Notwithstanding the extraordinary historical significance of the first African-American Commander-in-Chief, the simple fact that the new guy very convincingly promised change we very much need right now has caused this transition of power to resonate deeply in the psyche of not just our country, but the world. The entire past year, including the economic collapse finally in September, has been so finely crafted as to evince great emotion from our most primal senses at this particular moment. One can feel the hope, and smell the change in the air. It’s quite intoxicating, I must admit.

It’s hard not to like the guy. I myself have tasted the kool-aid, and it is delicious. I am entranced by this new hero of our times; this prototype savior, messiah, miracle worker or superman, who has come to earth to save us all. There is no doubt that this new president has engendered the type of widespread adoration usually reserved for rock stars. People truly do seem mesmerized by him, judging by the outrageous crowds that showed up in previously unheard-of numbers for his inauguration, and the vast array of Obamemorabilia available. I went to the inauguration of the first Bush 20 years ago (I happened to be in school in DC at the time), and it was nothing like this looked. Today, was just incredible. Even my parents’ generation cannot remember anything like it.

What comes next, we shall see. Either Obamamania is peaking now, or we really are in for a wild ride. Consider, though, that the same bozos who made policy under Nixon and Carter are still here lending their support to the new guy, and being very vocal about calling their much-longed-for “new world order” by name now, without reservation – and surprisingly often without a blink from anyone. We are being prepared to sacrifice, serve and assist our government in creating a new world, for a new age. Now, where have I heard that kind of rhetoric before?

The past eight years, a terrible creature, one that seems to appear and disappear again and again throughout the ages, had started to become visible again. I wondered, whether its scaly talons would actually relinquish the ball, and follow through with a change in power. After having paid close attention to the performances and members of the cast this past year, it seems as if it was not forced to relinquish the ball really at all. It merely switched it from one side of the aisle to the other – from the right gnarled claw, to the left, so to speak. (Interesting to consider certain occult beliefs surrounding the right hand and left hand paths, as well as the note that for whatever reason, a disproportionately high number of U.S. Presidents have been left-handed, including Obama.)

So, are we going to get change? Really? Let’s hope the powers-that-be have it in their plan to allow a few years of peace and prosperity – at least until Obama’s reelection is assured in 2012. On the outside, it does seem like the administration has already been working very quickly on policy. Its new site/blog went up within minutes of his taking the oath of office. It will be interesting to see what transpires when, and in what order of priority. On this level, yes, I believe it is possible things could change. But not necessarily how we might imagine it – and not necessarily as a result of something the government will do, but as a result of what the new government inspires us to do. Faith in one’s government does amazing things to the energy of a nation, whether that government deserves that faith, or not. In this sense, the powers-that-be were quite clever in presenting this new incarnation as not only worthy of our trust, but as a knight in shining armor, compared to the ogre they made of the last one. As a population, we reacted perfectly as predicted, I might imagine.

The true agendas behind these inspiring times will be of more concern down the line. Right now, the priority is to get jobs and food on the table for everyone. The fact that we risk selling our souls to the devil in charge of this new world order, well…we may have to confront that at some point.

Watch for the talk of subjugating the sovereignty of nation states to international supra-authorities to continue, and perhaps even be finalized sooner rather than later, as a solution to the looming doom. Order out of chaos, and all that. There will always be a United States, just as there will always be a Spain, and a Tahiti. But there will also be a North American Union, just as there is a European Union – and there will likely be the Amero as well, just as there is the Euro. Such organizations take precedence over the sovereignty of individual states, and the reasons given will be to 1) save the economy and 2) save the environment. Both economics and environmentalism have been used by the powers-that-be as rationalizations for global government through the years. This administration is sure to make all of that sound just about as wonderful and sensible as you could imagine. Just don’t forget what Aristotle said about absolute power corrupting absolutely. There’s that creature, fading into view again.

Also, pay attention to biological RFID news. If They ever mandate a “mark” for citizens, then it’s time to run away. Seriously.

By the way, Edmund de Rothschild died today too, perhaps as if to make it official that the old order is gone, and the new one has arrived.

I am careful to pay attention to the general nature of the memes being exchanged out there, as these portentous times march forward. There is quite a lot of evidence to suggest that many ancient prophecies could be in the process of being fulfilled; or, perhaps it is just Their continuing efforts to immanentize the eschaton. Either way, the nearness does seem to be getting nearer, as commented my friend Kingsley on the second installment of this series. It seems like a Plan is really coming together.

This drama isn’t over yet.

The new season kicked off with surprising new supporting actors and even a few deadly serious and tragic plot twists, including weather disasters (possibly even far more destructive than we're even being told – thanks Marcus), looming financial Armageddon and maybe even World War III. It would be breathtakingly suspenseful if it weren't being played out in the real world, so it ends up just being frighteningly depressing for many people.

I'm trying to ignore some of what passes as news these days, like lipstick, up-do hairstyles and designer eyewear. (Though I found a really good blog on that whole thing, not to mention an occasional objection to the propaganda.) But I can't ignore the feeling of dread when I see them broadcast financial aftershocks around the world, including the largest expansion of government since the Great Depression, not to mention the hawkish rhetoric and veiled threats in recent international exchanges that continue to haunt the background. The issues confronting us during this election season are most certainly being manipulated, and very well, I might add. Using fear to manage the outcome is genius, if not old hat. I for one am on the edge of my seat.

Awhile back during Act I when the primaries were in full swing, I noted that despite the frustration of feeling manipulated by the whole show, I still hoped there would be an election and a changing of the guard, superficial though it may be. I still feel that way, and with good reason considering the current very dangerously evolving issues. I can't help but imagine GW's trigger finger hovering over his newly created extraordinary emergency powers, NSPD-51.

The World War III rabbit hole is very deep, from videos on YouTube to radical articles that shock one out of the mainstream propagandist trance into some very agonizing considerations. Wars and rumors of war, and all that. It's hard not to smell the noxious odor of tensions rising between certain countries. Don't let the current financial crisis or candidate mudslinging cause you to take your eye off the ball on this one – pay attention. It's all connected, and wars are not accidental – evidence is strong that the sparks of war are fanned into flames by those most likely to profit.

The recent economic chaos just throws more fear and instability into the mix, not to mention a convenient increased consolidation of resources and control for the powers-that-be. That rabbit hole is deep and wide. For a basic lesson on how this imaginary money is being created, and who benefits from it, check out Money as Debt, here's the film on YouTube. Another longer one with a lot of information is called The Money Masters. Clearly more research and thought on alternative ways to manage economies must be considered. We would be well-advised to take a clue from our ancestors and create smaller, sustainable and more manageable communities, like the Ahupua'a in Hawaii, combined with new technologies like Aquaponics. Other intriguing alternative economic ideas I came across are Open Money and possibly the Global Reserve Bank.

There is no time to lose. Frankly mainstream news is bad enough, but I suspect the real truth of the matter is far worse. Be careful for China, for one thing. This Hit & Run post points out the subsequent rise in gold prices, something to pay attention to for lots of reasons (and be very careful if you're investing – could be They're planning to crash that too). Check out this Coast to Coast clip from last year about the collapse of the world economic system. In this video, Ron Paul accuses Fed Chairman Bernanke of deliberately destroying the dollar. According to some more radical sources, this has all been malevolently preplanned. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. One might take note that NSPD-51 defines a "Catastrophic emergency" as "any incident, regardless of location, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the U.S. population, infrastructure, environment, economy, or government functions." [author's emphasis.] Could it be that our “hero” will come in the form of a unified North American currency, the Amero? Will They let it get so bad that we'll literally beg for it, classic problem-reaction-solution?

Finally we have the issue of the election itself, which is as suspicious as anything else. The manipulation of the hearts and minds of an unwitting population is hard to watch, knowing the powers-that-be have likely got it all sewn up already, either way. However I recently came across an independent documentary well worth watching, called Free For All, about the theft of the election and the democratic process altogether. Watch the film, check out his blog, pass it on. I've linked to documentaries on this subject before and feel it's important for people to be aware of the reality of hackable electronic voting systems and voter caging. Even mainstream news is picking up on these stories now. The makers of Free For All encourage participation and involvement from the people, including citizens observing elections (videothevote.com). Also check out Steal Back Your Vote.

Whether we really have a choice is up for debate. Watching all these issues swirl around, I remain unconvinced, though I am a little dizzy from all the spinning. It's time to be prepared for anything. We're living in important times, I believe.  Bring on Act III.

The master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come. She steps out of the way and lets the Tao speak for itself. -Tao Te Ching # 45

• I understand the Northwest also suffered similar weather-related disasters last week, as did Australia. In Ireland, surfers defied unusually giant waves for the ride of a lifetime. And I’m crying hurriquake again in Fiji, which got hit with a cyclone and a 7.8 earthquake.

• Here’s a PDF article about HAARP and weather warfare, “Beware the US military’s experiments with climatic warfare”, warns the author. I’m also in the middle of Jerry Smith’s book Weather Warfare. It’s a doozy.

• Very interesting video of Ron Eglash, an ‘ethno-mathmetician’, discussing fractal patterns in African villages. I cited his work in my book as an example of possible evidence that we have been unconsciously processing fractals as a species for a very long time, and perhaps a renewed awareness might help us in our present consciousness-raising endeavors. Seriously – fractals are super-cool and have a lot to teach us about our reality.

• If you’re following the current economic crisis, you might like to read this recent article in Der Spiegel, “The Dollar Nosedive”. It explains a heck of a lot. Then read this article by Ron Paul, “The End of Dollar Hegemony” and you’ll understand why we need to be concerned when oil starts being traded in currencies other than dollars, as Venezuela has done and now Iran.

• In that spirit I wonder about articles like this one about creating alternative or regional currencies; kind of an interesting idea. Except, of course, when the ‘government’ steps in and confiscates all your gold and silver. The Liberty Dollar people are up in arms. I suppose that might hurt their plans for the Amero.

• Genetically modified insulin, anyone? How about a flu shot at the airport?

• Pretty cool flash video from Scott Creighton about how the Giza pyramids align with the belt of Orion.

]]> http://surfingthetao.com/2007/12/09/notes-from-the-surf-xv/feed/ 1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ http://surfingthetao.com/2007/11/28/fiberglass-and-resin/ http://surfingthetao.com/2007/11/28/fiberglass-and-resin/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:09:47 +0000 Angela http://surfingthetao.com/2007/11/28/fiberglass-and-resin/ My surfboard is woven of millions of tiny threads of wisdom, cemented by the love with which I am gratefully surrounded. Without it I could not withstand the endless pounding of the waves – ultra-strangeness in the world, as well as in my own life. My toes grab hold, the wax which is [...]]]> My surfboard is woven of millions of tiny threads of wisdom, cemented by the love with which I am gratefully surrounded. Without it I could not withstand the endless pounding of the waves – ultra-strangeness in the world, as well as in my own life. My toes grab hold, the wax which is my faith keeps them from slipping…and yet, the sharp edges of the reef beckon, and these shores are rocky. Surfer’s hell, they call it. An apt phrase, some days.

The focus it takes to stay upright and balanced is not easy, especially as the noose tightens. And the sharks are circling. (thanks for the warning, Cadeveo) But what choice do we have? We must remain, trapped in this physical drama, until the ending unfolds. And yet there is no reason for fear, at all. For those hungry for more insight, check out this great discussion between two of my favorite thinkers, William Henry and Daniel Pinchbeck, at YouTube. Or how about an article on the New Pyramid Age by Phillip Coppens? Perhaps a thoughtful entry on 2012 at The Cleaver, or an insightful word on humans as transmitters by Kingsley. One thing these many minds seem to agree on: the coming transformation will be fully realized only as a result of the work we do within ourselves. It’s an inner revolution, perhaps aided by galactic alignment, cosmic rays and/or altered states – but it won’t be televised. This is a very difficult realization for many people – there can be no excuses, and no shifting the workload. We all must take responsibility, and it starts today, with love and being true to yourself; I know for myself, it can be very, very difficult indeed. And yet in the depths of my spirit, I know it is a task I can’t put off. Our future depends on it.

Our planet is shouting out hints as to our present state with dire emphasis. Must we cry hurriquake, again and again? Typhoons lay waste to the Philippines, while earthquakes rattle there as well as Chile and Indonesia, but it seems to be much more than that now. Freak tides and floods are swamping many areas of the globe, including Indonesia, Algeria, Vietnam, England, Brazil, and Oregon, while heat waves and droughts threaten water supplies and infrastructure in Tennessee, Australia, Chile, North Carolina and Georgia. While it may be part of a much larger catastrophic cycle, in our recent history it is not considered par for the course; Reuters reported that weather-related disasters have quadrupled in the past 20 years. Take heed, Planet X scoffers. I recently reread Stalking Wolf’s prophecies about the Night of the Red Sky; take note one of his Second Sign in terms of this shocking garbage news. (And don’t forget the oil spills recently in Russia, San Francisco, the Gulf of Mexico, and Long Island.)

Our financial and economic crises are certainly no fun to contemplate either. Tired of hearing about the North American Union? And yet, Asia is moving towards its own unification too. Remember, political boundaries are irrelevant; economics holds all the power. The Amero is coming. Our dollar is doomed. Again, Cadeveo points out even rappers are flashing Euros in their videos now, as if to say, better get hip and move with the times. There is no escape in entertainment – there’s so much propaganda, so many inside jokes, it only passes for entertainment for ignorant minds. Synchromystics, you know this path. Fantasy worlds, fantasy treasures and fantasy futures; superpowers, superbugs, and superinanity. One to keep us entranced, one to dull our brains – and don’t forget the really far-fetched one to keep us firmly convinced they are only Stories. Somewhere, something evil laughs softly.

The list goes on. Cell phone towers hidden inside religious symbols. (thanks, Through The Looking Glass) Or how about Comet Holmes merely hiding another object? Yellowstone going to blow? Secret fairy tales coming out? In many ways, we are already prisoners of our co-opted reality. The only respite we have is within ourselves. And who are we? Ask Puppetji.

Yet there too, the Powers-that-be seek to control. Mandatory vaccinations, here and there; our food supply is polluted and re-engineered to what end we cannot even imagine. And don’t forget the water, or the air – They haven’t. What enters our being is contaminated from here, there and everywhere.

And if you think our minds and spirits are free – think again. Generations of rigid belief; tradition; complete and total lack of awareness and training and ignorance of our true history, coupled with stubborn egos: for many, there will be no truth. There will be no release, no final answers. Millions – billions, even – are already trapped in Their webs – both spiritual and physical.

Only by disconnecting will we finally heal. Only by giving everything up will we be fulfilled. It seems, only in the loss of all we know will we finally be shown the truth.

And still, I Surf.

The Master’s power is like this.

He lets all things come and go

effortlessly, without desire,

He never expects results,

thus he is never disappointed.

He is never disappointed;

thus his spirit never grows old. -Tao Te Ching #55

Tony Blair as permanent EU President? Here he is developing an international interfaith organization…sounds eerily like what a prophesied Antichrist would do…

]]> http://surfingthetao.com/2007/10/24/notes-from-the-surf-xiii/feed/ 2 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ http://surfingthetao.com/2007/08/19/financial-armageddon-will-the-amero-be-the-false-messiah/ http://surfingthetao.com/2007/08/19/financial-armageddon-will-the-amero-be-the-false-messiah/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:43:05 +0000 Angela http://surfingthetao.com/2007/08/19/financial-armageddon-will-the-amero-be-the-false-messiah/ I don’t claim to be an expert in economics by any means, but lately I’ve been putting myself through a crash course in an attempt to put recent events in perspective. Recent mainstream news has been full of depressing reports about the state of our economy and the dollar. Topping the [...]]]> I don’t claim to be an expert in economics by any means, but lately I’ve been putting myself through a crash course in an attempt to put recent events in perspective. Recent mainstream news has been full of depressing reports about the state of our economy and the dollar. Topping the headlines has been the mortgage industry, whose biggest companies, such as Countrywide, could be facing bankruptcy. Yesterday there was even a rush on the bank by customers fearful their money would be lost in the process. This is the downside of the real estate boom a couple of years ago; many people are unable to pay the rising costs of variable mortgages, and/or when they try to sell their homes, they discover their home is worth is less than the mortgage they carry.

This situation has global ramifications, since the world markets are so closely tied into each other. Recently several countries have been attempting to resuscitate the markets by infusing cash into the system, our own included. As recently as this past Thursday, central banks in Australia, Japan, the UK, Canada and the European Central bank were forced to step in, hoping to stave off the so called ‘credit crunch’ and potential ensuing market crash. The Federal Reserve additionally cut the rate on discount loans, which might ease the pinch at least for now.

And once again, we find China involved at the very top of the pyramid, this time boldly threatening to collapse the dollar. China holds so many of our dollars, an estimated $900 billion in bonds, that it would be very easy for them to do so, thus setting off a kind of financial Armageddon. The Senate has even drafted a bill which calls for “tariffs against Chinese goods as retaliation for alleged currency manipulation.” It seems weather wars and exporting toxic consumer goods are not enough; an economic war could very well be in the works, as the sleeping dragon stirs.

But not everyone is suffering. Forbes reported on August 8 that “a consortium of the nation’s leading investment banks have quietly created an index that is not only protecting them against the recent market meltdown but also promising to make them bundles of money in the process.” Additionally, Nasdaq is reportedly launching “a private stock market for super-wealthy investors”, which will be outside the purview of any regulatory agency.

One cannot help but notice the timing in these maneuvers; in July, the Rothschild banking group announced its re-unification, ending a separation dating from the 19^th century. A famous quote by Mayer Amschel Rothschild is repeated often, “Give me control of a nation’s money and I care not who makes her laws.” This family is infamously involved in the creation of our modern financial system, dating back to the middle ages. For an excellent, well-researched look inside that history, as well as the occult Masonic symbolism on our money itself, check out Tracy R. Twyman’s article, “The Alchemical Dollar: The Magic and Mystery of America’s Money”, based on her book on the same topic. She links the Federal Reserve’s deeds over the years to an alchemists dream of creating gold, or wealth, from lesser materials. So it is with our dollar; no longer backed by gold or silver, our paper money, now fiat currency, is based solely on the faith of the consumer. In her opinion, by doing so, we are all participating in a magical or alchemical ritual set up long ago. One need not be a conspiracy theorist to find that point of view fascinating.

The nation’s Comptroller, David Walker, was in the news recently warning of a coming fiscal collapse, comparing the state of our economy with the fall of Rome. And don’t count me as an official Ron Paul supporter just yet, but his article, “The End of Dollar Hegemony”, did give me pause. He didn’t have to touch on the occult history of our financial system to remind us of what the Federal Reserve really is (a private bank), and what the abandonment of the gold standard in 1971 could mean for the future of our economy. Congressman Paul also makes a good argument that our recent wars are as much economic as anything else; according to him, abandoning the gold standard forced the US to back it instead with oil, arranging with OPEC in the 1970s to trade exclusively in dollars for the valuable commodity. When Saddam Hussein began to demand trading in Euros rather than dollars for his oil in 2000; well, we know what happened. Similarly in 2001, Venezuela began to talk about switching to Euros for their oil, and within a year there was a coup attempt against Chavez, which was, according to Paul (as well as Counterpunch and Chavez himself), reportedly assisted by the CIA. Paul says Iran is beginning to make the same demands, and rumors of war with that country are already in the news.

Another thought that keeps occurring to me is that we are headed for a new paradigm in terms of global unification of our currencies. This week’s meeting of the Security and Prosperity Partnership in Montebello, Canada, based on the CSIS report on plans for the North American Union, should be a major heads-up to those who don’t already know about the Amero; this YouTube clip from CNBC says it all. It’s coming. And again, the timing should not be ignored. What better way to introduce the idea of a new, unified currency that could compete with the Euro, than allow our dollar to collapse in plain view, to the horror of the average consumer? Take note that protests against the meeting will not be allowed, they are meeting in total secrecy and seclusion a la Bilderburg, which also met there in 1983, and they even plan a 25 kilometer security radius to avoid such threats. Attending along with Presidents Bush, Calderon of Mexico, and Prime Minister Harper of Canada, will be several members of the CSIS who are also members of Bilderburg, the Trilateral Commission, and the CFR, including Kissinger, David Rockefeller, and Zbigniew Brzezinski.

Oh, yeah. Those guys.

“When rich speculators prosper while farmers lose their land; when government officials spend money on weapons instead of cures; when the upper class is extravagant and irresponsible while the poor have nowhere to turn – all this is robbery and chaos. It is not in keeping with the Tao.” - Tao Te Ching #53