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The News Cycle is almost impossible to track these days. At least, to do so fully.
That’s where we come in.
In the Badlands News Brief, the Badlands Media team hand picks news items of interest from the previous days to give you an overview of the biggest goings-on relevant to the Truth Community.
Items feature original commentary from members of our growing team of citizen journalists, whose stated opinions are their own. Feel free to follow the corresponding link to see their other work.
Now, onto the news from Thursday, November 9 …
Israel has only weeks to defeat Hamas as global opinion sours, former PM Ehud Barak says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be digging in for a “long and difficult war” but former leader Ehud Barak fears Israel has only weeks left to eliminate Hamas, as public opinion — most significantly in the U.S. — rapidly swings against its attacks on Gaza.
In an exclusive interview with POLITICO, the former prime minister and chief of the Israel Defense Forces also suggested a multinational Arab force could have to take control of Gaza after the military campaign, to help usher in a return of Mahmoud Abbas’ Palestinian Authority to take over from Hamas. Even with that change of the political order in Gaza, however, Barak stressed the return to diplomacy aimed at the creation of a Palestinian state was a very remote prospect.
Barak, who led Israel between 1999 and 2001, observed the rhetoric of U.S. officials had shifted in recent days with a mounting chorus of calls for a humanitarian pause in the fighting. The sympathy generated toward Israel in the immediate wake of October 7, when Hamas launched the deadliest terrorist attack on Israel in the Jewish state’s 75-year history, was now diminishing, he worried.
“You can see the window is closing. It’s clear we are heading towards friction with the Americans about the offensive. America cannot dictate to Israel what to do. But we cannot ignore them,” he said, in reference to Washington’s role as the main guarantor of Israel’s security. “We will have to come to terms with the American demands within the next two or three weeks, probably less.” — Politico
Our Take: “We’ve been talking about the Israel-Hamas conflict for a month, now, and while opinions are ALL over the board regarding which side is more to blame, there is bipartisan agreement that the United States should NOT be directly involved in the conflict, which I see as a net win.
But another interesting Macro is developing:
It took Ukraine-Zelensky approximately 18 months to wear out the collective patience of the Collective Mind when it came to his nation’s plight … and how much U.S. cash could make the medicine go down easier. For Israel-Netanyahu, the timeline has been accelerated to an extraordinary degree.
While American liberals are jumping all over Israel, defending Palestine—and sometimes even Hamas—even American Conservatives have grown tired of the warmongering, and are hesitant to trade one failed proxy war for another.
Every nation has the right to defend itself; but we don’t have to fund it.” —
Feds Say They Uncovered Prostitution Ring Serving Politicians, Military Officers, And Tech Execs
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts has announced the arrests of two men and one woman suspected of operating a multi-state prostitution ring whose alleged client list includes elected officials, military officers, and executives at technology and pharmaceutical firms.
On Wednesday, acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy announced the arrests of Han Lee, a 41-year-old woman from Cambridge, Massachusetts; James Lee, a 68-year-old man from Torrance, California; and Junmyung Lee, a 30-year-old man from Dedham, Massachusetts, on suspicion of operating multiple brothels in Massachusetts and Virginia.
Federal investigators allege these three individuals operated a pair of websites that advertised professional photography appointments at high-end apartments rented by the three defendants. Investigators believe these photography sessions provided a front service, and the designated properties provided a controlled location at which women hired by the three defendants could transact the illicit sex services.
Mr. Levy's office claims it has identified "a wide array of buyers" of this alleged prostitution ring's services. Mr. Levy did not name any of the suspected clients in a Wednesday press briefing, but a Nov. 6 affidavit described a list that includes elected politicians, professors, lawyers, doctors, accountants, scientists, and executives for technology and pharmaceutical companies, along with other business executives. Boston-based Department of Homeland Security Agent Zachary A. Mitlitsky, who swore on behalf of the affidavit, said the client list also includes military officers and government contractors who possess security clearances.
Mr. Mitlitsky stressed in the affidavit that the professions he identified did not provide an exhaustive list of this prostitution ring's clientele and that potentially hundreds of clients may yet be identified.
"Pick a profession, they’re probably represented in this case," Mr. Levy told CNN. — The Epoch Times
Our Take: “There’s a concept I reference every so often called, ‘The Shark Fin Template,’ and it refers to Macro Narratives that seem to disappear for several months, only to resurface at auspicious and sometimes serendipitous times.
The Darkest Path is the name I use to refer to the Crimes Against Children narratives and actuals many in the Truth Community have dug into since the advent of the Q Op in 2017.
While the trifecta of the Epstein Arrest, Epstein Suicide and Maxwell Arrest sit at the top of the heap in terms of garnering attention to this subject matter for the Collective Mind, there are smaller narratives that crop up every so often that refuse to let the subject die.
This summer, we had Sound of Freedom dominate blockbusters at the box office, Epstein’s name continues to come up in major legal cases against central bankers … and trafficking rings continue to be busted around the nation.
While I do believe major disclosures and exposures regarding crimes against children await the Collective Mind, there are still a lot of wins to track, if you’re paying attention.” —
RFK Jr.’s Children’s Health Defense Launches ‘Reform Pharma’ Initiative
At its second annual conference, Children’s Health Defense (CHD) announced the debut of Reform Pharma, the organization’s latest initiative. The endeavor aims to restore the integrity of healthcare by identifying and dismantling the avenues that permit corruption to seize hold of and dominate the healthcare system.
The pharmaceutical industry has been hit with fines totaling more than $100 billion since 2000 for a variety of criminal offenses, such as fraud, unsafe product claims, and off-label or unauthorized medical product advertising.
Every year, up to 220,000 people pass away on “properly prescribed” medications. Prescription medication also results in approximately 2.7 million hospital admissions and around 81 million adverse reactions per year.
Only a small portion of the 26,789 petitions for vaccination-related fatalities and injuries that have been submitted to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) since 1988 have resulted in compensation. Nevertheless, the families of those wounded or killed after vaccination have received payouts totaling more than $5 billion, and this amount is still growing. — Vigilant News
Our Take: “It's unfortunate that I have to qualify any good things I say about RFK Jr. with caution since some people mistakenly believe that acknowledging someone is the same as endorsing them. Despite the fact that I support Trump for 2024, I am happy to see a candidate who is truly coming up with much-needed measures rather than just nodding along to talking points, as we witnessed at the debate on Wednesday night.
The world has been desperately in need of a Big-Pharma reform for decades.
Since 2000, the pharmaceutical sector has been subject to fines exceeding $100 billion for a range of criminal offenses, including fraud, false or unapproved claims about products, off-label or unauthorized advertising of medical products, and countless others. These offenses not only erode public trust in the pharmaceutical industry, but also highlight the urgent need for stricter regulations and oversight. The high number of fines imposed on big pharmaceutical companies calls for a comprehensive reform that addresses the root causes of these unethical practices and ensures the safety and efficacy of medical products for consumers worldwide.
Among the changes this initiative seeks to effect are: the separation of pharma and state; the prohibition of gain-of-function; accountability; vaccine manufacturer liability; and a restoration of medical freedom. It all sounds nice, though whether or not anything will come from it remains to be seen. Still, it is refreshing to see a candidate lay out actual objectives rather than simply repeating talking points ad nauseum.” —
White House Aides "Simply Cannot Stomach" Biden's Israel Policy, Dissent Memos Leak, Revolt At State Dept
A revolt is brewing within the Biden administration over how the White House is handling the Israel-Gaza war, as the civilian death toll and mass Palestinian displacement soars, and as Biden's top officials continue to say "no conditions" have been placed on how Israel uses US-supplied weapons. Pressure from the press pool is also piling on, with near daily spats and antagonistic back-and-forth exchanges on display in the State Department and White House briefing rooms.
This week there have emerged reports of scathing 'dissent memos' criticizing White House Israel policy being circulated, collecting many hundreds of signatures chiefly from among State Department and USAID staff. A primary theme of the pushback and pressure is that President Biden must change course on the Gaza crisis.
First, on Monday Politico obtained and published portions of a memo issued by State Department personnel giving a blistering critique which according to the publication argued that "among other things, the U.S. should be willing to publicly criticize the Israelis." — ZeroHedge
Our Take: “If you’re looking for Exhibit A. of why the Israel Crisis is backfiring on the Deep State Establishment, look no further than the fact that Biden’s own Admin—namely, State Department personnel and White House aides, think his handling of the international situation has been a complete disaster.
While there are a lot of details to parse and arguments to have over exactly what the US has and has not committed to in terms of Israel aid against Hamas, I think the key takeaway from this report is the overarching concern that the ‘damages’ of these botched decisions has been the standing and reputation of the U.S. on the world stage.
This is the height of irony, since most of these figures ostensibly came up in direct opposition to Trump and his Administration; now, they’re probably looking back on the glory days of Trump with envy.” —
The Federal Government to “Micromanage Nearly Every Aspect of How the Internet Functions,” – FCC Commissioner
The purpose of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ostensibly was to safeguard citizens from the telecommunications sector, but the commission has long since been considered compromised by the deep administrative state.
Author’s note – For a briefing on why I would use the term “compromised” to describe the FCC, feel free to read this document at your leisure.
The agency’s questionable history aside, the current FCC commissioner Brendan Carr is due some props as he recently issued a warning that should send shock waves throughout the country.
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Carr clarified in his statement that the Biden administration’s economic policies are to blame for the “skyrocketing costs of building Internet infrastructure in this country” and the “broadband policies that are failing.” Due to “regulatory red tape,” the FCC has “needlessly blocked and delayed new broadband infrastructure builds” even though it has been looking to expand “new, 5G services.”
The commissioner also stated that President Joe Biden is pressuring the FCC to approve “a one-page section of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act),” which contains “new rules of breathtaking scope, all in the name of ‘digital equity’.” — Vigilant News
Our Take: “The FCC, much like the ATF, has a long history of being a totally corrupt and useless agency. From their fatally flawed standards on radiation from wireless technologies to shielding industry from scrutiny to sticking its greasy hands into the public pocket, there is no shortage of valid criticisms of the commission.
This latest bit of news is peculiar; you'd think that the FCC commissioner would be some installed puppet, and maybe he is, but he appears to be pushing back against another shameless power grab by the Biden administration. It's basically the equivalent of FDA Commissioner Robert Califf coming out and admitting that Big Pharma (their primary funders) pressured them to approve new drugs.
If it wasn't for Commissioner Carr drawing attention to the plan, most people would be completely in the dark about it. Does that mean he's a hero? I can't say, but I do believe in giving credit where credit is due, and hopefully we'll see more of these bureaucrats become activated against the establishment.” —
BONUS ITEMS
BLM Branch Co-Founder's Election Bombshell: Trump "Best Candidate" For President
Mark Fisher, co-founder of a Black Lives Matter (BLM) chapter in Rhode Island, is advocating for former President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office in 2024—and insists he's far from being the only one in the BLM movement to feel this way.
In a recent interview with podcast host Kim Iversen, Mr. Fisher was asked to defend remarks he made earlier that President Trump is "the best candidate we have."
"Because everybody else sucks," Mr. Fisher replied, later praising President Trump for his straightforward approach and contrasting it with what perceives as the Democratic Party's hypocrisy.
Ms. Iversen sought to clarify Mr. Fisher's response, asking if he thought President Trump was simply the best of a bad lot and frankly "not that great either."
Mr. Fisher replied by highlighting his personal regard for President Trump—before adding that it's hard not to appreciate what the 45th president brings to the table given the shortcomings of the incumbent.
"I like Trump," he said, before adding: "I think right now, who we have sitting in the Oval Office is just a deep disappointment."
He expressed "disdain" for President Joe Biden, adding that he "really dislikes" Vice President Kamala Harris as well. — The Epoch Times
Judge Engoron's Wife Denies Posting Anti-Trump Messages
Judge Arthur Engoron's wife, Dawn Engoron, denied making social media posts attacking former President Donald Trump in a statement to Newsweek.
Conservative activist Laura Loomer accused Dawn Engoron of running an X account that frequently posted anti-Trump messages against the former president, whose civil business fraud trial is currently being overseen by Judge Engoron. The judge has faced criticism of his own and Loomer's claims sparked people to call for a mistrial in Trump's case.
Newsweek was unable to verify that the account belonged to Dawn, and on Wednesday, she issued a firm denial. Dawn told Newsweek on Wednesday afternoon that the account does not belong to her.
"I do not have a Twitter account. This is not me. I have not posted any anti Trump messages," she said. — Newsweek
There's A "Crisis Brewing": Powell & Piss-Poor Auction Spark Chaos In Credit Markets, Crypto Soars
Well that was a day... Almost time to trot out the 'deer in headlights'...
A double-whammy of a 30Y TSY auction bloodbath and Powell's considerably more hawkish-than-expected tone prompted bonds and stocks to be clubbed like a baby seal as the dollar soared...
Did Powell finally notice that his words at the FOMC about how the market is tightening financial conditions for them prompted a dramatic easing of financial conditions...
Powell broke the multi-decade win-streak in S&P and Nasdaq...
Weakness in stocks hit at the cash open - after creeping higher overnight - the auction's spike in yields sent stocks lower and then just as dip-buyers stepped in, Powell punched them in the face, taking stocks to the day's lows... — ZeroHedge
We hope you enjoyed this brief look back at the major news items you might have missed in this ever-escalating and ever-accelerating news cycle as the Information War continues to rage on around us.
The Badlands Media team will continue to combine our cognitive powers in order to slow things down and find the signal amidst the noise as this series expands.
As always, if you have any thoughts on these news items or the MANY others swirling in the digital ether, drop into the comments below to share them with your fellow Badlanders.
Looks like the wheels are coming off the globalist deep state wagon train...
“Every nation has the right to defend itself; but we don’t have to fund it.”
We’ll said, BB