, knowledge, wisdom, etcetera.
King David explicitly states in Psalm 19 that God's Law-Word is PERFECT.
Psalm 19:7-9 KJV
[7] The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. [8] The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. [9] The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Also:
2 Samuel 22:31 KJV / Psalm 18:30
[31] As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
And Yes - To be followers of Christ we must have the external source of God's Word, not just a feeling in our hearts.
Romans 10:17 KJV
[17] So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
written by Brandon Smith , August 16, 2016
@Truthwarrior
The bible (at least those portions directly attributed to Christ) is a reflection of natural law and inherent conscience. God instilled us with a moral compass. It is not enough to simply do what the "bible says" - the bible is often misinterpreted by people who are NOT perfect and who twist its meaning to their advantage. You also have to follow your conscience. Without the voice of conscience as a guide, the bible is useless.
written by Jeans , August 16, 2016
@Brandon
"You also have to follow your conscience. Without the voice of conscience as a guide, the bible is useless. "
Careful...what you wrote(believe) is in no way any teaching in the Holy Scriptures..
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
written by Brandon Smith , August 17, 2016
@Jeans
That is false, but even if it were the case, I couldn't care less. You are also misrepresenting what the bible says through biased interpretation. Intellectual "understanding" is not the same as inherent conscience.
Isaiah 30:21 And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.
1 Timothy 1:5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
1 John 2:27 But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.
1 Timothy 1:19 Holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith.
Faith and conscience work hand in hand. You cannot have one without the other. Anyone who thinks otherwise is a fool who has missed a core teaching of the bible.
written by just wondering , August 17, 2016
What say you about Manafort's close ties to pro-Russia Ukrainian prez. ?
written by TruthWarrior , August 19, 2016
@Brandon
I agree that the Bible teaches us to hold a good conscience.
God has given to all mankind a General Revelation of Himself... Romans 1:19, 2:15, etc.
However, the conscience of the natural man is is marred (the moral compass broken) by sin.
“the knowledge which the natural man receives from general revelation comes to him through the subjective medium of an unregenerated, depraved heart.”
The Christian views general revelation “through the medium of a heart regenerated by the Holy Spirit. . . . The Christian looks at all that he receives through general revelation, in the light of the Scripture. It is only through the Scripture that he can see the true relationship between God and creation, and that he can see in creation its unity and purpose.” -
William Masselink, General Revelation and Common Grace
The Bible is God's Special Revelation to mankind. His revealed will and law are the foundation of moral absolutes, truth, knowing right and wrong, etc.
It is God's Law that is reflected in nature, though imperfectly because it is fallen; but nature is not the source of law.
Again, I think we may be in agreement that the Holy Spirit enlightens the heart and mind of the Christian to not only understand, but also do what the "bible says". (What you refer to as conscience)
As far as misinterpretation, there certainly are those who twist and pervert Scripture, as there always have been. That is no reason to avoid searching out the rich truths of God's Word, though we must do so by the aid of the Holy Spirit.
The promptings / guidance of the Spirit will always be in harmony with Scripture (same with conscience). If it is not, then it is actually your flesh / sinful nature. Never forget that the heart of man is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked (Jeremiah 17:9). Our hearts may waver, but the Word of God stands forever.
written by Mike Scott , August 19, 2016
Wow... great article as always, and more interesting comments than usual this time.
I want to second Brandon's recommendation of Baldwin's book on Romans 13.
I am impressed with Brandon's post with the list of 5 verses... I have enjoyed reading this site for quite some time, I got the impression (maybe mistaken) that he was skeptical of Christianity... but maybe he's just skeptical of some people's distorted versions of it. It seems like he knows more about Christianity than most of the Christians I know.
Along the same line, I always love reading the comments of Paul Rosenberg over at Freeman's Perspective... I just bet Brandon loves reading his stuff too. He is so masterful at slaughtering the sacred cows that oh so richly deserve it. Try these ones on for size, and share them with your friends who've been misled by their statist pastors:
http://www.freemansperspective.com/anti-government-religions/
http://www.freemansperspective.com/one-line-bible-need-ignore/
Last but definitely not least, I cannot fail to mention one more site, that IMHO has some of the very best information about the true nature of the "government", and about how to take our country back:
http://www.teamlaw.net
Cheers!
written by soldier , August 23, 2016
What are your thoughts on the timeline of the big crash happening? I would imagine timing would be everything. If they crash the economy too soon, then only extremely dimwitted people will blame Trump. I imagine if they wait too long there is the real danger that Trump's policies may actually cause some temporary prosperity which may counteract the major media claims that the crash is all trump and non establishment conservatives' faults. So are you thinking like a year from now everything unraveling?
written by Natasha Lynn Thompson , August 25, 2016
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. - Ephesians 6:12
Our enemy is Satan, and he, very nearly now, has most people completely under his power.
The Fourth Reich (Globalists) will fulfil all that is prophesied of them.
written by Want the truth , September 18, 2016
Globalists have been successful making us believe they really want hillary to win and trump is an outsider and they dont want him. He isnt an outsider. He part of establishment. They want him to win because he wants good relations with russia. That is part of the Nwo. Npticed how putin is always protrayed as the victim? Putin is part of nwo. http://www.thenewamerican.com/...orld-order
written by Want the truth , September 18, 2016
Trump wants good relations with russia and russia is part of nwo. http://www.thenewamerican.com/...orld-order
written by the Watcher , November 02, 2016
With a Hillary win we all loose, that one is simple, her rap sheet explains it all
With a Trump Win, I worry about the fanatical following and as you said Brandon the Rapture view that some have for him
He does not necessarily remind me of Hitler, however the rhetoric and message he spouts does resonate with a very wide range of the populace, and for good reason, its true! However, allot of what hitler said was received the same way and for good reason at the time. What it and He turned into was horrible and caused utter devistation throughout a vast portion of the world.
Trump is a successful and shrewd business man, he knows where the profit is and he knows how to get it. that being said... There is allot more going on here as you stated in your recent article on the daily sheeple. Great article, I love chess and it is a complicated and vibrant game of strategy. so here we are in the depths of the game, the president, the Fed, the chinese, russia, the globalist elites, and so on and so forth the list is too long...
what is the next move
will it be terrorism, foreign or domestic?
or maybe a rate hike that the banks will use as a reason to fleece us all again with no repercussions to the banksters
or the gubment
will it be a larger war
or an earthquake followed by an alien invasion
who the heck knows?
those that should not have the power are the only ones that could know
the puppet masters are the ones pulling the strings and we are all watching the show
in closing
I am worried about trump becoming the next hitler, i am worried that hillary will win and die or be impeached and we will end up with Kaine
who will be another puppet that very few have any clue what his record is
kinda like obama
he was widely unknown and Bam he is the president
and look where we are now
either way
there are lives in the balance and the pendulum is swinging wildly as of late
when will it hit our peg and knock it over
the Watcher
