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the archeofuturocracy of donald and elon departs from the neo-liberal fascism.....

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Monday tasked Herbert Kickl, the leader of the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), with the formation of a new government.

Van der Bellen's offer came after Chancellor Karl Nehammer handed in his resignation on Saturday over the collapse of coalition talks that had excluded the FPÖ.

https://www.dw.com/en/austrias-far-right-freedom-party-asked-to-form-government/a-71228157

 

IT HAS BEEN NOTED BY MANY POLITICAL ANALYSTS THAT MANY GOVERNMENTS IN THE WORLD ARE TURNING TO A STYLE OF FAR-RIGHT-WING AUTHORITARIANISM. THIS MEANS THAT NEO-LIBERALISM IS ALIVE AND WELL, WHILE SOCIALISM, WHICH IN ITS OWN WAY WAS AUTHORITARIAN, IS LOSING TRACTION.

IN AMERICA, THE MIDDLE CLASS GOT CRUSHED BY TOO MANY RULES AND REGULATION FROM THE RAINBOWED DEI (Diversity, equity, and inclusion) EXTREME LEFT — IN WHICH TO SAY THE LEAST, MANY PEOPLE WERE AFTER A "LAZY HANDOUT RATHER THAN BE ACTIVELY WORKING" BECAUSE THE SYSTEM ONLY PROVIDED SLAVISH CONDITIONS. 

SCHUMER EVEN ADMITTED THAT THE DEMOCRATS’ CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON TRUMP, TRUMP, TRUMP AND FORGOT TO SELL THE MESSAGE THAT THEY WERE GOOD ECONOMIC MANAGERS… THE COUNTER-MESSAGE CAME FROM TRUMP WHO MADE JOKES OF THE BIDENOMICS RESULTS WHICH WERE AT BEST BELOW PAR — WHILE INCREASING THE GENERAL DEBT AT A RATE OF KNOTS IN ORDER TO PAY FOR “INEFFICIENCIES”…  WHETHER TRUMP WOULD HAVE DONE BETTER DURING THE SAME PERIOD IS DEBATABLE. 

BUT THE MEDIA WAS CONCENTRATING ON DEMONISING TRUMP AS WELL, A GREATER PORTION OF MULTI-ETHNICITY MIDDLE-CLASS SAW THAT THEY WERE BEING FLEECED BY BIDENOMICS — AND BULLSHITTED BY "THE NEWS"… 

ONCE BIDEN-THE-SENILE HAD BEEN TAKEN OUT, THEY HAD A CHOICE BETWEEN AN AVERAGE MILDLY DEVIOUS WOMAN, STILL WORKING FOR OBAMA (THOUGH HE WAS RESERVED ABOUT HER CHANCES) AGAINST A FELON, WHOSE MAIN FELONY HAD BEEN TO EXPOSE THE VARIOUS CORRUPTION OF INTENT BY THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION AND THE NASTY COLLUSION BY MOST OF THE MEDIA. MANY DECENT PEOPLE SMELLED A MILLION RATS.

OBAMA HAD OF COURSE A SECRET INFLUENCE ON BIDEN, AND WHILE HIS FAVORITE WOMAN, HILLARY, GOT BEATEN BY TRUMP, OBAMA MANAGED TO INFLUENCE TRUMP VIA A FEW SECRET CHANNELS. THESE GOT EXPOSED SOMEWHAT WHEN THE CHENEYS AND A FEW OTHER NASTIES SHIFTED FROM THE REPUBLICANS TO SUPPORT KAMALA (HARRIS).

SO IS TRUMP A FAR-RIGHT DUDE LIKE THE NEW GUY IN AUSTRIA? AUSTRIA HAS BEEN THE BIRTHPLACE OF “LIBERALISATION” BY LETTING THE MARKET DECIDE AND ADJUST, WHILE MINIMISING THE NEED FOR TAXES.

 

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THE KEY POINTS HERE IS THAT IMMIGRATION AND CHEAP MONEY VIA EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENTAL DEBT HAS BEEN DESTABILISING THE SYSTEM OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND, OFTEN DRIVING INFLATION BEYOND NORMAL SETTING OF PRIVATE LENDING OF CASH. IN THIS SYSTEM, LIKE IN MANY OTHER SYSTEMS, INCLUDING SOCIALISM AND THE OLD KINGDOMS-RULE, THE MIDDLE-CLASS ENDS UP PAYING MORE TAXES, INCREASING THE UNBALANCE OF THE ECONOMY...

IN THE USA, THE MIDDLE-CLASS GOT NOTHING MUCH FROM BIDEN… SO, IS TRUMP GOING TO FIX ANYTHING?

IS THE SOLUTION, THE RUSSIAN ECONOMIC SYSTEM WHERE 50 PER CENT OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES ARE OWNED BY THE STATE OR THE CHINESE ONE?

NO SOLUTION IS PERFECT AND THERE WILL DISGRUNTLED PEOPLE NO MATTER WHAT.

TO LOSE AN ELECTIONS IS TO HAVE TOO MANY DISGRUNTLED PEOPLE WHO CANNOT SEE HOW YOU CAN IMPROVE THINGS. KAMALA (HARRIS) LOST THE ELECTIONS, TRUMP WON BY DEFAULT BY MAKING BAD JOKES.

TRUMP HAS TO PROVE THAT MORE PEOPLE WILL FEEL BETTER UNDER THE “Archeofuturocracy”….

 

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Musk and Trump can bring a new era that blends technology and tradition

The American president-elect and his ‘first buddy’ are forging an Archeofuturist path ahead....

By Constantin von Hoffmeister

 

Elon Musk’s technological ambitions and Guillaume Faye’s Archeofuturist philosophy come together in a vision where advanced innovation revives ancient values, blending tradition with progress. Under Trump’s conservative leadership, this synergy could forge a future where ancestral spirit and technological power redefine civilization.

Elon Musk, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, and Guillaume Faye, the French thinker known for his concept of Archeofuturism, converge in their advocacy for a future that harmonizes technological advancement with traditional values. Musk builds rockets, electric cars, and brain-computer interfaces, but beneath the silicon and steel lies a worldview positively aligned with Faye’s vision of a world where cutting-edge technoscience intertwines with the primordial myths and ethoses of ancient societies.

Archeofuturism proposes that mankind’s future must reject linear progressivism in favor of a cyclical model where archaic principles are revived and fused with world-renewing technologies. Musk’s projects are engineering feats as well as vessels of a philosophy that reawakens mankind’s different ethnic souls while propelling it towards the stars.

During Donald Trump’s second presidency, a unique synergy will emerge between Musk’s technological endeavors and the administration’s conservative policies. Trump’s emphasis on deregulation and national sovereignty will dismantle bureaucratic obstacles, creating fertile ground for Musk’s Faustian ambition to thrive. While many view Trump’s administration as emblematic of an older, more traditionalist America, Musk represents the forward-facing engine of a society redefining itself. Together, their approaches provide the scaffolding for a world where technological innovation makes its influence felt without compromising the foundational principles of identity and sovereignty. Faye’s Archeofuturism predicts this dynamic: a synthesis of traditionalism and futurism, where governance nurtures innovation and cultural renewal in tandem instead of pitting them against each other.

SpaceX, under Musk’s leadership, is a monumental expression of Archeofuturist ideals. The company’s reusable rocket technology shatters the constraints of old models, both economically and ideologically, paving the way for mankind’s long overdue exploration of the cosmos. Musk’s rhetoric about making life multiplanetary is not science fiction. It brings to mind Faye’s call to reignite mankind’s heroic spirit. Musk’s planned colonization of Mars is framed both as a technological achievement and a necessity for human survival – a reclamation of the explorer archetype that has driven civilizations since antiquity.

During the Trump administration, which celebrates American exceptionalism and a revived interest in space exploration, SpaceX will truly prosper. By partnering with NASA, Musk is able to leverage Trump’s nationalist energy into a cosmic ambition that goes beyond the political, tapping into the primal yearning to break frontiers.

Tesla’s rise provides another layer to this Archeofuturist narrative. Electric vehicles have long been seen as symbols of sterile modernity, but Musk reshapes them into icons of power, speed, and autonomy. Tesla cars, with their sleek design and state-of-the-art performance, marry ecological consciousness with technological dominance, reaffirming Faye’s insistence that future societies must balance environmental concerns with bold, dynamic solutions. Tesla’s emergence as the world’s most valuable car company is not just a market success. It symbolizes the cultural shift towards a future where sustainability is not synonymous with mediocrity. Trump’s administration, which prioritizes reducing regulatory burdens, will allow Tesla to innovate at an unprecedented pace, demonstrating how conservative policies can catalyze technological revolutions aligned with Archeofuturist principles.

Musk’s Neuralink project pushes the boundaries of Archeofuturism into uncharted territory. By seeking to merge the human brain with artificial intelligence, Neuralink embodies the Archeofuturist goal of overcoming human limitations. This is not without its controversies. Faye warns in his writings that unchecked technological progress risks eroding the spiritual essence of mankind. Neuralink forces society to confront this tension: is it possible to augment human intelligence without losing what makes us human?

Trump’s deregulatory ethos accelerates the development of such technologies, creating a paradox where the future imagined by Archeofuturism is realized but possibly at the risk of undermining its foundational values. Neuralink reflects both the promise and peril of Archeofuturism, serving as a reminder that the future must be carefully harnessed to preserve mankind’s core identity.

The concept of technological tribes, as Faye describes, finds a compelling real-world parallel in Musk’s planned construction of Starbase City. Musk announced this project after he moved SpaceX and X out of California when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that bans schools from informing parents if their children use different names or pronouns.

Situated in coastal South Texas, Starbase City will be more than a spaceport. It is a prototype for a new kind of human settlement, one that integrates advanced technology with communal living. This experimental community reflects Faye’s epiphany of localized strength: a world where societies adapt to technological upheaval by embracing new forms of organization rooted in identity and civilizational purpose. Trump’s America, steeped in the rhetoric of frontiers and self-reliance, amplifies the cultural resonance of Starbase. It is not simply a project of exploration but a declaration of independence from the confines of Earth-bound globalism – a step towards the Archeofuturist ideal of decentralized yet technologically empowered tribes.

Musk’s influence during the Trump administration extends far beyond business ventures. His active use of X allows him to shape public discourse and spread his dream of the future. This aligns with the concept of “metapolitics,” which emphasizes the importance of cultural and ideological influence as precursors to political change. Musk’s posts, often provocative and prophetic, capture the imagination of millions, turning abstract concepts like space colonization and AI ethics into cultural phenomena. Trump’s own mastery of social media creates an environment where Musk’s ideas can flourish, demonstrating how the interplay of technological metapolitics and conservative nationalism can catalyze societal transformation on a grand scale.

The financial success of Musk’s ventures highlights the viability of Archeofuturism as more than a mental construct – it is an economic and cultural force. SpaceX’s valuation now exceeds $350 billion, making it the world’s most valuable private company. Tesla’s dominance in the automotive industry is redefining transportation globally, while Neuralink attracts investment for its promise of human-machine integration. These milestones demonstrate that a society can embrace technological innovation while preserving and even revitalizing its time-tested values. Faye’s map of days to come, long dismissed as “radical,” finds validation in the tangible success of Musk’s enterprises combined with Trump’s electoral victory.

Archeofuturism, once a theoretical framework, is now an emerging reality – a new society that is born in the collision of tradition and technology, forging a path into a future that is both ancient and unprecedented. Musk and Trump, though different in their methods, are architects of a new era where the possibilities of Archeofuturism are no longer confined to the pages of philosophy but are unfolding in the real world.

https://www.rt.com/news/610491-musk-trump-technology-tradition/

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

HYPOCRISY ISN’T ONE OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SINS.

HENCE ITS POPULARITY IN THE ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS…

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT BLAME RUSSIA IF WW3 STARTS. BLAME AMERICA.

 

tariffs....

Donald Trump cited billionaire egghead venture capitalist Marc Andreessen to advocate for high tariffs. Trump argued that tariffs will magically replace the income tax and pay off US public debt (which is more than 120% of GDP). This is utterly false, and mathematically absurd.

For Trump, tariffs are just another convenient excuse to cut taxes on the rich — which will in fact increase the US deficit, and therefore public debt.

Thanks to Trump’s tax cuts during his first term, the richest billionaire families in the US paid a lower effective tax rate than the bottom half of households in the country. Meanwhile, US federal deficits increased from 3.4% of GDP in 2017 to 4.6% of GDP in 2019 (before the deficit blew out to 14.7% of GDP in 2020, due to the necessary stimulus measures during the pandemic).

As Trump continues to reduce taxes on fellow oligarchs, tariffs will decidedly notmake up for the lost revenue. A study by the Wharton School, the elite business school of the University of Pennsylvania, estimated that Trump’s economic policies will increase the US deficit by $5.8 trillion over the next decade.

Nevertheless, the sudden interest in tariffs shown by US billionaires is about much more than just taxes; what it is really about is industrial hegemony and economic dominance.

Here is the actual history, which oligarchs like Trump and Andreessen don’t know:

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States used tariffs as a form of infant industry protection, to build up its domestic manufacturing capabilities, following the dirigiste ideas of Alexander Hamilton.

Every advanced economy got its start through protectionism (including Great Britain, France, Japan, South Korea, etc.). The state needed to protect infant industries during the initial industrial “catch-up” period, because it is very difficult for a developing economy to compete with a dominant economic power that already has an established industrial base that benefits from economies of scale.

By the 1940s, the US became the dominant industrial power on Earth, especially after World War Two destroyed its competitors in Europe. In 1946, US net exportswere 3.2% of GDP; then, in 1947, they were 4.3% of GDP. This was a peak the US would never see again. (US net exports have been negative without exception since 1976, as the US has run the largest consistent current account deficits ever seen in history, which have only been possible to balance due to the fact that the US prints the global reserve currency, and can thus sell more and more Treasury securities and other financial assets to foreign holders of dollars.)

In the 1940s, US industry no longer had significant competition, so Washington lifted tariffs and began to preach “free trade”. This benefited the US, because at that time it had a large surplus, and insufficient domestic demand, so by imposing “free trade” (often forcibly), it could open new markets for its exports.

The US wasn’t concerned about losing local market share to a foreign manufacturer, because there weren’t any left at the top of the value chain. So US companies could dominate both foreign and domestic markets.

What the United States did was not unique; the British empire did the exact same thing in the mid 19th century. After the UK established industrial dominance, it repealed the Corn Laws in 1846, moved away from strict protectionism, and began to impose “free trade” on its colonies. (This history was detailed by economist Ha-Joon Chang in his groundbreaking book Kicking Away the Ladder.)

However, something happened in the 21st century that changed everything: the People’s Republic of China carried out the most remarkable campaign of economic development in history.

By 2016, China overtook the United States as the largest economy on Earth (when GDP is measured at purchasing power parity, according to IMF data).

Even more importantly, China rapidly industrialized and established itself as the “world’s sole manufacturing superpower”, responsible for 35% of global gross production.

Meanwhile, the US lost its industrial hegemony, due to the deindustrialization and financialization of its economy in the neoliberal era. The US capitalist class decided it would much rather be the banker of the world rather than the factory of the world, because creating parasitic financial and tech oligopolies that use monopolistic market control and intellectual property to extract rents is much more profitable than actually making things.

Just 10% of US GDP consists of manufacturing. More than double, 21%, is made up by the FIRE sector: finance, insurance, and real estate.

Today, US companies can no longer compete with Chinese firms. So what is the response of the US government, which is the representative of US monopoly capital? It has abandoned the “free trade” ideology it had spent decades imposing on the world, and has instead returned to its old strident protectionism.

During his first administration, Trump launched a trade war on China. But this is totally bipartisan (as is the case with almost all US wars). Joe Biden has continued Trump’s trade and tech war on China, imposing even more tariffs.

Demagogues such as Trump like to scapegoat China for the problems that were caused by US oligarchs like him and Andreessen, who got much, much, much richer thanks to the deindustrialization and correspondent financialization of the US economy.

Now they think tariffs are the panacea that will fix everything. But they won’t, because the US industrial base has seriously eroded, and that can’t be rebuilt quickly; it takes many years.

Even more importantly, billionaire oligarchs on Wall Street — who are close friends and allies of Trump, Andreessen, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Elon Musk — will fight tooth and nail against a significant devaluation of the dollar, which would be needed to re-industrialize, reduce production costs, and disincentive imports. Financial speculators want a strong dollar, to keep inflating the biggest bubble in the history of US capital markets.

So the logical result of this is that Trump will use tariffs not truly to re-industrialize, but rather for two main reasons: one, to justify cutting taxes even further on the rich (thereby increasing US public debt, which will be pointed to to demand neoliberal austerity and slashes to social spending); and two, to escalate the new cold war on China, which is a bipartisan gift to the Military-Industrial Complex that will only distract from the domestic problems caused by the US ruling class and externalize the blame.

https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/01/04/trump-tariffs-cut-taxes-rich-war-china/

 

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

HYPOCRISY ISN’T ONE OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SINS.

HENCE ITS POPULARITY IN THE ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS…

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT BLAME RUSSIA IF WW3 STARTS. BLAME AMERICA.