Russia Surrounds Key Donbas Towns Rejects Truce; Kharkov Troops Surrender; Witkoff Kushner In Moscow (Alexander Mercouris)

Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s key Donbas fortress towns while entire units surrender in the Kharkov region, right as Witkoff and Kushner touch down in Moscow to meet Putin. Alexander breaks down the battlefield collapse around Kostiantynivka, Dobropillya and Sloviansk, and explains why Putin’s answer to Zelensky’s ceasefire push is likely to be another firm rejection. With Donbass cauldrons closing fast, is the diplomacy already too far behind the war?



Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Intro, Witkoff and Kushner touch down in Moscow ahead of Putin meeting
00:02:17 Why the author expects this diplomatic push to fail again
00:04:33 Russian advances west of Kostiantynivka begin, key villages fall
00:07:26 How capturing Bilenke would split Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in two
00:11:27 Dobropillya supply roads being cut, garrison nearing encirclement
00:16:11 Marochko confirms Russian troops clearing Dobropillya village
00:24:51 Why Kyiv is expected to order troops to hold rather than retreat
00:27:50 Svyatohirsk confirmed captured, Yampil pocket and Lyman under threat
00:31:58 Kharkov region encirclement, mass Ukrainian surrenders reported
00:36:32 Situation deteriorating in Zaporizhzhia and the Orikhiv sector
00:38:28 Debunking claimed Ukrainian counteroffensives near Kupyansk
00:41:00 European pressure pushes Washington back to the negotiating table
00:45:27 The buffer zone proposal and Ratcliffe's earlier failed Moscow trip
00:52:51 Why Putin has never made real concessions in past negotiations
00:58:23 What Putin actually conceded, and did not concede, at Anchorage
01:03:23 Zelensky declares a ceasefire, Putin offers only a three day pause
01:08:29 Ryabkov's warning that any deal must reflect ground realities
01:17:19 Why Kyiv will keep refusing to withdraw from Donbas
01:23:02 Revisiting the SBU headquarters strike, now believed to be Russian

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 7, 2026.]

FBI Knows Jan. 5 DC Pipe Bomber Was a Cop - They Have Cell Data (Jimmy Dore)

Jimmy interviews investigative journalist Steve Baker about the January 5, 2021 pipe-bomb case, with Baker explaining that evidence points to law-enforcement involvement and criticizing the federal investigation and arrest of Brian Cole Jr. Baker focuses on an alleged FirstNet phone ping near both bomb locations and claims that FBI and congressional officials were briefed that the number belonged to law enforcement, while also discussing surveillance footage, Capitol Police activity, and his forensic analysis of the suspect’s gait.

The discussion expands into broader allegations about January 6, the FBI, the Trump administration, and what the two describe as a lack of transparency surrounding the pipe-bomb investigation, with Jimmy also offering up his own theories about political motivations.



Trump's lack of interest in what's going on with the pipe bomber case, and no follow up with the various assassination attempts, indicate that he's been turned. Dore speculates that a deal was made where if he plays along with the Deep State then himself and family get huge benefits while avoiding legal harassment and assassination attempts. Remember that the Government is in the grip of (Epstein) pedophiles and murderers. Killing people is not a problem for these criminals. The only way things are likely to change is through a mass uprising - brought about by an economic catastrophe - or via a military coup.  

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 7, 2026.]

ARGENTINA in Deep Trouble (Joe Blogs)

Argentina is back in the spotlight as Javier Milei faces growing pressure at home while dramatically escalating the country’s long-running dispute over the Falkland Islands.

In this video, I look at Argentina’s economy, inflation, Milei’s falling popularity, the new sanctions targeting companies involved in Falklands oil development, the huge Sea Lion oil project, and why Donald Trump’s comments have added a new dimension to the dispute.

Is this simply domestic politics and nationalism, or are we seeing the Falklands issue becoming much more serious again?



The Falkland Islanders don't want to be part of Argentina. That should be the end of the discussion. The UK could also back off when it comes to oil exploration, which has Israeli involvement. It would further help the UK if they improved their military presence on the Island. Apparently thousands of drones have been moved to the Island, some with a 1000 km range. This is a good start. More drones and more personnel are needed.   

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 7, 2026.]

The Government BROKE the Contract — What Did They Expect? (Fast Jet Performance)

A government asks for loyalty, obedience and trust. But what happens when millions of people begin to believe that government has broken its side of the bargain?

After protesters blocked access to the Port of Dover, the familiar labels quickly appeared. But this video asks a more difficult question: what creates this level of anger and alienation in the first place?

I look back at the ordinary British men who fought at Crécy, Agincourt, the Somme and Normandy — men we now commemorate as heroes — and compare their place in society with the message many working-class men believe they receive in modern Britain.

From declining opportunities for disadvantaged young men and the RAF's controversial recruitment policies, to record levels of immigration, demographic change, border security and the changing labour market, this is about something bigger than one protest.

It's about the social contract.

A functioning country expects its citizens to contribute, obey the law and stand behind it when required. In return, those citizens expect security, opportunity, controlled borders, equal treatment and a government that listens to them.

When people believe that bargain has been broken, anger shouldn't come as a surprise.

The Government BROKE the Contract — What Did They Expect?



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 7, 2026.]

Farage Gone By Christmas? (Paz49)

If Farage leaves the country needs to get behind Rupert Lowe and Restore Britain.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 7, 2026.]

They're melting down in real time..(Asmongold)

Asmongold reacts to Lindsay Clancy situation



These defenders of Lindsay Clancy are making the argument that many women suffer periods of intense mental illness and/or periods where they cannot think clearly and rationally due to out-of-their-control biological factors. This is important to consider since women work in positions where other people's lives are on the line, such as flying passenger aircraft or acting as a police officer.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 7, 2026.]

This is a HUMAN problem... what will WE accept? Topher Project Ep 472

"You have no expectation of privacy in public."

What if that isn't true? What if it was NEVER true, and you've been lied to?

What if RICH and POWERFUL people are using 'useful idiots' on the internet to LIE to you about your rights as they build a digital prison... with YOUR money?

What if the ENTIRE supposed 'legal' basis for these mass surveillance cameras and AI data centers... doesn't actually exist?

But more than that... The truth is the universal surveillance PRISON isn't about tech, or even about law... it's about us.

What will we accept?

As I say in my first book: "The limit of government power IS the limit of our obedience."



Is universal surveillance okay whether via CCTV or online monitoring? Stalking by private individuals is not allowed, and it's also not allowed by the State. Topher raises the US fourth amendment:

Fourth Amendment
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 7, 2026.]

Out of Money, Out of Missiles: Zelensky Exit Plan as Trump Faces Ukraine Defeat (The Duran)

Ukraine's front lines are collapsing as Russian forces advance on Kharkov, Zaporizhzhia and Donbass all at once. In this episode we break down Zelensky's desperate push to close Russian airspace, the empty 90 billion euro loan and the very real chance Kiev's railway lifeline to Europe gets cut. Is this the checkmate moment that finally ends project Ukraine?



If the Ukrainians attempt to set up a Government in exile the Russians should issue arrest warrants and put out a bounty on these officials. Thus far the Ukrainian side have engaged in terroristic operations that could be used against them in a legal sense.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Ukraine collapse and the panic gripping Kiev and the West
00:01:13 Why the West is realizing the war is being lost
00:03:05 The Leipzig drone incident and the hybrid war narrative
00:05:14 Zelensky demands Europe close Russian airspace
00:07:30 Russian army breakthroughs in Kharkov Orekhov and Dobropillya
00:08:56 Ukraine out of air defense and its budget crisis
00:10:24 The 90 billion euro loan that was never really raised
00:16:37 Russian strikes creep toward Kiev and its railway station
00:20:07 Why cutting the Poland rail link would be a checkmate move
00:22:52 The failed 500 drone strike on Moscow airspace
00:26:54 Is Washington capable of pulling out of project Ukraine
00:27:31 CIA director Ratcliffe and the Telegram channel scandal
00:32:53 Can Zelensky survive, Fedorov, Azov and coup risk
00:36:22 Zelensky's exit plan and a government in exile in France
00:38:33 Why the conflict continues even after Kiev falls

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 6, 2026.]

Russia Just Launched Another Offensive on Dobropillia (History Legends)

Operational & Tactical breakdown of the Russian offensive against the city of Dobropillia between July and August 2026.



Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction
3:13 Recap 2026
7:33 The offensive begins (July)
17:25 Fall of Bilytske
25:00 Russian breakthrough (August)
30:14 Final assessment

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 6, 2026.]

Johnson Shuts Congress Down to Dodge Massie’s Epstein Bill! (Jimmy Dore)

They're covering up elite child abusers who are blackmail targets of the Israelis and CIA. This is what's going on.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 6, 2026.]

MISTRIAL (Sargon)

The accused tried to kill herself. Her wishes should be honoured. Whether psychotic or not, she should be removed from society, and she should want to be removed from society.

Life in prison, at the very least, or in a mental hospital. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 6, 2026.]

And So It Begins - In Dover (Paz49)

People have a right to protest in the UK.
This video does not support or condone violent protests or groups that engage in it.



Anti-migrant protests.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 6, 2026.]

A housing market bloodbath awaits (Leithvo)

This week's Macro & the Mortgage Podcast with Catherine Cashmore from Land Cycle Investor breaks down the worsening downturn in home prices and the latest economic data, and we respond to viewer questions. We also discuss the worsening interest rate outlook.



Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction
1:43 This week's housing data
20:34 A 4-year per capita recession
28:30 Is Albo the FHB champion?
36:13 Tanking auction market
48:06 Melbourne a wasteland
52:25 Developer Bathla's collapse
57:00 The great council rate gouge
1:03:00 Shout out to the truck drivers
1:07:15 Victoria's potholes
1:10:05 Construction costs and house prices
1:20:30 Australia needs to 'grow the pie'
1:22:50 Adelaide is a hidden gem
1:24:30 The 18-year cycle
1:33:35 Immigration fool's gold

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 6, 2026.]

Yemen SHOCKS the West: Saudi-Backed Forces DESTROYED by DRONES, Losing Ground FAST | Robert Inlakesh (Rachel Blevins)

Iran unleashed another wave of strikes on U.S. Military bases in the Persian Gulf, this time going after communications, weapons depots, aircraft hangars, troop positions and radar systems, in Kuwait and the UAE.

This, as Yemen’s Armed Forces retaking ground from Saudi-backed mercenaries, and unveiling some impressive weapons in the process.

Independent Journalist Robert Inlakesh noted that: “Yemen is perhaps one of the most important fronts in this entire war,” and not only does Ansar Allah have ballistic missiles, but recent videos of its drones have shown just how precise they are in their targeting of tanks and forces on the ground.



The war is ramping up again. Secondary sanctions against countries that trade with Iran are on the cards, and resumed hostilities with Israel are likely. Iran and Israel are likely to devastate each other, along with other Gulf State countries. What this means is even less oil coming out of the region and a financial calamity. 

The clip highlights the fact there are more military actions happening involving Israel, Lebanon, Yemen, Iran and Saudi Arabia than is being aired in the media and none of it is good.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

Modi, Erdogan and Tokayev Gang Up on Putin (The Duran)

At the SCO summit in Bishkek, Russia faced an unexpected wave of pressure as Modi, Erdogan and Tokayev all pushed Putin toward a ceasefire with Ukraine, while Xi Jinping and China quietly stood firmly behind Moscow. In this episode we break down why this moment exposed real cracks inside BRICS and what it means for Russia, India, Turkey and Kazakhstan as the war in Ukraine heads toward its next phase. Was this a diplomatic win for Putin or a warning sign for Russia's alliances.



Time Stamps:

00:00:00 SCO summit overview, Eurasian leaders pressure Russia
00:01:13 Modi publicly calls on Putin for peace with Ukraine
00:03:23 Xi stays silent as Putin defends Russia at press conference
00:05:35 Is this genuine concern or US pressure on Modi, Tokayev and Lula
00:07:26 BRICS officials fear of American sanctions
00:10:24 China and Russia axis solidifies
00:13:39 Russia's leverage over India and Kazakhstan
00:17:36 Putin's past restraint and Bishkek as a wake up call
00:21:00 Nervousness for Turkey, Kazakhstan and Georgia as Russia grows stronger
00:23:55 India's view on a Russian victory and closing thoughts

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

Netanyahu Tells Israelis He Controls Trump! (Jimmy Dore)

During a recent campaign event, Benjamin Netanyahu discussed his influence in the United States, claiming that years of American television appearances helped him influence U.S. leaders and public opinion. Jimmy comments on Netanyahu’s statement, while also observing the enthusiastic reception Netanyahu received in 2024 during a joint session of Congress and portraying U.S. foreign policy toward Israel as being heavily influenced by Israeli interests, while questioning the prospect of a Palestinian state.

Jimmy also criticizes U.S. politicians whom he views as supportive of Zionism and argues that American voters cannot meaningfully change Israel-related policy through elections.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

Massie Names 14 Epstein Associates on House Floor (Jimmy Dore)

Jimmy discusses Thomas Massie’s effort to push the second installment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act as the Congressman publicly names individuals he says should be investigated or prosecuted in connection with Jeffrey Epstein. The segment goes through several of the names Massie mentioned, including prominent figures from finance, business, entertainment, fashion, and politics, while Jimmy adds commentary and speculation about their alleged connections to Epstein.

He also discusses Massie’s proposed bill, which would allow Congress, state officials, and survivors to challenge the Department of Justice over the release of Epstein-related files, and mocks lawmakers he believes are unwilling to pursue the issue further. The segment ends with Jimmy expressing skepticism that the new effort will succeed.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

Epstein Co-conspirators Named and Israel Manipulates Trump! – News Update (AwakenWithJP)

We cover the details of Thomas Massie naming names of Epstein co-conspirators, Netanyahu bragging that he manipulated Trump into starting the war with Iran, and Trump just renaming things.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

Let Me Tell You About Socialism in Sweden. Election in a Week (Sanity4Sweden)

The Socialists in Sweden are a disaster thankfully.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

They’re TERRIFIED of Alex Antic… And Now We Know Why | Ep 270 (Joanna Howe)

The South Australian Liberal Party presidency battle has turned into a full-blown factional war. In this episode, I reveal how Nicola Centofanti became the candidate backed by the party’s left to stop Alex Antic, and the extraordinary manoeuvring that kept nominations open long enough for her to enter the race. I break down the media leaks, the mystery-candidate saga, the role of her father Stuart Andrew, and why Anne Ruston and Leah Blyth are fighting so hard to block an Antic presidency. This is dirty politics, political survival, and a battle that could decide the future of the Liberal Party.



This is a good insight into dirty establishment politics. Left wing (globalist) factions within mainstream conservative parties are trying to stop a genuine conservative candidate from taking power. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

Why Australians are angry (Leithvo)

This Treasury of Common Sense with Phil O'Neil at Radio 2GB/4BC unpacks the economic reasons why Australians feel the economy is no longer working for them, and they are turning to alternatives like One Nation.



Standards of living in Australia have actually fallen. You can import millions of people, and have economic activity, and high demand, and inflation, but this brings higher house prices, falling wages, and is combined with high energy costs thanks to NET ZERO policies. Things are not so good on the ground for ordinary people. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

The Mysterious Discovery That Shows Humans Existed 476,000 Years Ago! – Michael Button (The Daily Heretic)

What if early humans were building complex structures nearly half a million years ago? In this fascinating and eye-opening conversation, Michael Button explores the discovery at Kalambo Falls and what it could reveal about the true capabilities of ancient humans.

Michael Button joins Andrew Gold to unpack one of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries in recent years: a 476,000-year-old wooden structure found at Kalambo Falls in Zambia. Why has this finding surprised so many researchers? And what does it suggest about early human intelligence?

In this focused discussion, Button explains the significance of the Kalambo structure—two interlocking logs, carefully shaped so that one fits securely into the other. This isn’t random assembly; it points to deliberate design and planning. But what does that mean for our understanding of early humans?

He explores the idea of cognitive ability. If humans—or human ancestors—were capable of constructing such structures hundreds of thousands of years ago, how advanced were they really? And does this discovery challenge long-held assumptions about when complex thinking emerged?

Button also reflects on how discoveries like this are interpreted. When new evidence pushes timelines further back, how does the academic world respond? And why do some findings take time to fully reshape established narratives?

Drawing on archaeological context, he highlights the rarity of preserved wooden structures from such an ancient period. Why is this discovery so unique? And what might have been lost to time that we simply haven’t found yet?

What makes this conversation particularly compelling is its focus on rethinking human origins. Button isn’t just presenting a discovery—he’s asking bigger questions about how we define intelligence, innovation, and progress.

He also touches on the broader implications. If early humans were capable of more than we thought, how might that change the way we view our own development as a species?

This interview stays tightly centred on one key idea: what the Kalambo Falls discovery reveals about the deep history of human ingenuity.

If you’re interested in archaeology, human evolution, and groundbreaking discoveries that challenge assumptions, this is a conversation that will expand your perspective.

Watch closely—because the past may be far more advanced than we ever imagined.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 5, 2026.]

Kharkiv Cauldron🪖 Massive Drone Strikes. Ukrainian Army Faces Crisis. Military Summary 2026.09.03

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction: World situation on September 3, 2026
00:15 - Kharkiv Cauldron: Russian forces encircle up to 2,000 Ukrainian troops
00:37 - Three settlements captured: Vasilyevka, Blagodatnaya, Dolzhanka
01:56 - Escape routes cut: Ukrainians trapped in northeastern pocket
04:08 - Strike wipes out Ukrainian temporary deployment point
04:40 - Northeastern Kharkiv collapses, Russia advances toward Veliky Burluk
05:31 - Borova direction: Putin confirms large Ukrainian pocket
08:25 - Druzhkovka direction: Izhevka captured, advance continues
10:12 - Zaporozhye: Novodanilovka under Russian control
12:19 - Failed Ukrainian strike: 400+ drones shot down over Moscow
13:48 - Russia reinforces air defenses and refinery protection
15:10 - Russia prepares massive Kh-101 strategic strike
16:01 - Assassination attempt on Russian general near Engels airfield
17:51 - Drone strikes expand to western Ukraine (Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi)
20:12 - Multiple warehouses destroyed in Kiev region
21:41 - Ukrainian army crisis: F-16 missile shortage, fuel cuts, salary delays
24:15 - Conclusion

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 4, 2026.]

Russian Strikes Enrage Zelensky; Russian Airports Threat; Putin No Talks With Terrorists; Orekhov (Alexander Mercouris)

Zelensky is warning foreign airlines that Russian airspace is becoming unsafe, an open threat to attack Moscow and St Petersburg airports that Vladimir Putin has now branded a declaration of state terrorism. Alexander breaks down Putin's Bishkek press conference, from the blunt words we do not negotiate with terrorists to the collapsing Ukrainian front lines at Kharkov, Siversk and the Barvinkove pocket. Is Zelensky's latest threat the spark that finally triggers the retaliation Putin has promised?



Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Intro to today's program
00:00:53 Russian drone and missile strikes pound Kiev and Odessa
00:03:22 Zelensky blames Europe for being on holiday
00:05:38 Zelensky threatens airlines flying to Russian airports
00:07:49 Turkish Airlines reportedly cutting flights to Russia
00:13:56 Putin responds to Zelensky's airport threat
00:16:29 Putin says Russia does not negotiate with terrorists
00:17:15 Ratcliffe's Moscow trip and a proposed Putin Zelensky Trump summit
00:19:53 Why Russia has not targeted Ukraine's leadership
00:22:38 Modi presses Putin for a negotiated peace in Bishkek
00:31:07 Putin details Ukraine's economic and financial collapse
00:39:13 Ukrainian forces encircled in the Barvinkove pocket
00:49:58 Putin rejects returning to the Black Sea grain deal
00:55:09 Putin denies rumors of a new Russian mobilization
00:56:06 Russia moves to protect oil refineries from drone attacks
01:04:27 China's Xi Jinping distances himself from Ukraine diplomacy
01:08:03 Power of Siberia 2 pipeline renamed Power of Baikal
01:10:20 CIA chief Ratcliffe and the state of US Russia relations
01:13:04 Ukraine grows more reckless as the war enters a dangerous phase

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 4, 2026.]

Singapore Minister Warns: America Is in MAJOR DECLINE (Kim Iversen)

Can the US withdraw from the world to become only a regional power as opposed to being a global prescience? If this does happen it will likely come after a financial collapse.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 4, 2026.]

MSNBC Host Silent for 30 Seconds When the Votes Come Back Blank (Jimmy Dore)

Joined by his all-star panel at a recent live show, Jimmy questions the integrity of recent U.S. elections, focusing on missing USB drives containing voting results and large discrepancies between polling predictions and reported outcomes. He discusses examples involving Dan Bilzerian’s Florida congressional race, Bernie Sanders’ 2016 Democratic primary results, and Francesca Hong’s Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, presenting them as evidence of recurring problems with election systems.

Jimmy also mocks media explanations that attribute major polling misses to voter sentiment or polling errors and argues that election-rigging allegations deserve more scrutiny. The segment closes with jokes about electronic vote counting, political parties, and election transparency.



Unless the US uses voter ID, with the paper ballots hand counted in the open, every election is in doubt. And it doesn't matter whether it is Republican or Democrat, the issue is establishment vs independently thinking individuals.   

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 4, 2026.]

MAGA's Worst Nightmare (Sargon)

AOC to run against JD Vance in 2028? They're both establishment. No space will be given to truly independent figures. Sargon points out that AOC is a bad choice for the Dems.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 4, 2026.]

Germany Is at a BREAKING POINT as AfD on Brink of Historic VICTORY! (Steve Turley)

A significant political shift is underway in Germany, as the Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) party is on the verge of gaining substantial power amid the declining influence of mainstream parties. The so-called "firewall" established by German liberal elites to exclude the AfD has backfired, leading to an increase in support for the party, particularly in regions experiencing rapid demographic changes. Recent polling indicates the AfD could surpass 30% nationally and achieve over 40% in key state elections, reflecting a growing discontent with traditional political structures.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 4, 2026.]

Preference Discipline is EVERYTHING. Topher Project 469

You already knew the polls were lying, I'm going to show you exactly HOW, and why, and what happens when we correct them using REAL data.



The analysis by Topher is more credible than what you find with MSM pundits. The recent Secret Harbour election has better predictive data to run on than the earlier Farrer by election. Going by the recent data, One Nation should win in the next Federal Election, provided their primary vote stays at near 30 percent and they get a preference flow of 80 percent or above (as opposed to the 74% from the MSM pundits).

Thus far the policies pushed by Labor, and also the Liberals, have made things much worse in Australia, and One Nation is a chance to put an end to the globalist madness. Topher himself is a Libertarian who supports One Nation, and others on the right should do the same. All that is asked is for voters to do a little research and listen to what One Nation actually proposes over the claims coming from their detractors. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 4, 2026.]

How One Government Plan Destroyed Australia’s Car Industry (carsales)

On October 20, 2017, the last red Holden VF Commodore rolled off the line in Elizabeth, South Australia. It marked the end of nearly a century of Australian automotive manufacturing. But how did a country that once built millions of its own vehicles end up manufacturing none?

In this episode of Fuel for Thought, we break down the history, flawed logic, and fatal miscalculations of The Button Plan – the 1984 government restructuring intended to save Australia's car industry that ultimately sealed its fate.

From high-tariff protectionism to awkward badge-engineering experiments like the Toyota Lexcen, and foreign boardrooms in Detroit and Tokyo blocking Australian exports, discover the full structural story behind why Australia stopped making cars.



The car industry was protected by tariffs from a tsunami of overseas imports and finally killed off by the global corporations when they moved production offshore so they could make larger profits in other jurisdictions.

They key thing to understand is that consumers could still afford to buy cars when manufacturing was based in Australia. All that happened was the loss of industry, jobs and self sufficiency.

This video frames this situation as an organic process where the Government tried to make Australian vehicles more competitive with overseas production, while the real issue was simply letting a small country fall victim to corporate profiteering via political incompetence. 

The knock on impacts have been an overall winding back of industrial activity, with fewer and fewer import controls, turning Australia into a near banana republic. Industrial production has further declined helped by high energy costs caused by NET ZERO polices. All of this is a result of incompetent globalist aligned neo-liberal politicians. 

Tariffs should slowly be raised on imported products and laws changed to raise taxes on offshored production and financing. Nationalist leaning political parties are needed to address this mess.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 4, 2026.]