I Spoke Before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee

Jordan B Peterson・2 minutes read

Big government is now colluding with big banks and businesses to spy on Americans' purchases and movements, as revealed by FBI whistleblower George Hill, raising concerns about privacy rights and government overreach. Psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson warned about the dangers of surveillance and control resembling systems in China, emphasizing the need to address the broader threat of pervasive surveillance affecting individuals regardless of political affiliations.

Insights

  • Big government shifted from colluding with big Tech to censor Americans to now colluding with big Banks and big business to spy on Americans' purchases, movements, and activities, raising significant concerns about privacy and surveillance.
  • The FBI's actions, including obtaining sensitive financial data from Bank of America without legal processes like warrants, were criticized by agents like Mr. Hill, Mr. Bonot, and Mr. Jensen, signaling internal dissent against overreaching surveillance measures and potential violations of individual rights.

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Recent questions

  • What is the FBI whistleblower George Hill's revelation?

    The FBI obtained sensitive financial data from Bank of America.

  • Who testified about the collusion between government and corporations?

    Dr. Jordan Peterson

  • What concerns were raised about the Patriot Act?

    Violating privacy rights of American citizens

  • What was emphasized regarding the lack of judicial review for Americans?

    Under current laws, Americans lack privacy protection.

  • What was highlighted about the nexus of big tech, big government, and financial institutions?

    Targeting Americans was underscored.

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Summary

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Government colludes with corporations for surveillance and control.

  • Big government was initially colluding with big Tech to censor Americans, but now it's colluding with big Banks and big business to spy on Americans' purchases, movements, and activities.
  • An FBI whistleblower, George Hill, revealed that the FBI obtained sensitive financial data from Bank of America, including a list of customers who made purchases in Washington DC on specific dates.
  • The FBI also received information on firearm purchases from Bank of America, without any legal process like warrants or customer notification.
  • The FBI demanded detailed purchase information from Bank of America for anyone transacting in Washington DC, even targeting gun owners.
  • The FBI's actions were deemed wrong by agents like Mr. Hill, Mr. Bonot, and Mr. Jensen, who sent the information back to FBI headquarters in DC.
  • The financial surveillance extended beyond specific dates, with the federal government building profiles based on political beliefs rather than criminal conduct.
  • Dr. Jordan Peterson, a psychologist and author, testified about the increasing collusion between government and corporations in restricting individual freedom and autonomy.
  • He highlighted the extensive surveillance system in China, with 700 million CCTV cameras and a social credit system controlling citizens' access to various services based on compliance.
  • Dr. Peterson warned about the dangers of Western societies following a similar path of surveillance and control, facilitated by advanced technology and behavioral manipulation.
  • He emphasized the need to address the broader threat of pervasive surveillance and loss of privacy, which affects individuals regardless of their political affiliations.

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Privacy concerns in political surveillance and collusion.

  • Anonymous complaints related to political views were mentioned, potentially impacting re-education.
  • Concerns were raised about the Patriot Act violating privacy rights of American citizens.
  • Agreement between Mr. Jordan and Mr. Nadler on reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was highlighted.
  • Lack of a domestic surveillance act was noted, with emphasis on the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement.
  • Consequences of lacking safeguards on privacy and speech in Canada were discussed.
  • Instances of bank accounts being seized in Canada due to political protests were detailed.
  • The potential collusion between big banks and the government in sharing data was highlighted.
  • The lack of judicial review and privacy protection for Americans under current laws was emphasized.
  • The dangerous nexus of big tech, big government, and financial institutions in targeting Americans was underscored.
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