Pivot to Iran, 1979 all over again. Trump and the Neo Cons.

The Finance Oligarchy Plays its "Trump Card"

Apr 07, 2025

It is a curious irony of modern life that those who produce nothing tangible control the greatest wealth. The financier, the insurer, the real estate speculator, the energy magnate—these, our modern alchemists, have mastered the philosopher's stone, turning scarcity into gold. Or rather, perhaps, turning gold into scarcity. For, as the poet Eimar O'Duffy reminds us in his splendid satire, "The Oyster," abundance is treated as a curse, and scarcity a blessing. The sun shines too brightly, the fields yield too generously, and thus, the economist and the banker weep bitter tears. Why? Because prosperity is ruinous—ruinous, that is, to those who profit from lack.

Walter Burien, in his revelatory piece "The Rock Thrown in the Pond," lifts the veil on the hidden reservoirs of public wealth. He shows us that governments, far from being poor stewards, are cunning hoarders of vast riches, hidden behind obscure accounting. The Magic Money Tree, so often mocked, is real enough, but its fruit is reserved for the few. It is a tree whose roots sink deep into secrecy, nourished by the ignorance of the many.

Yet, the alchemists of finance do not merely hoard wealth; they transmute it. Donald Trump, it is speculated, will pivot America toward a digital gold standard, a new alchemy of bits and bytes. Bitcoin, that intangible gold, promises liberation from central banks, yet may simply replace one master with another. He who has the gold makes the rules, whether the gold be physical or digital. And thus, the golden turd is polished anew, shining brightly with the gleam of artificial scarcity.

Part 2: Oil, Gas, and Mining—The Black Gold Standard

Oil is the blood of modern civilization, and like blood, it is both vital and hidden. The petrodollar, that curious creature born of oil and currency, has long upheld American hegemony. Yet, as our documents remind us, the narrative of peak oil is less a geological truth than a financial fiction. "Peak Oil, The Non-Evidence," insists that scarcity is manufactured, a phantom conjured by those who profit from fear.

The geopolitics of energy is a dance macabre, choreographed by shadowy figures whose faces we rarely see. Michael L Chadwick’s prophetic scenario outlines a grim future where oil becomes the fulcrum of global conflict. Iran, that ancient land, sits atop vast reserves, and thus is marked for doom. General Wesley Clark’s infamous hit list, with Iran as its crown jewel, reveals the ruthless calculus of empire. Oil, that black gold, is both treasure and trap, a source of wealth and a seed of war.

Artificial scarcity, the deliberate withholding of abundance, is the greatest trick played upon humanity. It turns plenty into poverty, peace into conflict, and reason into madness. The narrative of oil scarcity is not about geology—it is about control. For he who controls the flow of oil controls the flow of history itself.

Part 3: Military-Industrial Complex—The Merchants of Fear

War, as Chesterton once observed, is not merely about victory or defeat; it is about the perpetuation of fear. The military-industrial complex thrives not on peace, but on perpetual anxiety. Iran, as noted in your provided reflections, remains the final domino in Wesley Clark’s grim prophecy. Gwyneth Todd, whose insights into geopolitical machinations reveal the depth of deception, warns us that the drums of war beat loudest when peace threatens profits.

The invasion of Iraq, justified by phantom weapons, was but a rehearsal. Iran, now, stands accused by the same accusers, employing the same lies. Caitlin Johnstone, in her incisive critique, calls out the "Assad apologists" narrative, a rhetorical device designed to silence dissent. Propaganda, that oldest and most effective weapon, shapes our consent to slaughter.

Yet, what is war but a financial instrument? It is business by other means, a grotesque marketplace where lives are exchanged for lucre. The military-industrial complex does not merely profit from war—it requires war. Without enemies, real or imagined, its factories would fall silent, its coffers empty. Thus, fear is manufactured alongside tanks and bombs, and sold to a public taught to fear shadows.

Part 4: Media, Propaganda, and Politics—The Theatre of Deception

The modern world is a theatre, and we are the audience deceived by its spectacle. Media, that great magician, conjures illusions of truth from thin air. Propaganda, as your documents eloquently illustrate, is the art of turning lies into accepted wisdom. Gaslighting, that sinister practice of making the sane doubt their sanity, is the political method of our age.

The spectacle, as described in your notes, is not merely entertainment—it is governance. Identity politics, ideological divisions, and manufactured outrage are weapons wielded by elites to divide and rule. Elitism and managerialism, cloaked in the language of progress and compassion, mask a ruthless pursuit of power.

Mary Elizabeth Lease, whose fiery speech "Wall Street Owns The Country" rings as true today as in 1890, understood this well. The media, the politicians, the bankers—all conspire to maintain a system where honesty wears rags and deceit robes. We are told we suffer from overproduction while children starve. We are told abundance is ruinous, while scarcity enriches the few. The theatre of deception plays on, and we applaud our own enslavement.

Part 5: Elitism, Managerialism, Ideology—The Rule of the Few

Chesterton once remarked that the problem with capitalism is not too many capitalists, but too few. Today, we face the tyranny of an elite who govern not by divine right, but by financial might. Ezra Pound, whose economic insights illuminate our condition, warned against the monopolization of money and power. His recommended readings—Alexander Del Mar’s monetary histories, Confucius’ wisdom, Eustace Mullins’ exposé on the Federal Reserve—are antidotes to ignorance.

Elitism and managerialism are two sides of the same coin, minted by those who see themselves as shepherds and the rest as sheep. ESG (Environmental & Social Governance), ostensibly noble, is often a tool of control. Climate change, COVID-19, austerity—each crisis is an opportunity for elites to tighten their grip.

The Trilateral World Fascist Party’s manifesto, as documented by Michael L Chadwick, reveals the endgame—a global governance system imposed through crisis. Iran, oil, digital currency, military conflicts—these are pieces on a chessboard played by invisible hands. The goal is not merely power, but absolute control.

Yet, hope remains. The garden high above casts pearls to our weeds, as Pound poetically reminds us. Truth, though battered, survives. The common man, though deceived, is not yet defeated. Let us, then, reclaim our inheritance of reason and courage. Let us challenge the narratives of scarcity and fear. For in the end, it is the rule of the few that is most fragile, and the resilience of the many that endures.

This series weaves together your provided documents, references, and themes into a cohesive narrative, crafted in homage to Chesterton's insightful and paradoxical style.

Part 1: Money - FIRE (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Energy)

Key Themes:

Peak Oil and Artificial Scarcity: Critically examine the narratives around peak oil, referencing "Peak Oil, The Non-Evidence" and "Artificial Scarcity, Black Gold?" from your provided documents. Discuss how scarcity is manufactured to maintain economic control.
Housing and Financialization: Refer to the provided poem "The Oyster" by Eimar O’Duffy, highlighting the critique of financial elites' manipulation of abundance into artificial scarcity, particularly in affordable housing markets.
Walter Burien - "The Rock Thrown in the Pond": Analyze Burien’s insights on governmental financial transparency, solvency ratios, and the hidden wealth of public institutions, linking it to broader economic manipulation.
Monetary Control and Digital Gold: Explore the potential shift to digital gold standards (Bitcoin), referencing Donald Trump's speculated monetary policies and the implications for global financial stability.

Part 2: Oil, Gas, and Mining (OGAM)

Key Themes:

Petrodollar Hegemony: Discuss the strategic importance of oil in maintaining US dollar dominance, referencing "Petro Dollar Hegemony: Addiction to Oil."
Energy Geopolitics: Connect the geopolitical strategies outlined by Michael L Chadwick regarding the Middle East, specifically Iran's critical role in global energy security and the implications for international relations.
Resource Scarcity and Economic Warfare: Evaluate how narratives of resource scarcity (oil, rare minerals) are leveraged as economic warfare tools, drawing from provided insights into artificial scarcity and peak oil skepticism.

Part 3: Military-Industrial Complex (MIC)

Key Themes:

Iran and Wesley Clark’s Hit List: Analyze the geopolitical strategy behind the targeting of Iran, using General Wesley Clark’s revelation about the planned military interventions.
Wars as Economic Instruments: Reference the provided articles discussing the military-industrial complex, including "The Military Industrial Complex and Brexit," and Gwyneth Todd's insights on geopolitical warfare.
Narratives of Security and Fear: Discuss how narratives around terrorism, national security, and WMDs have historically justified military spending and interventions, referencing "Fair Game" and Caitlin Johnstone’s critiques.

Part 4: Media, Propaganda, and Politics

Key Themes:

Manufacturing Consent: Highlight the role of media and propaganda in shaping public opinion on issues like war, economic policy, and social division, referencing the provided "Propaganda" sections and "The Spectacle."
Gaslighting and Misinformation: Examine the techniques of gaslighting used by political elites and media, as mentioned in your provided documents.
Divide and Rule Tactics: Discuss how identity politics and ideological divisions are exploited to maintain elite power, referencing "Elitism, Managerialism, Ideology, Divide and Rule."

Part 5: Elitism, Managerialism, Ideology, Divide and Rule

Key Themes:

Elitism and Economic Control: Use Mary Elizabeth Lease's speech "Wall Street Owns The Country" to illustrate historic and contemporary examples of elite economic domination.
Technocracy and Managerialism: Discuss the rise of technocratic governance and ESG (Environmental & Social Governance) frameworks as tools of elite control, referencing provided ESG discussions.
Ideological Control and Social Engineering: Explore how ideological narratives (e.g., austerity, climate change, COVID-19 policies) are employed to engineer consent and compliance, referencing "COVID-19," "Coronavirus Scamdemic," and "Man Made Global Warming."
Ezra Pound’s Economic Insights: Integrate Ezra Pound’s economic theories and recommended readings (Del Mar, Confucius, Mullins), emphasizing the intellectual critique of monetary control and elitist manipulation.