Now he will feel freed to do even more damage — masks off.
The world woke up/is waking up to the news that Joe Biden is stepping down. But not from the Presidency, only as the frontrunner of #Election2024. This is a big difference. It means that Biden, all things being equal, still has months to do damage to the world, to Gaza and the people of occupied Palestine, and to the United States of America.
I say this as someone who supported his campaign in 2016 but who is not a cult member. It just became clear that Joe Biden wasn’t the savior of decency and protector of sanity, level-headedness, and morality as he portrayed himself to be. He was doing more damage to the USA’s global standing, to America’s international relations, and — by extension — to the world, than “anyone” (most people) could have imagined.
Biden — a self-confessed proud Zionist — came off as a zealot with his global cult, hellbent on dragging the world down with them. The world majority wouldn’t have it, remained outraged by the massive atrocities, and didn’t fall for the incessant gaslighting. It was all reflected in the polls and in the abysmal approval ratings. Lily Greenberg Call, a Jewish-American special assistant to the Chief of Staff at the United States Department, resigned horrified that Biden’s actions had effectively made Jews the face of the American war machine’s atrocities committed in Gaza, risking their safety and contributing to the rise in [real] antisemitism. Millions of Jews in the USA and worldwide emphatically expressed: “Not in our name!”. Hundreds of Jewish peace activists were brutalized by the Biden-Harris administration’s accomplices and stormtroopers,
Defeat in November (even with all the international election-rigging done by some elements) was all but certain with Biden as their candidate. He had to go.
It may be painted as Biden’s own “selfless” decision. It very likely is not. As some put it: It’s his master’s.
Did it begin with investigations in 2016 and indictments in 2018?
The manner in which Biden made his announcement was worth noting. Rather than a formal address from the Oval Office, he opted for a low-key announcement through social media while supposedly recovering from COVID-19 at his beach house in Delaware.
Reportedly, the last time an incumbent president withdrew from a reelection bid was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. Similarly, Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, opted out of the 1952 race.
It seems that nothing similar has happened in the U.S. presidential elections in over 70 years — nearly Biden’s entire lifetime. (Born in 1942, as Joe Biden approaches his 82nd birthday, he stands as the oldest president in U.S. history — and is doing everything in his power to avoid acknowledging to the world that he needs a rolling walker/rollator).
Lyndon B. Johnson and Harry Truman had to bow to the political landscapes and sentiments of their respective eras. Their withdrawals, as with Biden’s, were not merely personal choices but were deeply intertwined with broader national issues, particularly concerning foreign policy and domestic unrest.
— Truman and Korea
During his presidency, Truman faced considerable challenges, including a divided Democratic Party and a Republican Congress that rejected many of his proposals. Truman’s presidency was marked by significant events such as the end of World War II, the implementation of the Marshall Plan, and the establishment of NATO. Starting in 1948, secret talks began in the Pentagon among British, Canadian and American officials. These talks would eventually include other future Allies and would form the basis of the North Atlantic Treaty. American officials “had to navigate carefully”, as “isolationist and unilateralist tendencies” were strong within the Senate and among the population at large (Nato, n.d.).
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 marked a significant turning point in warfare and international relations. On August 6, 1945, the bomb “Little Boy” was dropped on Hiroshima, followed by “Fat Man” on Nagasaki three days later. These bombings resulted in the deaths of over 200,000 people, primarily civilians, and caused unprecedented destruction. Truman justified the bombings by arguing that they would save lives in the long run by avoiding a protracted ground invasion of Japan, which was projected to result in significant American and Japanese casualties.
The Korean War, which began in June 1950, placed immense strain on his administration. The conflict was controversial, and many Americans were frustrated with the lack of a clear strategy and the rising number of American casualties. This dissatisfaction contributed to declining approval ratings for Truman, making the prospect of a successful reelection campaign in 1952 increasingly uncertain.
By early 1952, Truman’s approval ratings had plummeted significantly, reaching a low of 22 percent. This decline was largely due to the ongoing challenges his administration faced, including economic issues like inflation and unemployment, as well as the stalemated Korean War.
The perception of his presidency had shifted, with many labeling him as weak and ineffective. Scandals involving some of his aides further tarnished his administration’s reputation.
Additionally, Truman was aware of the historical precedent set by George Washington, who voluntarily stepped down after two terms, establishing a tradition that would later be codified by the 22nd Amendment. Although the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limited future presidents to two elected terms, it did not apply retroactively to Truman.
But all factors combined created an environment where a third term seemed increasingly untenable.
— Johnson and Vietnam
Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency from 1963 to 1969 was marked by significant achievements and profound challenges, particularly regarding the Vietnam War. As the conflict escalated, it became a pivotal factor in his decision not to seek re-election in 1968. This decision was not made lightly; it was the culmination of various political, social, and personal pressures that ultimately shaped the landscape of American politics. The Vietnam War had begun to dominate Johnson’s presidency almost from the outset. Initially, Johnson’s administration was characterized by a commitment to civil rights and a domestic agenda that aimed to create a “Great Society.” However, as U.S. involvement in Vietnam deepened, public opinion began to shift dramatically. The Tet Offensive in January 1968 was a critical turning point. This large-scale attack by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces shattered the perception that the U.S. was winning the war, leading to widespread disillusionment among the American public. Polls indicated a significant decline in support for the war, with many Americans questioning the rationale behind U.S. involvement.
Johnson’s confidence in his ability to secure a second term began to wane as the political landscape shifted. Despite having a strong legislative record, including landmark civil rights legislation, the unpopularity of the Vietnam War overshadowed his achievements. (Given America’s history of systemic racism it’s safe to observe that many contemporary voters weren’t happy with Johnson’s stance on civil rights, and that it hurt his re-election chances too).
The “Long Hot Summer of 1967,” a period marked by over 150 ‘race’ riots across the United States, happened under LBJ’s presidency.
Lyndon B. Johnson, who was in office from 1963 to 1969. had signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But the Police, it seems, didn’t “get the memo”.
The Newark riots began on July 12, 1967, after the brutal beating of a black cab driver, John Smith, by police officers, igniting anger over systemic racism and police brutality. Over the course of four days, the riots resulted in 26 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and extensive property damage. The National Guard’s presence, which included tanks and military equipment, highlighted the severity of the situation.
The Detroit riots, which began on July 23, 1967, were another significant incident triggered by a racist Police. The police raided a bar where a welcome-home party for Vietnam veterans was taking place. The aggressive actions led to widespread violence that lasted for five days, resulting in 43 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and the destruction of more than 400 buildings. Federal troops were deployed to restore order.
President Johnson recognized that the violence threatened to undermine his administration’s achievements, and established The Kerner Commission. Otto Kerner, a respected politician, governor of Illinois, and subsequently second-generation judge, was selected to chair the Commission due to his prior support for Johnson’s Great Society initiatives.
The Commission’s report, released in 1968, was groundbreaking in its analysis. It concluded that the riots were not merely the result of isolated incidents or the actions of a few troublemakers, as many in the ‘white’ community believed. Instead, it identified pervasive discrimination and systemic racism as the root causes of the unrest. The report famously stated that “white racism is essentially responsible for the explosive mixture which has been accumulating in our cities since the end of World War II”. This assertion challenged the prevailing narratives that sought to blame the riots on external agitators or criminal elements within the black community.
The Kerner Commission, officially known as the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, based its findings on extensive research, including visits to riot-affected areas, interviews with witnesses, and consultations with experts. The commission uncovered that the riots were a response to centuries of systemic discrimination, economic inequality, and social injustice. The report emphasized that ‘white’ society was deeply implicated in the creation and maintenance of the ghetto, stating that “white institutions created it, white institutions maintain it, and white society condones it.”
The Kerner Commission’s report not only addressed systemic racism and economic inequality as the root causes of the civil unrest in the late 1960s but also critically evaluated the role of the media in shaping public perception of these events. The Commission’s analysis revealed a significant disconnect between the reality of the riots and how they were portrayed in the media, highlighting the media’s failure to adequately represent the African American experience and the complexities of the unrest. The Commission noted that the media coverage often exaggerated the violence and chaos of the riots, leading to widespread misconceptions among the American public. The report emphasized that many people formed their impressions based on media portrayals, which were often misleading. This misrepresentation contributed to a climate of fear and misunderstanding, reinforcing stereotypes and deepening societal divides.
“The Commission’s analysis revealed a significant disconnect between the reality of the riots and how they were portrayed in the media.”
Otto Kerner was quickly discredited on trumped-up charges, and, by 2024, search results on (unsurprisingly) Google compare Kerner with drug Kingpins. Only people who look beneath the misinformation stand a chance to get the real picture.
The report’s brief conclusion ended with quoting Dr. Kenneth B. Clark, one of the first witnesses to be invited to appear before the Commission.
Clark said: “I must again in candor say to you members of this Commission — it is a kind of Alice in Wonderland — with the same moving picture re-shown over and over again, the same analysis, the same recommendations, and the same inaction.”
“I must again in candor say to you members of this Commission — it is a kind of Alice in Wonderland — with the same moving picture re-shown over and over again, the same analysis, the same recommendations, and the same inaction.” ~ Dr. Clark, 1968
— Biden & Bibi
Johnson faced the Vietnam War, which deeply affected his popularity and ultimately influenced his decision to step aside. Truman dealt with post-World War II issues, including the Korean War and domestic economic challenges, leading to his choice not to seek reelection. Both presidents navigated complex political landscapes that necessitated difficult decisions regarding their political futures. Joe Biden is the most recent figure-head of “the same moving picture re-shown over and over again”.
Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris, a “‘woman of color’, with a background in law enforcement, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2020 election was seen by many worldwide as a significant moment in American political history.
Supporters of Biden’s choice argue that Harris’s election was a huge step in a necessary shift towards greater representation in politics, particularly for women and people of color. They emphasize that her background and experiences bring valuable perspectives to the administration. Before becoming vice president, she served as the Attorney General of California and as a U.S. Senator.
However, while Harris has publicly supported various reform initiatives, her tenure as the Attorney General of California and as a U.S. Senator, has faced credible criticism for her real actions on criminal justice issues, particularly her support for policies that many argue contributed to systemic inequalities in law enforcement. Her admirers and those who appear to see only her complexion as evidence of honesty, defend Kamala Harris despite evidence that suggests someone who flip-flops and says whatever she thinks will win her favors in the moment.
As San Francisco district attorney, Harris vowed not to seek the death penalty, but as California attorney general, her office argued it should stand (Lartey & Chavis, 2024).
Contrary to the self-aggrandizing rhetoric, statistics reveal a stark reality. Reports indicate that police killings have not only persisted but have escalated under the Biden-Harris presidency and vice-presidency. For instance, in 2022, the number of people killed by police reached alarming levels, with various organizations documenting these incidents. The data suggests that police violence remains a significant issue, particularly affecting marginalized communities.
In October 2020, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, pandered to the cameras that “We cannot accept that in this country a mental health crisis ends in death” (McCrone, 2020). Yet, in 2024, the country is in worse shape than it was under even Trump. This indicates crocodile tears or weak governance (not mutually exclusive). Lip service without any real action.
The number of fatal police shootings has seen an alarming increase over the years. In 2022, law enforcement officers killed at least 1,176 individuals, marking it as the deadliest year for police violence since 2013. The data indicates that police officers in the U.S. kill an average of over 1,000 individuals annually, with 2023 recording the highest number of fatalities in the past decade. The trend shows a continuous rise in police-related deaths, with fatalities often stemming from routine interactions that escalate into violence. The circumstances leading to fatal police encounters during the Biden-Harris administration often involve non-violent offenses or situations where no crime was reported. In 2022, a notable portion of police killings involved routine interactions, such as traffic stops or welfare checks. Approximately 11% of fatalities occurred during encounters where no offense was alleged.
The Biden-Harris camp has worked hard in 2024 to leverage and weaponize Donald Trump’s legal troubles [yes, like Mary Trump, I believe her uncle Donald Trump has escaped justice his whole life].
The problem for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is that their actions paint a stark reality in contrast to their gaslighting. The Biden-Harris administrations has put the full force of the U.S. government and staked the global standing of America on undermining the international rule of law, while domestically running on the platform that re-electing them will prevent Donald Trump from doing the same.
The Biden administration’s stance on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has become increasingly prominent as the 2024 election approaches. President Joe Biden has made clear that his administration does not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC, and Kamala Harris has supported him (and AIPAC) 100%.
This position has been articulated through a series of statements and public appearances, especially in light of the ICC’s pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes. Biden’s firm rejection of the ICC’s authority was underscored in May 2024 when he described the court’s application for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as “outrageous”.
These realities (domestic and international killings of civilians en masse) strongly suggest that for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the law is just a tool to be weaponized and wielded against political opponents while paid lip service to in election campaigns.
Case in point: Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu.
The legal saga surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has been marked by a series of corruption investigations that began in 2016 and have persisted through significant political upheaval and massive public protests.
In December 2016, the Israel Police initiated an investigation into Netanyahu, focusing on allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. This investigation culminated in the recommendation for indictments against him in December 2018.
Hitching his wagon to “Israel’s Donald Trump”
A Nov 14, 2023 article in the well-established Israeli newspaper Haaretz suggested “less than 4 percent of Jewish Israelis reporting that they trust the prime minister as the most reliable source of information” (Sokol, 2023).
Steven A. Cook, a columnist at Foreign Policy, observing that Netanyahu Is a Failure, wrote: “On Jan. 18, Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief of staff who also serves as an observer on Israel’s war cabinet, assailed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a television interview. Eisenkot underlined what everyone already knows: Netanyahu bears responsibility for the political, security, and intelligence failures that culminated in the massacre of approximately 1,200 Israelis last October” (Cook, 2024).
Even CNN (Fri, April 5) admitted that “Netanyahu is facing mounting public displays of discontent, from the families of Israeli hostages as well as the growing number of people taking to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to demand new elections. But while their numbers are growing, the protests have yet to come close to matching the scale of the protests opposing his judicial reform plans before the war” (Diamond, 2024).
Diamond was referring to the little-reported fact (compared to mountains of diversionary propaganda articles and TV news segments) that in January 2020, Netanyahu sought parliamentary immunity from prosecution, a move that drew criticism from various political factions and the public.
From January to October 2023, large-scale protests took place across Israel in response to the government’s push for a wide-ranging judicial reform. The proposed reform aimed to give the government full control of the Supreme Court or court decisions through various ways.
As soon as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government announced the overhaul in January of 2023, reservist-led protest groups became central to the grassroots movement demonstrating against the overhaul (Goldenberg, 2023). Many also believe that loosening judicial oversight could expose Israeli forces to war crimes charges at international courts. One of Israel’s defenses against war crimes accusations is that it has an independent legal system capable of investigating any potential wrongdoing (ibid.).
In July 2023, over 1,100 air force reservists announced they would end their volunteer duty in protest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempt to overhaul the judiciary. An F-16 pilot for over three decades, said:
“I came to the conclusion that this government is the biggest danger that Israel faces right now. More than any external enemy or threat, be it Iran, Hezbollah, anyone out there. Since I don’t believe in violence inside Israel, the only option that I was left with is to stop serving in reserve, because I don’t want to serve a dictatorship” (Sanchez, 2023).
Possible reasons for Biden’s support of a serially indicted foreign politician.
Many suspect that the kompromat that “Bibi” has on countless ‘leaders‘’ and celebrities worldwide forced them to drop their masks and support Bibi’s attempts to stay out of jail, even if it meant a diversionary “war” of unfathomable evil and cruelty.
Biden is a proud, devout, self-professed Zionist.
Joe Biden’s (AIPAC’s) staggering loss of face has been in the cards for more than 9 months (for years even) so today’s news (July 22, 2024) that he’s stepping out of the 2024 U.S. presidential election — while a cause for some celebration —is no justification for taking out any decisive victory in advance.
AIPAC (the American Israel Public Affairs Committee) has pulled out all the stops in desperation, trying to block, intimidate, defame, blacklist, discredit, and censor any dissent. They may be called many words, but “unaware” may not be one of them. Their cult has had a century (some say millennia) to plot and scheme, and they managed to keep the world in a profoundly oblivious state for more than 75 years thanks to a network that has been described mythologically in the James Bond franchise as S.P.E.C.T.R.E. and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Hydra.
Spectre and Hydra are both fictional organizations that have been depicted as operating within the highest echelons of power, albeit in different narrative universes.
S.P.E.C.T.R.E., an acronym for Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion, is a criminal syndicate in the James Bond series.
Hydra, on the other hand, is a nefarious organization in the Marvel Universe, often depicted as a secret society with roots in Nazi Germany, aiming for world domination.
The Matrix is trending
The nature of induced obliviousness upon the world’s human population is also alluded to by “Morbeus”, in The Matrix:
The Matrix, a 1999 science fiction film, introduces the concept of a simulated reality created by intelligent machines to subdue the human population while their bodies are used as an energy source. Morpheus, a central character in the film, famously tells Neo:
“The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work, when you go to church, when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.”
This iconic quote underscores the theme of deception and control, suggesting that the reality perceived by humans and the world population is an illusion designed to keep them complacent.
“The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work, when you go to church, when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.”
How much of “myth” is truly fiction?
The parallels between S.P.E.C.T.R.E., Hydra, and the concept of the Matrix lie in their portrayal of hidden powers manipulating the world from behind the scenes. Both S.P.E.C.T.R.E. and Hydra are depicted as organizations that operate covertly, influencing global events and maintaining control through fear and subterfuge. The Matrix, while a different genre, explores the idea of a hidden reality controlled by an unseen force, drawing a metaphorical connection to the way these organizations manipulate the world.
Both organizations have extensive resources and networks that allow them to infiltrate and influence governments, military, and other institutions. This portrayal reflects a common theme in “fiction”, where the true power lies not with the visible leaders but with the shadowy figures operating behind the scenes.
The allusion to Morpheus’s words in The Matrix serves to emphasize the idea that the reality perceived by the masses is often a constructed illusion, designed to maintain control and prevent rebellion. In the case of S.P.E.C.T.R.E. and Hydra, this illusion is maintained through a combination of fear, propaganda, and strategic manipulation of information.
The democratization of media, and the ascent of TikTok changed the game.
Daily, rulers are unmasked and conspiracies that have been exposed in the press are magnified at an unprecedented rate and scale. Open secrets that were exposed by serious investigative journalists but routinely buried under mountains of sensationalist gossip in globally state-controlled legacy media are now immediately highlighted in social media.
The scale of cover-ups and deception is staggering.
The masks are off.
And now that Joe Biden/AIPAC recognizes that, they may take the opportunity to do even more damage, as much damage as possible now that Biden only has months left until January 2025, and doesn’t have to pretend for the election.
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