85+% of US aid to Ukraine is spent IN the US, on US weapons from US contractors. It helps the US economy… The majority of U.S. aid “to Ukraine” is spent IN the United States rather than directly in Ukraine. This is because much of the aid consists of military assistance in the form of weapons, ammunition, and equipment that is produced by U.S. defense contractors and then sent to Ukraine. Here’s a breakdown of how the aid is typically allocated: 1. Military Aid (Largest Portion) • A significant portion of U.S. military aid is drawn from the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), which transfers existing U.S. military stockpiles to Ukraine. This means the U.S. military gives Ukraine weapons it already has, and then the U.S. government uses taxpayer money to replenish its own stockpiles by purchasing new weapons from American defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics. • The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) provides funding to directly purchase new weapons and military equipment from U.S. companies rather than sending existing stockpiles. • This means that the bulk of U.S. military aid is spent in the U.S. on weapons manufacturing rather than in Ukraine itself. 2. Economic and Humanitarian Aid • Some U.S. funds go directly to Ukraine’s government to help pay for salaries, pensions, and public services. • Humanitarian assistance includes food, medical supplies, and refugee support, with some aid delivered through international organizations. • These funds are more likely to be spent in Ukraine but still involve U.S. organizations and contractors. 3. Loans and Financial Support • Some aid comes in the form of loans or financial assistance to stabilize Ukraine’s economy. These funds may be used inside Ukraine but are often tied to U.S. conditions or institutions. Estimated Breakdown • Military aid (weapons, equipment, training, and logistics): ~85%+ spent in the U.S. • Economic and humanitarian aid: More likely to be spent in Ukraine, but some funds still flow through U.S. and international entities. While the exact percentage varies by aid package, a large portion of the total U.S. aid never actually reaches Ukraine in the form of direct cash but instead benefits U.S. defense companies and military suppliers. View quoted note →

Totally and utterly despicable behavior by Trump. He needs to be removed from office. Behavior blatantly unbefitting the office of President of the United States. View quoted note →

Bob Loukas has shared a new 4 year journey video.

Musk’s #doge savings work against the Fiat inflationary, debt-based system… Rationale: The US government “saving money” (e.g., running a budget surplus) actually works against the strategy of inflating debt away over time. Here’s why: 1. Debt and Inflation Work Together – Governments that operate on a debt-based monetary system rely on inflation to erode the real value of their debt over time. Inflation benefits debtors (including governments) because they repay borrowed money with devalued currency. 2. Government Savings Reduce Inflationary Pressure – When a government runs a surplus or saves money, it is effectively removing money from circulation. This is deflationary, as it reduces demand in the economy, making it harder to inflate away existing debt. 3. The Preferred Strategy is Deficit Spending – Instead of saving, governments often spend more than they take in (deficit spending), borrowing to cover the gap. This increases the money supply and fuels inflation, which helps reduce the real burden of past debt while simultaneously eroding the purchasing power of citizens’ savings. 4. “Stealing” via Inflation – Inflation acts as a hidden tax, transferring wealth from savers and wage earners to debtors (including the government). If the government were to save money instead of spending, it would slow this process, making it harder for them to devalue their debt over time. 5. Central Banks Enable the Process – Most modern governments don’t directly control the money supply; their central banks do. Central banks often print money (via bond purchases or lowering interest rates), ensuring there

“Half the passengers on the Titanic just voted for the Iceberg” - a wise man

Seems the great visionary of our age, Elon Musk, has once again graced us with his boundless wisdom—this time in the realm of political prophecy. One would think that a man who claims to be charting humanity’s course to Mars might have at least a passing familiarity with the planet he currently resides on. And yet, his bold prediction that the AfD would triumph in Germany has turned out to be as misguided as a Ferengi attempting asceticism. Of course, what truly fascinates me is not the inaccuracy itself—after all, anyone can make a mistake—but the sheer, breathtaking lack of self-awareness among Musk and his most devoted followers. You see, these are the very same individuals who gleefully mock and deride those who miscalculated Trump’s electoral prospects, yet when their own exalted leader gets it so spectacularly wrong, there is an eerie silence. No mea culpa, no admission of error—just a quiet, desperate hope that no one will notice. And really, isn’t that the most human thing of all? To demand accountability from others while conveniently excusing oneself? Musk, for all his pretensions of being some kind of hyper-rational technocrat, exhibits the same fragile ego as any lowly Cardassian bureaucrat caught fabricating reports. One might almost admire the consistency. So, what lesson can we take from this debacle? That perhaps the next time our dear Elon declares himself an expert in a field he knows nothing about, we should treat his words with the same skepticism one reserves for a Ferengi offering a “special deal.” Or, better yet, we should simply sit back and enjoy the spectacle of a man who believes himself to be infallible stumbling—again and again—over his own hubris.

MAGA folks BURNING TRUMP flags. Is this not the “disruption” they were hoping for? Soon, every American will know at least one person who Elon Musk has fired.

Ah Mr Musk. You should have heeded my advice to stay out of politics…. Tesla sales down 50% YoY in Europe. You are a toxic brand Elon. Dear dear…

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

Garak advises: “Buy the f*cking dip!” Not financial advice. DYOR, etc.

Oh my… Did the US REALLY lose $1 billion in BTC? The US may have lost access to $1 billion in BTCs due to mismanagement by the US Marshals Service. The agency is said to be using inappropriate tools, such as a simple Excel file and emailing deposit addresses

The real problem in America: “We have a broken monetary system that broke in August 2007, and no one bothered to fix it” Trump and Musk are doing NOTHING to address this. It is not about immigration or federal employees or trans.

In case any of you #WhatBitcoinDid? enthusiasts were trying to find the original (and best!) theme music. I have found it for you. @Peter McCormack @Danny Knowles Track is called Wind it Up by Gyom. Enjoy!