According to Reuter:
Trump said on Wednesday the 2027 U.S. military budget should be $1.5 trillion, significantly higher than the $901 billion approved by Congress for 2026. Any such increase in the military budget would require congressional authorization. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, estimated the proposal would cost $5 trillion through 2035, while adding $5.8 trillion to the U.S. debt with interest.
(Side note: China can never match US on defence spending, instead, it will try to reach $1.5 trillion on trade surplus by 2027, or by 2035 latest. AIMHO.)
Ukraine came out and said Navalny's death wasn't in fact Putin (as Biden and the US Policy makers were so quick to decry)! David & Elizabeth react to the news in this short reaction video!
This class was taught LIVE on November 8, 2023, at 06:00 PM CT (-6GMT)
The Hidden Machinery: America's Foreign & Military Affairs Exposed.
Steel yourself for an unflinching deep dive into the clandestine mechanics of US foreign and military policy. Have you ever pondered how decisions that impact millions, both domestically and globally, are truly made?
In this electrifying chapter, we tear apart the polished façade of diplomacy to reveal the shadowy interplay of interests, agendas, and power games that shape America's moves on the global chessboard.
As we journey through the intricate maze of foreign policy, you'll confront pressing questions that demand answers: Is there a clear, consistent strategy steering the ship of state, or are we adrift, pushed and pulled by the undercurrents of vested interests, secret pacts, and hidden allegiances?
Explore the controversial realms of the military-industrial complex—a symbiotic behemoth where industry, military, and politics collide in a ...
Media Manipulation: The Silent Puppeteer of the American Psyche.
Ever feel like the stories you see and hear are crafted more for theater than truth? That there's a script behind the "breaking news"?
In this incendiary chapter, we pull back the curtain on the media's metamorphosis from its role as the "Fourth Estate" - a watchdog of democracy - to its current avatar as a powerful player with vested interests and hidden agendas.
Dive deep into the murky waters of media evolution, from objective reporting to sensationalism, from public service to profit-driven enterprises.
Unearth the tactical maneuvering of media platforms that, under the guise of delivering news, often serve tailored narratives designed to sway, to incite, and sometimes, to mislead blatantly.
Arm yourself with knowledge as we dissect the machinations of this colossal industry, revealing its strategies to capture your attention, mold your perceptions, and dictate the national conversation.
This chapter isn't ...
What is going on in Japan today?
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Japan has fallen to fifth place in nominal GDP, overtaken by India in early 2026. (Ranking: USA, China, Germany, India, Japan).
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Japan's National debt is highest in the world relative to its economic output (GDP), exceeding 230% of GDP.
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Japanese yen is trading at a 34-year low against the United States dollar.
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Japan imports nearly 90% of its energy and its food self-sufficiency rate stood at 38% for fiscal 2024.
(Side note: Is rice bceoming unaffordable in Japan? - rice ball, mochi and shusi; it's a cornerstone of its history, spirituality, and national character. A typical Jap consumes 82.1 kg of rice per year — for comparison, Americans consume about 10.8 kg. Bad news is price of rice in Japan raisen by 91% in 2025.) -
Japan has now recorded negative real wages in 36 of the past 40 months.
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Japan's birth rate hit its lowest point in 125 years in 2024; fewer than two deaths for every birth.
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Over 20% of magnitude 6+ earthquakes ...
Stage 1 - Gold accumulation:
China's gold accumulation in its modern form began with the gradual liberalization of its gold market in 1979, with significant central bank purchases being consistently reported since the mid-2000s and a notable acceleration in recent years.
The goal is currency independent.
Stage 2 - implemented strict export licensing controls on silver
Starting from January 1, 2026, treating it as a strategic material like rare earths to secure domestic supply for industries such as solar and EVs. This requires government approval for exports (for 2026-2027), affects around 60-70% of globally traded refined silver
The goal is Green industries/energy independent, with the ultimte aim to achieve "Electrification of energy supply". (Energy security)
**At the same time, China modernises its infrasturctues, strengthen its military capabilities, widening its communication coverage, extending innonvation into universe ...
