The net effect was that this decieved the Russians into making a very poor deal- the sale was for $150 million in today's money in contrast to Alaska's net worth of c.$54 billion.
Why does that matter, in the context of a signed/sealed/delivered contract? Fair question. But it's a very longstanding principle of US law that deliberate misrepresentation of this kind invalidates that contract https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3489&context=facpub. So if you sell a house with hidden damp or subsidance, the buyer can get their money back. And this works the other way around too.
The second problem is that Seward was also not pre-authorised by congress to enter such negotiations, which made the whole process illegal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Act
Now, what we ought to do about it is a good question. My personal view is that it's probably too late to hand Alaska back, despite the legitimacy of Russia's claims and (sadly) our own disgraceful past conduct. But I do think there's a very strong argument for substantial compensation, and cession to Russia of replacement territory elsewhere
Sure. Obviously it's a matter of inference; Seward never came out and said "I'm a member of the Cabal and conspired to steal land from Russia".
But just read this description of Seward and tell me it's not obvious:
Seward.... encouraged immigration to the United States, always seeing immigration as a source of strength; he ... was prepared to back up words with arms; and he believed that Washington was the natural center for inter-American and international discussion. If he were alive today, he would not be surprised to learn ... that many of the most famous Americans are first- or second-generation immigrants, or that New York City is the world's financial center, or that the headquarters of the World Bank and the Organization of American States are both in Washington. Seward would not be surprised by these developments: he would be pleased. Walter Stahr, Seward: Lincoln's Indispensable Man
Seward was born into the Elite of NYC. He was trained intensively in Lawfare from a very young age. He espoused lifelong liberalism, the federal control of Washington DC over the states, supported the organisation of the World Bank/Economic Forum, and was elected with fake, illegaly counted ballots.
I could find nothing about illegally counted ballots nor any support for a world bank or economic forum by Seward.
Seward opposed slavery throughout his life and gave passionate anti-slavery speeches during his political career. His wife, Francis, was an ardent Abolitionist. Their Auburn home was part of the Underground Railroad. This doesn't seem to be what a Cabal member would be a part of. The Cabal seeks to enslave the world to their will, not free it.
Seward supported immigration and education, most notably, he championed the cause of Irish children getting formal education when the Irish were treated much worse than slaves. He did the same for Catholics who opposed Protestant schools.
Seward also believed in territory expansion for America but was opposed to expanding slavery in those territories, his work to acquire new territories occurred after the Civil War where slavery, of course, was abolished. The Alaska purchase is what he is most remembered for.
Seward was also involved with the conservative political factions of the time. The Anti-Mason, Whig and Republican parties. He was also a target of the assassination plot that included Abe Lincoln and Johnson. He barely survived the vicious attack and went on to continue to serve as SoS until he retired.
Seward's life does not fit in with what a Cabal member would be a part of.
But the legality of the sale is seriously doubtful.
The key issue is that the Cabal withheld from Russia the fact that Gold had been discovered in Alaska and neighbouring areas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klondike_Gold_Rush
The net effect was that this decieved the Russians into making a very poor deal- the sale was for $150 million in today's money in contrast to Alaska's net worth of c.$54 billion.
Why does that matter, in the context of a signed/sealed/delivered contract? Fair question. But it's a very longstanding principle of US law that deliberate misrepresentation of this kind invalidates that contract https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3489&context=facpub. So if you sell a house with hidden damp or subsidance, the buyer can get their money back. And this works the other way around too.
It's no surprise, the sale was negotiated by William Seward, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._Seward a prominent member of the Cabal and early supporter of immigration.
The second problem is that Seward was also not pre-authorised by congress to enter such negotiations, which made the whole process illegal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Act
Putin annouced the illegality of the sale in early 2024 https://turdef.com/article/putin-claims-alaska-as-russian-territory forcing a denial from the Cabal https://thehill.com/policy/international/4423913-state-dept-putin-alaska-russia/
Now, what we ought to do about it is a good question. My personal view is that it's probably too late to hand Alaska back, despite the legitimacy of Russia's claims and (sadly) our own disgraceful past conduct. But I do think there's a very strong argument for substantial compensation, and cession to Russia of replacement territory elsewhere
Interesting. You say the Cabal brokered the deal for Alaska and Seward was a member of it. Sauce?
Sure. Obviously it's a matter of inference; Seward never came out and said "I'm a member of the Cabal and conspired to steal land from Russia".
But just read this description of Seward and tell me it's not obvious:
Seward.... encouraged immigration to the United States, always seeing immigration as a source of strength; he ... was prepared to back up words with arms; and he believed that Washington was the natural center for inter-American and international discussion. If he were alive today, he would not be surprised to learn ... that many of the most famous Americans are first- or second-generation immigrants, or that New York City is the world's financial center, or that the headquarters of the World Bank and the Organization of American States are both in Washington. Seward would not be surprised by these developments: he would be pleased. Walter Stahr, Seward: Lincoln's Indispensable Man
Seward was born into the Elite of NYC. He was trained intensively in Lawfare from a very young age. He espoused lifelong liberalism, the federal control of Washington DC over the states, supported the organisation of the World Bank/Economic Forum, and was elected with fake, illegaly counted ballots.
I could find nothing about illegally counted ballots nor any support for a world bank or economic forum by Seward.
Seward opposed slavery throughout his life and gave passionate anti-slavery speeches during his political career. His wife, Francis, was an ardent Abolitionist. Their Auburn home was part of the Underground Railroad. This doesn't seem to be what a Cabal member would be a part of. The Cabal seeks to enslave the world to their will, not free it.
Seward supported immigration and education, most notably, he championed the cause of Irish children getting formal education when the Irish were treated much worse than slaves. He did the same for Catholics who opposed Protestant schools.
Seward also believed in territory expansion for America but was opposed to expanding slavery in those territories, his work to acquire new territories occurred after the Civil War where slavery, of course, was abolished. The Alaska purchase is what he is most remembered for.
Seward was also involved with the conservative political factions of the time. The Anti-Mason, Whig and Republican parties. He was also a target of the assassination plot that included Abe Lincoln and Johnson. He barely survived the vicious attack and went on to continue to serve as SoS until he retired.
Seward's life does not fit in with what a Cabal member would be a part of.