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Nov 20 2024

Boris Johnson Spurs on War in Ukraine


Posted originally on Nov 20, 2024 by Martin Armstrong 

BorisZelensky

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reemerges from the shadows whenever he hears word that a war may be winding down. He played an instrumental role in persuading Zelensky not to negotiate a peace treaty with Russia, and now he is proposing immediate NATO membership for Ukraine, which is the official onset of World War III.

A chip off the old block, Boris takes after his father, Stanley Johnson, who is from the same club as Bill Gates’ father and a eugenicist. Stanley worked for the Rockefeller Foundation in New York. Johnson and Rockefeller have the same population reduction goals as Gates. They somehow justify the need for a reduction of 70 million people from the population in Britain to 10 million to enhance economic growth. Stanley was also a proponent of climate change before it really gained traction in the mainstream community.

Johnson Bill Gates

Back on June 3, 2020, I announced that I would not support Boris Johnson and that I saw him as a threat to Britain. I had my reasons behind the curtain, which I was unprepared to express fully. However, as they say, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Here, we have Boris following his father’s depopulation ideas, as is the case with Bill Gates following his father. Quite honestly, I do not understand that.

Johnson is the man who made that emergency trip to Ukraine when Zelensky was considering a peace deal with Russia, urging him to continue the endless war. All the neocons are in a mad rush to arm and fund Ukraine before Trump returns in January. Now, Johnson wants to give $500 billion in a “loan” and force NATO to enact Article V. At the same time, Zelensky is telling the press that he is willing to keep the war alive after 1,000 days of death and destruction. It’s past the point that Zelensky could even stop the war if tried. He sold out Ukraine and it is too late.

And here we have Boris resurfacing from the swamp once again to urge NATO to permit Ukraine to join.  “That means we must have the courage and logic to give the Ukrainians the security guarantee that they need and announce a date in the near future by which Ukraine will join NATO,” Johnson said, also adding that Ukraine needs another $500 BILLION–$500 BILLION. For what reason? He believes it can come in the form of a lend-lease obligation, but how can they expect Ukraine to pay off all of its debt without conquering Russia and amassing its fortune? That is what these neocons believe is possible – a Russian takeover.

Nov 19 2024

Taxing Crypto to Fund Climate Change


Posted originally on Nov 18, 2024 by Martin Armstrong 

Cryptocurrency bitcoin basket

The elite gathered at the UN’s COP29 in Azerbaijan to discuss how to extort the people to fund their climate change agenda. Numerous nations believe that cryptocurrencies and plastics must be levied from developed nations who are deemed the highest polluting economies.

The “expert’s” assumption is that $5.2 billion could be generated by taxing cryptocurrencies due to “the high energy demand of crypto mining,” that releases those dreaded emissions. A separate report stated that a crypto tax could rake in tens of billions per year – hence why I call crypto a bureaucrat’s dream as they can easily track where funds are coming and going.

The Global Solidarity Leviestask force launched in November of last year at COP28 with the primary goal of forcing the world to implement levies to fight climate change. The task force is co-chaired by Kenya, Barbados, and France presently. The European Commission is on board, as is the United Nations, World Bank, OECD, G20, African Union, Coalition of Finance Ministers, and the International Monetary Fund. They are exploring widespread taxation on aviation, fossil fuels, plastics, cryptocurrencies, maritime shipping, and now cryptos. Concrete proposals will be launched in November 2025.

Climate Change Tree

They believe that hundreds of billions in additional taxes should be redistributed to poor nations who are disproportionately affected by climate change. How will they change the naturally occurring cycle of nature? They have no idea but they know they need your money to do so.

I recently reported how the World Bank cannot account for $41 BILLION in funds designated for climate change. Oxfam had to blow the whistle after conducting a private audit. The World Bank controls 52% of the total flow of climate funding from all multilateral banks combined. This is outright fraud. That amount could not possibly go “missing” due to an oversight or miscalculation.

Similar to these proxy wars, absolutely no one knows where or how these funds are being spent. Yet, it is our responsibility to fund these initiatives when it is becoming increasingly clear that the entire climate agenda is a SCAM. They are coming for everything they perceive produces emissions. Could agriculture be next? Will we have a set allotment of breaths we may take per day? The climate scheme will continue to spread so long as governments see they are able to extort the people with no repercussions.

Nov 2 2024

Stephen Moore: How the Biden/Harris Regime Tanked Our Economy & How Trump Will Fix It


Posted originally on Rumble By Charlie Kirk show on: Nov 1, 2024 at 15:00 pm EST

Nov 2 2024

1999 WEC Intro Dot.COM Bubble & Why Commodies Declined


Posted originally on Nov 2, 2024 By Martin Armstrong 

Oct 26 2024

Interview: Martin Armstrong Warns: IMF to Replace the Dollar with XRP, XLM – BRICS Economic Reset is Here!


Posted originally on Oct 26, 2024 By Martin Armstrong |  

Oct 24 2024

New Tax Brackets for 2025 – Last Year of Trump Tax Cuts


Posted originally on Oct 24, 2024 By Martin Armstrong |  

IRS building

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released new tax bracket information for 2025. Most tax thresholds increased by 2.8% compared to 2024. The report, released ahead of the election, claims these changes will prevent “bracket creep” where inflation propels taxpayers into higher brackets. However, the tax breaks imposed under former President Donald Trump come to an end after 2025 if no action is taken and this could be the lowest tax season for many years to come.

The bottom 10% level now applies to those earning up to $11,925 for single filers and $23,850 for married couples filing jointly. The top 37% rate covers incomes over $626,350 for single filers and $751,600 for married couples filing jointly. The standard deduction has risen to $15,000 for single filers, up from $14,600 in 2024, while married couples can claim $30,000, up from $29,200.

The 2.8% modification for 2025 is less than the inflation adjustments made in recent years when we saw an adjustment of 5.4% in 2024 and 7.1% for 2023.

Now, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 enacted by Trump will expire next year if Congress fails to take action. If this legislation expires, we will revert to pre-2017 tax levels. The media highlights that the dreaded rich would be forced back into a 39.6% tax bracket compared to the 37% they now pay, but everyone could see a sharp rise in the money they owe Uncle Sam.

The state and local tax (SALT) deduction would also expire. This program currently places a $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions. State and local governments would have the ability to raise taxes if this is repealed. Some agencies estimate reversing this measure would up federal revenues by $1.1 trillion over the next decade – they’re eager to destroy this provision.

A reversal of TCJA would bring standard deductions down to $16,525 for joint filers and the personal exemption rate would be $5,272. Small businesses were awarded a 0% deduction under TCJA for S-corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships. Twenty percent is significant for small businesses that are largely struggling to stay afloat in this economy.

Trump’s tax plan actually increased the child tax credit, doubling it from $1,000 to $2,000 not adjusted for inflation. Brookings Institute believes that repealing this measure would make the real value of this credit 25% lower than 2017 due to inflation.

Estate tax exemptions doubled under Trump’s tax plan. If this measure dies the exemption will be about $14.3 million for married couples and $7 million for individuals.

The government will become more totalitarian as it sees costs rise significantly in the face of war. Per usual, the people of the United States will be expected to foot the bill. The last revolution began through taxation. It is a matter of time before we see how the next one begins.

Marginal tax brackets for tax year 2025

Single filers

The table shows the income brackets for married couples filing jointly for the 2025 tax year.

 
Taxable incomeTax rate
$11,925 or less10%
$11,926 to $48,475$1,192.50
Plus 12% of amount over $11,925
$48,476 to $103,350$5,578.50
Plus 22% of amount over $48,475
$103,351 to $197,300$17,651
Plus 24% of amount over $103,350
$197,301 to $250,525$40,199
Plus 32% of amount over $197,300
$250,526 to $626,350$57,231
Plus 35% of amount over $250,525
$626,351 and above$188,769.75
Plus 37% of amount over $626,350

Source: IRS

Marginal tax brackets for tax year 2025

Married filing jointly

The table shows the income brackets for married couples filing jointly for the 2025 tax year.

 
Taxable incomeTax rate
$23,850 or less10%
$394,601 to $501,050$80,398
Plus 32% of amount over $394,600
$206,701 to $394,600$35,302
Plus 24% of amount over $206,700
$751,601 and above$202,154.50
Plus 37% of amount over $751,600
$23,851 to $96,950$2,385
Plus 12% of amount over $23,850
$501,051 to $751,600$114,462
Plus 35% of amount over $501,050
$96,951 to $206,700$11,157
Plus 22% of amount over $96,950
Oct 22 2024

Frequent Flyer Tax


Posted originally on Oct 22, 2024 By Martin Armstrong 

airplane flying

The core reason that the establishment is suddenly interested in climate change comes down to one main factor – money. More specifically, the establishment is hunting down YOUR money through taxation. A second motivator is limiting our freedom of movement by demonizing fossil fuels and limiting our ability to travel. The European Union is now seeking to punish those who fly more than once per year with a frequent flyer tax.

The EU has already implemented an aviation tax, but the new proposal is designed to punish the pesky “rich,” but per usual, everyone will suffer. “A frequent flying levy would be a fair aviation measure, reducing excessive flights for wealthy passengers, while raising revenues – including to expand and provide affordable railways and public transport,” the Stay Grounded network told Euro News.

The new levy would target everyone flying from the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK. The standard aviation tax would apply for the first two flights taken per year, but an additional 50 euro surcharge would be applied to medium-haul flights while long-haul, first-class, and business flights would cost an additional 100 euros. Then they are adding an additional 100 euro fee after the fifth flight on top of the initial surcharge. People will be expected to pay an additional 200 euros for their seventh flight and 400 euros for the ninth.

Lawmakers believe this tax would increase current EU aviation taxes six times over and cover 30% of the overall budget, the budget that those same lawmakers can never adhere to. Some organizations believe authorities can collect up to 64 BILLION euros per year.

But that is never enough for those in government. There are also rumors that aviation will no longer be exempt from VAT and fuel taxes, which would automatically raise the cost of flying for everyone.

If government restricts the freedom of movement with respect to people, trade, ideas, communication, and good and services, the world economy cannot possibly survive and this places us at risk of a frightening Dark Age all because governments fear losing power and are desperate to hunt money for confiscation.

Oct 18 2024

Phillip Patrick BLASTS Rachel Maddow For Her Criticism Of ‘End Of The Dollar Empire’


Posted originally on Rumble By Bannons War Room on: Oct 17, 2024 at 7:00 am EST

Oct 12 2024

Interview: Gold is Pricing in a Market Shutdown & Price Controls


Posted originally on Oct 12, 2024 By Martin Armstrong |  

Oct 10 2024

Biden Wants Banks to Report All Transaction over $600


Posted originally on Oct 9, 2024 By Martin Armstrong 

Govt Looking

The Biden Administration is pushing banks to report every $600 transaction, whether a deposit or withdrawal, from every business or personal account. The Democrats want everything, and no matter how much they collect, they will always spend more. TAXES are really no longer even necessary along with borrowing. They never pay off the debt anyhow, and it would be immensely more efficient for the government to just print the money they need and end both borrowing and taxation. Over 70% of the national debt is due to interest and wars. It does not go to expand the economy or help people whatsoever.