To all of our wonderful blogging companeros:
I just wanted to say that your strength love and support have been felt and greatly appreciated by me over these last two months. I have never really gotten to touch, taste and feel all of the love and support that´s out there. As trying as the present times are for me, I do feel -- for the first time in a long time -- that there are new possibilities to be more effective in front of me that weren´t there before.
A different world is possible. A better world is possible.
If for no other reason than all the crap that´s been thrown at FTW in the last two years we can see this as proof that we are making a difference and we are reaching people´s minds and hearts.
I can´t tell you all how great Carolyn Baker, Mike Kane and Stan Goff have been performing. In a way, my leaving a vacuum has created a void that they´re filling magnificently. The wonderful Jenna Orkin remains a blessing far greater than a mere mortal like me has a right to expect.
I´m not dead yet and I´m not out of the game. I´m evolving. And you can expect me to pop up like one of those gophers in a penny arcade machine, all over the place, just never again in the US. The world is now my country.
My love and gratitude to all of you.
Mike Ruppert
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Mike,
Sorry to see that you have, shall we say, skipped the country, but now you are on the outside looking in, as I am, and I guarantee you will get a whole new perspective. The lies seem so transparent from an external vantage point, which contrasts startlingly with the fog of propaganda that envelops my mind whenever visiting the US. It's one hell of a smoke-and-mirrors job, but FTW has been doing a wonderful job of cutting through the crap.
I hope you will regularly stay in touch through the FTW site or through this blog and give us your news and views.
Mike:
All I can say is Wow! I am sorry it had to happen the way it happen, but I am very happy for you to be moving on and having the intestinal fortitude to do what needed to be done. Thanks for all you have done and I am sure will continue to do.
Give em Hell... but find some peace.
Holy Shit, Mike! I've been reading your site every day for almost two years now, and felt like a friend, even though we have never met. I certainly understand the step you have taken and wish you all the very best. But, I have to admit, that I am bummed. It was a comfort to me that you moved to Ashland, only across the Cascades from our home. Now you are in Caracas! Man, that is going to take some getting used to. It will be real interesting to see how your perspective changes from there. One can only hope that it doesn't take too long to get set up and filing messages again. I sure hope that you are joined by many friends and I pray for your safety and peace of mind. My peace of mind, however, is shaken. Maybe we should all be getting passports...Take care, Mike. Kudos to the FTW staff. Please keep up the good work.
Mike,
My best wishes to you in the next stage of your life. Know that your courage and ethics has inspired many. And do tell Hugo Chavez, from me, that if he doesn't give you a good job, then he's a dummy - the Spanish word is "estupido" :-) (BTW, I'm quite fond of Chavez, if for no other reason than that he fearlessly speaks his mind. That's EXTREMELY rare for a politician of any stripe.)
I have not quite so negative a take on the US as you, but neither am I sanguine at the prospects for avoiding increasing fascism. One of the striking things about US government black ops - including and especially those that victimize Americans - is that almost never is there accountability. I find it fascinating that a member of the US Congress is (seemingly) more likely to get jail time or a ruined career than that we will even know the NAMES of the perpetrators of the US's dark deeds.
It is for this reason that I have urged 911 activists not to set their hearts on "bringing justice" to the 911 perpetrators, presumably after another investigation by agencies of the US Government. Any such re-investigation is likely to be yet another white-wash. As you yourself have said: "Where are you going to bring this (evidence; court action) to?"
I think it's more important that there be wide-spread recognition of just how corrupt the US Government is. Yes, many people have an inkling, but are in denial or are cowardly. However, there are just too many decent people who feel that, while things are bad, they can be made better, for me to give up totally on change from within. And no, they do not know even 1% of these dark deeds that you are aware of.
Should there come about a sufficiently great epiphany of how much evil their government has perpetuated, and how their tax dollars were used for those ends and thus, they have a certain measure of responsibility, we can THEN decide whether the populace in a sense deserves tyranny, via their acquiescence, or not.
I believe I sent a link to you long ago, but my thoughts along these lines were expressed in a post I made called "On Martin Luther and 911". ( See http://forums.therandirhodesshow.com/index.php?showtopic=59407&hl= )
Even though your new country is the world, know that you are a bona fide AMERICAN hero, and I just wish to God that the country had deserved you, by responding more affirmatively to your message.
Your (old) country may have failed you, but you did not fail it.
Be well and God bless,
Spero
I just recalled that a few months ago Wayne Madsen reported that Chavez is interested in holding an international 9/11 inquiry. If this actually happens (or has it already? -- I haven't heard news of this since), then the perfect person to head up the inquiry is close at hand.
Recently there is increased attention on 9/11. Bill Christison is the latest Significant Person to wake up. The problem is, they are not asking questions about the war games. To that end, I have been urging these people to shift their focus.
The interest is there, and we must strike while the iron is hot.
I have no illusions that Bush et al. will ever be tried in a court of law, but it is still possible that the Court of Public Opinion (i.e., an enraged populace) could drive them from power.
Certainly the world is going down the tubes, and there are big survival challenges bearing down on us. Nevertheless, exposing 9/11 could be a major catalyst for change, and I hope Mike will help keep up the pressure.
Mike,
You ever think about asking Hugo for a job ?
The idea of you being a foreign diplomat that the United States would have to deal with just struck me as brilliant on several different levels.
Take care -
Mike Tattoo
I just read "By the Light of a Burning Bridge." I am sad to learn of this happening. You will be missed, greatly missed, just as you are greatly admired. I have a Passport and have often thought this same thing. It may be the best decision. Why stay and be just another Ugly American - and now more so than ever! The heart of the USA is weak, and she is near cardiac arrest. Shock may be her only hope for stimulus and revitalization. Americans have fed her too rich and too greedy a diet, and have not exercised healthy activity to keep her strong. We are headed for a painful disabling demise. It could come suddenly, or it may weaken us until we can no longer fend for ourselves. Artificially replacing the damage is temporary. So then is transplantation our only hope for survival? Let a new healthy lifestyle lead us to turning the tables on corruption and discrimination. We must no longer accept fitness for a few. Wake up - localize - buy down and starve the system of your further support. We are consumers of democracy, and we have been spending without vision. To keep hope alive we must first demand of ourselves to make a change of "heart."
pierre has left a new comment on your post "Message from Mike Ruppert":
[ftw admin translates: thank you mike, you make me think more and more about 'the idiot' by dostoevsky. [pierre is not calling mike an idiot. if memory serves, which it doesn't very well, the book is about an innocent.] a role i know well. it's been mine for a long time. you have my admiration and my gratitude.
Merci Mike ,
vous me faites de plus en plus penser à l'Idiot de Dostoïevsky .
Un rôle que je connais bien : c'est le mien depuis toujours .
Recevez mon admiration et ma gratitude,
Pierre Monplaisir
This move caught me off gaurd, Mike. I'm another one of those guys whom you've never met, yet you've impacted me and my life considerably. Thank you.
You've made a very difficult decision. Please remember as the coming days turn into weeks that you have more support than you'll ever realize.
I look forward to see your work at FTW continue. I'm trying to navigate a large family and young kids through this mess and your sage efforts have been monumental in helping me to cut that path.
God Bless you and keep safe!
Dear Mike,
Good Luck to you, may the Universe guide and protect you. I couldn't help but cry when I read your latest messages. I've often thought you might have to come to this "evolvement". I had this odd feeling Oregon was temporary not even knowing all that FTW had been through, somehow I just knew it was temporary. I guess it's all temporary. Anyway now I'm just bawling! I feel like we've lost a friend and my heart aches. For some time I've wanted to leave here myself. I have a close relative who lives down under. I know someday, not too far off, I will end up there too. Where ever you go, please, please, please take good care of yourself and use great discrimination in who you let close. We love you for all you've done to change the world and wake people up. The Truth will never fade and there's always the beach. Love & hugs, mrs p (janns sister)
Best wishes, Mike. Your writings and fierce commitment to the truth have served as inspiration to me. Your words about the passivity of Americans sting, but I can fully appreciate what you say. There are stirrings of awakening, too late I fear.
SFL
Mike,
I cannot thank you enough for the integrity and courage that you have shown over the years. To stand up and be counted, whatever the cost, is something that we all need to do if our world (and not the greedy world of the elites) is to survive.
I wish you all the very best in your new venture. Coping in a totally different and new environment will certainly shake things up for you personally but I am sure you will revel in the new challenge.
Should you, in the future, decide to further your experiences, please try Australia. It may not be the perfect society (is there one, anywhere?) and the present Liberal Government of
John Howard seems intent on embarassing and humiliating most Australians by brown nosing the Bush administration, nevertheless this is a great place to be, and many who know of you would be delighted to have you in the country.
Once again my very best wishes to you.
Georgina R
Mike,
We have never met, but like so many posting here and thousands more who are not my life and perspective too have been radically altered by your life's work. I had begun to see that Carolyn and others were leading the charge since the burglary and knew that something was going on. Thank you for keeping us informed as I am sure you realize you mean a great deal to lots of folks. I met some of the FTW crew at Local Solutions here in NYC, and only now do I find myself regretting not taking a minute to interrupt you and say a quick hello.
With that said, you rock for heading to Venezuela. I have daydreamed of relocating there the last year or so as I continue to watch Chavez and the insane world swirling around him. As many have already mentioned you and Chavez would make a great pair. Would that fate would grant you some power and resources is this zany world.
Meanwhile, here's a Spanish lesson for you (it is an easy language to learn):
Bueno suerte en su nuevo medio ambiente. Como Ud yo he pensado en mi mismo como un citizen del mundo hasta mi tiempo trabajando aqui en los estados con mucho hispanohablantes. Ellos me ensenaron espanol. Un gran regalo! Tal vez yo puedo visitar y ayudar con sus lecciones.
Also, a link to a The Revolution Will Not Be Televised; a documentary on Chavez for those interested in learning a bit more about him and his efforts at resistance to the empire:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5832390545689805144&q=chavez+documentary&hl=en
Cheers,
Michael
Comandante Gringo has left a new comment on your post "Message from Mike Ruppert":
The person who recommended Australia to Mike Ruppert doesn't have a handle on what a police state actually is.
Fact is, Mike Ruppert would be totally at the mercy of the U.S. régime if he went to Oz. In Venezuela at least, U.S. agents are being countered by venezuelan and cuban agents, who have the full resources of the state and most of the people behind them. And so U.S. spoox don't have "home court advantage" there, like they do in ALL the anglo countries: Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc.; and the same goes for (in advance of the coming Revolution) the NATO imperial countries in Europa.
Mike went to the right country. Only Cuba would be more secure. But that's still a poor country (speaking narrowly).
So: may Marx be with you in Venezuela, Mike.
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the following comment is being published with the confidence that readers of "crossing the rubicon" are aware that the integrity and thoroughness of mike ruppert's research and references are more than a match for those of wikipedia.
Smiley073 has left a new comment on your post "Message from Mike Ruppert":
I, like so many of Mike's readers am extremely happy for him. But...
Please, oh please, check your facts before using something that could be regarded as propaganda. I am of course referring to the Mussolini quote.
If you have a look at the wiki reference to "corporatism", it clearly states that the Mussolini quote is most probably an "Internet hoax" (there is even a link to FTW on wiki). I am aware that this could be wrong, but from what I know, it does seem that this statement should not be attributed to someone like Mussolini without bullet-proof evidence.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporatism
I've read other things from Mike and his reporters, that I believed to be lacking the rigor of research. Even so, occasionally I refer back to Mike's site to get an alternative view of the world and to see if there is any new media worth purchasing.
I think everyone needs to check their world view every now and then. Don't rely on one source of information. I would still recommend FTW to anyone who is sick of the main stream media, and I would hate to see it go the way of the Dodo.
911 should have been a wake-up call for most people. If we can't learn from history then is there any point in us being here? I remember listening to Australian radio (ABC) a couple of days after 911, when the reporter made the point that there were elements within the US who were claiming that Arabs were responsible for the Oklahoma city bombing. Only a thorough investigation by the FBI was able to track down the real perpetrators. I didn't really think about it again until one and a half years later (thanks to the mind numbing propaganda). The investigation into anthrax debacle (again reported on ABC), and Mike's Oh Lucy time-line woke me from my slumber.
I'm sure Mike's heart is in the right place, but all reporters must be so careful when using "information" like this to make their case. So if you can afford to, don't get that newspaper subscription, purchase a subscription to FTW or buy some of the media.
Smiley
To Michael Ruppert, Citizen of Earth
Mike,
There's a saying among my people: a kick in the ass is a step ahead; and as far as my own experiences taught me, this happened to be true far more often than I would have expected. I'm still young, but it's me and my kind who this New World Order is after, that’s why I consider myself entitled to an opinion upon how things evolve around.
Mike, I am not at all a rich person, but your struggle certainly is commendable and deserves all the support I could give. I’m telling this in hope that other silent from-the-shadow watchers like me will come out into the light and start supporting FTW. That’s what I shall do. And while the Internet is still "free" and big as we know it, let’s see what we can do to help you on your journey too... You are not alone.
Live long and prosper!
A.P.
Post Scriptum
1. I think the burglarizing of your office was just a strong message for you, which you got right; and so they won a battle, but not the war.
2. I was born in an Eastern Europe country, where I spent my first 14 years in one of the most stupid communist regimes ever, until "democracy" came crushing upon me and my people. I roamed and lived across Central and Western Europe for about 4 years, till 2000, when I considered this would be enough roaming and I returned to the homeland... After another 3 years, I realized that changes in the hearts of people are really hard to make, and that their mentality obeys to the law of inertia, so away I went. I’ve been living 5,000 miles far from that country for almost 3 years now, in what is to me the most alien culture I could have ever picked. Still alive and well... and so will be you! The bottom line is that I guess I can tell I know how you feel, even though the reasons of our self-exiles are slightly different.
3. Please excuse any language errors that might have slipped in the text above and that are almost inherent to happen to the non-native English speaker who I am. Thank you.
Good luck and Godspeed. I hope to be joining you soon as a fellow expatriate American in South America.
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