Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my readers!

I appreciate your stopping by throughout the year to read and follow along with my predictions. I know they're not 'happy', but much of life isn't pretty. However, I contend that foreknowledge of future events does provide us all with a chance to make a difference, and change our destinies.

With thoughts of the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the air this Christmas, I am posting the link to a video I created on Youtube predicting the end of humanity within 300 years. I don't know why, but I have been compelled by this vision to add it to this blog, and also my new Youtube channel.

Interestingly, Youtube actually BANNED this video! (I agree with them to some extent...it is terribly depressing!) After appealing, they seem to have re-posted it, yet it is buried deep in the rankings, and doesn't appear to be linked to my channel anymore.

Check it out here before it disappears forever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LeI5APkToY

Also, check out my channel for more short videos:
http://www.youtube.com/c/TheStarProphet1

I will be changing up the video format a little, adding in more original content from my travels overseas this year, so stay tuned, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

False Flag Terrorism:
Watch for a series of coordinated ‘terrorist’ attacks in several cities throughout the United States in April, 2016. There will be one or two smaller false flag events in the first 3 months of the year, as well, but they will pale in comparison! The goal:  Gun confiscation and alternative media control.

The United States, and many of its Western NATO-member allies have clearly adopted a strategy of using ‘false flag’ terrorism events like the November 13th, 2015 events in Paris, to push forward a political agenda.  In the United States, the agenda is multi-fold, among them being the aim to disarm the American public, and to seize control over all forms of media.


Democrats in America have been pushing hard to restrict the sale of guns in the United States, using the “automatic weapons” argument, which would be nothing more than a smokescreen for language that would curtail Americans’ Second Amendment rights.  But why?

 According to Ammoland.com,  the American public, and in particular, U.S. hunters, account for over 12 million individuals armed, and skilled to some degree at using a gun.  Compare this figure to over 2.3 million armed Chinese military, and just 1.7 million U.S. military personnel.

It’s all about power, and revenge.  I would like to blame the United Nations and their Agenda 21/New World Order crap for this push to disarm the American public, but I have to go straight to the White House and the liberal loonies that feed this brood of megalomaniacs. It’s about “sticking it to the Republicans” and any American who believes that they have any kind of personal power in the world to rule their own destinies.

What is a “False Flag?”
What is a ‘false flag’ event?  Wikipedia does a great job of defining it in just three short paragraphs as follows:

“The contemporary term false flag describes covert operations that are designed to deceive in such a way that the operations appear as though they are being carried out by entities, groups, or nations other than those who actually planned and executed them”

“Historically, the term "false flag" has its origins in naval warfare where the use of a flag other than the belligerent's true battle flag as a ruse de guerre, before engaging the enemy, has long been accepted.”

“Operations carried out during peace-time by civilian organizations, as well as covert government agencies, can (by extension) also be called false flag operations if they seek to hide the real organization behind an operation.”


How do you identify a modern U.S.-style false flag event?
*  There’s a ‘patsy’ or ‘patsies’…a person(s) who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being blamed  for something.  ISIS is the patsy ‘du jour’.

*  White (caucasian), stocky, muscular, masked men appear during the attack in groups of 2’s, 3’s or larger, oftentimes carrying automatic weapons. Their presence at the event in question is never explained, or highlighted in the mainstream media outlets.

*  Military and/or police ‘drills’ are scheduled for the same day, in the very same area.

*  Many of the alleged ‘victims’ in the attack actually do not exist, or are hired ‘actors’, although there are some very real victims who are nothing more than collateral damage. The more the government uses these false flag events to push forward an agenda, the more likely real people—not just actors—are to be injured and even killed.

*  The false flag event is usually (almost always) followed by President Obama making a big, televised speech about how gun control is necessary to stop these events.

Economy 2016:

U.S. Stock Market
The stock market will see a sharp decline in early February, 2016.  This will send people in to a panic, and I expect retail sales to drop through the floor for a period of 3-4 weeks.  However, there is a ‘real economy’ in the United States that will rebound quickly, only to be followed by yet another ‘pump and dump’ of the stock and bond markets in April.  There will be some bright moments in the economy and markets in both the third and fourth quarters of 2016 as the markets see sharp increases in certain segments.

What does all this mean for the price of gold?
Over the last couple of years, I’ve warned people away from gold in my annual predictions, but, we should see some movement –FINALLY—in the price of both silver and gold later this year. Take advantage of the continued suppression of the price of precious metals through the summer, and get ready for 2017, which will be one of the best years ever for gold and silver investors.

Bitcoin:
There is a modest investment opportunity in Bitcoin later this year 2016)…I would say that the September timeframe, on through February 2017 will be very good for investors in this alternate currency trading platform.

Obamacare 2016:
Obamacare really brings nothing to the table in terms of true economic growth, and as a matter of fact, is a real economy job killer, despite the fact that it has created many short-term, valueless jobs, which the government has used to boost employment figures.  These Obamacare-related jobs will swell to an amazing peak in early 2016, then stop dead in their tracks around June of 2016.  This will prove those who have warned against the dangers of Obamacare to our economy to be absolutely right!

Furthermore, expect to a flood of IRS notices hit the mailboxes of those who cannot afford insurance.  This will create a heightened atmosphere of fear, which in turn, will lead to the organization of protest and consumer rights groups (it’s about time!).  

“Change for a Dollar”: European Elite Assume Control the United States through Our Currency
Years ago, in the print magazine I distributed in the Northeast called "The Star Prophet", I predicted that there will be "Change for the Dollar" in the coming years, which will give the European-controlled IMF complete control over the United States The time is upon us. Over the next two years, through 2017, the European Elite and their bankers, assume control over the United States economy through a ‘new’ form of currency that makes the U.S. economy subservient to the euro by ‘pegging’ the two of them together somehow.

There will also be secret agreements that will allow for European beaurocrats to take key positions within the United States government without being elected.    I wouldn’t be surprised to see the formation of some sort of economic ‘panel’ that will dictate how U.S. taxpayer funds are spent, and in particular, austerity programs similar to those enacted in Greece and Italy.

Don’t believe that the Europeans could take over our country?  Just look at Italy. Key positions within their government are now staffed by un-elected bureaucrats appointed by the European Union (read: ECB or European Central Bank).  This has led to 75% personal and business taxes, massive unemployment rates, the invasion of Chinese who have snapped up small businesses and do not, by law, have to pay taxes for a period of five years—all thanks to these fascist puppets who are more than happy to trade away the future of entire countries for their own personal, short-term gain.

These are just a few highlights of the year ahead (2016). Stay tuned for more play by play, both here on my blog, and in my new Youtube channel (to be announced).

Turkey has shot down one of Russia's fighter jets that they claimed flew in to its airspace.  Russia president Putin made it clear in his follow-on comments to the press that Turkey is funding the Islamic State, is profiting from the sale that of stolen oil shipped into Turkey ISIS/ISIL (now called "DAESH"), and also provides military support to protect their illegal operations throughout Syria and the Middle East.

Putin is 100% correct.

So, what's next for Turkey?

As I predicted yesterday, NATO is already withdrawing overt support of Turkey, but will they continue to covertly finance ISIS/ISIL (as I also predicted) via Turkey?

NO! For now, the European covert ties with ISIS via Turkey have stopped, and that includes all financial and tactical support.  But, that will not stop the Europeans who desire complete control of the Middle East.  They will, instead, turn their attention to ISRAEL, who will be more than happy to pick up tactical support of the terrorists in their attempt to stop the growing influence of Russia, and by association, IRAN, in that region.

Meanwhile, Russia will manage to set up a clever and simple observation zone of the movements of ISIS-controlled oil in to Turkey. Without a transport route to customers willing to buy the oil, it leaves ISIS's activities high and dry. I would expect that rather than having to kill ISIS troops, Russia wills simply be able to orchestrate a peace treaty with them.

So, if the West is attempting to bleed Russia's military dry by forcing them in to hot war, they should think again. Russia's not dumb enough to be trapped in to it, and their military intelligence-gathering capabilities, and strong strategic leadership will allow brains to win out over brawn.

The only lingering danger is Israel who is concocting their own plans to take-over the Middle East.

As I predicted, it is Turkey's ERDOGAN who is one of the primary go-to guys for ISIS, accepting money from foreign entities to arm this Dark Army, has downed a Russian fighter jet flying in Syrian territory.  Two pilots were ejected, one of which was captured (apparently killed in the fall) by ISIS (a.k.a. "The Rebels").

Why would Erdogan conduct such a reckless mission?

First, Russia has clearly taken over control of ISIS in much of Syria, capturing both the loyalty of these feckless fools, as well as their weaponry.  Still, Russia has not managed to seize the stolen assets, but has managed to shut down the flow of money that funds Erdogan's lavish lifestyle.

"It's a way for Erdogan to bring NATO to the table," claims noted international journalist Pepe Escobar (Source: Russia Today, 11/24/15).  But, such efforts will backfire on Erdogan as NATO takes several steps back from this fool, clearly not willing to wage a larger war which would most certainly result in such an action.

Erdogan's days are numbered.  It is clear that Erdogan has to go, lest the Middle East erupt in to a huge confrontation between the IMF-controlled West, and he is surrounded by those who would happily pull the trigger...not just Russia. However, it will take a few more months for this to be orchestrated--my estimate is February 2016.

And, good riddance, too, especially for Turkey's neighbor, Iran, who will happily place their own loyal puppet in control of the country, in the very same manner that they will lock down Saudi Arabia (see my previous predicts concerning the fall of the House of Saud).

Okay, so the irony of my early morning post about Turkey’s Erdogan and his role in coordinating ISIS escapades throughout the Middle East and Europe hit me while I was running errands a couple hours after I clicked ‘submit’.  I’m a little slow with these things, but better late than never, I guess.

That’s right, the key go-to guy for the European/Global elite who have been funneling money into ISIS to fulfill their hegemonic desires through Islamic State-sponsored terrorism, go to none other than a closeted homosexual!

(Earlier today, I wrote)
“What drives Erdogan?  Money, plain and simple. He’s an opportunist who has a penchant for jewelry, fine clothes, homes and cars.  He cares nothing about his own people who worship the ground he walks on, as if he were ‘god’. He has no interest in “the ladies” as we say here in the West, but instead, prefers the company of at least one of his regular boys.”

I'm an American, and like many Americans, I don’t really have anything against the gay/lesbian community. I’ve had many gay friends over the years, and I only want them to have what makes them truly happy.  But, what I do have an issue with is a narcissistic psychopath like Erdogan facilitating the reign of terror ISIS/ISIL has brought up on the world's Christians, Muslims, and yes, his fellow gays, too.

Now, on a lighter note, I couldn't help but wonder who Erdogan fantasizes about when he's alone at night?

His loving wife?



Nope!

A dark, swarthy, Arabian night?

Hmmmmm....maybe, but not quite... Scroll down to see Erdogan's 'ideal man' (and no, I'm not joking!)

(Photo) Women around the world fantasize over actor/director Dolph Lundgren, famous for his co-starring role in one of the Rocky sequels alongside Sly Stalone….and so does Turkey’s dear leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Anyone who understands False Flags, can spot one a mile away, and these days, they are common occurrences, popping up prior to important events such as ELECTIONS, wars, and such.

It’s no surprise that a major terrorism attack occurred in Paris on the heels of the upcoming elections where major platforms such as anti-immigration, and the removal of Assad in Syria have split votes.  France’s population, like America’s are sick and tired of war, and empathetic to the plight of refugees from war torn regions like Syria and Libya, to name a few.  But, I'm willing to guess that these opinions have changed following the most recent round of terrorism.

An (alleged) ISIS terrorist attack is the perfect solution for unifying a population behind the global elite’s agenda to derail the advancement of the BRICs nations, especially Russia who, along with China, has over the years, repeated stated their goal to create a uni-polar world that would stop the New World Order dead in its tracks.  And, its easy to stage, too, especially with friends in high places who are happy to help out!

From the very beginning of the emergence of ISIS on the Islamic scene, many claimed that it was the ‘evil’ United States who was behind them. But, that is not so, and I’ve asserted this opinion on various Youtube VLOG sites over the last few months. Instead, I predicted that it was IRAN who had actually infiltrated ISIS from the beginning, and had gained some control “at least for now.”  This control is political, and not necessarily financial, even though someone is using ISIS to steal oil and gas from the Middle East and profit from it.  But, at the time, I did not realize that I had missed one key player in all of this.

In light of the recent Paris attacks, it became clear to me that someone else was controlling and profiting from ISIS in more ways than just oil/gas theft. This entity would have to be someone with a high profile in politics, with plenty of access to money and influence to fund the leaders that run the ISIS/ISIL show.

This someone is Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

What drives Erdogan?  Money, plain and simple. He’s an opportunist who has a penchant for jewelry, fine clothes, homes and cars.  He cares nothing about his own people who worship the ground he walks on, as if he were ‘god’. He has no interest in “the ladies” as we say here in the West, but instead, prefers the company of at least one of his regular boys.  He has no real allegiance to Iran or even the United States—a country that he considers to be a ‘major headache’—but is very eager to please his European backers from Germany, France and Great Britain.

Pictured: Turkey’s president Erdogan and Iran’s Rouhani.

Where does Iran come in to all of this? Turkey and Iran have trade partnerships in place, and have agreed, in years past, to share intelligence.  However, they still disagree about Assad in Syria, with Iran supporting his presidency, while Turkey follows the lead of his European masters in demanding that he step down.  Still, Iran is eager to please its neighbor to the west (Turkey) especially when it comes to trading, but will stand its ground when its comes to keeping Assad in place.

Turkey’s other neighbor, Russia, isn’t so flexible. Russia is standing its ground against Turkey and the effeminate Erdogan, and has even seized control over ISIS forces in Syria. It will only be at the request of Iran that Russia releases their control over ISIS in that region, allowing the remaining ISIS forces to retreat. I believe that these individuals will be absorbed in to Iran’s secret forces, and not back in to Turkey’s.

Meanwhile, the United States’ control, and even basic intelligence about ISIS is just a confused mess, to put it in plain and simple terms.  Nonetheless, this will not stop U.S. insiders from using the general fear of ISIS to orchestrate their own false flag event in April 2016, in my estimate.

In my predictions for 2015, I claimed that 2015 would be one of the last good years for the U.S. economy, with some new record highs in the stock market. Sure enough, thanks to plenty of fake ‘high frequency trading,’ corporate stock buybacks to create an artificially high stock market, and low gas prices for the rest of us, the economy managed to remain stable for yet another year.

But, 2016 is another story.

Stock Market “Black Swan” Event:
Just about anyone who is in the know in the world of finance has predicted a stock market “Black Swan” event will eventually strike the stock market down in a dramatic fashion. For example, Harry Dent has, for the last couple of years, predicted that in 2016, the stock market will suddenly plunge to as low as 6,000.

Sure enough, this event if FINALLY upon us in 2016, and I would predict this to occur in the February time frame (with some hints of it as soon as January!) And, while I agree with Dent’s timing, I would estimate the drop to be to the 8.000 range (not 6,000 as he’s predicted.

So, if you are heavily invested in stocks, now’s the time to sell your long positions to avoid catastrophic losses. Instead, consider going ‘short’ on some of the stocks that experts consider ‘overvalued’…and these are certainly abundant in light of the propping up of the market with high frequency trading and stock buy-backs.

Gold Price
If you think that gold prices will FINALLY surge to expected levels following the early 2016 stock market debacle, think again. The price is currently manipulated, and will continue to be manipulated as long as the ‘forces that be’ can contain it. But, by the 3rd and 4th quarters (especially near the end of 2016) we’ll begin to see the price of gold break free!  The year 2017 is the best year for gold, so no worries if you cannot accumulate in 2016.

Coming soon: More predictions for 2016, including false flag terrorism events, the price of Bitcoin, loss of civil liberties in the U.S., the European Elite/NATO & Russia, ISIS & more!

As predicted, the Greek riots are in full swing, so pay attention.  This is democracy in action, and who better to demonstrate it to a lazy American public than the Greeks whose ancestors invented it!

Will America see similar riots?

Don't hold your breath!  Americans are too fat and lazy to pay attention to the impending European take-over of our country, economy & currency, and the burgeoning police state will have everything under control in 2016.  

By 2017, Americans will feel as if they're getting yet a FREE HANDOUT, this time it will be sponsored by their new 'keepers', the European Elite.  This will leave many unwitting Americans feeling safe and secure, and few will recognize the same pattern currently being played out in Greece.

Americans won't have much time to think about the implications of the loss of their sovereignty to the European Elite, and eventual demise of its economy "Greek Style", as 2018 will bring forth one of the worst global catastrophes since Hiroshima, and this time, right on American soil.

Back on March 1, 2014, I predicted that extreme gun control measures (confiscation, etc.) would be hoisted upon the American public in 2016.

I wrote:

 “Get ready, folks, things are about to change with the entrance of a brand new U.S. president in 2016! If you're a pro-Constitutional Rights American, you're in for a rude awakening when gun ownership is seriously curtailed (and, made illegal in most parts of the United States). Interestingly, it won't be Feinstein who leads the charge, but rather, it will be yet another shill from a European-controlled enterprise, like the IMF. This person is likely to be a tall, leaner male politician from the Midwest (Chicago?).”

While such prophecy seemed far-fetched at the time, the recent Paris attacks should most certainly be a signal to any astute observer of the obvious that the 'powers that be' are planning an attack on U.S. soil to further their own agendas here.

(Photo Source: Daily Sabah) CIA Director, and shill for the European Elite, has warned that the Paris attack is NOT a "one-off event".  But, he should know as much of his budget is spent funding ISIS (or, DAESCH, as they're now calling them!)

So, brace yourself for your worst nightmares in 2016.  Expect to see a major push by the European Elite to reclaim ownership of the United States with European style gun laws, a clear and present Police State, and a carefully-managed roll-out of higher taxes hidden in a new currency system that is controlled by none other than the very same bloodline that controlled our country prior to the American Revolution.

Enjoy!

In a very recent post (yesterday), I claimed that the alleged ISIS attack in Paris was actually an ‘inside job’…orchestrated by key individuals interested in furthering their own political and commercial interests.

Furthermore, I pointed out that both the Russian and French attacks in Syria were not targeted at so-called ISIS targets.

In a press conference today, President Vladimir Putin came forward and clarified just how the loosely organized ISIS has managed to function.

“I provided examples based on our data on the financing of different Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) units by private individuals. This money, as we have established, comes from 40 countries and, there are some of the G20 members among them,” Putin said.

If you look back at previous posts of mine, I mentioned that Iran had managed to infiltrate the organization in the Middle East, “for now,” using them as deep cover for their own operations in various regions there.

And now, it’s fair to say that it is highly likely that some ISIS flunkies were goaded in to carrying out their horrendous acts of terrorism in Paris, only to be promptly snuffed out by secret forces in the country to cover their trail. As one would expect, other ‘suspects’ have been rounded up and will most likely be sentenced without due process, to further convince the public that this hoax, was no hoax.

France has apparently taken it up the @ss from IMF/NATO war-driven coalition, intent on boosting the Petrodollar with more government debt via arms sales.

In particular, following the latest false flag attack in Paris, which killed and injured SCORES of trusting, tax-paying, French citizens who would no more question the allegiance of their own government to their own national interests than question that the sun rises and sets each and every day, have joined in with support for the latest Iraqi-style war in the Middle East.

But, the French military have proven themselves to be completely impotent in all matters that serve humanity’s best interest, opting instead, to honor aspiring politicians’ promises to the ECB, IMF, and American interests, to boost arms sales, starting with joining in the so-called ‘war’ against the illusory ISIS.

France’s recent bombings in Syria (30 expensive bombs dropped, with 28 of them actually hitting ISIS (read: “civilian”) targets.  ISIS has claimed no casualities, while the international media has claimed “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently” (read: Ummmm…where did the Boogeyman go?!)

“But French bombs may have killed few of the militants. The Islamist terror group has withdrawn from its sites in anticipation of the retaliation, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently said. Streets have been empty, markets less crowded.

No civilian casualties have been reported, the activist group said, and the civilian population does not seem particularly worried.

The activists said there have been ISIS casualties but could not say how many.

An ISIS media wing has said there were no casualties Sunday.”

In light of Frances impotent ‘attack’ on ISIS, we are left to wonder, “WTF?!”

I mean, c’mon!  These types of air raids are ridiculously expensive, and, according to some reports, have been guided by closely held American intelligence.  So, once again, we must ask… “WTF?!”

If you read my last post about the Russian targets strikes in Syria as reported by The Washington Post, you’ll see that Russia, too, has been avoiding (alleged) ISIS targets, focusing instead on Saudi-backed al Quaeda (al Nusra) targets, who are, in my estimation, backed by the Israelis (and, by association, the likes of the British Royal Family/Dutch Royal Family/NATO).

Yes, it is true that Russia is inserting itself in Syria to protect is “assets”. The Saudis are trying to disrupt the flow of oil/gas from Russia/Iran to line their own pockets as their natural resources slowly run dry, and the Israeli/American coalition simply want to ensure that the natural gas they stole from the Palestinians by…ahem…EXTERMINATING THEM… gets to Jordan so that they can collect their multi-billion dollar paycheck.

When, oh when, will people catch on to this modern day Game of Thrones?

Eight terrorists and suicide bombers have proceeded, with great precision, to murder over 120 innocent people in several locations throughout Paris.

All eight have been killed.  Not one was brought in to custody for questioning, although there are some suspects being questioned in Belgium.

The media has declared that this attack was an act of revenge for Frances involvement in the Syrian war.  But, other, more skeptical observers have been led to wonder, “Why didn’t they attack a Russian target?”  After all, it is Russia, not France, who has moved troops and heavy weaponry in to Syria to snuff out ISIS.

And, why, in light of all of the anti-immigrant sentiment throughout Europe, would these alleged Islamists orchestrate such a terrorist attack, especially considering that the there will, for sure, be a major government blow-back against the influx of Muslim refugees?

(Photo Source: The Guardian) This alleged ISIS attack conveniently comes before a critical election for the Front National party in France, that would place Marine Le Pen, the daughter of a radical, anti-immigrant politician, Jean-Marie Le Pen,  in a position of power.

From my perspective, I just don’t ‘see’ a solid connection between ISIS and this terrorist attack in Paris.  The timing is just too convenient given the upcoming elections there.  And, it is equally convenient that all eight terrorists were killed, leaving behind no one to interrogate…an interrogation that would most surely reveal deeper motives behind this mass killing.

Remember, “false flags” have been used for decades throughout Europe by NATO’s secret armies who use terrorism to push forward political and commercial agendas.  And, who better to blame than everyone’s favorite scapegoat, ISIS?

That’s right!  ISIS is, for the most part, a relatively impotent force in Europe, with no clear leadership, and no backers who could help them get their hands on the types of guns and ammo used in the Paris massacre, and coordinate such a widespread attack without being detected.  ISIS, in general, is loosely organized (although, I do believe that they have been infiltrated in certain parts of the Middle East by Iran), and can easily be stamped out by Europe or the United States if the desire were there.

This was an inside job.  The plot was concocted within France, by French nationals, with a vested interest in the upcoming elections.

Earlier this year, while many online pundits were predicting that Greece would leave the Eurozone, I predicted that they wouldn’t, thanks to many key Greek politicians taking bribes from the ECB (European Central Bank) to stay in the European Union. Instead, I predicted that it would take riots by the Greek people to move the Grexit forward, and these riots would begin in October, 2015.

Well, my timing was off by about a couple of weeks, but sure enough, HERE COME THE RIOTS!


What’s next? Watch for a major announcement by the Greeks in April of 2016, declaring that they’ve developed new allegiances outside of the Eurozone. I suspect that this will be with Russia—the talks for which have already been widely reported earlier in 2015.

This Grexit will force the ECB and its NATO allies to flood the country with troops, actions that will not sit well with the determined Greek people!  By August of 2016, Greek could finally pry the grip of the ECB over its country and be on its way to new trade deals abroad which should revitalize the country.

Be sure to read my original post on this subject which contains predictions about Italy and France, too!  

Have you ever wondered what is actually behind Israel's ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people? After all, if Israel was the land of God's true 'chosen people,' there would be eternal peace in that region, at least by Christian standards, wouldn't there?  Why exactly do the Israelis need all of Palestine's land when the boundaries between Israel and Palestine were clearly established long ago under the United Nations' Partition Plan.

"Thousands gathered across Israel in protest to speak out against PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s natural gas deal with US energy giant Noble Energy. The deal is likely to receive approval shortly, but critics describe it as “the great gas robbery." .... "Demonstrators waved Israeli flags and carried signs reading “Gas theft,” while chanting slogans such as “This is our gas.”"  (Source: Russia Today, Nov 8, 2015)

"OUR GAS?!"

Not really, according to many around the world including the Centre for Research on Globalization who points out that the gas..."our gas"...in question really belongs to the Palestinians, and was recently stolen by Israel as part of Operation Cast Lead (2007), [and its more recent Operation Protective Edge (2014), which both] led to Isreal's confiscation of Palestinian gas fields in violation of international law."  The area seized included Leviathan...the natural gas field in question.

Map of the Levant Basin and Leviathan Gas Fields (in red).

Behind the Israeli government stands the U.S. multi-national corporation Nobel Gas and the U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry.  Together, these entities, along with the Israeli government, have inked a multi-billion dollar deal that  "which gives Israel the capacity to “use its position to achieve strategic aims.""

So, what are Israel's "strategic aims?"

While the Israelis claim that Iran is out to get them, it is Israel who is, in fact, out to steal from Iran the same types of resources they've stolen from the Palestinians, and then exterminate their people in the process.  The Israelis have no allegiance to the United States whatsoever, despite the "aid" that the U.S. has been steadily funneling to them over the years. The Israelis 'roll their eyes' and secretly mock the Americans for our gullibility.

Saudi Arabia is Israel's puppet.  And, the Saudis aren't the 'sharpest tools in the shed,' either when it comes to Israel's true aims!  There is much speculation about the size and influence of Israel's secret army in Middle East terrorism activities.  However, there is really no need for the Israelis to be more active when it comes to such secret operations, mostly because Israel allows the Saudis to do their dirty work through al Nusra, al Quaeda and other covert armies.  This strategy of Israel is slowly bleeding the Saudis dry. Unfortunately for the Israelis, it will be the Iranians who quietly steal control over the Saudis from behind the scenes.

Israel's imperialistic aims are being subdued by the Russians who are establishing their a stronger military presence in Israel's immediate neighbor country, Syria.  In particular, Russia will maintain a full naval fleet off of Syria's coast, which sits adjacent to the (stolen) Israeli Leviathan gas fields off the cost of Israel/Palestine. This gives Russia, and its allies an opportunity to insert themselves in to the gas deal between Israel and Jordan. After all, how will all that natural gas be transported between these two countries without crossing Russian-controlled waters or land?

The bottom line is, this is all about imperialism. Whether you're Israeli, American, a Saudi, Iranian or Russian, control of energy is the key to your own country's prosperity and protection against those who seek to destroy and control.

As I watch various Youtube channels and the predictions of various commentators like ‘Fabian for Liberty,” Greg Hunter, and others, I oftentimes post my own predictions, most (if not all) of which have come to pass.  On a previous Fabian for Liberty post on the Ukrainian crisis, wherein the show’s host, Fabian Calvo, predicted that Russia would invade the Ukraine, I disagreed. Instead, I predicted that Russia would redirect its attention to the Middle East, and in particular, engage in war with the Saudis.

Here we are months later, and as predicted, Russian forces are in Syria, waging war against ISIS (or, “The Islamic State”).  Or, are they?

According to a map of recent air strikes by Russia in Syria, posted by The Washington Post, Russia isn’t targeting ISIS at all, but instead, has its sights set on Syria’s al-Qaeda affiliate—Jabhat al-Nusra, who are backed by none other than Turkey and Saudi Arabia!

So, my prediction that Russia would be at war with the Saudis has come true, but what of ISIS? Are they a real threat?  And, who is controlling them?

In a previous post, I wrote about how Iran is actually in control of ISIS at the moment…not the United States as many might suspect. When President Obama and others claim that they are planning to send troops in to Syria to train moderate rebels, they are, in some respects, telling the truth (go figure!)  Sadly, these men and women from the U.S. are being sent in to certain death, both at the hands of ISIS, but even more so at the hands of the Saudis!

What is to come of Russia’s intervention in Syria?  Will it be a never-ending war, or will their efforts pay off?

Yes, the dust will settle in relatively short order, I predict.  Yet, I would expect Russia to keep a naval presence in the area that should allow time for the Syrian Army to re-establish control after the New Year, as soon as the end of the first quarter, 2016.

And, as for the Saudis, the royal families remain in a state of chaos, but I expect Iranian intervention in the region, as outlined in one of my previous posts. Check it out.

Over the last few weeks, Saudi Arabia has been bombing Yemenis in to submission, in what one analyst has called "The Arabian Game of Thrones."

"...the House of Saud has been playing different Yemeni governments, the Houthis, the Muslims Brother hood, and al-Qaeda all against one another in a Saudi real life version of Geroge RR Martin's best-selling book series Game of Thrones," explains Mahdi Darisu Nazemroaya.

Why is it so important to have control over Yemen? It is adjacent to one of the major choke-points in oil movement from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the rest of the world, including Europe-- the Bab Al-Mandeb Straight. But, some analysts fear that Iran has the will and the ability to take over control of that straight, effectively taking control over the balance of power in the region.

"If the Iranians were to gain access to a de facto base in some port or another controlled by the Houthis whom they have aided in the latter’s fight, the balance of power in the sub-region would shift significantly," J. Peter Pham of U.S. think tank the Atlantic Council.

With this in mind, it makes the Saudi's desired control over the country understandable, but the world has not agreed with their cruel and almost random approach, which has included the bombing and murder of innocent civilians in one of the world's poorest countries, leaving behind a dire situation indeed. The war has been so bad, that China and Russia has sent warships in to the region to evacuate their own people, Yemenis and foreigners (including Americans who have been left stranded by their own country) alike. And, Iran has promised to send its own ship, filled with humanitarian aid and accompanied by several of its warships, striking fears that such an initiative is nothing more than a ploy to attempt a takeover of the area.

Pictured: Global Temperatures from 2500 B.C. to 2040 A.D. (Projected). Prepared by climatologist Cliff Harris and Meteorologist Randy Mann.

With the ongoing battle between the "Global Warmers" and so-called "Climate Deniers" raging at full steam, it is important to look at the actual long term trends to see where the planet is actually heading. However, if you've tried to seek out actual data on any of the major U.S. search engines, like Google and Yahoo, you will find much of the long-term data scrubbed from view, and obscured by very short, discrete trends, that show only fraction of the truth behind what is actually going on with the planet.

Above is a great chart that shows climate trends as far back as 2500 B.C. What you will see here is that global warming trends, spanning 100's of years, have occurred at regular intervals over time, only to be followed by colder and colder mini-ice ages.  What is even more striking is that the colder trends tend to get much colder with each cycle and last longer, while the warming trends are cooler and cooler, and also last for shorter periods of time.

Overall, it is clear that the planet is tending towards a permanent ice age, and this is not because of man-made carbon, but rather, a natural result of the sun burning off much of its fuel, or so to speak.  In other words, the sun will only get colder over time, and the planet will eventually be uninhabitable (I've predicted human existence will end here in less than 3,000 years.)

Until then, we should all come together to protect the environment around the world from pollution and destruction.  But, a so-called 'carbon tax' is not the answer as carbon is not our enemy, but instead, is a potential solution to slowing the cooling trend that will eventually lead to a permanent ice age here in earth.

Obama & Friends (the FCC) just pushed forward a secret and sweeping "Net Neutrality" bill that critics are claiming will give the government complete control over the widely unregulated public internet.  Many fear that this secret legislation will squelch the rapid advancement of telecommunications technologies and small to medium businesses.  While others note that there is a hidden agenda to suppress government critics.

What's in store for the internet under Obama's secret legislation?

First, it is clear that the government intends to integrate NSA data collection and control activities, with that of private enterprises like Google, Facebook, Verizon and AT&T to name a few.  These plans have been public for some time thanks to the revelations of whistleblower Edward Snowden.  

But, what some may not realize is, that down the line, by 2016/2017, anyone with a Youtube channel, website, Facebook or Twitter account, who criticizes the U.S. government and any of its crony friends (like Monsanto, Nestle, and so on), will be forced to obtain a license, comply with free speech restrictions, or face hefty penalties and even jail time.  I wouldn't be surprised to hear stories of 'disappearances' and even rendition to U.S.-based CIA black sites like the one recently uncovered in Chicago by The Guardian!

Yes, America is going down the path of Nazi Germany, but it should be no surprise as the U.S. is about to lose its sovereignty to big, central banks and the IMF in 2016--the same banks who were built by the Nazis and the Zionists who profited during WW2.

In light of McDonald's ongoing problems both in the United States and especially in the Asia-Pacific region, it really doesn't take a psychic to predict that they're in danger of becoming McGONE within the next few years.

While some believe that this factory-farm-fueled, fast-food giant can turn things around, I believe the company will slowly crumble over the next couple of years.  I wouldn't be surprised if those golden arches aren't completely removed from the global landscape by 2017!

How will Americans survive? We'll survive quite nicely without the likes of these corporations that pay employees a pittance, serve GMO-laden foods, and treat their animals in a manner that surely makes Mother Nature weep!

In particular, look for the re-emergence of diner and cafeteria-style enterprises that serve good, old-fashioned American style food. "Retro" is the word when it comes to running a successful restaurant over the next few years. And, it wouldn't hurt to serve up non-GMO and non-factory-farmed foods, either!

Pictured: McDonalds, South Korea (from company website)

Anti Russian opposition leader, Boris Nemstov, has been murdered in an obvious, coordinated 'hit' outside of the Kremlin.  Western leaders have been quick to imply that Russian President Vladmir Putin was behind the killing, and have defended the pro-Kiev Nemstov as being a 'tireless advocate for democracy.' 

Who really killed Nemstov?  Was the Kremlin and in particular, Putin behind the murder, or is there another agenda at play?

Sorry Russia-haters, but Nemstov was nothing but a pro-Ukrainian agitator who just happened to get in to an argument over money with members of his own inner circle.  These individuals have nothing to do with Putin, and the motive behind his killing was two-fold: (1) revenge and (2) to fuel the anti-Putin propaganda.

In other words, the Kremlin had nothing to do with the murder that was so obviously staged at the Kremlin's front door, and occurred just before an anti-Russia protest, to implicate Putin.  Putin himself would absolutely know who these individuals are as he has made great efforts to weed out these corrupt individuals from the current Russian leadership.  I wouldn't be surprised to see these individuals under arrest within the next two weeks.

From the beginning of the emergence of ISIS in Iraq and now throughout the Middle East, just about every vlogger pointed the finger at the U.S. government and the CIA as being its puppet-master. True, there were some prominent individuals in ISIS that had been trained by the CIA and our partners like Jordan, but the direct connection between the U.S. and this radical organization has never emerged.

From the beginning, I called our IRAN as being the country in control of ISIS.  It just made sense. Iran's secret armies--their versions of the United States' CIA--are far more organized, sophisticated, and extremely loyal to the Iranian leadership.  And, Iran's covert activities in Iraq have been well-known.

Just today, I found this great article by Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs that explains how and why Iran could come to control ISIS, completely supporting my original prediction. Check it out. And, remember, there's more to the world than meets the eye!

The remaining question is whether the United States is working secretly with Iran, as this article speculates. I'm not sure that I agree with this assertion in the purest sense. Instead, I think that it is possible that private, banking and commercial entities (such as for-hire mercenaries), from both the United States and Europe may be funding ISIS (as they fund the CIA, contrary to popular belief that this organization is funded and controlled solely by the U.S. government) for their own ends.

These finer details are much harder to decipher as there are so many entities, not yet publicly known, involved in funding private armies for their own global aims. But, suffice it to say, they are out there, and it is possible to root them out with a little time and patience.

If you watch the U.S. news, you may have noticed the big to-do about Senator Diane Feinstein's December 2014 torture report, that revealed that "The CIA misled former President George W. Bush, other policymakers and the American public about the extent and effectiveness of interrogation techniques of terrorist suspects that amounted to torture under international law."

The report, which detailed horrific torture techniques like "rectal rehydration" led to President Obama's executive decision to "shield the architects of the CIA torture program from legal action."  And while the United States has publicly claimed that all torture programs and activities by "U.S. personnel" have ceased, we have to wonder, is the Liar in Chief actually telling the truth?  If not, exactly what is the U.S. government up to?

If President George W. Bush dipped his fingers in the bloody business of torture, as Feinstein's report suggested, President Obama is up to his elbows in the worst possible forms of torture, geared towards the worst possible aim. And that aim is to establish a new, brainwashed, Dark Army, independent of any governmental rule, and subject to the grand designs of select members of the Global Elite leading the charge towards a "New World Order".

Don't believe me? Just look at ISIS--an organization trained by the likes of the CIA and Mossad, but, currently hijacked by Iran's own version of the CIA...at least for the time being. ISIS is, in many ways, The Global Elite's Dark Army come to life, but with its own perverse designs.  However, Israel's Mossad , in alignment with the likes of the MI5, will eventually regain control over ISIS, and redirect its activities against Iran over the next several years. They will flood the Middle East with the worst possible atrocities, directed and funded by the biggest ZioNazi banks (the IMF, ECB, The Federal Reserve, and so on).

So, if you're confused by ISIS and where the heck they came from, start to think outside of the big government military box.  There are forces at work that extend beyond the imaginable, and they're pretty, darn, awful.  Obama is just another AmeriKan lackey, complicit in facilitating secret torture programs that make privately designed and manipulated Dark Armies like ISIS possible.
 
See also "Timeline: How Obama Compares to Bush on Torture, Surveillance and Detention"

Just in case you forgot what it means to be a "Stand up Guy or Gal," check out this interview of HSBC's organized crime whistle-blower, Herve Falcioni, posted on February 13, 2015 by The Guardian.

Falcioni risked his life revealing the truth behind HSBC's banking activities, which included money laundering for the mafia, drug and blood diamond dealers, to tax evasion for the very wealthy---over 6,000 individuals.  To date, he remains in hiding, in a witness protection program.

Take a good, long look, because these types of individuals who will risk it all to do what is right, are certainly few and far between in American politics. We can give a special thanks to President Barack Obama and his banking friends whose track record for cracking down on whistle blowers has exceeded all other presidents combined.

Once again, President Vladmir Putin of Russia saves the day, coordinating and successfully negotiating yet another peace treaty between the illegal junta in Kiev, Ukraine, and the eastern Ukraine separatists. This week's meetings in Minsk were notably attended and facilitated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French president Francois Hollande, a clear signal to the United States and the United Kingdom, that the EU is just about finished with their disruptive shenanigans in the Ukraine!


Under the agreement, a general ceasefire will begin Sunday, February 15, 2015.  Plus, the agreement requires major constitutional reform which would 'provide permanent privileges to the Lugansk and Donetsk Regions, currently self-declared republics, by the end of 2015."

Among other criteria, humanitarian and economic measures will be required by Kiev, including restoring "social payments, which (Kiev) cut in rebel-held areas."

Kiev, and in particular, it's oligarch leader, Petro Poroshenko, have broken the previous peace treaty negotiated in 2014, so the question remains, will the same thing happen again?  And, more important, will the United States and Great Britain send more arms in to this region to fuel the flames of war with Russia?

Of course, this treaty will be broken as soon as March 2015--most likely on the basis of more false evidence presented by the Ukrainian and U.S. governments--as has already been clearly indicated by U.S. president  Obama!

We should see major arms and tanks being moved by Kiev/U.S./NATO out of the eastern provinces, as dictated by the Misnk agreement, but instead, they will be redirected to the Crimean area beginning in March.  The intent of the U.S. will be to cut off trade between the Russian Crimea and the independent Republics of Lugansk and Donetsk, and to further provoke Russia in to war.  Plus, NATO fully intends to drive Russia completely out of Crimea and take over their crucial naval bases in that region, but unfortunately, this effort will fail.

Obama & friends are in a clear state of denial, ignoring the clear hint that Germany and France have sent, and that is, Europe is planning to let the sanctions against Russia expire in June 2015 (as scheduled) and resume friendly trade relations with Russia by August, 2015.  No longer will they play a party to NATO's plans to completely wreck Ukraine, so that the area's evil oligarchs, backed by U.S. oligarchs, can gain greater control over the country's assets and wealth. (Special shout-out to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's drug addict son, Hunter Biden, who was named to the board of one of Ukraine's biggest oil companies.)

To make matters worse for the failing, fake U.S. economy, Europe will never sign the TTIP, the toxic, and legally lopsided trade agreement that the U.S. is attempting to shove down Europe's throats. Europeans should be thrilled that the door will be firmly slammed in the faces of the big, American corporations that crafted this evil piece of legislation that allows big corporations to steamroll the democratic rights of any citizen in its way, and the environment, too.

As I had predicted, Europe is now clearly on Russia's side, and this will open the door for Russia to move troops in to eastern Ukraine to secure the borders with Crimea and the new, constitutionally-recognized, independent Republics of Lugansk and Donetsk.  Expect to see firm movements on the part of Russian troops into Ukraine's southeast and southern Crimean regions  (FINALLY!) by Fall of 2015.  For the first time since all this aggression by the ZioNazi countries against the Russians started,  the little boys who cried "The Russians are coming!" will be right on the money. And, it will be about time!

When Obamacare was first passed in to law, my mother, who is a die-hard Obama fan, laughed when I told her that people will go to prison for non-payment.

"That's ridiculous!" she told me. "They just said on the news that no one will go to jail!"

"Well then, why did they right it in to the law?" I replied.

After a moment she replied, "Obama says no one will go to jail and that's good enough for me!"

If you've completed your taxes for 2014 yet, as I have, you'll notice a new section for Obamacare. And, if you've been in just about any public place, you may be seeing the health insurance representatives out in force, soliciting new clients.

Just last week, I spoke with a very nice saleswoman named Donna about the farce otherwise known as "Obamacare"  According to her, she sells an average of $500 per month healthcare plans (more expensive than the plans she sold before Obamacare came in to law) to the average household, complete with high deductibles.  



We had a good laugh at my suggestion that once she's done selling healthcare, she can get in to tax penalty and bankruptcy consulting.  Too bad that before Obamacare, people could write off medical expenses under bankruptcy protection. Now, with the mandate, failure to pay Obamacare means you get hit with a hefty tax penalty, and this will result in jail time, tax liens, etc.

According to Whiteoutpress.com, the tax penalty for not paying Obamacare increases to 2.5% of taxable income in 2016. Now, this may not seem like much, but to those in the middle class that live paycheck to paycheck, it certainly is a big hit come tax time! And, these penalties could hit as many as 47 million Americans!




Now, if you're like me, you've made provisions to protect yourself from being surprised by these penalties by actually purchasing insurance. In my case, I'm moving overseas, and have easily found far more comprehensive healthcare insurance plans, complete with low deductibles, for less than half the price of staying in the United States.

Good luck to those in the productive lower middle classes. The next few years are going to hurt, especially if you're already on a tight monthly budget. 

In an earlier post, I pointed to the disturbing trend that AmeriKans (I use the "K" to highlight the obvious German Stasi similarities with the current U.S. mindset and leadership) are being brainwashed to support war against Russia.

Don't believe me? Just take a look at this AOL headline in today's news:

"Rockets kill 30 in Ukrainian city as rebels launch offensive"

"KIEV, Ukraine (AP) - Indiscriminate rocket fire slammed into a market, schools, homes and shops Saturday in Ukraine's southeastern city of Mariupol, killing at least 30 people, authorities said. The Ukrainian president called the blitz a terrorist attack and NATO and the U.S. demanded that Russia stop supporting the rebels."

Seriously? How gullible can  people get?  It's U.S.-backed, ZioNazi, KIEV forces that are bombing the pro-Russian Donetsk region, NOT the Russians. Awesome piece of Orwellian propaganda, though.

The year 2015 will be one of the last 'good' years in the United States for some time, so take advantage if you're a small business owner like me. And, like me, you may want to plan for the worst in 2016 as the stock market tanks, and the fascist U.S. government kicks in to high gear, fining and imprisoning individuals for not paying for expensive Obamacare, restricting freedom of speech on the Internet and other media outlets (media 'black-out' is the term you'll be hearing), and confiscating guns, among other martial law atrocities.

However, in 2015, the U.S. stock market, while highly volatile, will chug along, and could even set some more record highs. Of course, as you may understand by now, this is no reflection of the true state of affairs of the U.S. 'real economy,' which I'll give a C+ in terms of growth overall in 2015.

I'm still not in love with gold or silver in 2015, and as you may have read in one of my earlier posts, I encourage people to get out of Bitcoin too, and stay out for the time being.  Gold should see a surge beginning in early 2016 when the U.S. stock market crashes. But, don't worry if you can't accumulate as the biggest years for gold will be in 2017 and forward.

The U.S. has been enjoying low gas prices thanks to the global depression which has left a glut of oil/gas in the market.  However, we'll start to see prices edge up to 2014 highs once again, no later than June 2015, with lots of ups and downs in the prices thanks to government manipulation, in an effort to stave off a complete collapse in the real economy--which, by the way, is the only thing propping up the Federal Government and our monumental debt, which we can barely afford payments on at this time.

Obamacare really brings nothing to the table in terms of true economic growth, and as a matter of fact, is a real economy job killer, despite the fact that it has created many short-term, valueless jobs, which the government has used to boost employment figures.  These Obamacare-related jobs will swell to an amazing peak in early 2016, then stop dead in their tracks as the U.S. economy collapses, bringing the dollar along with it.  This will prove those who have warned against the dangers of Obamacare to our economy to be absolutely right!

What happens when the economy and dollar collapse in 2016? Well, as I predicted years ago in the print magazine I distributed in the Northeast called "The Star Prophet", there will be "Change for the Dollar" in the coming years, which will give the European-controlled IMF complete control over the United States.  Watch for my upcoming book "Surviving 2018" for more details, or subscribe to The Star Prophet magazine for even more global predictions today.

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OK, I know this is a little belated, but I had to point out an obvious problem with the so-called Unity March of the world 'leaders' on January 11, 2015, against terrorism (and all that is associated with this concept, like the U.S./U.K./France-backed ISIS, CIA-funded uprising in the Middle East, and so on), and here it is:

Don't you think that an impromptu public march by any of these leaders might, say, encourage an impromptu assassination attempt?

OF COURSE THESE 'LEADERS' DID NOT MARCH ARM IN ARM ALONGSIDE MILLIONS OF FRENCH PROTESTORS!  As a matter of fact, the photo circulated by Reuters, and picked up by just about every lamestream media outlet in the U.S., could have been taken anywhere and with anyone, and was obviously carefully staged away from the filthy masses, in a secure location.

I mean, c'mon, just check out the photo for yourself.

And by the way, do you think that the 3 whole rows of individuals behind these leaders look like everyday French citizens?  Of course not!  They look like...hmmmm...let's think about it....government security forces. They're all male, and all white. Go figure!

So, next time you see photos like these promising mass protests that organize themselves seemingly 'spontaneously', just take a closer look!

P.S.  Here's the wide shot of the big, massive, unprecedented, world-changing Unity March!











P.P.S: And here's yet another "Great but Slightly Faked" moment in U.S. history, just like the Unity March:

"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" (Ronald Reagan, June 12, 1987)

Will Greece leave the Euro Zone any time soon?  No, not right away, thanks to much coaxing (and bribing) by Brussels to keep them 'In the Zone'.  However, all heck breaks loose in Greece by September/October of 2015, after the EU bureaucrats attempt to strip the Greek people of all remaining rights and assets over the coming months.

The EU's new proposal for the Greeks is like a carrot on a stick, leading them straight to a bunny trap that they'll never escape, and the Greeks know it.  Just as the EU is clamping down its cold, hard, claws around the country, the Greeks will rise up, and slowly purge itself from the toxic Euro Zone.  The process will last in to 2016, after which point Greece will be free to complete trade deals with Russia and other nations at will.

Italy, too, is making moves to leave the EU, but in a much different manner.  It will be a 'chunk by chunk' approach to separation, with Veneto leading the way.  This will be a much longer, but manageable process for the Italians to undertake, but by 2018, if not sooner, they'll be completely 'free!'

There are rumors that Germany will leave the EU soon, but I don't see a clear separation at all. Instead, they'll likely 'hang tight' until 2019, much to the detriment of the German economy!

France, too, will sit tight with the EU, at least through 2017.  There may be some small changes, but nothing as radical as the Greeks, or as progressive as the Italians.

I expect some strong, new leadership to (attempt to) take hold in Spain this Spring (April/May 2015), perhaps in the Catonia region. This will stir up street riots and much violence in that country.  However, surprise, surprise, both sides will manage to come together in agreement (without outside intervention), and marginalize the Spanish Royal Family's control over this small country.

There will be no big moves away from the EU in 2015 by Spain this year, but rather, an internal revolution that provides a huge opportunity to bring more power to the people, if exploited.

I've always felt that the U.K. should be one of the first to leave the EU, but I've since changed my mind on that. I don't see a clear departure, or much internal will to do so, this year.

In an earlier post, I predicted the the (illegally elected) Petro Poroshenko, lackey for the EU and the U.S. would be ousted from his post by the end of 2014, and replaced with a far more radical (if that's at all possible) contingent. Well, Poroshenko survived my prediction (darn it!), but has completely ignored the cease fire, and has continued to attack the Donetsk region of the Ukraine.  Just today, Kiev bombed commuters on their way to work in Donetsk, killing 9 and injuring twenty.

Meanwhile, Poroshenko has continued with the propoganda that "Russia is behind all of this," in a transparent attempt to provoke the cool-headed Russians in to War.

As I had predicted, Russia is not responding, much to the dismay of Russian citizens, who, like Americans, would be outraged to see their friends and family murdered and terrorized as they have been by U.S.-backed neo Nazi terrorists in the Ukraine.  But, this Russian restraint won't last much longer. Just wait until Poroshenko & Friends pull out all the stops, ramping up the attacks on not only Donestsk and Lugansk, but also on Crimea, which is now a Russian territory, fair and square!  I expect to see these attacks amplified in the east as soon as February, culminating in a straight on attack of Crimea as soon as March, 2015.

It will take a few months longer still, but Russia will eventually move in to protect Crimea, and by association, Donetsk, by early 2016.  These moves will be a proportionate response to both Kiev and NATO provocations and military, and will be a comprehensive one, with Russia troops reinforcing their borders from Crimea, and much further north around Poland.