Trump Elected: The True MAGA Era Begins, Now What?

[Evan]

I’m pretty certain that the answer to installing NATO forces directly on the Russian border as peacekeepers is somewhere between “нет”,
“черт возьми, нет!” and “уйди из моего офиса!”

 

[axj]

Yes, they cannot force Russia to accept "NATO peacekeepers" there, so all these discussions in Western Europe are pointless and not based in reality (like so much else they do). At least they all acknowledge that this would only happen if Russia agrees to it.

 

[JGeropoulas]

I’m pretty certain that the answer to installing NATO forces directly on the Russian border as peacekeepers is somewhere between “нет”,
“черт возьми, нет!” and “уйди из моего офиса!”

Yeah, the odds of Russia agreeing to that are about the same as for the U.S. agreeing to Russia stationing "peace-keeping" troops in Mexico at our border.

 

[whitecoast]

Russia wants to demilitarize Ukraine, and this peacekeeper business is doing pretty much the opposite of that. I see it as just another delay tactic like previous accords Ukraine/US Gov entered into on bad faith. Ukraine will just rearm and possibly acquire nukes.

 

[mabar]

And the worst thing is that Elon Musk was the one who advised Trump on this idea that the senators accepted.

I still haven't found that part you say, but I found this other one... a very enthusiastic Musk, it would have been done in the past without so much fuss.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1892288041894465657

Could someone to assure me that the intention now is really to stop the bad guys (cartels/CIA deep state minions) and not just to do business with these wars? Will the U.S. will ever mention/label their American-drug criminal organizations or not yet?

Afghan opium production saw nearly 4000% increase since US-led NATO invasion

The US and its allies have been accused of encouraging and aiding in the opium production and the ongoing drug trafficking within the region. Ivanov claimed that only around 1 percent of the total opium yield in Afghanistan was destroyed and that the "international community has failed to curb heroin production in Afghanistan since the start of NATO's operation."

The problem is that such attacks are not very accurate, and innocent people can get hurt, will they say later that it was their fault for being close, or that the cartel members were hiding in schools, hospitals, apartment buildings?

Worrying.

 

[axj]

Could someone to assure me that the intention now is really to stop the bad guys (cartels/CIA deep state minions) and not just to do business with these wars?

I think nobody knows for sure yet, but it does look like Trump and his team are serious. The worst possibility that the "black pillers" outline is that it is a conflict between deep state factions over who gets more power and control. And there is most likely an element of that.

 

[Jones]

On repercussions of Trump actions down under - apparently in 2021 a party was formed in Australia called a kind of corny name 'Trumpets of Patriots'. I'm having trouble getting past that name and wonder if Australians will take it seriously. The party traces it's history back to 2005 through different registered parties. Aside from Peter Dutton of the Liberal Party claiming that he will back Trumpian style politics and policies in Australia, 'ToP' seems to be copying them exactly right down to using MAGA, Make Australia Great Again and MAHA, Make Australia Healthy Again. They've even got the merchandise!

There were recent electoral law changes that capped financing for small parties, both donations that they could receive and the amount they could spend on election campaigns. (Juice Media spoof of the law changes here) I think that's one of the reasons Palmer couldn't re-register the UAP. Also the original ToP party amalgamated with the AFP, transfered membership to the AFP and then changed the name of the AFP to ToP. Clive Palmer, the guy who personally bought 33 million doses of hydroxychloroquine for Australians at the beginning of COVID only to have the shipments seized and destroyed by the government, who mounted a constitutional challenge to border closures during lockdowns apparently failed to get his party, the United Australia Party re-registered, so has endorsed ToP and accepted the position of chairman of the party. Palmer claims that he won't be contesting a federal seat himself, but that ToP will run candidates for all federal seats.

It's Palmers mug that is on the news at the moment announcing the running of ToP, he is not a great speaker so from that angle doesn't engender much confidence.

Palmer makes a slip during the interview and refers to the party as the Trumpet of Parrots Quite fitting!

From the ToP draft constitution, the party will work towards a Bill of Rights:

2.1 The principal purpose of the party is to facilitate the strengthening of the Australian Constitution and Westminster model for government by offering the same protections of liberty and freedom as found in the American model of government through a comparable Bill of Rights. TOP seeks to create an Australian nation which is dedicated to protecting the welfare and dignity of its citizens and residents, particularly the most vulnerable (e.g. due to poverty, homelessness, disability, language or other psychosocial barriers).

2.2 The party achieves its principal purpose by the vigorous promotion, affirmation and enforcement of the following:

(i) Freedom of speech;

(ii) Freedom of thought;

(iii) Empowering equality of opportunity for all Australians;

(iv) The right to own property;

(v) The right to lawful self-defence, the equal force to protect yourself and your property;

(vi) The right to privacy, including personal and private documents to be kept out of corporate or private institutions (e.g. marriage and birth certificates, titles and deeds to land, assets and property);

(vii) Free and independent media, as well as free investigative journalism, with full disclosure of entity ownership;

(viii) Freedom of movement;

(ix) Freedom of association and affiliation;

(x) Freedom of religion and faith;

(xi) Freedom of choice, free of coercion, threat or endangerment;

(xii) Freedom of bodily autonomy, underpinned by Informed Consent, Conscientious Objection and easy access to any reasonably valid medical treatment or health services;

(xiii) Freedom to self-determination and management of one’s own affairs through minimal governance;

(xiv) Freedom from surveillance and government control;

(xv) Freedom from persecution (including the right to professional autonomy and independence, without harassment, persecution or control through unions, associations, committees, boards, agencies or other bodies).

(xvi) The right to easily access affordable education and health services.
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2.3 The party holds values which seek to advance the Australian nation with a patriotic sense of national pride, dedicated to:

(i) Protecting and advancing individual freedoms, civil liberties and human rights, in pursuit of the welfare and dignity of its citizens and residents;

(ii) Protecting Australian national sovereignty and political democracy based on responsible government elected by the people through open and transparent elections;

(iii) Promoting Citizens Initiated Referendum (CIR);

(iv) Promoting genuine public service accountability, free of conflicts of interest, in which “accountability” is defined as:

Not simply providing information or answering questions but includes setting goals, providing and reporting on results, and the visible consequences for getting things right or wrong. [Accountability in the Commonwealth Public Sector: An Exposure Draft in June 1991. This publication was followed by Accountability in the Commonwealth Public Sector in June 1993];

(v) Promoting transparency throughout all tiers of government and public institutions to expose corruption wherever it may present itself;

(vi) Protecting Australian investment, treaties and developments in the national interest and repealing those which do not advance the interests of Australians;

(vii) Protecting the concept of “innocent until proven guilty in a court of law”;

(viii) Implementing an added protection within the existing legal system to include the right to Depositions, including open cross-examination through sworn testimony, ahead of court appearances;

(ix) Restoring the true intent and meaning of “public service”, in which the executive must act with transparency and integrity, behaving as the “model litigant” in all public affairs, including interpreting and applying legislation in the best interests of the public, according to the principles of beneficence;

(x) Strengthening Freedom of Information laws and practices;

(xi) Removing immunities and protections for Ministers, politicians, judges and public servants from liability where decisions and/or actions are made in contravention of laws or public policy and procedure;

(xii) Holding accountable public servants by subpoena processes before courts and tribunals;

(xiii) Enforcing penalties on public officials according to law, where breaches occur;

(xiv) Supporting small businesses and Australian industry, especially rural sectors, including livestock and agriculture;

(xv) Creating national wealth and employment;

(xvi) Balancing the protection of the Australian environment, prime agriculture, land and water resources with commercial interests and the shared interests of Australians;

(xvii) Re-establishing a publicly-owned, people’s National Bank to create genuine competition, value and benefit for all Australians;

(xviii) Ensuring that law abiding Australians with lawful purpose will always have access to firearms to undertake various activities including sport, recreation, hunting, farming and the protection of human life and private property;

(xix) Provision of Government assistance based on genuine need, with humanitarian compassion and benevolence;

(xx) Decorporatise religious institutions to ensure separation and independence from corporate and government interference;

(xxi) Ensuring that all taxation must be connected to a tangible, measurable and transparent benefit for the Australian people.

2.4 TOP rejects:

(i) The United Nations and all its treaties;

(ii) The World Economic Forum;

(iii) Agenda 21/30 and ‘The Great Reset’;

(iv) Communism, Fascism, Technocracy, Oligarchy and Totalitarian rule;

(v) Unelected rulers presiding over the welfare of Australian people;

(vi) Marxist education programs (e.g. Critical Theory, Post Modernism, Nihilism etc.);

(vii) Foreign ownership of Australia’s agricultural land and housing;

(viii) The sale of public assets without CIR consent of the Australian people;

(ix) The privatisation of essential services (e.g. utilities, telecommunications, banking & defence);

(x) Any other legal, political, religious or authoritarian systems of governance which seeks to replace or undermine the Judeo-Christian virtues upon which Australia was founded.

2.5 The party will do any and all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any or all of the objects specified in this clause.

The leader of the party is Suellen Wrightson. She ran as a UAP candidate in Hunter, NSW and haven't found much written about her yet, though she does speak in the video above.

Some news articles are claiming that Tucker Carlson has endorsed ToP, so far I've only seen that said in articles and haven't yet come across Carlson himself confirming it.

Anyways, they seem to be hitting all of the right talking points, but other than that, they seem to be lacking in substance for some reason.

 

[axj]

Anyways, they seem to be hitting all of the right talking points, but other than that, they seem to be lacking in substance for some reason.

The amateurishness of the name and the leader may be a sign that it is a true grassroots movement. The lack of substance is more of a red flag that this party may have been set up to sideline the opposition through ineffectiveness.

 

[Jones]

The amateurishness of the name and the leader may be a sign that it is a true grassroots movement. The lack of substance is more of a red flag that this party may have been set up to sideline the opposition through ineffectiveness.

Could be so. Palmer indicated that he's holding back some information to keep the press interested in attending interviews with him. Among other things, they haven't named any of their candidates yet the - federal elections are 17th of May. Knowing who the candidates are will probably help decide one way or another. Given the change in electoral laws that have the effect of hobbling new and small parties to make it difficult for them to compete, we might see more amalgamations.

 

[axj]

Summary of RFK's first speech to his HHS staff:

Secretary Kennedy's Vision for a Healthier America​

In his welcoming remarks to HHS staff, Secretary Kennedy emphasizes the urgent need to address America's chronic disease epidemic through transparency, collaboration, and a renewed commitment to public health, aiming to restore the nation's health and integrity in healthcare policy.

The State of American Health​

Kennedy highlighted the dire health landscape in the U.S., where:

• Six out of ten adults have at least one chronic disease.
• Four in ten adults suffer from two or more chronic conditions.
• The U.S. has the highest age-standardized cancer incidence rate globally, nearly double that of the next highest country.
• Asthma and autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in the U.S. than anywhere else.
• Life expectancy has decreased by 7.8 years compared to similar countries.
• Autism affects 1 in 36 children, a significant increase over past decades.
• Eighteen percent of teenagers are diagnosed with fatty liver disease, and over 40% are overweight or obese.

Kennedy noted that these health issues were virtually unheard of during his uncle John F. Kennedy's presidency in the early 1960s. He pointed out that the reliance on pharmaceutical interventions has not alleviated these problems and, in many cases, has exacerbated them.

The Mission Ahead​

Kennedy's primary mission at HHS is to reverse the chronic disease epidemic in America. He emphasized that this cannot be achieved by merely shifting financial burdens in healthcare but requires a fundamental change in approach. He called for a new era of radical transparency within HHS, which he believes is essential for restoring public trust in health institutions.

The Importance of Transparency​

Kennedy argued that transparency is the cornerstone of both science and democracy. He referenced the founding fathers, many of whom were citizen scientists, and stressed that trust in science is built on openness about research hypotheses, raw data, and conflicts of interest. He stated, "No one trusts a government built on lies, on secrets, on cover-ups and propaganda."

Addressing the Root Causes​

Kennedy criticized the ongoing political battles over healthcare funding, suggesting that the focus should shift from who pays for healthcare to why healthcare costs are so high. He pointed out that the U.S. spends two to three times more than European nations for worse health outcomes, attributing this to the high prevalence of chronic diseases among Americans.

He noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, 16% of global COVID deaths occurred in the U.S., despite the country only representing 4.2% of the world's population. This statistic underscores the urgent need to address the underlying health issues that contribute to such outcomes.

A Collaborative Approach​

Kennedy called for collaboration among HHS staff to foster a culture of ethics, openness, and transparency. He acknowledged the competence and idealism of HHS employees and expressed his commitment to creating an environment where these values can thrive. He emphasized the need to remove conflicts of interest and to ensure that the data and policy processes are transparent.

De-Politicizing Health​

Kennedy stressed that health should not be a political issue, stating, "There’s no such thing as Democratic children or Republican children. These are all of our children, and all of us want to keep them healthy." He highlighted the importance of compassion in health policy and the need to serve all citizens, particularly those reliant on programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

A New Commission for Health​

In a significant move, Kennedy announced the establishment of the MAHA Commission, tasked with investigating the causes of the decline in American health over the past two generations. This commission will explore various factors, including:

• Childhood vaccine schedules
• Electromagnetic radiation
• Pesticides and ultra-processed foods
• Psychiatric drugs
• Microplastics

Kennedy emphasized that no topic would be off-limits, and he is committed to subjecting all beliefs and suspicions to unbiased scientific scrutiny.

Addressing Spiritual and Physical Health​

Kennedy also touched on the connection between physical health and spiritual well-being. He noted that many young people feel alienated and disconnected, which contributes to both physical and mental health issues. He called for a national conversation about how individuals relate to themselves, their communities, and the planet, asserting that love and self-knowledge are essential for good health.

Conclusion​

In closing, Secretary Kennedy reiterated his commitment to restoring American health and the integrity of HHS. He called on all staff to join him in this historic mission to reverse the trend of worsening health that has persisted for decades. With a focus on transparency, collaboration, and a renewed commitment to public health, Kennedy believes that a healthier America is achievable.

Kennedy's vision is clear: by working together and prioritizing the health of the American people, HHS can once again become a beacon of trust and excellence in public health.

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[Corvus]

My concern would be, who funds and operates the cartels and what are capabilities do they have to fight back?

They fund themselves through drug production, selling and smuggling, people smuggling, extortions and "protections" they offer, theft and ransom from kidnnapings of those who have money and common folk, and other activities like prostitution, etc...like all criminals in every country. Later when you have enough money you invest it in legal activities through banks that launder money or buy real estate, buy/start buisnisses, companies, etc... and you become influental citizen with political ties that also does here and there charity to fit in. But in Mexico it is different because there is no so fast and easy money to be made like through drugs and they can operate without so much fear of state because of widespread corruption and weak state on all levels there from what I see so no need, you can work in the open often. There is no real difference in leading an criminal organisation and corrupt state/political party/movement, same type of people and mechanisms just different tendencies. When the money talks and you have low pay and living standards there manpower will never be an issue. With enough money it is easy to get weapons and instructors from ex military background from all over the world, PMC companies not excluded(just not on the paper), not mentioning many ex military men being their muscle and sicarios. And when it comes to local police and goverment they probably are all mostly in their pockets, not just through money but through threats, like many on state level and some on federal level thanks to above mentioned. So if you want to get rid of so much of their influence you have to get rid of all the political structure and put some who have some backbone and public interest in mind, who are ready to put it all in, but also work on your standard of living. But as we all know those postions are filled with pathologicals who have only their interest. Crime will be always present in those poorer countries but there you have narcostates within state. Maybe some won t agree but US intervention there could bring more stability if some cartels would be eridicated there and Mexico can t get it s house in order. Now what happens next and if there is a land grab by US won t go into that. But I think there is going to be limited operation with their spec ops maybe, mostly training, but that was going for many years already and many US trained soldiers going to work for cartels or creating their own. And there was no will before from US side to deal with it because of deep state influence through CIA that benefits from drug trade and maybe also threatens mexican politicians to protect their clients and their funding.

 

[Nienna]

Just great and the truth! Further increases my suspicion that Trump knew more about what is really going on in Ukraine than he publically pretended. If so, would be nice to hear more of such openness of Trump now in other areas as well.

But it wasn't Zelensky that drug Ukraine into this war, it was the US deep state. Zelensky was even going to sign a piece treaty with Russia until Boris Johnson stopped him. Now Zelensky has become addicted to fame and glory and money, among other things, so he wants to continue killing Ukrainian citizens in order to keep getting his fixes. He's a despicable excuse for a human being.

 

[Meg]

@axj Thanks for posting RFK Jr.'s speech. His father and uncle must be so proud of him. Seeing the last name Kennedy in 'politics' for some reason warms my spirit.

 

[Keit]

Just in case it wasn't mentioned already. It has to do with Russia, but posting it here because it clearly has to do with Trump and his choices.

Here's another clear sign that we are experiencing the winds of change.

570 billion "frozen" funds of 1.5 million retail investors have been unblocked, Nabiullina said.

And there is also this. Sabotage has begun.

Three tankers suffered as a result of explosions in the Mediterranean Sea. This is reported by Reuters. According to the publication, shortly before the ships allegedly entered Russian ports.

At the end of January in the Turkish port there was an accident with an oil tanker Seacharm. In February off the coast of Libya - with the chemical tanker Grace Ferrum. And on the night of February 15 a double detonation was recorded on the vessel Seajewel in Italy.

All incidents with oil ships occurred only in the last month. The authors note that these are “the first cases in decades of damage to non-military vessels as a result of explosions in the Mediterranean Sea”.

 

[Jacques]

Kashyap Patel has been confirmed.