I’ll pause for a moment, in case any readers fell off their chairs or otherwise suffered discombobulation at this revelation. BTW, I should explain that today was a medical day—two routine appointments, but these things take up time. Back to the ruling elite. No doubt you’ve read about the sex ring that was broken up by DoJ in the last few days. The fact that this was a multi-state federal investigation should spark interest. Ask yourselves, How often do you hear about the feds being involved in these kinds of cases—the big money operations with well to do clients? Not very often. When it does occur, it normally means that National Security in one form or another was somehow threatened. Paul Sperry was quick to jump on that angle:
By his use of the words; "US Ruling Elites", Putin makes it clear that he understands how American democracy-indeed-American Government, has been subverted and captured. I find it hugely significant that he avoids the use of the words; "American Government", as one might expect any world leader to refer to those ostensibly in charge of a Nation. he knows, and understands.
I firmly believe that he is playing his part in the eventual liberation of the world from the evil tyrants who control the central banking system, many Nations, and the very lives of most of us. This is my belief. Let's see what happens.
Likely true that the Chinese have been blackmailing through sex (Fang Fang and Swallwell), but the three names in this prostitution ring are most likely Korean.
Junmyung is 100% a Korean name, so that is one out of three. Koreans have a surname "Lee", and the Chinese "Lee" name is the Cantonese or Taiwanese spelling of the Chinese surname, but most Mainland Chinese have a surname spelled "Li" - it is very unusual to find a Mainland Chinese with a surname "Lee" unless they emigrated and received their Anglicized name from a different country, so if the other two are Chinese, then they are most likely not Mainland Chinese.
So, at least one of out of the three is Korean and the two others are likely or possibly Korean as well:
"Han Lee, 41, of Cambridge, Mass.; James Lee, 68, of Torrance, Calif.; and Junmyung Lee, 30, of Dedham, Mass."
Good point. Next question--where'd the women come from? There has been trafficking in Chinese women for years maybe decades, but I haven't heard that about Koreans.
If I remember right Udo Ulfkotte was still quite a fairly lowly travel reporter when he found a most accommodating young lady already waiting in his bed. “As I recall, it [the trip] had been financed by some South African tourism agency.” He kicked her out, he says. https://sm-i-le.dreamwidth.org/384.html
<<the alleged verification process that buyers had to undertake to become eligible for appointment bookings, including “requiring clients [to] complete a form providing their full names, email address, phone number, employer and reference if they had one>>
Hmmm - am I the only one who'd be fascinated to read a reference for a prospective new client..? Probably quite useful for harvesting new names etc.
Another grand piece of writing Mark, glad to see the medical matter had positive outcome.
Not casting aspersions, but a former coworker who moved up the ladder and became a now retired coworker of yours, told me on every overseas trip (and he made several) to friendly foreign countries he and his group were approached or offered “companionship” for the night. He said some even fell for it. Considering some of the secret service scandals in the past should this not be included in all government training? The opening line “now look guys, (gals) non of you are that good looking!”
I’m surprised at the Israeli allegations, I guess I’m just naive.
Hmm…
How did Mark Felt, Deep Throat, know what he did, unless the FBI was spying on Nixon. Just saying possibly this type of spying has been going on for a while, and Trump was just the latest.
Fang Fang targeted up and coming Democratic Mayors in the Bay Area.
Hunters umm Chinese Secretary.
George Bush 2 partied hard when his father was ambassador, I believe I read.
Discombobulation? Whoa Mark. Must of had good news from your two appointments. Hope they weren’t near Eastern Virginia or Harvard.
Putin has a good head on his shoulders. Shows strong leadership qualities to pull this many agencies together to hear this message.
As for the Chinese prostitution ring, well… could be real embarrassing plus think of the tax laws broken. Wait, forgot DOJ prosecute when these laws are broken.
Vlad is right, as he said "Scum, that’s all. There is no other way to put it." Hey, it's not all bad news today, the House voted to fund the lavish new FBI HQ . . . oh never mind.
In years past one might have said that this is Russian propaganda. Indeed, it still is. But sadly it is true. U.S. culpability for the spread of wars and volatility and governmental instability is not refutable at this point. But could things be looking up?
Wasn’t aware of Black Mountain, thanks for the link! He has the same ebullient tone as Simplicius, but he seems the more “big picture”/theory type. Still, compelling.
I haven't read the article--just took a quick peek. It tracks what I want to write for tomorrow, based on a book I've been reading while sitting in waiting rooms.
I just scanned through it. Lots of speculation, admittedly so. It's interesting to compare it to the linked presentation by Putin, who views the Palestine situation as a third front against Russia.
I think the "Who is Profiting" section is a very reasonable hypothesis for the events in the region. I do believe gas and oil are important levers in what is going on in the ME in general, and always have been. For most of the world, ex-U.S., gas and oil are critical; and they were for us too up until Trump/shale. I think that is part of the reason "they" wanted to be rid of Trump - he was negating one of their base narratives/tools for intervening in the ME; this could be said of Russia to a lesser extent as well.
That said, I think there are too many players and potential scenarios in the ME for anyone who isn't insane to have confidence in pushing any grand scheme. At this point, I think the Israel-Gaza-Iran et. al. business is most useful for exposing fissures in the U.S. and European oligarchy as to their world view and ultimate aims. Unfortunately we and the civilians in the ME are just collateral and not valuable collateral in their eyes as this all plays out. Thanks!
By his use of the words; "US Ruling Elites", Putin makes it clear that he understands how American democracy-indeed-American Government, has been subverted and captured. I find it hugely significant that he avoids the use of the words; "American Government", as one might expect any world leader to refer to those ostensibly in charge of a Nation. he knows, and understands.
I firmly believe that he is playing his part in the eventual liberation of the world from the evil tyrants who control the central banking system, many Nations, and the very lives of most of us. This is my belief. Let's see what happens.
Putin's statement points strongly to the identification of US ruling elites with the Zionist power both in the Middle East and in the Israel lobby. https://www.claritypress.com/product/our-country-then-and-now/
Likely true that the Chinese have been blackmailing through sex (Fang Fang and Swallwell), but the three names in this prostitution ring are most likely Korean.
Junmyung is 100% a Korean name, so that is one out of three. Koreans have a surname "Lee", and the Chinese "Lee" name is the Cantonese or Taiwanese spelling of the Chinese surname, but most Mainland Chinese have a surname spelled "Li" - it is very unusual to find a Mainland Chinese with a surname "Lee" unless they emigrated and received their Anglicized name from a different country, so if the other two are Chinese, then they are most likely not Mainland Chinese.
So, at least one of out of the three is Korean and the two others are likely or possibly Korean as well:
"Han Lee, 41, of Cambridge, Mass.; James Lee, 68, of Torrance, Calif.; and Junmyung Lee, 30, of Dedham, Mass."
Good point. Next question--where'd the women come from? There has been trafficking in Chinese women for years maybe decades, but I haven't heard that about Koreans.
If I remember right Udo Ulfkotte was still quite a fairly lowly travel reporter when he found a most accommodating young lady already waiting in his bed. “As I recall, it [the trip] had been financed by some South African tourism agency.” He kicked her out, he says. https://sm-i-le.dreamwidth.org/384.html
<<the alleged verification process that buyers had to undertake to become eligible for appointment bookings, including “requiring clients [to] complete a form providing their full names, email address, phone number, employer and reference if they had one>>
Hmmm - am I the only one who'd be fascinated to read a reference for a prospective new client..? Probably quite useful for harvesting new names etc.
Another grand piece of writing Mark, glad to see the medical matter had positive outcome.
Not casting aspersions, but a former coworker who moved up the ladder and became a now retired coworker of yours, told me on every overseas trip (and he made several) to friendly foreign countries he and his group were approached or offered “companionship” for the night. He said some even fell for it. Considering some of the secret service scandals in the past should this not be included in all government training? The opening line “now look guys, (gals) non of you are that good looking!”
Why now? I don't remember the DoJ/FBI doing much about Feinstein's Chinese chauffeur or Swallwell's fling with a Chinese spy.
To answer may own question, maybe conservatives are involved this time.
I’m surprised at the Israeli allegations, I guess I’m just naive.
Hmm…
How did Mark Felt, Deep Throat, know what he did, unless the FBI was spying on Nixon. Just saying possibly this type of spying has been going on for a while, and Trump was just the latest.
Fang Fang targeted up and coming Democratic Mayors in the Bay Area.
Hunters umm Chinese Secretary.
George Bush 2 partied hard when his father was ambassador, I believe I read.
Discombobulation? Whoa Mark. Must of had good news from your two appointments. Hope they weren’t near Eastern Virginia or Harvard.
Putin has a good head on his shoulders. Shows strong leadership qualities to pull this many agencies together to hear this message.
As for the Chinese prostitution ring, well… could be real embarrassing plus think of the tax laws broken. Wait, forgot DOJ prosecute when these laws are broken.
Yeah, in fact it was good news--after 13 years.
Could Hunter be on the list?
Hunter's on every list except my wife's shopping list. And I'm going to double check the last one.
Oh, sh*t. I meant to put that in there.
Vlad is right, as he said "Scum, that’s all. There is no other way to put it." Hey, it's not all bad news today, the House voted to fund the lavish new FBI HQ . . . oh never mind.
In years past one might have said that this is Russian propaganda. Indeed, it still is. But sadly it is true. U.S. culpability for the spread of wars and volatility and governmental instability is not refutable at this point. But could things be looking up?
https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1722446680878899684#m
A personality transplant I never thought I would live to see. I wonder why. Then there is this:
https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/1722714202115072202#m
Somebody is doing something good.
"Lindsey, about those kids..."
Marsha Blackburn didn't commit suicide.
Also see Manchin, Joe
Heh - JM is going, going, ... gone!
With Lindsey, it's either:
1. he's worried about re-election next year (word out is that MAGA are gunning for him)
2. He knows something we plebs don't about the war situation
3. The photos have surfaced
Whoa!
Wasn’t aware of Black Mountain, thanks for the link! He has the same ebullient tone as Simplicius, but he seems the more “big picture”/theory type. Still, compelling.
I haven't read the article--just took a quick peek. It tracks what I want to write for tomorrow, based on a book I've been reading while sitting in waiting rooms.
I just scanned through it. Lots of speculation, admittedly so. It's interesting to compare it to the linked presentation by Putin, who views the Palestine situation as a third front against Russia.
I think the "Who is Profiting" section is a very reasonable hypothesis for the events in the region. I do believe gas and oil are important levers in what is going on in the ME in general, and always have been. For most of the world, ex-U.S., gas and oil are critical; and they were for us too up until Trump/shale. I think that is part of the reason "they" wanted to be rid of Trump - he was negating one of their base narratives/tools for intervening in the ME; this could be said of Russia to a lesser extent as well.
That said, I think there are too many players and potential scenarios in the ME for anyone who isn't insane to have confidence in pushing any grand scheme. At this point, I think the Israel-Gaza-Iran et. al. business is most useful for exposing fissures in the U.S. and European oligarchy as to their world view and ultimate aims. Unfortunately we and the civilians in the ME are just collateral and not valuable collateral in their eyes as this all plays out. Thanks!
Hopefully more on this tomorrow.