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What about The Forecaster, a film about Martin Armstrong? It's critical of banks, government corruption and was effectively denied viewing in the US short of do

What about The Forecaster, a film about Martin Armstrong? It's critical of banks, government corruption and was effectively denied viewing in the US short of downloading pirated copies for years despite being successful globally. Initially, Netflix was set to stream the documentary but suddenly reversed that decision, yet other movies you list were not blocked. Censorship in the US may be more subtle than elsewhere, but it is present. Banks and governments have their methods which have become disturbingly effective. Also consider SJWs who effectively drown out or ostracize anyone with a differing viewpoint - you are free to think whatever you want, as long as you agree with us! http://imdb.com/title/tt4103404/ http://imdb.com/title/tt4103404/ https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/world-news/corruption/censorship-trying-to-cover-up-the-truth/ https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/world-news/corruption/cen...

thousandautumns 9y ago
I find it hard to believe that the reason it was dropped was due to criticism of banks and allegations of government corruption, given there is copious amounts of other films with the same subjects available, including on Netflix.
- miscreanity 9y ago
  You're right, it isn't just the criticism. Armstrong advised Reagan, Thatcher and numerous other administrations over the past few decades. He has been behind the curtain. His computer system has been accurately forecasting long-term socio-economic trends and their apices since the eighties. This is what the banks wanted. When Armstrong turned the banks down, they sought to forcibly acquire the software and utilized government to squeeze him. The story continued on with illegitimate confiscation of billions and civil rights transgressions as Armstrong was jailed for years over contempt of court because there were no legitimate charges that could be brought against him. So yes, there's definitely a history that makes Armstrong a target. The deeper you dig, the more it makes sense why The Forecaster was effectively blocked in the US and others have no problem.
spookthesunset 9y ago
> Also consider SJWs..... "SJWs"? Really? Does HN really need to devolve into KiA, TRP or T_D?
Animats 9y ago
It's on iTunes, Amazon, and Vimeo. It's a pay-per-view documentary.
- miscreanity 9y ago
  Yes, within the past few months if I recall correctly. It was unavailable in the US on any streaming service before that.

thousandautumns 9y ago

I find it hard to believe that the reason it was dropped was due to criticism of banks and allegations of government corruption, given there is copious amounts of other films with the same subjects available, including on Netflix.

miscreanity 9y ago
You're right, it isn't just the criticism. Armstrong advised Reagan, Thatcher and numerous other administrations over the past few decades. He has been behind the curtain. His computer system has been accurately forecasting long-term socio-economic trends and their apices since the eighties. This is what the banks wanted. When Armstrong turned the banks down, they sought to forcibly acquire the software and utilized government to squeeze him. The story continued on with illegitimate confiscation of billions and civil rights transgressions as Armstrong was jailed for years over contempt of court because there were no legitimate charges that could be brought against him. So yes, there's definitely a history that makes Armstrong a target. The deeper you dig, the more it makes sense why The Forecaster was effectively blocked in the US and others have no problem.

spookthesunset 9y ago

> Also consider SJWs..... "SJWs"? Really? Does HN really need to devolve into KiA, TRP or T_D?

Animats 9y ago

It's on iTunes, Amazon, and Vimeo. It's a pay-per-view documentary.

miscreanity 9y ago
Yes, within the past few months if I recall correctly. It was unavailable in the US on any streaming service before that.