by Joe Hoft, The Gateway Pundit: Kamala’s Las Vegas event is half-empty – the entire event is weird. This morning there was hardly anyone in line for Kamala’s event in Las Vegas today. Over the day some people did show up. You would likely not see these people at Trump rallies. That is for sure. […]

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by Martin Armstrong, Armstrong Economics: Is anything real anymore? This photo appears to be Photoshopped, for when you look at the reflection on the underbelly of the plane and on the engine, you do not see the crowd. The polls will be rigged just as they were in 2016 and in London for BREXIT. The […]

by Eric Zuesse, The Duran: One way is by means of coups that are either initiated by the U.S. Government such as happened in Ukraine in February 2014, or else are initiated by the local aristocracy (which American propaganda refers to instead as “oligarchs” so as to be able to hold America’s oligarchs as being superior […]

  Washington DC has over 160 monuments and memorials, so deciding which ones to see can be a little overwhelming! Among all the famous memorials and many not-so-famous ones, here are some favorites based on the historical stories they tell and their artistic merit. What a country chooses to memorialize says a lot about it. These memorials will take you on an adventure through American history and culture.   1. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Memorial Day, Vietnam Memorial, Washington, D.C. by: Carol M. Highsmith, 2006. Source: The Library of Congress   Many things make the Vietnam Veterans Memorial worth a visit. The most compelling aspect is how Maya Lin’s design upended how memorials are designed worldwide. Before the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, memorials focused on the grandeur of a person or military victory. Lin’s design, though, turned that convention on its head and created a memorial that centers on the Americans who lost everything in the Vietnam Conflict.   You won’t see the memorial at first if you approach the memorial from the street. The black granite wall is tucked into the earth. When you walk along the pathway, rather than a grand statue like you will see elsewhere in DC, you will see the 58,318 names of the people who died in combat or are missing in action during the Vietnam Conflict.   Because this commemorates a relatively recent conflict, it is not unusual to see family members paying their respects by leaving meaningful objects with the names of their loved ones on the wall.   2. Vietnam Women’s Memorial The Vietnam Women’s Memorial, the first memorial placed in the nation’s capital honoring women’s military service, is on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC by: Carol M. Highsmith, between 1993-2006. Source: The Library of Congress   Eight of the well over 58,000 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial were women. Women served in various roles, such as nurses, doctors, and air traffic controllers. At the time, women were not permitted on the front lines, but in a war that often lacked a concrete “front line,” they were in harm’s way as they fulfilled their duties.   Glenna Goodacre’s design includes four figures among the sandbags ubiquitous in photographs of the conflict. Three women, unofficially named Faith, Hope, and Charity, try to save a soldier’s life. Charity provides lifesaving care to the wounded soldier. Hope looks to the sky, searching for an expected med-i-vac helicopter, and Faith kneels, staring at an empty helmet, overwhelmed by the enormity of the task at hand.   It is typical to see flowers picked from nearby blooming trees placed in the soldier’s hand. These are often gifts left by school children moved by the memorial and searching for a way to connect to the overwhelmed and injured figures through time and space.   3. Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial Statue by Daniel Chester French, Washington, D.C. by Carol Highsmith. 2006 Source: The Library of Congress   For anyone familiar with American history, it can be easy to get caught up in the minutia of significant historical events like Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and the impact of the American Civil War. The Lincoln Memorial forces the viewer to step back in astonishment at how far the United States has come.   While the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and the preservation of the Union of the American States are awe-inspiring in themselves, what really makes this memorial worth seeing is the symbol it has become since then.   The ending of legal slavery in the United States did not, in and of itself, create the equal society promised by America’s Founding Fathers. The activism of the Civil Rights era by leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and the continued work being done today is also a part of the story of the Lincoln Memorial.   The Lincoln Memorial was the site of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream Speech,” Marion Anderson’s groundbreaking performance, as well as more modern activism.   4. Korean War Veterans Memorial Korean War Memorial, Washington, D.C. by Carol Highsmith 2006. Source: The Library of Congress   Cooper-Lecky Architects had the difficult job of including many disparate structures created by separate artists while making the memorial feel meaningful and cohesive. The most striking part of this memorial is the 19 larger-than-life stainless steel statues sculpted by Frank Gaylord. These 7-foot-tall statues depict service members from across the military branches and races in the United States. What sets this apart from other similar pieces of art, though, is that no matter where you stand, at least one of the statues seems to be looking at you, reminding you to remember what happened on the Korean peninsula in the early 1950s.   The memorial includes a wall with pictures from the war sandblasted in, a space for reflection, and a remembrance of all the countries that participated in the Joint UN action on the peninsula.   5. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial FDR Memorial, Washington, D.C. by Carol Highsmith, between 1980 and 2006. Source: The Library of Congress   When nearing the end of his life, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the longest-serving US president who had led the country through the monumental changes of the Great Depression and WWII, was asked what he wanted his memorial to look like. He insisted that if a memorial was to be built to honor him, it should be in front of the National Archives and no larger than his desk.   It is appropriate, then, that his memorial does far more than celebrate him. Through the four rooms, each representing a term in office, his memorial celebrates the American people who survived the Great Depression, the horror of war, his struggle with disability, the leadership of his wife, Eleanor, and, just for fun, his dog Fala.   The sheer breadth of this memorial makes room for twenty-two quotations and heart-wrenching depictions of suffering and hope. Give yourself some time to truly explore this one and allow it to place you in that monumental moment that was FDR’s presidency.   6. MLK Memorial The Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, one of the newest large-scale monuments in Washington D.C. by Carol M. Highsmith 2011. Source: The Library of Congress   This relatively new memorial to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. acts as an anchor between the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall and the Jefferson Memorial on the far side of the tidal basin. Its location ties together the story of Jefferson, who declared that “All men are created equal,” Lincoln, who signed the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery, and Dr. King, who worked to end segregation in the American South. The memorial is based on a quote from Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream Speech,” in which he said, “With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.”   The memorial depicts a mountain with a relief of Dr. King emerging from it. Along a wall behind Dr. King are quotes from his various speeches outlining the philosophy and goals for his work.   Dr. King is a relief, rather than a statue, to encourage viewers to recognize that his work remains unfinished.   7. Albert Einstein Memorial The Albert Einstein Memorial is situated in an elm and holly grove in the southwest corner of the National Academy of Sciences grounds in Washington, D.C. by: Carol M. Highsmith 1980-2006. Source: The Library of Congress   With so many memorials in DC focused on serious topics like war and civil rights, it is nice to have one celebrating science.   The Albert Einstein Memorial is a great place to let off steam, especially if you have children along for the ride. Guests are permitted (even encouraged) to climb on Einstein and share pictures of their antics. The memorial is across the street from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Academy of Sciences grounds.   This larger-than-life Einstein sits on a bench containing several quotes from him and a paper in his hand with mathematical equations written on it. On the ground in front of him is a star map accurately depicting the positions of the stars, planets, and other notable interstellar objects on the day of the memorial’s dedication.   8. Slave Labor Commemorative Marker US Capitol – Slave Labor Commemorative Marker by: Architect of the Capitol 2012. Source: Architect of the Capitol   This small, unassuming memorial sits tucked away in a corner of the Capitol Visitor Center, overshadowed by larger and more dramatic memorials. It is all the more powerful for its simplicity.   Before it was designated as the Capital of the United States, Washington DC didn’t exist. Years of backbreaking work went into building the famous government buildings we know today, and since this was Virginia and Maryland in the late 18th century, much of that work was done by enslaved people.   When the modern visitor center was under construction, this sandstone block was removed, revealing the marks from the building’s construction. The block was turned around and displayed to honor the enslaved people who built the capital city.   9. 9/11 Memorial The Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, VA, is photographed during a tour of sites in the National Capital Region by members of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) by: Lance Cpl. Tia Dufour 2011. Source: defenseimagery.mil   Viewing this memorial requires a walk across the grounds of the Pentagon, the United States Armed Services home, but it is well worth the discomfort. Once you walk from the metro or walk through the tunnel from the Pentagon City Mall, you arrive at a sea of benches, each one representing a life lost on September 11, 2001. On that fateful day, Flight 77, departing from Dulles Airport just outside DC, was hijacked and crashed into the Pentagon building, killing everyone on board and many people inside the building itself. Thankfully, that wing was recently renovated, so most people had not moved back into their offices yet.   The benches are placed in order of each victim’s date of birth, and depending on how the bench is situated, it shows whether the victim was on the plane or in the Pentagon. Each bench also includes a reflecting pool that is lit at night.   Please note that while photographs of the memorial are encouraged, any pictures of the Pentagon building are not and will be removed from your camera by nearby guards.

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Depending on which economist you ask, we are either in a recession or are about to be in one. The definition of “recession” has been adjusted so many times over the past couple of years that it has become a punchline, albeit one that’s not very funny for average Americans. “Market turbulence always prompts people to seek the financial safe haven of physical precious metals, but this latest round of recession fears has been more pronounced than I’ve seen in years,” said Jonathan Rose, CEO of Genesis Gold Group. “They’re feeling the economic tremors and they’re wondering if the ‘big one’ is about to hit.” Americans at or near retirement-age are watching their IRAs, 401(k) plans, and other retirement accounts getting decimated. What makes it doubly concerning is that rampant inflation is hitting them hard at the same time. Genesis, a faith-driven Gold IRA company, helps Americans navigate the waters to rollover or transfer their current or past retirement accounts into one that is backed by physical precious metals. They make it possible for people to defer taxes and seamlessly move their life’s savings into the financial “higher ground” of gold and silver. “Gold prices have gone up over 50% in the last two years alone and many are predicting it will spike in the coming years,” Rose continued. “But it’s silver that really has our interests piqued with some experts projecting even faster gains than gold.” On top of recession and inflation, there are many who are concerned about the coming presidential election. It’s not just about whose policies will be guiding the economy in the years to come. It’s about the expected turmoil that could come regardless of who wins. Genesis Gold Group offers a free, definitive gold guide that informs Americans about their retirement options. It highlights the benefits but also warns of the challenges of making this important financial move. “I always say that an educated investor is the best investor,” Rose continued. “The more informed someone is about a Gold IRA, the more likely it is that they will work with us instead of someone else.” Reach out to Genesis Gold Group today to learn how they can help protect your retirement accounts with physical precious metals. And in related news, have you seen this? Hank Kunneman: New Gold Era, New Gold Standard, Currency Reset! It almost feels like Hank Kunneman has been reading everything I’ve been posting over the past year! Of course, I know that’s not the case. He gets his prophetic info from a much higher source. But I love it when what I’m seeing in the news lines up with what prophetic voices like Hank Kunneman are seeing in the spirit. That’s major confirmation! Big shout out to my friend Tony (last name withheld for privacy) for emailing me this video. I’ve clipped out just the part where Hank gives the prophecy about Gold, but I’ll also include the full video for you down below. Watch here: Hank Kunneman:New Gold EraNew Gold StandardCurrency Reset EXACTLY what I keep telling you about! Wow! pic.twitter.com/gXf1TJ1lHA — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) August 6, 2024 Full video player here: Hank Kunneman: New Gold Era New Gold Standard Currency Reset EXACTLY what I keep telling you about! Wow! pic.twitter.com/gXf1TJ1lHA — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) August 6, 2024 The entire video is great. Hank saw this crash coming a long time ago! You can watch the full show right here: There’s a reason I keep talking about Gold and Silver so much… And I don’t think it’s too late, but I do think the window is definitely closing. More on that here: No, It’s Not Too Late To Get Gold (With No Money Out of Pocket)….But It Soon Will Be! Today we saw one of the nastiest days on Wall Street in years…. Perhaps dating back to the last crash. It was so ugly people have been texting me all day about it. I guess that’s what happens when you’re the guy who’s been preaching about gold for the last year and some people didn’t listen. Is this it? Is this finally it? Did I wait too long? Did I miss out? Those are the essence of the messages I received today. But I wanted to share what I wrote back to a good friend (Mark) who texted me today and asked “Is the market finally crumbling?” I wrote back the following: I stand by that 100%. There is almost ZERO history of a stock market crash ever happening in the summer. Just doesn’t happen, don’t ask me why. But they DO happen in the fall and winter. Almost every time. And I do believe one of the final cards they can play against President Trump if he wins (other than assassination, which failed) is crashing the economy on him. Make it so bad and keep him so distracted by a crash BIGGER than the Great Depression that he can’t do anything else! That makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? I think it’s exactly what they’re gonna do. So was today the start of the crash? No, I don’t think so. I think it was just a little blip….a test balloon…..a warning signal. Just a baby little blip on the radar! The big one will come later, and it will make today look like child’s play. That’s my take. So are you too late to take action? Too late to prepare? Too late to apply some defense? No, I don’t think so…but I think time is quickly running out. It’s why I have been preaching so much about Gold and Silver and why I’ll continue to do so. Simply put: GET YOUR MONEY OUT OF THE BANKS! And out of the (trash) US Dollar! Got Gold? Got Silver? The really cool thing is you might be able to get a TON of it for no money out of pocket. Yes, really. You see, if you have a retirement account, there’s a good chance you can shift a portion of that from risky stocks and bonds into Gold and Silver (Precious Metals)! I’m not a financial advisor, so I can’t tell you what’s right for you, but if you think you can’t “afford” to get Gold right now, you might be absolutely wrong! In fact, it’s might be “Free”. Keep reading for details: GET YOUR MONEY OUT OF THE BANKS! I’m going to give you one big disclaimer upfront: I am not a financial advisor and I can’t give you personalized financial advice.  We square on that?  Ok good. But I am a reporter and what I see happening with the banking system scares me a lot. The first thing that scares me about keeping dollars in a bank account is how they lose value year over year. You know that right? Think you’re being smart and “saving up”? You’re literally losing money every year to inflation. This perfectly sums it up: This. pic.twitter.com/rvvuoYvE8i — Declaration of Memes (@LibertyCappy) July 29, 2024 Yes, if you simply left $1 million in cash in the bank since 1913, do you know what it would be worth? $40,000. Your $1 million from 1913 would have the purchasing power in 2024 of $40,000. Ouch! But that’s not even what scares me the most…. What scares me is another round of bank closures like we had last year. Here’s what’s happening in China right now: BREAKING: 40 Chinese Banks Just Crashed and Vanished — “Worse Than 1980 S&L Crisis!” Yes, that's real. And yes, I believe it comes here next. But even if your bank is open, can you get the money out? Have you ever tried? Sure you have to leave some money in there, but you don't want big amounts of money sitting in bank accounts. Because you might never be able to get it out! Go ahead, test me out on this...even right now in good times (before a full-blown banking crisis hits America) go to your bank right now and try and withdraw $10,000.  They will look at you with panicked looks on their face.  I guarantee it.  Then they'll go get their supervisor.  The supervisor will come over and tell you they can't do that today.  Come back in 2-3 days.  And then they'll start the interrogation.  "What do you need this money for?"  "Where is this money going?"  Only after you answer all their questions, wait 2-3 days, fill out a bunch of paperwork, only then will you MAYBE be allowed to take YOUR money out of YOUR account. I guarantee that's how it will go for you.... Test me out! Go try it and report back below in the comments. So now the big question: Ok, what can YOU do about it?   How do you prepare? How do you make sure you and your family are not at risk when the banking crisis hits America (which I believe it will, very soon). The answer is you do exactly what I've been preaching about for over a year now....get your money OUT of the banks!  (Not personalized financial advice, just common sense from where I sit).  That's Step #1. Hold firm, be determined, play their stupid games, and get your money out of the banks! Because while YOU view it as your money in your bank account, that's not how the bank views it.  The bank views it as their money.  And the dirty little secret is they LENT OUT your money to other people already.  Sometimes 9-10 times over!  It's true, I'll do a separate report soon on that explaining "fractional reserve banking". But Step #2 is the most critical....you don't want to just get your money out of the banks, you want to get it out of the US Dollar. The most basic and traditional financial wisdom has always viewed Precious Metals (Gold and Silver) as the safest places to have your money when a crisis hits. So while I can't give you personalized financial advice, I can tell you a couple things: (1) the Big Central Banks have all been buying Gold and Silver hand over fist for the last couple years.  Gee, I wonder why?  And (2) Gold and Silver have stood the test of time back to the Bible times as being the best store of wealth to weather out a storm in the economy.  Period. And now Step #3 is where I'm going to make sure I don't leave you hanging. I have two killer connections for you... Two companies that I trust for getting the best deals on Gold and Silver.  PHYSICAL Gold and Silver, the real stuff.  Not some phony symbol traded on some stock exchange that may or may not have actual Gold and Silver backing it up.  You want the real stuff. And because I love the free market and competition, I have two great companies to recommend to you.  You can talk to both, see who you like better, and then take action! The first is WLT Precious Metals ran by my friend Ira Bershatsky. I have personally sent family members to Ira for 5-figure purchases of Gold and Silver and he treated them like royalty.  They were very pleased. That's how much I trust Ira. I didn't tell him I was sending them over either (and these particular family members have a different last name) so I did it as a bit of a "secret shopper" test and Ira passed with flying colors. Of course I knew he would. That's why I work with him and that's why I have confidence telling you about him. Ira can handle bulk purchases of bullion, coins, whatever you want. All custom ordered and shipped right to your door. A lot of people love Bullion because its the cheapest and most economical way to do it, to stretch your dollar into as much gold and silver as possible. The website is called WLT Precious Metals and when you see my logo in the top left-hand corner, you'll know you're in the right place. You'll get a personal phone call with Ira Bershatsky (or someone on his team) and they will work with you free of charge for as long as needed to answer any questions you have and get you taken care of. How about that! You don't see that much anymore, but Ira and his team pride themselves on good old-fashioned real customers service: No sales pitch, just real, actual help. And the best prices you will find. Here's the only disclaimer I will give you: because they do pride themselves on dedicated service, it might take a few days before you get a phone call back.  Just be patient. Good things come to those who wait! You can contact Ira and WLT Precious Metals here. Ira can also help you if you want to purchase Gold and Silver in your IRA. I mean, his name is Ira, after all, OF COURSE he can help you purchase in your IRA account. The thing I love about purchasing in your IRA account is you can do it with no money out of pocket.  You just take money already in the IRA account, perhaps in stocks or bonds or other investments, and you can shift it into Gold and Silver. Again, I'm not your personalized financial advisor, I'm just explaining how it works. And it's REALLY cool. So even if you're saying times are tough right now, I don't have a lot of spare money to shift into Gold and Silver, you might have a golden opportunity (pun intended!) already sitting there in an established retirement account. Ok, that was option #1. Now I want to tell you about option #2. An equally great company, I am so happy to be working with these guys. This next company is called Genesis Gold and this is also for people who want to purchase real physical gold or silver in their IRAs (Investment Retirement Accounts). In addition to "no money out of pocket", do you know what the beauty of that 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!). 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 and we broke it all down: Watch here: Stay safe! Be ready. Be prepared. Before you go, I have one more thing to show you.... This actually just came out and it's super cool. In addition to bullion, coins or even Gold and Silver in your IRA, this has a very specific purpose and it might be worth having some on hand: Buy It -- Break It -- Trade It -- New Silver "Invention" Has Never Been Done Before! A new physical precious metals product launched that immediately caused a stir in the gold and silver industry. "Prepper Bar" is a utility bar that is perforated to allow owners the ability to break off pieces ranging from 1.5 grams up to 7.7 grams. They fit nicely in one's wallet so they can be carried around constantly. "People have been asking me how we came up with the idea and I have to tell them that I can't take credit," said Jonathan Rose, CEO at Prepper Bar. "Over the years, our customers have been asking for something tradeable, portable, and spendable so we made Prepper Bar as the perfect accommodation." These 62 gram bars are flat and come in either silver or gold. The Silver Prepper Bar is available for immediate shipment while the Gold Prepper Bar will be available by the end of June. We asked Rose what makes these bars so different from regular bars or coins. "Gold and silver are great for holding wealth but you'd need a pretty sturdy hacksaw to shave off incremental chunks for sale or barter," he said. "Prepper Bars are strong but they can be easily broken along the perforations so if we find ourselves in a pinch, we can break off the right amount, no problem." Check out the new Prepper Bars today! How cool is this? (Note: Thank you for supporting American businesses like the one presenting a sponsored message in this article and working with them through the links in this article which benefit WLTReport. We appreciate your support and the opportunity to tell you about Genesis Gold!  The information provided by WLTReport or any related communications is for generalized generalized informational purposes only and should not be considered as personal financial advice. We do not provide personalized investment, financial, or legal advice.) 

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