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Tina Antonis's avatar

More people need to listen to Brian!

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JennyStokes's avatar

Even though our friend Berletic, seems always nervous I value every thing he says.

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Julian Macfarlane's avatar

Berletic normally spends a lot of time preparing a video, researching, thinking. I think he is rather shy and like a lot of intelligent, creative people, he has trouble responding immediately to others because he THINKS about what they are saying and what it means and does not deliver "pat" answers--essentially "pre-scripted". At one time, for about two years, I consulted for another Fulbright Fellow, a well-known academic"authority" on "soft power" and author of numerous books, in Japan on a grant. She regularly gave interviews for major networks like the BBC, who wanted her take on Asia, which she knew nothing about. So she came to me. I gave her what she need to know. But when I watched the interview, I noticed that her answers segued into a sort of "pre-scripted" thing about "soft power", which ignored the rather complicated issues of Asia -- delivering a version of the official (US) narrative. It was smooth -- and the networks liked it because they kept on coming back. Of course, that was good for HER -- but did not contribute to understanding-- and lacked analytical and intellectual integrity. Good for her career. Bad for the world. I was not paid for my help BTW. I did it hoping that she would communicate what was REALLY happening in Asia. She wasn't stupid. She actually understood when I explained to her.

Berletic is the complete opposite. Analytical, intellectual and moral authority.

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Occupy Schagen's avatar

I do value his Video's too. He does not speculate outside his specialisms.

His reasonably masked nervousness, next to his trying for perfection and showing his self-doubt (a very good character trait) by reminding us of his correct predictions raise the chance he is on the spectrum too up until about 40%. If he is, he is a perfect masker.

Sander

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Julian Macfarlane's avatar

I would say much higher than 40%. Keeping in mind that it is called a "spectrum" for a reason.

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JennyStokes's avatar

I live with my husband of 44yrs.

These people are mostly 'amoral' because they have NO empathy?

It is evident to me that there are people (like my husband) that are able to carry on with their lives WITHOUT empathy.

This disturbs me.

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Johann Goergen's avatar

Empathy is key, but it comes at a price that some are not willing to pay: Emotional distress at perceived injustice.

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Julian Macfarlane's avatar

Yes. It is often depressing.

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Occupy Schagen's avatar

Correct Johann.

For Autistics they can be over-stimulated with damage in the brain (like in the even stronger form of an epileptic seizure). Then an Autistic 'Shutdown' or even Breakdown (tantrum) will occur and if possible a run away, smashing the door shut behind him/her. After having been active on 'X' for a day of another wave of Genocide, i need 2 days of trying to avoid those because my alarm sign has turned orange. From experience.

Sander

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Surviving the Billionaire Wars's avatar

I have limited bandwidth so don't do podcasts, but 2 news items this morning caught my attention:

1. US took control of a large Syrian base yesterday &

2. a Daily Mail reporter reporting from Tel Aviv that multiple Israeli officials expect attack on Iran within a few weeks.

https://southfront.press/u-s-forces-took-over-key-air-base-near-syrias-damascus-war-monitor/

A reconnaissance force from the United States military accompanied by hundreds of fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Free Army (SFA) had entered al-Dumayr Air Base close to the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on March 31...

….In its report, the SOHR said that the U.S. was planning to take over al-Dumayr and turn it into a base for its forces.

https://archive.vn/2025.04.02-204054/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14562745/Trumps-bomb-Iran-DAN-HODGES-nuclear-chilling-War-coming.html

I’m currently in Tel Aviv, and according to several senior political, military and diplomatic sources, the United States and Israel are preparing to launch a strike on Iran that will finally eradicate the threat posed by the country’s nuclear weapons programme.

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Truth Seeking Missile's avatar

Blocked

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Richard V's avatar

Thank you for highlighting the incomparable Brian Berletic, my favorite for years. He has done what Einstein could not, that is, he has discovered a Unified Field Theory. A Unified Field Theory for American foreign policy that transcends and connects decades, wars, presidents, secretaries of state, parties and elections. It is the interest (read economic dominance) of the ruling corporate elite as reflected in Think Tank papers financed by said elite. These in turn become the script for the words and actions of our leaders (again financed by said elite). The man does indeed do his homework. He then goes on to articulate geo-political reality clearly, patiently and concisely. I have watched his transformation from a disillusioned, impoverished, refugee, ex-Marine enlisted man with zero academic credentials into what I believe is the most trenchant commentator on foreign affairs around. Truly a remarkable transformation, possible only with the most extraordinary personal morality, unflinching search for truth, courage and strength of character.

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Julian Macfarlane's avatar

He is indeed remarkable. He is both a polymath and an autodidact--a very rare thing. "As you say, "the most extraordinary personal morality, unflinching search for truth, courage and strength of character." HIs interview speaks for itself.

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Cassandra Occupy's avatar

I do agree Richard.

Brian is exceptional.

Mainly on real Facts and events. But those are always guided by words.

Sensing is not based on words. Without thinking in words, sometimes visions (wordless) pop up and shock you...

Here is an example by Alex Krainer. He is expert on markets and finances.

He warned: The Collapse of the 'West' is coming near. The Price of Gold is rising and soon it will be too expensive, so those who flee from the Dollar (and Pound + Euro), only buying stocks of companies or other more or less save assets (like fertile land or mines) are left, creating a boom in the stock markets. Most of these have already been bought by for example Black Rock. After that the collapse will come...

In his last video he predicts what will happen in Europe, now the US has been ripped away by Trump + his team from 'the West and NATO'. (The Monster is in full alert fighting Trump to prevent him winning the Midterms and next elections -2-4 years-), so the US + Deep State can join the European 4th Reich at that time.

Tweet on 'X'->https://x.com/OccupySchagen/status/1908874874409439357

Youtube video->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuir0s-Tc74&t=64s

Cassandra

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Occupy Schagen's avatar

Hia Julian !!

Thank you for the link !

Sander

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