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573: Symbols of Power: Deciphering the Language of the Secret Elite

2024/10/28
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主持著名true crime播客《Crime Junkie》的播音员和创始人。
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播音员:本节目探讨了权力符号如何潜移默化地影响我们的行为和思想。我们日常生活中接触到的许多符号,例如公司标志、音乐、媒体和产品,都可能被用来操纵我们的情绪和决策。隐藏的权力集团利用公众人物传播这些符号,以实现其隐藏的计划。这些符号通过快速影响大脑的边缘系统,绕过理性思维,直接引发情绪反应,从而影响我们的决策。神经科学研究表明,符号可以激活大脑的奖励系统,形成品牌忠诚度,而负面符号则会引发谨慎心理。光明会通过大量传播符号来影响大众,操纵人们的行为。一些符号,例如三角形或金字塔(通常带有眼睛)、猫头鹰、V形符号、五角星和数字666,与军事、神秘教派和撒旦教联系在一起。美元上的金字塔和全视之眼象征着力量和持久性,但其未完工的状态暗示着仍在进行中的工作。美元上的13层金字塔和全视之眼分别与光明会的13个家族和权力密切相关。美元右上角隐藏着一只猫头鹰,象征着智慧、秘密和监视,也是波西米亚俱乐部的标志。这些符号既显而易见又隐藏得很深,只有知道在哪里寻找的人才能发现它们背后的秘密和操纵。每次使用美元,都意味着光明会距离完成他们一千年前开始的计划更近一步。巴弗灭是一个具有山羊头和翅膀的人物,象征着光明与黑暗、善与恶的二元性。星巴克的旧标志与巴弗灭有关。光明会的起源可以追溯到1307年,当时圣殿骑士团被取缔。圣殿骑士团是一个强大的跨国公司,拥有巨大的财富和权力。1307年,法国国王腓力四世消灭了圣殿骑士团,但他们并没有消失,而是分裂成更小的团体。圣殿骑士团在苏格兰找到了避难所,并与苏格兰社会融合,最终演变成了共济会。罗斯林教堂充满了共济会和圣殿骑士团的符号。罗斯林教堂中有很多异教和神秘教派的意象。威廉·辛克莱爵士与共济会关系密切,他的墓碑上刻着“圣殿骑士”字样,表明圣殿骑士团并没有消失。1770年代,亚当·魏沙普特创建了光明会,旨在扰乱当时的权力结构。光明会旨在渗透到各个机构中,从内部传播启蒙思想,从而影响当权者。光明会利用心理学策略招募成员,最终发展壮大。1785年,巴伐利亚政府取缔了光明会,但其影响力延续至今。许多名人做出这些手势只是为了显得酷炫或另类。在精英阶层的世界里,符号不仅仅是艺术表达,它们是一种秘密语言。明星们在舞台上做出的三角形手势是忠诚和服从的信号。明星们遮住一只眼睛的动作是他们对光明会效忠的标志。“摇滚”手势代表着对既定秩序的反抗和对光明会全球控制的奉献。“OK”手势代表着数字666,表明娱乐业人士愿意利用他们的财富和权力参与光明会的控制议程。钻石形手势表示在光明会权力结构中的高级地位。这些符号代表着光明会与那些渴望加入他们的人之间的对话。美元上的金字塔和全视之眼是美国国玺的反面,其含义在设计之初就已经写明。美元上的符号可能并非共济会的象征。美元上隐藏的猫头鹰的含义仍在争论中。许多关于光明会符号的说法是都市传说、巧合或人们主观臆断的结果。播音员相信存在一个秘密政府,但它可能并非由神秘教派或撒旦崇拜者组成。 一位士兵:吸食电子烟成瘾,并担心儿子也开始吸食电子烟。 Isaiah:为了儿子戒掉了电子烟。 Timothy Hogan(圣殿骑士团大导师):共济会和圣殿骑士团是真实存在的组织,但它们与现代光明会之间没有明显的联系。 乔治·华盛顿:否认共济会参与了光明会的阴谋。

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Key Insights

Why are symbols important in influencing behavior?

Symbols bypass rational thought, triggering emotional responses directly in the limbic system.

How do symbols create brand loyalty?

Familiar logos release dopamine, creating positive associations and increasing preference.

Why are symbols on the one-dollar bill significant?

They connect to ancient and secret societies, serving as tools of influence and control.

How do symbols influence our decisions?

They evoke emotions linked to positive feelings like happiness and security, nudging us toward certain products or ideas.

What role do public figures play in spreading symbols?

They use symbols to identify with and prove loyalty to those in control, shaping public opinion.

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The episode explores how symbols on the one-dollar bill and in everyday life influence behavior without conscious awareness.
  • Symbols are processed faster than words and influence the subconscious.
  • Marketers use symbols linked to positive feelings to nudge consumers towards their products.
  • Neuroscience shows that familiar logos release dopamine, creating brand loyalty.

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Every day we encounter hundreds of symbols in corporate logos, music, the media we watch, and the products we consume. Some are harmless, but others subtly influence our behavior without us realizing it. Our brains process symbols faster than words. Our subconscious absorbs them, forming a language that can be exploited.

Immersion in these symbols changes how we think and act. Hidden figures control these symbols, using influential people we trust to spread them. Politicians, actors, musicians, and other public figures use symbols to identify each other and prove loyalty to those in control. These symbols shape our opinions and behaviors, reinforcing a hidden agenda. It's all part of their grand plan, and so far, the plan is working. ♪

Every day we're immersed in symbols, logos on products, images in ads, political emblems. These aren't just decorations, they're crafted to influence our emotions and decisions. But how do they do it? Our brains process symbols rapidly. When we see one, signals go straight from the visual cortex to the limbic system, the part of our brain that evolved first, sometimes called the lizard brain.

Is this an episode about lizard people? No, no, today we'll be talking about humans. Hello, lizard people can shapeshift into humans. This episode is not about lizard people. Lizard. Lizard. Lizard. Lizard. Keep working on it.

The limbic system handles emotions, behavior, and long-term memory. It bypasses rational thought, triggering emotional responses without our awareness. Marketers nudge us toward their products by using symbols linked to positive feelings, happiness, security, success. McDonald's golden arches evoke comfort and familiarity, especially in children. Yeah, I'm more of a White Castle guy.

Yeah, I don't trust red or blue. Smart.

Neuroscience shows that symbols can activate our brain's reward system. Familiar logos release dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. This creates brand loyalty. The exposure effect means the more we see a symbol, the more we tend to like it. Negative symbols influence us too.

Warning signs trigger caution, making us subconsciously seek safety. To influence millions of people, flooding our limbic systems with emotionally charged symbols is an effective way to engage our instincts and shape our behavior. We don't realize we're being controlled. So what are these symbols and where do we see them? And big question, who's creating them? I think you know the answer. Lazic people? No, the Illuminati. Yeah, 601.

the illuminati flood our brains with their symbols every day there's no way we can avoid them here are a few you see all the time the triangle or pyramid often with an eye represents surveillance when you hear the word pyramid you think of the pyramids of egypt which have been there for thousands of years pyramids remind us we're being watched by an ancient power that will endure long after we're gone

Sometimes the pyramid is shown unfinished, symbolizing work still in progress. Next is the owl, a symbol of wisdom, but also a symbol of the night, representing secrecy and hidden knowledge. Not only are we being watched from the darkness, at any time we could become prey.

The owl is an important symbol at Bohemian Grove, a secluded retreat where some of the world's most powerful men gather every year. Members include just about every Republican president and other notable figures like Colin Powell and Dick Cheney. But Bohemian Grove isn't a right-wing group. Democrats like Jerry Brown, JFK, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton have been linked to the Grove. All camps and members 1930 to 1997. That, that is crazy.

Other notable members are John D. Rockefeller and Henry Kissinger. And speaking of those two, in an upcoming Illuminati episode, I'll give you the actual names of the people allegedly pulling the strings. Let me give you a little teaser there. No, no, no, don't, don't, don't. Rockefeller, Kissinger, Rothschild, Soros, Gates, Bush, Brzezinski, Cheney, Obama, Epstein, Clinton. We don't joke about the Clintons. Wait, wait, wait, we can say some names but not others?

Oh, right. Hey, we ever gonna see that client list? Nope. Uh-huh. At the start of the Bohemian Grove retreat, a human effigy is burned to represent casting away worldly concerns. Members wear long robes and hoods, conducting ceremonies and ancient rites that resemble occult and pagan practices. The hour of the mission is this, the temple. Let all within the globe...

Including mock sacrifices. What do you mean mock sacrifices? Meaning they're not real people. Are you sure they're not real? No way, they're sacrificing. They might be sacrificing one of the people they caught. And all of this is done in front of the owl, symbolizing wisdom and hidden power. The owl can see through darkness, and in that darkness is where the members influence global events. Yeah, here's where...

You see all the pictures online, and that's the owl statue. Holy f***, dude, I'm actually here. This is insane. The chevron makes us think of the military, a structured authority that uses force to remain in power. Pentagrams and the number 666 we associate with the devil and black magic. And whether you're religious or not, you know these symbols come from paganism, satanism, and the occult.

Google Chrome's logo has been linked to the number 666. It's suggested in the Walt Disney logo. The Monster Energy logo shows three claw marks resembling the Hebrew letter Vav, representing the number 6 in Hebrew numerology. Some even point out that Fox can be linked to 666 through numerology. F-O-X. Using symbols, the Illuminati have been slowly pushing humanity toward an ultimate goal. And to find out what it is, just open your wallet.

and passing them around our entire lives. It seems ordinary, but if you look closely, you'll see symbols that tell a story of a hidden power structure working toward a specific goal.

There's the pyramid, ancient and enduring strength. But it's unfinished, suggesting work in progress. We know this because of the Latin phrase above it, annuit coeptis, meaning "He favors our undertakings" or "He favors our work." But who is He? Some say it means God, but the word is ambiguous.

There are 13 steps on the pyramid. The number 13 is all over the dollar bill. The obvious explanation is the 13 colonies, but 13 is an important number to the Illuminati, whose leaders come from 13 families. Then there's the all-seeing eye, the Eye of Providence. It's said to be God, but the symbol predates Christianity.

The Egyptian eye of Horus meant protection and power. According to their mythology, Horus lost his eye in battle, and the eye was later restored by the Gatoth.

I know that guy. You do. Toth is the ancient Egyptian god of wisdom and is said to have written the Emerald Tablet, a text about alchemy and the occult. We have a whole episode on it. It allegedly contains the recipe for the Philosopher's Stone, the secret to immortality. Link to the gross recipe for immortality down below. Literally. Nyeh.

The all-seeing eye watches all of us and oversees the Illuminati's unfinished work. The work is written in Latin under the pyramid, Novus Ordo Seclorum, meaning New Order of the Ages. A new world order. Yep. We have before us the opportunity to forge for ourselves and for future generations a new world order. George Bush was telling the truth.

I guess you was. Except when he said no new taxes. That was a lie. It was.

So New World Order the Ages isn't just a phrase, it's their ultimate goal: a one world government, a New World Order under their control. I think the New World Order is emerging. When really a New World Order can be created, it's a great opportunity. The phrase that I often use myself, that we needed a New World Order. We're in the midst of one of the historic global transformations that is going to eventually lead to a New World Order.

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Always. And that's scary. These symbols are both obvious and invisible. For most, they blend into the background. But if you know where to look, they tell a story of secrecy and manipulation. But why reveal this? Because symbols have the power to shape thought and guide behavior. Every time you use a dollar bill, you engage with this hidden network of control.

Every dollar spent brings them closer to completing the project they started a thousand years ago. Oh, a thousand years. How could that be? Who started this? Well, here's another hint.

"Well, uh, what's this?" The Baphomet is a figure with a goat's head and wings. It's both male and female. It represents the duality of light and darkness, good and evil, human and beast. And the gesture it's making is known as "as above, so below," symbolizing the connection between the spiritual and material worlds.

"As above, so below, that's uh..." That's also from the Emerald Tablet. "Right!" The baphomet often appears with a pentagram, another symbol used in pagan and occult practices. "Uh, so the Illuminati are flying goat men? Goat women? Goat, uh... Well, I don't want to misgender them. Uh, the Illuminati are flying the goat people?"

No. To find the origin of the Illuminati, we have to trace symbols back through history and find the connections. Take a look at this. What the hell am I looking at here? That's Starbucks' original logo. The Illuminati is Starbucks. Now it makes sense why your cup of coffee is for us. No, Starbucks is not the Illuminati, but their old logo provides another clue. Look what happens when we turn it upside down.

- Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle. That's a goat. - It's a baphomet. Now, originally Starbucks said the design came from a 16th century Norse woodcut of a two-tailed mermaid. The problem is there's no such thing as a 16th century Norse woodcut. That design was taken from the dictionary symbols by J.E. Thurlow, a book containing many occult images. It was created just a few years after the first mention of the baphomet in history.

The year was 1307. That year marked the beginning of the Illuminati and the end of the Knights Templar. Skeptics dismissed the existence of the Illuminati, but they were a real historical organization. Is a real organization. Hang on, let me set this up. In the 12th century, a group of warrior monks pledged to keep Christians safe on the journey from Europe to Jerusalem. Knights Templar link down in your mama's cookie jar.

And the knights did keep the pilgrims safe. It was in their best interest. The pilgrims were also their customers. The Knights Templar innovated a revolutionary new financial system. Wealthy noblemen could deposit funds at any Templar commandery in Europe and withdraw them in Jerusalem using a letter of credit. This innovation made them very...

Very rich. Soon, the Knights Templar were a powerful multinational corporation. They had more armed troops than any sovereign nation and more wealth than any king. They owned hundreds of castles and thousands of miles of land from France to the Middle East.

In 1307, King Philip IV of France was so indebted to the knights, he knew only one way out: destroy them. So he had the knights charged with heresy, including worshipping Baphomet. Their leaders were hunted, imprisoned, and some were executed. Their wealth and land were seized, and the order was officially disbanded. But the Knights Templar didn't disappear. They split into smaller groups across Europe.

In Scotland, they found refuge under King Robert the Bruce, who was excommunicated by the church and welcomed the Templars. The Knights Templar helped the Scots defeat the English and then integrated with Scottish society. But they kept practicing their rituals in secret, this time under a different name. What names? Well, when Roslyn Chapel in Scotland was being built in 1446, it required a lot of people with expertise working with brick and stone. You know who those people are? The Masons! Yep.

the lodge of edinburgh or mary's chapel number one is one of the oldest masonic temples in the world it has official records going back to 1599 but the building has been in continuous use since the 12th century maybe by the knights maybe by the masons maybe by both although the knights templar were officially gone for a hundred years rosslyn chapel is full of masonic and templar symbols the cross pate or the templar cross is everywhere

You'll find the pentagram as well as a hexagram, also known as the Seal of Solomon, and two poor soldiers on a horse. Remember the Knights Templar were officially called the Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon. For a Christian church, there's a lot of pagan and occult imagery.

The chapel was commissioned by Sir William Sinclair. His tomb is there. His family is closely connected to the Freemasons. One of his descendants was elected the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, a pivotal role in Scottish Freemasonry. Now, there's no hard evidence that Sir William was a Mason, but there is hard evidence he was something else.

On his tomb carved right under his name is Knight Templar. It appears the Knights Templar weren't gone after all. They rebranded and rebuilt and became known as the Freemasons. Summer is over, and if you're noticing your skin's a little worse for wear, I've got the perfect solution. One skin has been my go-to for repairing the damage.

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After your purchase, tell them who sent you. We only have one body, one skin, and only you can choose to make it better. Age healthy with One Skin. In the 1770s, Adam Weishaupt, a law professor in Bavaria, was fed up with the Catholic Church and monarchy controlling every aspect of life. This was a time in history called the Enlightenment, which focused on reason, equality, and the separation of church and state.

Weishaupt created a secret society to disrupt the power structure. Another word for "enlighten" is "illuminate." So in 1776, the Illuminati was formed. This clandestine group would infiltrate institutions and spread Enlightenment principles from within. The goal was to subtly influence the people in power. Weishaupt knew exactly where to find Illuminati recruits: the Freemasons.

By the 18th century, the Freemasons influenced governments and shaped the most powerful institutions in Europe and America. But Weishaupt didn't think they were radical enough. So he joined the Masons and used psychological tactics to recruit Illuminati members. Because Weishaupt understood how to tap into people's desires for knowledge and influence, the Illuminati grew to almost 3,000 members. They were famous intellectuals, politicians, military leaders, and even nobility.

Weishaupt's plan was working. The Illuminati was becoming powerful enough to change the course of history. But it's very difficult to keep a secret society secret. When the Bavarian government heard rumors of a secret group influencing policy, they launched an investigation. They found documents revealing the Illuminati's plan, including how they would destroy the church and the monarchy.

In 1785, the order was banned. Members were banished or arrested. Byshop spent the rest of his life in exile. Now, was that the end of the Illuminati? Well, maybe not. About 20 years later, a few books were written about how the Illuminati were responsible for the French Revolution. George Washington believed the Illuminati were influencing America, but he wanted it known the Freemasons weren't involved. At least, he hoped they weren't. Remember, George Washington was a Freemason.

It was not my intention to doubt that the doctrines of the Illuminati had not spread in the United States. The idea that I meant to convey was that I did not believe that the Freemasons had endeavored to propagate their diabolical tenets. With respect, etc. George Washington

In the spring of 1848, revolutions affected over 50 European countries at once. The ruling class was convinced that only the Illuminati could coordinate these events. In the 20th century, the Illuminati were attached to elite groups like Bohemian Grove, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, Club of Rome, and the World Economic Forum. And I've covered these groups before. They claim they're not Illuminati.

Illuminati groups, but they share the same principles with the Illuminati. Destroy the church, the monarchy, the family, and the individual. Make everyone equal under one government, speaking one language, using one currency. All controlled by an elite few. Our futures, intrinsically connected to one another as profound challenges to mankind such as climate change are globally interconnected.

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Because those groups are constantly meddling in our lives, we don't trust them. And because we don't trust those groups, we resist them.

But like it or not, celebrities can influence us. The Illuminati know this, so they've partnered with the film, TV and music industries to recruit a secret yet public army. It's a very hard thing. It requires all of us and all of the people in the media and all of the people who actually feel a responsibility to do more than just the headlines. It requires all of us. All of us. All of us. All of us. Politicians, actors, artists and other public figures

are seen using hand signs associated with secret societies. Not only do these symbols influence us, they signal loyalty to the elite. Remember, almost all the Illuminati symbols and rituals involve the occult or Satan. And that makes me think of the stories of Tom Walker, Daniel Webster, Faust, and Robert Johnson. It's the same story.

A man dreams of wealth, power, money, or fame. Then he meets a mysterious figure who promises all his heart's desire and more in exchange for his soul. In other words, the celebrities became famous at making a deal with the devil. They say the hardest part of getting something done is getting started. Well, we did that 30 years ago when California first took on the tobacco industry.

Now, smoking is down 60%, lung cancer 42%. A couple of our cities have already ended tobacco sales. A California without big tobacco isn't just possible, it's already happening. See our progress at undo.org. - In the world of the elite, symbols are more than just artistic expression. They are a secret language. Celebrities aren't just entertainers. They're key players in a hidden global structure controlled by the Illuminati.

A sold-out stadium. Thank you all so much. A song ends. The crowd erupts as a performer raises their hands, forming a triangle in front of their face. But some of us see something more than just the gesture. It's a signal. A signal of loyalty and obedience. A promise that whatever deal they made, they're holding up their end. Those who hold the triangle in front of their face, especially their eye, that's the signal that they're keeping watch over their audience.

They're not just influencing their fans, they're monitoring them. And when they show the triangle, that's an acknowledgement that they're in the hierarchy, on one of the steps of the pyramid. But the Illuminati has plenty of eyes on us who aren't yet in the pyramid, but they watch us all the same. The signal for these initiates is covering one eye. If they remain loyal and do their duty, they too can join the pyramid. In addition to the watchers, there are the disruptors. Spot them with this sign.

The index finger and pinky raise with the middle and ring fingers folded down. Basically, the rock-on gesture, also known as the GOAT. This symbol represents the Baphomet. It signifies rebellion against the established order and devotion to Illuminati's global control. Next are the Prospects. They use the OK gesture, where the index finger and thumb form a circle while the other three fingers are extended. This represents the number 666.

This sign is often used by those within the entertainment industry to communicate that they're willing to use their wealth and power to be part of the Illuminati's agenda of control.

Finally, there's this one, hands down folded into a diamond shape. You'll see this in formal settings, like public ceremonies or award shows. It indicates senior status and high rank in the Illuminati power structure. You'll mostly see this displayed by political and business leaders. These symbols not only signal allegiance to the Illuminati, but also condition the public, quietly preparing society for the New World Order. And every time you see these symbols, you're witnessing a hidden conversation.

A dialogue between those who control the world and those who aspire to. You're watching generals give orders to soldiers and soldiers acknowledging those orders. They're telling us everything they're doing. We just have to learn to read the signs. Every day we're surrounded by symbols on our money and advertisements and flashed by celebrities on the red carpet. Are secret societies using these symbols to control us? Or is this all a coincidence? Well, let's start with the dollar bill.

The pyramid and the all-seeing eye on the one dollar bill is the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States. And we know what the symbols mean because they wrote it down when they were designing it. The pyramid signifies strength and duration. The eye over it and the motto allude to the many signal interpositions of Providence in favor of the American cause. The date underneath is that of the Declaration of Independence and the words under it signify the beginning of the new American era, which commences from that date.

Charles Thompson was secretary to Congress. He took the ideas from three committees and created the final design. There could absolutely be a hidden meaning there, but it's probably not Masonic. Of all the men on three committees, there was only one Freemason, Benjamin Franklin. He didn't suggest any Mason symbols. And even if he did, it didn't matter. All his ideas were rejected. Plus, the Great Seal wasn't on the dollar before 1935. Until then, the back just said, won't.

Then there's the hidden owl, often linked to Bohemian Grove and the secret gatherings of elites. Now that's not debunked, it's still being debated. Some people think it looks more like a spider than an owl. Another explanation is that the design makes it harder to counterfeit the bill, but nobody really knows. Now what about the hand gestures celebrities make, like forming a triangle or covering one eye?

Now, I can't prove Justin Bieber isn't in the Illuminati, but I'm pretty sure he's not part of a group controlling the world. I heard that if you play Despacito backwards, it says eat bugs, live in a pod. Yeah, I don't know about that. Despacito. I'll admit, it's tempting to imagine what the world would be like if Kanye West was in charge. Him, though. I believe that my calling is to be the leader of the free world.

Okay, maybe not Kanye. But the truth is, these celebrities are making these signs because they think it's cool. And the ones that know about the Illuminati story are doing it just to be edgy. Because if I was in the Illuminati, I'd want a lot more colonels and soldiers and a lot less, well... Despacito. Right. The Freemasons and the Knights Templar are real organizations. I'm Timothy Hogan, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. And they have a lot of secrets, which only fuel speculation.

Both groups do perform rituals and use symbols, that's true. But there's no obvious connection to them in what we'd call the present-day Illuminati. That's not to say a secret government doesn't exist. You know I believe it does. I don't think it's necessarily a group of occultists who are Satan worshippers. Yeah, they're still evil though. Well, go watch our Project Bluebeam video. I make some allegations against globalist groups like the WEF, CFR, Club of Rome, and the Trilateral Commission.

In that episode, I describe what they're trying to do, at least what I think they're trying to do. You decide for yourself if you think they're evil. Yeah, definitely evil. So I can't fully debunk all the claims about Illuminati symbolism, but I do think a lot of it is urban legend, coincidence, and our tendency to make connections that aren't there. I don't think there's a group called the Illuminati, but I do think there's a group of elites working together, acting like the Illuminati.

Like I said, I'm working on an episode where I name names, though I might have to post that on the podcast. I've been pushing my luck with YouTube lately. But I will be doing another Illuminati video focused on a whistleblower who said she was brainwashed as a child and trafficked by a secret group of wealthy elites. Unfortunately, we know that this does happen. Show us the client list. Never going to happen.

But when we release the episode that covers the families and organizations that I believe are secretly running the world, I bet some of those names are on that list. And that reminds me. Here's today's paper. I'm in perfect health. I'm not depressed. I don't like heights. And I have no plans on visiting Lake Mead anytime soon. You know, just in case.

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I played Polybius in Area 51, a secret code inside the Bible said I was. I love my UFOs and paranormal fun as well as music, so I'm singing it like I should. But then another conspiracy theory becomes the truth, my friends, and it never ends. No, it never ends.

I feel the crab cat and I got stuck inside Mel's home with MKUltra being only two away. Did Stanley Kubrick fake the moon landing alone on a film set? Or were the shadow people there? The Roswell aliens just fought the smiling man. I'm told.

And his name was cold And I can't believe I'm dancing with the fish Heckle fish on Thursday nights, Wednesday, J2 And the white box has three eyes I never wanted what you just hear the truth So the white box has three eyes The Mothman sightings and the solar storm still come To a god, the secret city underground

Mysterious number stations, planets are both two Project Stargate, and what the Dark Watchers found In a simulation, don't you worry though The Black Knight said a lot, he told me so I can't believe the fish, heck of fish On Thursday nights when they chase you And the wild birds that make me all through the night I never wanted to

Did you hear the truth? So the wild boars love to beat all through the night. And the fish on Thursday nights when they chase you. And the wild boars love to beat all night. And all I ever wanted was to just hear the truth. So the wild boars love to beat all through the night.

Because she is a camel. And camels love to swim. The feeling is right. Wasting time. Good enough.

Good luck.