Doug Casey's Take

In today's episode Doug Casey & Matt Smith discuss:  - Israeli-Gaza relationship and significant events in their history, as well as predictions for future conflicts.  - The general demoralization campaign, referencing Yuri Bezmenov's theories.  - Observations on the mysterious Flat Earth theory and Hollow Earth theory, considering implications on people's trust in institutions.  - The need for firsthand observation against relying solely on external information sources.  - The idea of digital currencies creating traceable financial systems and its potential hindrance to Argentina's local economy. - The recent incident involving secret service agents firing at individuals attempting to break into an unmarked secret service car.

00:00 Introduction 00:22 Discussion on Israeli Gaza Affair 02:44 Exploring the Concept of Statehood 04:21 Unraveling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 07:28 The Mystery of the Destroyed Vehicles 11:00 The Future of Israel and Palestine 15:31 Remembering Margaret Mead and Johannes Kepler 17:29 Flat Earth Theory 23:53 Discussing Unusual Theories and Public Illiteracy 25:51 The Importance of First-Hand Observation and Reading 26:23 Exploring the Soviet Plan to Take Over the U.S. 27:40 The Rise of Flat Earth Theory and Public Skepticism 28:35 The Impact of Demoralization and Western Civilization Collapse 29:17 The Unreliability of Government Numbers and Economic Models 31:12 Discussing the Upcoming Election in Argentina 33:59 The Potential Impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies 38:59 Discussing Recent Incident Involving Secret Service Agents 43:48 Wrapping Up the Discussion

In this interactive Q&A session, discussion points include the thoughts of Doug Casey on Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, his take on the legal industry and the coming collapse of Western civilization. He also talks about the possible risks and advantages of dealing with small local lawyers over big named ones, thoughts on paid entrepreneurship memberships and his stance on pro-gun movements in Latin America. An important section of the video includes his insights on Bitcoin, his belief in its potential for growth and his advice for those wondering if it's too late to invest.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:14 Discussion on Carl Jung and Psychotherapy

02:01 Critique of Psychiatry and Personal Experiences

03:16 The Dangers of Psychiatry and State Control

04:25 Living in Different Countries and Adapting to Changes

07:05 The Future of the Ben Gurion Canal

09:52 Discussion on Digital Wallets and Cryptocurrency

13:41 The Difference Between Failed Societies and Failed States

19:21 The Influence of Jewish Community in the West

23:27 Thoughts on Agorism and Its Future

26:40 Bill Gates' New Project '50 in 5' and Its Implications

31:34 The Impact of Digital Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships

36:18 Discussing Moderna and Vaccine Skepticism

36:51 Investing in Moderna: Risks and Rewards

38:30 Regrets and Reflections: A Personal Journey

39:43 Moral Failings and Personal Growth

41:47 The Intricacies of Truth, Lies, and Integrity

44:22 Exploring the World of Masons and Conspiracies

46:36 Choosing the Right Lawyer: Insights and Advice

56:14 The Rise of Pro-Gun Movements in Latin America

01:00:10 Investing in Bitcoin: Is It Too Late?

01:02:41 Favorite Guns and Personal Preferences

In today's Doug Casey's Take, the conversation begins with host Matt examining Doug Casey's celebration of Guy Fawkes Day and dives into the historical significance of the figure. The dialogue proceeds to explore recent political events, reflecting on the delicate situation in Ukraine and the social construction of racial divides in America. The hosts debate the outcomes of recent elections, expressing concern over Democratic dominance while critiquing the Republicans' agenda. They discuss the evolving political landscape, citing specific instances like protests, elections, and international conflicts. They also discuss contentious topics such as the alleged Panama incident.

00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Guy Fawkes Day 00:12 Discussion on the Gunpowder Plot and its Historical Significance 02:40 Reflection on the January 6th Incident and its Aftermath 03:22 Exploration of Legal and Political Issues in the U.S. 04:09 Insights into Historical Events and Figures 09:17 Analysis of Current Events and their Implications 16:31 Discussion on the Impact of Woke Culture on Science 00:38 Reflection on Recent Global Conflicts and Tensions 33:41 Discussion on the Panama Shooting Incident 36:56 Closing Remarks and Predictions for Future Elections

In this episode, Doug Casey & Matt Smith discuss the United Nations, the invasion of Grenada, and that time Doug came up with the idea of "economic citizenship". They criticize the UN for its perceived ineffectiveness and high cost. The discussion then shifts to the 1983 invasion of Grenada, which Casey believes was a criminal enterprise. The conversation concludes with the discussion of various topics, including the latest GDP numbers and modern monetary theory.

Join our email list to get Special reports and updates:

https://dougcasey.substack.com/about

Connect with us on Telegram: https://t.me/dougcasey

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

The founding of the UN [00:00:25]

Discussion on the founding of the United Nations (UN) and its perceived ineffectiveness.

The invasion of Grenada [00:03:33]

Conversation about the US invasion of Grenada in 1983 and the reasons behind it.

Casey's plan to anarchize a country [00:08:10]

Casey explains his plan to anarchize a country by setting up a public corporation and offering economic citizenship in exchange for investments.

The Speaker of the House and Hillary Clinton's Birthday [00:13:14]

Discussion about the Speaker of the House and Hillary Clinton's birthday, including her desire to be elected president and the chaotic political situation in the US.

The Assassination of President Park Chung Hee [00:15:11]

Talk about the assassination of President Park Chung Hee of South Korea, his connection to Mr. Kim, and the related deaths of people around Hillary and Bill Clinton.

The New Speaker of the House and American Taliban [00:20:53]

Conversation about the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, being labeled as "American Taliban" due to his religious beliefs and support for Israel, and the potential consequences of having such a person in power.

Muhammad Ali re-enters boxing [00:30:59]

Discussion about Muhammad Ali being kicked out of boxing for refusing to be drafted and the significance of his return.

First commercial flight of the Boeing 707 [00:32:38]

Importance of the Boeing 707's first commercial flight in 1958 and how it revolutionized global travel.

Upcoming runoff election in Argentina [00:38:08]

Discussion about the upcoming runoff election in Argentina and the possibility of an anarcho-capitalist being elected as a major historical event.

The United Nations and media bias [00:38:32]

Discussion on the ignorance and malevolence of media writers and talking heads, possibly regarding the United Nations.

Active shooter in Maine [00:38:44]

Mention of an ongoing active shooter situation and speculation on the possibility of Israel invading Gaza.

Uncertainty and anticipation [00:39:02]

Expressing uncertainty about the events unfolding and anticipation to learn more information.

If you like these podcasts, it's time to join our email list. It's quite possible that the censorship hammer will soon fall on us again soon.

Join our email list to get Special reports and updates: https://dougcasey.substack.com/about

 Connect with us on Telegram: https://t.me/dougcasey

In today's episode, we speculate as to what the war in Israel might lead.  

Join our email list to get Special reports and updates: https://dougcasey.substack.com/about

 Connect with us on Telegram: https://t.me/dougcasey

Robert Prechter's Newsletter and Book: https://www.elliottwave.com/Doug

In this episode, financial forecaster Robert Prechter joins Doug Casey to discuss the current state of the financial market, predicting a significant crash risk. 

Robert uses the Elliott Wave Principle to analyze market trends, noting that the market is historically overvalued and calls it "Our South Sea Bubble".  He advises diversification into safe options. 

The conversation also covers potential political and societal changes, including the rise of third-party candidates and the influence of left ideologies in education. Prechter expresses concern about the future and emphasizes the importance of preparedness. 

If you like these podcasts, it's time to join our email list.  It's quite possible that the censorship hammer will soon fall on us here.  

Join our email list to get Special reports and updates:  https://dougcasey.substack.com/about

Connect with us on Telegram:  https://t.me/dougcasey

Chapters: 00:00 Intro

The overvaluation of the stock market [00:00:40] Robert Prechter discusses how the stock market was historically overvalued in 2021, with extreme multiples compared to previous years.

Mania and extreme indicators in the market [00:02:38] Prechter highlights the ridiculous multiples and extreme investment behavior seen in 2021, including a multiple of 60 in bullish funds and 80 times more money in leveraged long funds compared to leveraged short funds.

The correlation between social mood and market trends [00:11:24] Prechter explains his theory of waves of social mood driving market trends, where social mood peaks before the stock market and influences various aspects of society, such as fashion trends.

The unrest in the Middle East after major stock tops [00:13:42] Discussion on the pattern of unrest breaking out in the Middle East 6 to 18 months after major stock tops.

The Elliott wave model and predicting oil prices [00:14:56] Explanation of how the Elliott wave model is used to predict oil prices and the lack of correlation between supply and demand and oil prices.

The risk of a deflationary episode and the impact of modern monetary theory [00:16:39] Discussion on the risk of a deflationary episode and the impact of modern monetary theory on the markets and the business cycle.

The first decline and the financial crash [00:26:17] Robert Prechter discusses historical patterns of financial crashes and wars breaking out after the first decline in stock prices.

The risk of World War Three and the timing of the next big drop [00:27:21] Prechter suggests that the risk of World War Three will be present during the decline, but it is more likely to break out after the second big drop.

The over financialization of the world and the potential consequences [00:29:31] Prechter and the host discuss how the world has become more over financialized, with more people involved in the markets, and the potential risks and consequences of this.

The rise of third party candidates [00:39:59] Discussion on the historical occurrence of third party candidates during bear market periods and recessions.

The left's influence in education [00:42:17] Concerns about the left's control of the educational establishment and its potential impact on the future.

Mass migration [00:43:40] Discussion on the risks associated with mass migration from third world countries

How do we make sense of all the disorder in the world today?

And Is there a “they”?

In this conversation with Alex Krainer we attempt to get to the heart of the problem plaguing the world today. If you aren’t already a subscriber to Alex’s excellent and free newsletter, subscribe here.

Time stamps:

The clash between two systems of governance [00:02:10]

Alex Krainer discusses the clash between what Soros defines as “open societies” and “closed societies”, and how it has been ongoing for more than 2000 years.

The conflict between ruling oligarchies and the rest of humanity [00:03:41]

Krainer explains how ruling oligarchies in the West have historically created misery at home and mayhem abroad, with a narrow vested interest in the moneylender class.

Russia and China as the "good side" [00:07:18]

Krainer argues that Russia and China are the good side in the current global conflict, contrasting their histories with Western empires and their lack of colonization and invasion.

China's intentions towards the United States [00:11:56]

Alex discusses the lack of reason to believe that China has any intention to harm the United States and questions why they would choose to invade the United States instead of other countries.

The unique characteristics of Western civilization [00:14:23]

Doug lists 12 characteristics of Western civilization that he believes are unique to it, including free thought, free speech, free markets, and individualism.

The origin of central banking [00:19:08]

Alex discusses the origins of central banking, mentioning the Venetian bank as a possible first central bank and the establishment of the Bank of England as the first true central bank.

The importance of surplus labor and social capital [00:24:39]

Discussion on how surplus labor in settled communities allows for the creation of social capital and investment in community projects.

The role of bankers in allocating credit [00:27:23]

Exploration of how bankers can control the allocation of credit and investment, potentially diverting resources away from community desires.

The facade of freedom of speech in Western civilization [00:29:51]

Analysis of how freedom of speech is limited and controlled in Western societies, with examples of censorship and deplatforming.

The deteriorating social infrastructure [00:36:05]

The speaker discusses how the social infrastructure in their country has deteriorated, including issues with the water supply, trash, and postal system.

The need for monetary system reform [00:37:18]

The speaker argues that the monetary system needs to be reformed in order to address the wealth inequality and ensure credit allocation aligns with community needs.

Two ways to end the current system [00:42:19]

The speaker explains that there are two possible outcomes to address the current system: a deflationary death spiral or using the central bank to issue credit and potentially trigger hyperinflation.

Preparing for a crisis [00:47:33]

Advice on acquiring gold and silver, having enough savings to cover expenses, and owning land for self-sufficiency.

Building community resilience [00:48:48]

The importance of reaching out to local communities, cultivating bonds of trust and mutual support for resilience during a crisis.

Chances of a police state [00:49:23]

Discussion on the likelihood of the US and EU turning into police states, highlighting the differences in democracy and government accountability.

Alex’s Take on The Great Taking [01:03:56]

Discussion on the possibility of a rug pull in the financial system and the risks involved.

The option of printing fiat to infinity [01:01:04]

Exploring the option of central banks printing unlimited amounts of fiat currency to manage economic crises.

Solution to the Oligarch problem [01:05:23]

They should get exactly what they want for us.

Still suspended on YouTube. We think it ends soon, but who knows? Oppressive regimes like to keep the rules vague so you never if you're gonna get the whip, Youtube is no different.

If you'd like to make sure we can stay in touch, join our email list here: http://dougcasey.substack.com or join our private membership https://phyle.co

On today's episode, we discuss the so-called justice system in the Era of Lawfare And we respond to viewer questions.  In particular:

• Language degrades and California is “discovered”

• Why is the US training African Soldiers… Again?

• Dissolution of Trump's corporate structures and likely expropriation of his assets

• Asset forfeiture by the state. The long decline in property rights

• Riots and looting in Philadelphia and parallels with looting behavior of political and financial elite

• Wealth, debt, the middle class and the importance of wise decisions.

• Why would the fed disrupt their bonanza fiat system and replace it with a CBDC?

• Have IQs declined in recent generations?

• What’s the good news? We have some ideas.

Platforms that are open today, will likely be closed in the future which is why you might consider joining phyle, our private member community.  Or, at least, join our free email list at: http://dougcasey.substack.com

Click Here for Phyle: https://phyle.co