Money & Markets Report: May 8, 2025
Money & Markets
Can Billionaire Toddlers Trample Sovereignty?
May 8, 2025
Money & Markets
Can Billionaire Toddlers Trample Sovereignty?
In this episode of Money & Markets, Catherine and John delve into various controversial and pressing topics in the financial and political arenas. The focal point of the discussion is the alarming influence of billionaire figures and their children on national sovereignty through financial grifting and influence peddling. The episode also covers recent disconcerting developments involving the Trump family’s alleged profits from crypto deals and the implications for national legislation, as well as the administration’s aggressive push to privatize federal lands and its impact on public resources and environmental laws.
The episode further explores the ramifications of rising cost of capital in the U.S. in comparison to China, and its broader impact on American exceptionalism and global financial stability. The conversation touches on the deeply entrenched economic models in private equity and healthcare and their potential fallout. Additionally, the hosts discuss highly relevant and alarming public service announcements regarding Medicaid, AI-driven frauds, and how global events, such as the war in Ukraine and international sanctions, are reshaping the geopolitical landscape.
In a lighter segment, the hosts celebrate heroes and notable contributions, including the photography of Hans de Vries and Catherine Austin Fitts’ recent in-depth interview with Tucker Carlson. The episode wraps up with insights into financial policies, investment strategies, and recommendations for maintaining stability in an increasingly volatile economic environment. Join us for an in-depth, thought-provoking discussion on the critical issues shaping our world today.
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Could these transactions have been happening naturally? World Liberty has been DCAing ETH and moving towards this in the background anyways. There’s a part of me that wants currency to open up to the entire world, the other part is unsure it’s the best idea.
It seems to me that a lot of odd geopolitical news items only make sense if the intention is to split the world in two blocks – The West vs. The Rest. E.g. sanctions on Iranian oil is not about the 85% going to China, it is about the 15 % going to Europe. Europe needs to come under full control, N-America (Canada & Greenland) too and S-America as well => watch for regime change in Brazil and Venezuela, the only two countries from S-America to join the May 9th parade and sign agreements with Russia. Gaza makes it difficult to control Europe, for which reason Ukraine and oil & gas blackmail are needed.
All fabulous for getting exposure to Mr Carlson’s audience with the Solari inspired message but I am sceptical of someone like him. Miri A Finch in the UK has a saying: “If you know their name, they’re in the game”, and Tucker certainly fits this description. He may well be living his best life, free and inspired with an extended family, but what is his messaging to the masses? The one he did with, for example, Piers Morgan from the UK, could almost be filed under State Propaganda.
It looks like RFK Jr is not free to MAHA:
https://debbielerman.substack.com/p/the-means-psy-op-continued
His own VP candidate says she is shocked about the pick.
I recently had to go to the hospital for A-fib. Luckily, I was able to get insurance. The hospital bill was expensive but not totally outrageous. However, the medication I needed to take was insane. The pharmacy didn’t have my new insurance and priced the medication at “market” rate which was over $1000 for maybe 60 pills.
That’s when it hit me… this is a money laundering operation. The same tablets in India costs on average $5 for 10 pills. Price gouging would be $200 bucks, heck $500 but $1000 bucks for 60 pills…?
In theory it’s kind of brilliant, poison the population, get them sick and dependent on the system, charge huge lumps of cash out for basic needs, channel that money it through pharmcy industry, and have insurance funnel the money out through to god knows where.
Is the medical industry unsustainable? 100%. It’s common knowledge that you don’t mess with the criminal enterprise’s money. That’s why I believe RFKjr is treading lightly. These people are dangerous and can wipe out a huge population if they want to. Having a full stop on vaccines is not just a risk to RFK’s life but possibly the lives of many.
The question is, with an unsustainable network on the brink of collapsing that is pulling tremendous amounts of cash out for the syndicate what will be its replacement if they can have a replacement?
That funnel of cash will not stop unless enough people make it stop.
Hope your health is stabilizing. Best to you.
We need to say no to plundering in all of it’s forms. Yes, hubris and arrogance, entitlement is rampant.
And, I had the same benefit from Sovereignty winning the Derby, Catherine!
Grift, AKA corruption, and it’s a problem on both sides. I’m a liberal, but my grandma is a conservative. Before she got dementia, we used to talk a lot about politics. She became the first female VP of her bank in the 80s. I appreciate a principled conservative position, even if I disagree. That’s why I am here. I love this country, and it breaks my heart to see it failing. We are being stripped and sold for parts.
I want to build the replacement. I used to have a deputy at HUD who would always say, “in the destruction of the old, let their be the creation of the new.”
Sometimes, I envy your power of positivity! Keeping my state of amusement and keep believing in humanity, isn’t always that easy for me. Coming together with high integrity and trustworthy people to survive this onslaught of corruption is primordial and one of the best defences you Catherine have put out. We all need every advantage we can get.
Trump 2.0: “Think Small, Grift Big”
I don’t want to be a conspiracy theorist but JD Vance visits the Pope, he dies, then Trump has picture of himself as the Pope, now the new Pope is American.
Anyone else find this strange?
Yes, very strange. I am currently reading Gareth Gore’s book on Opus Dei. It’s wild.
I will have to add that to my reading list. Thanks.
p.s. if you have not read Windswept House by Malachi Martin, I recommend it. He was going to come out with a non-fiction version but “fell down the steps of his NYC apartment” of course nobody could find his manuscript which was already written waiting to be published.
I saw this just now and thought to post it here under your comment:
HABEMUS PAPAM
Three times, since the conclave of 133 Cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday morning to elect a new Pope, there has been black smoke coming out of the chimney. No one got two thirds of their votes. Just after 4 yesterday afternoon, amid a ravaging cheer of thousands of Catholic worshipers on the square in front of St. Peter’s Church, the white smoke bubbled. A new spiritual leader has been chosen for the millions of Catholics worldwide. They would have to wait another hour to know who it is.
And then one surprise after the other began.
First appears Cardinal Dominique Mamberti – the prevost of the conclave on the balcony. The announcement: “Habemus Papam” – (We have a Pope) is followed by the announcement that the elected candidate was not one of the forerunners or predicted candidates. This is a relevant junior cardinal – Monsignor Robert Prevost, who was elevated to the office of cardinal less than two years ago. And even before the, visibly impaired, 69-year-old Cardinal Prevost appears on the balcony to utter the blessing, he makes history.
He is the first American to become Pope. He is the first priest from the Ecclesiastical Order of St Augustine of Hippo to hold the highest office in the Church. And he chooses as a government name: Leo XIV.
It is the habit of Pause to choose a succession name following a predecessor whose views and pontificate he finds relevant. A man can therefore accept that the new pope is going to look at the pontificate of pope Leo XIII (1878-1903). Throughout the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, the conclave was reluctant to elect Americans to higher office because America already plays a controlling role in world politics – it’s a matter of balance, they calculate. And the Order of St Augustine is probably the most conservative and most preserving order within the church.
To nearly determine where he will lead the Church one can now look at 5 things:
1) Pope Leo XIV’s background
2) The pontificate of pope Leo XIII
3) What he already said in his first reason
4) The dogma of the Order of St Augustine
5) What points has he maintained for a long time.
1) His background
Robert Francis Prevost (born 14 Sept 1955) is one of three sons of a teacher and a librarian from Chicago in the state of Illinois. His parents are of French, Spanish and Italian descent and his father is a military veteran of the Second World War. He is the fourth generation American on his father’s side and therefore 100% American. He achieved the degree MSc in Mathematics followed by a Doctorate in Augustinian Theology and decided, according to his brother John, already at the age of 12, to enter the church service. Since 1985 he has been a missionary in Peru, is bishop in 2014 and in 2023 appointed as prefect of the meeting of bishops with the title: Archbishop-emeritus of Chiclayo. His main task is to research the background of candidates for the diocese worldwide and in this capacity, he indeed travels cross and straight through the world. In 2024 he will become Cardinal of Santa Monica degli Agostiniani. He also, because of his work in Peru, besides American, also has Peruvian citizenship. He speaks 7 languages fluently and people who know him well say that, although not a particularly good orator, he is an excellent listener and sharp intellectual.
2) The predecessor
The sequel name of Leo XIV is auspicious. The previous man who chose the name’s pontificate was characterized by heavy emphasis on the Church’s missionary assignment and care for the poor and vulnerable in society. Leo XIII in his time placed pressure on governments on issues such as social allowances to the poor and the import of minimum wages for workers. The preaching of the Gospel in the Third World and Asia was high on his agenda. And it is already clear that the fourteenth Leo is going to preach these convictions further.
3) What he already said in his first reason
Pope Leo XIV called a number of things in his first reason as Pope that were auspicious. He referred, totally against tradition, twice to his predecessor, Pope Francis, which may indicate that he will uphold quite a lot of Francis’ policies. He emphasized the task of caring for the vulnerable in society and with that more than once referred to the church as a place to bring people together through dialogue. His particular emphasis on peace was also conspicuous. Thus, in line with Leo XIII: mission, peacemaking and social care. The most interesting indication that there will be a return to certain traditions was her decision to use the richly decorated dark red finishings on the Papal robe with his first appearance, along with the richly embroidered scarf. Pope John Paulus I was the last to do so. Since 1978, the Pope has preferred to use only the simple, white Papal official attire.
4) The dogma of the Augustinian Order
The symbolic return to certain traditions is absolutely also in line with the convictions of the Augustines. This is a conservative, conservative and traditionally rich Order. The future will have to learn if old church traditions will make a return in the new pontificate. What was typically Augustinian in the first reason is the emphasis of the ecclesiastical traditions of Saints – Pope Leo XIV mentioned quite a few by names (Peter, Paul and Augustine among others.) ) The Augustyne also lay especially emphasis on the role of Mary in the ecclesiastical tradition.
5) What points has he maintained for a long time
Pope Leo XIV will not be popular with the supporters of the “woke” belief. On the issue of LGBTQ+ rights and same-sex marriages, he had already said four years ago: “There are only two genders: Man and Woman; and marriage is an institution of God between these two genders.” Anything outside of that is against the will of God.” On the issue of second marriages for divorces, he stated that the Church could not approve it. And about abortion and euthanasia was his statement: “Life begins at conception and ends when God owns it.” Man cannot take Divine disposition on himself. ”
However, this does not mean that Pope Leo XIV will be the bearer of conservative belief. He is a fierce critic of the Trump/Vance rule in America, he is untouchable towards Israel and has long been advocating for recognition of the Palestinian state and he is very tolerant about immigration to Europe. Pope Leo XIV has been outspoken against military violence and war, declaring that dialogue, diplomacy and mediation are always better options.
Although, as archbishop, he declared that victims of the ongoing and controversial scandal over the sexual abuse of children by priests should report the offenders to court, he is accused of protecting priests from persecution by moving them to congregations beyond the borders of Ethiopia. the jurisdiction where they committed a crime.
The pontificate of Pope Leo XIV will therefore probably be a moderate prediction of the previous, with a movement towards the more conservative. At 69 years old, he is in the average age group of pause over the past two centuries and can exert an important influence on the Church and the world over the coming decade or more. Time will have to learn what it is capable of.
Daniel Lötter
9 Mei 2025
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Fourth turning accelerating to first turning.
Pope popsicle indicated out of freezer for Easter.
Just returned from a roadtrip to SE Pennsylvania. The first time I returned since leaving PA. in 2021.
I noticed:
High tension lines have been installed on even back roads with poles standing 30 feet higher than the old poles left standing with telecom wires. I noticed the old Smokey the Bear Forest Fire warning sign that had been there since I was a kid, is now replaced with a new bigger “Wild Fire” warning sign. The smart meters installed everywhere before I departed Pa. are now on, live and broadcasting. I noticed many antenna that were not there before.
My understanding of wildfires is they are electrical fires (high voltage transients). High tensions lines on back-roads is a clue (I Think). Combined with powered up smart meters, heavy spraying, and low humidity seem to be part of the recipe for “wild fires”.
Other thoughts:
Before leaving TN for PA, I made a trip to Clarksville, Shelbyville and areas in between. I noticed that all of the asphalt plants were not operating. I did not encounter any construction on the trip to PA. Not one delay for 13 hours. The paving seems to have stopped when just last year they were chewing up perfectly good roads to lay a new layer of asphalt.
Interesting observations. In my immediate area in Northern Calif. about a 20 much taller wood power poles were installed approx 2 years ago streetside. PG&E, our power company here in NorCal, hired a private, 3rd party contractor to do the work including to cut & replace some existing poles but not others. I questioned the workers on site as to why the poles they were not removing were being left in place. I was told that the older poles were shortened, the PG&E gear was removed and installed on the new poles and what was left was telecom equipment as you mention. The tech then went on to comment that the telecom equipment and remaining poles were useless. The telecom companies work with satellite transmission so it’s a money issue…PG&E isn’t gonna pay to remove the pole and telecom equipment which isn’t theirs. So they topped the pole, removed the PG&E equipment and left the rest. Nothing but an eyesore and use of space for no reason in addition to which the old, wood power poles are flammable and go up in fires…which we’ve had more than a few of here in Calif that the world has heard about. So much for fire safety and concern for the environment…
I am surprised to find no reference to Tim Price on this website. His work should be of interest to many.
https://www.pricevaluepartners.com/war-on-cash/
Interesting!
Viganò sues Vatican Bank.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vigano-sues-vatican-bank-implicates-parolin-and-high-level-freemason/
https://x.com/CarloMVigano/status/1919493031448690843
Another casualty of private equity…
https://starkmanapproved.com/beware-private-equity-is-harming-americas-pets/
Thesis/Antithesis/Synthesis.
https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/new-era-itcoin-backed-monetary-system
Catherine, thank you for the mitometer recommendation years ago. I have found some vehicles unacceptable with regards to the ‘beep count’, and while a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder isn’t in my driveway, that could change.
Keep up the great work!
🙂 One of the Solari team now has that Pathfinder. Right now I am driving a rental SUV for this two weeks. Miss the pathfinder like crazy.
What did I miss regarding owning a Pathfinder?
Thank you!
Tami
I loved that car. Greet company https://solari.com/thank-you-nissan-motors/
Did Money and Markets take this week off?
Spencer:
We publish M&M every week except the last week of each month, except for August and December. We do not publish in the last two weeks in August and the last two or three weeks in December.
We key off the recording day – WED. So last week was the last Wed in April so no Money & Markets,
Lots to cover next week!
Catherine
https://www.liberatingliberty.com/its-a-spiritual-war/
I have no doubt that Porter Stansberry is on to something but it makes me a bit nauseous thinking about what kind of society this will build. Farm land being leased to be data centers:
https://porterandcompanyresearch.co/mrln/?caid=xbra3uke&_ef_transaction_id=9da42d28b52b4f279381f806d3c72705
“New comment” form needs to return top of page, instead of current location at bottom, otherwise subscribers may reply to random comment at top of page, because they cannot find the form for submitting a new comment.
Spain and Portugal had country-wide power outs. Interesting that both those countries oppose the genocide in Gaza.
Interesting proposition. The European Union want as fast as possible CDBC’s intalled this year. If anything, this power outage seem contra productive to CDBC’s outroll? One never knows how dumb eurocrats have become. The Spanish and Portuguese, however, should now be up to speed how important physical money can be.
You aren’t the first person I’ve heard make that connection.
A SYMPOSIUM PRESENTED BY THE STUDY GROUP ON TECHNOLOGY AND POWER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMwlkdmqS_I