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Freemasonry and Why it Matters

Bjork Lesnar
Part 1: Freemasonry and American Politics – An Overview In a 1961 speech, President John F. Kennedy warned the American people of the all too real dangers of secret societies. “The very word secrecy,” he said, “is repugnant in a free and open society, and we are as a people, inherently and historically, opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings.” JFK's words have perhaps never been more timely. Even so, they are only half true. The politics of a truly open society should be free from any and all clandestine influence. Yet, America has never been an open society – particularly in the corridors of political power. It is nigh impossible to study American history (honestly at least) without inquiring into the role of secret societies – particularly Freemasonry, and Masonic offshoots – in our culture and history from the eighteenth century on. Freemasonry, to condense an obscure and controversial history, is an occult tradition that traces its own origins to the Knights Templar of the First Crusade, and the religious mysteries of the ancient world. As the story goes, these secret doctrines were preserved by secretive guilds of medieval stone masons, and eventually evolved into secret societies called Masonic lodges, which became a fixture of upper-class society in Western Europe during the Renaissance and early modern period. During the colonial period, Freemasonry and adjacent Western European occult traditions such as Rosicrucianism and Illuminatism (the philosophy of the Illuminati) also established themselves in North America. Freemasonry is a hierarchical institution, divided into 33 degrees of occult initiation, which – as notable Masonic authors boast – employ a complex network of religious symbolism in order to obscure true Masonic doctrines from the unworthy and unenlightened. %%IMAGE-ATTRIBUTION-freemason_structure%% The influence of Freemasonry in American history is attested in the symbolism so conspicuously emblazoned across our national capitol. The physical layout of Washington DC and its monuments bears evidence of a Masonic influence in its city planning. Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the French engineer appointed to oversee the city planning of the capitol, was in fact a Freemason himself. The cornerstone of the US capitol building was laid by Masonic lodges on September 18, 1793, and Masonic religious motifs dominate the capitol city, from the Washington Monument to the IRS headquarters. %%IMAGE-ATTRIBUTION-masonic_irs_statue%% And, of course, there are the familiar, yet alien, images on the back of the one dollar bill. On the right hand, an eagle grasping an olive branch, and a bundle of arrows (a fasces, from which fascism takes its linguistic derivation), with a banner reading E Pluribus Unum (Out from Many, One) clutched in his beak. On the left, the eye in the pyramid, perhaps the most famous symbol of Freemasonry besides the square and compass, underscored by the Latin Novus Ordo Seclorum – New World Order, or New Order of the Ages... A significant share of our Founding Fathers, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Chief Justice John Marshall, were active Freemasons. In fact, since revolutionary times, more than a third of US presidents from 1776 to the end of the 20th century have been Masons. Woodrow Wilson, a Freemason, signed the Federal Reserve Act in 1913, entered America into WW1, and, of course, presided over the founding of the League of Nations – a forerunner to UN-style globalism. FDR, another Freemason, presided over the introduction of Masonic iconography to the one dollar bill. Law enforcement and the court system have historically been steeped in Masonic influence – a troubling conflict of interest, considering that Masons of the seventh degree are sworn to conceal each others' secrets, and to “espouse [a Fellow Mason's] cause […] whether he be right or wrong," under penalty of mutilation and death (“to have my skull smote off, and my brains exposed to the scorching rays of the meridian sun...”) (Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor, p230) Nor has Masonry ceased to be a political force, as the fingerprints of secret societies and their elite ideologies are all over our public life. In a speech delivered on September 11, 1991 – eerily, ten years to the day to the 9/11 attacks – H.W. Bush infamously used the phrase “New World Order” to describe the post-Cold War global paradigm, characterized by projection of American values and geopolitical interests all around the world in the name of “democracy.” His son, George W. Bush was openly a member of the Skull and Bones secret society at Yale – a quasi-Masonic society which, according to scholar Anthony C. Sutton, had connections to the Bavarian Illuminati from the 19th century. It was under his administration that the United States pursued a disastrous policy of neocon-style globalism, and installed the modern American surveillance state following 9/11. Furthermore, Barack Obama has been pictured wearing Masonic jewelry, as an enhanced scan of his hand in a 2008 Newsweek special reveals. Since 2020, the phrase “New World Order” has been bandied about freely by the likes of Lori Lightfoot, the medical police state of the Australian government, the aptly named World Government Summit, and Joe Biden himself. Masonic symbols also appear to be embedded in the corporate iconography of Google. %%IMAGE-ATTRIBUTION-masonic_symbolism%% Perhaps even more concerning, powerful Masonic offshoot groups have taken on increasingly sinister tones. Writing in 1972, foundational Satanist Anton Lavey claimed that “Masonic orders have contained the most influential men in many governments, and virtually every occult order has many Masonic roots.” (The Satanic Rituals, p44-45) Even if we are very charitable, and grant that the Masonic ideal is a basically moral enterprise (a doubtful assertion), the occult secrecy of its rituals, beliefs, and oaths of allegiance make the institutions of Masonry conducive to corruption – “good intentions” notwithstanding. Despite the rhetoric of Masonry's proponents, who claim that the aim of Masonry is simply “to make good men better,” there is compelling proof that Masonry is more than some benign humanist fraternity, but an elite secret society with globalist ambitions. In conspiracy theory circles, Masonry is often casually associated with the globalist elite in general, and its cadre of shills, spooks, and social engineers. But what has Masonry to do with the politics of America today? The very nature of secret societies makes assertions to this effect inherently difficult to prove. This should not be surprising. Although the writings of Freemasons from previous centuries are now widely available, we have little access to the logs, registers, and internal literatures of contemporary Masonic and quasi-Masonic societies, and are thus reliant on historical extrapolation and circumstantial evidence to draw conclusions. Yet, this should not dissuade us from research. To the contrary, it is all the more vital to persist in inquiry into this inherently challenging topic. The lack of clear public conversation on the matter of Freemasonry makes it difficult for the public to make any accurate assessment of its political import. The very topic of secret societies tends to elicit a raised eyebrow from the average man. This is hardly surprising, considering that history courses in both public and higher education completely omit the influence of Masonic secret societies on America's history. Moreover, the political establishment and media industrial complex collude together to silence, or at least play damage control against, any speculation on secret cabals, false flags, globalist conspiracies, or elite occultism. As a result, one of the most important, and least recognized, political divides in our country is between those who understand the historicity of secret societies, and those who don't. The purpose of this series, Freemasonry and Why It Matters, is to provide an evenhanded exploration of the primary literature of Freemasonry, and to produce from this literature a sketch of Masonry's influence in modern history, and its political agenda. It is not the author's intention to slander Masons past or present, to allege some particularly sinister dealings at the local Masonic lodge in your city, or to negate the achievements and contributions of individual Freemasons from various walks of life, but simply to let the words, writings, and deeds of the Freemasons speak for themselves. Both famous and notorious figures throughout history have been associated with Masonry, from Mozart, Bach, and several Apollo astronauts, to KKK founder Nathan Bedford Forrest, and deranged dark magician Aleister Crowley, who was expelled from the Masonic organization Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in 1899. It is impossible to paint such a wide assortment of men in one broad stroke. Because religious tolerance and freedom of association are cornerstones of American civilization, participation in various cults, sects, and secret fraternities is a constitutionally protected activity... but only up to such a point where such religious activity does not interfere with the law or the impartial operation of government. Imagine, for a moment, the furor that would ensue if the public learned that politics in Washington DC were compromised by the Church of Scientology, with its science fiction mythology, fringe psychotherapy, and pseudo-scientific speak regarding “Thetans” and psychic reprogramming... In fact, this very thing happened in the 70s. In a criminal conspiracy codenamed Operation Snow White, over 5000 operatives from the Church of Scientology conspired to infiltrate various administrations of the federal government in order to destroy unfavorable data on the organization and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard. This resulted in FBI raids and criminal convictions. Yet, American politics for several centuries have been demonstrably shaped by a much older, far stranger cult, which claims divine origins in the mists of antiquity and (as subsequent entries will demonstrate) a global political mandate. This passes beneath public notice, generating hardly a smidgeon of controversy, or even inquiry. There are no law enforcement investigations, no public exposes, no convictions. Why? The answers are complex, hard to swallow, and potentially earth shattering. Perhaps at no point in history has American civic life been more beholden to special interest groups, oligarchic power players from the corporate world and, as this series intends to demonstrate, secret societies. It is altogether unfitting for any free people to be governed by a ruling class which, publically professing the dogmas of the masses, in private adheres to the philosophies and doctrines of a politically powerful religious cult, whose membership, rituals, and degrees of initiation are deliberately shrouded in the darkest veils of secrecy. The very future of our republic may depend on how we respond – indeed, whether we respond at all – to the serious conflicts of interest created by secret societies in our political sphere. The next article in the series Freemasonry and Why it Matters will consider the influence of Freemasonry in early American politics, particularly exploring the writings of the Founding Fathers on the topic.
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Down on Skid Row | A MUST SEE SKID ROW EXPOSÉ | Muckraker Report

Thomas Hicks
Located in the middle of Downtown Los Angeles, Skid Row is one of the largest homeless encampments in the United States. The area covers roughly 50 blocks (3 square miles), and it is estimated that between 4200-8000 souls call the streets of Skid Row home. Tents line entire city block sidewalks, drugs are used and sold openly in broad daylight, and there exists a constant threat of being robbed or worse. The streets of Skid Row are as raw as it gets. On Skid Row, what you see as a casual passerby is only the tip of the iceberg. Muckraker has gathered never before seen footage from inside a few of the tents to show you what life is like underneath the canopy. Muckraker brings you this footage without any prefabricated narrative or politicized spin—just a raw glimpse of what goes down on Skid Row. DISCLAIMER: Full disclosure was given to all interviewees as to the purpose of the interview and the intended use of the footage.
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Eyewitness account from the southern border | Muckraker Report

Thomas Hicks
In 2021, during the first year of Joe Biden's presidency, nearly 2 million illegal immigrants were apprehended at the U.S. southern border, the second-highest annual total ever recorded. To put that number into perspective, a city with a population of 2 million would be the 5th largest city in the U.S. As I write this article on April 14, 2022, the Biden Administration is on the verge of dropping Title 42, the public health order put in place during the initial COVID-19 outbreak, which has helped curb illegal immigration into the United States. Title 42 prohibits entry into the United States when the Director for Disease Control believes "there is a serious danger to the introduction of [a communicable] disease into the United States." and has allowed for the expulsion of hundreds of thousands back to their native lands upon arrival. Not only will dropping this order mean more illegal immigrants are dropped off in towns across the U.S., but even more will attempt to cross illegally, knowing they will face a lesser chance of deportation. It is important to note that this organization is not casting blame on the migrants crossing illegally. Instead, the fault lies squarely with the Biden Administration for allowing mass illegal migration for political gain. Scattering millions of illegal immigrants across the United States who have little to no money, do not speak English, and have not been adequately assimilated is a recipe for disaster. There is nothing humane about the current process either. Allowing the United States southern border to turn into a free for all comes with a litany of issues. Human smuggling cartels are emboldened, law-abiding foreigners are incentivized to risk their lives crossing into the United States illegally and the lives of those living along and securing the southern border are at risk. It is not only women and children crossing the border. Every day border patrol apprehends MS-13 and other gang members. And, despite border patrol's best efforts, many thousands slip through into the United States unvetted. It is simply impossible to man the entire border. To make matters worse, the current administration is doing everything possible to mitigate the security measures already in place. We traveled down to the southern border ourselves to witness first-hand the situation as it was on the ground. Contrasting Joe Biden's statements with the first-hand footage we shot proves that the Biden Administration is engaging in a widespread propaganda campaign about the situation on the southern border.
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Mass railway looting in Los Angeles | Street Shorts

Thomas Hicks
To give some context, the area this was filmed at is the heart of an ongoing railway theft spree. This has been happening for months and was only recently brought to the public's attention. Under Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, many of those arrested for railway theft are back on the streets within 24 hours. Almost none of those arrested are ever prosecuted. According to Gascón this is due to "insufficient evidence." In a recent letter from Union Pacific to Gascón on Dec 20, 2021, it was revealed that over 90 containers are compromised per day. The letter goes on to state that despite over 100 railway theft arrests having been made, Union Pacific has NOT ONCE been contacted about follow up court proceedings, meaning prosecution is non existent. Finally the letter states that there has been a 160% increase in railway theft over the last year. None of this should come as a surprise, it is the direct result of a weak and woke District Attorney who puts the whims of the leftwing mob (a vocal minority) above the general welfare of the people of Los Angeles. After Gascón was sworn in as Los Angeles D.A, he issued "Special Directive 20-07" which listed a host of misdemeanor offenses which were to be declined or dismissed before arraignment. The offenses include trespassing, disturbing the peace, driving with no license or a suspended license, making criminal threats, drug possession, drinking in public, loitering to commit prostitution and resisting arrest and more. Cities and states that put wokeisms before rule of law will remain in a death spiral and scenes like this will continue to be the norm. How much worse will it get before the people of Los Angeles wake up from their stupor and do something to stop their city from collapse? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Muckraker (@realmuckraker)
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Crossing the Biden Border | Muckraker Report

Thomas Hicks
In less than one week during September 2021, over 15,000 migrants crossed the Rio Grande river into the United States. Muckraker (formerly known as Revenant Republic), brings you an exclusive first-hand account of the Rio Grande crossing as experienced by the migrants.
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Illegal immigrants released into the U.S. with ankle trackers

Thomas Hicks
Exclusive video obtained by Muckraker shows illegal migrants being released into the United States wearing ankle trackers. This was filmed in downtown McAllen, Texas. In the video, the migrants are walking from a Catholic charity to the central bus station across the street. As you will see, it appears that this particular group boarded a bus to California. This is the last stage of the Joe Biden human trafficking pipeline. Bus loads of illegal migrants are shuttled to major cities across the United States, released, and many are never heard from again, hence the ankle trackers. pic.twitter.com/k442qyur3J— Muckraker.com (@realmuckraker) September 16, 2021
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Illegal migrants praise Biden and denounce Trump minutes after crossing

Thomas Hicks
The following footage was captured in La Joya, Texas minutes after a group of migrants from Nicaragua entered the country illegally. Migrants claimed that they came to the United States because Joe Biden is president, and then said that they would not have made the journey if Donald Trump was still in office. This is first-hand proof that the crisis on the southern border is, at the very least, exacerbated by the rhetoric of President Biden and the globalist cronies that control him. Migrants fresh off the Rio Grande river expressing their support for President #Biden and their dislike of President #Trump. One of the migrants said that if Trump was still the president, he would not have made the journey to the United States. #border #illegalimmigration pic.twitter.com/2Snazsm99g— Revenant Republic (@revenirrepublic) August 19, 2021
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A "mostly peaceful" conversation with ANTIFA | Muckraker Report

Thomas Hicks
Filmed on July 17th, 2021, where ANTIFA had gathered outside of Wi Spa in Los Angeles, California. Recently, Wi Spa allowed a transgender man to reveal himself in the spa's women's section, leading to public backlash and demonstrations against the spa's decision. ANTIFA, and presumably other allied movements, gathered in support of the spa and moved against any perceived counter-protestors. Two weeks prior, ANTIFA gathered at the same location and was involved in a bloody exchange with religious counter-protestors. Videos taken that day show ANTIFA bashing a man's head with a skateboard and chasing down reporters whom they presume to be their enemy. ANTIFA is known to stalk, physically assault, and even attempt to murder those who openly oppose them. While it may seem ridiculous to take these people seriously, what must be remembered is that those displayed in this video are mere, to quote Vladimir Lenin, "useful idiots." It is big tech, big media, and politicians who continue to actively subvert the American people with a Marxist doctrine, allowing ANTIFA to proliferate. Twitter removes the account of a sitting president but allows countless local ANTIFA chapters to maintain accounts, despite constant threats of violence against other groups and specific individuals. The left-wing media continue to insist that January 6th was the biggest threat to "democracy" in the history of America while never daring to whisper the word "ANTIFA". During the 2020 presidential debates, Joe Biden said ANTIFA was just an idea. Shortly after the riots that erupted after the death of George Floyd, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez took to social media to help raise money for Unicorn Riot, a far-left media outlet with open ties to ANTIFA.
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Inside George Floyd Square | Muckraker Report

Thomas Hicks
In the early 1950s, Czechoslovakian Communist Jan Kozak wrote a manual that demonstrated how a representative government could be transformed into a communist dictatorship. Kozak explained how the communists in Czechoslovakia used a strategy of applying pressure “from above” and “from below” to seize power without firing a single shot. According to Kozak, pressure from above is the pressure exerted by the state in the form of policies and legislation that expands the power of government. Pressure from below is the pressure exerted by revolutionary movements that appear to be backed by public support. Pressure from below in the form of strikes, demonstrations, and even threats is used to justify the centralization of power in the hands of the state. These two pressures combined were used in Czechoslovakia to usher in a communist regime legally. Under the pretext of “social justice,” socialist politicians in the United States continue to usurp power. Any opposition to the big-government agenda is labeled as “racist” and discredited by the left-wing media. This pressure from above is coupled with pressure from below in the form of demonstrations and riots conducted by Marxist revolutionary movements. Under the guise of fighting racism, radical leftists have rioted, looted, and taken over entire city blocks within the United States. Rather than condemn an illegal insurrection, politicians continue to fan the flames of racial hatred and use identity politics to divert attention away from the real problems facing the American Republic. Muckraker, formerly known as American Gadfly, has obtained exclusive footage from within "George Floyd Square," an ongoing occupation of East 38th street and Chicago in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the time of this video recording on the dates of May 24th and 25th, politicians had ignored and even condoned the illegal insurrection for almost a year. Our video footage shows proof of pressure from below in the form of footage of the occupation as well as man-on-the-street interviews of Marxist revolutionaries and useful idiots. This footage is contrasted with pressure from above in the form of politicians who essentially support the revolutionaries' demands. In the name of "fighting" racism and white supremacy, Marxist pressures exerted from above and from below threaten to destroy America's history, police, and borders. Watch the footage yourself and decide if there is indeed communist pressure from above and pressure from below. You alone will be the judge, and you alone will be the jury.