When Unrest Is a Prelude: Why Today’s Chaos Looks Like 1917
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In the last few weeks, we’ve seen the DEI era rolled back across corporate America, immigration protests erupt into violence in major cities like L.A., and bricks suspiciously placed on sidewalks just in time for “peaceful protests.” Two hours later? The Trump admin sends 700 Marines to support the National Guard.
That same week? Israel makes a move against Iran, pulling another thread in the global tension web.
Coincidence? Unlikely.
Coordinated? Almost certainly.
Investable trend? Absolutely.
If it all feels a little too scripted — that’s because history has a rhyme to it. And we’ve seen this movie before.
📜 Bolsheviks Then, Globalists Now?
Back in 1917 Russia, the revolution didn’t start with tanks — it started with disillusionment, economic stress, and organized civil unrest. The Bolsheviks exploited chaos, infiltrated movements, weaponized information, and rose through structure, not votes.
They centralized control, militarized society, and crushed resistance — all under the narrative of “helping the people.”
Fast forward to 2025:
Social movements are heavily coordinated and media-managed.
Bricks and flash mobs arrive in sync with news cycles.
U.S. military deployments are normalizing the presence of force on home soil.
Global tensions (like Israel vs. Iran) are convenient accelerants, pulling eyes away from domestic power shifts.
Same script, ‘new’ actors.
🔮 If the Thesis Is Right, What Happens Next?
Let’s assume the “revolution” is already in motion. But this time, it’s digital, financial, and psychological. It won’t matter who’s in office — these moves are structural, not partisan.
Expect:
Greater surveillance and militarized policing.
Financial platforms to de-bank dissenters.
Narratives to narrow. Obedience will be sold as virtue.
“Safety” will require signing over privacy and independence.
But just like in Russia — while the people paid the price, those aligned with the regime profited immensely. You're not trying to predict if the revolution succeeds. You're betting on the infrastructure that makes it possible.
So what do you do?
You don’t panic.
You position.
📊 The Tactical Allocation Strategy (Barbell-Style)
In this environment, it’s about creating a barbell strategy: anchor your portfolio in tangible reality, and place tactical bets on the tools of modern control. It’s not about morality. It’s about protecting — and growing — your future.
🛡️ Side A: The Security & State Arm
These are companies the new regime can’t function without:
L3Harris ($LHX) 22.21% YTD, Northrop Grumman ($NOC) 10.11% YTD, Raytheon ($RTX) 25.90% YTD
Defense expansion is almost inevitable
Palantir ($PLTR) 81.67% YTD
AI-powered surveillance for homeland security
Axon Enterprise ($AXON) 31.35% YTD
Riot gear, body cams, predictive policing tech
🌾 Side B: The Real World That Still Runs the World
Energy: Devon Energy ($DVN) 7.26% YTD, Cameco ($CCJ) 29.87% YTD
Food & Fertilizer: Archer-Daniels-Midland ($ADM) 2.93% YTD, Mosaic ($MOS) 45.48% YTD
Commodities: Freeport-McMoRan ($FCX) 7.51% YTD, gold & silver ETFs 32.48% and 24.96% YTD, respectively.
You can still mix in RELX (16.21% YTD) or Oracle (29.15% YTD) for the surveillance-finance-media matrix if you want to round out the barbell. Keep in mind, the S&P 500 index is at 1.62% YTD.
💡 This Isn’t About Fear. It’s About Forecasting.
If the script we’re watching play out ends in increased government control, economic censorship, or “safe” markets for elite capital, then why not use that script for your own benefit?
You don’t have to love it. You just have to see it clearly.
Because when the system becomes harder to escape, ownership becomes resistance.
And financial independence is the last form of rebellion that still works.
🔚 Final Thought: You Can’t Stop the Fire, But You Can Sell Water
They want you angry, confused, reactive.
But panic is for the poor. Strategy is for the sovereign.
Own what the machine needs to function.
Own what keeps life running if it fails.
🧠 Think like a Bolshevik’s banker. Invest like a wartime realist.
📈 And if you’re ready to align your financial strategy with geopolitical reality — reach out.
We’re not betting on collapse. We’re front-running the reconstruction.
They’re playing chess.
Make your next move count 💰
♟️
And if you’re smart — Listen.
When Steve Eisman, the guy that was portrayed by Steve Carell in ‘The Big Short’ —one of the guys that called the housing crisis in 2008, goes on The Compound and Friends and says:
“Read books on World War I. Read A Distant Mirror.”
I don’t shrug. I pay attention.
Because if the smartest money in the room is studying war, cycles, and societal collapse, it means one thing:
📖 The blueprint is already written.
📊 Your job is to read it — and move accordingly.
If you want to build a retirement strategy that hedges against chaos and positions you for what’s coming next, like I said reach out.
History doesn’t repeat —
But it does reward those who prepare.
Disclaimer:
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. The mention of specific companies or sectors is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Always do your own research and consult with a professional before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of capital.
