UFO-Kontakt - 2002 3

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-KONTAKT, titled "UFO-KONTAKT Nr 3, 2002", is published by Sveriges UFO-förbund (SUFO) and serves as an organ for the Swedish UFO Association. The issue delves into historical conspiracies, particularly focusing on the French Revolution, and its alleged manipulation by secret societies and international financiers. The cover features an illustration of a woman symbolizing the French Republic, with a Freemason symbol visible.

Till våra läsare! (To our readers!)

This editorial piece sets the tone for the issue, questioning humanity's bloody history of wars, oppression, and injustice. It introduces Lucifer as the "light-bringer" and a symbol of deception, linking this to the historical Illuminati, a secret society allegedly financed by the Rothschild family and other bankers. Their goal, according to the article, was world domination, with the French Revolution being a key step in replacing monarchical rule with a hidden dictatorship of financial power. The editorial urges readers to critically assess current events and media narratives, suggesting that a better understanding of past manipulations can help navigate present-day choices.

Vilseledda människor på planeten Jorden (Misled people on planet Earth)

This extensive article explores the idea that humanity is spiritually and socially underdeveloped compared to other civilizations in the universe. It argues that societal structures have been plagued by economic injustice, class divisions, oppression, and constant warfare, suggesting a fundamental flaw in human thinking. The author posits that a better use of human potential, guided by positive values, could lead to well-functioning societies, as described by alleged contactees who have visited alien homeworlds. The current state of democracy is dismissed as a sham, controlled by a "financial mafia" that manipulates news agencies, the press, radio, and television to present a false reality. This control is further maintained through censorship and the dissemination of trivial entertainment like violent films and sports, distracting the public from real societal problems. The article claims that this financial elite, through secret societies, has infiltrated key societal positions.

The article asserts that a centuries-old conspiracy by power-hungry individuals aims to establish a totalitarian world government with complete control over global resources and populations. It references William Guy Carr's book "Pawns in the Game" to illustrate how bankers and financiers have used people as pawns in political games. The principle of "divide and conquer" is highlighted, with the creation of animosity between religions, classes, nations, and races to incite revolutions and wars, which in turn generate profits for lenders through interest on loans. Examples include the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in England, and the English Civil War, where financiers allegedly supported Oliver Cromwell against King Charles I.

The narrative then shifts to the establishment of the Bank of England, which, according to the article, was granted a monopoly to issue currency. This allowed the bank to print excessive amounts of money, lending it to the state and individuals at interest, thereby consolidating national debt and enriching the wealthy lenders through taxation. The article also points to the lucrative slave trade and the opium trade as other means of enrichment for the powerful.

The French Revolution as a Conspiracy

The article details how, in 1773, Mayer Amschel Rothschild convened a meeting of wealthy and influential men to finance and control an international revolutionary movement aimed at gaining complete control over global wealth, natural resources, and people. Their first objective was to overthrow the French monarchy. Rothschild allegedly outlined how the English revolution of the 17th century could have been more effective if the liquidation of opposition had been swifter and the planned reign of terror more efficiently executed. He emphasized that the financiers had successfully gained control of the country's economy and consolidated its national debt.

Rothschild proposed that a French revolution would yield even greater financial gains if the conspirators united their resources. They planned to use economic manipulation to drive the unemployed masses to the brink of starvation and employ propaganda to blame the king, nobility, clergy, and industrialists for the crisis. Slander campaigns would be used to discredit any opposition. The plan involved using violence and terror, combined with liberal rhetoric of freedom and equality, to control the population. The wealthy elite would be corrupted through encouragement of vice, and a new economic upper class would emerge from the ruins of the old aristocracy. Wars would be instigated to heavily indebt the warring nations, and new administrators would be made subservient to the new powers through financial leverage.

An economic war would be waged through taxation and unfair competition to dispossess landowners and industrialists. This would be achieved by controlling raw materials and organizing labor demands for higher wages, which would be rendered worthless by corresponding price increases.

The article describes how the centralization of decision-making to an all-powerful world government was the ultimate goal, with wars and conflicts being instigated to reduce the population, leaving only the proletariat and a police force to protect the elite. To achieve the revolution in France, it was necessary to infiltrate the Freemason movement and establish an order of "enlightened" individuals, called the Illuminati, to work towards societal upheaval under a guise of humanitarianism.

A commission of 33 members was proposed for this secret organization, with a Supreme Council of 13 members. Every new member would have to swear an oath of strict obedience to the head of the Supreme Council, ensuring the totalitarian structure of Freemasonry as an effective instrument for a future world dictatorship. This meeting is believed to have decided to form a secret organization to overthrow the world order and place it under the control of financiers. Adam Weishaupt, a Jesuit-educated lecturer, was tasked with organizing this movement, and the Illuminati order was founded in Ingolstadt on May 1, 1776. Its initial objective was to prepare for the overthrow of the French monarchy, which was already weakened by the Seven Years' War and internal discontent.

The American colonies' struggle for independence stimulated revolutionary sentiment in France. However, France's intervention in the war in 1778 worsened its economy. Jacques Necker, the finance minister, opted for large, interest-bearing loans instead of austerity measures or tax increases. The conspirators sought suitable individuals to act as pawns in the upcoming French Revolution. The eloquent Count Honoré de Mirabeau, who had influence at court and was a friend of the Grand Master of French Freemasonry, Duke Louis Philippe d'Orléans, was identified as a potential tool. Mirabeau, heavily indebted, was initiated into the Illuminati and tasked with engaging Louis Philippe, who was to become the democratically elected regent of France if the king abdicated.

Mirabeau led the Duke of Orléans into a life of debauchery, leaving him so indebted that he had to transfer his properties as collateral. The Palais Royal in Paris became a center for entertainment and propaganda. The article suggests that a setback occurred in the mid-1780s when a courier carrying secret documents was struck by lightning near Regensburg, and the papers fell into the hands of Bavarian authorities, who then forwarded the information to the French monarchy.

In the summer of 1788, France experienced severe hailstorms that destroyed crops, exacerbating an ongoing economic crisis. The following winter was harsh, leading to food shortages and livestock deaths.

The French Revolution Unfolds

The discontent among peasants over taxes and feudal dues led to protests and riots, while rising bread prices fueled unrest among the urban population. The privileged upper classes were unwilling to bear their fair share of the national tax burden, making it difficult to address the enormous national debt. This situation set the stage for the meeting of the Estates-General in Versailles in May 1789.

The article argues that for any meaningful progress, the outdated Estates-General needed to be transformed into a constituent national assembly with the power to convert the absolute monarchy into a constitutional one. This was achieved by the bourgeois Third Estate, with the help of liberal nobles and Freemasons like Mirabeau and Philippe d'Orléans, after a two-month political struggle against the king and the conservative majority of the privileged estates.

However, the king and the court were determined to restore the old regime by military force. When rumors of troop movements reached Paris, the population, spurred by skilled orators and propagandists, was incited to seize weapons and storm the Bastille on July 14, 1789. This event, under the slogan "liberty, equality, and fraternity," marked the beginning of a bloody revolution aimed at dismantling the outdated royal autocracy and its associated privileges for nobles and clergy. Behind the scenes, however, financiers and economic powers allegedly manipulated public opinion through secret societies and controlled media, instigating wars and revolutions for their own profit, and are now on the verge of enslaving humanity under financial dictatorship.

For the revolution against the royal autocracy to succeed, it was necessary to incite the poor and exploited population to rebellion. Paris, with its over half a million inhabitants, played a key role, though peasant uprisings against feudalism were also significant and arguably more successful than the English revolution of the 17th century.

The revolutionary government established in Paris was initially a bourgeois regime, collaborating with the Third Estate's representatives. To protect themselves from the poorer population, who had participated in the uprising with pikes and muskets, a National Guard was formed under the command of the liberal Marquis de La Fayette. The former participants were disarmed. Jean Bailly, an astronomer, served as mayor of the capital for the next two years.

Peasants in the countryside had already risen against feudalism, their grievances ignored by the authorities. In the summer of 1789, influenced by revolutionary rumors of the abolition of noble privileges and feudal dues, they began to revolt again. They attacked castles, destroyed documents, and burned down estates if the lords refused to relinquish their burdensome fees and labor obligations.

Although the National Assembly, on August 4, theoretically declared the abolition of noble privileges and feudal dues on cultivated land, the subsequent decrees stipulated that these abolitions would only occur after redemption payments. Sensible peasants did not consider this worthwhile.

The "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen," issued on August 26, was equally misleading. While its first article proclaimed that "Men are born and remain free and equal in rights, and social distinctions can only be founded on public utility," the article's authors were, in reality, focused on protecting the privileges of the wealthy bourgeoisie, not on addressing the economic injustices and widespread misery caused by the exploitation of resources and labor by the wealthy elite.

The Path to Republic and War

The article details the financial struggles of the French state, exacerbated by the ongoing war. The bourgeois government's reluctance to address societal inequalities led to a resurgence of revolutionary fervor, particularly in Paris, where the Cordelier Club became active again. The government's call for volunteers to defend the nation saw thousands enlist, but psychological warfare was also employed by the enemy. A declaration by the Prussian commander, Duke Ferdinand of Braunschweig, threatened severe punishment, including death, for anyone opposing the allies and the destruction of Paris if the royal family was harmed.

In response, the revolutionary population of Paris took matters into their own hands. Various districts formed permanent assemblies and joined the National Guard. Under the influence of Georges Jacques Danton, the Cordelier Club introduced universal suffrage for all citizens in their representative bodies. On August 3, 1792, a petition signed by 47 of the 48 Paris sections demanding the king's deposition was submitted to the legislative assembly. When no action was taken by the night of August 10, the storm bell was rung, signaling a planned uprising. Sections were urged to send delegates to the town hall to replace the existing municipal government with a new one from their own ranks.

The suburbs rose up, and tens of thousands of their inhabitants, along with federates from Marseille, marched towards the king's residence in the Tuileries. The National Guard on duty disappeared, but the remaining Swiss mercenaries opened fire on the crowd, resulting in hundreds of deaths.

The Swiss guards eventually surrendered, and many were killed. The royal couple had fled to the legislative assembly, which was forced to decide on the king's temporary suspension and the convening of a national convention to draft a republican constitution. A provisional government council was formed, with Danton as Minister of Justice. The king and his family were housed in the Temple Tower under strict surveillance.

The bloody events of August 10, along with a manifesto from the Prussian Duke, fueled hatred and fear among the revolutionary population. News arrived that General La Fayette had attempted to march his army to Paris to reinstate the king, but his attempt failed, and he was captured by the Austrians.

Rumors circulated that royalists in Paris were preparing an uprising in early September, coinciding with the expected arrival of the Prussian army. The plan was for seven hundred Swiss guards to free the king and imprisoned royalists, then plunder and set fire to the city. The municipal government responded decisively, arming approximately 30,000 volunteers for the army. House searches were conducted to confiscate hidden weapons and arrest suspected collaborators. Nearly 2,000 rifles were seized, and about a thousand opponents were interned.

As news of military defeats reached Paris and volunteers prepared to depart for the front, Marat, in his newspaper "Folkvännen," urged them not to leave until the imprisoned conspirators were dealt with. On September 2, the commune issued a call to arms as enemy forces approached the city. Radical elements broke into prisons and began executing counter-revolutionaries and common criminals, leading to the September Massacres.

A turning point occurred on September 20, when the French defeated the Prussians at Valmy. The next day, the newly elected National Convention convened, and on September 22, France was proclaimed a republic. The Girondins formed the bourgeois right wing of the convention, while the Montagnards, or "the Mountain," had greater popular support. Key figures among the Montagnards included Danton, Robespierre, and Marat.

Robespierre gained influence in the Jacobin Club after the expulsion of Brissot and his Girondins, whom he accused of seeking to rule the republic solely in the interest of the wealthy. He argued for ending inflation and ensuring the people's basic needs, stating that anything else was secondary. He also pointed out that the Girondins had declared war but shied away from mobilizing the working class, whose efforts were essential for the war's success.

The question of the king's fate became urgent after secret documents were discovered in the Tuileries, revealing Louis XVI's treasonous conspiracies with enemy governments and emigrant counter-revolutionaries. The Girondins preferred to postpone a decision, but in December, the king was put on trial before the National Convention, accused of high treason. In January 1793, Louis XVI was found guilty and executed by guillotine.

The Aftermath and Escalation of Conflict

The execution of the king was seen by the bourgeois-republican authorities as a way to eliminate a powerful opponent, using the guillotine as a swift and painless method of execution, as recommended by Dr. Joseph Guillotin. However, the article questions the morality of taking a life unless it is in self-defense.

The revolution, influenced by misleading or misled revolutionaries, devolved into a reign of terror, with countless lives lost across Europe in wars instigated to satisfy the power and greed of some. The article draws a parallel to modern times, where a US president, backed by powerful media, can plan wars of aggression against other nations for their oil resources, questioning humanity's spiritual development.

Similar to contemporary liberals, the Girondins spoke of protecting property rights, freedom of enterprise, deregulation, and free trade, but in reality, they sought to preserve and expand the property privileges of the super-rich at the expense of the majority. Wealthy shareholders, usurious bankers, food speculators, and arms dealers were seen as having the right to accumulate further wealth and power. While the liberal propaganda spoke of human rights, economic justice and the fair distribution of national resources were ignored, serving only to mislead the public.

The economic situation worsened significantly during the first half of the National Convention's term due to inflation from excessive printing of assignats and the sale of confiscated church property to speculators and wealthy farmers, rather than to the poorer villagers. The article notes that while the French armies had achieved some successes in their defensive war, pushing beyond French borders, the stated goal of liberating neighboring peoples was a pretext for acquiring their resources.

The dire military situation was partly due to the people's efforts and successful recruitment of volunteers. However, the supply situation for the general population remained difficult, leading radical elements to believe that the revolution needed to go further than merely abolishing the monarchy and confiscating church property.

Instead of a bourgeois plutocracy, concrete measures were needed to ensure the survival of the poorer population and to establish new legislation for wealth equalization and social justice. Ideas like these were put forth by a libertarian socialist named Jacques Roux, who believed that progress would be impossible as long as the convention was dominated by fanatical defenders of the wealthy's property privileges.

These developments apparently alarmed international financiers, who saw Great Britain, led by William Pitt, enter the war as a new and dangerous adversary in February 1793. General Dumouriez, who had previously succeeded La Fayette and defeated Austrian troops, failed in his invasion of Holland. When he attempted to lead his army back to Paris to restore the constitutional monarchy, his soldiers refused, and he fled to the enemy.

In March, international conspirators also managed to incite a significant portion of the Catholic population in the Vendée region to rebel against the republican government in Paris. This was fueled by discontent over military conscription, the confiscation of church property, and the demand that priests swear allegiance to the republic instead of the Pope. The rebellion further worsened France's precarious military situation and led to bloody massacres on both sides.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-KONTAKT revolve around conspiracy, secret societies, and the alleged manipulation of historical events, particularly the French Revolution, by international financial powers. The magazine expresses a deep distrust of mainstream media and established political systems, portraying them as tools of control and deception. The editorial stance is critical of capitalism, usury, and the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few, advocating for a more equitable distribution of resources and a rejection of what it terms "financial dictatorship." The underlying message suggests that humanity is being deliberately misled and oppressed by hidden forces seeking global domination. The publication appears to align with ufological and alternative historical perspectives, linking historical conspiracies to broader questions about humanity's place in the universe and the nature of reality.

Title: UFO-KONTAKT
Issue Date: 2002
Publisher: Sveriges UFO-förbund (SUFO)
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
ISSN: 1103-6842

This issue of UFO-KONTAKT, the quarterly journal of the Sveriges UFO-förbund (SUFO), combines historical analysis of the French Revolution with contemporary UFOlogy and book reviews.

The French Revolution: Political Turmoil and Social Change

The first part of the magazine delves into the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, focusing on the events of 1793 and 1794. It details the political struggles within the National Convention, the rise of the Montagnards (the "Mountain"), and the subsequent legislative changes aimed at benefiting the peasantry, such as the abolition of feudal dues and the return of land to communal ownership. The text highlights the economic challenges faced by urban populations due to grain requisitions for the army and the ensuing price speculation.

A significant portion is dedicated to the radical figure Jacques Roux, who confronted the Convention on June 25th, demanding strict laws against speculators. Roux criticized the "aristocrats of commerce" for profiting from the revolution and exploiting the populace, accusing them of controlling industries and causing widespread suffering. His fiery speech led to his expulsion from the Convention amidst hostile reactions.

The narrative then shifts to the political maneuvering against Roux, who was seen as an obstacle to Robespierre's dictatorial ambitions. His exclusion from the Cordelier Club, orchestrated with the help of Jacobin leader Jacques Hébert, is described. The assassination of Jean Paul Marat on July 13th by a right-wing sympathizer is also recounted, portraying him as a victim of counter-revolutionary forces.

The text further explains how the expelled Girondist leaders collaborated with royalists and émigrés to incite provincial uprisings against the Convention. Their propaganda, using the slogans of "liberty" and "equality," is characterized as a means to mislead the public, with "liberty" interpreted as the freedom for profiteers to enrich themselves and "equality" as mere equal treatment within the capitalist system.

The dire situation of revolutionary France, facing both foreign invasion and internal revolts, is emphasized. The need to replace Girondist and royalist officers in the high command with "honest republicans" is noted, a task undertaken by the Convention's Committee of Public Safety under Robespierre's leadership.

The latter part of the French Revolution section covers Robespierre's consolidation of power, the establishment of revolutionary committees and tribunals, and the implementation of the Reign of Terror. The execution of Marie Antoinette and numerous Girondist leaders is mentioned, followed by Robespierre's efforts to restore order by eliminating both the Hébertists and the Dantonists in March 1794. The section concludes with Robespierre's own execution on July 28, 1794, after a revolt in the Convention, leading to a corrupt bourgeois regime and eventually Napoleon's military dictatorship.

The author poses a rhetorical question about the causes of ongoing global conflicts, suggesting a connection to a "financial and masonic mafia" that manipulates public opinion through news agencies and media to enslave humanity under the dictatorship of money.

Book Reviews: UFOs and Extraterrestrial Encounters

The second part of the magazine shifts focus to UFOlogy and extraterrestrial themes, featuring a section titled "Läsvärda böcker" (Worthwhile Books).

1. Judas Iscariot: The Master's Teaching and Life (1994) by Pjotr Krapotkin: This book is described as a sensational work that, according to a knowledgeable professor, reveals Jesus's true teachings, contrasting them with the Gospel of Matthew, which is claimed to be a falsified copy.
2. Sune Hjorth: Extraterrestrial People on Earth (1996): This book is presented as a clear summary of the author's findings after years of study regarding the presence of extraterrestrials on Earth in modern times and antiquity.
3. Sune Hjorth & Ante Jonsson: Fantastic Journeys with UFO - Visits to Extraterrestrial Civilizations (1989): This book features Ante Jonsson, described as the "selected Swedish contact person for the Pleiadians," recounting his unique experiences of being taken aboard a UFO and visiting their home planet, Prio.

Editorial Information and Subscription Details

The magazine provides contact information for the Sveriges UFO-förbund, including its board members: Sune Hjorth (Chairman), Ivan Jonsson (Secretary), and Olof Andersson (Treasurer). The editorial office is also managed by Sune Hjorth in Sundsvall, Sweden, with contact details for phone, fax, and email provided.

Subscription fees are listed as 120 SEK for Sweden and 140 SEK for other Nordic countries. Information on ordering back issues at various prices depending on the year is also included.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine clearly positions itself as a platform for exploring both historical events with potential conspiratorial undertones (like the French Revolution) and the phenomena of UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be critical of established power structures and mainstream narratives, as evidenced by the critical analysis of the French Revolution's outcomes and the promotion of alternative historical and scientific perspectives in the book reviews. The magazine aims to inform its readers about UFO sightings, alien civilizations, and related research, serving as a central resource for UFO enthusiasts in Sweden.