THE BIG PICTURE
God’s Choices Are God’s Justice – “We know that consequence comes for us all. All that we do rebounds back on us, for better or for worse. Anyone who has accumulated any life experience at all can surely attest to the truth of this. If we have done well, if we have worked to obey God’s Law and to be an instrument of His Will, we are promised good things in the hereafter.” – Peter Nayland Kust
The FBI Knows Where You Go – “I’ve written several columns about how new and late model vehicles equipped with what’s styled “connectivity” – the capability to send and receive data, like a smartphone and not necessarily with your knowledge or consent – are being used to create real-tme records of your comings and goings and many other things besides. Well, now we know it’s not just the corporatocracy – the vehicle manufacturers, the insurance mafia, etc. – that’s mining your data. It is also the FBI. “The FBI is buying up information that can be used to track people’s movement and location history,” according to Politico, which quoted FBI Director Kash Patel as follows: “We do purchase commercially available information that’s consistent with the Constitution and the laws under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and it has led to some valuable intelligence for us,” Patel said during testimony before Congress last week.” – Eric Peters
The Enemy Is Not Each Other – “On Trauma, Scapegoats, and the Machinery of Division. The idea of ‘antisemitism’ doesn’t randomly get reinserted into the national conversation – it gets reintroduced when it’s needed for something bigger. As I grew older, I came to understand that nearly every group on this planet carries their own trauma. Persecution, displacement, violence, loss is the story of history across continents, races, and other creeds. And those in power – regardless of their own background – have become masters at weaponizing that pain. They’ve figured out the formula: take legitimate grievances, amplify them through media and institutional messaging, then channel that energy toward each other instead of toward the systems that actually benefit from our division.” – Joshua Stylman – VERY GOOD READ FROM JOSHUA!!!
How to Make America FEEL Great Again – “An Introduction to the Patron-Betrayal-Myth-Destruction Cycle that Brought Down Every Republic in History. There is a particular species of man that history keeps breeding, the way a swamp keeps breeding mosquitoes — simply because the conditions are irresistible. He arrives at the tail end of a republic, when the institutions have grown fat and slow and the citizens have grown bored of the tedious work of self-governance. He is magnetic. He is confident. He is, above all else, a storyteller. And by the time the republic realizes what he is, it is already too late, because the people have fallen in love — with the myth he has built around himself like a cathedral built around a corpse. To understand how we arrived at this present American moment — this gaudy, rolling catastrophe dressed up in red hats and executive orders — one must go back, as all useful things require, to the French Revolution. Specifically, to a man most people have either never heard of or have confused with a brand of sparkling water: Maximilien Robespierre.” – A Lily Bit
Canada Pushes Sweeping Surveillance Bill Forcing Mass Collection of All Citizens’ Data – “Canada’s Liberal government is facing backlash after introducing a sweeping surveillance proposal that would force companies to collect and store sensitive data on every Canadian, regardless of whether they are suspected of any crime. Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act (2026), mandates that electronic service providers retain user metadata for up to one year, making it accessible to law enforcement and intelligence agencies with a warrant. The metadata includes location data, device information, and other digital identifiers.” – Frank Bergman
Gray State: Pentagon Signs Deal To Make Palantir AI “Maven” Its Core Military System – Its Most ‘Revolutionary’ Surveillance Tool Yet To Track Civilians And Increase The Kill Chain – The WinePress – LINKED ABOUT THIS YESTERDAY, BUT THIS IS A MORE IN DEPTH ARTICLE ABOUT IT AND PALANTIR AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!
Meningitis Vaccines Are Manufactured with Toxins and Formaldehyde – “FDA inserts list symptoms after vaccination that match the clinical symptoms of meningitis.” – JonFleetwood
NEWS
Seeing Trump Clearly – “The Calculated Plan Behind the Iran War, Venezuela, and Greater Israel. What if Trump’s apparently chaotic thought processes and intuitive decision making are all a blind, a charade? What if we are really witnessing, in the Middle East and more widely, a carefully constructed plan with very definite objectives? Has Trump in fact “planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway”, while flinging the chaff of apparent chaos? I realise that this is not intuitive, but bear with me… Again, the narrative is being spun that Trump did not foresee the closure of the Strait by Iran. That is plainly a nonsense – every commentary on a potential Iran war for half a century has focused on the Strait of Hormuz. The only possible explanation is that Trump does not mind the closure. While, as Trump says, the United States does not need the oil that comes through the Strait, the apparent weakness in his case is that higher oil prices are universal and hit Trump’s support, particularly as Americans fill their gas tanks. But to concentrate on this is to make the fundamental error of imagining that Trump cares about what is good for the American people. He does not. He cares about what is good for Donald J. Trump and his immediate circle.” – Craig Murray – VERY INTERESTING ANALYSIS FROM CRAIG. MAYBE TRUMP ISN’T AS DUMB AS HE ACTS, EVEN THOUGH HE’S AN IDIOT!!!!!!
Robert Mueller Dies at Age 81, Trump ‘Glad He’s Dead’ – “Just the facts, none of the spin.” – Liberty Nation Authors
If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP – Trump on Truth Social
Trump’s threat of more strikes met with promise of retaliation by Iran – “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was noncommittal when asked about Trump’s threats to strike Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t opened, and whether Israel would join. “I think President Trump knows exactly what he’s doing. And whatever we do we do together and as far as possible in confidence,” Netanyahu Israeli prime minister said Sunday.” – Michael Ramsey
Attacking Iran’s Power Plants Would Be Despicable – “U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a dramatic escalation that came barely a day after he talked about “winding down” the war. Threatening to damage or destroy power generation for the entire country is outrageous. If the U.S. does this, it will be inflicting collective punishment on the civilian population on a massive scale.” – Daniel Larison
Iran Threatens To Destroy Region-Wide Infrastructure As Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum Ticks Down, Mass Casualties In Southern Israel – Tyler Durden
War As Gangsterism – “Escalating, Sonny Corleone-Style. If you’ve seen The Godfather, you know it doesn’t end well for Sonny. Nor will it end well for the United States if Trump and his wartime consigliere Bibi continue to choose escalation and further warfare.” – Bill Astore
Far From the Madding Crowd Peace and quiet at the end of the world… – “Call it what you will, dear reader… but when the words “obliteration,” “irreversible destruction” and “oil blockade” start popping up in headlines about the world’s key oil chokepoint, it’s generally not a positive sign for peace and prosperity…” – Joel Bowman
Putin’s Top Aide Believes That The Third Gulf War Might Destabilize Afro-Eurasia For Years – “The “negative impacts on the agro-industrial complex in Asia, Africa, and Europe” can lead to widespread starvation, while “the shutdown of energy-intensive industries in Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and the European Union” can lead to widespread unemployment, with both sparking unrest.” – Andrew Korybko
US wants ‘to colonize us again’ – Lula to Latin American leaders – “Brazil’s president has slammed the US kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro and the oil blockade of Cuba” -RT
Cuba says its military is prepared as Trump’s threats multiply – “A senior Cuban official said the country is preparing for a possible military assault as President Donald Trump increases economic pressure on the government in Havana and suggests it could be the next US target after Venezuela and Iran.” – Tony Czuczka
The Active Civil War – “If one wants to get to the heart of my political ideology, it’s not conservativism, or republicanism, it’s individual rights above the state. The battle to secure individual privacy rights is the fight that should be waged across the US. If I were to recognize a war that should be fought, that is the war I would choose, not Iran, not Ukraine, not Gaza” – T.L. Davis
Sen. John Kennedy Goes Full Beast Mode on Cowardly Colleague: ‘By God, Stand Up and Face the Unpaid!’ – “Senator Kennedy is a man with a well-developed sense of propriety, which has led him to propose that, as long as some members of the Senate (Democrats) are blocking legislation that would get Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees paid, then the Senate shouldn’t get paid, either. Seems only fair, yes? On Sunday, while the matter was being debated, and while Senator Kennedy had the floor, he moved for a motion to cut off every Senator’s pay until TSA was getting paid. Here’s where things went south. Next, there was an objection, apparently from Democrat Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) – who then fled the chamber, leaving the proceedings and Senator Kennedy baffled. That’s when Senator Kennedy went beast mode, “If a member of this body disagrees with what I’m doing, then BY GOD they ought to come DOWN HERE and stand up in front of the United States Senate, and stand up in front of the American people, and stand up in front of God, and stand up in front of country, and STAND UP in front of ALL these GOOD PEOPLE that aren’t being paid and say: ‘HERE’S WHY.'” “Maybe we need to change the Senate rules, Mr. President!”” – Ward Clark
Mamdani’s Tax Fantasy Is Already Failing Somewhere Else – “If the rich are not paying enough, the definition of rich quietly expands until it includes whoever is still around. In 2023, the first year the surtax took effect, Massachusetts experienced a net outflow of $4.2 billion in adjusted gross income. That number increased eight percent from the prior year. This was not driven by a sudden collapse in population or some unrelated shock. It reflects a steady and measurable movement of income and the people who earn it out of the state.” – Quoth the Raven
ECONOMIC NEWS
Iran War: Fake Oil Market Relief While Interest Rates Spike Speak To Growing Crisis” – “The energy and food price shock that is underway will drive powerful price inflation, and potentially food shortage and famine, into economies globally.” – David Jensen
Here’s the exact oil price that would tip the U.S. into a recession — and we’re getting closer as the Iran conflict drags on – “Even after this conflict ends, there is going to be a long shadow of disruption” – Jeffry Bartash
2-Year, 3-Year Treasury Yields Spike, Flip to Rate Hike. Yield Curve Uninverts. Government Sold $606 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week as the Borrowing Must Go On – “Whiff of turmoil in the bond market as inflation fears moved to the front and center.” – Wolf Richter
Can Immigration Address America’s Fiscal Nightmare? It Depends – “High-skilled workers tend to strengthen government budgets, while low-skilled immigration can add fiscal pressure. The composition of immigration matters as much as the number.” – John Phelan
$100 Oil, Weak Metals, and War: The System Is Under Pressure (VIDEO) – “Despite rising geopolitical risk, gold and silver moved sharply lower and remained volatile throughout the week. This is largely due to a strong dollar and rising interest rates, which are currently outweighing the traditional safe-haven demand for metals. Morgan emphasizes that this is typical in the early stages of a crisis, where liquidity and capital flows favor the dollar before eventually shifting back toward hard assets.” – David Morgan
COMEX PANIC: Clearing House Quietly Becomes Buyer of Last Resort as Silver Delivery Pressure Explodes – “March 19, 2026, may go down as the day silver’s fault lines became too visible to ignore. The CME’s own house account — the clearinghouse itself — just stopped 114 out of 138 delivery notices for the March silver contract. That’s 570,000 ounces, or roughly 82% of the day’s entire delivery flow, absorbed by the exchange to keep the system from seizing up. This isn’t “routine logistics.” It’s the market’s plumbing fraying under real physical pressure. When the house account becomes the buyer of last resort, it means the shorts can’t deliver — full stop. It’s the institutional equivalent of a fire alarm, and it’s blaring loud.” – The Silver Academy
Gold & Silver Takedown Intensifies On Friday But Who Is Selling?(PODCAST) with Alasdair Macleod – “Today’s markdowns in gold and silver are simply sucker-plays designed to deceive amateur investors who will come to regret being hoodwinked into selling by professional traders.” – King World News
SURVIVAL, PREPAREDNESS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Crabgrass Preventer Timing: The Forsythia Bloom Rule That Beats the Calendar – “Skip the guesswork. Here’s why watching forsythia blooms is the most reliable way to time your crabgrass preventer.” – Ashley Zlatopolsky
Square Foot Gardening 101 – Rebekah Pierce – LINKED A SIMILAR ARTICLE WITH THE SAME TITLE ON 01/13/24, BUT DIFFERENT. READ THEM BOTH!!!!!
The Push for Stronger Self-Defence Laws in Canada: What Preppers Need to Understand – “The conversation around self-defence in Canada is no longer happening quietly. It’s starting to organize. With the introduction of Bill C-270 and increasing coverage in mainstream media, what was once a fringe concern is now moving into public debate. At its core, Bill C-270 reflects something simple: A growing discomfort with how self-defence is currently understood and applied in Canada.” – denob
The 5 Critical Items That Should Be In Every EDC Kit Everyday Carry (EDC) – “When assembling an everyday carry kit, it is incredibly important to be selective regarding the items which you select. Unlike a bug out bag that can be as large and heavy as you can manage to carry, everyday carry items must be incorporated into your daily life. This means you need items that are small, lightweight, and reliable.” – Ryan Dotson
Beyond Organic: Biological Systems Gardening for Food Security – Part 4 – “MINERALIZE THE SOIL. Many of our soils are depleted of trace elements and micronutrients from past agricultural use. If your land was ever farmed, it’s probably got some deficiencies. While a soil test is probably a good idea so you can see the bigger picture of certain elements you might need to add, you can also address the deficiencies with broad spectrum amendments. ” – Hobbit Farmer
VERSE FOR THE DAY
Matthew 25:32-33 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
IMAGE FOR THE DAY
LYRIC FOR THE WEEK
I think I know now what’s making me sad
Going home, running home
When the weather’s better and the rails unfreeze
Going home, running home
But if anything should happen and my plans go wrong
And if I’m called away and it’s my turn to go
Take me back, carry me back
( Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart and Ron Wood )
VIDEO
(WITH SOME SLIDE GUITAR FROM RONNIE ON AROUND THE PLYNTH REPRISE )
Nothing New Under The Sun 2016 