Lecture Notes: The Creature from Jekyll Island - Chapter 13

Introduction

• Presentation of Chapter 13 of "The Creature from Jekyll Island" audiobook by G. Edward Griffin.
• Discussion involves the complex historical backdrop of the Bolshevik Revolution and its foreign influences.

Key Themes and Concepts

The Nature of the Bolshevik Revolution

• Not a spontaneous uprising of the masses.
• Orchestrated and financed by external powers, particularly from Germany, England, and the United States.

Financial Backing and Influences

• Significant funding from New York firm Kuhn Loeb & Company led by Jacob Schiff.
• Schiff provided financial support to Japan in the Russo-Japanese War and later to Bolsheviks.
• Support for Leon Trotsky, who was pivotal in the revolution, including financial backing while in the U.S.

Role of the Secret Society

• Originated by Cecil Rhodes with the goal of British Empire expansion and world domination.
• Led to the formation of influential groups like the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in the U.S.

Red Cross Mission to Russia

• Used as a cover for financial dealings and support for Bolsheviks.
• Led by Colonel William Boyce Thompson, a key figure in the financial network.
• Mission included finance magnates under the guise of humanitarian efforts.

Political Intrigues and Manipulations

• British and American players supported both Bolshevik and Menshevik factions.
• The strategy was to support both sides to ensure influence regardless of the outcome.
• Highlighted the manipulation of political events by financial and political elites.

Round Table and Global Influence

• Detailed the actions and objectives of the Round Table groups, especially in South Africa and Russia.
• Emphasis on controlling political outcomes through strategic financial inputs.

Summary and Conclusion

• The Bolshevik Revolution was a significant event shaped by external financial interests.
• The narrative challenges the notion of a purely internal revolution by highlighting the involvement of global financial powers.
• The episode serves as an example of the Rothschild formula in action: controlling both sides for maximum influence.

Visuals and Miscellaneous

• Images and telegrams discussed showing financial transactions and notable figures.
• Highlighted the close-knit network of financiers and politicians involved in shaping world events.

These notes summarize the complex interplay of financial, political, and social forces that influenced the Bolshevik Revolution, as discussed in Chapter 13 of "The Creature from Jekyll Island." The chapter delves into the external manipulations and support systems that facilitated the revolution, underscoring the broader theme of financial interests in global political dynamics.