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God’s Jealousy and Dangerous Human Influence
God’s Jealousy and Dangerous Human Influence
As this book of Hosea draws to an end in the penultimate chapter, the Lord finishes His message to His people by reminding them of why He is angry with them. The essence of His displeasure is one of jealousy. He has openly done a lot for them, providing for all of their needs
including safety, provision, emotional and especially spiritual. The Lord has made His loving presence obvious to them in a way that was impossible to be missed.
Yet we see in His words today that the people of Israel have allowed themselves to be influenced by man. This bad
Yet we see in His words today that the people of Israel have allowed themselves to be influenced by man. This bad
The real danger of digital ID has nothing to do with convenience, and the truth behind it is far more unsettling than you think.
Your savings, bank account, and even your brokerage access could soon depend on a single digital profile—and most people have no idea how close we are to that reality.
When one centralized identity becomes the gateway to your money, compliance stops being a choice.
And if you want to avoid that trap entirely, the only way to stay outside that system is something most people won’t realize until it’s too late. 🧵
Your savings, bank account, and even your brokerage access could soon depend on a single digital profile—and most people have no idea how close we are to that reality.
When one centralized identity becomes the gateway to your money, compliance stops being a choice.
And if you want to avoid that trap entirely, the only way to stay outside that system is something most people won’t realize until it’s too late. 🧵
Around the world, governments and major tech companies are moving rapidly toward digital identification systems.
Just last week, Apple rolled out its new digital ID feature, allowing Americans to create a verified identity directly within Apple Wallet using their U.S. passport.
At the same time, countries across Europe and the UK are launching national digital ID programs tied directly to work eligibility, immigration checks, and access to government services.
Policymakers say these systems offer “convenience,” “security,” and “efficiency.” But we all know the end goal: combining digital identity with a central bank digital currency would give institutions unprecedented control and surveillance over how people participate in the economy. And most concerning of all, it opens the door to new forms of coercion over how people behave.
Don’t want to get a vaccine? Your money is now temporarily turned off until you comply. Post something “unacceptable” online? Your social credit score drops, and suddenly, your ability to get a loan or find a job is affected. This is a slippery slope we can see coming from a mile away. And if you want to see exactly where this leads, look at China.
But you can buck the system. You can say no in a world moving toward centralized control. There’s one form of currency that can’t be switched off, and that’s physical gold and silver.
It exists outside the financial system, cannot be frozen or manipulated, and has protected people through every major currency crisis for the past 5,000 years.
And with digital IDs becoming integrated into daily life, Americans can see the writing on the wall—and they’re looking for a way out.
To help us unpack this moment — and what we can anticipate for the future—Bill Armour from Genesis Gold Group joins us now.
Just last week, Apple rolled out its new digital ID feature, allowing Americans to create a verified identity directly within Apple Wallet using their U.S. passport.
At the same time, countries across Europe and the UK are launching national digital ID programs tied directly to work eligibility, immigration checks, and access to government services.
Policymakers say these systems offer “convenience,” “security,” and “efficiency.” But we all know the end goal: combining digital identity with a central bank digital currency would give institutions unprecedented control and surveillance over how people participate in the economy. And most concerning of all, it opens the door to new forms of coercion over how people behave.
Don’t want to get a vaccine? Your money is now temporarily turned off until you comply. Post something “unacceptable” online? Your social credit score drops, and suddenly, your ability to get a loan or find a job is affected. This is a slippery slope we can see coming from a mile away. And if you want to see exactly where this leads, look at China.
But you can buck the system. You can say no in a world moving toward centralized control. There’s one form of currency that can’t be switched off, and that’s physical gold and silver.
It exists outside the financial system, cannot be frozen or manipulated, and has protected people through every major currency crisis for the past 5,000 years.
And with digital IDs becoming integrated into daily life, Americans can see the writing on the wall—and they’re looking for a way out.
To help us unpack this moment — and what we can anticipate for the future—Bill Armour from Genesis Gold Group joins us now.
Maria opened the interview by pointing out that Apple’s new digital ID is already live at more than 250 TSA checkpoints, and she immediately pressed Bill on what that shift actually means for everyday Americans.
Bill explained that Apple is selling the rollout as “convenience,” but he warned that the label hides a much larger plan. The goal, he said, is to create a system that eventually encompasses “basically your entire life,” all condensed into one programmable identity.
He added that this isn’t just a digital card. It’s a “programmable gate identity,” something authorities can update, restrict, or revoke whenever they choose. That warning set the tone for the rest of the conversation. A tool being marketed as helpful was, in Bill’s view, a doorway into much stronger forms of control.
Once people accept digital ID as a harmless upgrade, he argued, it becomes far easier for policymakers to connect it to work, travel, banking, financial access, and even behavioral expectations.
Bill explained that Apple is selling the rollout as “convenience,” but he warned that the label hides a much larger plan. The goal, he said, is to create a system that eventually encompasses “basically your entire life,” all condensed into one programmable identity.
He added that this isn’t just a digital card. It’s a “programmable gate identity,” something authorities can update, restrict, or revoke whenever they choose. That warning set the tone for the rest of the conversation. A tool being marketed as helpful was, in Bill’s view, a doorway into much stronger forms of control.
Once people accept digital ID as a harmless upgrade, he argued, it becomes far easier for policymakers to connect it to work, travel, banking, financial access, and even behavioral expectations.
Hello, I’ll be covering tonight’s meeting for the 8th Police District Council. This meeting is taking place at West Lawn Park (4233 W 65th St) starting at 6:30pm.
@CHIdocumenters
#CHIDocumenters
@CHIdocumenters
#CHIDocumenters
The purpose of the community commission for public safety and accountability (CCPSA) is to “bring police officers and Chicago residents together to plan, prioritize, and build mutual trust; strengthen the police accountability system.”
chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
"N''oubliez jamais" (Never forget - Joe Cocker)🧵
In 2022, COVID-19 was the second leading cause of death globally, with the repercussions of the virus far from over. The lasting impact of the pandemic continues to affect lives around the world.
In 2022, COVID-19 was the second leading cause of death globally, with the repercussions of the virus far from over. The lasting impact of the pandemic continues to affect lives around the world.
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A true genius and a prolific composer. Many of his songs were popularized by others, especially Eric Clapton.
The Great J.J. Cale
The Great J.J. Cale
1/ Baseposting thread
The creator economy is shifting. What if fans didn’t just follow a creator — they owned a part of their economy? That’s the vision behind $JESSE by jesse pollak on the base app.
The creator economy is shifting. What if fans didn’t just follow a creator — they owned a part of their economy? That’s the vision behind $JESSE by jesse pollak on the base app.
2/ Jesse draws a line between “content coins” (fleeting attention) and “creator coins” (ongoing value). He says: “with $JESSE, the creator flywheel is complete.”
3/ So what’s the flywheel? Creator issues a coin → fans stake/hold it → creator uses earnings (from content + coin) to invest/recycle into other creator coins/communities → ecosystem grows → value returns to creator & fans.
Never needed any of these @DNC fools 2 tell me how 2 exercise the Oath I took. Nor have I ever needed them 2 explain following lawful orders vs unlawful ones. They can eat 💩. Especially that crook @SenatorSlotkin who worked 4 the CIA. God only knows the UNLAWFUL 💩 she's done!
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🚨 THREAD: NEW preprint paper by Cornell University researchers found that @elonmusk's @Grokipedia cited the white nationalist site VDare 107 times, the neo-Nazi site Stormfront 42 times, and the conspiracy site Infowars 34 times. 👀👇 1/🧵
#AdversarialML #AIethics
#AdversarialML #AIethics
2/ Their analysis of over 880K articles revealed 12,522 citations to sources deemed low-credibility by academic research (3x higher than Wikipedia). They found ~5.5% of Grokipedia articles have citations to sources strictly blacklisted by the Wiki community for unreliability.
3/ Unlike Wikipedia's volunteer-based system, Grokipedia centralizes control through Elon Musk’s xAI.
Researchers identified 1,050 instances where Grokipedia cited AI conversations with the Grok chatbot as authoritative sources.
Researchers identified 1,050 instances where Grokipedia cited AI conversations with the Grok chatbot as authoritative sources.
This past month, four different Protestant groups/denominations, most evangelical, have been at the center of in-depth news reports detailing how those denominations’ systems of oversight have failed victims of alleged abuse. In chronological order…
On Oct. 23, @washingtonpost @ianshapira published an investigation on the Anglican Church in North America’s top leader, Archbishop Steve Wood. It sparked further outcry and reports on Wood, followed by his suspension this week. washingtonpost.com/investigations…
The scandal over Wood’s alleged misconduct is the latest part of a deeper reckoning in the ACNA, which lately has also revolved around the trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch for mishandling an abuse case. @RNS @kathrynmaepost has long covered this saga: religionnews.com/2025/08/04/thi…
I've obtained the the 28-point plan drafted by the Trump Administration to try to end the war in Ukraine, and that is at the center of a pivotal diplomatic visit by @SecArmy. US officials emphasize it's a working document, with edits from both sides.
Highlights:
- References "reliable security guarantees," for Ukraine, and says "It is expected that Russia will not invade neighboring countries"
- Ukraine would have to give up the rest of Donetsk, and that territory would be internationally recognized as Russian, but demilitarized
- The US would then recognize the Donbas, occupied Crimea, and the occupied portions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, as "de facto Russian"
- NATO would pledge never to admit Ukraine
- "Full amnesty" for "all parties."
- Ukraine's military capped at 600,000
- No NATO troops "stationed" in Ukraine
- US would lift sanctions on Russia "in stages and on a case-by-case basis."
- $100 billion in frozen Russian assets earmarked for Ukrainian reconstruction
- Ukraine would hold elections in 100 days.
Highlights:
- References "reliable security guarantees," for Ukraine, and says "It is expected that Russia will not invade neighboring countries"
- Ukraine would have to give up the rest of Donetsk, and that territory would be internationally recognized as Russian, but demilitarized
- The US would then recognize the Donbas, occupied Crimea, and the occupied portions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, as "de facto Russian"
- NATO would pledge never to admit Ukraine
- "Full amnesty" for "all parties."
- Ukraine's military capped at 600,000
- No NATO troops "stationed" in Ukraine
- US would lift sanctions on Russia "in stages and on a case-by-case basis."
- $100 billion in frozen Russian assets earmarked for Ukrainian reconstruction
- Ukraine would hold elections in 100 days.
Full text:
1. Ukraine's sovereignty will be confirmed.
2. A comprehensive and comprehensive non-aggression agreement will be concluded between Russia, Ukraine and Europe. All ambiguities of the last 30 years will be considered settled.
3. It is expected that Russia will not invade neighbouring countries and NATO will not expand further.
4. A dialogue will be held between Russia and NATO, mediated by the United States, to resolve all security issues and create conditions for de-escalation in order to ensure global security and increase opportunities for cooperation and future economic development.
5. Ukraine will receive reliable security guarantees.
6. The size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be limited to 600,000 personnel.
7. Ukraine agrees to enshrine in its constitution that it will not join NATO, and NATO agrees to include in its statutes a provision that Ukraine will not be admitted in the future.
8. NATO agrees not to station troops in Ukraine.
9. European fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.
10. US guarantee:
▪ The US will receive compensation for the guarantee.
▪ If Ukraine invades Russia, it will lose the guarantee.
▪ If Russia invades Ukraine, in addition to a decisive coordinated military response, all global sanctions will be reinstated, recognition of the new territory and all other benefits of this deal will be revoked.
▪ If Ukraine launches a missile at Moscow or St. Petersburg without cause, the security guarantee will be deemed invalid.
11. Ukraine is eligible for EU membership and will receive short-term preferential access to the European market while this issue is being considered.
12. A powerful global package of measures to rebuild Ukraine, including but not limited to:
a. The creation of a Ukraine Development Fund to invest in fast-growing industries, including technology, data centres, and artificial intelligence.
b. The United States will cooperate with Ukraine to jointly rebuild, develop, modernise, and operate Ukraine's gas infrastructure, including pipelines and storage facilities.
c. Joint efforts to rehabilitate war-affected areas for the restoration, reconstruction and modernisation of cities and residential areas.
d. Infrastructure development.
e. Extraction of minerals and natural resources.
f. The World Bank will develop a special financing package to accelerate these efforts.
13. Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy:
a. The lifting of sanctions will be discussed and agreed upon in stages and on a case-by-case basis.
b. The United States will enter into a long-term economic cooperation agreement for mutual development in the areas of energy, natural resources, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data centres, rare earth metal extraction projects in the Arctic, and other mutually beneficial corporate opportunities.
c. Russia will be invited to rejoin the G8.
14. Frozen funds will be used as follows:
$100 billion in frozen Russian assets will be invested in US-led efforts to rebuild and invest in Ukraine. The US will receive 50% of the profits from this venture. Europe will add $100 billion to increase the amount of investment available for Ukraine's reconstruction. Frozen European funds will be unfrozen. The remainder of the frozen Russian funds will be invested in a separate US-Russian investment vehicle that will implement joint projects in specific areas. This fund will be aimed at strengthening relations and increasing common interests to create a strong incentive not to return to conflict.
15. A joint American-Russian working group on security issues will be established to promote and ensure compliance with all provisions of this agreement.
16. Russia will enshrine in law its policy of non-aggression towards Europe and Ukraine.
17. The United States and Russia will agree to extend the validity of treaties on the non-proliferation and control of nuclear weapons, including the START I Treaty.
18. Ukraine agrees to be a non-nuclear state in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
19. The Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant will be launched under the supervision of the IAEA, and the electricity produced will be distributed equally between Russia and Ukraine — 50:50.
20. Both countries undertake to implement educational programmes in schools and society aimed at promoting understanding and tolerance of different cultures and eliminating racism and prejudice:
a. Ukraine will adopt EU rules on religious tolerance and the protection of linguistic minorities.
b. Both countries will agree to abolish all discriminatory measures and guarantee the rights of Ukrainian and Russian media and education.
c. All Nazi ideology and activities must be rejected and prohibited.
21. Territories:
a. Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk will be recognised as de facto Russian, including by the United States.
b. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia will be frozen along the line of contact, which will mean de facto recognition along the line of contact.
c. Russia will relinquish other agreed territories it controls outside the five regions.
d. Ukrainian forces will withdraw from the part of Donetsk Oblast that they currently control, and this withdrawal zone will be considered a neutral demilitarised buffer zone, internationally recognised as territory belonging to the Russian Federation. Russian forces will not enter this demilitarised zone.
22. After agreeing on future territorial arrangements, both the Russian Federation and Ukraine undertake not to change these arrangements by force. Any security guarantees will not apply in the event of a breach of this commitment.
23. Russia will not prevent Ukraine from using the Dnieper River for commercial activities, and agreements will be reached on the free transport of grain across the Black Sea.
24. A humanitarian committee will be established to resolve outstanding issues:
a. All remaining prisoners and bodies will be exchanged on an ‘all for all’ basis.
b. All civilian detainees and hostages will be returned, including children.
c. A family reunification programme will be implemented.
d. Measures will be taken to alleviate the suffering of the victims of the conflict.
25. Ukraine will hold elections in 100 days.
26. All parties involved in this conflict will receive full amnesty for their actions during the war and agree not to make any claims or consider any complaints in the future.
27. This agreement will be legally binding. Its implementation will be monitored and guaranteed by the Peace Council, headed by President Donald J. Trump. Sanctions will be imposed for violations.
28. Once all parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire will take effect immediately after both sides retreat to agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.
1. Ukraine's sovereignty will be confirmed.
2. A comprehensive and comprehensive non-aggression agreement will be concluded between Russia, Ukraine and Europe. All ambiguities of the last 30 years will be considered settled.
3. It is expected that Russia will not invade neighbouring countries and NATO will not expand further.
4. A dialogue will be held between Russia and NATO, mediated by the United States, to resolve all security issues and create conditions for de-escalation in order to ensure global security and increase opportunities for cooperation and future economic development.
5. Ukraine will receive reliable security guarantees.
6. The size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be limited to 600,000 personnel.
7. Ukraine agrees to enshrine in its constitution that it will not join NATO, and NATO agrees to include in its statutes a provision that Ukraine will not be admitted in the future.
8. NATO agrees not to station troops in Ukraine.
9. European fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.
10. US guarantee:
▪ The US will receive compensation for the guarantee.
▪ If Ukraine invades Russia, it will lose the guarantee.
▪ If Russia invades Ukraine, in addition to a decisive coordinated military response, all global sanctions will be reinstated, recognition of the new territory and all other benefits of this deal will be revoked.
▪ If Ukraine launches a missile at Moscow or St. Petersburg without cause, the security guarantee will be deemed invalid.
11. Ukraine is eligible for EU membership and will receive short-term preferential access to the European market while this issue is being considered.
12. A powerful global package of measures to rebuild Ukraine, including but not limited to:
a. The creation of a Ukraine Development Fund to invest in fast-growing industries, including technology, data centres, and artificial intelligence.
b. The United States will cooperate with Ukraine to jointly rebuild, develop, modernise, and operate Ukraine's gas infrastructure, including pipelines and storage facilities.
c. Joint efforts to rehabilitate war-affected areas for the restoration, reconstruction and modernisation of cities and residential areas.
d. Infrastructure development.
e. Extraction of minerals and natural resources.
f. The World Bank will develop a special financing package to accelerate these efforts.
13. Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy:
a. The lifting of sanctions will be discussed and agreed upon in stages and on a case-by-case basis.
b. The United States will enter into a long-term economic cooperation agreement for mutual development in the areas of energy, natural resources, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data centres, rare earth metal extraction projects in the Arctic, and other mutually beneficial corporate opportunities.
c. Russia will be invited to rejoin the G8.
14. Frozen funds will be used as follows:
$100 billion in frozen Russian assets will be invested in US-led efforts to rebuild and invest in Ukraine. The US will receive 50% of the profits from this venture. Europe will add $100 billion to increase the amount of investment available for Ukraine's reconstruction. Frozen European funds will be unfrozen. The remainder of the frozen Russian funds will be invested in a separate US-Russian investment vehicle that will implement joint projects in specific areas. This fund will be aimed at strengthening relations and increasing common interests to create a strong incentive not to return to conflict.
15. A joint American-Russian working group on security issues will be established to promote and ensure compliance with all provisions of this agreement.
16. Russia will enshrine in law its policy of non-aggression towards Europe and Ukraine.
17. The United States and Russia will agree to extend the validity of treaties on the non-proliferation and control of nuclear weapons, including the START I Treaty.
18. Ukraine agrees to be a non-nuclear state in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
19. The Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant will be launched under the supervision of the IAEA, and the electricity produced will be distributed equally between Russia and Ukraine — 50:50.
20. Both countries undertake to implement educational programmes in schools and society aimed at promoting understanding and tolerance of different cultures and eliminating racism and prejudice:
a. Ukraine will adopt EU rules on religious tolerance and the protection of linguistic minorities.
b. Both countries will agree to abolish all discriminatory measures and guarantee the rights of Ukrainian and Russian media and education.
c. All Nazi ideology and activities must be rejected and prohibited.
21. Territories:
a. Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk will be recognised as de facto Russian, including by the United States.
b. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia will be frozen along the line of contact, which will mean de facto recognition along the line of contact.
c. Russia will relinquish other agreed territories it controls outside the five regions.
d. Ukrainian forces will withdraw from the part of Donetsk Oblast that they currently control, and this withdrawal zone will be considered a neutral demilitarised buffer zone, internationally recognised as territory belonging to the Russian Federation. Russian forces will not enter this demilitarised zone.
22. After agreeing on future territorial arrangements, both the Russian Federation and Ukraine undertake not to change these arrangements by force. Any security guarantees will not apply in the event of a breach of this commitment.
23. Russia will not prevent Ukraine from using the Dnieper River for commercial activities, and agreements will be reached on the free transport of grain across the Black Sea.
24. A humanitarian committee will be established to resolve outstanding issues:
a. All remaining prisoners and bodies will be exchanged on an ‘all for all’ basis.
b. All civilian detainees and hostages will be returned, including children.
c. A family reunification programme will be implemented.
d. Measures will be taken to alleviate the suffering of the victims of the conflict.
25. Ukraine will hold elections in 100 days.
26. All parties involved in this conflict will receive full amnesty for their actions during the war and agree not to make any claims or consider any complaints in the future.
27. This agreement will be legally binding. Its implementation will be monitored and guaranteed by the Peace Council, headed by President Donald J. Trump. Sanctions will be imposed for violations.
28. Once all parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire will take effect immediately after both sides retreat to agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.
Statement by @PressSec: "As the Trump Administration has clearly said, any deal must provide full security guarantees and deterrence for Ukraine, Europe, and Russia to ensure the end of the war, in addition to financial opportunities for Ukraine to rebuild, and for Russia to rejoin the global economy, to benefit the people in both countries. This plan was crafted to reflect the realities of the situation, after 5 years of a devastating war, to find the best win-win scenario, where both parties gain more than they must give."
LONG COVID : Sticky Microclots in the blood !
Recent research may have identified a key factor contributing to long COVID: microscopic clots intertwined with immune system debris in the blood. These unusual structures were found to be nearly 20 times more prevalent ...
Recent research may have identified a key factor contributing to long COVID: microscopic clots intertwined with immune system debris in the blood. These unusual structures were found to be nearly 20 times more prevalent ...
2) ...in long COVID patients compared to healthy individuals. The clots, associated with neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), suggest a potential biological marker for persistent symptoms.
3) These microclots could impede blood flow in small vessels, leading to issues like brain fog, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
@alexboge Nobody hates all Jews, but a great many do belong to the sin a gouge of satan and they also happen to be in hi places and are rulers and banksters and gangsters and common folk in every industry. But the tail is not the target 🎯 but is the head of the snake.🐍
For Jesus said
For Jesus said
@alexboge Remember what Jesus said: “the Stone you builder’s rejected has become the chief cornerstone “
22 second mark
22 second mark
@alexboge When he says “builder’s” I find that very interesting, and a precise choice of words in both David’s prophecy and in the Messiah’s direct quote and rebuke to the Pharisees.
“builders” in reference to the Masonic traditions, I am reminded of Solomon who brought in builders and
“builders” in reference to the Masonic traditions, I am reminded of Solomon who brought in builders and
