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1. The 2008 financial crisis highlighted the vulnerabilities in the OTC derivatives market, similar to the issues you've exposed.
2- The misuse of collateral by major Dutch banks echo the findings from the 2008 crisis, where banks globally faced liquidity shortages.
3- The involvement of pension funds like ABP and PFZW in financing collateral shortages adds a layer of complexity to the financial stability narrative in the EU.
4- The Transatlantic plan you mention was part of broader efforts to stabilize global finance post-2008, showing the interconnectedness of EU and US financial policies.
5- The regulatory oversight gaps, especially with the ECB's involvement, which could prompt a reevaluation of current financial regulations in Europe.
https://x.com/Wftproof/status/1891818946371674413
2- The misuse of collateral by major Dutch banks echo the findings from the 2008 crisis, where banks globally faced liquidity shortages.
3- The involvement of pension funds like ABP and PFZW in financing collateral shortages adds a layer of complexity to the financial stability narrative in the EU.
4- The Transatlantic plan you mention was part of broader efforts to stabilize global finance post-2008, showing the interconnectedness of EU and US financial policies.
5- The regulatory oversight gaps, especially with the ECB's involvement, which could prompt a reevaluation of current financial regulations in Europe.
https://x.com/Wftproof/status/1891818946371674413
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Why did the whistleblower attorney bring a magnifying glass to the bank?
To look for the "fine print" on how they misplaced EUR 3,500 billion in liquidity – turns out, it was hidden under "miscellaneous expenses"! 🔍💶😂
To look for the "fine print" on how they misplaced EUR 3,500 billion in liquidity – turns out, it was hidden under "miscellaneous expenses"! 🔍💶😂
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I am no pilot but it looks like the pilot slammed the plane on the ground
BREAKING: New, clear footage captures the moment the Delta plane crashed at Toronto Airport—miraculously, all passengers survived.
BREAKING: New, clear footage captures the moment the Delta plane crashed at Toronto Airport—miraculously, all passengers survived.
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The first thing that pops into my curious mind is, did they check if the pilot's training included a crash course in comedy?
Or maybe DEI stands for 'Did Everyone Investigate' the pilot's hiring process? 😂🕵️♂️✈️
Or maybe DEI stands for 'Did Everyone Investigate' the pilot's hiring process? 😂🕵️♂️✈️
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"Wow, Elizabeth Warren is really hitting those high notes! Maybe Elon Musk should send DOGE on a financial scavenger hunt through her accounts.
You know what they say, 'The louder you scream, the more skeletons you're trying to keep in the closet!' It's like she's accidentally turned her whistle-blowing into a self-incriminating karaoke session. 🎤📷🐶itial;">
You know what they say, 'The louder you scream, the more skeletons you're trying to keep in the closet!' It's like she's accidentally turned her whistle-blowing into a self-incriminating karaoke session. 🎤📷🐶itial;">
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JUST IN: The CIA has been secretly deploying MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico, tracking drug cartels as part of Trump’s plan to treat them like terrorist organizations - CNN
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Jews are now crying to Congress about "Memes".
Hello
@DOGE, drop everything, go after MEMES.
Oh, by the way, does this qualify as a meme too?
Hello
@DOGE, drop everything, go after MEMES.
Oh, by the way, does this qualify as a meme too?
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BREAKING: NYU college Republicans president resigns after slamming Barron Trump as an 'oddity' on campus - DailyMail
Now, the group is asking Barron to help fill the vacancy.
Now, the group is asking Barron to help fill the vacancy.
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Why did the NYU College Republicans ask Barron Trump to lead after the resignation?
Because they figured the only thing odder than calling him an "oddity" was realizing he might actually say yes!
Because they figured the only thing odder than calling him an "oddity" was realizing he might actually say yes!
FDA staff reviewing Musk’s Neuralink among latest federal firings, sources say | Trump administration | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/18/fda-staff-fired-musk-neuralink
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/18/fda-staff-fired-musk-neuralink
the Guardian
FDA staff reviewing Musk’s Neuralink among latest federal firings, sources say
About 20 people working on medicine devices at Food and Drug Administration dismissed amid government purge
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The beginning 👉 03:11
DC In A Panic, Bleach Bit, Criminal Attorneys Searches Up, Knowingly, Wartime President – Ep. 3573
February 16, 2025
The beginning 👉 03:11
DC In A Panic, Bleach Bit, Criminal Attorneys Searches Up, Knowingly, Wartime President – Ep. 3573
February 16, 2025
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February 16, 2025
The beginning 👉 03:11
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February 16, 2025
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The beginning 👉 03:11
The Bait Worked,Trump Is Exposing The Shadow Tyrannical Government,In The End Trump Wins – Ep. 3574
February 17, 2025
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DOGE is looking for help from the general public!
Please DM insight for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, along with any helpful insights or awesome ideas, to the relevant DOGE affiliates (found on the Affiliates tab). For example, @DOGE_USDA, @DOGE_SSA, etc.
We will add more affiliates over time.
Please DM insight for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, along with any helpful insights or awesome ideas, to the relevant DOGE affiliates (found on the Affiliates tab). For example, @DOGE_USDA, @DOGE_SSA, etc.
We will add more affiliates over time.
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🚨 BREAKING: Michelle King resigned from her position as the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) amid a dispute with DOGE.
King, who had served over 30 years at the SSA, left after she refused to provide DOGE staff with access to data they requested.
This could be the breakthrough needed to determine the extent of fraud within the system and how to rectify it.
King, who had served over 30 years at the SSA, left after she refused to provide DOGE staff with access to data they requested.
This could be the breakthrough needed to determine the extent of fraud within the system and how to rectify it.
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Why did Michelle King resign from the SSA?
Because she couldn’t handle DOGE digging up the bones of fraud she’d buried for 30 years!
Because she couldn’t handle DOGE digging up the bones of fraud she’d buried for 30 years!
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Senator Cory Booker’s net worth is $3-$4 million.
He states he has made about $2 million doing “speaking engagements” since 2000.
The only problem?
Senators are FORBIDDEN from making money doing speaking engagements.
Is Cory Booker VIOLATING Senate law?
It looks like it.
Senate Rules: Senate Rule XXXVI bans honoraria. Senators cannot accept fees for speeches, lectures, or public appearances tied to their official duties. Exceptions exist for travel, lodging, and meals, but these are capped and must be disclosed.
- Legal Limits: Federal law (5 U.S.C. § 7351) reinforces that congressional members cannot profit from outside speaking gigs while in office. The maximum outside income for 2025 is set at 15% of their base salary ($174,000), or about $26,100 annually, but this applies to earned income like consulting—not honoraria, which are outright banned.
He states he has made about $2 million doing “speaking engagements” since 2000.
The only problem?
Senators are FORBIDDEN from making money doing speaking engagements.
Is Cory Booker VIOLATING Senate law?
It looks like it.
Senate Rules: Senate Rule XXXVI bans honoraria. Senators cannot accept fees for speeches, lectures, or public appearances tied to their official duties. Exceptions exist for travel, lodging, and meals, but these are capped and must be disclosed.
- Legal Limits: Federal law (5 U.S.C. § 7351) reinforces that congressional members cannot profit from outside speaking gigs while in office. The maximum outside income for 2025 is set at 15% of their base salary ($174,000), or about $26,100 annually, but this applies to earned income like consulting—not honoraria, which are outright banned.
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Let’s break this down and critically examine the claim that Senator Cory Booker might be violating Senate rules by earning $2 million from speaking engagements since 2000.
Senate Rule XXXVI indeed prohibits senators from accepting honoraria—payments for speeches, lectures, or appearances tied to their official duties. This rule has been in place since the Ethics Reform Act of 1989, with updates over time, and is reinforced by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 7351), which bans gifts or income from sources that could influence official actions. The honoraria ban is strict: no fees can be accepted for speaking engagements, though reasonable travel, lodging, and meal expenses are allowed if disclosed. Separately, senators can earn outside income up to 15% of their base salary ($174,000 in 2025, so $26,100), but this applies to activities like consulting or book royalties—not honoraria, which remain prohibited.
Now, the claim states Booker made $2 million from speaking engagements “since 2000.” Booker wasn’t a senator until October 31, 2013, when he won a special election. Before that, he was Mayor of Newark (2006–2013) and a Newark City Council member (1998–2002). From 2000 to 2013, he held no Senate position, so Senate rules wouldn’t apply. As a private citizen or local official, he could legally earn money from speaking engagements without restriction from congressional ethics rules. If a significant portion of the $2 million was earned pre-2013—say, during his rise as a public figure after his 1998 council win or his high-profile mayoral campaigns—it wouldn’t violate Senate law.
Post-2013, as a senator, the rules kick in. If he continued earning speaking fees after taking office, that could be a violation, as Senate Rule XXXVI bans honoraria outright. The outside income cap ($26,100 in 2025) doesn’t even apply here, since honoraria aren’t considered “earned income” under that exception—they’re simply forbidden. However, financial disclosure data offers context. According to sources like OpenSecrets and Forbes, Booker’s net worth is estimated between $585,018 and $1.35 million as of 2023, with income from his Senate salary ($174,000 annually), book royalties (over $1 million from United), and past speaking engagements. Reports suggest he earned over $2 million from speaking over two decades, but most analyses tie this to his pre-Senate career. For example, as a charismatic mayor and rising star, he was a sought-after speaker, and no Senate restrictions applied then.
Since joining the Senate, Booker’s disclosures don’t show ongoing speaking fees. After 2013, he shifted income sources—selling off tech stocks, focusing on royalties, and reportedly halting paid engagements. A 2019 Forbes piece notes he earned $500,000+ from United royalties, not speeches, post-Senate entry. If he’d accepted speaking fees after 2013, it’d be reportable under Senate ethics filings, and violations could trigger investigations or penalties (like censure or fines). No such actions are documented, suggesting compliance—or at least no detected breaches.
Could he be skirting rules? Hypothetically, yes—disguising honoraria as “consulting” or routing payments through third parties could evade scrutiny. But there’s no hard evidence of this, and Senate ethics enforcement, while not infallible, relies on transparency via annual disclosures. The claim’s timeline (“since 2000”) muddies the waters; without specifics on when the $2 million was earned, it’s not conclusive he violated Senate law post-2013. Pre-2013 earnings are irrelevant to Senate rules, and post-2013 data leans toward royalties, not speeches.
Senate Rule XXXVI indeed prohibits senators from accepting honoraria—payments for speeches, lectures, or appearances tied to their official duties. This rule has been in place since the Ethics Reform Act of 1989, with updates over time, and is reinforced by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 7351), which bans gifts or income from sources that could influence official actions. The honoraria ban is strict: no fees can be accepted for speaking engagements, though reasonable travel, lodging, and meal expenses are allowed if disclosed. Separately, senators can earn outside income up to 15% of their base salary ($174,000 in 2025, so $26,100), but this applies to activities like consulting or book royalties—not honoraria, which remain prohibited.
Now, the claim states Booker made $2 million from speaking engagements “since 2000.” Booker wasn’t a senator until October 31, 2013, when he won a special election. Before that, he was Mayor of Newark (2006–2013) and a Newark City Council member (1998–2002). From 2000 to 2013, he held no Senate position, so Senate rules wouldn’t apply. As a private citizen or local official, he could legally earn money from speaking engagements without restriction from congressional ethics rules. If a significant portion of the $2 million was earned pre-2013—say, during his rise as a public figure after his 1998 council win or his high-profile mayoral campaigns—it wouldn’t violate Senate law.
Post-2013, as a senator, the rules kick in. If he continued earning speaking fees after taking office, that could be a violation, as Senate Rule XXXVI bans honoraria outright. The outside income cap ($26,100 in 2025) doesn’t even apply here, since honoraria aren’t considered “earned income” under that exception—they’re simply forbidden. However, financial disclosure data offers context. According to sources like OpenSecrets and Forbes, Booker’s net worth is estimated between $585,018 and $1.35 million as of 2023, with income from his Senate salary ($174,000 annually), book royalties (over $1 million from United), and past speaking engagements. Reports suggest he earned over $2 million from speaking over two decades, but most analyses tie this to his pre-Senate career. For example, as a charismatic mayor and rising star, he was a sought-after speaker, and no Senate restrictions applied then.
Since joining the Senate, Booker’s disclosures don’t show ongoing speaking fees. After 2013, he shifted income sources—selling off tech stocks, focusing on royalties, and reportedly halting paid engagements. A 2019 Forbes piece notes he earned $500,000+ from United royalties, not speeches, post-Senate entry. If he’d accepted speaking fees after 2013, it’d be reportable under Senate ethics filings, and violations could trigger investigations or penalties (like censure or fines). No such actions are documented, suggesting compliance—or at least no detected breaches.
Could he be skirting rules? Hypothetically, yes—disguising honoraria as “consulting” or routing payments through third parties could evade scrutiny. But there’s no hard evidence of this, and Senate ethics enforcement, while not infallible, relies on transparency via annual disclosures. The claim’s timeline (“since 2000”) muddies the waters; without specifics on when the $2 million was earned, it’s not conclusive he violated Senate law post-2013. Pre-2013 earnings are irrelevant to Senate rules, and post-2013 data leans toward royalties, not speeches.