A German chemical conglomerate with a fascinating and controversial past. Founded in 1925, the company played a significant role in the development of the German economy and had a dark side during WWII. #history#IGFarben
💼 I.G. Farben was formed as a merger of six leading German chemical companies: BASF, Bayer, Hoechst, Agfa, Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron, and Chemische Fabrik vorm. Weiler Ter Meer. The merger aimed to consolidate the German chemical industry and increase its… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
🚀 The company quickly became a global powerhouse in the chemical industry. They developed synthetic gasoline, rubber, and materials like Zyklon B, which was later misused in WWII. I.G. Farben also pioneered the production of synthetic dyes and pharmaceuticals.
🌐 I.G. Farben's influence extended beyond Germany, as they built relationships with international companies like Standard Oil and DuPont. These connections facilitated technological exchanges and allowed I.G. Farben to gain a foothold in the global market.
⚗️ One of I.G. Farben's most significant innovations was the development of the Haber-Bosch process. This method of synthesizing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen was crucial in producing fertilizers that increased global agricultural production.
🌱 I.G. Farben was also instrumental in the invention of polymer materials like polyurethane and polystyrene, which revolutionized the plastics industry and provided.
🔬 During the 1930s, I.G. Farben became entwined with the Nazi regime. They benefited from government contracts and the seizure of foreign assets. The company's growth during this period was fueled by their involvement in the production of military supplies, chemicals, and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
On a side note this diagram shows shows the connections IG Farben had to Wall Street and influential American institutions.
If you would like to explore these connections further I suggest reading “Wall Street and the Rise of Hitler” by Anthony C. Surtton. It is an impeccably researched book that exposes the fact that without these American institutions, Hitler could have never archive.org/details/wallst…… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
🏭 Perhaps the darkest chapter in I.G. Farben's history is their involvement in the Holocaust. They built and operated a synthetic rubber and fuel plant at Auschwitz, known as Buna-Werke, using forced labor from concentration camp prisoners.
💀 I.G. Farben's production of Zyklon B, originally developed as a pesticide, took a horrific turn when it was used in gas chambers to murder millions of innocent people during the Holocaust.
One post-war investigation by the U.S, War Department concluded that:
“Without I. G.'s immense productive facilities, its intense research, and vast international affiliations, Germany's prosecution of the war would have been unthinkable and impossible; Farben not only directed… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
In a letter from IG Farben to the camp of Aushwitz show the cold evil practiced by the company:
“In contemplation of experiments with a new soporific drug, we would appreciate your procuring for us a number of women . . . . We received your answer but consider the price of 200… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Images from the forced labor facilities.
Images from the forced labor facilities.
🕵️♀️ After WWII, the Allies dissolved I.G. Farben due to its collaboration with the Nazi regime. The Nuremberg Trials saw 24 I.G. Farben executives charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity. Some were found guilty and received prison sentences.
💔 In 1952, I.G. Farben's assets were divided among its original founding companies: BASF, Bayer, and Hoechst (later becoming Sanofi). These companies still exist today and continue to play a significant role in the global chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
In modern times Bayer Schering AG became the largest producer of bith control pills and recently acquired Monsanto who is responsible for Round-Up the weed killer that has been accused of poisoning the entire earth via glyphosate which has been proven to be carcinogenic.
A paper from The BMJ discussing the potential carcinogenic effects of glyphosate.
Bayer also teamed up CureVac to produce their own mRNA vaccine but the trials flopped with only 47% effectiveness, whatever that means.
BASF built the chemical factory IG Auschwitz the largest chemical factory in the world at the time. It also produced Zyklon-B which was used to exterminate prisoners of Auschwitz. It assisted with with Bayers acquisition of Monsanto by purchasing its cnbc.com/amp/2018/05/29…… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
BASF is also a leading player in the production of Lipid nanotechnology.
In September 1955, Hoechst appointed Friedrich Jaehne, a convicted war criminal from the Nuremberg trials, as chairman of its supervisory board.
Also, a year later, Bayer appointed Fitz ter Meer, another convicted war criminal, as chairman of its board.
🕊️ The legacy of I.G. Farben serves as a reminder of the powerful impact corporations can have on society. While I.G. Farben contributed to scientific advancements and the growth of the German economy, their involvement in WWII atrocities left an indelible stain on their… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
🌎 Today, the successor companies of I.G. Farben—BASF, Bayer, and Sanofi—have tried to distance themselves from their controversial past. They focus on producing products in the fields of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture worldwide. Combined they own the largest market… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
🌟 The story of I.G. Farben is a complex one, illustrating how innovation and progress can be overshadowed by dark chapters in history. It's essential to remember the lessons of the past and strive for ethical business practice. Unfortunately it’s seems these lessons haven’t been… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
📖 Want to learn more about I.G. Farben and its impact on history? Here are some resources to check out:
•"The Crime and Punishment of I.G. Farben" by Joseph Borkin
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This is the last interview Senator Larry McDonald ever gave. He died 3 months after it while on board Korean Air Flight 007 which was shot down by the Soviet Union, killing 269 people.
Listen to what he says and think about the state of the world today.
This post pairs nicely with the OP and gives important historical details about how bankers funded both sides during the world wars.
A company called Austin Private Wealth LLC shorted 12,000,000 shares of $DJT via a put option. The filing date is July 12th, the day before the assassination attempt.
They have around $1 Billion in assets under management and this is by far the largest put placed. According to a source the trade represents 6% of total shares and over 16%! of the float of the stock given the fact that Trump owns 60% of the company.
This is a giant bet when you consider their total AUM but wait there’s more…
To make things even more interesting, my source tipped me off with the following two images from their Bloomberg terminal.
The screenshot on the left shows the Put by Austin Private Wealth LLC, that was taken earlier this morning. It shows the 120,000 puts.
As you can see their position is by far the largest, the next closest is Citadel Advisors with 16,770.
Here is where it gets interesting, the screenshot to the right was taken later in the day and poof, Austin Private Wealth LLC is nowhere to be found. Why?
While you are here remember to give me a follow to stay up to date on this investigation.
Also, if you have any more information, my DM’s are open.
Can someone please explain to me the extreme disparity between trade Volume and the Day High for Trump’s stock #DJT for Thursday, July 11th and Friday, July 12th (the day before the assassination attempt).
Thursday Day High: $30.31
Friday Day High: $15,638.32!!!!
That Friday High has to be a mistake right?
Even it is, the extreme swing in volume should definitely warrant further investigation. That is an 801% increase in one day. The day before the attempt on Trumps life.
If that Friday High is real, hold onto your boots my friends I may have discovered something huge.
If anyone else would like to help me by finding the Options or activity on DJT, say for this month and last to see if anything else fishy pops up it would be much appreciated.
This brand new investigation by Peter Doshi over at the BJM reveals that the FDA-to-industry transition is common, with 11 out of 20 FDA officials who worked on COVID-19 vaccine reviews now working or consulting for vaccine manufacturers.
The FDA's standard exit guidance states:
"Many departing employees ask how they can stay in touch with former FDA colleagues or continue to support FDA's public health mission. Although you may not communicate directly with FDA on behalf of your new employer, you may continue to work 'behind the scenes' to assist your new employer in its interactions with FDA."
Let this sink in:
“Since 2000 every FDA commissioner, the agency’s highest position, has gone on to work for industry. These include Robert Califf, the agency’s current chief, who re-established ties with industry in between his two stints at the agency’s helm.”
“Less is known about the post-FDA trajectories of agency staff not in senior roles. The topic has been studied only sporadically,910 generally finding that a majority of former FDA reviewers take up jobs in industry. In early 2023, when The BMJ asked the FDA whether it kept records on where employees went after they left government service, the FDA spokesperson Jeremy Kahn said, “No, FDA does not keep such records.”
So the FDA doesn’t even attempt to learn if the revolving door even exists. This is willful misconduct in order to obfuscate people from learning just how bad it is. Truly incredible.
I mean this is totally outrageous behavior, they don’t even try to hide the conflicts of interest and regulatory capture.
From the article:
"It's appalling that the FDA is telling its employees that they are free to do the bidding of the industry behind the scenes. This practice undermines the integrity of FDA decision making and regulation of the industry and is detrimental to public health."
How can anyone trust that our best interest are in mind when you have this level of fuckery?