"To The Winner Go The Spoils."
Trump's response when asked about the piracy of Venezuelan assets including oil and gold.
It is also relevant in regard to American resources deflected to Trump. He was elected by MAGA, therefore he believes he is entitled to all the spoils of America which includes Billions in theft and graft.
In Trump's mind, he owns America and can take whatever he wants. Trump is a terrorist.
The coined phrase re: The Spoils was first made by Senator William Marcy in 1832 –
"To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy."
The phrase was directed toward Andrew Jackson who stacked the White House with loyal party supporters. It was not about piracy of resources – it was about ruling as an Oligarchy. Given Trump does not know that Jewish Bolsheviks created Communism, I doubt he knows what an Oligarchy entails. But his ignorance is what makes him so dangerous.
According to Iran, no agreement with the US is underway. The Agreement that is close to being finalized is between Iran and Oman regarding specific routes thru the Strait and fees. With full opening only when the US removes its blockade and leaves the region. Right on target, crude's drop into the mid $70's has collapsed and Brent is back to $83ish. The Spoils. A gift to Witkoff and Kushner. Not an Economic statement as some espouse, but yet another manipulated market graft.
Soldiers stranded on Navy vessels report horrific conditions as they languish adrift. Thousands of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have remained at sea months beyond their scheduled deployment. Soldiers are reporting moldy showers, broken toilets, food rationing, defeated morale, and meals that have been reduced to half a cup of rice and two tortillas. By contrast, entertainer Hegseth spent $2 million on Alaska King Crab, Herman Miller recliners (starting price $8700 each), and fruit baskets… according to expense reports. The Spoils.
Hegseth spent $93 billion in one month. That takes a lot of work… What his spree left off the expense bill was help for the soldiers risking their lives.
Trump has declared that those leaking the 'military weapons depletion' will be rounded up and spend a long time in prison. The source would be the Center For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) funded by the US government, Carnegie, Gates, Japan, Open Society, Dalio, Amazon, Chevron, etc. which would reveal that Soros Open Society and the US government operate in conjunction as party to the leaks. The Spoils. CSIS produced the chart that is slithering across social media and Reuters. I seriously doubt Trump will indict any of these pundits.
Because of massive backlogs on weapon productions in the US, the DoD is now buying weapons and components from the UK, Germany, and Poland for a premium. While the Pentagon is asking for $83 billion, the government backlog with Lockheed is over $230 billion. The completion date for THAADs is 2032. Air Force E-4B mission systems contracts will be completed in 2037. A Raytheon contract is for sale to 31 different countries, including Israel, with expected completion by December 2027. In other words, giving 31 countries leverage before the US would be Hegseth's commitment as a patriot. Payments to contractors are made at 'performance points.' Per a record of lies. And yes, the leak is reality and Hegseth is attempting to pass the buck instead of taking command.
While testifying before Congress on June 14th, Hegseth claimed our stockpiles were super doper and it was all fake media. In April Hegseth declared that it could take years to build up US weapons shortages. Most recently, Hegseth said the information blip was the fault of Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg while meeting at Camp David. Passing the buck to the lesser ranked Secretary is exactly the opposite of military training. The buck stops with the ranking general.
Stephen Feinberg of Jewish persuasion is a billionaire co-founder and CEO of Cerberus Capital. Feinberg has a Bachelor's degree in Politics. What he does not have are any valid military experience, economic experience, analytical or intelligence experience. What he does have is money as in pay for play. The Spoils.
There should be a George Carlin routine on this: a media entertainer and a billionaire walk into a bar. The Trump regime is this pathetic and makes for good fodder in Iran, China and Russian circles.
So, what happens now with Iran? Cuba? Greenland? China? When the blustering suddenly stops and manufactured lies become the meme – his base continues to dwindle. Risking a depletion of weapons on a depletion of strategic reserves would be catastrophic for America. But it is more than that. Trump needs the legacy more than ever as he faces possible impeachment should democrats surface in the midterms. The disgrace will trickle down and his children and grandchildren will become the seeds of their father.
Iran will face Israel now that the vast majority of US bases across the Middle East regions have been destroyed or incapacitated. IF/When Iran and Oman open the Strait to limited traffic, the move will push the US Navy into a wall – bombing any ship will be their graveyard. Iran has the upper hand – Israel is also on its last leg of weapons – and their Pariah status will seep across the globe as they become persona-non-grata. Bulldozing Gaza to get rid of the evidence is hardly an act of resolve.
The Spoils of all barbarians are always ultimately redistributed. Cooler heads will prevail. But the pain will linger for decades to come.
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Helena Glass is Former CPA & Series 7, with emphasis in Real Estate and Financial Planning. Two brains in one: former Bronze Sculpter and Danseuse. Visit the author's blog.
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