Where's Lloyd Austin?  Mentioned in this video:  Jayant Bhandari: Midnight’s Children https://youtu.be/4pqOVbp0n9A?si=OUnU_DA5v28LG98Z Owen Benjamin: https://twitter.com/OwenBenjamin U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin's health and absence from the public eye.  The speakers also delve into potential candidates for the U.S. presidential election, specifically discussing Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. They question historical accounts and remark on the anniversary of the Virgin Islands being bought by the U.S. from Denmark, amidst other historical events. The conversation concludes with brief chit-chat about Muhammad Ali and contemporary figures like Kanye West. Chapters:  00:00 Intro 00:02 Introduction and Casual Conversation 00:49 Discussing Lloyd Austin's Health and Absence 02:56 Debate on the Role of Kathleen Hicks 03:25 Reflections on Government Positions and Titles 04:28 Critique of Military Policies and Leadership 07:51 Speculations on Future Political Scenarios 17:01 Remembering Historical Events 37:45 Discussion on the Influence of Politics in Sports 40:59 Closing Remarks and Personal Anecdotes

Doug Casey's Take [ep#300] Where's Lloyd Austin?

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To be part of the Phyle join us at https://www.crisisInvesting.com Crisis Investing Q&A; with Doug Casey: Visions, Investments, and The Future In a comprehensive Q&A; session, Doug Casey, associated with Crisis Investing, answers various questions from the members of The Phyle, a private community. He discusses his vision and experiences with Estancia de Cafayate, the concept of free cities, and reflections on investment and community living. Doug also tackles questions about the alignment of personal philosophy with business ethics, the importance of associating with ethically grounded individuals, and strategies for dealing with conflicts of interest in transactions. Furthermore, he addresses the measurement of economic growth beyond GDP, the impact of demographics on economies, artificial intelligence and the future of work, and the conceptualization of The File community for like-minded individuals. The dialogue also touches on modern art appreciation, caring for elderly parents internationally, exploring agricultural investment opportunities, the potential for conflict in South America, and demographic changes affecting civilization. Chapters:  00:00 Intro  00:20 Vision and Lessons from Estancia de Cafayate 07:03 Navigating Personal Philosophy vs. Business Ethics 13:47 The Flaws of GDP as an Economic Indicator 18:19 Art, Optimism, and Personal Collections 23:31 Caring for Elderly Parents Abroad vs. Home 26:50 Exploring Investment Opportunities in Agribusiness 31:49 The Concept of the Gray Man in Crisis Situations 33:44 The Future of The Phyle Community 36:35 Exploring Self-Directed Learning and Community Support 37:09 The Challenge of Building Online Communities 38:28 The Future of Work and Universal Basic Income Debate 40:19 The Impact of Robotics and AI on Society 42:05 The Flaws of Guaranteed Annual Income 45:15 Empowering the Next Generation Through Practical Skills 45:56 Matt's son's project https://www.GreatMan.com  51:36 The Potential and Pitfalls of Demographic Changes 59:41 Evaluating Government Interventions in Vehicle Use 01:01:31 Speculating on the Possibility of War in South America Connect with us on Telegram:  https://t.me/dougcasey

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Get our Free Uranium Investment Report @  https://www.crisisinvesting.com  In this discussion, Doug Casey tackles various questions from subscribers of Crisis Investing, focusing on the future of the U.S. dollar, strategies for asset diversification and relocation, and the merits of crisis investing. Doug shares his insights on the dollar milkshake theory, the potential of gold as a crisis investment, and offers advice on selecting countries for relocation and asset protection, highlighting Argentina's prospects. Additionally, Doug debates the merits of maintaining U.S. citizenship, examines the cultural and political dynamics of Latin America, and assesses the investment potential in the Southern Cone and Dominican Republic. This conversation also delves into the geopolitical implications of Ukraine's potential involvement with NATO, analyzes the societal impact of oppressor versus oppressed narratives, and considers the feasibility of a precious metal-backed currency system in the U.S. amid global monetary reset discussions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Crisis Investing Q&A; 00:17 Exploring Asset Diversification and International Relocation 01:03 The Dollar Milkshake Theory and Global Currency Dynamics 02:15 Choosing the Right Country for Relocation: Argentina and Beyond 04:49 Navigating the Challenges of International Relocation 08:41 The Decision to Renounce U.S. Citizenship 10:55 Cultural and Educational Influences in Latin America 14:06 George Soros and Political Financing Controversies 17:57 Real Estate vs. Stock Investment Dilemmas 22:25 The Process of Societal Destabilization 23:41 Navigating Uncertain Times: Strategies for Preservation 24:35 Investment Insights: Silver, Uranium, and ETFs 26:48 NATO's Expansion and the Ukraine Situation 28:52 Global Elite, Mass Hysteria, and Social Dynamics 30:42 The Future of Global Currency: A Return to Gold? 33:55 Investing in South America: Opportunities and Risks 37:29 Secure Storage and Asset Protection in Uruguay 39:17 Evaluating the Dominican Republic as a Bug-Out Location 43:22 Closing Thoughts on Government and Stability

Get Out While You Can... And Where To Go

Join us at https://www.crisisInvesting.com  Doug's Article on Islam: https://internationalman.com/articles/why-islam-will-likely-win-its-forever-war-against-the-west/ Muslim Follower's Questions (00:00:02) Doug responds to questions about Islam, media, and 9/11, addressing misconceptions and expressing his views. Canada Carbon Rebate (00:15:53) Discussion of the Canada carbon rebate and Trudeau's credibility, with skepticism about the benefits and political motives. Online Harms Bill C63 (00:18:34) Discussion of Canada's proposed online harms bill, potential impact on free speech, and criticism of laws against hate speech. Rumors and Senators' Threatening Letter (00:21:36) Rumors of departure penalties in Canada and senators' letter threatening the International Criminal Court regarding Netanyahu's potential indictment for war crimes. The ICC and Israel (00:25:15) Discussion on the International Criminal Court's indictment of Netanyahu and US involvement in Israel-Palestine conflict. US Government and Media (00:26:57) Criticism of US involvement in foreign affairs and media's influence on public opinion. Electric Vehicles and Chinese Manufacturing (00:29:51) Concerns about US government announcements and the influx of Chinese electric vehicles in Europe. Military Tech and Maintenance (00:34:27) Insights on the maintenance requirements of military equipment, including Abrams tanks and F-16s. US Elections and Legal Issues (00:37:07) Discussion on potential voting irregularities and legal challenges in the upcoming US elections. Islam and Western Conflict (00:41:02) Views on the perpetual conflict between the West and Islam, and the potential outcome of the war.

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Get the free uranium report at https://www.CrisisInvesting.com   Chapters: 00:00 Intro The uranium stock picks (00:00:02) Discussion of the success of uranium stock picks and the impact of geopolitical events on the market. Using gold watches and jewelry for moving money internationally (00:02:50) The value of using gold watches and jewelry for moving money internationally and the comparison with Bitcoin. The writings of John Steinbeck (00:07:32) Opinions on the writings of John Steinbeck and his impact as a writer. Impact of the closure of the Groningen gas field on the Dutch economy (00:11:11) Discussion on the impact of the closure of the Groningen gas field on the Dutch economy and its long-term consequences. Justification for the construction of a military pier off of Gaza (00:15:31) Questioning the justification for the construction of a military pier off of Gaza and potential implications. Clip of Jared Bernstein discussing government borrowing and printing money (00:18:44) A clip of Jared Bernstein discussing government borrowing and printing money, highlighting confusion around economic concepts. Jim Cramer questioning CEO about the decline in comp store numbers at Starbucks (00:24:22) Jim Cramer grilling the CEO of Starbucks about the decline in comp store numbers and the company's expansion strategy. Starbucks and Leadership (00:25:51) Discussion on Starbucks' leadership and corporate activism, including the impact on consumer perception. Government Crackdown on Bitcoin (00:32:17) Analysis of recent government actions targeting individuals associated with Bitcoin, including Roger Ver and the founder of Binance. Corporate Influence and Immigration (00:30:21) Discussion on the rise of individuals from the subcontinent in corporate America and its potential impact, drawing parallels to historical societal shifts. Antisemitism Legislation (00:38:49) Opinions on the passing of the Antisemitism Awareness Act and its potential implications on free speech and societal values. Ukrainian Residency Abandonment (00:43:09) Examination of Ukraine's decision to stop offering consular services to Ukrainians living abroad and its potential impact on their residency. Campus Protests and Organized Tactics (00:46:48) Insights into the organization and tactics employed by participants of campus protests, highlighting the presence of organized efforts. Rising Male Virginity Rates (00:51:11) Reflection on the increasing percentage of young men reporting zero female sex partners and potential societal factors contributing to this trend. The social dynamics (00:52:07) Discussion on the profound change in social dynamics and its impact on Western civilization. The decline of Western civilization (00:52:37) Observations on the decay of Western civilization and nostalgia for the past. Nostalgia for the past (00:53:57) Reflections on the optimistic view of the past and the American dream realized. Closing remarks (00:54:42) Concluding the discussion with anticipation for future amusing events.

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Subscribe to https://www.crisisInvesting.com to learn what Doug's investing in and get access to Phyle, our private member community, for free.    Books mentioned in this episode:  "180 Degrees: Unlearn the Lies You've Been Taught to Believe" book (00:06:28) Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth: Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth (00:08:53) "What If" book series (00:12:17) Isaac Asimov's short story "The Final Question" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:27:03 Robert Heinlein's science fiction works - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03 Arthur C. Clarke's "Rendezvous with Rama" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03 Jules Verne's science fiction works - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03 Olaf Stapleton's book "The Last and First Men" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03 Joe Haldeman's "The Forever War" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03 Larry Niven's "Ringworld" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:29:11 Neil Stephenson's "Diamond Age" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:29:11 Cixin Liu's "The Three-Body Problem" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:29:11 John Taylor Gatto's books on education - mentioned by speaker 1 at 00:37:44 Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov - mentioned at 00:51:00 Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler - mentioned at 00:55:12 Chapters: 00:00 Intro The suggestion to move to Argentina (00:01:04) Doug explains the differences between moving from California to Arizona and moving from Europe to Argentina. Owning land in Paraguay (00:03:13) Doug discusses the unique characteristics of Paraguay and why he does not own land there. Questions about the 9/11 building collapse (00:06:28) Doug shares his thoughts on the controlled demolition theory of Building 7's collapse and the lack of awareness about it. Historical events and numbers (00:12:17) Doug discusses the questionable historical numbers related to the H**** and the disappeared people in Argentina. Political and societal narratives (00:15:40) The conversation delves into the simplification of historical events and the creation of false narratives. Current political climate and potential civil unrest (00:21:39) The discussion touches on the potential for civil unrest and the escalation of political tensions. The right to bear arms and recreational nukes (00:21:56) Doug addresses the question of individuals' rights to possess nuclear weapons, emphasizing the impracticality and risks involved. The proliferation of dangerous weapons (00:23:13) Discussion on the potential dangers of modern warfare, including computer hackers and bio-weapons. Trump's solution to de-dollarization (00:25:02) Critique of Trump's economic ideas and comparison to the current government. Influence of science fiction literature (00:27:03) Doug Casey's appreciation for science fiction literature and its impact on his views. Libertarian ideals in science fiction (00:29:18) The presence of libertarian ideals in science fiction and the elite's disdain for the genre. Airlines as an investment (00:30:22) Warren Buffet's perspective on airline industry and Doug Casey's stance on airline stocks. Rising costs of public education (00:32:40) Discussion on the increasing costs of public education and the inefficiencies in the system. Biden's tax proposal (00:38:41) Analysis of Biden's tax proposal and its potential impact on the capital system. Economic war with Russia (00:44:07) Discussion on the economic conflict with Russia, including the repo act and potential consequences. The Ukraine Conflict (00:47:51) Discussion on the US funding and prolonging the war in Ukraine, contrasting it with Israel's defense spending. Israel and Palestine (00:49:29) Debate on the US government's support for Israel and its impact on the Palestinian conflict. Psychopathic Leadership (00:50:29) Analysis of the US government's upper levels being populated by psychopaths and sociopaths. Economic and Trade Wars (00:52:03) Discussion on US-China relations, including Blinken's visit and Yellen's comments on China's industrial capacity. Hopeless Situation (00:54:04) Reflection on the current state of affairs and pessimistic outlook for the future.  

Doug Casey's Take [ep#300] Where's Lloyd Austin?

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