Professor Wall and the Secession Minstrel discuss multiple stories which seem to all point to the reality that the National Divorce phenomenon is fast approaching in Canada. What does Justin Trudeau’s threat against Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe say about tensions between Ottawa and Saskatchewan? What is the real thrust of Danielle Smith’s recent moves legally and politically in Alberta and how is Trudeau’s response further fracturing the relationship between Ottawa and Alberta? What does the recent surge in popularity and rise in separatist rhetoric from Quebec’s leading separatist party, the Parti Quebecois, mean for Quebec’s prospects for secession in the near-future?
Links:
(Trudeau doesn’t rule out arresting Moe; won’t backtrack on carbon tax hike): https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/trudeau-doesnt-rule-out-arresting-moe-wont-backtrack-on-carbon-tax-hike/53092
(This premier is building walls to keep Ottawa out — and may have the political capital to do it): https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/this-premier-is-building-walls-to-keep-ottawa-out-and-may-have-the-political-capital/article_9f0b27c6-f8f1-11ee-8950-1762dca8da06.html
(Danielle Smith punches back against Justin Trudeau — again): https://calgarysun.com/opinion/columnists/bell-danielle-smith-punches-back-against-justin-trudeau-again
(Once-moribund Parti Québécois is resurgent, but support for independence staying flat): https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/quebec/once-moribund-parti-qu-b-cois-is-resurgent-but-support-for-independence-staying-flat/article_f483e324-d9b5-5abc-94e0-6073d1308d9d.html
(Parti Québécois leader pledges referendum, claiming Ottawa poses ‘existential threat’): https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/quebec/parti-qu-b-cois-leader-pledges-referendum-claiming-ottawa-poses-existential-threat/article_1d83061c-02d1-5a41-9ad1-fced7d181abe.html
(New Brunswick Free Province Project): https://www.nbfree.ca/
(“Economics in One Lesson” - By Henry Hazlitt): https://store.mises.org/Economics-in-One-Lesson-P11168.aspx
Professor Wall and the Secession Minstrel discuss the largely unnoticed news out of Florida that the Sunshine State’s Chief Financial Officer is putting the wheels in motion for gold and silver to be recognized as legal tender and the CFO’s reference to taking this step to protect against the collapse of the dollar. Is this another indication that preparations are going on inside Florida for the state to chart it’s own path as the Empire collapses?
Links:
(Gold and silver could become official currency in Florida, state's top financial officer says): https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/money/gold-official-currency-in-florida-inflation-crypto/77-dbc78fbd-3713-4df3-add5-c575fb23a056
(The Best and Worst States for Sound Money): https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2024/12/04/the-best-and-worst-states-for-sound-money-2/
Professor Wall and the Jester discuss a prediction from the great geopolitical forecaster and analyst Martin Armstrong that the Democratic Party is due to split up in the near-future. Is there evidence on the ground politically which reinforces Armstrong’s prediction? If so, why is it happening? What would the long-term benefits be of a Democratic party split-up? Why would the Republican party NOT benefit long-term from this?
Links:
(2025 Economic Outlook with Martin Armstrong): https://rumble.com/v5r469t-2025-economic-outlook-with-martin-armstrong.html
(Election results, 2024: State legislative veto-proof majorities - Ballotpedia): https://ballotpedia.org/Election_results,_2024:_State_legislative_veto-proof_majorities
(The timing of Lieberman's death is awfully convenient for the Deep State): https://keepgovlocal.substack.com/p/the-timing-of-liebermans-death-is
(Vermont Progressive Party Meets in Barre for Annual Convention): ...
Professor Wall and the Secession Minstrel discuss a number of different news stories which, when analyzed inside the bigger picture, point to a rather disturbing conclusion. Are the Elites putting pieces in place to take resistance out of the electoral realm and into more dangerous realms? What should Secession believers watch out for in order to avoid being labeled as scapegoats as a result of these Elitist machinations? Is there ways that these Elitist plans could end up backfiring on them for the benefit of the people?
Links:
(War-Gaming for Democracy - By Elliott Ackerman): https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/03/war-game-constitution-trump-biden/677779/
(Military Coup Simulation Reveals Potentially Dangerous 2024 Outcome for Donald Trump): https://www.lewrockwell.com/political-theatre/military-coup-simulation-reveals-potentially-dangerous-2024-outcome-for-donald-trump/
(Newsom calls special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California): ...
To replace the normally scheduled podcasts for this week, the Professor pens a short piece pointing out how the delusional imperialist rhetoric emanating from many different world leaders is actually a sign of the impending collapse of the 200 year old "Age of Centralization" which has brought widespread suffering and catastrophic results to the world over the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries. For all believers in secession this should be a greatly encouraging sign. https://keepgovlocal.substack.com/p/the-impending-end-of-the-age-of-centralization
This piece from the Acton Institute speaks very much to our views here at "On This Terrestrial Ball" on what the relationship should be between family and the workplace. Here we always says that "Family Comes First". That means occasionally we will have gaps in our publication schedule when we need to tend to matters which affect family. However we are still committed to spreading the word on the causes which are important to the everyday people so that EVERYONE will be able to put family first in the not-too-distant future and it is why we value your support so much! Be a rebel, raise a family and show & tell the family how much you love them! https://rlo.acton.org/archives/124383-your-job-is-not-your-family.html
Professor Wall welcomes retired radio host and colorful commentator Brian Wilson, to “From Steal to Secession AM” to discuss the question of how much longer the American people can put up with the deteriorating domestic situation. At what point will the American people realize that merely electing politicians who look like outsiders does not lead to any meaningful change and that they must take back control themselves?
