Here’s the real signal beneath this entire South Korea deal, as seen through the lens of structural truth and reflexive macro coherence.
1. This is a sovereignty transaction.
What Trump just described reads like a tariff negotiation on the surface, but its structure is geopolitical ritual. The $350 billion “payment” and $600 billion “investment” figures are symbolic markers of submission and re-anchoring within the U.S. economic field.
South Korea sits at the intersection of three empires:
•The American defense umbrella (nuclear shield + market access) •The Chinese industrial engine (supply-chain integration) •The Japanese technological archipelago (semiconductors, robotics)
By declaring that Korea will pay America and invest in America simultaneously, Trump effectively rewrites Korea’s alignment contract: it’s no longer a semi-autonomous hub balancing between spheres – it’s re-absorbed as a tributary node of the U.S. energy-industrial network.
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There is no credible excuse for this. I hope and bet Gabbard will find a workaround and get the goods despite Patel’s interference. ABN
Two vids that probably show Xi Jinping has been demoted to a figurehead
If we had only one of these video I would be less confident of the implication that Xi Jinping is no longer the leader of China.
But with two of them both showing Xi cowering and evasive, and in light of recent events in China (Xi’s top military brass all removed), it appears Xi is no longer in control and Trump knows it. ABN
Good AI short vid
Lola triumphs once again
MAINE: Leslie Trentalange trounced for foul language
Her non-apology response, which fails to include the parents and constituents she maligned, adds only insult to injury. ABN
Trump speaks at dinner hosted by the president of the Republic of Korea
A nothing-special speech but interesting for its surroundings and context. Trump has shown how much better a seasoned businessman can be than almost any politician anywhere in the world. He understands how things work and how to get things done better than your basic and all-too-common politician, who at best is nothing more than a professional talker talking about matter they hardly understand. ABN
Trump names corrupt officials behind the J6 ‘Witch Hunt’ and more
Former FBI Agent Walter Giardina is a DIRTY COP! He should be, along with Deranged Jack Smith, the sinister team of Lisa Monaco and Andrew Weissmann, Liddle’ Jay Bratt, Norm Eisen and his FAKE Charity, CREW, Christopher Wray, Merrick Garland, Thomas Windom, who dreamt up the corrupt J-6 Witch Hunt, should be investigated, immediately. They are a disgrace to our Nation. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Trump on his meeting with Xi Jinping
I had a truly great meeting with President Xi of China. There is enormous respect between our two Countries, and that will only be enhanced with what just took place. We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved. I was extremely honored by the fact that President Xi authorized China to begin the purchase of massive amounts of Soybeans, Sorghum, and other Farm products. Our Farmers will be very happy! In fact, as I said once before during my first Administration, Farmers should immediately go out and buy more land and larger tractors. I would like to thank President Xi for this! Additionally, China has agreed to continue the flow of Rare Earth, Critical Minerals, Magnets, etc., openly and freely. Very significantly, China has strongly stated that they will work diligently with us to stop the flow of Fentanyl into our Country. They will help us end the Fentanyl Crisis. China also agreed that they will begin the process of purchasing American Energy. In fact, a very large scale transaction may take place concerning the purchase of Oil and Gas from the Great State of Alaska. Chris Wright, Doug Burgum, and our respective Energy teams will be meeting to see if such an Energy Deal can be worked out. The agreements reached today will deliver Prosperity and Security to millions of Americans. After this Historic trip to Asia, I am now heading back to Washington, D.C. I want to thank the Great Countries of Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea for being so generous, gracious, and hospitable — Also, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, who were at the Dinner last night hosted by His Excellency Lee Jae Myung. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars are being brought into our Country because of them. Our Nation is Strong, Respected, and Admired Again and, THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
How Charlie Kirk was killed and what happened to his necklace
This is a convincing analysis of how Kirk was killed. What we see in the videos used in this analysis is clear and well explained. Well-worth watching. ABN
The shutdown could in theory last to 2027 — Peter St Onge
Kash Patel shuts down Charlie Kirk foreign intelligence probe in explosive feud with Trump’s counterterror chief
FBI Director Kash Patel crushed efforts by Tulsi Gabbard‘s closest advisor to see if a foreign power was involved in Charlie Kirk‘s assassination.
The head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, analyzed FBI files to determine whether Kirk’s alleged killer received assistance from a foreign power.
Kent’s investigation alarmed Patel, who believed the counterterror chief was overstepping by interfering with an ongoing FBI investigation, according to the New York Times.
…officials were worried that Kent’s probe into foreign interference could provide ammunition to Robinson’s defense lawyers, who could then argue more than one suspect was involved in Kirk’s murder.
Kash, it already looks like more than one suspect was involved and at least one other country’s IC. ABN
DHS — More than 2 MILLION illegal aliens deported
Pull the plug on H-1B visas in our universities — Ron DeSantis
Bill Gates says climate crisis won’t cause ‘humanity’s demise’ in call to shift focus to ‘improving lives’
Bill Gates has called for a “strategic pivot” in the effort against the climate crisis, writing that the world should shift away from trying to limit rising temperatures to instead focusing on efforts to prevent disease and poverty.
Writing on his Gates Notes website, the billionaire Microsoft co-founder criticized what he described as a “doomsday view of climate change” which is focusing “too much on near-term emissions goals”.
Gates’s memo comes a day after the UN said humanity had missed its target of limiting global heating to 1.5C, with the UN secretary general warning of “devastating consequences” for the world.
Most everyone knows AI is going to continue requiring massive amounts of power.
Also, the grift of scamming govt funding for family and friends is over because Trump.
Billionaires are going to be multiplying their money elsewhere.
The writing has been on the wall for a long time.
Gates fessing up is newsworthy because it clearly signals the end.
Climate change propaganda has been yet another lesson in how profoundly science can be controlled by greed, money, and sophisticated mind-control.
It now goes into the same dumpster as covid, covid vaxxes, DEI and statins, to name but a few. ABN
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