WE ARE SO SCREWED: A Short Primer on the Federal Reserve

This seemingly says it all, and very tersely. (It's from "Zeitgeist," so chew carefully.)

911 BLIMP DAVE: THINK NUKES

UPDATE: Dave discusses his hypotheses with Vyzygoth in an interview (recorded September 30) available at this link.

One of the most daring and most credible theorists regarding the events of September 11, 2001 is our compatriot 911 Blimp Dave, much of whose most compelling research is hosted at his 911 University site.

His newest musings regarding the possibility of the use of multiple mini-nukes at the World Trade Center towers may be viewed HERE. This is his abstract of that section, titled "'Ground Zero' Energy Surplus":

Having first recognized the vast energy surplus accompanying the destruction of the World Trade Center on 9/11, and having then connected the dots on the evidence that points to widespread molecular dissociation at "Ground Zero", we now consider the possibility of the simplest and thus most likely potential source of the form of energy capable of accomplishing that feat: fissionless fusion energy, released from multiple very-low-yield thermonuclear devices.

THE WRINGER: Pete Bianco Interviews David Kennedy

Pete Bianco, our good friend (and my colleague at WHCL) has begun uploading some of his excellent interviews to a-infos radio including this recent program with anti-Fluoridation activist David Kennedy. Listen live to The Wringer from 8-10 AM Wednesdays on WHCL 88.7 FM, Clinton, NY, with streaming HERE.

WE NEVER GET TIRED OF WTC 7

Was the collapse of Building Seven a blunder or a distraction? Whatever the case, it doesn't hurt to remember that this couldn't possibly have happened except by controlled demolition.

And here's some hard science, as opposed to what NIST has been offering up lately:

(Thanks to Lynne!)

PUTTING DIANE REHM ON AN ICE FLOE

Aside from the fact that John Zogby is from my hometown, I consider that John's new book The Way We'll Be is one of the best non-fiction books I've read in years. John Zogby goes way beyond the current election, and offers a truly hopeful message about the resiliency and resourcefulness of Americans, reaffirming our independence of thought and our basic common sense and common decency. From a purely social standpoint, there is no Apocalypse waiting in the wings here. There may be a crisis or two ahead, but we'll make it.

So I really looked forward to John's appearance on The Diane Rehm Show today (as part of his book tour). John was scheduled for the second hour, which is usually the province of "features"--i.e., lots of books about diseases. A discussion with John Zogby about the positive conclusions reached in The Way We'll Be would have been a relief from all the usual cancer talk. Of course, the Rehm people had other ideas. Not satisfied with a positive show that would have actually made people feel better, they had to turn it into an ambush. They brought in a "con" guest (David Moore, who has a book of his own "debunking" polls) and there was absolutely no discussion of John's book. Nor was there much discussion of anything but the current election, and how polling relates to elections, specifically. (John handled this discussion in stride, naturally.)

My only conclusion is that the types at The Diane Rehm Show want to keep the discussion narrow and divisive--and depressing. Hence the parade of the walking wounded Diane Rehm interviews on a daily basis. There is no joy or hope offered either in so-called Public Radio or in the partisan ranting that dominates commercial radio. It's all about keeping people edgy, if not downright angry. In fact, there are very few decent talk hosts I can think of working today, particularly my friends Pete Bianco, a colleague at WHCL-FM, and Vyzygoth. Pete lets his guests speak, and does not attempt to railroad the discussion, a la Rehm. Vyz is without peer in the realm of internet radio.

The shame is, John Zogby wrote a genuinely good, valuable, and upbeat book in The Way We'll Be--and was not permitted to discuss it on national radio. I'd be willing to sign a petition to have Diane Rehm put on an ice floe, though chances are she'd be replaced by someone just as bad (or worse).

And we should send Rush Limbaugh a nice cerebral hemorrhage, just for balance.

"Good 'n' Plenty--A Holocaust of Flavor?" Not quite.

UPDATE (9/24/2008): The ad copy reads, "Realize Your Sweet Dreams. Collect Elite Packages and Fly To America." Just who is doing the dreaming here? (Thanks again to Vyz.)

UPDATE (9/22/2008): This Israeli magazine ad for Elite Candy Bars actually falls into the category of "predictive programming" (or at the very least "unsettling coincidence") since it appeared between 1997 and 2000. (Thanks to Vyz for this image--and for the update.)

UTICANS ON VYZYGOTH!

This past Wednesday Herb Smith and I spent nearly two hours talking with Vyzygoth. This interview is now available for listening or download HERE.

AW, SHUCKS

It never would have occurred to either Herb or me to say this about ourselves, let alone emblazon it on a bumper sticker--but we're grateful for and moved by this tribute from Jeff and Lynne of DC 9/11 Truth.

UTICANS ON WHCL TOMORROW AT 10 AM!!

UPDATE: This interview is now available for download HERE.

Herb Smith and I are honored to be guests of Pete Bianco (host of Ja Da Qua) Wednesday, August 20, at 10 AM on WHCL-FM 88.7 in Clinton, NY. Pete's unique and excellent public affairs program begins at about 9 AM, with streaming at this link. Those wishing to add to the discussion may call in to the program at (315) 859-4200.

I'll be uploading the interview to a-infos radio shortly after the broadcast.

AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE: "THE COUP"

"The Coup's" 2001's pre-911 "Party Music" album Cover.
The original album cover art depicted group members Pam the Funkstress and Riley standing in front of the twin towers of the World Trade Center as they are destroyed by huge explosions; Riley is pushing the button on a guitar tuner. The album's planned release date was just after the events of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and the cover art was withdrawn hastily. The cover art was finished in June 2001; there was no connection between the band and the attacks. The album release was held back as alternative cover art was prepared. (Wiki, The Coup) (Thanks to Jeff of DC 9/11 Truth)

TRIVIA QUESTION: IN "THE MATRIX" (1999), WHEN DID NEO'S PASSPORT EXPIRE?

One guess.

MARY HARRIS JONES TURNS IN HER GRAVE

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MORE PREDICTIVE PROGRAMMING?

Herb found this startling image here.

"IS THERE LIFE BEYOND THE BOOM?"

While cleaning out the upstairs office, my wife found this New York magazine from March 12, 2001. Predictive programming, or just a ghastly coincidence?


8/11/2008 UPDATE: Last night, I felt like attempting the Guardian crossword in this magazine, and discovered another very odd coincidence. Why all the "elevens?"

KENTROVERSY IS DEAD

We have just learned that Kent Daniel Bentkowski (aka "Kentroversy") died on July 30. Our deepest sympathies go out to his friends and family. He suffered various illnesses (all complications of Hemophilia and its treatment) but maintained his researches and his activism as long as he could. God grant him peace.

Kent's podcasts are available for download HERE.

PARIS RAISES THE BAR IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

And still has time to work on her tan. Amazing.

FLIGHT 93: CELL PHONE CALL EXPOSED

Here's something to chew on. (Thanks to Vyz.)

NO MORE ANONYMOUS COMMENTS

I changed the settings so that anyone wishing to tell us we're going to Hell has to take responsibility for such assertions. I'm not deleting any previous such comments (nor my own tart responses) but from today forward the rules change.

A few more things that should be stated:

1. Just because we post a link, an essay, or a video doesn't mean we endorse it or endorse the philosophy/agenda/religion/psychosis of the originator. There are many things worth taking a look at, posted here on the assumption that you'll make up your own mind as to their validity.

2. Corollary to #1: Just because we like someone doesn't mean we share their views on every issue. In fact, we're always questioning our own assumptions and observations, because that's part of the whole "truth" deal.

3. What we actually believe about anything is none of anyone's Goddamned business. (Not that you asked.)

4. Not everything is a conspiracy, and not everyone is a plant. Take a few deep breaths. Try a walk around the block. There, isn't that better?

JUST CHECKING IN; HEGELIAN HOO-HAH

I haven't even looked at this site since I last posted. Today I deleted all the interminable strings of carping and sniping emails involving planes vs. no planes, Rick vs. Sophia, jew stuff, etc. It felt good. If someone writes me personally, I can take it, but I don't want to be ringside at any more digital middle-school food-fights. I've blocked the worst offenders. Senders with whom I've established a personal correspondence are exempted from this interdict.

I sent the letter below to the O-D a couple of weeks ago--and re-sent it, but the brain-constipated editor refuses even to acknowledge it. To hell with the Observer-Dispatch. Why read newspapers, watch television, and listen to radio when you can achieve a much pleasanter state of unreality by drinking beer and listening to good music? You can live in your own denial and I'll live in mine.

I couldn't help but listen to the battle royal between Profs Fetzer and Barrett available for download from this page. There are no heroes here. Fetz was supposed to stifle the talk of TV Fakery and allied topics while Kevin Barrett was running for Congress, so as not to taint the latter's campaign. But Fetz, being Fetz, couldn't contain his enthusiasm for this new 9/11 tinkertoy. Harsh words ensued. Toward the end of this program, Morgan Reynolds quotes Ayn Rand: "There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil." But what about when one side is marked by intellectual bullying and posturing, and the other is compromised by a personal political agenda? Somewhere, Hegel is smiling.

The TV Fakery faction may have a point, in that everything on TV is certainly fake, but their no-planes-at-the-WTC fundamentalism wearies me. (All fundamentalism wearies me, actually.) Supposing you have a credible witness who actually saw an aircraft of some type strike the second tower (or what seemed to be an aircraft--in other words, a technologically advanced hologram), this somewhat damages the position that TV Fakery equals no planes. I know of such a witness, and I am for the moment willing to accept his testimony at face value. Going way out on a limb here, if a hologram were that good, wouldn't it appear on television? Even assuming all the major TV networks were on board with this pageant of destruction, if what appeared to be a plane hitting the second tower were visible to those on the scene, this obviates the need for TV fakery, if not the actual no-plane argument.

All we can be certain of is that the people who planned this event had the technology to get just the sort of effect they wanted, including the creation of a 9/11 Truth Movement that continually discredits itself with infighting, nefarious outside agendas, and brain-constipated fundamentalism. It winds up as a tangled mess of crap that would give anyone but Rain Man a headache.

HIATUS

I'm taking a break from this site for a while. I don't retract or repudiate anything I've said here, but I'm tired of all the political/personal/religious crap, and I'm absolutely out of patience. I need to recharge my batteries and replenish my electrolytes.

I've been getting a ton of emails, mostly on two subjects: (1) Jew bashing and (2) TV Fakery. The Jew stuff is the same crap that's been going around for decades, and it makes me yawn. I don't even look at it. I have more sympathy for the TV Fakery crowd, since everything on TV is fake. The only things I really like to watch on TV are old Betty Boop cartoons and the occasional 1930s comedy. (I highly recommend "International House" and "Million Dollar Legs.") And now certain religious types are telling me I'm going to Hell. Whatever. I'm just weary as Hell.

Research into the events of Sept. 11, 2001 has always been Herb's passion more than mine, and he needs to write and post more. I feel I've written enough, for the time being.