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Oil​-​Powered Machine

from Oil​-​Powered Machine / Detroit Red by Fold

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Mike Ruppert – who took his own life on April 13, 2014 – was a controversial, complicated and sincerely caring individual. A former LAPD officer, investigative journalist and author his work explored and exposed the geopolitical theatre that underpins the fabric of modern civilisation. His central argument – based largely on Hubbert’s peak theory – was that because our economic system is predicated on infinite growth in a world of finite resources, the collapse of industrial civilisation is inevitable unless we drastically alter our course.

Mike’s dedication and sincerity were admirable facets of his character. On the other hand according to those closest to him he had an aversion to conflict that often led him to divest from many of his long term achievements. His behaviour and work often reflected a degree of paranoia and for decades he struggled with alcohol addiction and suicidal thoughts. Though criticised by some for being a muckraker or conspiracy theorist it is widely accepted that the majority of Mike’s key geopolitical arguments and facts are valid. He was not perfect by any means but for an ordinary person to discover, understand and share what he did is remarkable.

Having already featured on their 2012 B-side That’s the Life Experience Mike had corresponded with Fold on numerous occasions. He readily gave his blessing to use the excerpt from his speech concerning the dependency of industrial agriculture upon fossil fuels that became the basis of Oil-Powered Machine. Fold are especially grateful for that blessing now that he’s gone.

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from Oil​-​Powered Machine / Detroit Red, released December 1, 2014

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