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Commentary and analysis on technology, money, politics and the forces shaping what comes next.

Aaron Day

From the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to Sergeant Presley

November 9, 2026

Before Elvis Presley became a permanent fixture of American popular culture, he made a remarkable transition: from sold-out stages and screaming fans to an Army uniform, military discipline, and the responsibilities of a soldier. As Veterans Day approaches, the story of Sergeant Presley reminds us that public fame and public service are very different kinds

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Board of Peace is Born

January 23, 2026

Prosperity can only come through peace, the United Nations divided us. The Board of Peace will allow us to prosper. Peace is the prize and now we have the promise. Today we celebrate one of the greatest moments in mankind, when a great idea is conceived, nurtured and delivered, to save humanity. Let’s baptize this

Politics

United States Completes WHO Withdrawal

January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON — January 22, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of State today announced the United States’ completion of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, its failure to adopt urgently

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Statement by Minister Miller on Lincoln Alexander Day

January 21, 2026

Statement OTTAWA, January 21, 2026 The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the following statement: “Today we mark Lincoln Alexander Day to honour an important figure in Canadian law and public life, whose commitment profoundly transformed our country. Through his exceptional career and legacy, Lincoln Alexander

Politics

Why Does Greenland “Really” Matter?

January 18, 2026

The X post shares a 15-minute video by Susan Kokinda of Promethean Action, framing President Trump’s renewed push for Greenland as a revival of the 1920s U.S. War Plan Red—a declassified contingency for conflict with Britain—aimed at dismantling lingering European imperial control through NATO and Denmark. WHY DOES GREENLAND “REALLY” MATTER? Whoa, best summation you’ll

Investing Trends

Global Gold Reserves Have Surpassed U.S. Treasury Holdings

January 17, 2026

GOLD JUST TOOK OVER THE U.S. DOLLAR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS It finally happened. The data is in, and it is TERRIFYING. Especially if you live in the USA. 📈 Gold: $4T📉 U.S. Treasuries: $3.9T🏦 1,000+ central banks buying💰 $4,500/oz goldThe de-dollarization era is here. For the first time in 3 decades,

Economy

U.S. Treasury Money a New Era in Finance

January 16, 2026

The Impact of Trump’s Executive Order 13772 Executive Order 13772, titled “Core Principles for Regulating the United States Financial System,” signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on February 3, 2017, marked a significant shift in the regulatory approach towards the financial sector and creation of Treasury Money. This order, the eighth executive action in Trump’s