The C.R.A.A.P. Test
The C.R.A.A.P. Test- a tool for evaluating information and finding the TRUTH
When you search for information, you're going to find lots of it . . . but is it good information? You will want to determine that for yourself, and the CRAAP Test can help.
The CRAAP Test is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find. Different criteria will be more or less important depending on your situation or what you are looking for.
It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Assertion is not argument; contradict the statement of an opponent is NOT proof that you are correct – Johnson
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To be persuasive, one must be believable;
To be believable, one must be credible;
To be credible, one must be truthful.
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All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860)
A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910), (attributed)
Truth persuades by teaching, but does not teach by persuading. Quintus Septimius Tertullianus (160 AD - 230 AD), Adversus Valentinianos
“You believe easily what you hope for earnestly” -- Terence
Currency: The timeliness of the information.
When was the information published or posted?
Has the information been revised or updated?
Does your topic require current information, or will older sources work as well?
Are the links functional?
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
Who is the intended audience?
Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?
Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?
Would you be comfortable citing this source in a research paper? (**)
Authority: The source of the information.
Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations?
Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?
Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?
examples: .com .edu .gov .org .net
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content.
Where does the information come from?
Is the information supported by evidence? (**)
Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?
Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?
Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors?
Purpose: The reason the information exists.
What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?
Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda?
Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional or personal biases?
Is this source or information good? | Meriam Library
https://library.csuchico.edu/sites/default/files/craap-test.pdf
TNT:
Tishwash: The Iraq Stock Exchange officially joins the "Tabadul" platform.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange announced the official start of trading for the Iraq Stock Exchange via the “Tabadul” platform, making it the eighth market to join the platform.
The move allows investors in Iraq to trade securities listed on the Abu Dhabi market directly, thus enhancing trading and investment opportunities between the two markets.
The “Tabadul” platform provides the ability to trade between participating markets and settle transactions in local currencies, without the need for dual listing or custodian services.
Ariel: The Wizard of Oz as a Monetary Allegory
9-30-2029
The Wizard of Oz As Monetary Allegory: For Those Pressed For Time
The Emerald City reading isn’t random. Since economist Hugh Rockoff’s 1990 paper “The ‘Wizard of Oz’ as a Monetary Allegory,” scholars have mapped L. Frank Baum’s 1900 book onto the 1890s Populist movement the fight over gold vs. silver coinage.
The Emerald City itself = paper greenbacks.
Emailed to Recaps~ Thank you David
Reset Intelligence: Pensions for Weapons.
By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT
On Tuesday, the day before the coalition's mission in Iraq closed, the cabinet voted through the PMF Service and Retirement Law and sent it to parliament: ranks, salaries and pensions inside the state for the fighters who bring their weapons in.
The blocs handed al-Zaidi the authority to fill the 9 empty cabinet chairs as one package after Sovereignty Day. Kataib Hezbollah answered with a threat to police Iraqi airspace and bring the government down.
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
GLOBAL BOND RESET WATCH: GLOBAL BONDS FACE WORST MONTH IN YEARS AS GOVERNMENT DEBT AND YIELDS SURGE
Global bond markets are ending September under pressure as rising government borrowing, persistent inflation and higher energy costs push long-term yields to multi-year highs.
The Iraq Stock Exchange Officially Joins The "Tabadul" Platform 9 29 2026
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange announced the official start of trading for the Iraq Stock
Exchange via the “Tabadul” platform, making it the eighth market to join the platform.
The move allows investors in Iraq to trade securities listed on the Abu Dhabi market directly, thus enhancing trading and investment opportunities between the two markets.
MilitiaMan & Crew: Is This The Sequence?
9-29-2026
The Crew: Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man
No drama. No intrigue. No songs and dances. Just straight, factual news that I read and interpret to the best of my ability after being an avid Dinar investor and insanely obsessed Dinarian for over 15 years.
Follow MM on X == https://x.com/Slashn
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Tuesday Night Video
FRANK26…9-29-26….SIT DOWN
This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only
Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie and Omar in Iraq and guests
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MP: Fixing Contracts And Wages Is Mandatory For The Government Within The 2027 Budget
Information/Baghdad... MP Mahmoud Al-Shammari affirmed on Tuesday that the issue of regularizing the employment of contract and daily wage workers in various ministries and state institutions has become a legal and moral obligation incumbent upon the government. He stressed the financial necessity of including sufficient allocations to definitively resolve this entitlement within the 2027 general budget.
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
AI DEBT RESET WATCH: RISING BOND COSTS COLLIDE WITH MASSIVE AI INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING
The global AI buildout is creating enormous demand for capital at the same time that rising government and corporate bond yields are making that capital increasingly expensive.
The Global Debt Crisis Has Begun (Why Gold Is Falling First)
Taylor Kenny: 9-29-2026
The global debt crisis is accelerating as Treasury yields surge and governments face a massive debt rollover problem. So why is gold falling?
Taylor Kenney breaks down what rising yields are really signaling, why short-term gold weakness may be misleading, and what it means for the dollar, gold, silver, and your wealth.
Ariel: The Mandate of Ashes, Iraq and the Fuse
9-28-2026
The Mandate Of Ashes: A Sovereign Detonation (Iraq & The Fuse)
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Dhi Qar Gas Storage Project Begins Trial Operation
2026-09-29 Shafaq News- Dhi Qar A new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility at the Nasiriyah gas depot in Iraq's southern Dhi Qar began trial operation on Tuesday, a move Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Ezzat Saber Ismail said would strengthen storage capacity and help stabilize supplies across the province.
Is It A Golden Era For Gold?
JP MORGAN
Gold stands at the crossroads of global uncertainty and enduring resilience. Here, we explore the factors driving the price of gold and consider the important role it plays in portfolio diversification. Gold prices have more than doubled since late 2023, repeatedly hitting all-time highs in a sustained rally. The precious metal outperformed major equity benchmarks in 2025 with an eye-popping 65% return,1 its strongest single year since 1979, then built on those gains in early 2026.
Reset Intelligence: Iraq Enters the Final Stretch.
By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT
The heads of Iraq's four presidencies signed off on Monday on what they called the completion of the country's path to sovereignty. The coalition's mission ends September 30.
From here, the gates this file has tracked run on dates: customs rules on October 1, the weapons principles in the first days of October, and the budget in parliament by October 15.
TNT:
Tishwash: The US chargé d'affaires confirms to the Prime Minister's security advisor: We will celebrate together on September 30th, Iraqi Sovereignty Day
Iraq and the United States discussed today the issues of security, sovereignty, and political developments in Iraq and the region, in addition to bilateral relations, during a meeting with the US Chargé d'Affaires to Iraq, Steven Fagin.
The Iraqi side, in a statement received by Iraq Observer, stressed the priority of preserving the country’s security and sovereignty, consolidating state authority and the rule of law, and restricting weapons to the state, as well as continuing to combat terrorism and corruption and supporting state institutions in a way that preserves stability and the higher interests of Iraq.
MarkZ: LATEST UPDATE: The Delay, the Reset & the Great Wealth Transfer
Jon Dowling: 9-28-2026 (Excerpts)
Jon: Hi everyone. Welcome to the monthly podcast with the one and only the original Mr. Mark Z.Joining us graciously from this humble abode to have the normal customary discussion of what we're seeing and uh what we see ahead to unlock what we're all waiting patiently and maybe not patiently but doing what we need to do.
Mark: Hey, we're watching just the news we've been getting this week from UN side. Big announcements yesterday. Uh Iran has decided they can back off the 60% and adhere to international non-prololiferation rules. So that is like a sudden change.
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
INDIA LIQUIDITY RESET WATCH: RBI DRAINS NEARLY $20 BILLION AS CENTRAL BANK REENGINEERS BANKING LIQUIDITY
India's central bank is using foreign-exchange operations, bond sales and other liquidity tools to reduce excess cash in the banking system, creating a significant example of how modern central banks can manage money flows through multiple financial channels.
The UN’s Bankruptcy Can’t Happen Fast Enough
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) September 28, 2026
Every September, world leaders take turns at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and give pointless speeches. If they really cared about CO2 emissions, they’d skip the event entirely, because the only thing coming out of their mouths is lies and hot air. But a few days ago when it was Argentina's turn, President Javier Milei spoke honestly and boldly.
Finance Refers The Draft Federal Budget For 2027 To The Ministerial Council For The Economy
Money and business Economy News – Baghdad The Ministry of Finance referred the draft federal budget for 2027 to the Ministerial Council for the Economy, after completing the stages of its preparation.
The ministry said in a statement that the completion of the draft budget is the result of continuous working meetings of the Supreme Committee for the preparation of the budget, including hosting representatives of ministries, the Kurdistan region and the provinces, as well as consulting financial experts from inside and outside Iraq.
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Zester. Wed.09/30/2026
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
MZ: Troops withdrawal before Sovereignty Day, what's next. Zester answer blockchain questions.
MZ: They are celebrating for the next 4 days in Iraq. I expect news to be fairly quiet after today. I keep being told this is it….They can now move forward now that the trigger was pulled/line was crossed.