Reader’s Links for March 9th, 2024

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Each day at just after midnight Eastern, a post like this one is created for contributors and readers of this site to upload news links and video links on the issues that concern this site. Most notably, Islam and its effects on Classical Civilization, and various forms of leftism from Soviet era communism, to postmodernism and all the flavours of galloping statism and totalitarianism such as Nazism and Fascism which are increasingly snuffing out the classical liberalism which created our near, miraculous civilization the West has been building since the time of Socrates.

This document was written around the time this site was created, for those who wish to understand what this site is about. And while our understanding of the world and events has grown since then, the basic ideas remain sound and true to the purpose.

So please post all links, thoughts and ideas that you feel will benefit the readers of this site to the comments under this post each day. And thank you all for your contributions.

This is the new Samizdat. We must use it while we can.

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  2. Towards the end this respected analyst explains why $100 silver is quite possible. He says the current 90:1 silver/gold ratio will revert to the mean, as is its historical behavior, while gold continues to rise due to dollar debasement. Gold at $3000 with a 40:1 ratio puts silver at $75. 30:1 gives us $100.

    https://youtu.be/wDMNeHvmxX4?si=IFBWSE2h16THNVpC

  8. Criminals with Ties to MS-13 Brazenly Sell Fake IDs and Green Cards to Illegals in NYC , Officials Warn of Looming Threat
    by Margaret Flavin Mar. 9, 2024 2:20 pm11 Comments

    The flood of nearly 180,000 migrants to New York City since the spring of 2022 has created a cottage industry for criminals with ties to MS-13 and other violent gangs.

    In a report from The New York Post, criminals were observed openly and brazenly selling fake green cards and social security cards to illegals on street corners.

    Forged documents can open a bank account, secure employment, and potentially obtain valid documents. They can even be used to avoid a trail of criminal offenses.

    Bruce Foucart, a former special agent in charge of Homeland Security investigations in New England, told The Post that, armed with forged IDs, someone could “load up a truck with bombs … and bring it underneath the Holland Tunnel and create something major and disastrous.”

    “For someone that wants to do terrorist activity or is a national security threat, it’s easy to establish this second life within the US,” said Foucart.

    He added, “I guarantee right now, we’re just waiting for another 9/11.”

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/03/criminals-ties-ms-13-brazenly-sell-fake-ids/

  10. OUTRAGEOUS: FDNY Firefighters Who Booed Tyrant AG Letitia James Ordered to Surrender or Risk Being Hunted Down — Will Face Punishment and Reeducation
    by Jim H?ft Mar. 9, 2024 7:20 pm1219 Comments

    Members of the New York Fire Department (FDNY) who are fed-up with Trump-hating fascist attorney general Letitia James during a recent promotion ceremony are now facing severe consequences.

    The Gateway Pundit first reported the incident wherein a wave of boos and chants supporting President Trump overshadowed the event.

    A large group of firefighters made their stance perfectly clear during Thursday’s New York Fire Department (FDNY) promotion ceremony regarding James’s inquisition of President Trump.

    After honoring FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, James’s speech was effectively drowned out by LOUD pro-Trump chants in the crowd. She struggles a bit to find her words amidst the commotion.

    You can also hear a few boos and heckles from the crowd as well in the video.

    Upon beginning her speech, many in the crowd loudly booed James. The triggered attorney general responded to the dissenters by saying “Come on, we’re in a house of God…simmer down,” according to Newsweek.

    James should look in the mirror and take her own advice. Her treatment of Trump is certainly not God-approved.

    In response to the incident, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh has initiated a hunt for those responsible for the outburst. FDNY Chief of Department John Hodges sent an email to the department’s leadership, stating that the Bureau of Investigation and Trials (BITS) would be conducting an investigation into the matter.

    He urged those involved to come forward voluntarily, implying that consequences would be less severe for those who did not wait to be “hunted down.”

    “BITS is investigating this so they will figure out who the members are. I recommend they come forward. I have been told by the Commissioner It will be better for them if they come forward and we don’t have to hunt them down,” the email reads.

    “The DC’s shall direct the Captain of the Company to make a list of those that come forward and send it directly to John and Kevin in Operations. I realize members might not come forward but they should know that there is clear video of the entire incident and they will be contacted by BITS if they don’t,” it added.

    Internal communications from firefighter unions, including the Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA), have circulated memos condemning the behavior, the New York Post reported.

    The news outlet reported:

    The Uniformed Fire Officers Association sent out a message to its members on Saturday warning them of the directive and that the department is in “possession of video footage of the event.”

    “As part of this discussion, questions may be asked to specific UFOA members over their actions or their recollections,” the message said.

    The union advised members to follow FDNY regulations but to contact the UFOA for legal representation if they feel they are the subject of an investigation.

    The memo reads:

    I’m here to address the behavior of firefighters that attended Thursday’s promotion.
    The behavior we saw and heard was grossly inappropriate
    Protesting, heckling, or booing anyone at a ceremony is simply unacceptable.
    This was a promotion ceremony to honor members who made sacrifices and worked hard to achieve this day. They had close family and friends there to celebrate with them.
    Absolutely no one should have been subjected to what happened based on the political beliefs of some members.
    It was disrespectful to the speakers, to the promoted members and their families
    This was not a political event and Letitia James was not there to give a political speech.
    She was there to support her friend and our new chaplain Pamela Holmes. Pamela invited her friend to attend the ceremony.
    Members have a right to political beliefs. But you don’t have a right to make a job related ceremony political in nature.
    When you’re not on duty, feel however you want about politicians. Vote. Protest. That’s your right. But don’t do it on the job’s time, on other members’ time, or on their families’ time. Do it on your own time.
    Our actions at the promotion damaged the relationship with the attorney general and the Christian Cultural Center. We may lose that venue now.
    Politics aside, the attorney general is a friend to the UFA and UFOA and a supporter of our Department. She has come to the hospital on more than one occasion to support us when one of our members is seriously injured or died.
    These actions reflected very poorly upon us and diminished the dignity of the occasion.
    Instead of news reports talking about the accomplishments of our members, it talked about the politics and our poor behavior.
    Everyone must be better. Do the right thing. Even if you aren’t the one acting poorly, if you see a fellow firefighter act in this manner, STOP IT.
    Act in a manner befitting of the uniform that you wear. Nothing less should be tolerated.

    Next steps:

    Have DC visit each firehouse that had a member promoted
    Relay bullet point message
    They should understand that BITS is gathering video and identifying members that brought discredit and to the Department
    We want the members to come forward. They will come to HQ to be educated why their behavior is unacceptable.

    It looks like free speech isn’t being allowed for FDNY firefighters anymore.

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/03/outrageous-fdny-firefighters-who-booed-tyrant-ag-letitia/