QUESTION: Dear Martin,

I will let everyone know when this report is ready for prime time.

QUESTION: Regarding CBDC, will they convert all the savings/cash in your bank account, will they convert everything in your brokerage accounts (all stocks etc.) will they go after gold and silver you have in storage (Brinks, for example)?

KS

ANSWER: Everything will be converted to the new CBDC. The money in your bank account is already just an electronic book entry. This is why banks are closing branches everywhere in the USA as well as Europe. They are preparing for CBDCs, which means without physical paper money, bank branches are no longer needed. You can deposit a check on your phone. The only thing left for a branch is safe deposit boxes, and the government assumes you are hiding cash there anyway. So kiss your local branch goodbye. The local bank I used because it was the closest has closed, and it is now a 30-minute ride to the closest one still open.

The monetary system will still function as normal. The exchange will probably be one-for-one. The main purpose of this is to destroy the underground economy to be able to tax everything – even the 16-year-old girl next door you hire to babysit while you go out to dinner and that $100 bill you found in the parking lot that you cheated the government out of their 50% gift tax. We are all looked down upon as scum. They presume we are all guilty and the whole debt crisis is never their fault – it is you – we the people.

This is the natural progression of direct taxation – the complete loss of all liberty. This is why the Founding Fathers prohibited direct taxation. But the socialists seized the government and followed Marx to get the evil rich. It was introduced with the promise that only the rich would have to pay. They lied about that as well, for as soon as the income tax took place, simultaneously in the same bill, there was the payroll tax demanding employers withhold income from their workers.

The federal income tax of 1913 was accompanied by the fact that the law also attempted to withhold the brand-new income tax because the people were never to be trusted. Initial estimates were that the withholding provisions would yield two-thirds of income tax revenue, but in 1916, less than 5% came from withholding. Furthermore, employers’ simple lack of compliance led to a massive groundswell of opposition to the new withholding system.

The people realized that the government lied to get the 16th Amendment passed, and the state politicians voted for it because it allowed them to also allowed them to impose income taxes at the state level. Even cities joined the money grab, imposing city income taxes. Every layer of government now had the right to extort money from the people based on their income, requiring disclosure of their personal lives. You gave your children money, which was circumventing income tax, so they rolled out the gift tax. , which fueled the corruption on a massive scale. The Revenue Act of 1862 included an inheritance tax and gift tax, which applied to transfers of personal assets. In 1864, Congress amended the Revenue Act, added a tax on transfers of real estate, and increased the rates for inheritance taxes. They have always used war to justify raising taxes, but they always remain in place thereafter. The War Revenue Act of 1898 implemented an inheritance tax of .74 % to 15%, which was used to fund the Spanish-American War. This is why the government loves to wage wars.

By 1916, the payroll tax had become so politically unpopular that even Secretary of the Treasury William McAdoo advocated for its removal. In the War Revenue Act of 1917, the withholding rules passed in 1913 were officially repealed and replaced with a softer set of rules for employers — they were now only required to furnish information about wages paid to employees throughout a year, but not actually withhold or pay taxes on those wages.

This entire CBDC movement is about taxes, and they want to eliminate all paper money so they can track absolutely everything, rendering you an economic slave of the state precisely as the LEFT created with Communism. You will not be able to escape this system. This is why I have said that Republics are just tyranny by another label. We have no right to vote on anything. We are supposed to be “represented” by those in the House of Representatives, and the Senate represents the state governments – not the people. We have no right to vote on any issue ranging from taxes to war.

When FDR confiscated the gold, it was from institutions – banks and storage facilities. The Gold Confiscation Act of April 5, 1933, called for holders of significant quantities of gold to sell their gold at the prevailing price of $20.67 per ounce. They did not go from house to house. That is what FDR did. There are Supreme Court cases known as the Gold Clause where they upheld that private contracts with a gold clause could not be enforced.

The only exception was numismatic coins because Teddy Roosevelt (1858-1919) was an ancient coin collector. When Teddy became president on September 14, 1901 – March 4, 1909, he commissioned the artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848 –1907)  to redesign the $20 gold coin and made it high-relief as the ancient coins had been struck. The machines could not handle the high relief, and so the coins had to be reduced in their relief. He also ordered redesigning the $10 gold coin and had the American Indian represented. Teddy himself insisted on the headdress.

The statue of Teddy Roosevelt, who ironically was a socialist, had his statue removed from New York under reinterpretation that it was racist because it portrayed an American Indian and a black African. Teddy was certainly not a slave owner. Their representation reflected the two continents being America (the American Indian) and Africa because Roosevelt had taken a year-long expedition to Africa. This is the danger of interpretation that changes with the changing times. Teddy’s $10 Indian was commissioned in this same spirit of respect – not some racist WOKE theory.

This time, they will cancel all your paper currency, and your money in accounts is electronic book entries anyway. That will all be replaced with CBDCs in the bank/brokerage accounts. The only thing to survive will be tangible, real NUMISMATIC coins before 1933. They may outlaw bullion in transactions, and just as they altered all private contracts, nullifying any clause that required payment in gold, we must understand that they can do that even to cryptocurrencies outlawing such transactions.

Stratospheric aerosol injection is the latest proposed method to save civilization from human-induced climate change. I jokingly say that the climate change agenda believes they can simply throw money at the sky to change the weather, and I suppose there is a little truth in every “just kidding” as this method is precisely that.

Volcanoes produce clouds of sulfur dioxide, naturally injecting converted gas into the stratosphere, forming sulfate aerosols that reflect sunlight back to space. Scientists believe that this naturally occurring phenomenon can be replicated. Simply sending sulfur dioxide into the air would not work as it produces solar and terrestrial heat and would actually create a warming effect. Scientists proposed an alternative that involves diamond dust.

As explained in Life Science: “The team compared the cooling efficiency of diamond particles with that of aluminum and calcite particles using an Earth system model that simulates the full climate response of an intervention. They found that the quantity of diamond dust needed to cool the planet by 1.8 F — 5.5 million tons per year — was about one-third the amount of other materials needed to achieve the same cooling effect.”

Therefore, high-altitude aircrafts would need to fly around Earth’s orbit to sprinkle diamond dust constantly. The costs would be outrageous and scientists say this method would merely “buy us time” as no amount is enough to change mother nature. A 2020 study drastically underestimated the cost of this ridiculous idea, stating it would cost $175 trillion over a 65-year period. They could use SAI with sulfur dioxide as an alternative for a mere $18 billion per year.

No amount of funding will allow governments to play God with the universe. The climate is changing on target, as weather has always and will always be a naturally occurring phenomenon. It is downright shameful that these “scientists” are imagining outrageous scenarios fueled by fear-mongering to alter the planet at our expense.

To a large extent, there is still much confusion regarding the creation of MONEY. Some people still think the government actually creates money as if it were in ancient times. When I say MONEY is no longer TANGIBLE, but it is VIRTUAL, many seem to fail to grasp just how much the world has changed. In ancient times, the state minted the coins AFTER 600 BC attempting to certify the weight to facilitate commerce. However, the government quickly learned that there was profit to be made, which is known as the “seigniorage,” referring to the difference between the intrinsic value of the metal and the declared value. In such a world, the state predominantly created money supply, discounting leverage from banking and counterfeiting.

Today that is about as far removed from how the economy functions as the next inhabitable planet. In the example I used that if a foreign investor buys domestic real estate, he is increasing the domestic money supply. The conversion of his local currency to the domestic currency is NOT dictated by some FIXED quantity created by the central bank. It is just electronic. Nobody actually prints anything , and the central bank does NOT even create electronic currency. It is just a book entry. Because the foreign investor is bringing in cash and buys a TANGIBLE object (real estate), the net amount of cash in the domestic supply of money increases the same when the Fed bought US bonds under QE2. Banking also LEVERAGES the economy by creating MONEY. If you have $1,000 on deposit and I borrow $1,000, we both now have accounts reflecting $1,000 each. Again, the state did NOT create that money.

It is once more a book entry. This is how a BANK PANIC will take place. You go to the bank trying to get your $1,000, but the bank actually lent it to me. As long as you do not try to take out that $1,000, everything is fine and dandy. Therefore, MONEY is not TANGIBLE, and it is purely VIRTUAL! The idea that MONEY is supposed to be some TANGIBLE object actually ended in 600 BC once government got involved and began to manufacture a profit from creating money. As long as the economy is free, then you are free to keep your wealth in whatever object you desire, be it gold or real estate. MONEY is NOT a store of value, for it has always fluctuated, rising in purchasing power in recessions (NOW) and declining in booms.

America, we have a problem. The chatter being whispered in DC is that now some Democrats are saying that Pence was wrong and he should not have certified the 2020 election. This reversal is self-serving because some now argue that Kamala should NOT certify the count because Trump is disqualified under the 14th Amendment. Then, we have RINOs in Congress seeking to create a battle over the speaker. If there is a protracted fight where Congress can’t elect a speaker, if that takes place and nobody is sworn in, they can’t certify the election. If Trump can’t be certified on January 6th, then if he can’t take office on January 20th. Without a speaker, they cannot complete this process.

Part of the problem stems from the Supreme Court’s decision on whether Colorado could exclude former President Donald Trump from its ballot as an insurrectionist. The Supreme Court sidestepped the question of the 14th Amendment. The Court ruled that they didn’t like allowing a single state to kick Trump out of the presidential race, and they didn’t appear comfortable with the Court doing so either. In oral argument, the attorney representing Colorado warned the justices that if they didn’t resolve the question of Trump’s eligibility under the 14th Amendment, “it could come back with a vengeance”—after the election. This leaves the door open for the Democrats to defy the national vote.

Here is what I do not like. The computer has projected a Panic Cycle for January 6th. Volatility will start to rise mid-week. We even have a Directional Change on Friday. At the very least, we may have a constitutional crisis unfolding on January 6th.

The last time there was a brawl on the floor of Congress was February 15th, 1798. Well, if that unfolds, CSpan viewership will probably exceed all the mainstream news combined.

QUESTION: Hello Martin,

Isn’t intentionally losing the war the whole point of starting WWIII? In other words, starting war in 3 or maybe 4 theatres when there is no threat, no troops to fight, no ammunition, and no money to pay for the war is a guarantee of failure. But historically, isn’t that the goal: the loser gets to default on the previous government debt, then start all over with new bond issues?

Jack

ANSWER: The NEOCONs have NEVER expected Ukraine to win. They have counted on Ukraine being utterly destroyed so they can then claim Russia will invade all of Europe. The Ukrainian people are pawns in this chess game, and nobody cares about them whatsoever.

This has always been about conquering Russia. The NEOCONs have taken full control of the Biden Administration, and NATO is pushing Europe to its total destruction. Three governments I have spoken with all expect war with Russia.

The next major turning point in Poland is 2028.12 (February 18, 2028). NATO has been in control of Poland more so than any other nation, and they continue to push Poland into a confrontation with Russia.

NATO appears to be preparing Poland to become the next Ukraine. They are pushing Poland to engage Russia and then claim it was Russia who attacked first. They pulled that stunt with Vietnam when, in fact, we were never attacked. Even Johnson admitted, for all he knew, they were shooting at whales that night. That is always irrelevant. They still sacrificed 58,000 Americans for another one of their endless wars.

Vietnam was also all about killing Russians. They have never stopped with their end goal to conquer Russia as if Communism never fell.

I suggest that our readers in Poland should plan to migrate while you can. The EU is pushing through the Digital ID, which will be followed by the Digital Wallet. They are planning to cancel the paper money and impose capital controls. It does not appear that the Euro in any form will survive beyond 2029.

QUESTION: Why do you say the military will split? Is this routine?

FH

ANSWER: Throughout history, there have been many revolutions and coups. The most famous one in modern-day history is when Yeltsin stood on the tanks in Moscow and told the military not to fire on the people. They stood down and the Russian could that sought to overthrow Gorbachev and take the country back to Communism failed. Vladimir Kryuchkov, the coup’s leader, had published a two-volume memoir entitled “Lichnoye Delo”—”A Personal File.” He was the top spy for almost two decades, yet the US media never paid much notice to him. He was the embodiment of the old regime and its secret police. He was the real Soviet spymaster and was well known only to those of us who had insight into Russia aside from the CIA and the FBI.

Kryuchkov was a young operative in Budapest who helped crush the Hungarian uprising in 1956, which launched his career. Kryuchkov rose through the ranks to be the head of the KGB’s First Chief Directorate and then as the spy agency chief. His climb up the political ladder was enabled because he handled two super-moles in the USA that were responsible for the worst damage ever done to U.S. intelligence – Aldrich Ames and Robert Hanssen.

Then, it was August 1991 when Kryuchkov overestimated his power and organized a coup against President Mikhail S. Gorbachev. I believe the real motive was that Russia was invited to join NATO, and Gorbachev was considering it. This is my prized autographed photo of Maggie and Gorbachev. Boris N. Yeltsin climbed on a tank and rallied the crowds against the coup’s leaders. Kryuchkov was thrown in Moscow’s Matrosskaya Tishina prison. He was charged and tried as a “betrayer of the Motherland.” He was released from prison in 1993 when the government of Boris Yeltsin saw there was a sense of nationalism and even Communist opposition on the rise. Kryuchkov was granted amnesty along with the other plot leaders, fearing it would not be wise to put him on trial pursuing the prosecution in the face of discontent with Yeltsin’s administration. Some of the coup members returned to politics, including in the Duma. Kryuchkov, however, retired. His memoirs were an effort to rehabilitate his reputation.

When Nero died in 68AD, he had no heir for the Julio-Claudian line. The following year, 69AD is known as the year of four emperors. The military will routinely split in a fight for power – Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and the ultimate victor – Vespasian.

The Emperor in the first film, Gladiator, Commodus, was eventually assassinated, and the full corruption of Rome burst through to the surface. The Praetorian Guard, the ancient equivalent of the Secret Service, was dedicated to protecting the emperor, who, in this case, they assassinated and actually auctioned off the throne to the highest bidder.

Pertinax had a successful military career and achieved senatorial rank when the Praetorian Guard assassinated Commodus. Pertinax reluctantly accepted the throne when it was offered to him by the murderers of Commodus. The state of affairs in Rome was deplorable, and Pertinax instituted economic reforms, which immediately made him unpopular, particularly with the Praetorian Guard. Like any public employee who faces a pay cut, the mood was not festive. On March 28th, 193AD, after a reign of only 86 days, a band of mutinous Praetorian Guards invaded the palace and murdered Pertinax. The fate of his wife is unknown, but his son managed to survive.

Following the murder of Pertinax by the Praetorian guards, the full corruption of Rome burst forth. After parading around with the head of Pertinax on a pole, the Guards withdrew to the safety of their camp. No apparent heir was available, so the Praetorian Guards stationed heralds on the wall to announce openly that the office of Emperor was up for sale to the highest bidder. Thus began perhaps the most scandalous affair in Roman history. The corruption had reached such levels that it was clear that the decline and fall of the Roman Empire began at this junction in time. There were two bidders and Marcus Didius Julianus. Didius’ bid was 25,000 sestertii per man and was duly declared Emperor.

Pescennius Niger was the Governor of Syria by 191 AD. Upon word that the Praetorian Guard assassinated Pertinax and sold the throne to the highest bidder, he was cautious after being declared Emperor by his troops. He hesitated to march on Rome, providing the window of opportunity for Septimius Severus to begin his march toward Rome. Severus secured Rome and then turned his attention to his rival in the East. He defeated Niger for the fourth time, and he fled towards the Euphrates but was captured and executed by Severus.

The Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783 was an anti-government uprising over a sovereign default/debt crisis, not unlike Caesar crossing the Rubicon—nearly 400 soldiers of the Continental Army stormed Congress on June 17th, 1783. The American Congress fled Philadelphia to Princeton, New Jersey. George Washington, on June 24th, ordered 1,500 troops to march against the army in Philadelphia to suppress the mutiny.

There are countless examples of the military splitting. Pelosi was reluctant to call in the National Guard, fearing that most would have been Trump supporters. I was told that when the National Guard did enter Washington, some were even asked who they voted for.

The Democrats do not know what they do. They are destroying the United States all for their refusal to live in a republic unless it is their way.

From a Politician  I Know

COMMENT: When I started as a commissioner, I remember hearing the same term over and over, “staff recommends,” and I remember thinking of course you do. It’s self-serving.
I eliminated that here.
I am part of numerous boards and committees within the county and state, and I have found out they are just a sham and too lazy to do the work, and that’s why they go with what  “staff recommends.”
Even though there’s usually a nice lunch provided I still question why the heck do we even meet when the tail is wagging the dog.

REPLY: This is so true. This is the real swamp. In medieval times, the king was in his castle. There was the typical moat around the castle. What they tend to not explain is that there were no sewers. The waste went down a shoot or pipe and into the moat. Getting through that moat to reach the king must have taken a lot of courage.

Today, the actual DEEP STATE is the gatekeepers who are the modern-day moat. Both RFK and Trump already have theirs. Good luck in getting through that moat. I am not sure you can fight the DEEP STATE when just another incantation surrounds you acting in its self-interest.

The C$ is poised to finally elect a Yearly Sell Signal (Bearish Reversal) warning that Canada may not bottom out until 2026. Even if Trudeau is removed from office, will that prevent the Decline & Fall of Canada into 2026? We will deal with these questions and more in our annual report on Canada for 2025.

QUESTION: You said neither Trump nor RFK will listen to you. What do you mean by that? There were even political people from both camps at your WEC in November. I spoke with them. If they refuse to listen to you, they cannot possibly be what we voted for. Why will they not listen to you?

HF

ANSWER: The problem with both is that they do not understand the game Washington plays.  This is checkmate, and they do not grasp what is really on or under the table. I warned that the NEOCONs would attempt to assassinate Trump. Most thought I was spinning a conspiracy theory until it happened. I even personally handed the 2020 Coup Report to some close members of Congress in Trump’s camp. They do not really listen.

Both have people in their camps who will NEVER let you get to them. If you cannot get beyond the gatekeepers, you will never be able to express your opinion or provide evidence of what is taking place. I told one person connected to RFK I was concerned that Trump may not be sworn in. They think such things are over the top, so they will NEVER be passed on.

But Trump has been so entrenched in this tariff nonsense, and his personal views are of broken-down economic theories that even the central banks do not follow. But this is the BS they still teach in universities, so you stand ZERO chance of turning this around to save Western Society.

I have said many times that I have tried my best to defeat my own computer forecasts, but I have failed every single time. Both Trump and RFK are entrenched in their views, and they are surrounded by people who will NEVER let you get close because you would undermine their advice.

Look, there are some shows I have been on, and then they get a phone call and tell them not to interview me again. They seem to be afraid and thus self-censor. It does not matter, for there is no possible way I can reverse the computer forecast. All we can do is understand what is taking place, prepare for ourselves, and realize that what will be MUST take place because the system is not worth saving anyway. We must start from scratch, understand the flaws, and rebuild with better safeguards. That is what 2032 is all about.

It is not worth wasting my time on Trump or RFK because they are surrounded by gatekeepers who would oppose whatever I said anyhow. This is just part of the cycle. We are on our own. Prepare for yourself, for they will not save you.

With Panic Cycles going into January 6th and all the crazy propositions to prevent Trump from taking office on January 20th, it may be a 50/50 bet. The RINOs are trying to overthrow the Speaker of the House to prevent the January 6th count. The Democrats are pushing to refuse to validate the election under the claim that January 6th was an insurrection and the 14th Amendment bars him from taking office regardless of the people’s vote. Democracy has never existed in this country, and now they are trying to stage a coup to kill the very idea of a Republic. This is a battle for the very soul of the country –

I love your photos. We tried to make them hear. They do not give a shit what we think or say. They are in charge, and they intend to keep it that way. They will never lay down and reform. Not a single government has ever done that. History warns that once power is given to such people, it will never be willingly returned.