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Armed IRS and ATF Gun Raid in Montana: What Should Be Learned?

Posted by M. C. on June 27, 2023

Could it have been a test run meant to set the stage for many more of these raids, or was it done to prepare the proletariat for accepting more invasions against gun owners? If the Montana Department of Justice, and local police, had advance notice, did the politicians know as well? The owner stated that his shop had been under surveillance and investigation for a long time, so why was this such a surprise?

Why would the government goons expose themselves in such a bold manner with a small gun store in the middle on no-where Montana? Why would they steal information not listed in their bogus warrant; when they have most all that information already? What do the politicians gaining the spotlight due to this so-called raid, have to gain from this mass exposure?

“The politicians of your country will always try to encircle you with the high walls of lies! You must know that the truth is beyond the walls and without meeting the truth you cannot meet the freedom!”

~ Mehmet Murat ildan

On June 15th, 20 armed IRS and ATF (Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco, and Firearms) agents raided, according to the owner of Highwood Creek Outfitters and others, his gun store in Great Falls, Montana. This was first and foremost, an IRS operation, with help from the ATF, both federal agencies. According to sources reporting, and what the IRS claims, this raid was meant to gain financial records, but all Form 4473s held by this store were said to have been seized, even though the supposed warrant did not mention these forms. Apparently, the IRS stole all of these forms held by Highwood Creek Outfitters during this assault, and without cause to do so; or at least this is what is being presented.

As an aside, the Great Falls Police Department, according to local TV station KRTV, confirmed that they were informed in advance of this raid, and participated by providing ‘security,’ but the Montana Department of ‘Justice,’ claimed no involvement, although an IRS spokesperson confirmed their presence at the store. This is all par for the course, as government agencies, state and federal, are birds of a feather, and lie and collude during these attacks against society.

Concerning government, absolutely no one at the local, state or federal level, including the mainstream media, can be trusted to do the right thing, protect any liberty of the individual, or tell the truth about any assault on what is falsely referred to as the ‘public.’ Nothing should be believed unless it can be factually verified, as the corruption and gross fraud connected with these entities is rampant and all-consuming.

This event has been reported nationwide, and covered by many different gun organizations, bloggers, TV stations, and others, mostly from the same angles, but what was the reason for this raid at this particular time? Why this shop, in this location, and why would the IRS be involved in leading this coup? Was it known about in advance by all, or was this really some singular plotted secret raid on one shop in a small city in Montana? Something does not make sense here, but finding the truth may not be possible, given the continuous lies by most involved.

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Elections Are Like A Toy Steering Wheel For Babies: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix

Posted by M. C. on June 27, 2023

Which happens to be the job of the two-party system: creating the illusion of having a democratic choice between two opposing parties while ensuring that both parties advance the same overall agendas.

AUTHOR: CAITLIN JOHNSTONE

Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):

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Voting in a western “democracy” is like that bit in the opening intro of The Simpsons when Marge is driving with the baby and the baby has a toy steering wheel. The baby thinks she’s driving the car but it’s just a fake toy to keep her busy and let her feel like she’s participating.

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All the worst atrocities in human history have been perpetrated or permitted by the government of the people who perpetrated them. None of the world’s most evil people are in prison. The law isn’t there to protect you from bad people, it’s there to protect bad people from you.

That’s why you should always, always, always be distrustful of all efforts to extend the law and expand government power over you. It’s not happening because your government wants to help you. Your government is not your friend.

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Republicans push war with China while sometimes acting as skeptics on Russia warmongering, Democrats push war with Russia while sometimes acting as skeptics on China warmongering. This creates the illusion of opposition while giving the war machine everything it wants.

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Weaponization of Politics, an American Tradition

Posted by M. C. on June 27, 2023

Since then, the growth of government has led to the growth of an unelected and unaccountable bureaucracy that plays an important role for the deep state. The deep state pursues its own agenda regardless of the wishes of the people. The deep state works to subvert those who oppose its agenda, using tactics up to and including assassination in the case of President Kennedy.

https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/weaponization-of-politics-an-american-tradition/

by Ron Paul

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President Donald Trump is hardly the first political figure who has had the legal and policy processes weaponized against him. In fact, there is a long and shameful history of U.S. politicians and bureaucrats weaponizing governmental powers against their political opponents.

The First Amendment was not even a decade old when fear of influence on America by French agents was used to support the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts. This outlawed “false, scandalous, and malicious writing” against the US government, Congress, or the president and made it illegal to conspire “to oppose any measure or measures of the government of the United States.”

The weaponization of politics is another example of how hysteria over alleged foreign threats leads to less liberty. The claim that opponents of U.S. government policy were serving interests of France is an early example. Sadly, critics of U.S. government policy have been smeared for spreading disinformation to benefit hostile foreign powers many times since.

During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln oversaw the shutting down of newspapers and even the arresting of state legislators. After the U.S. became involved in World War I, Congress passed a new Sedition Act banning “disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language” toward the military or U.S. government. This act was used to imprison Eugene Debs, who then ran for president as the Socialist Party nominee while in prison.

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Surveillance Coins Are Coming

Posted by M. C. on June 27, 2023

Cashless society, digital currency.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=QZ8dmZiY05I&feature=share

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When in Rome

Posted by M. C. on June 26, 2023

It has been repeated time and again for over a thousand years. Yet the Fed, the nations “government experts”, didn’t get the memo.

by Jeff Thomas

  • Over its last one hundred years, the State steadily devalued the currency by 98%
  • The high cost of government—particularly, growing entitlements and perpetual warfare, coupled with a diminished number of taxpayers, led the government to massive debt, to the point that it could not be repaid.
  • Those citizens that were productive began to exit the country, finding new homes in countries that were not quite so sophisticated but offered better prospects for the future.
  • The decline in the value of the currency resulted in ever-increasing prices of goods, so much so that the purchase of them became a hardship to the people. By governmental edict, wage and price controls were established, forcing rises in wages whilst capping the amount that vendors could charge for goods.
  • The result was that vendors offered fewer and fewer goods for sale, as the profit had been eliminated.

If the reader is a citizen of the EU or US, the above history may seem quite familiar, with the one exception that strict wage and price controls have not (yet) been implemented. Still, the history is accurate; it is the history of Rome.

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In Honor Of Lives Lost In The Sub, Biden Announces Another $5 Billion For Ukraine

Posted by M. C. on June 26, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As hope for rescuing the crewmembers of the Titan submersible continues to dwindle, President Joe Biden has pledged to honor the lives lost in the tragedy by sending another $5 billion to Ukraine.

“It’s the best way to honor their lives,” Biden said to reporters gathered outside the White House. “Listen, folks. These brave men took a great risk to explore the remains of the Titanic, which is why it’s only fitting that we remember them by sending an additional $5 billion of taxpayer money to Ukraine. Cheesefuzzlegarbit!”

The submersible has been lost below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean for several days, with rescue efforts thus far unable to locate it. The Biden administration expressed its concern for those on board and stated the tragedy is an inspiration to continue to support Ukraine’s war effort against Russia. “These men aboard the lost submersible loved freedom,” said White House Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre, a history-making black lesbian. “You know who also loves freedom? President Zelensky and the Ukrainian military. That’s why, as a tribute to the submersible tragedy, we will be sending Ukraine several submarines full of cash.”

Critics of the administration were quick to question what sending more funding to Ukraine has to do with the lost submersible. “They’ll use any excuse to send Zelensky more money,” said Senator Rand Paul. “I’m surprised they aren’t sending a few billion as a memorial for the Titanic itself.”

At publishing time, President Biden thanked Senator Paul for his suggestion and announced an additional $7 billion as a remembrance of the sinking of the Titanic.

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Unleashing the Power of Greed: How the Free Market Propels Progress | Mises Wire

Posted by M. C. on June 26, 2023

I don’t see even the most Left-Wing scholar in this country scornfully burning his salary check. In other words, “greed” simply means that you are trying to relieve the nature-given scarcity that man was born with. Greed will continue until the Garden of Eden arrives, when everything is superabundant, and we don’t have to worry about economics at all. 

https://mises.org/wire/unleashing-power-greed-how-free-market-propels-progress

Michael Matulef

The free market system has faced its fair share of criticism, often being labeled as a breeding ground for greed and self-interest. However, let’s take a closer look and see how greed, when properly channeled and regulated within a free market framework, can actually bring about positive outcomes for society.

One fascinating thought experiment that showcases the positive role of greed in the free market is Adam Smith’s concept of the “invisible hand.” Smith proposed that when individuals pursue their own self-interest, unintended benefits are generated for society as a whole. By seeking personal gain, individuals are motivated to produce goods and services that others value, leading to voluntary exchanges that benefit both parties. This intricate network of self-interest forms the foundation of a prosperous and efficient free market system.

At the heart of the free market lies the entrepreneurial spirit, which is driven by the desire for profit. Entrepreneurs spot unmet needs and desires within the market and strive to fill those gaps with innovative products, services, and solutions. Through their endeavors, they not only create wealth for themselves but also stimulate economic growth, generate employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall expansion of the economy. Greed, when harnessed by entrepreneurs, becomes a catalyst for innovation and progress.

Competition, an inherent aspect of the free market, acts as a powerful force that channels and refines the actions driven by greed. In a competitive marketplace, self-interested individuals are compelled to provide superior goods and services at lower prices in order to attract customers and maximize profits. This compulsion leads to a broader range of choices, improved quality of goods and services, and lower prices for consumers. The drive for personal gain is transformed into a pursuit of excellence, resulting in a more efficient and consumer-oriented market.

The pursuit of self-interest in the free market fosters cooperation and specialization. Individuals, motivated by their desire for personal gain, recognize the benefits of collaboration and form mutually beneficial relationships. This division of labor allows individuals to focus on their strengths, increasing overall productivity and efficiency. By leveraging their respective areas of expertise, individuals fueled by the inherent drive for greed contribute to the collective advancement of society.

While it’s essential to recognize the positive aspects of greed within the free market, we must also shed light on how the state, through coercion and intervention, can turn greed into a destructive force. When greed operates outside the bounds of ethical principles and voluntary exchange, it poses a significant threat to the fundamental principles that underpin a free market system.

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Schiff Censure: Rep. Massie Stood By The Constitution & Won In The Right Way

Posted by M. C. on June 26, 2023

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Who Are Yevgeny Prigozhin And Wagner?

Posted by M. C. on June 26, 2023

Hundreds of Wagner troops faced off against U.S. forces in Syria during the Trump administration and were thoroughly decimated in a matter of minutes.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/who-are-yevgeny-prigozhin-and-wagner

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - 2023/06/24: One of the offices of the Wagner Group in Moscow. Media reports state that some of the group's offices in St. Petersburg and Moscow were raided. On June 23, Prigozhin, the group's chief, accused Russian government troops and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of purposefully shelling his mercenaries on the frontline with Ukraine. Then, Prigozhin announced he was going to Moscow with his mercenaries to hold the culprits accountable. Russia's President Putin mobilized the Russian troops to put down what he called an "armed rebellion." As of 10pm Moscow time, Wagner Group's chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin said his troops marching toward Moscow would turn around. The announcement followed shortly after Belarus' President Lukashenko said in a press release that he negotiated a deal with Prigozhin to de-escalate tensions. On June 23, Prigozhin, the group's chief, accused Russian government troops and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of purposefully shelling his mercenaries on the frontline with Ukraine. Then, Prigozhin announced he was going to Moscow with his mercenaries to hold the culprits accountable. Russia's President Putin mobilized the Russian troops to put down what he called an "armed rebellion." As of 10pm Moscow time, Wagner Group's chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin said his troops marching toward Moscow would turn around. The announcement followed shortly after Belarus' President Lukashenko said in a press release that he negotiated a deal with Prigozhin to de-escalate tensions.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin is the owner of Russia’s notorious Wagner paramilitary group, an organization that is designated as a Transnational Criminal Organization and is frequently accused of committing war crimes.

Prigozhin served nearly a decade in prison after being convicted of “assault, robbery, and fraud” in 1981, according to Insider.

After being released from prison, he made his living selling hot dogs on street corners and eventually started a catering business, where he eventually met Russian President Vladimir Putin — then a low-level government official.

His company, Concord Catering, in the mid-to-late 1990s started receiving contracts from the Russian government.

According to a Wall Street Journal documentary, the Russian government laundered money to Prigozhin through his catering company, which he eventually used to start Wagner — initially a small group of only a few hundred former Russian soldiers that were hired to do Russia’s bidding in Ukraine in 2014.

Having Wagner do Russia’s bidding gave the Russian government plausible deniability as the group engaged in dirty work.

Russian government contracts to Concord Catering have reportedly been estimated to be well into the billions of dollars.

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Scientists At Bud Light Working On Time Machine That Goes Back About Six Months

Posted by M. C. on June 25, 2023

Instead, the Bud Light marketing team had turned their sights on sponsoring deep-sea tourism company, OceanGate.

https://babylonbee.com/news/scientists-at-bud-light-working-on-time-machine-that-goes-back-about-six-months

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ST. LOUIS, MO — According to sources inside the Anheuser-Busch company, scientists at Bud Light have been hard at work on a time machine that would go back about six months.

No one really knows exactly why six months is the target amount of time selected, though some insiders suggest it could have something to do with a dip in sales, stock, motivation, and morale that began around that time.

“While we don’t have any functioning time machine yet, we’re getting much closer,” said lead time machine scientist, Dr. Gary McPherson while conducting a thorough examination of a four-person hot tub extruding various wires, tubes, and what looks like a flux capacitor. “We will soon be starting trial runs using drunk monkeys in swim trunks.”

Some say the company has suffered severely since creating commemorative cans for brave young lad Dylan Mulvaney though it would be reckless to assume a simple branding effort could do so much financial harm to an American institution such as Bud Light.

At publishing time, scientists at Bud Light had successfully sent a crew back in time six months to stop their marketing team from getting in touch with Dylan Mulvaney. Instead, the Bud Light marketing team had turned their sights on sponsoring deep-sea tourism company, OceanGate.

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