40 Books The Ruling Elite Doesn't Want You to Read

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Rick Gedeon
Activist Post

The sole purpose of COINTELPRO was to destroy individuals and groups perceived as threats to the status quo in the United States.  COINTELPRO was “officially” ended in 1971—although it never really ended.  After the 911 attacks, the government went at it again, but this time with a scared and more dumbed-down complicit public.  Exactly forty-six days after the towers came crumbing down Bush signed the USA Patriot Act.  This virtually eliminated restrictions on law enforcement agencies' ability to search telephone, e-mail communications, medical, financial, and other records.  What we used to consider illegal eavesdropping is now reclassified as something else -- an emergency.  According to an official DOJ report, the use of “emergency”, warrantless requests to ISPs for customer communications content has skyrocketed over 400% in a single year.  No outrage, no accountability.  The majority of people are now more concerned about how to feed their families; civil liberties will just have to take a back seat until things improve.

The inequality and oppression in America now resembles that of a third world oligarchy.  The only purpose of an oligarchy is to perpetuate oligarchic rule.  Hence, "change" is not a choice, lest the rulers might be held to account for their crimes.  Upward mobility is no longer attainable; the days of “hard work and dedication bringing success” are over. It would be a slap in the face to say that to the more than “317,000 waiters and waitresses (over 8,000 of which have a doctoral or professional degree), along with over 80,000 bartenders, and over 18,000 parking lot attendants” Americans who graduated from college. The cancer of nepotism and cronyism are the order of the day. It is mathematically impossible to hold a job while paying for exorbitant college tuition, unless of course you come from the fast-shrinking upper-middle class.

The majority of voters voted for Obama in 2008 because they wanted change.  The word "change" did resonate in the hearts of Americans, but, unfortunately, the people were once again bamboozled.  Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.  Voting appears to be the least viable solution; the more productive path is to organize locally. The following list of books contains sources not often cited by mainstream media . . . and there is a reason for that.  These books promote critical thinking, revisit the coverups of history, and promote individual empowerment.  They should be read widely in order to raise awareness of the situation facing America today, so that we can take back what has been taken from us.

The descriptions of each book are generally sourced from their product sales points, and have been edited for brevity.  In some cases where official product descriptions were not available, a summary of important points is offered.  Each title is an embedded link where the book can be purchased.
These are the books that have been most instrumental in my research.  I would love to learn what books you have found to be most helpful.  Please share your thoughts and suggestions with others in the comments section below.

9 Essential Changes to Keep America From Becoming a Third World Country

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Brandon Turbeville

Activist Post 

In my last article, 10 Proposals To Get America’s Economy Back on Track, I wrote of the various methods that can be taken to stop the hemorrhage of money coming from the US Treasury via the TARP legislation and subsequent bailouts. I also mentioned the mechanisms that must be taken advantage of in order to stop the Housing/Derivatives/Speculation crisis.

While these suggestions are important, the fact is that even if all of them were implemented immediately they would not solve the long-term issue of government debt, currency control, and inflation. The solutions mentioned in the last article are only the beginning and they should be implemented with the knowledge that they are only meant to stop the bleeding.

As it stands, the US National Debt is an astronomical monstrosity which has been the result of years of Congressional abdication of authority and the insanity of Fractional Reserve Banking. According to the Economic Collapse Blog, as of June 20, 2011, the US National Debt stood at $14,344,524,186,068.19. Not only that, but mandatory Federal spending will surpass Federal revenue for the first time in history.

The Cloud Cometh

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2011

Episode 194 – The Cloud Cometh

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We are increasingly being encouraged to put our data on “the cloud”…but what does it mean that our information is being handled by third-party companies? This week we examine what the cloud really is and what it means for average internet users.

For listeners with limited bandwidth, you can download a small, low-quality version of this episode here.

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Meet the Newest CIA Death Squad Called ‘Los Matazetas’ (Killers of Zetas)

By Mario Andrade
DeadlineLive.info
July 31, 2011

In light of the first year anniversary of the death of CIA drug smuggler Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Coronel in Mexico, his followers –a rogue Sinaloa Cartel cell operating in the state of Jalisco- announced the creation of ‘Los Matazetas’ or ‘Killers of Zetas.’

Nacho Coronel was known for using CIA rendition aircraft to smuggle cocaine belonging to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel into the United States. Coronel was allegedly killed on July of last year by the Mexican government in a joint operation between the federal police and the Mexican military. Coronel’s people fought against Los Zetas for the control of the Yucatan peninsula, the state of Veracruz and many other regions in Mexico.

Recently, Nacho Coronel’s rogue Sinaloa cartel cell formed what’s now known as ‘the New Generation Jalisco Cartel’ in order to replace the old cartel members from the Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta area. In essence, this is a way for the CIA-affiliated Sinaloa Cartel to micromanage the local criminal activities, using Sinaloa Cartel members and changing the name of their organization to ‘Jalisco’ to make it sound like they are from the local area.

U.S. BATFE Gov Weapons Smuggled into Honduras Inside Dead Immigrants’ Coffins

The BATFE really wants these weapons to get to Honduras one way or another…

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By Mario Andrade
DeadlineLive.info
August 2, 2011

Immigrants rights groups in Honduras are accusing the government of Mexico and the BATFE of shipping weapons inside coffins instead of the remains of dozens of immigrants discovered in the San Fernando mass graves. The Honduras press is accusing the Obama administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or BATFE, since they have recently learned about ‘Operation Castaway,’ which is similar to ‘Fast and Furious,’ where the BATFE sold weapons to Mexican drug cartels.

In Operation Castaway, the BATFE and the DEA sent thousands of weapons from Florida to Puerto Rico and Honduras. Some of the weapons have even been found in Medellin, Colombia.

DEA/CIA Protecting the Most Dangerous and Powerful Mexican Drug Cartel

The Mexican drug war that began in 2004 was started by the Sinaloa Drug Cartel with the blessing and the protection of the DEA. The Sinaloa Drug Cartel reached an agreement with the DEA to provide information about drug cartel rivals. In exchange, the DEA would protect their drug shipments and their people.

DEADLINE LIVE EXCLUSIVE

By Mario Andrade
DeadlineLive.info
August 3, 2011

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman

For several years now, DeadlineLive.info has been reporting that Mexico’s biggest and most powerful drug cartel, known as the Sinaloa Cartel, has been protected by the DEA and the CIA. The entire leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel is made of CIA operatives and DEA informants. The Sinaloa Drug Cartel is headed by Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, who is listed among one of the richest men in the world according to Forbes Magazine. Ever since his capture and ‘mysterious’ escape from a maximum security prison in 2001, everyone in Mexico believes Guzman reached a deal with the DEA to provide information about his rival cartels. In exchange, the DEA would provide protection for him, his people, and his drug shipments. Guzman would also allow DEA operatives into his organization. This was kind of a rumor in Mexico; however, today we know it’s true.

In essence, the Mexican Drug War that began around 2003-2004 with the capture of Gulf Drug Cartel leader Osiel Cardenas, was indeed started by the DEA through the Sinaloa Cartel. Guzman also betrayed his inner circle members: The Beltran-Leyva Brothers, who left his organization after they found out they were being ratted-out.

When the Beltran-Leyva Brothers left and formed their own drug cartel, ‘El Chapo’ sent one of his trusted bodyguards to work for them: an American by the name of Edgar ‘Barbie’ Valdez. Soon after that, four out of the five Beltran-Leyva Brothers were either killed or captured. The only surviving brother, Hector Beltran-Leyva has accused Valdez of being responsible for the death and capture of his brothers because he provided information to the DEA. Valdez has been identified as a DEA informer by many Mexican journalists and investigators.

Surprise! Researchers Expose Cunning Online Tracking Service That Can’t Be Dodged

Orig: July 29, 2011 
Researchers at U.C. Berkeley have discovered that some of the net’s most popular sites are using a tracking service that can’t be evaded — even when users block cookies, turn off storage in Flash, or use browsers’ “incognito” functions.

The service, called KISSmetrics, is used by sites to track the number of visitors, what the visitors do on the site, and where they come to the site from — and the company says it does a more comprehensive job than its competitors such as Google Analytics.

But the researchers say the site is using sneaky techniques to prevent users from opting out of being tracked on popular sites, including the TV streaming site Hulu.com.

Just A Face in the Crowd? Big Brother Surveillance Capability

 

‘There is no such thing as just “a face in the crowd" anymore.’ 

This is the crowd in Vancouver before the riot. Put your cursor anywhere in the crowd and double-click a couple of times and then use the roll button in the center of your mouse.

This is pretty amazing.

This is the photo taken by Port Moody photographer Ronnie Miranda that appeared in Tri-City News Friday 24-June. You can see - perfectly - the faces of every single individual - and there were thousands! Just think what Big Brother now has at his disposal.