California Governor PANICS as Walmart Shuts Down 250+ Stores Across State | Megan Wright

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMwsVJ9j4Kw

The video discusses how Walmart is closing over 250 stores across California, not due to consumer demand or competition, but because the economic math no longer works (0:00-0:10). This situation is attributed to California's new policies, including a minimum wage increase to $22 per hour for retail and grocery workers (1:56-2:05), leading to a 35% jump in labor costs (2:22-2:25), and increased compliance costs and penalties for violations (3:02-3:37).

Here's a breakdown of the key points:

• Financial Impact on Walmart (2:11-2:52): Walmart operates on razor-thin profit margins (1-3%) in grocery. The significant increase in labor costs made many stores, especially those in rural and low-income areas with lower sales and higher theft rates, unprofitable.
• Compliance Costs (3:02-4:06): California's expanded enforcement mechanisms and new laws on scheduling violations added an estimated $43 million annually in compliance costs for Walmart. This was compounded by a 62% year-over-year increase in theft losses (4:12-4:17) and a 48% rise in commercial property insurance premiums (4:20-4:29).
• Company's Decision (4:30-5:22): Faced with these costs, Walmart's analysis identified 264 locationsthat could not achieve a 5% profit margin under the new cost structure, leading to the decision to close stores and consolidate operations.
• Domino Effect of Closures (5:25-7:32):
  • Job Losses and Unemployment (5:49-6:05): An initial wave of 52 store closures led to 11,000 employees facing unemployment, straining California's unemployment insurance system.
  • Retail and Food Deserts (6:06-6:43): Closures created areas with no full-service grocery stores, increasing food insecurity for seniors and low-income families.
  • Impact on Small Businesses and Tax Revenue (6:44-7:32): Small businesses relying on Walmart's foot traffic closed, leading to lost property tax revenue for cities and cuts to public services like police, fire, and road maintenance.
• Political Response and Escalation (7:37-9:39): Governor Newsom initially dismissed the closures, but as more stores closed (totaling 264 and 38,000 jobs lost (13:10-13:16)), he continued to blame corporations and propose new task forces without acknowledging the role of the policies.
• Human Cost (9:41-11:13): The video highlights personal stories, like Maria Gonzalez, a single mother who lost her stable job at Walmart and now struggles with multiple part-time jobs, and Robert Chen, a long-term employee who couldn't accept a far-away transfer and is now underemployed.
• Broader Implications (11:15-16:40): California's budget faced significant losses in sales tax and corporate income tax (11:20-12:25), leading to cuts in public services. Other major retailers like Target, Kroger, and Albertsons are also reconsidering their presence or merging to survive (15:24-15:48). Independent grocery stores are filing for bankruptcy (16:06-16:28), leading to greater reliance on online platforms like Amazon, which benefit from not having physical store overhead and compliance issues (15:48-16:01).
• Warning for Other States (20:22-21:01): The video concludes with a warning that what's happening in California could spread to other "blue states" like New York, Illinois, Washington, and Massachusetts, leading to more job losses, food deserts, and a consolidation of power with large online tech monopolies.

General Wesley Clark on TAKING OUT 7 Countries: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan & IRAN

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8YtF76s-yM

In a famous 2007 interview with Democracy Now!, retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clark revealed a Pentagon plan he was shown shortly after the September 11 attacks. He claimed a senior officer told him about a classified memo describing how the U.S. intended to "take out seven countries in five years." 

The seven countries named in the memo were: 

1 Iraq

2 Syria

3 Lebanon

4 Libya

5 Somalia

6 Sudan

7 Iran (noted as the final target) 

• The Meeting: Clark stated he first heard about the plan in November 2001 while visiting the Pentagon.

• The Source: He attributed the memo to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Donald Rumsfeld at the time).

• Motivation: Clark criticized the plan as a "policy coup" by neoconservatives in the Bush administration who sought to use military force to destabilize and control the Middle East without a clear link to the 9/11 attacks.

• Documentation: Clark also detailed these allegations in his 2003 book, Winning Modern Wars: Terrorism and the American Empire. 

Was Clark at liberty to share that information?  Was it mis- or dis- information from his handlers?  ASYMMETRICAL WARFARE???

The geopolitical and financial landscape for these countries in 2025–2026 is defined by a sharp divide between those entering fragile recovery phases (Iraq, Lebanon, Libya) and those remaining in acute crisis or transition (Sudan, Syria, Iran). 

1. Iraq: Managed Stability with Fiscal Risks 

• Financial Health: Iraq's economy is expected to grow by 1.2% in 2025 and accelerate to 4.4% in 2026. Despite substantial foreign reserves of nearly $95 billion, the country faces a looming $10 billion+ deficit due to high public spending on salaries and falling oil prices.

• Geopolitics: Iraq remains a battleground for U.S.-Iran influence. While the Central Bank of Iraq maintains a stable exchange rate (~1,300 IQD/USD), it is under pressure to implement anti-money laundering reforms to avoid U.S. sanctions. 

2. Syria: Survivalist Transition 

• Financial Health: Syria is currently characterized as a "subsistence economy," with GDP having declined by 87% since 2011. A transitional government formed in March 2025 offers a path to recovery, but liquidity remains critically low.

• Geopolitics: Reconstruction is the primary focus, with the 2025 Brussels Conference securing $6.5 billion in pledges—far below the estimated hundreds of billions needed. 

3. Lebanon: Fragile Recovery 

• Financial Health: After years of contraction, real GDP is projected to grow by 3.0%–4.7% in 2025 and potentially 6.0% in 2026. Inflation is expected to decelerate from 75% to roughly 33.6% in 2026.

• Geopolitics: Growth hinges on Hezbollah's disarmament (targeted for H1 2026), which would unlock GCC investment and IMF financing. 

4. Libya: Oil-Driven Rebound 

• Financial Health: Libya's GDP is projected to surge by 12.4%–13.3% in 2025 as oil production recovers to 1.3 million barrels per day.

• Geopolitics: Political fragmentation remains the chief threat. Rival factions continue to battle for control over the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Libyan Investment Authority assets, risking future production shutdowns. 

5. Iran: Sanctions Pressure 

• Financial Health: Iran's economy is increasingly tied to non-Western trade corridors. While it seeks to diversify through closer ties with Central Asia, it remains heavily sanctioned, limiting its formal financial health.

• Geopolitics: Tensions with the U.S. and Israel continue to drive its regional strategy, often using its influence in Iraq and Lebanon as leverage.

6. Sudan: High Fragility 

Sudan: Remains in a state of severe conflict, with its economy devastated by ongoing civil war. Financial health is almost entirely dependent on emergency humanitarian aid.

7. Somalia: High Fragility 

Somalia: Classified as a fragile state, it is gradually working through debt relief programs but faces persistent security threats that stifle private investment. 

 

ISLAM leads to POVERTY WAR STARVATION Due To INCOMPETENT CORRUPT MUSLIM LEADERSHIP

 

https://youtu.be/254ZN0YlfAU?si=3R6zLf8nliWe4tPq

The video discusses the unrest in Iran, highlighting how economic collapse and public anger have led to widespread protests. It explains that the current crisis is a result of decades of corruption, mismanagement, and international sanctions (2:27).

Here's a breakdown of the key points:

• The Grand Bazaar Strike (0:19): The video opens with the unusual silence of Tehran's Grand Bazaar, signifying a coordinated strike against the regime. This act of "quiet defiance" escalated into widespread protests across Iran, transforming economic grievances into calls for freedom and an end to the Islamic Republic.

• Economic Collapse (2:27): Iran's economy is in "abyss" due to the regime prioritizing ideology over its people, funneling money to the Revolutionary Guard, and rampant corruption. The government's practice of printing money has led to hyperinflation, and environmental crises have further devastated agriculture and industry.

• Impact on Citizens (3:36): The value of the Royale has collapsed by over 50% in six months, eroding savings and salaries. Food prices have soared, leading to widespread hunger and forcing families to make impossible choices. Youth unemployment is rampant, and the middle class is vanishing, pushing many into poverty.

• Role of Sanctions (5:32): While the regime blames the West, sanctions have acted as an "accelerant," exposing the economy's weaknesses. The US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018 and renewed UN sanctions in 2025 have isolated Iran globally, crippling its oil revenues and trade.

• Regime's Repression (6:27): The regime has responded to protests with brutal repression, including internet blackouts, mass detentions, and threats of execution for dissent. Human rights groups estimate thousands have been killed.

• Women Leading the Charge (7:23): Iranian women have become symbols of courage, leading protests and tearing off their hijabs in public, directly challenging the regime's ideology. Their defiance is a "beacon of hope" for Iran's future.

• International Dilemma (8:13): The world is divided on how to respond, with debates about intervention versus standing by. The video touches on potential US actions, including symbolic strikes or even a "decapitation strike," noting the immense risks involved.

• Iran's Crossroads (9:52): The video concludes by stating that Iran stands at a crossroads, with its future "unwritten." The scale and unity of the current protests are unprecedented, and there's a possibility that security forces might refuse to suppress their own people, potentially leading to the regime's collapse and the birth of a "new Iran."

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

POWERFUL Comparison between MOSES and YESHUA - 40 years (CHARISMATIC GIFTS CEASED)

https://tueseahkiong.blogspot.com/2014/09/powerful-comparison-between-moses-and.html?m=1

My view is that the Bible story ended in 70AD along with the Spiritual Gifts, Charismatic Gifts, Apostles, Return of Christ, Resurrection, Judgment, Marriage of supper of Christ and His Bride, The Ekklesia in Heaven taken up by The Holy Spirit....

 

I do NOT agree with this video!!! Just an example of how people who think that they are "Christians" have   SPIRITUAL GIFTS are MISLED!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWK5BRzFymQ

Many of us mostly did this kind of work for ministry, while a pastor or teacher was the main focus, while us chair stackers did little with our Holy Spirit gift of stacking chairs. LOL.  All BS!!!

So, these are the fake spiritual gifts that the fake christian church peddles to you.  Where are all the prophesying prophets? CRICKETS! Where are the millions of "Christians" healing out every hospitals' sick person for God's Glory Alone?  CRICKETs!  Where are the millions of undeniable proven Miracles like restoring limbs, raising the dead, multiplying bread and fish????  CRICKETS!!

You only hear about numerous Christians exercising these spiritual gifts in Scripture!  We don’t see the gifts operational outside of the Bible 70AD - present 2026 because the Christian Ekklesia (church) only existed between 30-70AD. 

These alleged SPIRITUAL GIFTS today are just a corporate program built on positioning people in "the church" in specific positions based on their personality, skills, experience.  Nothing supernatural because The Holy Spirit was Only for Israel between 30-70AD and then the story ended.  We live in a post-Bible fulfilled, post-apocalyptic world where we are NPC’s!

Many know that I am critical of and knock the charismatic Pentecostal folk for their wacko looney tune behavior of tongues, slain in the spirit, fighting demons, casting satan every week, twitching, constantly making audacious prophecies that “God told them this and that…”. Hilarious!!!

But their position is correct that THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS should still be operational, IF the Holy Spirit, Church, Christians, and Apostles were still present on earth.  

Spiritual gifts are divine abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the church's benefit, with major biblical lists in 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, including gifts like wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation. While some traditions focus on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit from Isaiah (wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of the Lord), the broader New Testament lists highlight various ways believers serve, build up, and empower the church. 

Gifts from 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 & 12:28 (Charismatic Gifts)

• Word of Wisdom: Applying divine knowledge to situations.
• Word of Knowledge: Receiving supernatural insights.
• Faith: Extraordinary faith beyond normal measure.
• Gifts of Healing: Supernatural restoration of health.
• Miraculous Powers (Miracles): Performing supernatural acts.
Prophecy: Speaking forth God's message.
Distinguishing/Discerning of Spirits: Identifying spiritual influences.
Speaking in Tongues: Glossolalia.
Interpretation of Tongues: Understanding tongues.
Helps & Administration (Government): Serving and leading.

Gifts from Romans 12:6-8 (Service-Oriented Gifts)

Serving/Ministering: Meeting practical needs.
Teaching: Explaining God's word.
Encouraging (Exhortation): Inspiring others.
Giving: Generously providing resources.
Leadership (Ruling): Guiding and directing.
Mercy: Showing compassion.

The Rapid Collapse of Muslim Countries! What Happened?

 

The video, v, analyzes the decline of Islam's influence despite its growing global population. The video argues that this decline is not due to conflict but rather to the unrestricted flow of information facilitated by the internet, which religious institutions can no longer control (0:46). This mirrors the historical shift in early modern Europe when the printing press shattered the clergy's monopoly on belief, leading to a fragmentation of religion (1:16).

Key points highlighted in the video include:

• Historical Resilience and Delayed Exposure (1:56): Islam's initial completeness and close ties between faith and political power allowed it to maintain unity and resist challenges that affected other religions. However, this also limited its internal adjustment to change.
• The Impact of Digital Access (6:21): The internet has disrupted traditional religious authority by allowing information to move freely, connecting skeptics and reform-minded voices across borders. This has led to a quiet disengagement from religious practice and institutional trust among younger generations.
• Generational Disengagement (7:29): Younger Muslims are increasingly disengaging from daily religious practice, even while maintaining their religious identity. This is driven by exposure to alternative values, a desire for personal ethics over communal obligation, and a weakening of trust in religious scholars.
• Demographic Growth vs. Influence (10:54): While the Muslim population is growing, this growth is primarily due to high fertility rates and specific socioeconomic conditions, not necessarily increased commitment or spiritual engagement. As societies develop and individuals gain more autonomy, fertility declines, and religious identity becomes less central.
• Internal Reshaping of Islam (14:13): Islam is being quietly reshaped from within as believers reinterpret teachings to align with contemporary moral expectations, such as dignity, compassion, and justice. New voices, like feminist interpretations, and new community spaces are contributing to this adaptation.
• Government Control vs. Digital Reality (17:31): Islamic governments' attempts to control online space through censorship and surveillance often backfire, making forbidden content more sought after and driving doubt underground. The decentralized nature of the internet makes effective control increasingly difficult and costly.
• "Erased from the Map" Defined (20:23): This doesn't mean Islam will disappear physically but that its power to guide daily choices, shape public norms, and command unquestioned authority will diminish. It will become a background identity rather than a governing force.
• Potential Outcomes (21:19): The video suggests that Islam is facing a transition that could lead to deep secularization, internal reform, or fragmentation into multiple coexisting forms.