Sunday Show: Space Is Free Real Estate & the "Global Intifada" Obsession
Added 2025-07-20 17:48:40 +0000 UTCSunday show for July 20, 2025
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Incontrovertibly, Donald Trump & his oligarch posse propelled themselves into office by glomming on to the endless victim blaming knife twisting utterly evil scapegoating of the unaccompanied minors and women and children and elderly that had to escape Honduras because of Obama and Hillary Clinton's 2009 installation of the worst Eurasian vassal comprador oligarch ultra-rightwing Nazi trafficking cutouts they could coordinate with (they're compradors just like naïve Bukele), who in coordination with US oligarchs who are so-called libertarians like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk and so many others, turned Honduras into a charter city crime trampoline & repugnant exchange trebuchet beyond anything ever seen before, and remember this was their pilot (and they plan on doing this here) and Trump uses this to get himself an office, and look where we are now ? SMH The indigenous throughout Honduras paid the biggest price including Garifuna (who are African and indigenous and speak Arawak language and were dropped off by the British in the 1796 or the Lenca people who were slaughtered by the Nazi and fascist paramilitary cutouts of the crime trampoline purveyors). The indigenous paid the highest cost for the Eurasian vassal comprador crime trampoline purveyors of US hegemony, The indigenous always pay the highest cost when it comes to America's profits. That is incontrovertible! When people like that put a vex on someone like Kamala for being a racist ass colonizer eurasian criollo comprador crime trampoline and Nazi impunity grantor, it doesn't wash off and look where we are now. We told you! Most bourgeois Americans could never even imagine that they would have to send their unaccompanied minors on a trip across Mexico in order to plead for asylum for them in the US because another country (USA) had turned their country of origin into a giant charter city crime trampoline of the highest order for the blood money profits of another country and Eurasian crime trampoline oligarchs who are that country's cutout comprador vassals throughout the world and traffic fascist and Nazi paramilitary, where lawlessness was the only law and displacement and homicide were the norm and vastly exacerbated and accelerated because their country had been turned into a crime trampoline charter city a.k.a. ZEDES. And they can't imagine that their media would lie to them about this and blame it on their children who they had to send unaccompanied to try and claim asylum in a different country from whence all of this crime trampoline purveying start (USA). That boggles the mind and is nauseating that most Americans can't even imagine having to do this, because they have been on the beneficiary end of this for 200+ years, and if you don't understand why, well then you're part of the problem... Keypoint that is massively relevant: ZEDEs are the outgrowth of libertarian "charter cities" theory, resulting in lawless zones for global capital, grave human rights abuses, and displacement of vulnerable populations. But that's not the only key point, the fact is these things are lawless and they are built on a giant cost of human rights and are nothing but crime trampolines for the rich, and Honduras was their pilot, and the American media lied about it and blamed the victims, which were mostly unaccompanied minors and women and elderly who had to flee these US built crime trampolines a.k.a. charter cities Connecting Lanny D., ZEDES, Bitcoin, Peter Thiel and the paypal oligarchs, The Eurasian criollo US vassal right wingers of Honduras, utter lawlessness, repugnant exchange trafficking, and fleeing refugees from the lawlessness of the 2009 coup d'état and all of the US crime trampoline purveying afterwards...😬(this is just the tip of the iceberg, there's a ton more research but I can't write a 50 page email that anybody will read other than us who know the truth and have been trying to tell you all along) The 2009 coup in Honduras, orchestrated with the support of influential business families and foreign lobbyists, transformed the country into a focal point of neoliberal experimentation and exploitation. Key figures included Lanny Davis, a well-connected Washington lobbyist linked to the Clinton family, who represented some of Honduras’s most powerful oligarchs: the Canahuatis, Atalas, Facussés, Larachs, Rosenthals, Nasser, Goldstein, Amdani Bai, and Kafie. These families, many of whom have Eurasian/European heritage and long-standing ties to Honduras’s right-wing National Party, wield immense influence over the country’s political and economic systems. Role of the Oligarchs in the 2009 Coup These oligarchic families—through organizations like the Business Council of Latin America (CEAL)—were a driving force behind the military coup that ousted progressive president Manuel Zelaya. Their interests were threatened by Zelaya’s efforts to raise the minimum wage and strengthen social protections. CEAL, and its predecessor APROH, have historically represented Honduras's "radical right," advocating aggressive corporate and military solutions that have fueled decades of repression and inequality. For example, Carlos Facussé and Juan Canahuati are regarded as intellectual authors of the coup, supported by other business magnates like Rafael Ferrari and Camilo Atala. ZEDEs and "Libertarian Paradises" Following the coup, Honduras implemented "Zonas de Empleo y Desarrollo Económico" (ZEDEs), special economic zones promoted by President Porfirio Lobo—another figure aligned with these oligarchs. Modeled after libertarian theories of "charter cities," ZEDEs promised radically deregulated, tax-free environments governed independently from the rest of Honduras. Their real-world effects were devastating: privatization of public works, displacement of local populations (especially women and children), extreme inequality, and militarization. San Pedro Sula, once dubbed the "most violent city in the world," became an epicenter of both ZEDE development and human suffering, pushing thousands of refugees northward. Lawsuits, "Neo-Colonialism," and Global Fallout As Honduras began repealing ZEDE laws due to massive public backlash and grassroots resistance, U.S.-based companies (such as Próspera) and international investors responded with enormous lawsuits. Próspera alone is seeking $11 billion in damages—two-thirds of Honduras's annual budget—using investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms to pressure the nation into maintaining "tax-free exploitation zones." The $11 billion lawsuit, together with similar claims now totaling nearly $20 billion, have been condemned as predatory and neo-colonial worldwide. These legal battles threaten the country’s sovereignty and divert resources away from urgent needs, deepening the cycle of hardship and exploitation for ordinary Hondurans. Summary Table: Honduras Oligarchs & ZEDE Connections Oligarch Name Role & Influence in Coup/ZEDEs Noted Activities/Businesses Canahuati family Key coup sponsors, CEAL members Media, industry, finance Atala family Key coup sponsors, CEAL members Finance, commerce Facussé family Intellectual author, coup organizer Oil palm plantations, manufacturing Larach, Rosenthal Coup supporters, business elite Banking, tourism, agribusiness Nasser, Goldstein, Bai, Kafie Part of business elite supporting coup/ZEDEs Manufacturing, energy, consumer goods Key Points These oligarchic families have shaped Honduras’s neoliberal, authoritarian trajectory since the 2009 coup, prioritizing their business interests at immense human and social cost. ZEDEs are the outgrowth of libertarian "charter cities" theory, resulting in lawless zones for global capital, grave human rights abuses, and displacement of vulnerable populations. Honduras now faces billions in lawsuits from foreign investors, pushing against national sovereignty and fueling new forms of neocolonial exploitation. The entire "libertarian paradise" experiment in Honduras is widely seen by analysts, human rights organizations, and many residents as a predatory mechanism that has further destabilized and impoverished the country, with oligarchs and foreign interests profiting at the expense of the vast majority. How ZEDEs Are Linked to Violence and Economic Inequality in Honduras 1. Private Control, Legal Autonomy, and Lawlessness ZEDEs (Zones for Employment and Economic Development) in Honduras were established with extreme autonomy, allowing private corporations to enact their own laws, courts, tax systems, and police forces, with minimal to no transparency or accountability to the central government. This structure created sanctuaries for organized crime and corruption, as state police and judicial authorities were barred from intervening in ZEDE territories without explicit invitation. The private security forces linked to ZEDEs were commonly cited for criminalizing, repressing, and committing violence against labor activists, Indigenous groups, and land defenders. Civil society organizations documented threats, harassment, and even murders of those opposing ZEDE projects. 2. Displacement and Exacerbation of Violence ZEDEs have been directly linked to forced displacement and increased social conflict. Large land grabs for ZEDE infrastructure pushed local populations, many of whom were Indigenous or Afro-Honduran peoples, off ancestral lands. This displacement, sometimes enforced violently, exacerbated already high levels of social unrest and led to confrontations between ZEDE security, private paramilitaries, and local communities. Violence against journalists, activists, and community leaders intensified in ZEDE areas, and impunity for such crimes grew. 3. Economic Inequality The promise of employment and development within ZEDEs rarely materialized for ordinary Hondurans. Instead, these zones focused on the protection of elite and foreign investment, offering favorable conditions to investors while reducing labor protections and empowering corporations at the expense of workers. ZEDE policies fostered the expansion of the informal labor sector, weakened collective bargaining rights, and narrowed opportunities for social mobility. The majority of jobs created were low-wage and precarious, fueling economic inequality. Honduras’s poverty rate increased during the ZEDE era, and income gaps deepened. 4. Militarization and Impunity ZEDEs coincided with a broader militarization of Honduran society. The government justified increased military and police presence in the name of attracting investment and “protecting” development projects, but these forces contributed to widespread violence, narco-trafficking, and human rights violations. Honduras remained among the most violent countries in Latin America, with the murder rate and rates of violence against women surging during the ZEDE period. The problem of impunity for serious crimes was especially acute in and around ZEDE territories. In Summary: ZEDEs entrenched lawless, privatized enclaves with little oversight, fostering corruption and organized crime. Displacement and repression in ZEDE zones fueled violence, especially against marginalized groups. Employment opportunities benefited elites, exacerbating poverty and inequality for most Hondurans. Militarization and lack of accountability perpetuated violence and made protest or resistance dangerous. The ZEDE project is widely recognized, by human rights organizations and local communities, as a major driver of Honduras’s deepening crisis of violence and inequality since its post-coup creation. How ZEDEs Enable Organized Crime and Corruption in Honduras ZEDEs (Zones for Employment and Economic Development) were created to attract foreign investment by granting extraordinary legal, financial, and administrative autonomy to private entities operating these zones. Instead of fostering development, the structure of ZEDEs has directly facilitated organized crime and corruption in several key ways: Autonomy from National Oversight ZEDEs have their own police, courts, tax regimes, and intelligence agencies that operate separately from Honduran state authorities. Local and national police are often prohibited from entering ZEDE territory without invitation and supervision from ZEDE administrators. This lack of oversight and transparency means criminal activities such as money laundering, trafficking, and illegal financial transactions can occur with little risk of detection or prosecution. Lack of Accountability and Transparency Oversight bodies like the Committee for the Adoption of Best Practices (CAMP) operate in secrecy, with no public accountability or regular disclosure of membership and decision-making processes. Decisions regarding ZEDE creation and internal policies are made behind closed doors, increasing the risk that corrupt officials and criminal networks can manipulate the system for their own benefit. Sanctuary for Criminal Networks ZEDE territories can function as legal “sanctuaries,” offering protection for corrupt actors and organized crime groups who exploit weak regulation to operate unchecked. Reports highlight that ZEDEs opened doors for drug traffickers, money launderers, and other criminal organizations to set up operations with impunity. Displacement and Violence Against Activists ZEDE police have contributed to violence and criminalization against labor organizers, Indigenous groups, and land defenders who oppose ZEDE projects. The zones’ private policing increases the chances of impunity for crimes committed against these groups. Judicial Manipulation and Political Corruption The 2012 purge and replacement of constitutional judges who opposed ZEDEs allowed the law to pass, demonstrating high-level manipulation to benefit corrupt elites. Presidents and legislators who supported ZEDE creation—Juan Orlando Hernández and Porfirio Lobo—have both been indicted for significant corruption or drug trafficking charges, further tying ZEDEs to illegal networks. Opportunities for Money Laundering Allowing ZEDEs to operate with cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) without proper anti-money-laundering controls has increased opportunities for illegal financial flows. In summary, ZEDEs have become notorious as havens for corruption and organized crime due to the privatization of law enforcement and the judiciary, lack of public oversight, and political collusion at the highest levels. Their autonomy and secrecy serve the interests of criminal and corrupt actors while undermining Honduran sovereignty and exacerbating instability. ZEDEs (Zones for Employment and Economic Development) in Honduras lack transparency in their legal and financial dealings in several important ways: Opaque Regulatory and Governance Structures ZEDEs operate with autonomous legal systems, including their own courts, police, tax regimes, and regulations separate from the Honduran government. These zones self-govern many civil services and legal matters, but the bodies that oversee their operations—such as their commissions—lack public accountability and transparency. It is often difficult or impossible to access clear information about the governance commissions or the individuals responsible for decision-making within ZEDEs. Secretive Decision-Making and Information Withholding ZEDE-related policies, meeting minutes, and official actions are not consistently published or made available to the public. For example, there are reports of missing documentation on whether responsible commissions still exist or who oversees operations. This closed-door style fosters uncertainty and legal ambiguity about ZEDE activities. Legal Stability Guarantees and Investor Protections Concealed from Public Debate ZEDEs benefit from constitutional and international treaty protections—such as a 50-year guaranteed legal stability clause—that limit the ability of the Honduran government to alter or repeal ZEDE laws without facing expensive arbitration or lawsuits. These agreements are often complex and not transparently discussed in public or by local stakeholders, creating a layer of legal protection favoring investors over the Honduran public interest. Controversial Financial and Tax Arrangements ZEDEs operate with independent tax regimes designed to be low or zero tax zones to attract investment. While some operators claim adherence to anti-money laundering standards, there is significant concern from watchdogs about potential financial secrecy and increased money laundering risks, especially with cryptocurrency use in ZEDEs. Independent audits and regulatory oversight are limited or behind closed doors. Political Interference and Manipulated Judicial Processes The initial passing and continuation of ZEDE laws involved politically motivated changes to the judiciary and suppression of judicial dissent, reducing checks and balances. Such political manipulations undermine trust and transparency in how ZEDE legal frameworks were established and maintained. In summary, while ZEDE promoters claim regulatory improvements and some document publication, the zones' autonomous governance, lack of public accountability, secretive decision-making, strong investor protections shielded from democratic review, and financial opacity all contribute to a significant lack of transparency in their legal and financial dealings in Honduras. This lack of transparency fosters legal uncertainty, limits governmental oversight, and creates conditions conducive to corruption and exploitation within the ZEDE framework. The legal gaps that allow ZEDEs (Zones for Employment and Economic Development) in Honduras to hide financial transactions from public view include: Autonomous Legal and Financial Systems: ZEDEs operate with their own separate legal systems, including courts, tax regimes, and regulatory frameworks that are distinct from the national government. This autonomy enables internal management of financial transactions without the need to publicly disclose details according to Honduran national standards. Lack of Public Accountability and Transparency: The governance bodies overseeing ZEDEs, such as commissions or committees, function with little to no public reporting or transparency obligations. Their decision-making processes, financial dealings, and regulatory enforcement are typically conducted behind closed doors, shielding key information from public scrutiny. Confidentiality Provisions and Investor Protections: ZEDE laws grant investors strong legal stability guarantees, often including clauses that limit government interference and shield transaction details from disclosure. These protections enable opaque financial arrangements and restrict Honduran government and public oversight of these zones' financial activities. Limited Oversight by State Authorities: State police and judicial authorities are barred from freely entering ZEDEs and conducting investigations without permission. Thus, any irregularities in financial practices inside ZEDEs are difficult to detect or challenge by standard governmental auditing or law enforcement mechanisms. Utilization of Complex Legal Instruments and Loopholes: ZEDEs can exploit legal loopholes and special rules involving financial secrecy, shell companies, cryptocurrency use, and offshore financial structures that further obscure the origins and destinations of funds. Overall, these gaps in legal oversight, transparency requirements, and accountability mechanisms create fertile ground for ZEDE operators and investors to conduct financial transactions without public disclosure or effective regulatory supervision, fostering opportunities for corruption and abuse. These points align with broader recognized challenges in financial secrecy, where autonomous zones or entities with their own legal frameworks shield transactions from visibility, limit public access to financial records, and restrict government intervention. Juan Orlando Hernández and his brother Tony Hernández are both deeply implicated in major drug trafficking crimes, working closely with powerful drug cartels in Honduras. Tony Hernández Tony Hernández, a former Honduran congressman, was sentenced to life in prison in March 2021 in the U.S. for distributing tons of cocaine. He was central to trafficking at least 185,000 kilograms of cocaine destined for the U.S. over about 15 years. Tony bribed law enforcement officials, commanded armed security for drug shipments, and had connections with major drug traffickers including "Los Cachiros," a notorious Honduran drug cartel. He received millions in drug proceeds and laundered money for political campaigns, including those of his brother Juan Orlando Hernández. He was involved in ordering multiple murders linked to the drug trade. Tony collaborated with cartel leaders such as Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who gave Tony $1 million to support Juan Orlando Hernández's presidential campaign. Juan Orlando Hernández Juan Orlando Hernández, former President of Honduras, was convicted in 2024 in New York for conspiring with drug traffickers to traffic cocaine through Honduras into the U.S. He used his presidential powers to protect drug shipments, provide intelligence to traffickers on law enforcement activities, and facilitate the transport of cocaine. Evidence showed he arranged for heavily armed security for drug shipments and even paved roads to expedite drug transport. Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison for narco-bribery and drug trafficking conspiracy. Despite publicly pledging cooperation with U.S. counter-narcotics efforts, he secretly aided drug traffickers, including by alerting them to U.S. anti-drug operations. Los Cachiros and Cartel Connections Tony Hernández had close ties to "Los Cachiros," a powerful Honduran drug cartel involved in cocaine trafficking. The Hernández brothers used cartel proceeds to finance political campaigns and secure loyalty from military and police forces. Their activities included massive corruption, arms trafficking to cartel groups, and coordination of violence and assassinations. Summary Both Hernández brothers ran a violent, state-sponsored drug trafficking conspiracy. Tony Hernández was directly involved in trafficking, bribery, money laundering, and murder. Juan Orlando Hernández used his presidential office to facilitate drug trafficking through Honduras and protect the cartel networks. Their criminal enterprise was deeply intertwined with Honduran state institutions, including military and police forces, to ensure drug shipments passed unhindered into the U.S. This case exposed systemic corruption and the collusion of high-level government officials with international drug trafficking organizations in Honduras. If you want, I can provide more detailed information or focus on specific aspects like the trial, cartel operations, or political implications.
Expiatory Goat
2025-08-12 21:03:14 +0000 UTCJFC Zohran- please listen to Norm's message. I just walked out (well...electronically) of some horrible bullshit awful corporate Dem meeting, my first after leaving all of my clubs after October 7. If Zohran capitulates, it will totally break my heart.
Josie
2025-07-22 00:08:35 +0000 UTCNo criticism at all David, but it’s pretty crazy that twitter has turned Charlie Brown into “the guy with the football”
Horseloverfat
2025-07-21 04:32:36 +0000 UTC
