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Always remember that hindsight is always 20/20. If I had taken all of my profits at the top in the last 35 years I may have beaten #ElonMusk to trillionaire status 😊

Russia's diesel export ban deepens global supply crunch uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ru… . My question is who are the real beneficiaries from this global supply crunch. We all know that if all of this nonsense was not hapenning there would literally be a glut

Businesses cut staff at fastest rate since pandemic, says Bank of England. Can you blame businesses? msn.com/en-gb/money/other/bu…

Strategy sharply cuts annual earnings forecast as bitcoin tumbles. Ah bless, now it's not double digits in billions profit but could still be around $6 Billion at the top end of the forecast. #Crypto #Altcoins msn.com/en-gb/money/other/st…

House prices in South of England plunge for first time in 18 months msn.com/en-gb/money/homeandp…

Pro-Palestine activist couple have UK bank account closed without explanation. This is completely unacceptable behaviour from @yorkshirebuildingsoc. Who says we're not moving towards becoming a fascist state? msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/pr…

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF sets record. Looks like the big boys are now really riding the wave of #crypto linkedin.com/news/story/blac…

⁦@KemiBadenoch⁩. What would we all do without your keen insight and sharp mind. I didn’t know that New Zealand and Canada were in Europe! uk.news.yahoo.com/kemi-baden…

Bitcoin climbs above $118,000 as investors pin hopes on 'Uptober' bounce uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/bi…

Check out my latest article: The Myth of Monetary Scarcity. When governments say that just isn't enough money, I call it out as nonsense. Here's a paper I wrote for a political think tank on this very subject. linkedin.com/pulse/myth-mone… via @LinkedIn

Stablecoin group Tether holds talks to invest in gold miners. $5.7bn net profits for last HALF year with a simple business model. Now they seem like they don't know what to do with the capital! #cryptocurrency, #qicoin, #bitcoin, on.ft.com/4p7j8fd via @financialtimes

Take note guys, the US attempted to auction off debt yesterday in the form of 20 year treasury bonds. It has been reported that demand was week but that the auction was successful. Sounds questionable to me. Did China take up the offer? or any of the BRICS block?

US makes $5 billion in one day through 'golden card' program for immigrants. As they say it's about the "right type" of immigration. msn.com/en-gb/money/other/us…

#Trump is this how Tyranny and Totalitarianism is born? The Power Play: How a Monopoly on Force Can Lead to Tyranny There’s a narrative being sold to the American people and the wider world right now—one that claims the current administration’s actions are about improving government efficiency, removing incompetence, and eliminating political bias from institutions that should remain neutral. But let’s be clear: I’ve lived for long enough and have seen and experienced enough to determine that this is likely to be a smokescreen. It’s so easy to get distracted by the nonsense of the minutia such as the talk of dismantling “woke” policies, targeting diversity initiatives, or shifting law enforcement priorities. But none of these are the core objective in my opinion. The real strategy is far more calculated and far more dangerous. What’s unfolding is a systematic consolidation of power over every arm of government that wields force. The military, law enforcement and the judicial system. The agencies responsible for investigation, prosecution, and incarceration. It cannot be denied that at every level, a clear pattern is emerging: individuals in positions of influence are being replaced, not on the basis of merit, experience, or national interest, but on their personal loyalty to one man President Donald Trump. Controlling the Use of Force Recent moves at the Department of Defence illustrate this point. The removal of Air Force General CQ Brown Jr. from his position as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff wasn’t about policy differences. It was about control. This was followed by the firings of Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Jim Slife. These purges are not about “reforming” the military; they are about eliminating dissent. President Trump has nominated retired Air Force Lt. General John Dan “Razin” Caine as Brown’s replacement, despite Caine lacking the legally required experience for the role. The law allows for a waiver “in the national interest,” but let’s be clear: this is not about national interest. It’s about personal allegiance. Trump himself has boasted that Caine once told him, “I love you, sir. I think you’re great, sir. I’ll kill for you, sir.” It’s the same story at the Justice Department, where Trump loyalist Emil Bove is leading a purge of prosecutors who won’t bend to Trump’s will. Bove has gone after the department’s most powerful divisions, shaking up the national security unit and demanding a list of FBI agents who worked on the Capitol riot investigations. This isn’t “depoliticization.” It’s a test of obedience. President Trump’s new FBI leadership follows the same blueprint. Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned media personality, has been appointed deputy director, working alongside Kash Patel. Bongino is one of many former Fox News personalities now embedded in the administration. But this isn’t about media influence. It’s about unwavering loyalty. The Tyrant’s Playbook History has shown that every authoritarian regime follows a similar pattern: Control over military and law enforcement – Establish a personal monopoly on the use of force. Loyalty over legality – Replace officials who uphold the rule of law with those who prioritize personal allegiance. Judicial capture – Challenge the independence of courts and judges who stand in the way. Deflection and distraction – Frame power grabs as necessary reforms, blaming opponents for politicization while engaging in the very thing they condemn. This is exactly what we are seeing now. Recently, Trump posted a statement on social media, quoting Napoleon: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.” I'll repeat this as I could not believe my eyes: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.” This was in response to his administration refusing to comply with a federal court ruling. The message is clear: laws are only valid when they serve the leader’s interests. Simultaneously, Trump is realigning America’s foreign alliances, pulling back from traditional allies while embracing figures like Putin and Xi. Just recently, the U.S. joined Russia, North Korea, and Iran in opposing a U.N. resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. These are not diplomatic missteps. They are strategic moves in a larger realignment. The Resistance: What Comes Next This is not alarmism. This is reality. And understanding the full scope of what’s happening is critical. The vast majority of Americans do not want to live under an authoritarian regime. Yet, power is being consolidated at an alarming pace. The question is: what can be done to stop it? Key institutions remain intact—state governments, independent courts, and certain law enforcement bodies still hold the ability to challenge these actions. But they will not act unless people demand it. That requires engagement: Legal challenges must be pursued relentlessly. Although we must also remember that President Trump holds the balance of power within the Supreme Court. State and local leaders must take a stand against federal overreach. Public resistance—through peaceful protest, mobilisation, and civil disobedience—must make it clear that tyranny will not go unchallenged. Tyranny only succeeds when people submit to it. But history has also shown that it cannot endure when the people refuse to be ruled by fear. This is the defining moment. How America responds now will determine whether democracy prevails—or whether we enter an era of unchecked authoritarian rule