"commodity manipulation"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke and Don Betcher discussed weapons systems and caliber comparisons, including Russian versus American .50 caliber ammunition and field scavenging of military equipment from World War II. They covered holster designs and firearm carry methods, then shifted to federal attacks on gun ownership targeting Social Security Disability recipients with fiduciaries, comparing this to historical gold confiscation in 1933. The hosts analyzed commodity market manipulation through futures contracts and discussed precious metals as wealth preservation, emphasizing physical ownership over paper holdings and the importance of building local economies based on honest money and mutual benefit.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Donald Betcher discussed militia field training exercises scheduled for October 17-18 in East Texas, covering patrolling, scouting, and rifle marksmanship. The show featured extensive commentary on the collapsing stock market (Dow down over 2,000 points for the week), manipulation of commodity prices including gold and silver, and economic collapse indicators. Guest reporter Sir David Andrew provided detailed market analysis showing GM stock at $4.26 and Ford at $2.08 per share, tobacco company stocks hitting 52-week lows, and oil prices falling. The hosts discussed preparedness strategies, proper field gear and web equipment selection for militia operations, and the need for domestic manufacturing solutions including steam-powered vehicles.