Frank Bergman · A leading Catholic voice is raising the alarm about a “mortal threat” facing humanity, warning that Western civilization is at risk of total “collapse.” · Bishop Robert Barron warns that America’s accelerating abandonment of faith is not just a cultural shift but a direct threat to the survival of Western civilization itself. · Barron, speaking on “The Will Cain Show,” sounded the alarm over what he described as a…
One step away from disaster - Israel targets Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant site, killing a member of its security staff, as Russia's ROSATOM evacuates its specialists from the site, and Iran's top diplomat slams the West for its silence. A US Israeli air strike has reportedly left one person dead and five others wounded on the Iran-Iraq border. Our source in the Popular Mobilization Forces says the strike hit the passenger…
Frank Bergman · President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to launch an investigation after the socialist Spanish government euthanized a 25-year-old woman after she was gang raped in a series of brutal attacks. · The Trump administration is moving to investigate what it describes as a deeply troubling case out of Spain. · The young woman, who survived repeated abuse and a suicide attempt, was ultimately euthanized under the…
Moscow would irreparably damage its reputation if it behaved like the US in Venezuela and Iran, Valentina Matviyenko said · Valentina Matviyenko, head of Russia’s Federation Council, Moscow, April 2, 2026. © Federation Council / Sputnik · Russia would lose all respect on the international stage if it emulated US military actions in Venezuela and Iran by attempting to abduct or assassinate Ukrainian leader Vladimir…
World Affairs In Context · Private credit is cracking. Blue Owl Capital just capped withdrawals after massive exit requests—22% in its largest fund and over 40% in a tech-focused fund. Billions are now stuck as liquidity dries up in the $1.8T market. Is this the start of a financial domino effect? · In this video, we break down what’s really happening, why investors are rushing out, and how this could ripple across the economy.
They now hate Iran for damaging their energy infrastructure and therefore don’t want to indefinitely pay it “petroyuan” as part of the “toll” system that the Islamic Republic is flirting with imposing. · Andrew Korybko · The Financial Times recently reported that “Gulf states consider new pipelines to avoid Strait of Hormuz”. Per their assessment, “In the near term, the most viable options may be to expand the East-West pipeline and also…
Real world oil prices are far higher than the figures seen on TV news reports · Gas prices over $6.00 are displayed at a Shell station across from the Marathon Petroleum Corp's Los Angeles Refinery in Carson, California, April 2, 2026 © Getty Images; Justin Sullivan · When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was…
Being Overly, Obsessively Convinced Of A Position Can Suggest Demonic Presence · Celia Farber · Pray, fast, and stay open minded. · In my experience, not only politicians but ideological movements can easily become possessed. · Catholic exorcists are the only ones who can tell us about these things, with clarity, and through true stories.
It’s surprisingly pragmatic and could serve as a face-saving off-ramp for Trump 2.0. · Andrew Korybko · Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who represents the interests of his country’s reformist (moderate) faction against its principalist (conservative) rivals, published a proposal about “How Iran Should End the War” at Foreign Affairs. He began by extolling Iran’s resistance as proof of its victory over the US and…
Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom · War, Narrative & Escalation — What’s Really Happening? · A rapidly escalating conflict raises serious questions about what’s really happening behind the headlines. · Reports of downed aircraft, disputed intelligence, and growing geopolitical risk suggest a situation far more complex than the official narrative. · This breakdown examines the key developments, the claims being made, and the potential global…
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