#JamesCrownThread #1
1.
Let's talk about the family of James Crown, the 'philanthropist' who died the other day after crashing his vehicle at Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado.
chicagotribune.com/news/obituarie…
1.
Let's talk about the family of James Crown, the 'philanthropist' who died the other day after crashing his vehicle at Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado.
chicagotribune.com/news/obituarie…
2.
It's unclear if this was just an accident or something more.
Either way, let's have a look into his family, which is about as prolific as it gets.
We'll start with his father, Lester Crown.
It's unclear if this was just an accident or something more.
Either way, let's have a look into his family, which is about as prolific as it gets.
We'll start with his father, Lester Crown.
3. Lester is a Jewish billionaire who controls family holdings, including large stakes in Maytag, Hilton Hotels, Alltel, Aspen Skiing Company, New York's Rockefeller Center, and pro basketball's Chicago Bulls. He was also a huge supporter and fundraiser for Barack Obama.
4.
"While my involvement in politics is motivated by a variety of issues, there is one issue that is fundamental: My deep commitment to Israel and to a strong U.S. - Israel relationship that strengthens both Israel's security and its efforts to seek peace."
"While my involvement in politics is motivated by a variety of issues, there is one issue that is fundamental: My deep commitment to Israel and to a strong U.S. - Israel relationship that strengthens both Israel's security and its efforts to seek peace."
5. According to White House visitor logs, Crown visited the White House in April of 2010 to meet with Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett.
Amos Yadlin went to Chicago to enlist Crown's help in persuading the administration to attack Iran.
salon.com/2010/08/12/les…
Amos Yadlin went to Chicago to enlist Crown's help in persuading the administration to attack Iran.
salon.com/2010/08/12/les…
6. "I wish [admin officials] were a little more outgoing in the way they have talked. I would feel more comfortable if I knew that they had the will to use military force, as a last resort. You cannot threaten someone as a bluff. There has to be a will to do it."
7.
"No one becomes a serious presidential contender without first passing muster with the Lester Crowns of the world." - Lester Crown
Lester Crown was not an elected official.
"No one becomes a serious presidential contender without first passing muster with the Lester Crowns of the world." - Lester Crown
Lester Crown was not an elected official.
8. Crown's October, 2007 fundraiser was for mostly Jewish fundraisers, who were still unconvinced that Obama would maintain good relations with Israel.
"The purpose of the evening is to show Barack how appreciative we are of his steadfast, honest and proud support of Israel."
"The purpose of the evening is to show Barack how appreciative we are of his steadfast, honest and proud support of Israel."
9.
"His generosity has touched many people, in Chicago and beyond. We in Chicago are proud to share our city with someone who truly values public service."
Rahm Emmanuel
"His generosity has touched many people, in Chicago and beyond. We in Chicago are proud to share our city with someone who truly values public service."
Rahm Emmanuel
10.
Lester was Chairman of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Deputy Chairman of the International Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel & a member of the Tel Aviv University Board of Governors.
He gave millions to Brandeis University.
meforum.org/campus-watch/2…
Lester was Chairman of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Deputy Chairman of the International Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel & a member of the Tel Aviv University Board of Governors.
He gave millions to Brandeis University.
meforum.org/campus-watch/2…
11.
Lester married Renee Schine. Daughter of Juinius; Latvian Jewish hotel/theatre tycoon who owned
Glove Theatre, Schines Auburn Theatre, & several hotels, including Ambassador Hotel.
The Ambassador Hotel housed the famed Cocoanut Grove nightclub & is where RFK was killed.
Lester married Renee Schine. Daughter of Juinius; Latvian Jewish hotel/theatre tycoon who owned
Glove Theatre, Schines Auburn Theatre, & several hotels, including Ambassador Hotel.
The Ambassador Hotel housed the famed Cocoanut Grove nightclub & is where RFK was killed.
12. Schine's brother Gerard was a central figure in the Army-McCarthy hearings of 1954 as a chief consultant to the Senate Permanent Subcommitte on Investigations. His pamphlet "Definition of Communism" was distributed in all of their hotel chains.
13.
This pamphlet prompted Russian Jewish columnist George Sokolsky to introduce his protege Sen. Joseph McCarthy to Roy Cohn and G. David Schine.
This pamphlet prompted Russian Jewish columnist George Sokolsky to introduce his protege Sen. Joseph McCarthy to Roy Cohn and G. David Schine.
14.
Not really part of our story, but Sokolsky's right-wing politics seem odd to me, considering he was once a Bolshevik.
“Suddenly the flaming radical, Sokolsky, became the flaming reactionary.”
jimburroway.com/history/a-liar…
Not really part of our story, but Sokolsky's right-wing politics seem odd to me, considering he was once a Bolshevik.
“Suddenly the flaming radical, Sokolsky, became the flaming reactionary.”
jimburroway.com/history/a-liar…
15.
Let's go even further back to Lester's father (James' grandfather) Henry Crown (orig. Krinsky), who founded the Material Service Corporation, which merged with General Dynamics.
5th largest defense contractor in the world.
Let's go even further back to Lester's father (James' grandfather) Henry Crown (orig. Krinsky), who founded the Material Service Corporation, which merged with General Dynamics.
5th largest defense contractor in the world.
16.
Henry had a lot of alleged ties to the mob. Mostly Jewish and Italian mobsters.
Guys like Al Capone, Sam Giancana, Tony Accardo, Frank Nitti & Jewish gangster Moe Dalitz.
They all used lawyer Sidney Korshak.
Lawyer and fixer for the 'Chicago Outfit'.
Henry had a lot of alleged ties to the mob. Mostly Jewish and Italian mobsters.
Guys like Al Capone, Sam Giancana, Tony Accardo, Frank Nitti & Jewish gangster Moe Dalitz.
They all used lawyer Sidney Korshak.
Lawyer and fixer for the 'Chicago Outfit'.
17. Hang with me.
This is Charles 'Corky' Goodman, Vice Chairman of Henry Crown & Co.
Son-in-law of Irving Crown. Henry Crown's brother.
He helped found General Dynamics.
jewishagency.org/charles-goodma…
This is Charles 'Corky' Goodman, Vice Chairman of Henry Crown & Co.
Son-in-law of Irving Crown. Henry Crown's brother.
He helped found General Dynamics.
jewishagency.org/charles-goodma…
18.
Charles Goodman is married to Margie Korshak.
Daughter of former Chicago boss & City Treasurer, Marshall Korshak. Brother of Sidney.
korshak.com/margie-korshak
Charles Goodman is married to Margie Korshak.
Daughter of former Chicago boss & City Treasurer, Marshall Korshak. Brother of Sidney.
korshak.com/margie-korshak
19.
"Sidney Korshak was to all that was dark. His legend beguiled the legendary. His was the hidden mystery at the heart of the furnace of illusion and delusion. To some, he was evil incarnate; to others, the nicest guy in the world."
vanityfair.com/news/1997/04/T…
"Sidney Korshak was to all that was dark. His legend beguiled the legendary. His was the hidden mystery at the heart of the furnace of illusion and delusion. To some, he was evil incarnate; to others, the nicest guy in the world."
vanityfair.com/news/1997/04/T…
20.
'To understand how these firms have come to dominate the post 9/11 era, there's no place better to look than the Herndon (VA) office of General Dynamics."
Top Secret America: The Rise of the New American Secuirty State
'To understand how these firms have come to dominate the post 9/11 era, there's no place better to look than the Herndon (VA) office of General Dynamics."
Top Secret America: The Rise of the New American Secuirty State
21. When Henry Crown was Chairman of General Dynamics, employee, former FBI agent & close associate of J. Edgar Hoover I.B. Hale allegedly was caught tapping the phone of JFK mistress, Judith Exner, who had ties to Sam Giancana & Johnny Roselli.
Both targets of RFK.
Both targets of RFK.
22.
Albert E. Jenner, who was part of the Warren Commission to investigate the JFK assassination shorly after, was also counsel for General Dynamics.
In fact, he represented them through a number of scandals in Texas exposed by the DOJ.
Albert E. Jenner, who was part of the Warren Commission to investigate the JFK assassination shorly after, was also counsel for General Dynamics.
In fact, he represented them through a number of scandals in Texas exposed by the DOJ.
23.
Contractors like General Dynamics are no longer simply manufacturing weapons. They are involved in military operations, target killings & surveillance.
They stand to make a lot of money with an extended war in Ukraine.
defense.gov/News/News-Stor…
Contractors like General Dynamics are no longer simply manufacturing weapons. They are involved in military operations, target killings & surveillance.
They stand to make a lot of money with an extended war in Ukraine.
defense.gov/News/News-Stor…
24.
'General Dynamics Corp said its jet aviation business is likely to be impacted by Western sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, the weapons maker said at the J.P. Morgan Industrials conference on Wednesday.'
reuters.com/business/aeros…
'General Dynamics Corp said its jet aviation business is likely to be impacted by Western sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, the weapons maker said at the J.P. Morgan Industrials conference on Wednesday.'
reuters.com/business/aeros…
25. J.P. Morgan settled for 290 mil dollars in a class action lawsuit for dealing with 'high-risk' client Jeffrey Epstein, deleted 47 million emails & got busted for cocaine shipping.
Here's a great rundown of their year.
(Stay tuned & follow for Pt. 2)
Here's a great rundown of their year.
(Stay tuned & follow for Pt. 2)
https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1673395599490576384
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