Michael C. Ruppert
(February 3, 1951 – April 13, 2014)
*Aquarius Capricorn Cancer with a Pisces Stellium*
(Venus, Mars, Jupe, North Node)
Michael was an American author, a former
Los Angeles Police Department officer,
investigative journalist political activist and
peak oil awareness advocate.
Until 2006, he published and edited From The Wilderness,
a newsletter and website
covering a range of topics including
international politics,
the C.I.A., peak oil, civil liberties, drugs,
economics,
corruption and the nature of the 9/11 conspiracy.
He served as president of Collapse Network, Inc until he resigned in May 2012, when he gave 35 percent of his 55 percent share back to the company's founders. He hosted The Lifeboat Hour on
Progressive Radio Network until 2014.
He has been described as a conspiracy theorist by numerous mainstream media outlets.
Ruppert was the author of Crossing The Rubicon:
The Decline of the American Empire
at the End of the Age of Oil.
The Decline of the American Empire
at the End of the Age of Oil.
I first met Michael in June of 2011.
He had/s a very compelling message.
I had recently been turned on to his blog
From the Wilderness.
From the Wilderness.
Its active period had ended in 2006 but he was still
posting on it periodically.
posting on it periodically.
One day he posted that he was moving to
West Sonoma County.
West Sonoma County.
Hmph I thought, that's where I live.
(He had been living in LA for some years).
I wanted to meet him and decided that inevitably I would see him at Whole Foods at some point. Local watering hole. Sure enough, it didn't take long. I recognized him, introduced myself and we became friends. He was having a spiritual awakening here in West County and was blissed out on growing everything he could in his garden, up on Pike's Peak, while running his new website
Collapse Network.
(He had been living in LA for some years).
I wanted to meet him and decided that inevitably I would see him at Whole Foods at some point. Local watering hole. Sure enough, it didn't take long. I recognized him, introduced myself and we became friends. He was having a spiritual awakening here in West County and was blissed out on growing everything he could in his garden, up on Pike's Peak, while running his new website
Collapse Network.
He was a really smart, brave, driven, temperamental big hearted and in some way, very innocent guy. It was like having my own brilliant Poli-Sci teacher/interpreter of what was happening geo-politically. He was like a baleen whale, eating the krill, straining through all of it. All of the news. Over 63 journals, 6+ days a week. He compressed the dark coal within himself, producing time and time again, lucid diamonds of truth.
Mike broke the Pat Tillman coverup story, which went all the way up and resulted in Donald Rumsfeld's resignation.
Pat Tillman was a soldier from Arizona who was killed in friendly fire in Afghanistan, but it was a covered-up and Mike figured it out
and exposed the truth.
In 2004 he published
Crossing the Rubicon: The Decline of the American Empire
at the End of the Age of Oil.
"Rubicon" was voted 2004 "Book of the Year"
by the online review of books and was listed by C-SPAN as one of the five hottest selling political books of 2004.
In 2004 he published
Crossing the Rubicon: The Decline of the American Empire
at the End of the Age of Oil.
"Rubicon" was voted 2004 "Book of the Year"
by the online review of books and was listed by C-SPAN as one of the five hottest selling political books of 2004.
He was the subject of the 2009 documentary film Collapse,
which was based on his book Confronting Collapse
and received the New York Times' "critics pick".
Mike in Colorado in 2014
In 2014, VICE featured Ruppert in a
4-part series titled
Apocalypse, Man.
Apocalypse, Man (Part 1 of 4)
Fantastic speech on 9/11/2011
Portland, Oregon
Mike was also the Publisher/Editor of From the Wilderness or FTW,
a newsletter he founded in March 1998 by mailing
out 68 copies to friends and researchers.
FTW was read by more than 20,000 subscribers in 40 countries including 40 members of the US Congress, the intelligence committees of both houses, and professors
at 20 universities around the world.
Through the newsletter and his website at www.fromthewilderness.com,
Mike pioneered innovative analysis
and groundbreaking original stories on the impact
of $5-600 billion per year in drug money
moving through the US economy and the illegal covert operations which maintain control of that
cash flow
for US economic interests.
out 68 copies to friends and researchers.
FTW was read by more than 20,000 subscribers in 40 countries including 40 members of the US Congress, the intelligence committees of both houses, and professors
at 20 universities around the world.
Through the newsletter and his website at www.fromthewilderness.com,
Mike pioneered innovative analysis
and groundbreaking original stories on the impact
of $5-600 billion per year in drug money
moving through the US economy and the illegal covert operations which maintain control of that
cash flow
for US economic interests.
Since 9-11-01
Mike has been the point man in breaking major stories involving
government foreknowledge, corruption and violations of the Constitution.
He has also pioneered the effort to educate the world about the consequences of Peak Oil -- the fact that the world is at or near an inevitable decline in the availability of hydrocarbon energy, and what this might mean for human civilization.
He has also pioneered the effort to educate the world about the consequences of Peak Oil -- the fact that the world is at or near an inevitable decline in the availability of hydrocarbon energy, and what this might mean for human civilization.
An Honors
graduate of UCLA in Political Science (1973), Mike is a former LAPD
narcotics investigator who discovered CIA trafficking in drugs in 1977.
After attempting to expose this he was forced out
of LAPD in 1978
while earning the highest rating reports possible and having no pending disciplinary actions.
In 1996, after 18 years of struggle, he finally achieved one of his deepest wishes in a face to face public encounter with then CIA Director John Deutch on national television.
Washington sources later told Mike that Deutch's mishandling of the encounter cost him a guaranteed appointment
as Secretary of Defense.
Here it is.
After attempting to expose this he was forced out
of LAPD in 1978
while earning the highest rating reports possible and having no pending disciplinary actions.
In 1996, after 18 years of struggle, he finally achieved one of his deepest wishes in a face to face public encounter with then CIA Director John Deutch on national television.
Washington sources later told Mike that Deutch's mishandling of the encounter cost him a guaranteed appointment
as Secretary of Defense.
Here it is.
On November 28,
2001 Mike gave his first post 9-11 lecture at Portland State University,
which was attended by more than 1,000 and resulted in a standing
ovation.
FTW's stories, including economic and military analysis, detailed exposés of the CIA and the American political and economic system, have been reprinted all over the world.
FTW's stories, including economic and military analysis, detailed exposés of the CIA and the American political and economic system, have been reprinted all over the world.
-wiki & FTW
Mike on the Joe Rogan Podcast in 2010
Mike's last radio show The Lifeboat Hour
April 13, 2014
His last gift and final farewell.
Abby Martin of RT's heartfelt personal tribute to MCR
Mike's last fb post:
I pray to all things seen and unseen,
known and unknown,
for we are all One.
The prophecies are being fulfilled. The hour of birth is at hand.
The prophecies are being fulfilled. The hour of birth is at hand.
The
waters break and rend. There is blood.
There are screams of pain.
There
is death and much anxiety in the air. Things look very bad for our
Mother and all of her children.
The Truth awaits just on the other side of the
The Truth awaits just on the other side of the
ever dissolving veil
where all the screaming and the mess
is going on. The Truth opens its
arms wide to lovingly receive the newborn and to comfort it.
“Isn’t it wonderful?” The Truth exclaims.
I am your scout and this is my report.
“Isn’t it wonderful?” The Truth exclaims.
I am your scout and this is my report.
My friend Mike
*I am using the rest of this post partly as an archive
of some of the communication
I shared with Mike.
It is precious to me and should be with this blog.*
|
6/9/11
 | | ||
| ||||
You're awesome Mike. So glad to get to know you:) P
|
6/9/11
| | ||
| ||||
|
6/13/11
| | ||
| ||||
It is really fucked.
All of a sudden we're seeing five times the
number of reported incidents
of civil unrest in China, including serial
bombings.
That's why taking a week away from this would be bad for the members. No one can read the tea leaves like Uncle Mikie.
Have a great fucking day. You're not Chinese.
7/10/11
Max, Dani and I have decided we'll use any form of bribery or
compensation to get you to spend a few hours here walking through the
garden dispensing your infinite wisdom.
You become more precious and valued as time passes. You are deeply apreciated.
thank you
*Post Colorado Move:*
No, I didn't.
Thank you sweetie. I very much appreciate you.
In exchange I'll show you my five favorite ways to deal with competition and teach ya how to shoot.
I'm giddy over the World news Desk links today. It's catfights
everywhere. The IMF is in an open feud between factions and now the
PIIGs have no idea who to negotiate with. Nobody had a clue what's
happening with the Greek bailout set up after DSK went down -- and
popped back up
The Fed has stopped buying Treasuries and NO ONE is stepping up to
buy. So what does CNN do? They post a banner story telling American
citizens that Treasurys are the safest investment in the world.
Meantime, D.C. appears to be rushing headlong to default.
Wohoo!
7/24/11
My garden is berserk.I almost got full on the salad I plucked tonight. I wanna see yours. Need some seeds and a hug.
9/20/12
11/17/12
in case you didn't get this:
Inbox
| x |
MCR
| x |
|
11/17/12
| | ||
| ||||
|
11/17/12
| | ||
| ||||
11/19/12
Rags just tore the ACL in his other (right) back leg. It means another
surgery and me trading another prize weapon. My royalties from Rubicon
are a month late ($1,700) and I need those to live on. After 55
consecutive on-time payments (after a $15,000 down) to Toyota they're
threatening to repossess my Rav 4 because I'm two months late with a
$2,800 payoff.
Rags comes first.
Roger, wilco.
Hold
steady brother, this is a really intense time. I'd be thankful that you
have these things of value that you can convert into something that
will sustain you, and Rags. Give that guy a hug for me. Give yourself
one too. Go home and drink heavily, ok... tonite if you need to, but do
not repeat.
Rags is all that
I have, the only breathing, living thing that keeps me alive and
showing up every day. I have manifested neither family or twin flame in
this life. I am loved by so many but Rags is the only warm, living flesh
I have.
WTF? This is the time for letting go of all in the material world. I embrace the lessons.
I'm following the vet's advice (really great guy). "Go home and drink heavily."
to Mike:
Not time for that.
Here are your current transits, according to Robert Hand. xo
Pluto conjunction Moon: Raw and urgent
End of March 2012 until beginning of November 2014: This influence signifies a time of extremely powerful emotional change in your life, which can affect your immediate personal surroundings, your home and family, and your inmost psychological development. The feelings evoked by this influence are raw and urgent. You may be surprised at the intensity of some of the internal forces that you will discover, and making yourself deal with these feelings may be the most difficult part of this time. Now this aspect of your psyche is in a state of acute transformation, and that is what makes this influence so powerful. The actual experience can vary tremendously because so many different areas of your personal and emotional life can be activated, but here are some typical manifestations. First of all, on the innermost psychological level, this influence can indicate an enormous emotional change that activates complexes within you that have lain dormant since childhood. You may repeatedly find yourself in situations in which you act as a compulsive child rather than a rational adult. The problem is that your "rational" adulthood has never dealt with these repressed energies. You may need psychotherapy or a related technique in order to handle what comes up at this time. On another level, this influence can transform all your emotionally based relationships, such as those with your partner, family and parents, particularly your mother. One of these relationships may end completely for any number of reasons. Relationships with women in general may become particularly intense, regardless of your own sex. On a more external level this influence can affect your home in a number of ways. You may change your residence, or you may make great changes in your present residence. Repairs may be necessary in order to prevent serious disintegration of a building. This influence may be upsetting now, but in reality it is the preparation for a new stage of development. Keep yourself flexible so that the necessary changes can take place with a minimum of disruption.
Pluto conjunction Moon: Raw and urgent
End of March 2012 until beginning of November 2014: This influence signifies a time of extremely powerful emotional change in your life, which can affect your immediate personal surroundings, your home and family, and your inmost psychological development. The feelings evoked by this influence are raw and urgent. You may be surprised at the intensity of some of the internal forces that you will discover, and making yourself deal with these feelings may be the most difficult part of this time. Now this aspect of your psyche is in a state of acute transformation, and that is what makes this influence so powerful. The actual experience can vary tremendously because so many different areas of your personal and emotional life can be activated, but here are some typical manifestations. First of all, on the innermost psychological level, this influence can indicate an enormous emotional change that activates complexes within you that have lain dormant since childhood. You may repeatedly find yourself in situations in which you act as a compulsive child rather than a rational adult. The problem is that your "rational" adulthood has never dealt with these repressed energies. You may need psychotherapy or a related technique in order to handle what comes up at this time. On another level, this influence can transform all your emotionally based relationships, such as those with your partner, family and parents, particularly your mother. One of these relationships may end completely for any number of reasons. Relationships with women in general may become particularly intense, regardless of your own sex. On a more external level this influence can affect your home in a number of ways. You may change your residence, or you may make great changes in your present residence. Repairs may be necessary in order to prevent serious disintegration of a building. This influence may be upsetting now, but in reality it is the preparation for a new stage of development. Keep yourself flexible so that the necessary changes can take place with a minimum of disruption.
11/30/12
Paetra,
Perfect???
Oy! My dear I'm closing in on one of the biggest TV series in history. I
will be the host, Co-creator, and consulting producer. I will have
creative control. It will be based here in Crestone and it will weave
together the most-relevant truths of all ancient prophecies, from all
indigenous people. With a huge budget we will go everywhere in the
world, as we are led by spirit, to sweep away parochial interests,
tribal rivalries (the petty shit) to find the one unifying theme which
is - of course -- Gaia.
The show will be called "The Rabbit Hole". Can't show you anything yet, but soon.
What
I'd like to ask is how soon the time will come when I can receive what
my heart craves more than anything? Namely full knowledge of who I am,
where I come from, and what my mission (has been) is. The energies
passing through me are (at times) excruciatingly intense. I just repeat
the same mantra over and over, "I am here to serve. How can I serve?"
And then, at times I just sit on the ground and pray for pity because I
feel so drained and weak and... fried.
When will I get to see what you and so many powerful beings like you see about me? When will I get to know that?
I
know that I am a warrior of light in service to the Archangel Michael. I
am aware of four prior lifetimes. On this planet I have been an
Atlantean, a Roman, and I was at Valley Forge. I have also lived on
another watery planet. I know that I am loved by native peoples, druids,
celts, wiccans, pagans. And I so love all who have loved our mother
with all their hearts, for so many thousands of years,
through so much
SHIT.
On the solstice I will be doing a ceremony with a Lakota medicine man. I'll take any advice you have on how to prepare.
Please
ask spirit to remember that my body is frail and weak.
I am doing the
best I can to contain the energy and changes passing through me.
In great love and light,
Track
3/14/14
Hi Mike,
How's it being back in Nor Cal? The spring is sure pretty here:)
So what do you think about flight 370? I'm no investigative journalist and you are, so what do you think of this story?
http://www.whatdoesitmean.com/
http://www.whatdoesitmean.com/
I
checked out the part about the navy seals who died under mysterious
circumstances and that's true.. but how can we find out if the rest of
it is?
Granted
this is from an often far out russian conspiracy site, but this plane's
disappearance is so mysterious, that any explanations are to be
entertained.
Did you get your car fixed? Hope you're doing well, Paetra
|
Mar 15
| | ||
| ||||
Hi Paetra:
My car is partially fixed but much better. I need to get brakes next week
and then I'm really up and running.
Things are getting better. I'm like a transplanted plant, struggling to sink roots again.
You were so right about the Rune you gave me.
I died
here some and finished dying in the mountains. I am a much different
man than you knew.
I'll really look forward to meeting up with you soon
to share some...
Hope you are having a fabulous day. I'm going into
the Grange tonight for a corned beef, St. Patty's dinner. Pls stay in
touch, my friend.
Track
Asking for what you want
Inbox
|
MCR
| x |
|
Apr 11
| | ||
| ||||
*this was a craigslist ad seeking housing for him and Jessyre in West County*
| | ||||
| |||||
* In reflection, as these were my last words to him, I am glad.
That was the message no matter where he went next, in this world or the other*)
Mike and Rags
This is the song that Mike played
at the end of his last radio show,
less than an hour
before he died.
His friend and colleague Abby Martin
Abby Martin is an American journalist and host of Breaking the Set on RT America network, working at the Washington, D.C. bureau. The show mixes media criticism with investigative journalism. It describes itself as "a show that cuts through the pre-written
narrative that tries to tell you what to think, and what to care about", and as a show that "cuts through the false Left/Right paradigm set by the establishment & reports the hard facts".
Farewell friend
