[Gene Eric]

>> been quiet

True. Very few public statements with the exception of his recent video — which seems to be a tacit declaration of war against the MSM

[HotHunt]

I believe it was in small part to signal to the military leaders that he was going to engage them in this mess to straighten it out.

He established the theme that the country was under siege and that foreign players were involved. Enough to invoke martial law.