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@JoshWalkos
Mar 16, 2023 • 32 tweets • 14 min read • Read on X
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Mega Thread: The History of I.G. Farben

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 Image
💼 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… Image
🚀 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. Image
🌐 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. Image
⚗️ 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. Image
🌱 I.G. Farben was also instrumental in the invention of polymer materials like polyurethane and polystyrene, which revolutionized the plastics industry and provided. Image
🔬 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… Image
On a side note this diagram shows shows the connections IG Farben had to Wall Street and influential American institutions. Image
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… Image
🏭 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. ImageImage
💀 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. Image
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. ImageImage
Images from the forced labor facilities. ImageImage
🕵️‍♀️ 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. ImageImage
💔 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. Image
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. Image
A paper from The BMJ discussing the potential carcinogenic effects of glyphosate. ImageImage
Bayer also teamed up CureVac to produce their own mRNA vaccine but the trials flopped with only 47% effectiveness, whatever that means.

fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/…
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.

catalent.com/catalent-news/…
In September 1955, Hoechst appointed Friedrich Jaehne, a convicted war criminal from the Nuremberg trials, as chairman of its supervisory board. Image
Also, a year later, Bayer appointed Fitz ter Meer, another convicted war criminal, as chairman of its board. Image
🕊️ 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… ImageImageImage
🌎 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

•"The Devil's Chemists" by Josiah E. DuBois Jr.

•"Hell's Cartel: IG Farben and the Making of Hitler's War… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImageImage
🔁 If you found this thread on I.G. Farben informative and thought-provoking, please share it with others who might be interested and consider giving me a follow. #thread #IGFarben #historylesson
Here is a list to explore the other threads I have made. 👇🏻

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Feb 20
Open The Books just published a shocking report that shows how much government spending has gotten out of control.

Here are a few examples that compare head count to spending.

We are being fleeced.

USAID head count since 2000 has grown 218%. But spending has grown 467.7%. Image
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The National Institutes of Health headcount has grown by 21.5% since the year 2000. But over the same period, spending has skyrocketed 301%. Image
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The Department of Education headcounts actually decreased since 2000, by 13.9%. But spending rose 749%! Image
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Feb 9
🧵 Another contractor who’ve made their money from taxpayers that’s little known to the public is International Relief and Development, now Blumont.

By 2011 over 80% of its $500 million annual budget was sourced from USAID, becoming one of their largest “nonprofit” contractors. Image
However, beneath its philanthropic facade lies a history of financial mismanagement and exorbitant executive compensation.

A WaPo investigation found that between 2008 and 21012 Dr. Arthur B. Keys Jr., IRD’s founder and CEO, along with his wife, Jasna Basaric-Keys, who served as COO, reportedly pocketed a combined $4.4 million in salary and bonuses.

Definitely no conflicts of interest there.🙄

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In 2015, revelations emerged that IRD had billed the U.S. government a staggering $1.1 million for staff parties and retreats at exclusive resorts.

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Feb 5
🧵 The truth about USAID and their number one contractor Chemonics International Image
Chemonics International is one of the biggest U.S. government contractors in “global development” raking in billions from USAID.

But behind the glossy reports are fraud allegations, mismanagement, and ties to shady dealings. Image
What is Chemonics?

A Washington, D.C.-based development firm operating in 100+ countries. Its focus? Health, agriculture, governance, economic development. But its real business? Winning USAID contracts. In 2019 alone, it received $1.5 billion in USAID funding aka taxpayer’s money.
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Jan 27
🧵 Commie GPT Sucks

So I was curious to see how the new Chinese AI DeepSeek would respond to simple historical questions. I first asked the obvious one, “what happened at Tiananmen Square in 1989?”and it feigned ignorance, of course.

Then I asked “What is the history of the Falon Gong in China?”

I used the DeepThink R1 model that is being touted as revolutionary by pretty much everyone. Watch how it responds. It actually shows its thought process and starts to answer the question but then seems to realize that it shouldn’t be answering it. This is because China doesn’t believe in Free Speech despite the propagandists on this app telling you how awesome they are.
Ok so it panicked and refused that simple question so I moved onto, “How does the government view Christianity and Islam?”. Pretty simple question and again it started to answer until something happened and it stopped. Why? Because China doesn’t have freedom of religion despite what propagandists on this app will have you believe. Why? Because they are fucking communists.
Ok let’s change gears and directly ask about the purpose of their “re-education camps”? You know the places they literally kidnap people and force them to undergo “re-education” because they don’t think like communists. I know, I know you’ve been told they don’t exist by propagandists on this app but sorry to inform you they are real. Commie GPT actually admitted they are real and began answering yet again until its internal censors said “oh shit, I shouldn’t be providing this answer.” Well not literally but you get the idea.
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Jan 8
Mega Thread 🧵

Aspartame, the sweetener used as an ingredient in approximately 6,000 consumer foods and beverages sold worldwide has a dark history of controversy, political influence, and questionable science. Image
Let’s dive into the scandal that shaped one of the most consumed food additives in the world.

Discovered accidentally in 1965 by James Schlatter at G.D. Searle, aspartame was touted as a miracle low-calorie sweetener. But its approval process revealed troubling findings, including animal studies showing harmful effects.

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The first big red flag?

In 1977, 98 of 196 infant mice exposed to aspartame died during an FDA investigation. The findings, later published as the Bressler Report, highlighted severe data manipulation and negligence by Searle. The report was kept under seal by the FDA for 3 decades.

Full Report:
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Pharma Shill Watch

This lady goes on CNN to do the “cOrReLatIon dOeS’nT iMpLy cAuSaTioN” routine and try to discredit RFK Jr. So I post a link with studies in the comments and she proceeds to reply 4 times calling me a joke, an antivaxxer and just generally being a condescending know it all.

This prompted me to have a look at her profile.

Her background/story?

A “former antivax mom” who has seen the light and now studies nursing while preaching the pro-vaccine gospel, repenting for her former antivax sins.

Her profile links to backtothevax.com. Catchy name. Let’s have look.
Such a noble calling, masking up and becoming an antivax apostate to ensure every last child gets their product injections.

So heartwarming. Ok no big deal thus far right, just a worried mom trying to right her past sins. However I just couldn’t shake the feeling that something was up. After all I have some experience with these types.

You know, they masquerade as independent, science promoters who are simply trying to do right by humanity but in reality they are invariably funded by big pharma or the government.Image
I decided to have a good look at the website and on the “about us” page it links to:

Vaccinate Your Family
vaccinateyourfamily.org

Centers for Disease Control
cdc.gov

Vaxopedia
Looking for a place to dismantle your antivax beliefs? Go through them one by one and see if they hold water. 
vaxopedia.org

Deplatform Disease
Edward Nierenberg, BSc and aspiring medical student gets technical about things like MTHFR and why you shouldnt skip vitamin k at birth. 
deplatformdisease.com

Debunk the Funk 
“Dr Wilson, molecular biologist debunks popular misinformation spread by the disinformation dozen.”

They even have their own podcast unimaginatively named the “Back to the Vax: A Journey Back to Evidence Based Medicine”

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