By A. Dru Kristenev ——Bio and Archives--January 11, 2024
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Although the book was written in 2008 before the election of a contrived “everyman” candidate, Barack Hussein Obama (aka Barry Soetoro), it wasn’t until we began seeing the final stages of the dollar’s demolition that the prophetic nature of Gold Baron hit home. And I’m the one who wrote it.
All along, the influence of George Soros, arbitrager, who had already demonstrated his agility at crashing currencies--the British pound in 1992 and the Thai baht to start--building his personal wealth by billions, was being proven. His Open Society Institute (1979) had weaseled its way into Eastern Bloc countries, undermining government, education and culture with fake environmental “saves,” women’s healthcare (abortion), dumbed down curricula, and LGBT agendas (the rest of the alphabet was added years later).
Look at the list of Eastern European countries where his foundation was operating as of 1989, the year he caught my attention: “Albania, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine...” (Brendan Murphy, The Atlantic, July 1993) Add to this the long list of African and Eurasian nations where Open Society infiltrated and has been influencing politics and culture for decades.
That was after he had been identified by the Romanian press in 1989 as a fellow national and arms dealer who provided weaponry to the insurgents that deposed Ceausescu. Soros was also an offshore hedge fund manager whose investors were primarily oil-rich Arabs.
If some of this information is just now reaching readers, it’s no surprise despite these facts being woven into the 2008 pre-election infonovel Gold Baron, which included Soros’ initial funding of MoveOn.org as a major donation collector for Obama’s run at the presidency that cleverly hid the foreign contributors from media eyes… not that they bothered to look.
Sometimes even authors can wear blinders to their own efforts. Watching how the path to the final stages of America’s demise had been activated decades ago, it wasn’t until now that it became obvious to what extent we’d chronicled Soros involvement almost 20 years ago at the prompting, diligent efforts, and insights of our legal researcher, Toddy Littman.
Certainly, the tentacles of Soros machinations were mentioned in my writings over the last decades--having followed him since coming across the Romanian reports in 1989-90--but it took the United States reaching the brink of financial collapse for the well-developed plans he’d laid to remind me. (As as addendum is an excerpt from Gold Baron describing what an enigma Soros appeared to be before compiling--hand over the years adding to--our research.)
Obama was Soros’ tool to begin the fast-track demise of the dollar while he manipulated the price of gold, which is expected to hit highs of $2300 an ounce (spot averaged $800 in 2008) influencing production as a shareholder in an array of international companies. This from 2007: “Gold shareholdings were led by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold with 407,474 shares with a value of $33.7 million. Other major gold mining company equities holdings include AngloGold Ashanti, 36,292 shares valued at $1.37 million; 148,058 shares of Barrick Gold with a total value of $4.3 million; and 60,900 shares of Newmont Mining valued at $2.38 million.”1
Other holdings at the time were: Gammon Gold, Goldcorp, Iamgold, Kinross, Northern Orion Resources, and NovaGold.2 Take into account inflation to calculate what current value these shares would have.
Newmont Mining played a key role in shutting down operations of rich deposits, like the one in Rosia Montana, Romania, letting the locals starve by barring access to the region’s main employer.3 After setting the stage for gold’s role in the global marketplace, he conveniently divested himself of company shares, a tactic Soros has often used in commodity manipulations. Petrobras comes to mind in his oil meddling.
It was all in Soros’ unrelenting effort to displace the U.S. dollar as the prime reserve currency, leading to replacing the petrodollar with other more easily manipulated forms of exchange, building his fortune to an unassailable level of influence and control. Why else sponsor Obama to force a “green” agenda on the U.S.A.? To diminish oil revenue and subsequent clout.
Soros is considered to be Number 4 of the five highest paid hedge fund managers of all time. Buying attorneys general and secretaries of state was an additional aspect of the scheme to keep the dollar and republic-destroying politicians in office that, ultimately, direct power under the radar to serve his purposes.
What was instituted through Obama by design from Soros’ proxies buying him and political offices? Check this list:
• R.E. market crash
• Government Healthcare (ACA “Obamacare”)
• Quantitative Easing
• Arab Spring that impacted the price of oil
• Rise of ISIS “ “ “ “ “ “
• Declining domestic oil production--cutting oil leases (BP Gulf oil spill as a PR driver)
• Stimulus sponsoring alternative energy that never came to pass. (Obama’s alternative energy cabal)
• Environmental Regulation expansion gutting coal-fired power, mining, drilling, grazing rights
• National Monument expansion; Feds usurping millions of acres, making resources off limits to production
• Vastly increasing illegal immigration by gutting Border Patrol, restricting ICE enforcement, using climate change excuse for influx of migration--the first “Beast” and caravans invading through the Southern Border
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All of the above (and more) was by design to weaken and eventually crash the U.S. dollar, opening the nation, all its resources and land to virtual theft by our federal government, billionaire globalists, and foreign nationals seeking to divvy up the wealth and power of the United States. It is for this reason that it was imperative that Soros-backed hacks made certain the 2020 election was shutdown in the dark of night and stolen, to forward the scheme under an increasingly dementia-ridden, compromised and corrupt Joe Biden.
Soros is a loner when it comes to political and market manipulation--he did refer to himself as “god”--but he has no compunction in making it appear that he is partnering with other self-promoted elitists, the Klaus Schwabs and Bill Gates of the world. This man and his well-groomed sons will never cede an ounce of control to any other individual or organization. How he strategically directs pawns through funding numerous anti-human “philanthropic” foundations, non-profits and NGOS is masterfully employed. The list is monumental and includes--Tides Foundation, Democracy Alliance, Institute for International Economics, American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee, Human Rights Watch, Center for American Progress, International Center for Journalists (multiple other media orgs), and the Big Green group of environmental activists, which many organizations are tied to funders Carlyle Group, Democracy Alliance and, of course, Open Society Foundation (née OSI), which are affiliated, controlled and/or funded by Soros.
Soros has donated $32 Billion to progressive organizations over the years, and has been a leader in funding Catholic charities and NGOs that have been aiding the invasion of millions of illegal immigrants across the southern border. He’s also directed $15 Million into the coffers of agencies supporting pro-Hamas protesters filling the streets since the heinous October 7, 2023 attack on Israeli citizens.
Note that references are partially drawn from our initial research conducted up to 2008 when Gold Baron was first released, and is only retained in PDF form since a number of the sources have been deleted from the internet. (As an aside, does that add to the confidence one might have in AGI’s vast collection of data that’s gleaned from the scrubbed, censored internet?) There are also links that go to ChangingWind.org, which is now an archive site for Toddy Littman’s insights going back to 2008.
Certainly Soros isn’t the only major manipulator acting in international affairs, but he is the one who has been an unmarked force behind loudmouths claiming influence like Barack Obama, John Kerry, Al Gore, Joe Biden (Chinese agent), the Bushes, Clintons, and all the petty players from Pelosi to Schumer and McConnell. The list of up-and-comers who think they’ve learned from the master, like Fink, Dimon, Griffin, Zuckerberg, Cook, Gates, Murdoch et al, have none of the finesse and guile of Soros. Even Xi Jinping doesn’t match him in subtlety, though he’s highly effective exploiting Elon Musk, financing his endeavors that ride the fence between good and evil.
China may be the obvious antagonist of the West, outwardly orchestrating its devastation by every manor of warfare--economic, chemical, biological, electronic, informational, and, in the end, probable kinetic--but the CCP has also felt Soros’ influence when it comes to commodities and currency maneuverings.
There are two types of tyrants vying for control over average citizens of the world--those who believe the inhumane concept that humans are the virus on the earth, and those who believe in nothing and use execration of humanity to build wealth and power. Ideologues and control hogs, both are egocentric to whom God is marginal or non-existent. In the final analysis, not a smart bet.
1. Soros Fund holdings favor Aluminum Corp of China, CVRD, gold stocks, 8/15/2007, Dorothy Kosich, retrieved from Mineweb (PDF) http://www.mineweb.net/mineweb/content/en/mineweb-usa?oid=25124& (site is gone)
2. Ibid
3. Excerpt from Blockage of Keystone echoes eco-activists/Soros’ obstruction of Romanian gold, A. Dru Kristenev, 5/28/2014
“A little background. Soros owned a sizeable chunk of Newmont Mining at the time (19%, I believe) which owned a piece of Gabriel Resources which had already sunk $300 million into the project, so he was virtually threatening his own company. Soros had also illegitimately influenced the Romanian government through financial pressure applied by his Open Society Institute operating in the country to pull support for the project which they had previously given the go-ahead. Ask yourself why he’d do such a thing? In order to promote the rising cost of gold and growing his investment. Even PBS was a participant of his propaganda machine by airing his one-sided “documentary,” “Gold Futures.” ”
SourceWatch--Soros (this page highly truncated from the original accessed in 2008)
Excerpt - Gold Baron (2008), A. Dru Kristenev
Chapter 1
Anthea Keller’s frustration level was rapidly ascending to a threshold beyond which she was certain she would simply explode, bits of her brain scattering through the universe, never to reconvene as functioning synapses again. Not that it was functioning now. Since slamming down her laptop would only damage a valuable tool that held half of her life’s secrets, she flipped the textbook closed with a vehemence that satisfied her need for violent action. Math was never her strong point and Quantitative Research was driving her rapidly toward seriously contemplating a holiday in a mental institution. After finishing her master’s degree a year ago, she and her new husband decided that if she was going to do it, now would be the time to tackle a Ph.D. Slapping the side of her head, she derided herself as an idiot for thinking she would have any use for a “piled higher and deeper” in education. Hell, it’s all mind control and class management anyway. She genuinely wondered if she was only wasting her time and money. Yeah, well the alphabet after your name makes everyone else think you’re intelligent, whether or not there’s any truth to the assumption.
Gary, her husband, had embarked on his second career as a foreign language professor at a local college, specializing in French, Arabic and Russian. He had retired from a big city police force where he’d worked a special unit, and now was far happier dealing with students rather than terrorists. Though he was fond of saying that there really wasn’t much difference between the two. She, on the other hand, left the field of newspaper publishing to settle in a fairly rural area and ply her trade as a public relations agent and freelance journalist. She still speculated as to why she decided to advance her academic achievement after reaching forty, hmm, something. No, she knew part of it was just to prove to herself that she could accomplish the feat at her age. It certainly wasn’t about to up her pay grade since she was self-employed. Slowly inhaling through her nose, she made an effort to calm herself and, standing, stretched then walked away from the paper that was due the next day, knowing that she’d just have to come back to finish it later. She hadn’t taken two steps before the phone rang, which, in her way of thinking, was a respite even if it was a solicitor. Which actually might be a good thing-- then she’d have someone to yell at. Looking at the caller ID, she noted that it said ‘private.’ Must be Toddy. Everyone else hardly bothered with privacy issues these days, though it was more necessary now, probably, than ever before.
She picked up the handset and almost before she finished saying hello, he blurted out the question most pertinent to him at the moment, “Have you heard about the newest purchase by some ‘anonymous’ billionaire at private auction?” “Can’t say I have,” she replied casually, knowing full well that she would get not only a thorough description of the article but also a history and maybe even a philosophy lesson to boot. “I haven’t always been absorbed by how the ridiculously wealthy spend their money. Should I be interested?” Stupid question.
“Oh yeah. This is an artifact that is legendary among the ‘elite,’” and he stated that with exaggerated emphasis, “or ‘enlightened,’ as they’d prefer us to think of them. So far as I know, and all I know is fable mysteriously shrouded in the mists of time, this development could be telling.” Toddy had a tendency toward hyperbole and fanciful language despite the fact that he’d never bothered to obtain a college degree. Frankly, he hadn’t needed one. His brilliance was evident to every professional, entrepreneur or theoretician he’d encountered over the years.
“Go on…”
“From what I’ve gleaned from my readings, this object has been surreptitiously passed from one of the noble class to another throughout the ages, always to signify a transition of the brandishing of power to the next successor. It’s said to be thousands of years old though it’s hard to find an actual description of it. Kind of like the Umim and Thurim that was a part of Aaron’s priestly vestments that was lost from the Tower of Antonia during the Roman administration of Judea before the fall of Jerusalem. Anyway, when the successor takes possession of it, those within a supposed ‘inner circle’ consider it to be a sign of an upcoming coronation of sorts.”
“You lost me. This artifact is passed down from generation to generation and is a symbol of someone having some sort of power? Is that right?”
“Yup,” he agreed, “that’s about the size of it.”
Slightly exasperated since she still didn’t know any more than when they started the conversation, “So, what is it?”
“To the best of my knowledge, which in this case is rather limited, it is basically a map of our solar system devised of outrageously fabulous gems and gold.”
“And?”
“Its antiquity is supposedly tied to Solomon’s Temple. Anything to do with Masonry and the illuminati are always somehow traced back to that one glorious point in time, according to the people who believe all this is of import.”
“So, you’re saying that this is part of some long lost treasure from Solomon’s Temple that is apparently revered by the conspiratorial Masons, or has an illuminati connection,” Anthea flatly stated. “Well, that’s the theory. But I don’t believe that this buyer purchased it because he’s part of any so-called Masonic or illuminati scheme. He’s interested in the symbolism of owning it. Rather like, by taking possession of this revered object by whatever means, it infers his place as virtual monarch… the one who is inexorably destined to rule.”
“So, who is this guy?”
“Well, I’m not certain yet, though I have my suspicions. The whole thing is just rumor after all, though it seems verified that the item was sold at private auction outside London just a couple of days ago.”
“Do they know the price tag on this little bauble?” she asked.
“Above 40 million euros.”
“Well now you know the world is coming to an end when immense purchases are measured in euros and not dollars anymore,” she chuckled.
Generally serious, Toddy continued, “It’s not so far from the truth. The dollar is losing ground to the euro and the yen. Gold is climbing at a fantastic rate. It’s my contention that the two are related. Someone and/or some entities are pushing gold values through the roof expressly to devalue the dollar and weaken the U.S. economy. And, I think the purchaser of the solar plat and King Midas are the same.”
“Why would anyone want to weaken our economy? What’s the point?”
“Power, pure and simple. By bringing the economy into a slump in an election year of this magnitude, the one backing the gold surge is looking to back a puppet as well. There is no one in line for the presidency and the state is sliding rapidly toward a socialist bent. Capitalism is on the outs with the Congress that’s currently seated and it’s highly possible to move even further to the left if this broker gets what he wants. And what he wants is more power. That’s it. When you have more power than you need all you can do is covet more. Hence, the purchase of the symbol of passing the scepter to the next king. And, oh yes, he believes in a king and that he is the heir apparent. He has been working diligently to reinstate the feudal code. Face it, we’ve been reinventing serfdom over the past half century or more without anyone taking any particular notice.” Toddy finally paused to take a breath. “Whoa,” was all Anthea could say. “Maybe it’s time we did some research on the gold market and who you think is backing the demise of the dollar…”
“Oh, it’s far more than that. It has to do with hedge funds and using gold and gold production as leverage against the falling dollar, manipulating the collapse of some currencies in favor of the real value of the commodity and making governments vulnerable to outside influences that will drive their markets into the dust, thus leaving them susceptible to economic raiders and vultures. And the people unable to create enough wealth to even feed and clothe themselves properly.”
“Wait, wait, wait,” she stopped him. “Too much information. You know I can’t keep up with you, particularly since I have a limited--no, make that totally inadequate--grasp of all things monetary. Well, I can count change.”
He laughed at the usual self-deprecating humor that was Anthea’s hallmark.
“Look, I have to finish some bookwork for a research methods class tonight. Let me mull over what you’ve been talking about and see if I can get the gist of it. Maybe you can e-mail a thumbnail sketch of your major points so I have a better understanding. Then we can move on to the next step.” “Sure,” he said. “I think you’ll find this whole thing fascinating. But I also think that once we delve further, you’re going to see what I do.”
“And, what’s that?” she asked with some trepidation.
“That we are truly on the precipice here. This isn’t conspiracy theory. This is someone with a real ability to wield an unholy power that can bring this country to a grinding halt,” he stated with grim meaning. “I think it’s up to us to do something.”
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Former newspaper publisher, A. Dru Kristenev, grew up in the publishing industry working every angle of a paper, from ad composition and sales, to personnel management, copy writing, and overseeing all editorial content. During her tenure as a news professional, Kristenev traveled internationally as a representative of the paper and, on separate occasions, non-profit organizations. Since 2007, Kristenev has authored five fact-filled political suspense novels, the Baron Series, and two non-fiction books, all available on Amazon. Carrying an M.S. degree and having taught at premier northwest universities, she is the trustee of Scribes’ College of Journalism, which mission is to train a new generation of journalists in biblical standards of reporting. More information about the college and how to support it can be obtained by contacting Kristenev at cw.o@earthlink.net.
ChangingWind (changingwind.org) is a solutions-centered Christian ministry.