In Defense of CO2

Appendix 2

The Active Power of the Crown and the Sacking of Gough Whitlam

Appendix 3

The Need for a New Global Security Architecture

Appendix 4

The Importance of Leadership in Times of Crisis: Putin’s September 30, 2022 Speech

Appendix 5

The Strategic Importance of Sergey Glazyev’s Memorial to Lyndon LaRouche

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It presents a polemical argument against the notion that carbon dioxide is a primary driver of climate change, suggesting that other factors, like solar activity and cosmic radiation, play a larger role. It then goes on to argue that the "Great Reset" being promoted by the West is an attempt to establish a unipolar world controlled by a technocratic elite. In contrast, the book promotes the idea of a multipolar world based on cooperation between nations, particularly Russia and China. It also highlights the role of Sergey Glazyev, a Russian economist, as a key figure in this multipolar vision.

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Transforming Useless Eaters into Useful Creators

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A clash exists between two opposing visions of the future. The text critiques transhumanism, a philosophy that posits technology as a deterministic force that renders humans obsolete and ultimately leads to a world dominated by elites. It contrasts this with the ideas of historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Henry C. Carey, and Abraham Lincoln, who believed in a system of constant self-improvement and technological advancement that would empower humanity. The text concludes by highlighting President Putin's vision for a multipolar world where technology is used to advance the economic and social well-being of nations, offering an alternative to the transhumanist vision of a world dominated by a technocratic elite.

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Vernadsky’s Noosphere and Open System Thinking

Chapter 29

Is the Age of Big Bang Cosmology and ‘the Science of Scarcity’ Finally Coming to an End?

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Arguing against the prevailing "closed system" scientific worldview that views the universe as governed by scarcity and entropy. The author, drawing upon the work of Vladimir Vernadsky, presents a "open system" perspective that sees the universe as a living and evolving entity, characterized by growth, creativity, and the potential for the human species to "bend" the flow of time and space through creative action. This perspective is contrasted with the "closed system" worldview of big bang cosmology, which suggests that the universe is finite and will eventually succumb to heat death. The text explores the work of Halton Arp and Alexander Gurwitsch, who challenge the prevailing cosmological models and provide evidence for a universe characterized by life, growth, and a potential for greater understanding.

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COP26 and Pope Francis’ “Greening of Christianity”

Chapter 26

Davos Billionaires and The Vatican team up to “Save the Planet”

Chapter 27

Teilhard de Chardin’s Transhumanist Perversion of Christianity

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The text describes the anti-development agenda behind the COP27 climate summit, arguing that its goals are not about protecting the environment but rather about imposing a new global order that would control humanity's economic activity. It criticizes Pope Francis's "Greening of Christianity" and ties this to a long-standing, insidious movement that seeks to suppress progress and upliftment by controlling resources. The text traces this movement back to the British Empire and its use of nature conservation to suppress the poor, and connects it to the eugenics movement and the rise of Transhumanism, which it sees as the ultimate goal of a new elite. The text, in its critique, draws a contrast between a healthier conception of science and the Noosphere developed by Vladimir Vernadsky and the distorted, misanthropic vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.

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H.G. Wells, Predictive Programming and the Mental Conquest of America

Chapter 21

British Eugenics and Euthanasia Revived Across the Five Eyes

Chapter 22

Soros, Oxford and The Institute for New Economic Thinking

Chapter 23

The Science of Limits and the Anglo-Eugenics Origins of Transhumanism

Chapter 24

The Club of Rome 1968 Global Coup and the Predictive Modelling Priesthood

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A small group of powerful elites have been pushing an agenda of global control and population reduction for over a century, beginning with the rise of eugenics in the late 19th century. The author claims that this group has used various methods, such as promoting Malthusian population control theories, developing cybernetics and information theory, and influencing scientific and political institutions, to advance their goals. The document highlights the role of prominent figures like H.G. Wells, Bertrand Russell, and the Club of Rome in this alleged conspiracy, and it critiques the use of predictive models and computer simulations to justify policies that are detrimental to humanity. The author ultimately warns against the dangers of the "Great Reset" agenda, which he sees as an attempt to usher in a new world order controlled by technocrats and oligarchs.

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The Dual Nature of the USA as a Force in World History 1776-1901

Chapter 18

How American Nationalists Subverted the New World Order 1923-1945

Chapter 19

The Ugly Truth of John Maynard Keynes and the Battle of Bretton Woods

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The United States has been in an ongoing struggle between two systems of political economy: the American system, characterized by a strong federal government focused on internal improvements, national banking, and protectionist policies, and the British system, characterized by free trade, limited government, and a global financial order dominated by the City of London. The book claims that this struggle has played out in crucial historical events, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the post-World War II order, with British-backed forces repeatedly attempting to undermine the American system and its proponents, such as Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The text focuses on a conspiracy of the British Empire and its collaborators, including Wall Street financiers and their agents, to subvert American national sovereignty and impose their vision of a world dominated by a global financial order.

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Life at the End of an Empire with Saint Augustine

Chapter 14

The 1509 League of Cambrai as a Pivot of World History

Chapter 15

Paolo Sarpi’s Venetian Blinds by Cynthia Chung

Chapter 16

The 1688 Venetian Takeover of England

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An historical overview of the conflict between the "Two Americas" - a conflict between oligarchical forces, whose goal is to maintain power through war and manipulation, and humanist forces who strive to create a society based on cooperation, progress, and the pursuit of truth. The text focuses on the rise and fall of the Venetian oligarchy, particularly their involvement in the League of Cambrai, a coalition of European powers formed to destroy their control. It then discusses the influence of Venetian thinkers like Paolo Sarpi, who promoted Aristotelian philosophy over Platonic humanism, and their role in exacerbating religious divisions and fostering wars in Europe. The text concludes with an analysis of the "Glorious Revolution" in England and the subsequent struggle between republican forces, led by Robert Harley and Jonathan Swift, and the Venetian party, who ultimately consolidated their power and established a system of perpetual debt, war, and exploitation.

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Sugar and Spice and Everything Vice: The Empire’s Sin City of London by Cynthia Chung

Chapter 12

Global Britain and King Charles’ Great Reset

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The continued existence of the British Empire, has not truly disappeared but rather has adapted to a more subtle and insidious form. The author asserts that the City of London, with its offshore banking system and secrecy jurisdictions, remains the center of global finance, manipulating economies and exploiting resources in developing countries. The text further analyzes the role of the British monarchy, particularly Prince Charles, in perpetuating this imperial system through the World Economic Forum's Great Reset initiative and a deeply rooted history of fascism, eugenics, and population control. Ultimately, the text presents a critique of the current global order, claiming that a powerful financial oligarchy continues to exert control over nations and their populations, using deceptive tactics and exploiting resources to maintain its dominance.

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The True Conspiracy Behind the 2020 Election Coup

Chapter 5

Placing the “International Terrorist Conspiracy” into Context

Chapter 6

Placing Masonic Conspiracies into Context By Cynthia Chung

Chapter 7

Placing ‘The Jewish Conspiracy’ into Context

Chapter 8

Placing the ‘UFO Conspiracy’ into Context

Chapter 9

Placing ‘the Chinese Communist Conspiracy’ into Context

Chapter 10

Placing ‘The Jesuit Conspiracy’ into Context

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Exploring various conspiracy theories surrounding the world order, specifically focusing on how the British Empire has manipulated various events and institutions. The text claims that the British Empire has orchestrated events like the 2020 US presidential election, the rise of Islamic terrorism, and the creation of organizations such as the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Muslim Brotherhood. The text presents a complex and controversial viewpoint, alleging that British agents have infiltrated and manipulated global politics, economics, and even religion, ultimately aiming to establish a new world order under their control. The author suggests that these machinations are often disguised as legitimate organizations and movements while ultimately serving the interests of the British Empire.

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The Great Narrative: Locking the Plebs into Plato’s Cave for the 21st Century

Chapter 3

Will Conspiracy Theorizing Soon Have You Labelled a Domestic Terrorist?

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The role of narratives and conspiracies in shaping history and influencing contemporary events. The author argues that powerful groups, particularly those associated with the World Economic Forum and the British Empire, manipulate narratives to maintain control and undermine the free will of the masses. The text examines how these narratives are used to justify political actions, suppress dissent, and promote a technocratic worldview that emphasizes control over human behavior. The author criticizes this technocratic approach, highlighting the importance of human agency, moral principles, and the need for a more just and sustainable future.

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Xi Jinping Outlines the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence

Appendix 2

Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter (Article 1 and 2)

Appendix 3

Franklin Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms Speech 1941

Appendix 4

Benjamin Franklin and Chinese Civilization by Dr. David Wang

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The provided text consists of three primary sources: a speech by Xi Jinping, a portion of the UN Charter, and a speech by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Xi Jinping's speech focuses on the "Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence" which he advocates for in international relations. These principles, first established in the 1950s, emphasize mutual respect, non-aggression, and non-interference in each other's internal affairs. The UN Charter, meanwhile, outlines the principles of international cooperation and peaceful dispute resolution, such as sovereign equality and the rejection of the use of force. Lastly, Roosevelt's speech discusses the "Four Freedoms" as a basis for a peaceful world order, arguing that freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear are essential.

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Germany’s Stockholm Syndrome and the Firing of Valery Gergiev by Cynthia Chung

Chapter 31

The Power of Classical Culture in Shaping the Future By Cynthia Chung

Chapter 32

The Multipolar Alliance as an Antidote to the Intellectual Nothingness of Cultural Relativism

Epilogue

Chapter 33

Towards a Galactic Manifest Destiny

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This text explores the relationship between classical culture, specifically music, and geopolitical power. The author argues that classical culture is a powerful force for good that can inspire people to fight for liberty and resist tyranny. They criticize the western world for its attacks on classical culture, particularly its efforts to demonize Russia and its artists. The author also highlights the importance of the New Silk Road, which they believe can help to foster a new era of cooperation and progress between nations. They argue that the development of space exploration can help to overcome the limits of the Earth and unlock new possibilities for humanity.

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Do Xi Jinping’s Davos Remarks Prove He is a Globalist Shill? “By their fruits ye shall know them”

Chapter 25

Who’s to Blame for the COVID Pandemic?

Chapter 26

Social Credit as Distasteful Necessity in an Age of Asymmetric Warfare

Chapter 27

Opium, Synthetic Cults and the Haunting of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

Chapter 28

Jesuits, Tavistock and the Battle for the Soul of China

Chapter 29

The Coming Purge of Russia’s Deep State

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The text examines the author's claims that China is not a threat to the US, and that the US is actively trying to destabilize and ultimately destroy China. The author argues that China's leadership, while not perfect, is focused on building a more multipolar world, and that it is the West that is trying to impose a new world order based on depopulation and technocratic control. The author criticizes the US for its support of color revolutions, its use of bioweapons and for its attempts to control the global narrative through propaganda and misinformation. The text also examines the role of the World Economic Forum and the influence of figures like George Soros and Klaus Schwab.

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The Forgotten Jewish-Christian-Muslim Alliance and China’s Silk Road

Chapter 17

The ‘Clean Break’ Doctrine: A Modern-Day Sykes-Picot Waging War and Havoc in the Middle East By Cynthia Chung

Chapter 18

Favorable Winds from China: How the BRI is Transforming West Asia By Cynthia Chung

Chapter 19

Iran Joins the Eurasian Alliance

Chapter 20

Turkey’s Existential Choice: New Silk Road or Bust

Chapter 21

Post-Regime Change Afghanistan: Pearl on the New Silk Road

Chapter 22

Beyond Oil: How the UAE’s HOPE Mars Mission Is Breaking the Arab World Out of the Crisis of Scarcity By Cynthia Chung

Chapter 23

Will Ethiopia Become Libya 2.0 or a Driver for an African Renaissance?

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The book argues that there is a growing clash between the West and a multipolar alliance composed of China, Russia, and their allies. Specifically, this excerpt focuses on the emergence of a new multipolar order in the Middle East and Africa, which Chung argues is being driven by China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The excerpt details the BRI's impact on various countries in the region, including Syria, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Ethiopia, highlighting how the initiative is fostering economic cooperation and challenging Western hegemony. It also explores how the West, particularly the United States and its allies, are actively attempting to thwart these developments through regime change operations and propaganda campaigns.

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Win-Win vs Lose-Lose: The Time Has Come for the World to Choose

Chapter 11

Xi and Putin Stand up For Humanity at Davos: Closed vs Open System

Ideologies Clash Again

Chapter 12

The Collision of Two Opposing Green Destinies

Chapter 13

From COP26 to COVID19: The Fallacy of Predictive Models and a Return to Real Thinking

Chapter 14

Davos Billionaires Want to Save the Planet… Why Don’t Developing Countries Trust Them?

Chapter 15

The EU’s ‘Fit for 55,’ ‘Farm to Fork’ and the Freezing of Nord Stream 2: A Mass Sacrifice to the Gods? By Cynthia Chung

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The text excerpt is from a book titled Clash of the Two Americas, which argues that a clash of ideologies is underway between a multipolar world led by China and Russia, and a unipolar world led by the United States. The author, who seems sympathetic to the multipolar view, argues that the US-led unipolar world is characterized by closed systems of governance that seek to control resources and populations through top-down models of economic and environmental management. This approach, the author claims, is rooted in Malthusian views that population growth needs to be curbed. In contrast, the author argues that the multipolar world embraces open systems, emphasizing cooperation and a belief in humanity's potential for progress. The author highlights the Belt and Road Initiative as an example of how the multipolar world is working to promote growth and development, and criticizes the West's embrace of "sustainable development" which the author believes is a euphemism for degrowth and depopulation. The text goes on to criticize the Davos World Economic Forum and the UN's Agenda 2030, arguing that both institutions represent a threat to global sovereignty and are attempting to impose a technocratic form of feudalism on the world through their promotion of "green" policies and their focus on “predictive modeling”. The author argues that these policies will lead to increased poverty and a lack of economic justice. The author also points to the EU's "Fit for 55" and "Farm to Fork" initiatives as examples of policies that will harm agriculture and the energy sector, ultimately leading to a shortage of food and energy.

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John Quincy Adams, The Monroe Doctrine and the American System

Chapter 6

Manifest Destiny Done Right. China and Russia Succeed Where the US Failed

Chapter 7

The Greater Eurasian Partnership Revives America’s Forgotten Hamiltonian Tradition

Chapter 8

An Arctic Manifest Destiny Presses on North America: Canada at a Crossroads

Chapter 9

Two Confederacies Converge on Lincoln: Two Perversions of Manifest Destiny

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The source examines the concept of "Manifest Destiny" and its historical development in the United States, Canada, and Eurasia. It argues that the original American conception of Manifest Destiny was driven by a commitment to expanding the principles of freedom, liberty, and progress, and was exemplified by figures like John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and William Gilpin. However, the source criticizes the distorted versions of Manifest Destiny adopted by the Southern Confederacy and Canada, which it argues were motivated by imperialist ambitions and a desire to maintain hierarchical power structures. The source then explores the recent emergence of a new Eurasian Manifest Destiny, represented by China's Belt and Road Initiative and Russia's Far East development plans, which it argues are driven by a commitment to win-win cooperation and mutually beneficial development. Ultimately, the source encourages a reexamination of the historical interpretations of Manifest Destiny, urging a shift away from outdated notions of imperialism and towards a vision of a more interconnected and peaceful world.

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Chapter 2

The Forgotten Roots of the Westphalian System

Chapter 3

The Multipolar Alliance as the Last Line of Defense of the UN Charter

Chapter 4

The League of Nations and Imperial Hoax of World War I

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"Clash of the Two Americas Vol. 3", argues that the world is at a crossroads, choosing between a system of win-win cooperation based on national sovereignty, exemplified by the United Nations Charter and the Treaty of Westphalia, and a unipolar world order based on "international rules" designed to dismantle national sovereignty and impose a technocratic, feudal system. The document highlights the history of these two systems, contrasting the positive impacts of the Treaty of Westphalia and the UN Charter with the destructive intentions of the League of Nations and the Anglo-American "rules-based order." Ultimately, the document calls for a return to the principles of the UN Charter and Westphalian system, urging nations to defend national sovereignty against the current threats posed by globalist forces.

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To Form a More Perfect Union

Prologue

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This book explores the idea that two competing principles are shaping the world, one based on the ideas of ancient republics like Athens and Rome, and the other on a modern, imperial system like the Roman Empire. The author argues that the current state of the world is the result of a shift from the former to the latter, a process that has been driven by an elite group of individuals working to create a new world order based on globalization, financial deregulation, and the suppression of national sovereignty. The author further suggests that this new order is not truly capitalist but rather a system of self-cannibalization that is destroying the very foundations of society. The author believes that the solution to this problem lies in the resurgence of the principles of ancient republics and the creation of a multipolar world based on cooperation, economic growth, and scientific progress.

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The sources provide a historical overview of America's approach to foreign policy, highlighting two contrasting approaches: one advocating for global peace and cooperation, the other promoting American dominance.

One perspective, articulated by figures like John Quincy Adams, George Washington, Henry Wallace, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, emphasizes peace, cooperation, and mutual respect in international relations. This view advocates for:

• Respecting the independence and sovereignty of all nations: This principle is evident in John Quincy Adams's assertion that America "has, in the lapse of nearly half a century, without a single exception, respected the independence of other nations while asserting and maintaining her own". George Washington similarly urged the nation to "observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all".
• Avoiding foreign entanglements and alliances: Both Washington and Adams cautioned against becoming embroiled in European conflicts and alliances. Washington warned against "passionate attachments" to other nations, arguing that such attachments could lead to unnecessary wars and betrayals of national interest. Adams echoed this sentiment, stating that America should avoid becoming "entangled" in the "toils of European ambition".
• Promoting freedom and democracy through example and support, not force: Adams maintained that America's "glory is not dominion, but liberty", and that the nation should promote freedom by example and support rather than by imposing its will on others. This principle found expression in Henry Wallace's articulation of the "Century of the Common Man", which envisioned a world where all people have the opportunity to attain freedom and prosperity through education, economic development, and self-governance.
• Utilizing American resources to promote global development and well-being: This ideal found expression in Roosevelt's "Good Neighbor Policy", which sought to foster cooperation and development in the Americas. This policy translated into concrete actions, such as supporting Mexico's right to control its own oil resources and extending credit for infrastructure projects. Wallace envisioned a similar approach on a global scale, arguing that "modern science, when devoted whole-heartedly to the general welfare, has in it potentialities of which we do not yet dream".

Contrasting this vision is a more interventionist and self-interested approach, epitomized by figures like Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Henry Kissinger. This approach, often associated with the "Deep State", is characterized by:

• A belief in American exceptionalism and its role in shaping the world order: This viewpoint is evident in Kissinger's address at Chatham House, where he contrasted the American and British approaches to foreign policy. He argued that while Britain understood the importance of realpolitik and maintaining a balance of power, America tended toward "moral crusading" and seeking to remake the world in its image. This difference, according to Kissinger, led to America prioritizing its own ideological preferences over the need to contain Soviet influence in the postwar era.

A willingness to use force and covert operations to advance American interests: This tendency is visible in the historical examples of American interventions in Latin America, often justified as upholding the Monroe Doctrine but in reality serving to protect American economic and strategic interests. Kissinger's own career, marked by his involvement in the Vietnam War and support for various coups and covert operations, exemplifies this approach.

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The sources discuss China's Move South Water North Project, a large-scale water diversion project that aims to address water shortages in northern China. The project involves diverting water from the Yangtze River in the south to the Yellow River basin in the north. The sources highlight three key routes of this project:

• The Eastern Route, completed in 2013, diverts water from the Yangtze to Tianjin through tunnels and pumping stations.
• The Central Route, completed in 2014, diverts water from the Danjiangkou Reservoir on the Han River to Beijing through tunnels.
• The Western Route, expected to be completed by 2050, will divert water from the Yangtze and its tributaries to the Yellow River through the Tibetan Plateaus.

The sources present this project as an example of "non-zero-sum thinking," which views ecosystems and economies as interconnected systems where solutions can be found by considering the needs of all parts.

The sources contrast this with the "zero-sum thinking" that they argue characterizes approaches to water management in North America. They propose that the North American Water and Power Alliance (NAWAPA), a project conceived in the 1960s, could offer a similar non-zero-sum solution to water shortages in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. You previously summarized this project as:

• A project that was conceived in the 1960s to address water shortages in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
• The project involved collecting and diverting water from rivers in Alaska and Canada to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
• The project was supported by politicians from both the Democratic and Republican parties, including Robert Kennedy.
• In 1965, the NAWAPA project became federal legislation in the United States.
• Despite this, the project ultimately lost momentum and faded into obscurity during the Vietnam War.
• The project resurfaced in a 2012 film.
• The project's history was also explored in a 2012 study, which examined the role of former British Columbia Premier W.A.C. Bennett in its development.

The sources note that NAWAPA involved plans for dams, lifts, tunnels, and canals to move water from Alaska and Canada to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. While NAWAPA ultimately lost momentum, the sources suggest that it, like China's Move South Water North Project, represents a potential solution to water crises based on non-zero-sum thinking and large-scale infrastructure development.

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The sources describe how China charted its own course of economic development, contrasting it with the "Third Wave" theory advocated by futurist Alvin Toffler and embraced by certain Chinese figures like Zhao Ziyang. Here's a breakdown:

• Toffler's "Third Wave": Toffler proposed that societal evolution progresses in waves, with the "Third Wave" representing an information-driven society that transcends traditional industrialism. He believed developing nations could bypass the "Second Wave" of industrialization and leap directly into this information age. This approach aligned with the interests of figures like Henry Kissinger, who envisioned a post-national world order where countries like China functioned as sources of cheap labor for Western consumer markets. Zhao Ziyang, influenced by Toffler, advocated for "special economic zones" focused on low-tech manufacturing for export, with investments directed towards information-based industries like genetic engineering and AI, neglecting large-scale infrastructure and development projects.
• China's Rejection of the "Third Wave": The sources argue that China ultimately rejected this model, recognizing its inherent limitations and potential for exploitation. After the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, which the sources frame as a failed color revolution orchestrated by figures like George Soros and Zhao Ziyang, China purged proponents of this "Third Wave" approach. Instead, China pursued a path of economic development centered around:
• Sovereign Economic Policy: Maintaining control over its economic destiny through national banking and separating commercial and investment banking activities.
• Centralized Planning: Utilizing the strength of a central government to guide long-term development strategies and prioritize national interests.
• Technological Progress: Investing in large-scale infrastructure projects and promoting scientific innovation across various fields to achieve genuine economic growth and improve living standards.
• The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): This initiative, launched in 2013, embodies China's chosen path, emphasizing global cooperation, win-win partnerships, and shared technological advancement to create a more multipolar and equitable world order. The sources suggest this approach aligns with the "Four Modernizations" vision articulated by Zhou Enlai, which stressed balanced development across industrial, agricultural, defense, and scientific/technological sectors.

In essence, China's economic trajectory diverged from the "Third Wave" model by prioritizing national sovereignty, strategic planning, and technological progress as the foundations for genuine economic growth and global cooperation.

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The sources explore how Western culture was intentionally manipulated in the 20th century, particularly after World War II. One of the key instruments of this manipulation was the Congress for Cultural Freedom (CCF), founded in 1950 and financed by the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations.

The CCF's objectives were twofold:

• De-Nazification of Germany: This involved purging Nazi ideology and influence from German society.
• Countering Communism: The CCF aimed to combat the spread of communist ideology and cultural influence, particularly from the Soviet Union.

The CCF proponents believed that while communism and fascism utilized "realist/rigid iconography" in their propaganda, the "free democratic world" should be represented by abstract and emotional "freedom". They argued that while communism demanded the sacrifice of the individual for the collective, democracies prioritized the individual's freedom, even if it meant prioritizing personal satisfaction over the needs of the whole.

This concept extended to the arts. The CCF promoted art forms that were deliberately anti-reason and anti-order. The more an artwork defied logic and traditional aesthetics, the more it was seen as championing "democracy and liberal capitalism". Examples of such art forms included the abstract expressionism of Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, atonal music like that of Arnold Schoenberg, and existentialist philosophy.

The sources argue that this push for abstract and often pessimistic art was not accidental. It served a strategic purpose. By promoting art that was detached from reason and focused on subjective emotion, the manipulators aimed to create a society that was more susceptible to manipulation and control. They believed that a population engrossed in hedonistic pursuits and detached from traditional values like patriotism, family, and religion would be less likely to question authority or resist manipulation.

The sources present Friedrich Schiller, a German poet and playwright, as a counterpoint to the CCF's vision. Schiller believed in the power of art to elevate humanity and promote a balance between reason and emotion. He argued that true art should strive for universal beauty and timeless truths, rather than reflecting the pessimism and decadence of a particular time. Schiller's ideas influenced great composers like Beethoven and Verdi and promoted a humanist vision that celebrated creativity, reason, and the potential for human progress.

The sources ultimately frame the struggle for cultural dominance as a battle between two opposing forces: those who seek to control and manipulate society by promoting a culture of pessimism, hedonism, and intellectual sterility, and those who believe in the power of art to inspire, elevate, and promote a more just and humane world.

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Robeson believed that large corporations were advancing fascism around the world. He stated that they were "the former enemies of Roosevelt," "the allies of the remains of the Hitler entourage," and "the friends of Franco" who wished to enslave people in Latin America. Robeson argued that these corporations were not representative of the true America, which he defined as the America of Jefferson and Lincoln.

Robeson linked his anti-imperialist views to his vision for a peaceful world. He argued against the Cold War "Stop Russia" rhetoric, saying that it was actually intended to "stop the advance of the colonial peoples of Asia and Africa toward independence". In a 1948 campaign speech for Henry Wallace, Robeson stated that global cooperation was essential for peace, saying, "Either we get along with the Communists, jump in the ocean or blow up the whole world". He believed that Wallace would continue the legacy of Roosevelt, whom Robeson characterized as an opponent of fascism and a proponent of peace and democracy.

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The American Liberty League, formed in 1934, was a significant force opposing FDR's New Deal and promoting an alliance with Axis powers. Financed by wealthy industrialists, including those from the Morgan, Warburg, Dupont, and Rockefeller families, the League utilized its media influence to undermine the New Deal. They controlled many media outlets, radio stations, and publishing houses and worked closely with J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI.

The League attacked the New Deal by portraying it as a socialist program that stifled individual liberty and economic growth. They painted Roosevelt as a "Keynesian," despite the fact that he and John Maynard Keynes held each other in low regard.

Instead of the New Deal, the American Liberty League championed the "Austrian School" of economics, which advocated for minimal government intervention. The Austrian School is based on the theories of Carl Menger and his followers, Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich von Hayek, Frank Knight, and Sir John Clapham. They promoted this economic model through a network of newly established think tanks, such as the American Enterprise Association (later renamed the American Enterprise Institute).

Although the American Liberty League officially disbanded in 1940, its wealthy backers continued to fund the spread of "Austrian School" economics through various think tanks. These think tanks would later help shape the "conservative revolution" of the 1970s. After FDR's death, members of these groups also became influential in promoting the McCarthyite "communist witch hunts" during the Cold War.

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Sun Yat-sen's economic vision for China was rooted in the principles of the "American System of Political Economy," as championed by figures like Alexander Hamilton and Abraham Lincoln. The sources highlight Sun's admiration for Lincoln and his economic policies, particularly the emphasis on protectionism, internal improvements, and national banking.

Let's explore the key elements of Sun Yat-sen's economic thought:

• Rejection of Class Struggle: Sun Yat-sen disagreed with the Marxist idea of class struggle as the driving force of societal progress. He believed that "society progresses through the adjustment of major economic interests rather than through the clash of interests". In other words, he envisioned a system where different economic groups could collaborate and find common ground for the betterment of society.
• Emphasis on Technological Progress and Industrialization: Sun Yat-sen placed great importance on scientific and technological advancement as the primary drivers of progress and improving living standards. He argued that China should embrace modern technology to enhance productivity and overcome economic challenges. He specifically pointed to the need for industrial growth, suggesting, "if China with human labor can support four hundred millions, she should with machine power produce enough for eight hundred millions".
• Protective Tariffs for National Development: Sun Yat-sen was a staunch advocate for protective tariffs to shield and nurture domestic industries from foreign competition. He believed that this approach would allow local industries to flourish and contribute to overall national economic growth.
• Internal Improvements through Infrastructure Development: Inspired by Lincoln's focus on internal improvements, Sun Yat-sen stressed the importance of large-scale infrastructure projects, such as railroads, roads, and energy systems. He recognized that such investments were crucial for connecting different regions of China, facilitating trade, and promoting economic growth. He stated that "we must use the great power of the state and imitate the United States’ methods".
• State-Directed Capitalism with a Focus on People's Livelihood: While critical of unchecked capitalism, Sun Yat-sen wasn't opposed to private enterprise. He believed in a system where the state played an active role in guiding economic development while ensuring that the benefits reached all segments of society. This approach aimed to strike a balance between state power and individual liberty while prioritizing the well-being of the people, a core principle of the Confucian "minsheng".

In essence, Sun Yat-sen sought to adapt the successful elements of the "American System," particularly its focus on national development through government intervention in the economy, to the specific context of China. His goal was to create a strong and prosperous nation that could uplift its people and contribute to a more harmonious world.

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The American System of National Economy is neither "socialist/communist" nor "free trade capitalism", nor is it liberalism or totalitarianism. Instead, it is premised on the harmony between the General Welfare and the inalienable rights of each individual citizen. This system, which spread globally after the Union victory in 1865, is presented as a new paradigm of human evolution that emerged as a force for progress in Japan, Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Latin America, and beyond. World leaders recognised this system as an antidote to the systems of oligarchism, depopulation, exploitation, slavery, war, and poverty that had characterised the British Empire for centuries.

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The provided excerpt from The Clash of the Two Americas Vol. 1, introduces the X Club and its role in reshaping the British Empire's strategy for global influence during a period of significant challenge.

• Amidst a rising tide of anti-colonial sentiment and facing internal and external pressures, the British Empire found itself on the brink of collapse in the mid-19th century. The excerpt highlights the empire's overextension in various conflicts, including the Second Chinese Opium War, the Crimean War, Indian uprisings, and support for the Southern Confederacy in the American Civil War.
• Furthermore, the excerpt underscores the global appeal of a "win-win cooperation" model emanating from Lincoln's America, which threatened the empire's established systems of control based on maritime dominance, usury, and cash-crop economies.
• In response to this multifaceted crisis, the British elite recognized the need for a strategic shift, transitioning from "material force" to "mental force" to maintain control. This task fell upon the X Club, a group of influential scientists led by figures like Thomas Huxley, Matthew Arnold, Joseph Hooker, and Herbert Spencer, the proponent of social Darwinism.
• The excerpt identifies the X Club's primary mission: to redefine the very foundations of scientific thought, aligning them with a "statistical-empiricist interpretation of the universe." This redefinition, as articulated in their magazine Nature, aimed to promote a "science of limits," echoing Thomas Malthus's theories on population growth.
• The excerpt emphasizes the political implications of the X Club's adoption of Malthusian principles, which posited that human populations, growing geometrically, would inevitably outstrip the arithmetically increasing food supply. This "scientific" framework, advocated by Malthus and embraced by the X Club, provided justification for the ruling class to manage this perceived imbalance through means like war, famine, and disease.
• The excerpt argues that the X Club's championing of Darwin's theory of Natural Selection stemmed more from political expediency than scientific conviction, as Darwin himself acknowledged Malthus's influence on his work. By extending Malthusian principles to the entirety of the natural world, the X Club blurred the distinction between humans and animals, advancing a view that served to legitimize the empire's control by equating human behavior with the "law of the jungle."

The excerpt goes on to discuss Henry C. Carey's critique of Malthus and Darwinism, and the emergence of alternative, anti-Darwinian approaches to evolution in the 19th century. Finally, the excerpt concludes by describing the establishment of think tanks like the Fabian Society and the Round Table Group to implement the empire's new strategy.

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William Gilpin believed that railways would soon connect all the continents, uniting the world's people and cultures. He envisioned a "Cosmopolitan Railway" that would begin in North America, extend across the Bering Strait, and continue through Russia and into Europe and Asia. Gilpin believed that this railway would be built with American principles and lead to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Gilpin outlined this vision in detail in his 1890 book, The Cosmopolitan Railway, in which he argued that the railway would foster global commerce and cultural exchange, ultimately creating a more harmonious and interconnected world. He believed that such an endeavor would be financially feasible, drawing parallels to how the Civil War debt had been repaid through public works.

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The sources explain how the Bering Strait connection represents an opportunity for cooperation between nations. Specifically, the connection of a transcontinental railroad through the Bering Strait has been seen as a way to promote economic growth and development, as envisioned by figures like William Gilpin, Czar Nicholas II, Henry Wallace, and Vladimir Putin. The sources also note how this vision has been repeatedly put on hold due to global conflicts such as World Wars and the Cold War.

Furthermore, the sources contrast two different versions of Manifest Destiny:

• One version, associated with figures like Lincoln, Carey, and Gilpin, sought to spread progress and civilization through cooperation and economic development.
• The other version, aligned with British imperial interests, aimed to suppress weaker nations and expand slavery.

The sources suggest that the Bering Strait connection aligns with the more positive vision of Manifest Destiny, promoting collaboration and shared prosperity among nations.

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The sources highlight how Russia, under Czar Alexander II, played a crucial role in preventing the breakup of the United States during the Civil War. In 1863, with the war at a critical juncture, Russia dispatched its navy to the east and west coasts of the US, where they remained for seven months. This show of force was strategically timed to deter Britain and France from intervening militarily on behalf of the Confederacy.

Czar Alexander II, in an 1879 interview, confirmed that he had threatened Britain and France with war if they recognized the Confederacy, stating that he acted out of love for Russia and the understanding that a fragmented America, with Britain in control of its industrial development, would pose a greater challenge to Russia.

The sources suggest that Russia saw in the US a kindred spirit in opposing the British system of empire. The Czar particularly admired the "Hamiltonian system of economics," which had transformed the US into an industrial powerhouse. He believed that this system, with its focus on manufacturing and internal improvements, was the only one capable of effectively challenging British imperial power.

The sources provide a number of examples illustrating the close ties between the US and Russia during this period, all centered around the "American System" of economics:

• Czar Nicholas I, Alexander II's predecessor, hired American engineer George Washington Whistler to oversee the construction of Russia's first large-scale railroad in 1842.
• Henry C. Carey, a leading proponent of Hamiltonian economics, had his works promoted in Russian universities in the 1860s.
• Sergei Witte, a prominent Russian reformer and admirer of the "American System," drew inspiration from American practices while reorganizing the Russian railway system.
• The successful completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1905, a project championed by Witte and involving American expertise and materials, served as a testament to the enduring influence of the "American System" on Russia's development.

The sources suggest that the shared opposition of Russia and the US to the British system of empire, combined with their mutual embrace of Hamiltonian economics, created a powerful bond between the two nations during the 19th century, a bond exemplified by Russia's crucial support for the Union during the American Civil War.

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The sources examine the reasoning behind Russia's decision to sell Alaska to the United States in 1867, highlighting the mutually beneficial aspects of the agreement for both nations.

• Russia, facing significant challenges and recognizing the potential for a strong alliance with America, saw the sale as a strategic move.
• The sources emphasize that influential figures in Russia, including Czar Alexander II and Ambassador Eduard de Stoeckl, understood the limitations imposed by British global dominance and saw America as a valuable partner in counterbalancing this influence.
• The sources point out that Russia was aware of America's growing power and its potential to eventually annex Alaska.
• The Crimean War had left Russia weakened, and the prospect of defending Alaska against potential British aggression presented an additional burden.

The sale of Alaska, therefore, served several strategic purposes for Russia:

• It removed a vulnerable territory from their control.
• It provided a financial boost.
• It fostered closer ties with the United States, a rising power capable of challenging British hegemony.

The sources highlight the shared vision of key figures in both Russia and the United States, who saw the transcontinental railroad as a means to connect the East and West and bring about greater economic and geopolitical integration.

• Notably, William Gilpin, a staunch advocate of the transcontinental railroad, believed that developing Alaska and connecting it to this network would bring prosperity to the region and strengthen America's position on the world stage.

The sources argue that the sale of Alaska should be seen not as a haphazard transaction, but rather as a carefully considered decision driven by a desire to strengthen ties with America and counter British influence on the global stage.

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The sources allege that Lincoln's assassination was part of a larger conspiracy orchestrated by a "trifold Deep State" opposed to his vision for America. This Deep State, according to the sources, consisted of three main factions:

• The Anglo-Canadian establishment: This group, descended from the "United Empire Loyalists" who fled the American Revolution, allegedly worked to undermine the United States from their bases in Canada. They were instrumental in creating the Rhodes Trust and were deeply embedded in British intelligence.
• The Eastern Establishment: These families, while remaining in the US, allegedly maintained loyalty to the British Empire and sought to advance its interests. They are accused of involving the US in the Opium trade with China and actively working to dissolve the Union.
• The Virginia Junto: This group of slave-owning aristocrats allied with the British Empire and are accused of playing a key role in the Confederacy. According to the sources, after the Civil War, figures like Albert Pike helped to restore their power.

The sources point to several lines of evidence to support their claim of a Deep State conspiracy in Lincoln's assassination:

• Booth's connections to Confederate agents in Canada: John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's assassin, spent time in Montreal in 1864, meeting with Confederate agents like Henry Starnes, Jacob Thompson, and George Sanders. The sources highlight that a bank draft signed by Starnes was found in Booth's possession after the assassination.
• Confederate Secret Service operations in Canada: The sources claim that the Confederate Secret Service was highly active in Canada during the Civil War, using it as a base for financial warfare, terrorism, and assassination plots against the Union. Montreal, in particular, served as a key hub for these activities.
• Financial warfare against Lincoln's Greenback: Confederate bankers, with alleged ties to figures like J.P. Morgan, launched a financial war against Lincoln's Greenback currency. They are accused of manipulating gold prices to devalue the Greenback and cripple Lincoln's ability to finance the war effort.
• British support for the Confederacy: The sources accuse Britain of providing significant support to the Confederacy, including building warships and providing safe haven to Confederate agents. They also point to the near outbreak of war between the US and Britain during the Trent Affair as evidence of British hostility.

The sources maintain that despite the execution of some of Booth's co-conspirators, the true masterminds behind Lincoln's assassination escaped justice. They argue that the escape of figures like Judah Benjamin and the mysterious payment of John Surrat's bail point to a larger cover-up.

The death of Lincoln, according to the sources, allowed the Deep State to sabotage his post-war plans for Reconstruction and economic independence. They argue that this same network continued to operate in the shadows, playing a role in the assassinations of President McKinley in 1901 and President Kennedy in 1963.

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Initially, Frederick Douglass agreed with abolitionists like William Lloyd Garrison who believed the U.S. Constitution was pro-slavery. However, Douglass later came to view the Constitution as "an anti-slavery instrument" that "demand[ed] the abolition of slavery as a condition of its own existence as the supreme law of the land". This shift in perspective stemmed from Douglass's own research and reflection on "the origin, design, nature, rights, powers, and duties of civil governments". He concluded that the Constitution, designed to "form a more perfect union, establish justice…and secure the blessings of liberty", could not logically support the perpetuation of slavery. This belief led him to start his own anti-slavery newspaper, "The North Star", and advocate for the preservation of the Union as crucial for the eventual abolition of slavery.

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