Posted originally on Apr 23, 2025 by Martin Armstrong
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been scheming to finalize the Pandemic Treaty to ensure global cohesion during the next pandemic. Over 190 member nations have agreed to surrender sovereignty in the name of public health, permitting an unelected organization of individuals to detail how they will respond to the next round of government imposed biological warfare.
WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who is not a medical doctor but a Klaus Schwab appointee, declared this as a global victory. Interestingly, Schwab resigned as soon as the treaty was finalized. “The nations of the world made history in Geneva today,” Tedros declared. “In reaching consensus on the Pandemic Agreement, not only did they put in place a generational accord to make the world safer, they have also demonstrated that multilateralism is alive and well, and that in our divided world, nations can still work together to find common ground, and a shared response to shared threats.
The One Health approach defines this treaty, which vaguely recognizes that all life on this planet is connected and therefore, under their rationale, requires a unified approach to problems. The WHO cooperates with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to form the “Quadripartite” partnership that aims to promote the One Health agenda. The One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP), controlled by the WHO, provides “the science” to guide all mandates.
This treaty provides a group of unelected officials with immense power. There are new financial terms outlined under the new treaty. Manufacturers producing pandemic-related products now must allocate 10% of production to the WHO at no cost, and they must deduce costs by 10% for the WHO as well. Members already pay annual fees to the WHO, but they will now be required to pool funding into a centralized financial mechanism (CFM).
Governments and international organizations will be expected to pay into the CFM. Developed nations will be forced to pay for others as each member has “common but differentiated responsibilities” based on GDP. However, there are discussions that private entities may also be forced to pay to ensure financial preparedness. The funds will be allocated at the direction of the unelected officials at the Quadripartite.
The WHO ensured that there was no transparency during COVID-19. The organization continually protected China at the direction of the Chinese Communist Party, despite the United States being the top donor to the organization. The White House has finally dispelled the COVID narrative perpetuated by “the science” and unelected organizations. They can and will do this again.
Social Distancing: The “6 feet apart” social distancing recommendation — which shut down schools and small business across the country — was arbitrary and not based on science. During closed door testimony, Dr. Fauci testified that the guidance “sort of just appeared.”
Mask Mandates: There was no conclusive evidence that masks effectively protected Americans from COVID-19. Public health officials flipped-flopped on the efficacy of masks without providing Americans scientific data — causing a massive uptick in public distrust.
Lockdowns: Prolonged lockdowns caused immeasurable harm to not only the American economy, but also to the mental and physical health of Americans, with a particularly negative effect on younger citizens. Rather than prioritizing the protection of the most vulnerable populations, federal and state government policies forced millions of Americans to forgo crucial elements of a healthy and financially sound life.
The World Health Organization: The WHO’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was an abject failure because it caved to pressure from the Chinese Communist Party and placed China’s political interests ahead of its international duties. Further, the WHO’s newest effort to solve the problems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic — via a “Pandemic Treaty” — may harm the United States.
COVID-19 Misinformation: Public health officials often mislead the American people through conflicting messaging, knee-jerk reactions, and a lack of transparency. Most egregiously, the federal government demonized alternative treatments and disfavored narratives, such as the lab leak theory, in a shameful effort to coerce and control the American people’s health decisions.
When those efforts failed, the Biden Administration resorted to “outright censorship—coercing and colluding with the world’s largest social media companies to censor all COVID-19-related dissent.”
Not a single person has been held responsible for one of the worst humanitarian crises in history. The now former chair of the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab, repeatedly stated that the pandemic would provide an opportunity for a Great Reset where one global entity will reign supreme. The WEF partnered with Bill Gates to co-host EVENT 201—a mock trial for the COVID-19 pandemic, one year before it began. The world is a stage, and we are the puppets that they control. The WHO was not directly involved in Event 201; however, Bill Gates is now the WHO’s primary donor, following the US’s departure.
The WHO requires a 12-month waiting period before a country can formally be removed from the alliance under the WHO Constitution. Donald Trump withdrew on January 20, 2025, with WHO membership officially ending on January 23, 2026. The disease cycle has honed in on 2026 as a major event. I am not saying that Disease X, the next pandemic outlined by the WHO, will occur before that timeframe, but the correlations are undeniable.
Posted originally on Apr 23, 2025 by Martin Armstrong
Hungary’s Viktor Orban is fighting declining birth rates with a “population first” agenda that will make parenthood more affordable. “We are building the world’s first family-centered economy,” Orban proclaimed. One of the first steps will be eliminating taxes for mothers.
Mothers with one child will be exempt from paying income tax until they turn 30, while women with two or more children will be exempt from the tax indefinitely. Around 600,000 mothers will currently benefit from the one-child exemption, with another 250,000 expected to benefit from the two or more exemption criteria.
“This is not just a reform; it’s the dawn of a new era for Hungary’s economy,” the prime minister stated.
Hungary reported its lowest birth rate since 1949 last year, with only 77,500 births or a 9.1% YoY decline, according to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. Anyafalva Maternity Application conducted a study to ask potential parents why they planned to have no or fewer children. Around 52.9% stated that economic struggles were preventing them from having or expanding their family, and 43.8% noted work-related issues. Childcare and inflation, food inflation in particular, were also cited as causes.
Yet, Hungary’s population has been on the decline since the 1980s. At the current rate, the nation will be short 1 million citizens by 2050. The fertility rate remains around 1.34-1.59 children per woman. Another issue is that 7% of Hungarians, or 700,000 people, live abroad. This is especially prevalent with young professionals and skilled laborers, fueling the decline of the economy. Hungary’s private sector is currently short 60,000 workers, with shortages prevalent in health, education, and IT. Hungary’s per capita income is low amongst EU member nations, with 20% of the population at risk of poverty.
Orban has plans to attract Hungarians back home. Housing loan interest rates will now be capped at 5%. There are discussions of capping food prices as well, providing loans to expecting parents, housing subsidies, and even monthly cash payouts.
Eliminating taxes on mothers should be a no-brainer, but Orban is teetering on socialism by attempting to provide government subsidies to the population. Price controls DO NOT WORK. The government should not be permitted to invade the private sector.
Let’s take a look at Venezuela. Hugo Chávez implemented price controls to combat inflation, but it backfired and caused the nation to experience one of the highest rates of inflation in the world. The government arbitrarily set prices without taking note of demand, supply, or the cost taken on by the private sector. Business was no longer profitable, and small mom-and-pop stores disappeared. Those that remained could barely operate and experienced severe shortages of basic goods like food. The people panicked and began to hoard what they could, as they did not know when the goods would be available again. The same disaster occurred in the Soviet Union under Gosplan. Whether it is communism or socialism, any method that decimates the free market ends in an economic collapse.
Hungary also has a massive pension problem and an aging population. The government allocated between HUF 7,200 billion and HUF 7,700 billion in 2025, an increase of 655 billion from 2024. This year, Hungary’s overall budget deficit is expected to reach 4% of GDP. Then add the fact that they are an EU member nation, and despite Orban’s protests, they are forced by Brussels to continue aiding Ukraine indefinitely. Then you have Ukraine infringing on Hungary’s agriculture and energy sectors. Simply put, the government does not have the resources to hand out big payouts or expand its social programs.
“This will be a huge expense, but the reviving economy, the measures to support businesses, and full employment combined are capable of paying for this in a way that the budget deficit and public debt both decline,” he said. Government spending must be reformed before anything can be assessed. Inflation will persist, and capping prices ensures absolute failure. I have never agreed with the income tax in general, so the aspect of eliminating that burden for mothers is perhaps the only solid part of the plan.
Posted originally on Apr 23, 2025 by Martin Armstrong
Supply chain constraints have begun as a result of companies wishing to avoid US-implemented tariffs. Germany-based DHL has suspended all business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments exceeding $800. The logistics company cited “multi-day transit delays” as its main reason for ceasing services. Business-to-business shipments are expected to experience delays, and packages valued below $800 will remain unaffected.
DHL is one of many carriers that are refusing to accept higher export costs. Hong Kong Post suspended all sea freight shipments to the US. Air freight shipments will halt on April 27, excluding documents. “The US is unreasonable, bullying and imposing tariffs abusively,” the Hong Kong government said in the statement. “The public in Hong Kong should be prepared to pay exorbitant and unreasonable fees due to the US’s unreasonable and bullying acts.” Businesses must now use private couriers to deliver packages, ensuring a rise in costs for consumers.
FedEx told CNN it’s “business as usual” and will continue its international courier service. FedEx experienced a significant revenue decline in FY2024, with a decline of $87.69 billion, with the cost of revenue dropping $68.74 billion. FedEx announced a 5.9% rate hike for US package and freight services in January before tariffs were announced.
UPS will also continue services, but again, expect shipping costs to rise. The company has provided numerous resources to businesses that wish to reroute their shipments or adjust inventory to avoid tariffs. The company stated it will aim to minimize disruptions during this trade war, but anyone who has dealt with customs knows that the government is in no rush to assist businesses expediting shipments.
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), beginning on May 2, will require all shipments from China to undergo full entry documentation and duty payments regardless of value. Postal shipments will cost a $25 to $50 fee per parcel or 30% tariff if duties are not pre-paid. Customs will review the original country of origin documentation to ensure that transshipped goods through third nations are taxed. Goods coming from Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) will be able to avoid these fees. This is not an option for many small businesses or drop shipping companies seeking to sell to Americans. Nearshoring is also rising in popularity with sellers aiming to lower shipping costs by going through Mexico.
Expect documentation bottlenecks at customs as everyone adjusts to new regulations. There was a customs gridlock during the February de minimis pause this year, with millions of parcels overwhelming the system. Many expect this to happen once more as there will be a rush of orders before May 2.
The fragmentation of Canada is bubbling beneath the surface, as we see in the United States as well as in Europe. There is a huge divide between LEFT and RIGHT politics, and never since the late 19th Century to the 1920 period has there ever been such a stark political divide.
There was such a rise in Progressive Socialism that Teddy Roosevelt abandoned the Republican Party, splitting off to create the Progressive Party, also known as the Bull Moose Party, in 1912 following a split within the Republican Party.
There was an ideological split with President William Howard Taft, and these ideas led to the Income Tax in 1913. Roosevelt, a progressive Republican, grew disillusioned with Taft’s conservative policies, such as his support for the Payne-Aldrich Tariff (which raised rates and angered progressives) and his handling of the Ballinger-Pinchot Affair (a dispute over conservation that portrayed Taft as anti-environmental). Roosevelt believed Taft had abandoned progressive reforms
Roosevelt sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1912 but lost to Taft at a contentious convention. Alleging corruption and delegate theft, Roosevelt and his supporters walked out, forming the Progressive Party to continue his Marxist-style agenda. His Progressive Platform was called the “New Nationalism” platform, advocating for:
Strong federal regulation of corporations and monopolies.
Women’s suffrage.
Workers’ rights (minimum wage, workers’ compensation).
Direct election of senators.
Primary elections to reduce political corruption, with candidates selected as in Parliamentary systems.
Social welfare programs (e.g., pensions, child labor laws).
The party aimed to unify reformers and address growing public demand for economic fairness and government accountability during the Progressive Era. It was launched in August 1912 at the Chicago convention, where Roosevelt was nominated for president. The split in Republican votes between Roosevelt (27%) and Taft (23%) handed victory to Democrat Woodrow Wilson, who signed the income tax into law in 1913. Despite losing, the Progressive Party’s ideas influenced later reforms, such as the New Deal and Progressive Era amendments (e.g., direct Senate elections, income tax).
The party dissolved by 1916, but its platform left a lasting mark on U.S. progressive politics. Roosevelt’s campaign highlighted the power of third-party movements to shift national discourse, even in defeat.
We have reached the critical 112-year half-cycle of FAR-LEFT Progressiveness. It is going crazy everywhere. Now, the famous Democratic Advisor James Carville has come out and said the Democratic Party should split. They lost as Teddy Roosevelt lost, and they are taking the Democratic Party with them. We see the same in Canada with Carney. Europe has also gone extreme to the left, censoring free speech to maintain its ideas.
Throughout History – it is ALWAYS the Left that Destroys Civilization
Posted originally on CTH on April 23, 2025 | Sundance
President Trump takes questions from the assembled press pool in the oval office at the conclusion of the ceremony swearing in Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman. WATCH (prompted):
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