BANK VISITOR: Today I get a call from the wealth manager at the Fort Worth location I go to all the time. I talked to her about a year ago about...the dinar and dong...The first thing out of her mouth was about the foreign currency. I said, ok, have you heard anything? She said, no but there's been rumblings, I'm going to get with my higher ups. I thought it was really funny the first thing out of her mouth was the foreign currency.
FRANK: Because she's heard something. She's not going to admit it to you.
BANK VISITOR: ...I said, do me a favor and find out what's going on if you can...She said I've got your number I'll give you a call...I got the feeling from this lady they've got some competition going on even within the banks themselves [for client business].
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Special guest host is Zester-Mark’s Son : Mark is on vacation until Wed. AM Feb. 14th
Member: Hi Zester !!! Hi Mods!!! Thank you for all you do
Zesster: This morning we will be going through the news of the day (boring news day so far) after which we will have a discussion about the difference between hardware wallets and hot wallets when it comes to keeping your crypto safe
Member: excited to learn about this crypto wallet stuff…… I am a novice
Member: I am really in need of information about XLM and Lobster wallet?
Member: Good Monday Morning to Zester, Mods and fellow RV’ers!
Member: Just waiting on the “go” so we can exchange and get on with life.
Zester: That is what we all want.
Zester: It has been a boring morning for RV news….Mr. C did check in this morning and has not yet been paid. I will be digging today and will hopefully have news by tonight,
Zester: Pops is hoping to have some things confirmed by this evening
Member: MM had the greatest banking story I’ve heard yet! If true we will be celebrating any min, hour, within days?
Member: I listened to Militiaman yesterday as I understood she did not exchange but was told it’s coming
Zester: I have not seen that yet…..if someone could send it to me….
Member: I just wanted to add that the lady on the phone with MM did NOT, exchange, but it’s set up and ready for it. they showed her the rate, they verified the currency.
There was a great bank story from the Simply Linn podcast where someone saw a rate of $2.40 on the bank screen….about a week ago.
Member: the simply linn podcast bank story was later updated, the bank teller had been looking at the Kuwait dinar rate. The correct one is the militia man recently on Saturday
Member: My WF manager tells me this chatter is real….but my Chase person says it is not real…lol
Zester we are constantly being thrown different information. They may be intentionally putting out mis information to confuse us. We know they have done this in the past. Put out false information to throw us off.
Member: Lots of good rumors and bank stories lately……we really must be close.
Member: Keep seeing it all happens in the next 72 hrs amd that was 48 hrs ago.
Member: Thanks Zester for filling in for “pops” You are an exceptional young man…..thanks for your crypto information….
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Saddam's Strategy to Outlast the United States in Baghdad: Urban Warfare and Destabilization
A Prolonged Conflict: Saddam's Strategy to Outlast the United States in Baghdad
Urban Warfare: Saddam's Bid to Neutralize US Superiority
February 12, 2024 - Baghdad, Iraq: As American and British forces draw closer to Baghdad, Saddam Hussein's strategy to prolong the conflict and outlast the United States appears to be taking shape. Drawing parallels to the Vietnam War, Saddam perceives Americans as averse to casualties, both military and civilian. His primary objective is maintaining power, not protecting Iraqi interests.
In the 1991 Gulf War, Saddam believed surrendering would lead to his overthrow by the military. This time, Iraqi forces have adopted a strategy of avoiding direct confrontation in open desert and concentrating their best units near Baghdad and Tikrit. As American and British troops approach the capital, Saddam intends to engage them in urban warfare to neutralize their superior air power and armor, causing higher casualties and generating civilian casualties.
This strategy aims to provoke political protest and international pressure to halt the U.S. offensive. The Bush Administration attempted to eliminate Saddam using air and cruise missile strikes, but failed. Now, American and British forces are moving towards Baghdad for a final confrontation.
Destabilizing Impact: US and Israeli Actions in the Region
US airstrikes and drone attacks have recently killed members of the Kata ib Hezbollah militia, prompting protests in Baghdad against US actions. Iraqi military spokespeople have denounced these attacks, and there are growing calls for the US-led coalition to leave Iraq.
The ongoing US offensive in Baghdad has had a destabilizing impact on various towns in Iraq. The implications of today's news foreshadow tomorrow's world, as the region grapples with the consequences of these actions.
A Struggle for Power: Saddam's Endgame
Saddam Hussein's endgame is clear: he seeks to maintain power at all costs. The human element of this story lies in the struggle between the US and Iraq, and the potential for further conflict in the region.
As the lines between technology and humanity blur in the form of drone strikes and urban warfare, the eternal dance of humanity with mortality continues. What new steps are being learned, and what's at stake in this ongoing conflict?
In conclusion, the situation in Baghdad remains tense as Saddam Hussein employs a strategy aimed at prolonging the conflict and outlasting the United States. The impact of US and Israeli actions in the region continues to be felt, and the potential for further destabilization looms large.
During monetary policy review, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on February 8 proposed additional use cases for central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot projects.
To make it attractive and increase the adoption of CBDC, Das said that the digital currency would be programmed to help cater to specific end uses and also make it usable in areas w