Current Readings
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The moderators (very few/jew) are hunting me, so I have to be careful about what I post.
I can reccomed both the essay and this book by Devlin.
Has anyone read Htiler's war by David Irving? I have been pondering on buying it, but it is very expensive.
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I had it in my library for 6 years and finally came around to reading it. I can highly recommend it.
Got into Butler by a recommendation in one of Peat's very old interviews. Butler is essentially one of Peat's intellectual grandfathers.
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I have been on a massage therapy kick over the last two weeks, plus my every so often warhammer book
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@Norwegian-Mugabe Irving's book is available free on line as a pdf.
https://archive.org/details/hitlers-war-and-the-war-path-david-irving/Hitler's War and the War Path (2) - David Irving/ -
The Gods of Eden by William Bramley
The cover is a big promise and I suspect the Bramley had nothing to do with writing it: The Chilling Truth About Extraterrestrial Infiltration-And The Conspiracy To Keep Humankind In Chains. Instead, the book lays out the case that “something” is in control of humanity, but doesn't delve too far into what. A few candidates are lobbed out here and there, but a generic term of “Custodians” is used as a placeholder because as even the author admits he doesn't really know.
The main thesis of the book is that, yes, something/someone is in control of humanity and has been since the beginning. In support we are taking through history from ancient times to present day while paying specific attention to repeating patterns of symbolism, religious beliefs, political structures and other institution.
Religion: Most religions throughout time and geography have a repeating pattern of inducing a stress like state in adherents. To over simplify the pattern goes like this: things were perfect, man screwed up and now you have to make up for it.
Banking: The monetary system is a system of slavery that those at the top are exempt. Red Pill 101 stuff.
War: War is a game played by those in charge to thin populations, hoist citizens in debt and to achieve other smaller goes specific to the times. There are examples of actors that control and support both sides of conflicts, such as banking entities that provided financing to both sides of WW2.
Secret Societies: Starting in the post flood era, the Brotherhood of the Snake was a shadowy force that exerted control. It's symbolism is present throughout ancient ruins. Parts of the organization can be traced to modern day. The usual actors such as Illuminati, Masonry, military orders have root in the B of the S.
Symbolism: The author mentions this throughout the book. Most ancient pyramids throughout the world use the serpent, which the author believes is connected to the Brotherhood of the Snake.
Politics: The same cult like pattern is used throughout history as well as today.
In summery I would say that even though the author doesn't quite deliver on reptilian overlord evidence, he does make an interesting case of repeating historical patterns which makes one wonder if some hidden thing or group is in control
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@PunkinEater Thank you, my friend. I prefer to read physical books though.
I have been rereading T.S. Eliot lately and it has been a treat as always. I reread some of Wells Tower's work this month too. Sad that he is now writing Hollyweird scripts. He is a generational talent.
The last time I read true crime, was The Mastermind and Moneyland a few years ago, so I am not much of a true crime guy. Yet, I have just ordered three books regarding the Zodiac case. I will report back if I find them worthwhile. -
@Norwegian-Mugabe If you like true crime, you might enjoy the following two books by David McGowan.
Programmed to Kill looks at disturbing patterns in high profile killers. McGowan doesn't really draw any hard conclusion, but some killers share patterns that suggest that they are being groomed by powerful forces.
Weird Scenes looks at the birth of American rock-n-roll and the connection with intel agencies.
Also, Irvings book is like $800, right?
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@PunkinEater Thanks for the tip. Yeah, Irving's book is crazy expensive.
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@Kilgore Alan Watts talked a lot about Buckmister too. They were good buddies.
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@Norwegian-Mugabe I only read the 3rd essay "Legally Pigally" from this book. Basically he outlines how the US Corporations came to operate internationally instead of under US jurisdiction and how this contributed to the national debt. Nothing new and of course Fuller was a socialist.
I was watching Oliver Stones' commentary about the movie "Wall Street" and he shouted out this essay there. This one does worth the time. The way Oliver Stone talks about this movie just makes me feel warm. You can tell how genuinely he loves his craft.
"Wall Street" has inspired me a ton as a child (like many others). I have read everything I could about investing and trading. I would have done anything to get into the business. Of course I would never follow the excel/powerpoint JP Morgan Analyst slave path that some people do. I think working in tech/founding a company will eventually lead me to start a Global Macro / Long-Only firm I always wanted. Most important part is to acquire an insurance company.
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@Kilgore Now you're not naive enough to think we're living in a democracy, are you buddy? It's the free market. And you're a part of it. You've got that killer instinct. My favourite lines in that film. I heard through that Youtube video this winter, so it is funny that you bring it up. I am obsessed with Stone's Nixon.
If you want to become an IT entrepreneur, then you should either aim at finding a new niche market that you can dominate or go into IT consultancy. I would avoid trying to compete in big markets. As far as trading goes, you should be long on AI and Cobber.
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@Norwegian-Mugabe said in Current Readings:
My favourite lines in that film.
I like everything Lou Mannheim said.
"Stick to the fundamentals. That's how IBM and Hilton were built. Good things, sometimes, take time."
My favorite: "Remember there are no shortcuts, son. Quick-buck artists come and go with every bull market, but the steady players make it through the bear market."
Yeah its funny how we both saw that video. Have you read any good books on Nixon, that aren't biased bs? I never watched the Stone movie about him because I thought from the comments that its biased. What do you think?
As far as trading goes, you should be long on AI and Cobber.
You are hired.
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@Kilgore I will sure work for your fund one day
The Nixon film is worth watching. It is not particularly political. It is mostly about the psychology of Nixon and the structural problems of the American deep state. Richard M. Nixon: A Life in Full is the best book, but it is long. Buchanan has an ok book about him too. Nixon also published several books. I plan to read them someday.
I will say that the books I picked up from the leftist author Jarett Kobekk on Zodiac were well worth the read. There is no point in reading Robert Graysmith's book rather than just watching the Zodiac movie by Fincher. I also recently read American Kingpin, but it is not better than YouTube documentaries. I do not recommend buying it.
Why is it that I naturally drift towards lighter, more unserious literature, during the summer months? 19th-century Russian books belong to the winter months. -
I remember hearing a podcast a few years ago that puts forth the theory that the Zodiac was partially fabricated by the newspaper reporter that received the letters. I'm sorry I don't remember much about it, but I was wondering if Kobek's book goes into that.
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@Norwegian-Mugabe said in Current Readings:
I will sure work for your fund one day
You can be head of my Scandinavian office. But for now, I need you to breed superior children who one day can seize political power in Norway. Our children must become leaders of nations for my plans to work.
The Nixon film is worth watching. It is not particularly political. It is mostly about the psychology of Nixon and the structural problems of the American deep state.
Ill watch it then. This leads me to thinking that it wasn't even Nixon who was behind taking the US off the gold standard then. Thanks for the book recommendations I downloaded them and will soon read.
Why is it that I naturally drift towards lighter, more unserious literature, during the summer months? 19th-century Russian books belong to the winter months.
Lots of writers talk about how different seasons invoke different feelings in us. Summer, warm weather, sunlight can often be associated with carelessness, youth, excitement that can lead you to enjoy books that don't lead you to deeper thoughts or self-reflection.
On the other hand winter is cold, dark, unsafe could do the opposite.I see that its still around 15C in Oslo, Norway so i'm not sure if you hit summer yet over there. Or even spring lol. Crazy how those countries are on the same longitude as Alaska.
Found this in my "to read" folder lol: