Controligarchs

1. The Rise of the Controligarchs: A New Breed of Global Elite

"Using the most conservative estimates, the combined personal net worth of the characters in this book tops $1 trillion (that is with a t). But the awesome power and staggering influence at their fingertips is worth far more."

Unprecedented wealth concentration. In recent years, a small group of ultra-wealthy individuals has amassed enormous fortunes and influence. These "Controligarchs" include figures like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and George Soros, whose combined net worth exceeds $1 trillion.

Global impact. Their wealth gives them the power to shape global policies, markets, and public opinion. They can:

• Bankrupt entire nations
• Create new markets
• Influence elected officials
• Control major industries

Beyond traditional oligarchy. Unlike previous oligarchs, these new elites seek to impose an unprecedented system of control not just in one country, but worldwide. They leverage technology, philanthropy, and global institutions to advance their agendas.

2. Billionaire Philanthropists and Their Hidden Agendas

"Gates's business model works like this: Bill Gates personally invests his money in some new venture. Then his foundation pours millions (or even billions) into ensuring that his venture takes off."

Philanthropy as strategy. Billionaires like Bill Gates use charitable foundations to advance their business interests while cultivating a positive public image. This approach allows them to:

• Influence global health and agriculture policies
• Invest in companies that benefit from their philanthropic work
• Avoid taxes while maintaining control of their wealth

The Good Club. In 2009, Gates convened a secret meeting of billionaires, including Warren Buffett and George Soros, to discuss global issues. Their top priority: population control.

Controversial initiatives. Gates and others have invested heavily in:

• Vaccines and birth control in developing countries
• Genetically modified crops and alternative proteins
• Digital ID systems and surveillance technology

3. The Great Reset: Exploiting Crises for Control

"COVID-19 was known as an anticipated risk," the WEF narrator stated plainly, and "so is the digital equivalent."

Opportunistic reform. The World Economic Forum, led by Klaus Schwab, saw the COVID-19 pandemic as a chance to implement sweeping changes to the global economy and society. Their "Great Reset" agenda includes:

• Stakeholder capitalism
• Digital transformation
• Green energy transition
• Global governance

Pandemic preparedness. The WEF and its partners, including Bill Gates, had conducted pandemic simulations like Event 201 just months before the COVID-19 outbreak. These exercises emphasized:

• Mass surveillance
• Centralized control
• Censorship of dissenting views

Economic transformation. The pandemic response led to:

• Massive wealth transfers to the elite
• Increased corporate consolidation
• Acceleration of digital technologies

4. Digital Currency and ID: Tools for Financial Surveillance

"A digital ID—like a QR code in your phone's digital wallet scanned by a restaurant hostess—provides a point of entry for this unprecedented level of access to personal information."

Cashless society. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are being promoted as a solution to various problems, including:

• Cybersecurity threats
• Financial crime
• Climate change

Privacy concerns. Digital currencies and IDs would allow unprecedented monitoring of individuals' financial transactions and personal data. This could lead to:

• Social credit systems
• Financial "cancellation" of dissenters
• Government control over spending

Blockchain technology. While some see cryptocurrencies as a way to resist government control, the WEF and central banks are working to co-opt blockchain for their own purposes.

5. The War on Farmers: Reshaping Global Food Production

"Gates and his affiliates already control the commercial inputs (and intellectual property) of agriculture—the genetically modified seeds, the fertilizers, and the herbicides and pesticides. Now he wants the land."

Agricultural transformation. Billionaires and corporations are pushing for dramatic changes in food production, citing climate change and sustainability concerns. This includes:

• Restrictions on traditional farming practices
• Promotion of genetically modified crops
• Investment in lab-grown and plant-based meat alternatives

Land acquisition. Bill Gates has become one of the largest farmland owners in the United States, raising concerns about the concentration of agricultural resources.

Resistance movements. Farmers in countries like the Netherlands and Canada have protested against new environmental regulations that threaten their livelihoods.

6. Mainstream Media Manipulation and Censorship

"Trust your local officials, trust us here [at CNN], trust a news source that you know and trust to be honest about this—they're doing their jobs, they're doing it right."

Media consolidation. Six major corporations control the majority of mainstream media outlets in the United States, leading to a narrow range of perspectives.

Billionaire influence. Figures like Jeff Bezos (owner of The Washington Post) and Laurene Powell Jobs (major stakeholder in The Atlantic) have significant control over major news organizations.

Censorship and narratives. Social media platforms and mainstream outlets have increasingly engaged in:

• Content moderation (censorship) of dissenting views
• Promotion of official narratives on contentious issues
• Labeling alternative perspectives as "misinformation"

7. China's Influence and the Threat to Democracy

"Controligarchs, such as the Good Club members and the Big Tech titans, with very few exceptions, are CCP apologists too."

Economic entanglement. Many Western billionaires and corporations have deep financial ties to China, influencing their stance on human rights and geopolitical issues.

Authoritarian model. Some Controligarchs admire aspects of China's governance system, including:

• Centralized control
• Rapid implementation of new technologies
• Social credit systems

Technology transfer. Western companies have aided China's technological development, sometimes at the expense of their own countries' interests.

8. The End Game: A Dystopian Vision of the Future

"Their end game, it seems, is to achieve total control by exporting American wealth and jobs to China while importing a form of Communism and corruption that spells doom for the rest of the world."

Transhumanism. Some Controligarchs envision a future where technology merges with human biology, potentially creating a new class divide.

AI and automation. The development of artificial intelligence and robotics could render large portions of the population "useless," according to some elite thinkers.

Global governance. The ultimate goal appears to be a world where national sovereignty is diminished in favor of a centralized, technocratic system of control.

Resistance strategies. The author suggests ways for individuals and societies to resist this dystopian future, including:

• Supporting local businesses and agriculture
• Reducing reliance on Big Tech platforms
• Advocating for privacy protections and decentralized systems

Last updated: August 27, 2024