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Col. Douglas Macgregor: Could U.S. Revalue Gold? Government Waste, Debt Crisis Looming, & Bitcoin as Real Store of Value

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Feb 11, 2025
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Douglas MacGregor
Col. Douglas Macgregor, a renowned military analyst and commentator on U.S. policy, delves into pressing issues like government corruption and inefficiencies, particularly with agencies such as USAID. He emphasizes the urgent need for budget cuts in defense spending and highlights the risks of a looming economic collapse. The conversation pivots to the potential for gold and Bitcoin as safe havens, especially in light of new Treasury policies. Macgregor urges a reevaluation of national security priorities, advocating for substantial reforms in governance and fiscal responsibility.
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Government Waste and Corruption

  • Legalized corruption and self-policing failures within Congress contribute to government waste.
  • This situation mirrors the corruption Oliver Cromwell faced in the English Parliament.
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USAID and NED's Role in Subversion

  • USAID and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) were used to fund color revolutions and subversion overseas.
  • These institutions are rotten to the core and should be dismantled.
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Reframing National Security Threats

  • The US military industrial complex profits from a false narrative of external threats.
  • The real existential threats are domestic issues like drug cartels, open borders, and crime.
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