THE NEW GREEN DEAL

Making a case for mass industrialized hemp production and environmental and climate conservation through less government intervention

Exposing the Medical-Industrial Complex and Climate Change Complex: How Government and Corporate Interests Put Profits Over People

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the American public witnessed firsthand the dangerous entanglement between Big Pharma and its regulatory agencies, such as the CDC, FDA, NIH, and NIAID. Both industry and their supposed regulators conspired to demonize safe and effective drugs like hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin, in order to promote a dangerous bioweapon and an expensive hospital protocol, Remdesivir. These decisions, driven by profit, led to massive earnings for pharmaceutical companies and the unnecessary deaths of millions of Americans.

The mainstream media, often dubbed the fourth branch of government, played a crucial role in spreading fear, turning the COVID narrative into a weapon. This led people, like lambs to the slaughter, to blindly line up for the jab. Despite clear evidence that COVID shots did not meet the definition of a vaccine, it took far too long for courts to recognize this, underscoring the collusion between the BAR, corporations, and government agencies. The lack of massive class action lawsuits speaks to the powerful influence of the legal establishment and its ties to corporate interests.

Another victim of public-private conspiracy is the hemp industry, regulated by the USDA, DEA, and FDA. Historically, hemp was a valuable crop, cultivated for thousands of years for use in food, paper, and textiles. Ancient civilizations, including the Romans, even waged wars over it. Hemp was especially important for making paper, as it was less toxic to the environment compared to traditional wood pulp.

In 1916, U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists Lyster Hoxie Dewey and Jason L. Merrill concluded that hemp was more productive than trees for paper production. An acre of hemp could produce four times more paper than the same area of trees. Despite this, the timber industry, much like Big Pharma today, profited immensely from the outlawing of hemp. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, pushed through by Federal Bureau of Narcotics Commissioner Harry Anslinger, ensured that hemp was effectively criminalized, thus protecting the interests of the timber industry.

The rise of the timber industry over hemp was further fueled by media mogul William Randolph Hearst, who had substantial investments in timberland. Hearst used his media empire to create a public frenzy over marijuana, linking it to crime and moral decay. This campaign played a significant role in the passage of the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act, which criminalized both marijuana and hemp, despite their distinct differences.

While the timber industry flourished, the environmental impact was severe. Large-scale deforestation led to habitat loss, soil erosion, and a decrease in biodiversity. Hemp, by contrast, could have provided a sustainable alternative, as it grows faster, requires fewer pesticides, and improves soil health.

Interestingly, in 1942, Henry Ford used hemp fibers to build a prototype car that was ten times stronger than steel, further highlighting the potential of hemp as a versatile and sustainable resource. Yet, the ban on hemp production persisted, driven by the need to protect emerging industries like plastics and nylon.

Today, companies like BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, continue to play a significant role in industries like timber and forestry, promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria within their investment strategy. While BlackRock’s ESG strategy advocates for sustainability, its timber investments reveal the contradictions inherent in these practices. Timber, while valuable for carbon sequestration, pales in comparison to the environmental benefits of hemp, which grows faster and is more versatile.

The 1937 Marijuana Tax Act undeniably gave the paper industry an unfair advantage by eliminating hemp as a competitor. This act not only shifted the industry toward wood pulp, with all its environmental consequences but also stifled the potential of hemp as a sustainable alternative. Today, hemp paper remains a niche product rather than a mainstream alternative, demonstrating how government regulation can stifle innovation and protect established interests.

In conclusion, the collusion between government agencies and corporate titans has repeatedly placed profits over people, stifling better alternatives and protecting the elite ruling class. It is time for the public to demand the abolition of federal regulatory agencies and return industry oversight to local governments. Only then can we hope to restore the republic and promote true conservation through conservative principles.