RealityZone.com | Unfilltered News - Compiled by G. Edward Griffin - July 31, 2009

US: GDP falls for 4 straight quarters, the first time that has happened since 1947. Media headlines, however, focus on fact that decline is less than expected, which spins the story into a message of "recovery." Reuters - 2009 July 31 (Cached)

Obama's approval rating now at the lowest ever recorded for a president. This makes him extremely dangerous as he ponders what shattering event could cast him in the role of "savior." Will a mere pandemic be sufficient? Rasmussen 2009 July 31 (Cached)

Genetically-modified foods have no independent studies of their performance or safety because it is forbidden in seed sales contracts. The only studies published in scientific journals are released by the companies that produce the GMOs. But don't worry. Corporations wouldn't lie, would they? Scientific American, August issue, posted 2009 July 31 (Cached)

US: Swine Flu vaccine will contain mercury-based thimerosal, a preservative that many scientists and doctors believe is linked to autism and other neurological disorders. Washington Post 2009 July 30 (Cached)

5.6 million illegal aliens to be covered under Obama healthcare program. But don't worry. Taxpayers have plenty of surplus earnings to pay for it.
OneNewsNow 2009 July 29 (Cached)

US: 1.5 million home foreclosures to date is just "tip of the iceberg" according to Center for Responsible Lending. 13 million more expected by 2014.
Reuters 2009 July 29 (Cached)

US: Defense Secretary Gates to authorize all branches of military to assist FEMA in Swine Flu "emergency." Why would military be needed? Think about it. Fox News 2009 July 29 (Cached)

The UN's World Health Organization recommends mandatory injections in all 194 countries that accept WHO jurisdiction. Companies that produce vaccines sit on WHO panel of advisors. Can you spell "conflict of interest"? How about "corruption"?
Natural News 2009 July 29 (Posted)

US: $2.2 trillion in U.S. commercial properties now at risk of foreclosure because they are worth less than in 2004. Their mortgages now are higher than their worth. Bloomberg 2009 July 29 (Cached)

200 Chinese bankers arrive in U.S. and begin asking hard questions of Obama Administration officials about sustainability of recent deficits. China is the biggest lender to the U.S. government and now is worried that repayment can never be made.
NY Times 2009 July 28 (Cached)

Mexico to require all citizens to have a national ID card. No discernable opposition from the public who are docile in the face of authority.
Sacramento Bee 2009 July 28 (Cached)