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The Tap Blog started twenty years ago. I had retired and gone to live in Manila. Being eight hours ahead gave me time to analyse the various newsfeeds and write something pertinent before the western world awoke. It was conventionally political writing, until 2009 when a reader sent in a comment suggesting I studied some videos and writings of Dr Stan Monteith of Radio Liberty in Monterrey Bay. This was 2009. Read more...
In this analysis, Prof Jeffrey Sachs breaks down the escalating fallout from Netanyahu’s latest decisions and why the consequences may now be spiraling beyond Israel’s control. What began as a calculated move has exposed deep strategic vulnerabilities — reshaping alliances, regional stability, and Israel’s long-term position in the Middle East. Sachs examines the hidden military, political, …
Source: https://henrymakow.com/2026/08/patrick-ocarroll–khomeini-zionist.html The attached photo shows Ayatollah Khomeini without his turban or beard, and resembling a British Freemason. The powerful evidence is that he was British-Indian, that his father was British Mid-East “adventurer” William Richard Williamson of Bristol, England, and that his mother was Indian, from either Punjab or Kashmir. World wars …
In this video, Dr. G takes a closer look at President Donald Trump’s latest behavior and the growing questions surrounding his physical health, cognitive functioning, and behavioral changes. A viral video posted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has fueled widespread speculation that Trump may be wearing an adult incontinence garment or medical undergarment. …
They’re shutting down the systems that keep you alive. Diesel, fertilizer, crops, water, copper and it’s being done so slowly you barely notice until it’s already the new normal. Those in power don’t want you to notice the system is changing until it’s too late. The knobs of human survival are being turned off one …
Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2026/08/capt-randall/lazy-americans-eat-this-crap-who-fed-it-to-em/ Each time I go to the grocery, I see mindless obese shoppers loading carts with processed garbage and cases of soft drinks. The stores have aisle after aisle of industrially manufactured fake foods, many times on low BOGO-priced enticements. Solid clean commodities are limited and require basic cooking skills. I have relatives, “shiteaters”, …
In this exclusive Double Down News investigation, Lowkey unmasks the $2.3 Billion racket and financial network behind Donald Trump’s business empire. From inflated real estate valuations to dubious offshore dealings, we break down the paper trail, systemic corruption, and financial crimes hiding in plain sight.
Source: https://taoisnow.org/magazine/5-reasons-why-iran-stopped-attacking-israelis-after-failed-mou-treaty/ Before the MoU peace agreement, Iran attacked apostate-Israel. To what extent, I don’t know. Greetings “End / Interesting Times” Friends, Before the MoU peace agreement, Iran attacked apostate-Israel. To what extent, I don’t know. Social media footage showed multiple variations of Tel Aviv under fire. Some videos looked like Hiroshima the day after the bomb. Others …
As the Pentagon secretly burns through its finite stock of missile interceptors, top foreign policy insiders and U.S. troops on the ground are sounding an unprecedented alarm: Washington is running out of time, leverage and ammunition. In this explosive interview, top foreign policy analyst Dr. Trita Parsi (Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute) breaks down …
Anya worries about where Putin’s real loyalties lie. Is Russia really helping Iran? As Pete is always saying, is the war a theatrical event, orchestrated by powerful moneyed interests? Russia wants to drive the anti-Semitic Nazis out of Ukraine, that regard Russians as inferior beings. But what is to replace them? Pro-Israel genocidal Zionists? America is being driven back …
Lauren The Insider spent 20 years shaping celebrity headlines and protecting the powerful. Now she pulls back the curtain on fame, politics, and the Royals—sharp, factual, and no agenda. The commentary mainstream won’t touch. Disclaimer: Shared in good faith for education and entertainment. Public domain material used under Fair Use. Views are personal opinions—do your own …
Source: https://www.theburningplatform.com/2026/08/16/the-era-of-information-junk/#more-423612 Anyone who has cleaned out the house of an elderly relative knows that finding something and learning something are not necessarily the same thing. You open a closet expecting family history and discover thirty years of thrift store clothes. The next cabinet contains old utility bills, extension cords, broken electronics, and a collection of …
Source: https://www.theburningplatform.com/2026/08/18/when-the-rule-of-law-fails-this-is-a-warning-of-end-of-a-government/#more-423864 The Collapse of the Rule of Law Confirms the Fall of a Nation This time by 2032 Historically, the collapse of the rule of law is often seen not just as an indicator, but as a primary mechanism through which a government falls or transforms into something else. Many thinkers have argued that when …
The market price manipulation continues. Inventories are plunging wordwide. The crisis approaches. Expect a price shock at some moment – or rationing – or both. TAP – a local independent petrol/fuel retailer has had no diesel for two weeks (in a rural location) and the owner says they don’t know when the next delivery will be.
The New Atlas 1 day ago 🇺🇸🇷🇺 On US (“Ukrainian”) Strikes on Russia’s Progress Rocket and Space Center in Samara ▪️The facility is responsible for manufacturing the Soyuz launch system which not only is launching Russia’s Rasvett satellite constellation (Russia’s “Starlink/Starsheild” alternative), but also Soyuz supply and crew missions to the International Space Station upon …
In this video, Dr. G takes a closer look at President Donald Trump’s latest behavior and the growing questions surrounding his physical health, cognitive functioning, and behavioral changes. A viral video posted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has fueled widespread speculation that Trump may be wearing an adult incontinence garment or medical undergarment. …
Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2026/08/capt-randall/lazy-americans-eat-this-crap-who-fed-it-to-em/ Each time I go to the grocery, I see mindless obese shoppers loading carts with processed garbage and cases of soft drinks. The stores have aisle after aisle of industrially manufactured fake foods, many times on low BOGO-priced enticements. Solid clean commodities are limited and require basic cooking skills. I have relatives, “shiteaters”, …
Source: https://taoisnow.org/magazine/5-reasons-why-iran-stopped-attacking-israelis-after-failed-mou-treaty/ Before the MoU peace agreement, Iran attacked apostate-Israel. To what extent, I don’t know. Greetings “End / Interesting Times” Friends, Before the MoU peace agreement, Iran attacked apostate-Israel. To what extent, I don’t know. Social media footage showed multiple variations of Tel Aviv under fire. Some videos looked like Hiroshima the day after the bomb. Others …
Anya worries about where Putin’s real loyalties lie. Is Russia really helping Iran? As Pete is always saying, is the war a theatrical event, orchestrated by powerful moneyed interests? Russia wants to drive the anti-Semitic Nazis out of Ukraine, that regard Russians as inferior beings. But what is to replace them? Pro-Israel genocidal Zionists? America is being driven back …
Source: https://www.theburningplatform.com/2026/08/16/the-era-of-information-junk/#more-423612 Anyone who has cleaned out the house of an elderly relative knows that finding something and learning something are not necessarily the same thing. You open a closet expecting family history and discover thirty years of thrift store clothes. The next cabinet contains old utility bills, extension cords, broken electronics, and a collection of …
The market price manipulation continues. Inventories are plunging wordwide. The crisis approaches. Expect a price shock at some moment – or rationing – or both. TAP – a local independent petrol/fuel retailer has had no diesel for two weeks (in a rural location) and the owner says they don’t know when the next delivery will be.
Source: https://henrymakow.com/2026/08/patrick-ocarroll–khomeini-zionist.html The attached photo shows Ayatollah Khomeini without his turban or beard, and resembling a British Freemason. The powerful evidence is that he was British-Indian, that his father was British Mid-East “adventurer” William Richard Williamson of Bristol, England, and that his mother was Indian, from either Punjab or Kashmir. World wars …
They’re shutting down the systems that keep you alive. Diesel, fertilizer, crops, water, copper and it’s being done so slowly you barely notice until it’s already the new normal. Those in power don’t want you to notice the system is changing until it’s too late. The knobs of human survival are being turned off one …
In this exclusive Double Down News investigation, Lowkey unmasks the $2.3 Billion racket and financial network behind Donald Trump’s business empire. From inflated real estate valuations to dubious offshore dealings, we break down the paper trail, systemic corruption, and financial crimes hiding in plain sight.
As the Pentagon secretly burns through its finite stock of missile interceptors, top foreign policy insiders and U.S. troops on the ground are sounding an unprecedented alarm: Washington is running out of time, leverage and ammunition. In this explosive interview, top foreign policy analyst Dr. Trita Parsi (Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute) breaks down …
Lauren The Insider spent 20 years shaping celebrity headlines and protecting the powerful. Now she pulls back the curtain on fame, politics, and the Royals—sharp, factual, and no agenda. The commentary mainstream won’t touch. Disclaimer: Shared in good faith for education and entertainment. Public domain material used under Fair Use. Views are personal opinions—do your own …
Source: https://www.theburningplatform.com/2026/08/18/when-the-rule-of-law-fails-this-is-a-warning-of-end-of-a-government/#more-423864 The Collapse of the Rule of Law Confirms the Fall of a Nation This time by 2032 Historically, the collapse of the rule of law is often seen not just as an indicator, but as a primary mechanism through which a government falls or transforms into something else. Many thinkers have argued that when …
The New Atlas 1 day ago 🇺🇸🇷🇺 On US (“Ukrainian”) Strikes on Russia’s Progress Rocket and Space Center in Samara ▪️The facility is responsible for manufacturing the Soyuz launch system which not only is launching Russia’s Rasvett satellite constellation (Russia’s “Starlink/Starsheild” alternative), but also Soyuz supply and crew missions to the International Space Station upon …
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