☕ Coffee with MarkZ - Highlights (08/06/2025)
Guest: Andy Schectman (Miles Franklin)
Source: PDK notes – not verbatim
🔔 General Tone & Intel
Intel remains quiet across the board — not much new news.
Speculation and hopes continue, but timing remains uncertain.
Some “truthers” say the RV is far off, others say “today is the day.”
MarkZ remains hopeful but cautious: “No one knows the exact timing.”
💬 Notable Comments
Some say gold-backed currency might not come until July 4, 2026 — Mark clarifies he didn’t say that, but was quoting Trump or Judy Shelton.
Judy Shelton reportedly said 50-year gold-backed bonds are expected by July 2026.
Reference to Ray Dalio warning about USD devaluation possibly triggering a return to the gold standard.
🏦 Banking & Economic Notes
A member reported their credit union in Tampa is ISO 20022 compliant and preparing for new account types.
Talk of NESARA/GESARA: some believe parts of it are already rolling out, even if not called that.
🇮🇶 Iraq Developments
Oil pumping to Turkey resuming “today or tomorrow.”
Kurdistan delegation in Baghdad pushing for payment of regional salaries (dependent on oil resumption).
Political chaos in Iraqi Parliament – a physical fight broke out between Sunni and Shiite members over council appointments.
Iraqi laws being finalized: oil & gas law, popular mobilization laws — signs that groundwork for RV is still progressing.
US military presence shrinking in Iraq — bases consolidating or closing.
🗣️ Trump & Speculation
Trump expected to make an announcement at 4:30 PM EST — unclear if it’s related to the RV.
Some speculate the RV won’t happen until Fed Chair Powell leaves next May, but many hope that’s not the case.
🤝 Closing Thoughts
Andy Schectman was a guest; listeners are encouraged to watch the replay for his insights.
Community jokes around: references to becoming millionaires like the Clampetts from The Beverly Hillbillies.