I saw this sticker in a Melbourne bathroom yesterday, and felt oblidged to enlighten people who might be standing at the urinal sending them to Jim Breuer’s “Somebody Had to Say it“. He covers social distancing quite well in his standup.
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See Jim Breuer, Please. And about that 5g Tower in Your Backyard
13/05/2024Truth and Lies, Time for Feedback
11/04/2024By Randall Richards
I thought I’d take the opportunity to share the feedback form I just completed for the Aspiring Conversation’s “Truth and Lies” event last 6th of April here in Wanaka, NZ. The only thing I screwed up, that I can see, is I failed to capture the screenshot of questions 9 and 10 on this feedback form. So I recreated the that screen shot the best I could, otherwise it’s all from their SurveyMonkey form.
If Putin Had Hired an Aussie Translator
12/02/2024Excuse the colorful language:
Sitting on the Fence, The Hardest Place to Sit
30/11/2022By Randall Richards
My son and I were down at the Lake Hawea waterfront today, at the dam, not far from Mountain Spirit, our home and retreat centre here on New Zealand’s South Island. We were fishing for salmon which have a habit of hanging around the dam this time of year in a vain attempt to swim downstream. That’s where the fishing is reportedly good, but we didn’t catch anything this day.
As we were leaving a fellow named Cliff drove up in rental car. He’s from California and, as I tend to do, got to chatting with him. Today is his first day here in New Zealand. As it turns out, he is a principle in a company called Abroad which leads executives and business leaders all over the world, teaching by experience, different ways to think about success and leadership other than the typical profit centered paradigm.
They have led trips to Peru, and Bhutan. They like to work with indigenous leaders locally wherever they end up taking their high-end clientele. I mentioned our little retreat centre to him, and also mentioned the domes at the Lake Hawea Campground and The Oasis as alternative retreat centres who could a bigger group such as his. I mentioned a bit about my background as a cultural and mountain guide in Peru, Outward Bound Professional, and the sort of activities we do at Mountain Spirit such as yin yoga, music studio and sweat lodges. He said he does all the hiring for the company, and this is a bit of a recon for future programs. He asked if his business partner and he could pop by Mountain Spirit for a visit this weekend. When he mentioned he plays guitar and sings, I even invited him to pop by our local Free Market at Leaane’s Camphill Coffee as I’d be playing there, and there’s sort of an open mic atmosphere. He could play a song or two if he was so inclined. We sent each other a text with contact details so we could be in touch over the next couple of days.
All was going quite well until he asked if I knew any Maori people in the area. I explained a bit of what, and who I know in the area, and then, he made the comment, “Oh we did have a Maori person on board our company, but he went a bit off the rails. It was very surprising to us, and we had to let him go because of the things he was posting on Faceboook.” When I asked if he could expound, he continued, “He went extreme right-wing on us, and was posting things about the vx and other stuff about conspiracies and government overreach.” Then, there was an uncomfortable silence.
We said our goodbyes after I had given him some suggestions on what to see and do here in the area for his afternoon in Hawea/Wanaka. Then just after he drove off, I happened to check the local Telegram chat channel, and came upon this post by “Man Alive”, whatever that is:
“For men, the hardest place to sit is on the fence.
Hoping, wishing, waiting for something to
change.
Let me let you in on a little secret..
“If you don’t change, nothing else will.”
Many men know this but spend years umming &
ahhring
Living a lukewarm, mediocre existence
When they know deep in their heart that they are
capable of so much more
They just need to get off the fence
They need to come alive again.”
Before reading that, I hadn’t really come up with a plan of action, but I had an inclination. But after reading that quote, I decided I’ll text Cliff and ask him for the Maori’s contact info. He sounds like am interesting fellow. I’ll send that text just after I post this.
Postscript: I had a good look at Abroad‘s website, and the vision as Cliff explained it, seems like a brilliant initiative, and I feel we’d be a good match, in a different world, I’m finding harder to go back to the way things were. I can’t unknow what I’ve learned over the past few years regarding the dangers of vx, the mandates, and how it’s not about health but power and control.
It’s extremely unlikely that this Maori fellow has gone off on some “right-wing tangent”. It’s more likely our new friend is parroting the media’s label of someone not following the MSM narrative. I know many “progressives” who are liberal in ideology, but only see madness in the current woke camp. I, for one, am grateful that the last few years have only strengthened my resolve to see the truth, and make no apologies about standing tall for what I see.
Being mandated out of public places changed our lives, and seeing the truth for what it is, forces the issue. It’s easier now, not sitting on the fence. My hat’s off to Cliff and his work. I would have liked to get involved with Abroad, but not at the expense of my values. Not only would it be a matter of time before he came cross my Facebook posts, but also, I could see this was, most likely, a dead-end. I’m on a different path and not looking back. I hope Cliff gives me that Maori fellow’s contact info. Who knows, maybe our paths have already crossed, at the Wellington protest, or we’re on some group chat. It’s a small world when it comes to truth these days.
Author G Edward Griffin Offers Optimistic View
25/10/2022By Randall Richards
Mountain Spirit Media
The wonderful G Edward Griffin, now in his nineties was recently interviewed by Mel K and Mr. Griffin covered a lot of ground. He’s the author of The Creature from Jekyll Island – A Second Look at the Federal Reserve now printed in many languages, and in more than 43 printings.
About the Interview:
Although Mel K is a bit hard to listen to in some ways, she conducts a great interview, is well versed, and has a great reputation in my opinion. Griffin covers a basic historical catch-up for those not familiar with the Federal Reserve banking system, and his book The Creature from Jekyll Island, then updates the audience about the latest events and the current new world order and attempts to maintain their loosening grip of world domination. Most importantly, Griffin shares that only 1% were part of the planning of the American Revolution, and another 5% or so were those that put the plan into action, then it was an additional minority that actually did the fighting to get out from under British rule. Griffin adds, “we are about at that ratio now, where there are enough people waking up and taking action that those in power may not be there much longer”. More importantly he says we need to unite not despite our differences but in celebration of our diversity. United we stand, divided we fall, says Griffin, quoting that well-known phrase.
About the Book:
^This is the classic exposé of the Fed that has become one of the best-selling books in its category of all time. Where does money come from? Where does it go? Who makes it? The money magician’s secrets are unveiled. Here is a close look at their mirrors and smoke machines, the pulleys, cogs, and wheels that create the grand illusion called money. A boring subject? Just wait. You’ll be hooked in five minutes. It reads like a detective story – which it really is, but it’s all true. This book is about the most blatant scam of history. It’s all here: the cause of wars, boom-bust cycles, inflation, depression, prosperity. Your world view will definitely change. Putting it quite simply, this may be the most important book on world affairs you will ever read. 608 pages.
The 5th Edition includes a no-holds barred analysis of bank bailouts under the Bush and Obama Administrations that are shown to be nothing less than legalized plunder of the American people. Many other updates have been added, including a revision to the list of those who attended the historic meeting at Jekyll Island where the Federal Reserve was created.
An observation about G. Edward Griffin:
I remember an interviewer years ago making an observation then posing a question to Mr. Griffin: “So, Ed, you’ve written a book about a really nasty subject, the control of the money supply by an elite group. And you seem so composed, well balanced and even happy as you sit here. Can you tell me how that is? Griffin’s reply* was: “Look, I decided a long time ago, that I am not the material I write. I maintain a healthy lifestyle, am close to my family and have a spiritual practice. If I don’t make a conscience effort to separate my life from my work, I would have gone over the edge a long time ago.” *(Paraphrased by the author of this post based on memory of the interview”)
About the Author:
^Mr. Griffin is a writer, documentary film producer, and Founder of Freedom Force International. Listed in Who’s Who in America, he is well known because of his talent for researching difficult topics and presenting them in clear terms that all can understand.
He has dealt with such diverse subjects as archaeology and ancient Earth history, the Federal Reserve System and international banking, terrorism, internal subversion, the history of taxation, U.S. foreign policy, the science and politics of cancer therapy, the Supreme Court, and the United Nations.
His better-known works include The Creature from Jekyll Island, World without Cancer, The Discovery of Noah’s Ark, Moles in High Places, The Open Gates of Troy, No Place to Hide, The Capitalist Conspiracy, More Deadly than War, The Grand Design, The Great Prison Break, and The Fearful Master.
Ed is a graduate of the University of Michigan where he majored in speech and communications. He is a recipient of the coveted Telly Award for excellence in television production, the creator of the Reality Zone Audio Archives, Publisher of Need to Know News, and is President of American Media, a publishing and video production company in Southern California.
He has served on the board of directors of The National Health Federation and The International Association of Cancer Victors and Friends and is Founder and President of The Cancer Cure Foundation. He is the Founder of Freedom Force International and creator of Red Pill University, Red-Pill Expos, and Rabbit-Hole Expeditions. The mission of these Red-Pill and Rabbit-Hole endeavors is far more serious than they may sound. It is to popularize a global coalition for the victory of individualism over collectivism and liberty over tyranny.
^Pulled from Amazon’s page on The Creature from Jekyll Island
For more info about the author of this post, head to mtnspirit.nz
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