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[ad_1] The line between civilian society and war is disappearing completely. That is the real story behind Russia now authorizing its central bank and Sberbank to operate anti-drone systems and arm personnel to defend financial infrastructure. A country’s banking system is no longer simply processing transactions or moving money. It is now becoming part of the battlefield itself. Russia passed a new law allowing the central bank, Sberbank, and the Russian Cash Collection Association to deploy their own drone defense systems after repeated Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. Staff at these institutions can now reportedly be armed as well. This is…

[ad_1]  Download Audio. Scott interviews Ben Freeman of the Quincy Institute about Section 224 of the 2027 NDAA, which, if passed, would essentially integrate the entire US military industrial complex with Israel. Scott and Freeman dig into the consequences of such a change and how you can get involved in the ongoing effort to stop it. Discussed on the show: The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spending Drives America into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home by William D Hartung and Ben Freeman “Congress quietly moves to integrate US and Israeli militaries” (Responsible Statecraft) thinktankfundingtracker.org Ben…

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[ad_1] The US Navy is lost at sea and in the thrall of exquisite platform that be the maritime tombs of tens of thousands of sailors in the coming wars of the 21st century. The acquisition system is broken beyond repair, burn it down. The aircraft carrier has been a signature component of US naval power and prestige for more than a century. The utility has continued to diminish since the end of WWII. The tremendous disadvantage of putting so much manpower and treasure into these single use leviathan systems in the modern world of distributed missile and PGM systems,…

[ad_1] Editor’s note: This is a developing story. The U.S. and Iran reached a peace agreement that will take effect on Friday, the two sides said Sunday. The prime minister of Pakistan, which has mediated talks, also confirmed a “Peace Deal” has been reached. The deal is expected to stabilize the ceasefire and kick off 60 days of further negotiations on thorny issues including Iran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump announced the diplomatic breakthrough in the early evening. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote on social media. “I hereby fully authorize the toll…

[ad_1] Illustration: Walter Arce/Natanael Alfredo Nemanita Ginting/Dreamstime Today, the US and Iran announced an agreement to end the war between them. The agreement may also lead to a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and its allies, such as Hezbollah. To put it mildly, this is not the “unconditional surrender” Trump promised us, and that defenders of the legality and wisdom of the war, such as co-blogger Steve Calabresi, expected. Hopes that the war would result in regime change – an objective endorsed by Trump early in the conflict – have evaporated. Indeed, it looks like we haven’t gained much of…

[ad_1]  Download Audio. Joe Kent returns to the show to discuss the latest developments with the Iran war. Kent explains why he is pessimistic that a lasting deal can be achieved in the near future. He and Scott also talk about Israel’s spying on the US government, Tulsi Gabbard, the Charlie Kirk assassination, the new regime in Syria and more. Discussed on the show: “U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks” (New York Times) The Trump Assassination Plots: What the Investigations Missed and Why it Matters by Ken Silva Joe Kent is a retired Army…

[ad_1] For the record. SpaceX, Hayek, and the Progressive War on Wealth CreationThe progressive left clings to the fantasy that wealth is manufactured by the state and its pet technocrats rather than by entrepreneurs who risk their own capital to create real value. In their https://t.co/9jTBb9vQzJRead Full Article ⟶ [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Bitcoin’s digital nature is the source of most of its advantages. Since it is programmable, it unlocks self-custody practices that can make theft and confiscation very difficult. Since it is digital, it can move at the speed of light, allowing movement of value and settlement across the globe in minutes.  Nevertheless, Bitcoin has at times been criticized for being hard to grasp, literally. Bitcoin, in its natural state, can not be touched, can not be physically held; it can only be imagined and understood. To many people, that’s a significant barrier and one that has inspired quite a few…

[ad_1]  Download Audio. Scott interviews libertarian activist Eric Fowler about the so-called Flock cameras being put up in cities to illegally surveil Americans. Fowler explains what the cameras are, how they work, what laws they violate and how libertarians in Arizona are fighting back. Discussed on the show: Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology by Neil Postman whattheflock.us Eric Fowler is Chair of the Maricopa County Libertarian Party in Arizona and a Senior Software Developer specializing in big data analysis.  Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at…