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Navigating the Control Grid: Catherine Austin Fitts on Precious Metals, Independence, and Real Asset Ownership

In a recent interview with Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com, “The Solari Report” publisher Catherine Austin Fitts discussed her new publication “Plunder” and shared insights on the critical role of precious metals in combating what she describes as an emerging financial control system.

Fitts, who has consistently advocated for gold and silver investments, has seen her recommendations validated by gold’s recent
record-breaking performance. She warns that a sophisticated financial control mechanism is being constructed to facilitate asset transfer from the many to the few.

According to Fitts, recent developments illustrate this trend, citing the British Prime Minister’s announcement linking digital ID requirements to employment eligibility. This has prompted increasing public interest in keeping assets outside traditional financial systems, which Fitts suggests are showing signs of criminal and erratic behavior.

The appeal of gold lies in its simplicity and universal understanding, Fitts explains. She notes its ongoing remonetization, not only by central banks but also by various U.S. states that are now recognizing gold as legal tender. While silver has traditionally lagged behind, Fitts observes it’s now gaining momentum.

The current financial system’s troubling trajectory, according to Fitts, stems from its transformation into a control mechanism. She warns of a “digital concentration camp” scenario if an AI-integrated, fully digital financial system with mandatory digital IDs becomes reality. This shift follows extensive money printing, creating a scramble for control over real assets.

Fitts emphasizes that the era of expanding debt has concluded, likening the current situation to a game of musical chairs where participants compete for real asset control. She points to the push for programmable money as a strategy to extract real assets while establishing the control grid.

The discussion extends beyond financial concerns to broader societal issues. Fitts warns of health threats and emphasizes personal responsibility in food choices and healthcare decisions. Her “Plunder” publication examines various global plundering efforts, with particular attention to the United States, which she suggests is now facing its long-anticipated moment of exploitation.

To counter these challenges, Fitts recommends several strategies: increased cash usage, conscious health and dietary choices, avoiding financial support of adversarial entities, and acquiring tangible assets like farmland. She expresses particular optimism about gold, suggesting it’s entering a new bull market phase.

The risk of potential wealth confiscation makes physical possession of assets crucial, according to Fitts. She advocates for maintaining control over personal resources rather than relying on third-party custody. This approach extends beyond precious metals to include essential supplies and life necessities.

Real asset ownership, Fitts argues, offers protection against the developing control grid. She emphasizes the importance of
understanding and focusing on tangible assets rather than complex financial instruments. This strategy aligns with her broader message of maintaining independence from centralized control systems.

As financial markets experience unprecedented volatility and systemic pressures mount, Fitts’s insights suggest a crucial period of transition in the global financial landscape. Her recommendations focus on practical steps individuals can take to protect their wealth and independence in an increasingly digitized and controlled financial environment.