Posted on 09/30/2025 9:00:00 PM PDT by ransomnote
The article from USAWatchdog.com, published on October 26, 2025, features an interview with Martin Armstrong, a financial analyst, discussing his 200-page "Peace Proposal to Prevent World War III" report. Below is a detailed assessment of its veracity based on cross-verification with available sources as of October 26, 2025.
| Claim | Description |
|---|---|
| Trump-Armstrong Briefing | Donald Trump, as President in 2025, personally "called in" Armstrong for a briefing on Russia, leveraging Armstrong's "back channels," and requested a peace plan acceptable to Putin. |
| Ukraine Policy Inconsistencies | Trump rejected Tomahawk missile shipments to Ukraine but imposed Russian oil sanctions, provoking Dmitry Medvedev's "act of war" response. |
| Nuclear War Prediction | Armstrong's AI model "Socrates" predicted a "100% chance of nuclear war" two months prior. |
| Peace Proposal Details | Armstrong's report urges Trump to abandon sanctions, avoid NATO escalation, and partner with Russia on rare earth mineral mining to avert nuclear conflict and a potential Russian coup against Putin. |
| Geopolitical Risks | War with Russia would go nuclear, leading to U.S. defeat; China backs Russia to avoid being "next"; U.S. neocons are uniting Russia and China. |
| Claim Category | Veracity Level | Evidence Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Trump-Armstrong Briefing | False/Low | No independent confirmation from major news outlets (e.g., NYT, CNN, Reuters) or official White House sources. Searches on "Trump meets Martin Armstrong October 2025" only return the USAWatchdog article and Armstrong's own content. Armstrong's X posts (@ArmstrongEcon) criticize Trump’s Ukraine stance (e.g., October 5: "Trump is on the WRONG side... 1 step closer to WWIII") without mentioning a personal meeting. The report exists but is publicly offered, not a Trump-commissioned document. |
| Ukraine Policy Inconsistencies | Mostly True | Trump’s rejection of advanced missiles aligns with reports (e.g., MSN, ZeroHedge). Medvedev’s "act of war" quote on sanctions is accurate (ZeroHedge, October 2025). However, the article omits Trump’s pro-peace rhetoric, like his X posts on calls with Putin to avert WWIII. |
| Nuclear War Prediction | Speculative/Medium | Armstrong’s "100% chance" claim via "Socrates" is unverified and hyperbolic, repeated in prior interviews (e.g., September 27 USAWatchdog). Escalation risks exist per intelligence reports, but no mainstream source supports a definitive prediction. |
| Peace Proposal Details | True/High | Sanctions’ ineffectiveness is supported by economic studies. Russia’s ~10% share of global rare earths and U.S. reliance on China (80%+ supply) are factual. F-35 mineral needs (~920 lbs) align with defense reports. The proposal’s feasibility is speculative but grounded in supply chain logic. |
| Geopolitical Risks | Speculative/Medium | Nuclear escalation and Russia-China alignment are plausible per think tank analyses (e.g., CFR), but "inevitable coup" and "U.S. defeat" are untestable opinions. No evidence supports Armstrong’s specific framing. |
| Issue | Details |
|---|---|
| Source Bias | USAWatchdog is an alternative media site with a conservative, anti-establishment slant, often promoting fringe views and ads (e.g., "Spike Detox" supplements). Armstrong uses the platform to promote his conference and AI model. |
| Timing and Motive | Published amid U.S.-Russia tensions (e.g., Ukraine strikes), the article capitalizes on fears. Armstrong’s prior anti-Trump posts (October 5, 13) contrast with the claim of collaboration. |
| Lack of Balance | No perspectives from Russian, Chinese, or Trump administration sources. Mainstream analyses (e.g., Brookings) discuss de-escalation via diplomacy but credit established institutions, not Armstrong. |
| Armstrong’s Track Record | Armstrong, a convicted felon (1990s fraud), has a history of inaccurate predictions (e.g., 2015 "debt crisis"). His "back channels" claim is vague and untestable. |
The article is mostly opinion and self-promotion, with low veracity on its headline claim of Trump consulting Armstrong. The Trump-Armstrong meeting lacks any corroboration and contradicts Armstrong’s public stance. While some details (e.g., sanctions, rare earths) are fact-based, the nuclear war and coup predictions are speculative. Treat the article as commentary, not news. For balanced insights on U.S.-Russia tensions, consult sources like Reuters or the State Department. No evidence as of October 26, 2025, supports the core claim, though new developments could emerge.
You're a better person than I am. I fight within myself between contempt and outright irritation. Not a very charitable reaction, I know.
All but Philly.
I used to hop in the car and go instead of flying. Example I was in Florida had family that lived in Wash. State. Packed and hopped in car and drove. Along the way stopped to see friends in Oklahoma and California. On the way back would take a different route home and stop and see friends in Missouri and Georgia. Plus when younger could drive farther without having to stop. I once went from California to Florida in two days stopped for the night in Kansas. I did this when rest areas on interstates were still relatively safe. Today if I did the same travel I’d stop at a Bucees or WAWAs instead of a rest area due to the criminal element that has a tendency to hang out there. Now I did fly to Alaska instead of driving due to the unknown driving through Canada would have entailed at the time.
Fear, pity, or maybe pointing and laughing.
Personally, I try to just ignore them. Can’t really react the way I want to because despite my internet persona, I’m kind of a nice guy.
Your Brenden Dilley meme is great. I would add ‘medicine’ to his list.
Autopsies show lungs with small blue particles all over in people who wore the masks.
Chinese made poor quality to blame
In any any case covid virus is a lot smaller than the mask filter.
I had a renter around that time who wore a double filter OSHA mask when answering the door.
What about other Western provinces?
here’s dr Kirk Elliott on And We Know:
10.25.25: The GOLD Bull market will continue for a decade, Big moves on SILVER, FED info, Pray!
Potholders!!!!!
No matter how cool those knife handles look, they are HOT!
My fridge bought new (a Kitchen Aid) in 2009 was failing, running all the time. Making a few intermittent weird noises. Had the coils cleaned, did not help much. So I got a new frigidaire bought online. It was the only fridge that would fit my space but I love it. Freezer on the bottom which I always wanted and two french doors. I did not want to be left in the lurch this winter with the old one finally dying. The new ones have quiet evolved compressors, can barely hear it running.
Once you find it, fold it back onto itself (to the sticky side) by about 1/4" and do this after every use.
Who are you talking about?
People in Florida actually have dryers?
I presume you mean buying used is an excellent idea... It has served me well. I have a good relationship with the used appliance company, have used them for many years - although age is taking its toll on all of us. If I ask for service they will evaluate the parts and cost and advise me.
There are shysters in all walks of life. I trust them and accept their judgment in general; so far it has worked out well. The thing is, if I pay $75 for a clothes dryer and it lasts 6-8 years, what have I got to complain about? If it needs a belt and it seems worth it, I can do that - or just go for another one.
I forget what I originally paid for the first used Whirlpool refrig - certainly not much more than $200; about the same time a good friend bought a brand new frig for about $1500. In maybe 10 years their refrig failed and mine kept right on working. Afterwards he died and then his wife died - and my refrig kept on going. It was just earlier this year that I finally got another used Whirlpool refrig.
You takes your chances... no guarantees. It worked well for me in that case.
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