Joe Biden Nominates DC Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson As Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Here Is the Backstory


Posted originally on the conservative tree house on February 25, 2022 | sundance | 199 Comments

A more accurate headline would be Barack Obama and James Clyburn nominate Ketanji Brown-Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, but details, details.

As we outlined since January 6, 2021, the nomination of Judge Brown-Jackson to the Supreme Court was a foregone conclusion, the only issue was the timing {GO DEEP}.  The 10th Anniversary of Trayvon Martin provides the opportunity.  Additionally, in order for Obama/Clyburn to get to KBJ, they had to shift Merrick Garland out of his judicial chair. That’s the largest part of the reason why we have Attorney General Merrick Garland.

All of the political moves follow a pattern and script, you just need a solid mental reference library to see them.  The game is rigged folks, and the most accurate definition of the ‘business of DC politics‘ is the strategic presentation of an illusion of choice.

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KBJ was put into the planning book back in February 2020, yes, 2020!

It was February 25th, 2020, to be precise, just four days before the South Carolina Democrat primary.  South Carolina Representative James Clyburn went backstage at the presidential debate and told Biden, “You’ve had a couple of opportunities to mention naming a Black woman to the Supreme Court,” Clyburn lectured his friend of nearly half a century, like a schoolteacher scolding a child. “I’m telling you, don’t you leave the stage tonight without making it known that you will do that.” {link}

Unbeknownst to Biden at the time, just two days earlier Barack Obama and James Clyburn came to an agreement and created the most consequential alliance of the 2020 Democrat campaign.  Barack Obama the figurative and ideological leader of the movement known as “Black Lives Matter”, and James Clyburn the figurative and ideological leader of the political construct within the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, had struck a deal.

Obama and Clyburn really had no choice but to come to an agreement and form the alliance.  If they did not act fast, Bernie Sanders was gaining momentum, and they could not have Sanders at the top of the 2020 ticket, because he was too outside the club system which was now almost exclusively focused on racial identity as a tool for political power.

A Bernie Sanders -vs- Donald Trump general election would have been a disaster; and it would be almost impossible for the racial operatives in the key precincts [Atlanta (GA), Philly (PA), Clark County (NV), Wayne County (Mich), Madison (WI)] to feel inspired enough to risk themselves and commit fraud to help Bernie win.

To get rid of Sanders, BLM and AME aligned.  This was the actual moment when Hillary Clinton was cast into the pit of irrelevance in Democrat politics.

Within the agreement, Obama and Clyburn selected Biden as the tool they could easily control to deliver on their larger, progressive, leftist intentions.

A few days later, James Clyburn then endorsed Biden while Barack Obama began making phone calls telling each of the other candidates to drop out in sequence and support Biden or else the club would destroy them.  The only one told not to drop out yet was Elizabeth Warren, as she would be needed as the insurance policy, the splitter against Bernie Sanders.

Each of the candidates was promised the traditional indulgences for toeing the party line, and the rest is history.  Joe Biden wandered around doing what everyone told him to do, which was mostly stay in his basement and let the club work on his behalf, until the club delivered the nomination.

Inside that process, the strategic map was modified to ensure Ketanji Brown-Jackson would advance to the Supreme Court.

With Biden installed, he would select Merrick Garland as his Attorney General.  Judge Garland was an important judge on the important DC Circuit Court.  Garland’s replacement would need to be a Senate confirmed seat for that court.  Brown-Jackson would be put into Garland’s open spot. {Go Deep}

As a standalone Supreme Court nominee, Brown-Jackson would have been a radical pick.  Justice Brown-Jackson is a known activist in the DC District Court; however, with this maneuver she could get through nomination easier and then sit on the highest court for thirty years.

Once Brown-Jackson was Senate confirmed for the DC Circuit Court, the countdown began until she was elevated as a Supreme Court nomination to replace Justice Stephen Bryer, now 83-years-old.  The Senate has no political ammunition to block or not confirm the radical SCOTUS pick, because she was confirmed a few months before with support from Republicans.

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The People Do Not Want War


Armstrong Economics Blog/War Re-Posted Feb 25, 2022 by Martin Armstrong

Putin wants a war, but the people do not. Russians gathered in over 44 cities to protest the war on Thursday, despite knowing that there would be consequences. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs vowed to take “all necessary measures to ensure public order.” Russia has notoriously harsh protesting laws and any opposition to the Kremlin is instantly stifled.

“One should be aware of the negative legal consequences of these actions in the form of prosecution up to criminal liability,” the Ministry noted. “The Russian Interior Ministry warns that any provocative actions, aggression toward police officers, and failure to obey their legitimate demands will be immediately prevented. People committing such offenses will be detained and held liable.”

Despite the warnings, people took to the streets to demand peace. Independent monitoring group OVD-Info believes that at least 850 people have been arrested so far, and that number is rising by the hour. Anyone opposing the war will be detained, as reports are surfacing of police visiting activists’ homes.

This is exactly what Trudeau did to the people protesting in Canada. From an outsider’s perspective, it may seem like everyone supports a government’s actions be it vaccine mandates or war. The truth of the matter is that the people have no say in the matter. Russians do not necessarily want a war, but the people representing them do.

Ukraine Arming Citizens


Armstrong Economics Blog/War Re-Posted Feb 25, 2022 by Martin Armstrong

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s president, has acknowledged that his military is not able to ward off Russia’s invasion and is asking citizens to participate in the war. In 2022, world leaders use social media to speak to their citizens. “We will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country. Be ready to support Ukraine in the squares of our cities,” Zelenskyy tweeted, indicating that he is preparing for an all-out on-the-ground war.

Before Russia launched their attack, Ukraine’s president stated, “If they [Russia] attack, if they try to take our county – our freedom, our lives, the lives of our children – we will be defending ourselves… As you attack, it will be our faces you see, not our backs.” Zelenskyy also recently reported that his calls to Russia have gone unanswered. Negotiations are no longer an option.

According to estimates, private gun ownership in Ukraine averages 6.6 firearms per 100 people. Russians have already breached the nation’s capital, seized Chernobyl, and are rapidly expanding into every area of Ukraine. Citizens fighting trained armed forces will lead to a massacre. Hundreds of soldiers have died in the initial attack and the death toll will only rise. Ukraine requested that its citizens take up arms against the Russians on the first day of the invasion, indicating Ukraine lost the war before it began.

Poland Has Opened Borders to Ukrainians Fleeing


Armstrong Economics Blog/War Re-Posted Feb 25, 2022 by Martin Armstrong

The following message has been shared countless times on social media over the last 24 hours:

Dear Ukrainians!

I heard on social media that there is fake news being spread (most likely by Russia-backed trolls) that the Polish border is closed.

It’s a lie.

If you seek asylum – go towards the Polish border. We are ready for your arrival. We have reception points ready at the border where you can find shelter, food, medical and legal aid.

The Polish government launched a dedicated site to help you: ua.gov.pl

Please share this information if you know anyone seeking help right now.

EDIT: YOU DON’T NEED A VISA TO PASS THROUGH THE POLISH BORDER. ALL YOU NEED IS A PASSPORT. VISAS ARE SUSPENDED! YOU DON’T NEED THEM FOR THE TIME BEING!!!!!!

EDIT2: as proof that you no longer need a visa:

• ⁠in Ukrainian https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/ukraina—ua • ⁠in English https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/ukraina-en

CDC Using PCR Tests for Genomic Sequencing


Armstrong Economics Blog/Disease Re-Posted Feb 25, 2022 by Martin Armstrong

The CDC posted a “fun fact” on Twitter on February 16 that actually incriminated the agency for misusing personal data. Almost everyone has taken some form of a COVID test by this stage in the staged pandemic. It is safe to assume most thought the nose swabs would be destroyed. But no, the CDC will be using your personal DNA for genomic sequencing.

The CDC posted the video below to show a version of what they are doing with your private information. Consent was not provided to the CDC to use personal information in this manner. This should be illegal. Where was the data sent and processed? Why did the agency fail to be transparent about its plan to study our personal DNA?

Majority of US Democrats Approve of Trudeau Freezing Bank Accounts


Armstrong Economics Blog/Politics Re-Posted Feb 24, 2022 by Martin Armstrong

If it happened there, it could happen anywhere. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has waged war against his own people, freezing their accounts, throwing them in jail, confiscating their pets, silencing journalists, and labeling everyone who dares to disagree with him a domestic terrorist. He will stop at nothing to stifle free speech from anyone with an opposing view.

People said that they were surprised these actions could occur in Canada, but they could occur anywhere as there is a collective thought process among liberals who dream of handing their freedoms over to a dictator with a nice smile. A new poll by Trafalgar Group and Convention of States Action show that 65% of Democrats approve of Trudeau’s actions.

Around 87% of Republicans disapproved of the authoritarian response to the protestors. Of those who did not identify as Republican or Democrat, 74% disapproved. This is a huge contrast to the 17% disapproval rate among Democrat voters. There is hope for the next generation as 100% of people between 25 and 34 years of age disapproved of the blatant tyranny.

If Democrats could have frozen the bank accounts of the January 6 protestors, they would have, but they turned a blind eye to the destructive Black Lives Matter protests as it supported their beliefs and social agenda. Only 17% of Democrats polled stated that they disapproved of what is happening in Canada. Do the majority of Democrats who approve of these gutless tactics understand that the day will come when the government will turn on them too?

“First They Came” by Pastor Martin Niemöller

First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me

80% of Car Buyers Now Pay Above MSRP


Armstrong Economics Blog/Inflation Re-Posted Feb 24, 2022 by Martin Armstrong

Owning a car is quickly becoming a luxury as prices soar. The auto parts and chip shortage paired with the supply chain crisis has caused demand to surpass available vehicles. Check out the Kelley Blue Book pricing for a vehicle and then compare it with a dealer’s pricing. The differences are astounding. CNN reported that 80% of new car buyers paid over the manufacturer’s suggested retail price last month.

Last year at this time, only 2% of buyers paid above asking. Gone are the days when a buyer could negotiate for a car. Car dealerships have seen cars sell within days of going on the lot. In fact, a friend of mine was browsing for cars not long ago. She went back to the same dealership less than two weeks later, and they had a completely different inventory of available cars.

The average car price is now $45,717, representing a $6,000 (15%) increase from January 2021 and a $7,500 increase from the first month of 2020. Numerous automakers have scaled back production due to supply shortages, and industry experts expect the trend of paying above asking to continue for the remainder of the year.

Used car prices are also soaring, which could be a bit of good news for those who need to upgrade. Dealerships often make more money on financing than on the vehicle itself. You do not need to finance through a car dealership and can shop around with different lenders for the best price. Dealerships also typically tend to offer lower prices for trade-in vehicles than what you would receive in an independent sale. Expect the trend of overpriced vehicles to continue until inventories stabilize.

New Interview – The New World Order Desperate as Plan Falls Apart


Armstrong Economics Blog/Armstrong in the Media Re-Posted Feb 24, 2022 by Martin Armstrong

Click here to watch Martin Armstrong’s latest interview with Greg Hunter of USA Watchdog.

A message from Mr. Hunter:

Legendary financial and geopolitical cycle analyst Martin Armstrong thinks the New World Order’s so-called “Great Reset” plan for humanity is falling apart, and the globalists are becoming increasingly “desperate.” Armstrong explains, “They are basically desperate at this stage. I don’t think they anticipate the amount of resistance that they are getting. It’s not just with the truckers in Canada, but this is starting everywhere. There has been an awful lot of resistance consistently that the press does not cover in virtually every city throughout Europe. . . . . They never step out and talk to the people because we are too stupid to actually have an opinion. They know better. This is what Klause Schwab (top globalist at the World Economic Forum) does. He is far more sophisticated than people realize. He has methodically gone out and created his young global leaders. He is basically sticking people in government positions that are loyal to him. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is one of them. . . . They think communism is a step up, and the last time this was attempted, it led to the death of 200 million people. This is absurd. . . . You are not allowed to think freely. That’s what communism really is. . . . You don’t realize this whole thing we are going through right now is the same thing. This is cancel culture. Someone said something I don’t like, and that was 20 years ago, so cancel them. This is exactly what took place in communism. You are destroying the right to speak freely.”

The so-called “Great Reset” is all about control and tyranny. Armstrong says, “Just look at Canada. Trudeau is one of Klaus Schwab’s young global leaders. The worst countries have leaders that have graduated from his school. Make everybody comply, and if they don’t, crush them to the ground.”

The only good news is, according to Armstrong and his “Socrates” computer analysis, this is “not going to work out well for the globalists pushing communism.” Armstrong says, “With Karl Marx, at the time, people owned nothing. Schwab is saying, ‘You will own nothing and you will be happy.’ This is absurd because what you are doing is creating a fake image. Schwab is saying I am going to relieve you of all your debt. . . . That is a front because the government has gone to the point of no return. What you have to understand here is it is really the government that has to default. What I have said is, look, governments are going to have to default because this is no longer sustainable.”

Armstrong predicted last year, “The financial system has come to an end.”

Armstrong says you can expect much higher inflation and much higher interest rates by the end of 2022.

Armstrong also talks in detail about the following subjects: Russia, Ukraine, the push for war, a cycle of mass human die-off just getting started, along with gold, silver, and what the common man needs to stock up on and a lot more. (There is much more in the 1 hour and 8-minute interview.)

REPORT: Biden Expected to Announce Supreme Court Nominee Friday


Posted originally on the conservative tree house on February 25, 2022 | Sundance | 12 Comments

Several DC-centric media people are indicating that Joe Biden is scheduled to announce his replacement for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on Friday.  The timing would make sense as the nominee would attend next Tuesday’s state of the union speech.

Additionally, as to the timing and likelihood of selection, Mr. Objectib Ebidense weighed in yesterday [SEE HERE] with his recommendation, which not coincidentally lines up with our March 2021 prediction of why the people behind Obama told Biden to pick Garland as Attorney General.

Mr. Objectib Ebidense giving the nod means the AME network has been informed and Democrat James Clyburn together with Barack Obama has positioned the nominee exactly as we would expect.  Everything now is just a matter of execution of the plan from years past.

[The Map Was Laid Out in March 2021]

Everything going all the way back to specifically selected Garland for AG was done with this plan in mind.

There is a possibility it might not be KBJ.  However, with Mr. Objectib Ebidense in the picture yesterday, the alignment of Clyburn and the AME network, along with KBJ being the Obama favorite AND KBJ’s brother-in-law being former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s brother (which gives her the nod from the Senate DeceptiCon class), the likelihood of the nominee not being KBJ diminishes.

There’s also the 10-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin for the cherry on the narrative cake.

If the beltway insiders are correct, we should know today.

CDC Expected to Drop Mask Guidance That Nobody Pays Attention To


Posted originally on the conservative tree house on February 24, 2022 | Sundance | 303 Comments

According to the Associated Press, the CDC is likely to strongly loosen their mask guidance tomorrow, dropping the recommendation that masks should be worn indoors.   That said, I’m not sure how many places even have a mask wearing policy any longer.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday will announce a change to the metrics it uses to determine whether to recommend face coverings, shifting from looking at COVID-19 case counts to a more holistic view of risk from the coronavirus to a community. Under current guidelines, masks are recommended for people residing in communities of substantial or high transmission — roughly 95% of U.S. counties, according to the latest data. (read more)

Is anyone wearing masks where you are?