News Commentary from Europe

President Biden's White House is debating issuing preemptive pardons to current and former officials potentially targeted by President-elect Trump. This internal discussion, fueled by Trump's appointment of Kash Patel as FBI director and his history of criticizing political opponents, is causing significant anxiety among Democrats. The potential pardons could cover individuals involved in the Janu...

This episode features Aaron Russo investigating the legality of the US income tax system.  Russo interviews various experts and ordinary citizens , revealing widespread skepticism about the tax's legal basis and raising concerns about government overreach.  The film highlights numerous court cases and legal opinions suggesting the income tax may be unconstitutional , along with allegations of IRS...

AFTER ACTION REVIEW OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward Final Report of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Committee on Oversight and Accountability U.S. House of Representatives - December 4, 2024 This report investigates the U.S. government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on  controversial policies  such as mask and lockdown mandates, a...

Michael Collins Piper's   The Golem  argues that Israel's nuclear weapons program, symbolized by the legendary Golem, poses a significant threat to global stability.  Piper contends  that this program, fueled by a specific interpretation of Jewish religious teachings and aided by a pro-Israel lobby in the US, has dangerously influenced American foreign policy. He also  explores  the alleged Israel...

This episode is about the Sherman H. Skolnick's book,  Overthrow of the American Republic , which alleges a long-running conspiracy by the American aristocracy to undermine the U.S. government. Skolnick details accusations of election fraud, political assassinations (including JFK), and numerous instances of high-level corruption involving multiple presidents and other government officials. The bo...

This episode is about an Italian article, "Israele Nucleare: Anatomia di un Gioco delle Tre Carte," and explores the history of Israel's clandestine nuclear weapons program. The author, Tomaso Vialardi di Sandigliano, details the program's development, highlighting covert collaborations with France and the United States, and the involvement of various intelligence agencies, including the CIA and M...

Michael Collins Piper's   Final Judgment  presents a controversial theory about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, arguing that  Israel's Mossad , alongside the CIA and organized crime, played a key role. The book details the escalating conflict between JFK and Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion over Israel's nuclear program, suggesting this fueled the assassination. Multiple editions of t...

Timeline of Events Early Events (Pre-Source Focus) 1948: Israel is established. President Truman recognizes the new state, receiving significant Jewish support in his subsequent election. 1954: Fred Waller, a State Department official, is punished for leaking classified information to Israel. This marks the only known instance of a US government employee facing repercussions for such actions. 1967...

A social media post on X, by the account EquaCoin, proposes that bringing Russia into the European Union could severely destabilize the country. The post uses Greece's experience with EU membership as a case study, arguing that the resulting austerity measures, structural reforms, and pressure for democratization could lead to economic collapse, political instability, and widespread social unrest...

This research paper uses bibliometric analysis to examine the academic literature on the Statement of Cash Flow (SCF). The authors investigate which database (Scopus or Web of Science) is best suited for this type of analysis, ultimately finding Scopus superior. Their analysis reveals five distinct stages in the evolution of SCF research, driven by factors such as accounting regulations and econom...

Rethinking Bank Accounting and its Impact on the State Budget This document proposes a radical accounting change: banks would record newly created money as a liability to the state treasury. This would reflect the state's monetary sovereignty, significantly increasing state assets and providing greater transparency. The author details the necessary accounting modifications for both banks and the s...

This research paper investigates the informativeness of U.S. bank statements of cash flows (SCFs), a topic long debated by banks, users of financial statements, and accounting standard setters. The study empirically examines the incremental value relevance of SCFs beyond income statements and balance sheets, comparing bank SCFs to those of industrial firms. It also assesses the distress-predictive...

This 2009 Georgia Tech Financial Analysis Lab report  analyzes cash flow reporting practices  of fifteen major U.S. commercial banks. The authors  argue that standard operating cash flow figures are not informative  for banks due to inconsistencies in classifying transactions and the impact of acquisitions. They propose  adjustments to improve comparability , revealing significant variations in ad...

This episode is about a blog, maintained by the Synthetic Entities Rights Syndicate (SDES NGO), that features several posts.  One post discusses an executive order mandating the issuance of new U.S. currency , emphasizing Congressional authority and Treasury Department oversight.  Another post advocates for Italy's withdrawal from the United Nations , citing constitutional violations. Finally,  SD...

Pieces of eight: The Monetary Powers and Disabilities of the US Constitution This episode is about the Edwin Vieira Jr.'s 1982 study for the United States Gold Commission that examines the history of American monetary policy through a constitutional law lens.  Vieira argues  that the Constitution explicitly limits the government's power to coin money and regulate its value,  prohibiting  the issua...

This episode is about a 1974 interview transcript featuring historian Carroll Quigley discussing his views on historical methodology, his personal background, and the publication and subsequent unauthorized reproduction of his book,  Tragedy and Hope . Quigley contrasts "reductionist" and "holist" approaches to history, emphasizing his own holistic perspective. He details his experiences writing t...

This episode is about a book, "Lando Buzzanca, amore mio," a biography of Italian actor Lando Buzzanca written by his partner, Francesca della Valle. It details their relationship, focusing on the legal battles they faced after Buzzanca was placed under a guardianship against his will. The book also explores Buzzanca's extensive career in film and theatre, highlighting his significant contribution...

This episode is avout an article from  Cronaca Numismatica  details the history of the Banco di Napoli, tracing its origins from 16th-century charitable lending institutions ("Monti di Pietà") to its role as a major Italian bank. The article focuses on the "fedi di credito," early credit notes issued by the bank, explaining their function as a form of currency and their evolution alongside the ban...

Marco Saba  submitted a formal complaint to the Italian Court of Auditors , alleging that Italian banks are concealing trillions of euros in profits from money creation. He claims this practice, termed "seigniorage," is illegal and harms the state.  Saba  supports his claims with numerous academic studies and cites previous unsuccessful attempts to bring this issue to legal attention. His complain...

This is a biography of Rosalie Bertell, a scientist and eco-feminist, focusing on her life's work exposing the health hazards of radiation and nuclear technology.  The text details Bertell's career , from her early mathematical and scientific achievements to her activism against nuclear power and weapons.  It highlights her research  on the effects of low-level radiation, her involvement in numero...

This excerpt from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "The Real Anthony Fauci"  argues against Dr. Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his past actions regarding AIDS . The book  alleges conflicts of interest and financial incentives influencing public health decisions , including the suppression of alternative treatments like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin. It further  criticizes the safety and...

Alfred Russel Wallace's 1889 book ,  Vaccination Proved Useless & Dangerous , challenges the efficacy and safety of vaccination.  Wallace presents statistical data  from the Registrar-General's reports, arguing that smallpox mortality hasn't significantly decreased despite widespread vaccination. He further contends that vaccination hasn't mitigated smallpox severity and may have even increase...

This article from the Fronte di Liberazione Nazionale (FLN) party website argues that Italy's economic policies are unduly influenced by private banks. The authors claim that the central bank, Banca d'Italia, controls the State Treasury and monetary creation, undermining democratic control and benefiting private interests. This concentration of power, they contend, allows banks to create money wit...

The episode argues that the current US monetary system, where private banks create most money, undermines democracy.  Private control over money creation , the author contends, allows unelected entities to influence economic policy, bypassing Congressional oversight and the will of the people. This situation, the text asserts,  violates the Founding Fathers' intentions  as expressed in the Constit...

A CBS News article details an Associated Press investigation into Metabiota's response to the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak. The investigation alleges that Metabiota, a U.S. company specializing in epidemic tracking, made significant errors in its work in Sierra Leone, including misdiagnoses and inaccurate predictions of the outbreak's trajectory. These errors, stemming from internal conflicts...