THE ABSINTHE FILES: How a "Madness Drink" Masked Elite Crimes in the 1800s—And Why The Repeat

This text presents the idea that absinthe in the 1800s served as a means of social control and distraction, diverting public attention from serious issues like colonial atrocities, child trafficking, and population reduction efforts. The author argues that modern elites employ similar tactics, using issues such as the opioid crisis, AI ethics concerns, and UFO narratives to mask corruption, surveillance, and control. The piece suggests historical bans on absinthe were politically motivated rather than health-based, and that current pharmaceutical and technological advancements are being used in comparable ways to manipulate and control the populace. Ultimately, the source posits a recurring "elite playbook" of creating false crises and offering controlled solutions to maintain power and conceal wrongdoing.