Imagine if PBS decided they wouldn’t air Donald Trump’s speeches live because they think you can’t handle his words. Instead, they’d broadcast it with a delay, giving their “experts” time to filter and dissect his message for you. Sounds dystopian? That’s exactly what happened in Belgium when the state-funded broadcaster RTBF (Radio-Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française)—essentially Belgium’s version of PBS—delayed airing Trump’s speech under the guise of protecting the public from so-called harmful rhetoric.
RTBF claims it was enforcing a “media cordon sanitaire”—a term they use to justify isolating and filtering content deemed too dangerous for public consumption. They argued that Trump’s words, labeled as racist, xenophobic, and inciting hatred, required their “interpretation” to prevent viewers from being influenced. In essence, RTBF acted on the belief that the public isn’t capable—or trustworthy or smart enough—to handle unfiltered truths. Or, more aptly, they want to keep them far away from
State-Funded Censorship: Filtering Democracy
This isn’t journalism; it’s censorship with a propaganda spin. RTBF, a taxpayer-funded broadcaster, claimed they weren’t censoring Trump but merely acting responsibly to “avoid trivializing or normalizing such remarks.” Translation: they’ve appointed themselves moral gatekeepers, deciding what ideas are acceptable to the masses.
This should set off alarm bells for Americans. This is the next step for NPR or PBS -screen political speeches for “dangerous” content before airing them. This is a clear example of the state-media complex stepping into the role of the thought police, dictating what can and cannot be heard.
Bouchez’s Fight Against the Media Cartel
Georges-Louis Bouchez, a Belgian politician, called out RTBF’s decision, “Who are these experts who determine good and evil?” he asked, rightly accusing them of overreach. Bouchez highlighted the growing trend of media platforms claiming moral superiority while eroding the principles of democracy by controlling narratives. “The RTBF information management is not the Ministry of Censorship and Propaganda,” he fired back. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
