The Romans set January as the first month of the year. Originally, March had been the start of the new year. But the early Roman kings, before the republic, moved it to coincide with Janus, a two-faced god who looked backward with an old face and forward with a young face. Julius Caesar realigned Roman governance around January being the start of a new year of governance. The reality, however, is it is arbitrary, and we have all given great psychological importance to it. The pagans of Rome engaged in debauchery and resolutions for the new year—something modernity has embraced. The early Christians turned the first day of the year into a holy day to curb people’s pagan behaviors. Most of Western society has returned to revelry and resolutions instead of quiet reflection and worship on what is the eighth day of Christmas. The prior year’s anxieties have not gone away. Early on New Year’s Day, a terrorist in New Orleans unleashed carnage. A few hours later, another in Las Vegas blew up a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump Hotel. The former was a veteran and the latter was an active-duty soldier. The former, as of this writing, seems to have crumbled under the weight of his life, converted to Islam, and became radicalized. There is still much to be determined about the latter. Given his act, my guess is he was steeped in progressivism and broken by the 2024 election. For the past four years, the Biden administration has insisted that conservative white Christians in America are the biggest domestic terrorist threat, but we keep seeing left-wingers and Islamic radicals engaging in terrorism. From repeated attempts on Donald Trump’s life to the carnage in New Orleans, the only violence right-wing Christians have committed is at the ballot box against the Left. But that is enough to certify them as dangerous to much of the press and Democratic Party. On the Right, online, people continue to lose their minds just as badly as the Left. In the final days of December, fog set in around the country as it often does in the winter. Right-wing sleuths online began trading conspiracy theories that it might be something sinister. Elon Musk monetizing X (formerly Twitter) incentivized clickbait and sensationalism. The more someone gets circulated, the more money that person makes. So fog becomes sinister mind-control particles because that gets clicks. Fog does not. Likewise, people have insisted on connecting the two terrorists on New Year’s Day. We have been warned since the days of George W. Bush that “lone wolves” would be the biggest terrorist threat, white Christians notwithstanding that. Two seemed to operate on the same day, and many people, steeped now too deeply in online paranoia, have insisted lines must be connected and conclusions must be drawn. The media and government have not helped matters. The distrust in government and the press continues to contribute to our nation’s unraveling. The arrogance of the American media, inhibiting its ability to self-correct, is only dragging its reputation further down. On New Year’s Day, the rush of reports about the New Orleans attack caused conflicting information. The FBI made matters worse by first stating it was looking for others, then that the attacker was acting with others, then that there was no one else, and lastly that the attacker was a lone wolf. The rush to explain to an interested nation conflicted with the need to get it right. All the while, the conspiracists trotted out their own theories. We may be in a new year, but we have the same problems, and many of them continue to fester. The more online people are, particularly on BlueSky and X, the worse these issues will fester as people abuse trust and seed lies, all for revenue and clout. We could use an honest media, but the media are too broken. We could use a competent government, but that may be asking for too much. Instead, perhaps, we should all go touch some grass and reconnect with the world and people who are actually around us. COPYRIGHT 2025 CREATORS.COM We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post New Year, Same as the Old Year appeared first on The Daily Signal.

More information is coming to light about Matthew Livelsberger, the 37-year-old veteran and U.S. Army Green Beret who drove the Tesla Cybertruck which exploded on New Year's Day outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Inside Edition posted footage to their YouTube channel on Friday of Livelsberger competing...

If you bank at Wells Fargo or Citibank, you are going to want to read this. Even if you don’t bank at either of those major US banks, you are going to want to read this. I hope we don’t have to experience something like this in 2025, but I’ve learned one thing and that is that it’s not wise to bet against the big brains in Silicon Valley. Why do I mention that? Because I want to show you what Chamath Palihapitiya just said on the All-In Podcast. That’s recently become one of my favorite podcasts, it’s a group of Silicon Valley Tech Investors who have each made billions because they’re smart.  Really smart.  And maybe even more than that, they’re able to recognize trends and see things before they happen.  Then they position in advance and make money when what they expect might happens comes to pass. That’s my rough paraphrase. David Sachs is normally one of the four main guys on the podcast, but now that he’s been appointed President Trump’s new AI and Crypto Czar, he’s been less available. But that kind of tells you what kind of a group this is.  Very smart.  Very connected. Right now, I want to focus on Chamath. You may or may not immediately recognize him, but he first hit my radar when he was one of the first Silicon Valley guys to speak out in favor of Donald Trump.  That was earlier in 2024 when it was NOT popular to do so. He co-hosted a Silicon Valley fundraiser (with David Sachs) for President Trump and it sold out at $500k a ticket!  Wow! Trump Fundraiser in California is SOLD OUT — $500K A Ticket! So he hit my radar back then and I've been paying attention to him ever since. I'm going to tell you what this all has to do with a MAJOR US BANK COLLAPSE in just a moment, but first here is a brief bio for Chamath so you have a little more background on who we're talking about here: Chamath Palihapitiya is a Silicon Valley luminary whose career epitomizes the art of trendspotting in the tech and investment arenas. From his roots in Sri Lanka to becoming a pivotal player in the U.S. tech ecosystem, Chamath has consistently demonstrated an uncanny ability to predict market shifts and capitalize on them before they become mainstream. Visionary Beginnings at Tech Giants: At Facebook, Chamath was not just an executive; he was a visionary who foresaw the platform's potential to redefine social connectivity. His contributions to user growth and platform innovation were steps ahead of the curve, setting the stage for his future trend-predicting prowess. Pioneering Venture Capital with Social Capital: Launching Social Capital in 2011, Chamath quickly established it as a think-tank for spotting future tech leaders. His investments in Slack, Yammer, and Box before they became household names underscore his foresight. These choices were not just about backing technology but about anticipating how technology would evolve consumer behavior and business models. Master of Market Predictions: Chamath's most celebrated prediction might be his early endorsement of Bitcoin, when it was still underappreciated by the mainstream. He vocally supported cryptocurrencies long before they became investment staples, illustrating his knack for spotting and acting on emerging trends. His insights into tech, finance, and beyond have often led to lucrative outcomes, showcasing a method where he not only predicts the future but actively shapes it through strategic investments. The All-In Podcast Influence: As a co-host of the All-In Podcast, Chamath shares his market analyses with a broad audience, providing insights into his thought process for spotting trends. Discussions range from tech to macroeconomic trends, giving listeners a glimpse into how he anticipates market movements. His podcast has become a platform where his predictive abilities are not just revealed but also scrutinized and celebrated. Financial Acumen and Public Ventures: Chamath's strategic use of SPACs to bring companies like Virgin Galactic and Opendoor public demonstrates his ability to act before trends fully materialize. While outcomes vary, his involvement shows a pattern of spotting opportunities in nascent stages. His investment in the Golden State Warriors also reflects his trend-spotting when he saw potential in sports franchises as lucrative investment vehicles. Accolades and Industry Recognition: His net worth, often in the billions, is a testament to his successful trend predictions and subsequent investments. Chamath's ability to foresee market directions has earned him acclaim not just for wealth creation but for his innovative investment strategies. Philanthropy with Foresight: Even in philanthropy, Chamath applies his trendspotting abilities, focusing on areas like education and global health, where he sees the need for transformative change. His significant donations, such as to the University of Waterloo, reflect investments in future trends in education and technology. Ok, so now let's advance the story. On today's latest release of the All-In podcast, the investors were making predictions for what they thought will happen in 2025, and Chamath's caught my attention the most. Watch this short clip where he says his contrarian prediction is a banking crisis for one of the MAJOR US Banks: BREAKING: From the All-In Podcast @theallinpod, Chamath predicts a banking crisis in one of the major US banks in 2025! It's a contrarian prediction, but a massive impact if it happens.#WellsFargo#Citibank#GoldmanSachs#JPMorganChase Got Gold?Got Silver?Got Crypto? Full… pic.twitter.com/BZUZICY85J — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) January 4, 2025 Backup video player here if needed: BREAKING: From the All-In Podcast @theallinpod, Chamath predicts a banking crisis in one of the major US banks in 2025! It's a contrarian prediction, but a massive impact if it happens.#WellsFargo#Citibank#GoldmanSachs#JPMorganChase Got Gold? Got Silver? Got Crypto? Full… pic.twitter.com/BZUZICY85J — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) January 4, 2025 Then the tech bros did what only tech bros can do.... Live on the air, they took the most advanced AI they have access to and they asked it to analysis all major US banks and tell them which ones are at risk of having a major banking crisis in 2025. The AI worked silently in the background for 10 minutes, analyzing hundreds of websites, hundreds of financial reports, crunching all numbers and then spitting out the answer: Wells Fargo and Citibank. NOTE: it did not say none, or that all banks were fine. It specifically said Wells Fargo and Citibank look like they're in trouble. But don't take my word for it, watch for yourself: AI reveals the top 2 US Banks most likely to fail.... The latest AI predictive model was asked to determine which US banks are most likely to fail in 2025 and it took 10 minutes and analyzed 100 websites and dozens of financial statements. After full analysis, it ranked… pic.twitter.com/iWn3D7f9Ui — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) January 4, 2025 Backup video player here if needed: AI reveals the top 2 US Banks most likely to fail.... The latest AI predictive model was asked to determine which US banks are most likely to fail in 2025 and it took 10 minutes and analyzed 100 websites and dozens of financial statements. After full analysis, it ranked… pic.twitter.com/iWn3D7f9Ui — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) January 4, 2025 So there you have it folks! I've been warning you about this for about a year now, and I believe it's more of a risk now than ever before. You might ask why, with Trump soon to take office again.  Won't things be smooth sailing for the next four years? I'm not so sure. Of course I have complete confidence in President Trump, but I believe the Deep State is worse than a rabid dog backed into a corner right now....they will do anything to survive, and I expect that will include trying to crash the economy. I believe President Trump will see us through it, but will the weakest links crash and burn? I think so. Why do I tell you this? Just to be negative and report doom and gloom? NO! I can't give you personalized financial advice, but I do think some general things might be smart right now. One, holding dollars in a bank account right now especially if it's a Wells Fargo or Citibank account may not be the smartest. Two, holding dollars at all may not be the smartest. I think we're in for tough times, and historically speaking (as in, basically since the creation of the universe) God's money which is Gold and Silver has traditionally been a very good store of value and hedge against market crashes. There's a reason they call it God's money! I know what you might be thinking....I'm broke, I can't afford to buy Gold or Silver right now....what can you do to stay safe? That's where I might just be able to surprise you. There's a good chance I can help you get gold with NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET! Yes, really. Keep reading below... The question of "what can I do?" it's really quite simple: you need to get some Gold or Silver in your own possession. It's called "physical" gold and silver. Not paper traded garbage on the stock exchanges that isn't backed by anything. Don't touch that stuff. And because I get asked so much how to buy it and what the best places are, I thought I would publish this and just get it out there for all to have.... I have a special hook-up for you and it involves PHYSICAL gold and silver. Because if you do NOTHING else, make sure you own "physical" gold and silver, not paper contracts. The paper contracts (like stock ticker SLV and GLD) could very well go POOF one day and disappear or go to zero, because they're not actually backed by the gold and silver they claim to represent. It's a massive game of musical chairs out there and when the music stops (and I think it will stop soon...) people who only own paper might find themselves owning something not worth the paper it's literally written on. And I know you'll never forget it if I give you this GIF so....Let's Get Physical: Now...WHERE do you get physical gold and silver and how do you know it's real and safe? And that you're getting the best price? Oh, and how about personal one-on-one real customer service? You know, like you were some Big Wig millionaire at Goldman Sachs who could just call their personal banker and get help? That's what I'm about to tell you.   I want to tell you about a company I'm very proud to work with called Genesis Gold. They specialize in helping people purchase real physical gold or silver in their IRAs (Investment Retirement Accounts). You know what the beauty of that is? Two huge benefits actually... First is TAX FREE baby! I'm not a tax advisor, but that's a general oversimplification. Never pay more taxes than you are legally required to pay. And that's why I love getting gold and silver in my IRA (and why I hold a large chunk in an IRA myself!). Second is if you simply shift money out of stocks (like Peter Schiff recommends) and into Gold, it won't cost you anything!  No money out of pocket!   BOOM! You might actually be sitting on a big pile of money exposed to the stock market and not even realize it. There's so much to love about Genesis Gold, starting with the fact they are proudly and un-ashamedly Christina! They call it "Faith-Driven Stewardship" and they put it right on the homepage of their website along with a quote from Ezekiel: Wealth Preservation With Gold & Silver – The Genesis Gold IRA By your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered Gold and Silver into your treasuries – EZEKIEL 28:4 Genesis Gold Group believes the Bible gives clues on how man-made currencies (paper money) represent instability, and a lack of virtue and encourages living wastefully in excess. Conflicts have beleaguered us since the dawn of civilization, and they can all be encapsulated into one battle. The battle is between currency, man-made paper, and gold and silver — the two precious metals found in our Earth’s crust, sent to us by our Lord to use as money. Man-made currency always leads nations down the path to increased war, greed, and ultimate collapse. History has shown that abandoning gold and silver has always been a bad idea. Gold and Silver enforce discipline, nurture self-constraint, self-reliance, and balance, and lead to confidence, a restrained government, and a more stable foreign policy. Genesis Gold Group believes in empowering faith-driven stewardship with Gold & Silver are an integral part of a balanced portfolio. Protecting your finances with precious metals has never been more crucial during these trying times. With a combined 50-plus years in the precious metals industry, let your Genesis gold and silver experts guide you through the simplicity of asset protection and growth with our Genesis Gold IRA. Sincerely, Genesis Gold Group Empowering Faith-Driven Stewardship Oh....and they're VERY good at what they do. You also get physical gold and silver with Genesis, believe it or not!  The gold and silver is purchased for you (in whatever combination of coins and bars you prefer, a picture taken and sent to you, and then stored safely in a vault for you! I love what these guys are doing. Here's more on why gold and silver in your IRA are so powerful: You can contact Genesis Gold here. They are also very backed up with record demand, so you may have to wait a bit, but someone WILL get in touch with you for personal customer service and assistance! Tell 'em Noah sent ya! Oh, and did you know Genesis is recommended by SUPERMAN himself? It's true. Superman himself, Clark Kent -- Dean Cain -- came on my show a few weeks ago and we broke it all down: Watch here: Stay safe! Make sure you can weather the storm when it hits! Because the storm always hits eventually, doesn't it? As for me and my house, we will be ready.

The police have reported that Matthew Livelsberger had shot himself before the Cybertruck exploded. People were dubious about this information. Now there’s been a video that leaked that looks to show a head in the truck moving right as the explosion occurs. It’s been pointed out that if he shot himself with a .50-caliber Desert Eagle, then he wouldn’t have a head anymore. So, something isn’t adding up. HOLY SH*T… Matthew Livelsberger (if it’s really him) was DEFINITELY alive when the Telsa Truck exploded. He didn’t shoot himself in the head before the explosion… Look at the head moving! pic.twitter.com/AXf1JY9pBD — Evan Kilgore (@EvanAKilgore) January 4, 2025 JUST IN: New video has just been released of the Cybertruck being detonated at Trump Las Vegas This is a MUCH better view of the driver It’s pretty obvious where the detonation originates, and if you look closely, you can see the driver’s head turn pic.twitter.com/BLpWIrSQf9 — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 5, 2025 New York Post reports: Matthew Livelsberger, 37, was found inside the vehicle with a “self-inflicted gunshot wound” to the head, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill told reporters. McMahill added that a high-powered .50-caliber Desert Eagle handgun was found at Livelsberger’s. A .50 desert eagle would not leave his head. So when the blast goes, you can see he still has one. A head. — Reality Saloon (@RealitySaloon) January 4, 2025 Where’s the video of him arriving? Why are the FEDS showing us every video on Matthew Livelsberger except the one that matters the most? Why won’t they release the video of him driving the cybertruck up to the Trump tower, waiting in the Valet parking area, the explosion, and then after? pic.twitter.com/JqHaQRhK9b — ✧ ??????? ✧︎ (@shannonazusa) January 4, 2025 Was Matt Livelsberger silenced because of what he knew? That is being questioned now since the verification he gave leaves some questions. Why do I have a feeling my statement yesterday about Matthew Livelsberger being the fall guy and not suicidaI is about to come very true and instead this is a cover up related to something he was about to expose? NOTHING is adding up or making any sense. Matt was a fall guy. — Liberacrat (@Liberacrat) January 3, 2025 Too many secrets. Here’s Ian Carroll’s insightful take on the situation. (He’s one of the top researchers on X. He really knows his stuff) The Trump cybertruck bombing is turning out to be a craaaazy psyop. So many layers to this thing. What did I miss? pic.twitter.com/5EiJNH9F3a — Ian Carroll (@IanCarrollShow) January 4, 2025 Remember, they still haven’t cracked this kid’s phone. Yet they are falling over themselves to tell you all about the Vegas cybertruck bomber and giving a random influencer an all access pass to the home of the New Orleans attacker… Weird… pic.twitter.com/4quSeTObsW — Ian Carroll (@IanCarrollShow) January 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has announced a few more staff picks. There’s Stanley Woodward, who will serve as Assistant to the President and Senior Counselor in his administration. Woodward was previously reported to have faced pressure from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office during its investigations into Trump. Next is Robert Gabriel, Jr. as Assistant to the President for Policy. Nicholas F. Luna as Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Implementation. And William “Beau” Harrison as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. Harrison is a trusted aide to Trump and his family. His wife, Hayley Harrison, will be Melania’s Chief of Staff. Trump announces Stanley Woodward will join him as Assistant to the President and Senior Counselor. Woodward was the individual that Jack Smith’s office reportedly threatened as part of its maniacal anti-Trump efforts. Woodward also represented many victims of Democrat lawfare. pic.twitter.com/8AMVf8j8Yf — Mollie (@MZHemingway) January 5, 2025 Trump appoints lawyer Stanley Woodward to White House role.Attorney who has defended several of the incoming president’s top aides and associates as well as people charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack, to join his WH legal team. pic.twitter.com/Le5t8wFg7O — Blanche Victoria (@tammytabby) January 5, 2025 Fox News reports: President-elect Trump announced his latest staff picks on Saturday night, naming four additional people to serve in the White House in administrative and advisory capacities. Trump, who takes office in less than three weeks, began by naming Stanley E. Woodward, Jr., to serve as an assistant to the president and a senior counselor. “Previously, he worked at a multinational law firm where his experience included the representation of multiple international corporations in defense of alleged violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as well as serving as coordinating counsel to companies involved in nationwide federal litigation,” the statement read. Next, Trump said that Robert Gabriel, Jr., will work as an assistant to the president for policy. Nicholas F. Luna is slated to serve as assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for strategic implementation, the president-elect said. Finally, Trump said that William “Beau” Harrison will serve as an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for operations. The statement called him a “trusted aide to the President and First Family.” President Donald J. Trump announces the following additions to the Office of the White House Chief of Staff: pic.twitter.com/oKrBdA4S9v — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 5, 2025 Melania Trump named longtime loyal aide Hayley Harrison as her East Wing chief of staff. Harrison is married to William ‘Beau’ Harrison, who served in first Trump WH. The couple left the WH with the Trumps to work for them at MALhttps://t.co/jsnWGkBRk6 — Emily Goodin (@Emilylgoodin) November 22, 2024  

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The Romans set January as the first month of the year. Originally, March had been the start of the new year. But the early Roman kings, before the republic, moved it to coincide with Janus, a two-faced god who looked backward with an old face and forward with a young face. Julius Caesar realigned Roman governance around January being the start of a new year of governance. The reality, however, is it is arbitrary, and we have all given great psychological importance to it. The pagans of Rome engaged in debauchery and resolutions for the new year—something modernity has embraced. The early Christians turned the first day of the year into a holy day to curb people’s pagan behaviors. Most of Western society has returned to revelry and resolutions instead of quiet reflection and worship on what is the eighth day of Christmas. The prior year’s anxieties have not gone away. Early on New Year’s Day, a terrorist in New Orleans unleashed carnage. A few hours later, another in Las Vegas blew up a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump Hotel. The former was a veteran and the latter was an active-duty soldier. The former, as of this writing, seems to have crumbled under the weight of his life, converted to Islam, and became radicalized. There is still much to be determined about the latter. Given his act, my guess is he was steeped in progressivism and broken by the 2024 election. For the past four years, the Biden administration has insisted that conservative white Christians in America are the biggest domestic terrorist threat, but we keep seeing left-wingers and Islamic radicals engaging in terrorism. From repeated attempts on Donald Trump’s life to the carnage in New Orleans, the only violence right-wing Christians have committed is at the ballot box against the Left. But that is enough to certify them as dangerous to much of the press and Democratic Party. On the Right, online, people continue to lose their minds just as badly as the Left. In the final days of December, fog set in around the country as it often does in the winter. Right-wing sleuths online began trading conspiracy theories that it might be something sinister. Elon Musk monetizing X (formerly Twitter) incentivized clickbait and sensationalism. The more someone gets circulated, the more money that person makes. So fog becomes sinister mind-control particles because that gets clicks. Fog does not. Likewise, people have insisted on connecting the two terrorists on New Year’s Day. We have been warned since the days of George W. Bush that “lone wolves” would be the biggest terrorist threat, white Christians notwithstanding that. Two seemed to operate on the same day, and many people, steeped now too deeply in online paranoia, have insisted lines must be connected and conclusions must be drawn. The media and government have not helped matters. The distrust in government and the press continues to contribute to our nation’s unraveling. The arrogance of the American media, inhibiting its ability to self-correct, is only dragging its reputation further down. On New Year’s Day, the rush of reports about the New Orleans attack caused conflicting information. The FBI made matters worse by first stating it was looking for others, then that the attacker was acting with others, then that there was no one else, and lastly that the attacker was a lone wolf. The rush to explain to an interested nation conflicted with the need to get it right. All the while, the conspiracists trotted out their own theories. We may be in a new year, but we have the same problems, and many of them continue to fester. The more online people are, particularly on BlueSky and X, the worse these issues will fester as people abuse trust and seed lies, all for revenue and clout. We could use an honest media, but the media are too broken. We could use a competent government, but that may be asking for too much. Instead, perhaps, we should all go touch some grass and reconnect with the world and people who are actually around us. COPYRIGHT 2025 CREATORS.COM We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post New Year, Same as the Old Year appeared first on The Daily Signal.