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You can hear it among the MAGA dead-enders all the time: "Thomas Massie is just another Democrat." And "Thomas Massie is just a showboater who never really puts in the work." The President attacks him relentlessly and is bringing in millions of dollars to defeat him in his district. What's the truth about Thomas Massie? Why do they really hate him?
Link to Rep. Massie's explanation for voting against the latest Omnibus bill: https://x.com/RepThomasMassie/status/2018767523928305793 
As polls continue to show young Americans frustration with both major political parties, how can we appeal to the next generation to preserve the values our country was founded upon? Founder and Chair of Free & Equal Elections Foundation, Christina Tobin, joins today's Liberty Report to explain how her organization is invigorating political participation in the US.
For the past month, Americans have been wondering whether President Trump will attack Iran, or whether the massive military build-up in the Middle East is just another bluff. President Trump claims that the decision is his alone to make.
By Ron Paul
For the past month, Americans have been wondering whether President Trump will attack Iran, or whether the massive military build-up in the Middle East is just another bluff. President Trump claims that the decision is his alone to make. Thus far, President Trump has made little effort to explain to the American people – or to Congress – why launching a war against Iran is in our national interest. Instead, he wanders from one reason to another, hoping something will stick. First it was a “nuclear threat” even though he swore that he had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program last summer. Then, after the CIA, Mossad, and UK’s MI6 launched a regime-change operation in the form of violent protests in late December, the excuse for war became the Iranian government’s crackdown on the insurrection. But before that could be used as the excuse, the Iranian government was able to quash the uprising. So President Trump returned to the issue of Iran’s nuclear program, while adding in the presence of Iran’s ballistic missile program. Even by the low threshold for recent US military actions overseas, these arguments are unconvincing. That is why Americans are so skeptical. In a major poll last month, seven in ten Americans said they oppose any US military action against Iran. When it comes to matters of war, where billions of dollars and countless lives are at stake, “will he, or won’t he” is a terrible question to have to ask. More than 250 years ago we rose up against a system where the king claimed the power to take us to war on his royal decision alone. Our Founding Fathers well understood the folly of concentrating so much power in the hands of one person and placed the power to take the country to war in the hands of the people’s direct representatives, Congress. This Constitutional obligation has not only been usurped by the Executive Branch. Much blame must be reserved for Congress, which has allowed itself to become a doormat for whoever occupies the White House when it comes to war powers. Members of the president’s own party – regardless of which party it is – are terrified of going against “their” president and members of the opposing party are silent because they don’t want to be accused of not “supporting the troops.” The media is reporting that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make yet another trip to Washington – his sixth in one year – where he is expected to again pressure President Trump to launch a war on Iran. Last time he was in the US – in December – the regime-change protests in Iran were launched. What does he have up his sleeve this time? How can it be that a foreign leader has more say on whether we go to war than the US Congress? Here’s what we do know. Whether Trump launches a war or not, the massive military build-up in the Middle East has already cost us billions of dollars. Those are billions that instead of helping to actually make America great again will only make the military-industrial complex “greater.” All the American people will see is the continuing destruction of the dollar and with it more inflation and a lower standard of living at home. And, of course, we will see a “war supplemental” spending bill on top of the trillion-dollar military budget for the year.
President Trump has threatened to again attack Iran if it does not agree to three demands set by his Administration. The demands would guarantee Iran's inability to defend itself against a future attack and would lead Iran to the same fate as Syria. So unless Trump blinks, it's war.
By David Rehak
Gold is up at record highs and now silver is starting to make strides too. This is great. But just keep in mind that the government will try to control it as much as possible, especially in an economic “dollar crisis.” Be prepared... Storing gold with a bank that prohibits in-person inspection of your holdings is generally not recommended, as it defeats the primary purpose of holding physical gold: having secure, direct, and immediate control over your assets. While it might seem convenient, this arrangement introduces significant risks, including counterparty risk, lack of transparency, and limited insurance. Here is a breakdown of why this is risky and better alternatives. Risks of Bank-Held Gold Without Inspection
Better Alternatives for Storing Gold If you are looking to hold physical gold, consider these options:
CONCLUSION: If you cannot inspect your gold, you are essentially trusting the bank's paperwork rather than owning the physical asset. For true wealth preservation, it is better to use a dedicated, reputable, and transparent storage provider that allows you to verify your holdings. ____________________ Governments can and have historically over-regulated and heavily taxed gold during economic crises, and they possess the legal authority to do so again in extreme circumstances. While modern monetary systems are different from the 1930s, governments can still restrict private gold ownership through emergency legislation, impose high taxes, or implement strict reporting requirements to control the asset. Here is a breakdown of how this can happen based on historical precedents and current legal structures: Historical Examples of Gold Regulation
Modern Risk Factors (Over-Regulation) While a total, forced surrender of gold (like in 1933) is considered less likely today because currencies are not backed by gold, other, more subtle forms of regulation are possible:
Over-Taxation
Why Governments Do This Governments usually take these actions when their fiat currency is devaluing, and they need to regain control over the monetary system. By forcing citizens to trade gold for cash, the government increases its own reserves and reduces the "competition" from a safe-haven asset. CONCLUSION: In a severe crisis, the government can, and often does, change the rules to suit its needs, regardless of past promises. While outright seizure is rare in modern, developed economies, increased regulation, reporting, and taxation are likely methods of "over-regulating" gold which would almost certainly take effect in a major economic collapse.
While President Trump turns up the military threats toward Iran, the CIA is reported to be in charge in Venezuela. An Administration promising no new wars and no regime change overseas appears hopelessly mired in war and regime change. Where will the next explosion be and what might be the consequences for Americans?
As Minneapolis continues to seeth after the Trump Administration's shooting of anti-ICE protesters, President Trump is reportedly considering a military strike on Iran over reports that anti-government protesters were killed in Iran earlier this month. Also, the numbers of dead in the Iranian insurrection attempt are being artificially inflated by...you'll never guess who.
With another ICE killing over the weekend and another shooting of a protester today, some Republicans are getting worried that Trump's aggressive deportation campaign is going to hurt the party in the midterm elections later this year. Are the concerns justified?
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