#21 - David Webb - The Great Taking: How Banks Could Legally Seize Your Assets
Release Date: 10/01/2024
Counterpoint with Eddie Hobbs
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David Webb, author of "The Great Taking," in conversation with Eddie Hobbs, discusses the alarming vulnerabilities in the global financial system and how your investments could be at risk. Expect to learn about the legal changes that have quietly transformed property rights in securities, how banks can use pooled client assets as collateral for their own trading, and the explosive growth of the derivatives market. Webb explains the concept of "entitlement holders" versus direct ownership, and how central clearing counterparties concentrate risk in the financial system. This eye-opening...
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Jana Lunden, an activist and the founder of the Natural Women's Council, an organisation established to advocate for women's rights and address issues related to gender identity and education in Ireland, discusses the concerning infiltration of gender ideology and explicit adult content show to children in Irish schools. Expect to learn about the top-down implementation of controversial gender theories in education, the sidelining of parents from curriculum consultations, and the potential long-term impacts on children's mental health and societal values. Jana reveals how activist groups and...
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Professor Francis A. Boyle, the renowned international lawyer, professor at University of Illinois (previously at Harvard), and author of the Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989, discusses the origins and implications of COVID-19. His bill—universally accepted by both US Houses—was signed into law by President Bush Senior on May 22nd, 1990. Expect to learn about Boyle's early assessment of COVID-19 as a bioweapon, chilling parallels between the Gulf War Syndrome and the unfolding events since 2020, his insights into the development of the virus at the Wuhan lab, and the...
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Eddie Hobbs interviewed independent TD Mattie McGrath on June 25th at Buswells Hotel. During the interview, the Dáil debated Ireland's opt-in to the EU Migration & Asylum Pact—a decision permanently impacting Irish homogeneity. Pay attention to 10:00: Eddie dives into the structure of the Irish deep state. Matty McGrath shares his insights from his experiences in the trenches. This is essential viewing for anyone wanting to understand how Ireland truly functions and who is in control. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://x.com/realeddiehobbs Website:...
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Eddie Hobbs interviewed Ben Gilroy, founder of Liberty Republic political party, on June 25th at Buswells Hotel. During the interview, the Dáil debated Ireland's opt-in to the EU Migration & Asylum Pact—a decision permanently impacting Irish homogeneity. Ben Gilroy outlines in crystal-clear terms how to rebalance the Irish system in favour of real democracy. This is to mirror the Swiss system. This is to send regular polls directly to the Irish people to assist the National Parliament in making decisions. Ben also deals directly with issues in connection with the so-called sale of...
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Eddie Hobbs interviewed senior counsel Una McGurk on June 25th at Buswells Hotel. During the interview, the Dáil debated Ireland's opt-in to the EU Migration & Asylum Pact—a decision permanently impacting Irish homogeneity. Senior Counsel Una McGurk has actively opposed the EU Migration and Asylum Pact. She campaigned for a no-vote during the constitutional referendum, posted video clips, helped people write letters to TDs and Senators, and took action through the High Court. Una addresses the issues of the government's voluntary opt-in proposal to the pact. This interview...
info_outlineDavid Webb, author of "The Great Taking," in conversation with Eddie Hobbs, discusses the alarming vulnerabilities in the global financial system and how your investments could be at risk.
Expect to learn about the legal changes that have quietly transformed property rights in securities, how banks can use pooled client assets as collateral for their own trading, and the explosive growth of the derivatives market. Webb explains the concept of "entitlement holders" versus direct ownership, and how central clearing counterparties concentrate risk in the financial system.
This eye-opening conversation explores the historical roots of these changes, dating back to the 1970s, and the coordinated efforts to implement them globally. Webb shares insights from his testimony before state legislatures and the pushback he's encountered from the banking lobby.
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