VENEZUELA AND THE US’S ATTEMPT TO FINALLY GET IT RIGHT.

Back on my soapbox on the issue of Central and South America. At the beginning of the year, I said this section of the world was more important and more interesting to me than the Middle East and I must admit, I had and continue to have a hard time living up to my word. But…..but….. the events in Venezuela give me the desire to stay on task. Would I love to address the growing tension between Iran and Israel or the Sultan’s desires for neutralizing the Kurds? Yes, but Venezuela is the topic of the day and it could easily become much more than just a topic. Will the events there pull the US media away from project “ get Trump”? probably not, unless something takes place that could lead to a story about how The Donald screwed things up with Venezuela, then it might just make the headlines for a day or two. So, let’s go. Let’s take a look at why the story of todays protest in Venezuela matter.

Can the US finally get it right?

            Is backing Juan Guaido the right move? Is he not just another left of Center Liberal in Central or South America? Well, for one thing, just about everyone down there wears the title of “ Social Activist” or Socialist Party to some degree. Where does that leave DC? Just how much do they know about him and how much do they have invested in him? Educated in the US? Yes. Protested against Mr. Baseball….Hugo Chavez? Yes. Supported by the Organization of American States, a concept the US came up with? Yes. Well, it looks like, at least for now, this is “ the guy” the US is going to hang it’s hat on. Is that an improvement over the ruthless military officers the US has backed in the past? Absolutely. Was the VP of the US’s statement about supporting him an example of the US “meddling” in the governance of other nations? Yep. Is that a hot topic in the US right now? Yep. Is it another classic example of, “do as I say, not as I do”? you bet it is, but let’s hold off on that issue for another day😊.

Juan Guaido:

Just what level of “support” is the US willing to provide Juan Guaido? More importantly, what level of “support” is Juan willing to accept? That seems to be where the US historically shoots itself in the foot. Triple Digit Agencies and NGOs have already been “working” inside of Venezuela and only the good Lord knows what the outcome of that might be. Does Juan really trust those who seem to want to “help”? Does he feel like he’s taking out a loan with the Mafia? Who else is willing to “help”? The Dragon? The Tsar? Who is providing help to the current government in Venezuela and how committed are they to combatting the “help” the US may want to provide to Juan? The destabilization of Central America is once again easily a strategic goal of both the Dragon and the Tsar. What better way to pull the US population’s attention away from the Pacific and Europe or even the Middle East than by lighting larger fires on the US border? Don’t forget my theory on The Weaponization of Mass Migration, something I talked about yesterday to a group of folks in Texas.  Juan may have the best intentions to help the people of Venezuela and we all know they could use the help, but is that what everyone else is after? Syria went up in flames as it became a victim of Super Power struggles. Yes, the Super Powers still have struggles and the truth is, they are going to get much worse.

Is the stage set for Civil War?

            Are sections of the Venezuela military still pro US? You bet. What do you think those triple digit agencies and NGOs are doing down there………….. helping the people? Does the current government know this? Silly question, just listen to Maduro speak and you have your answer. Does the government of Maduro truly trust the military? Nope. Why do you think Mr. Baseball / Chavez formed the “ National Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela”…..oh by the way….where did Mr. Baseball get the idea? Tehran…… his old partners in Iran…..you know…. The Basij Forces of Venezuela! So, Juan reaches out today to the Offices and members of the regular military and ask them not to fire on the people protesting. Smart play? You bet it is. Will it work? It doesn’t have to. All he has to do is get Maduro to think it’s might work and he will do the work for Juan. Setting off the emotions of a person who is already paranoid beyond rational thought is not a hard thing to do. Just fly another drone over his head and watch how he reacts.

            Yes. The seeds of a Civil War are in place. Will one take place? The odds are moving in favor of it happening. Will outside players make it far more complicated? Ask anyone in Syria and you will have your answer. Yes. I’m watching the area of the world I said was going to be important in 2019. Let’s just hope I’m wrong on how it’s all going to unfold.

ESCOBAR INCORPORATED AND THE DRIVE TO IMPEACH TRUMP!

            You know, every now and then, I come across a story that just makes me sit and twist my head like a dog hearing a high pitch sound. I had one of those moments this morning. I’ve actually copied the link just so you can witness this head twisting event.

http://www.atimes.com/article/escobar-inc-launching-crypto-to-help-impeach-donald-trump/

Now, I have to admit, when I first began to read this story, my first impression was, it’s just the Escobar clan looking to laundry money, but when I reached the section about the Go Fund Me, I really began to wonder what in the world was going on here.  Roberto Escobar and crypto-currency? That’s not that hard to understand given the amount of money the Escobars made and most likely continue to make in the drug world, but building the plan based on a end-state of “dethroning” The Donald? Why Trump? Why make Trump the centerpiece of a crypto concept? What in the world is going on here?

Opportunity Knocks:

            Has Roberto found a way to tap into the Trumpophobic movement? Does he really think there is enough money to be made from people who hate trump to make such a concept work? Most of the people who run around with their hair on fire over Trump still live in their parent’s basement, much less have large sums of cash to invest in a drug lords crypto scheme. Is Roberto out to make money or hide money? Who was going to be allowed to draw from the Go Fund Me he had set up? Just how much money is the Escobar Inc willing to put into this get Trump plan? I’m telling you, this is one crazy story! They raised 10 million in just 10 hours? From who? Do crime families eventually attempt to go “legit”? Yes, but is that what is really taking place here? If so, then why attach the whole issue of Trump to the idea? Perhaps Roberto is looking to laundry someone else’s money? Who has a great deal of wealth, but doesn’t want his name attached to any “Anti Trump” movement, at least not anymore than it already is?

Trump’s Opportunity:

            The Wall and the flow of drugs and criminals. Two topics the Escobar family fits perfectly. Now, what was and may still be the largest drug lord family in the world is targeting President Trump and doing so right as he is in the middle of the fight over the wall. Yes, opportunity is knocking for The Donald as well. Imagine taking this story to the American people. Imagine painting a picture where the king of Cocaine is out to get him, forget the fact the “King” title may not apply. People don’t read that deep and even if the press did, it would be easy to show the continuing ties to the drug world and the Escobar family. Does anyone really think they have moved completely away from the world that made them a global family?   They are not Irish Catholic. This is not prohibition.

            Trump has the most notorious drug empire in the world after him. How in the world can he let this go by without beating his opposition over the head with it?  How hard would it be to paint a picture of, “if you are against the Wall, than you are for Roberto and his new Crypto scheme? Is it factual? Since when did factual matter anymore? What is the Escobar Inc up to? Something tells me someone knows. How would this plan fund a “Get Trump” movement? That’s the core of what The Donald needs to go after. If you are against the Wall, then you are for Escobar Inc.  a gift is sitting there, but can anyone on The Donald’s staff unwrap it?

THE CHINESE NATIONAL ANTHEM. WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Imagine waking up one morning in the US and hearing on the news the government had just passed a law that made it illegal to “ridicule or insult” the National Anthem and the fine was up to 3 years in prison, or, “custodial term” as the Dragon calls it. Sounds crazy? Well, ask the people of Hong Kong. You remember Hong Kong, right? The Territory that was assimilated by the Dragon based upon an old treaty. A place the rest of the world as well as the people of Hong Kong were told, ‘don’t worry. You can still do your own thing, you just have the Dragon as your new upper level of government now’.  Don’t sing the song funny….Roseanne Barr better stay away. Don’t alter the lyrics or score to insult or poke fun at the Dragon’s Anthem.  Ah yes, to be a “Special Administrative Region” under the Dragon. Just look what the world has to look forward to. Get those 1^st graders marching the right way, or off to “custodial” duty you go! I wonder how many years of “custodial” time Colin Kaepernick would be willing to endure, but then again, this is the US’s trading partner. This is the nation The Donald is creating a crisis with. Why, we all know that Trump hates the US economy, profit margins, people of color, kids and birds and the climate and everything else you can think of.  I bet he would love to have this Anthem Law in the US. That must be why he is standing in front of the Dragon and threatening to cripple the Dragon’s dream of global economic dominance, something I don’t think he can prevent. The West loves low cost toys and if a few people have to go to , “ Custodial Duty” then let’s all just close our eyes and keep thinking the Dragon is nothing more than another nation  the West must keep happy. Does all this really matter? Do the actions of one nation really deserve the attention of others? I guess it just depends on the nation and what they bring to the table. By they way, it was just over a month ago I mentioned the process of the Dragon, “reeducating” Muslims inside the Dragon’s domain. But does any of that matter? At what point do the actions of the Dragon reach a level the West must pay attention. Trip them up now, before it’s too late for the rest of the world. That seems to be the Trump plan, but then again, Trump hates everything that breathes and most likely tosses Illegal Immigrant kids down a secret well hole inside the White House.

Taiwan:

   What is the breaking point for people to stop siding with the Dragon and start understanding what Trump is trying to accomplish….well…maybe! Is that wakeup call Taiwan? On January 2^nd 2019, the Dragon called for “reunification”. Some even believe the Hong Kong model is the right approach between China and Taiwan. Maybe, just don’t disrespect the Anthem though.

            Last week, the Dragon ordered Its military to prepare for “all-out war”. Ever taken a gander at what that means? Ever read the Chinese doctrine of, Unrestricted Warfare”? No? don’t worry, if you are under 50 years old, you will most likely live to see it firsthand. In the past few years, the Dragon’s approach to Taiwan has grown bolder by the day. Would the West fight a war with China over Taiwan? No treaty spells out such support. Can you imagine Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer even contemplating supporting Trump if such an event took place? What’s a few hundred thousand dead on the other side of the world if it means being able to blame Trump? Trust me, if the Dragon goes after Taiwan in the next sixteen months, it will be Trump’s fault and Chuck and Nancy will be in a foot race to see who gets to the podium first to say so.

            Taiwan. That country that sits in the Middle of the South China Sea. Taiwan. That country that shows the people of China an alternative. What happens if Taiwan doesn’t stand up for the Anthem? Would the people of the US simply shrugged their shoulders and say, “look what Trump did now”. Taiwan slides closer to the teeth of the Dragon by the day, but the Apple Phones keep flowing…so…… “its cool”….. nothings really going to happen.

The Philippines:

            Short story. Sounds like Mr. Duterte is not satisfied with just getting his Bell back. For some time now, many have been speculating the somewhat unstable, inject laughter here, Mr. Duterte is getting ready to make up his mind. Does he side with the Dragon or does he stick with the US? Giving the Bell back was a gesture. I’m not sure how that “gesture” stacks up against China’s economy, but the Philippines has to be a future meal on the Dragon’s mind and you have to wonder how Australia views that menu. Yes folks, the Dragon is moving. Methodically and with a great cover story called the “ Belt and Road Initiative”. Just how many countries will be sending people off to “Custodial Time” for disrespecting the “March of the Volunteers”?  

Colin. You are a young man. You believe you have the right to take a knee. If I were you. I would learn that new Anthem or…….. join the “resistance” …. Not the one against Trump, but the one Trump is trying to head.

TRUMP AND THE “WALL”.

            I know I have addressed this issue of “the wall” in the past few months, at least I think I have, but it seems the topic is coming back to center stage for the US. About a month ago, I made the statement the US needed increase its  efforts in the area of relationships with Central and South America and I have to be true to my word. So, let me review, once again, the real issues of the so called, “ Wall”.

Do Walls work?

            Yes. If you don’t believe so, look at the raw data put out by the US Border Patrol. Areas that have had “walls” installed have seen dramatic decreases in the influx of illegal, folks by international law, that is what they are, immigrants…..I’ll give you the word aliens and just stick with immigrants…………don’t give me the refugee pitch…………….I don’t by that one and never will. Not good enough? Take a look at Israel’s data.

Does a “Wall” ignore the real issues?

            Why do people want to come to the US? Why are they willing to travel, most often on foot, over a thousand miles just to take a chance at getting into the US? Simple. Because the countries they are fleeing are failed third world nations. Failed Nation States at the backdoor of the US; nations that have been ignored or used as a proxy battlefield between the old Soviet Union and the US for decades. In 95 percent of the cases, the common denominator is desperation. Look, the short story is easy. Central and parts of South America are a mess and that mess is one the US has ether ignored or responded to it what can only be identified by me as half-ass. The pathetic answer of supporting Junta Governments did absolutely nothing for the future of the people in those countries, but then again, the US was never worried about those people. The fear was the spread of the Reds and if that led to supporting ruthless dictators, well, that’s the price some idiots in DC believed should be paid for security. In the end, the only folks capable of gaining power after the Reds left and the Junta governments were defeated were the criminals, the Drug Lords. The vacuum left by the end of the Cold War was totally predictable, but then again, who in DC really cared?  So, why have the Human waves grown over the past fifteen years? If you can’t figure it out by now, then I can’t help you.

Is there a valid danger?

            Are most of the people trying to enter the US simply looking for a better life? Yes. Does that alone justify just letting them stream into the US? No. Do the US’s enemies understand the weaponization capabilities of Mass Migration? Just asked the nations of Europe. By the way…..who is trying to climb the fences into Russia or China? Back to my old line of thought. If the US is so bad, then why is everyone trying to get in? Okay, back on point. Yes, the process of uncontrolled entry into any nation is a very dangerous and often destabilizing event. Imagine having your home with no doors and no locks. How long would it be before someone came to take what you own, or worse harm you and your family? You may have all the good intentions in the world, but unrealistic, “good intentions” never…..ever…..work. A nation’s bordes must be controlled and that fact has not change for thousands of years. Can you say the Great Wall of China? At this point, if you still don’t agree with me, then please send the US department of Immigrations your address so they can figure out how many people to house in your home. Ya…..I didn’t think so!

The US Border and Politics:

            If you have followed me on this topic, here is one I know you have heard me address. How many film clips have been put out there of every prominent US Democratic Party member talking about the dangers of illegal entry into the US? What changed? I will tell you what changed. Who is in the White House, that’s what changed. So, do these compassionate Democrats really give a hoot about the people marching on the US border? Ya…right. I think it was back in October of 18 when I wrote about what the attitude would be if the waves of people were wearing MAGA hats. Where do you think the Democrats would be then? Compassion for the women and children? Give me a break. The US government, both parties, have not had “compassion” about Central America for decades. What has happened now is both sides of the political spectrum see an issue that equates into votes…..that’s it…..most don’t even want to hear the real threat analysis and trust me………………… it’s there. Now, The Donald is going to give a speech from the border and make a pitch for the whole issue of the Southern border being a National Emergency. Grandstanding? Yes. Overstated? Yes. Will it lead to even more infighting between the two US parties? Yes. Will it change the status of the nations most of these people are coming from? No. Will those compassionate Democrats work up a plan in Congress to address the real issues in Central America? No. should they? Now, that’s a topic for another day.

2019. WHAT SHOULD THE WORLD EXPECT?

 It’s here. The year of Blade Runner. The year of flying cars and a ruined environment. The year where artificial intelligence is hunted after it questioned its existence.  In 1982, they had a somewhat unrealistic concept of just how far humans will have advanced by 2019, but then again, who really can predict the future…..well….besides the Environmentalist, or so they think!

Real Changes:

            Flying cars? Yep. Got them, but not like the snazzy ones in the movie. Will that concept really take off…😊…. Not for a longtime is my bet, if at all. Autonomous cars, that’s the real question right now. No drivers in the delivery vehicles, 18 wheelers and maybe even the planes. It seems those concepts are here now and show every indication of taking place on a global scale. Not only driverless vehicles and planes, but now you simply have to speak in your room and within hours the items show up at your door! Amazing. that’s one concept Blade Runner missed!

Big Government and Global Companies?

            In both Blade Runner movies, who is the real villain? A huge, all consuming, corrupt government, 1984, or a massive corporation that basically is the government? Here is a part of the story the writers may have gotten right beyond even their imaginations. 2019 is a technological world that has expanded beyond the comprehension of just about everyone who depends on it. Amazon, Apple, Google, are these merely the 21^st Century versions of the East India Company? Has the concept of huge corporations shaping the future of nations and their governments really changed? Just how dependent has the world become on these big three and those just like them? Only a few days ago, Apple made a comment about possible, future economic issues based on forecast for China and the US markets tanked. Is that a weapon? Do “others” see that as a weapon? Can you take corporate news, mix it with social media and drive the world, to include your enemies, into a frenzy? Absolutely. In a world run by electronic communications, words have become the equal of nuclear weapons. Information is power. It’s more than power. It’s the weapon that has no bomb shelter.

Words:

            Last week, a Chinese Admiral gave a presentation to the 2018 Military Industry List summit. In that presentation, Admiral Lou made the statement China made need to sink two US Aircraft Carriers in order to settle the South China Seas “issue”. Was this just some Hawk, as the Western Media played it, speaking out of turn? Does anyone think this Admiral was allowed to address the Military Industry List summit and just speak out of turn? The bases for his argument was the lack of resolve on the part of the American people and how the reality of huge casualty numbers would bend the declining will of the US population. Was he wrong in his argument? I fear he was not. Was his audience the Americans who were listening to his lecture? No. His targeted audience were the potential Allies of the US. The message was simple, “Be careful who you align yourself with in the near future”. Is this information warfare? You bet it is. Is the weapons platform one made by large telecommunication corporations? Yes. So why wasn’t the message a real shockwave inside the US? Easy. It had no room to grow inside a day to day world of the political circus the US now calls “government”. A Chinese Admiral openly brings up the issue of a frail US society and how it may be time to bring them blood on a massive scale. Is that a change in 2019? Only if someone other than the intelligence community picked up on the event. So, back to my question. What is more dangerous in 2019? Huge corporations that shape our day to day lives, or powerful, aggressive nations that see the time is near to truly test the United States? Well, what about a nation that has learned to use one to archive the other? Not a new concept when you look at the Western, Military Industrial Complex and its marriage to politics. But this new event may look much different than the weapons of the past. Much…..much different than the tanks, bombers or aircraft carriers of the above stated “complex”. The Dragon continues to build the rival, corporate Battleships. The three juggernaut ships of the West, Apple, Google, Amazon rule the seas, but for how much longer and by the way, whose flag to they really fly? Are the three of them based on some patriotic task given them by the government? Do all three of them look at the scenes of the corporate headquarters in Blade Runner with anything but pure envy? Did not all three of the juggernauts make “deals” in order to gain greater access into the Chinese market? Does China see that event as anything other than the US’s attempt to infiltrate and disrupt their plans? How do they counter this process? Why, with their own juggernauts of course. But, there’s a catch. These new Battleships may look like corporations, but when you peel the onion, you find the truth. When Ms. Huawei was arrested, the reaction was disproportional? Why? Because she is not just the Chief Financial Officer for Huawei, she’s a government senior party member. Try naming a large Chinese tech company that doesn’t have a “party member” at the top of the leadership chain. Huawei. The company designed to take on the West’s juggernaut fleet. Huawei. The leader in a growing fleet of Battleships, all disguised as large corporations, out to continue the spirit of Capitalism………..competition.

            Yes, words are the weapon of the 21^st century. A weapon that needs a platform that reaches every inch of the world. At any given moment in time, almost a billion people are looking down onto a phone. The platform for that comes not from the US military or even the industrial complex of the West. The platform are the mega corporations that rule the internet. The ones that build it, run it and move most of the worlds commerce over it. When the writers of Blade Runner dreamed of mega corporations, they were closer than they thought to the truth of 2019. The issue is. One nation has weaponized that corporate concept in a brand new way. That nations new fleet of battleships have very common names and they don’t even look like war machines. Blade Runner. A movie that saw the future as very bleak. A future based on giant company headquarters, towering into the sky. The issue become, who do they work for, or for that matter, who ends up working for them. In 20 years. Do companies like Huawei and Amazon rule the world, or do they fight it out and the winner get’s the huge office? 2019…..it’s going to be interesting. Hey….what about Russia and the Middle East and India ….and South America? I’ll get there……Just give me a few days.