Doug Casey's Take

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In today's episode we discuss the RESTRICT ACT and the dire consequences for freedom it represents. Then Doug explains why it is that so called "Free market capitalists" like Kevin O'leary are so eager for government intervention (when it's good for them, of course).

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00:00 Intro **Breakup of countries [00:00:26]** Doug Casey discusses how countries are not cohesive entities and predicts a breakup of these entities in the future.

**Saudi Arabia's political situation [00:02:31]** Doug Casey talks about the political instability in Saudi Arabia and questions whether their mega projects will work.

**Limitations of relying on political figures [00:05:03]** Doug Casey expresses his dislike for political figures and explains why it's a mistake to rely on them to solve problems.

**Rancho Santana in Nicaragua [00:07:56]** Doug Casey shares his positive opinion of Rancho Santana as a potential "plan B" location.

**Running away from evil [00:10:05]** A listener asks about the timeline for societal collapse and whether it's possible to run away from evil.

**Running from Fate [00:11:53]** Doug Casey shares a story about a man trying to run away from death and discusses the idea of running away from evil.

**Civil Unrest in the US [00:15:12]** The speakers discuss the possibility of civil unrest in the US, particularly in the suburbs, and the potential causes of such unrest.

**US Perception Globally [00:17:32]** The speakers discuss the changing perception of the US globally and the loss of moral authority.

**Origin of Casey Name [00:20:37]** Doug Casey talks about the origin of his last name, Casey, and his lack of interest in his Irish heritage.

**Harry Schultz [00:22:00]** Discussion of Doug's relationship with Harry Schultz and other departed members of the old guard.

**Best Bullion Coins [00:25:00]** Recommendations for the best bullion coins to own outside of the US, including the British sovereign and quarter ounce coins.

**Fed's Balance Sheet [00:27:01]** Doug's criticism of the Fed's economic theories and the recent increase in their balance sheet.

**Global Cultural Revolution [00:29:21]** Discussion of the worldwide spread of woke culture and leftist movements.

**Bank Fail and Bailout Scenario [00:32:01]** Speculation on whether the government is intentionally setting up a scenario for the acceptance of UBI, central bank digital currency, and other concepts.

**Living off the land [00:33:16]** Discussion on the possibility of living off the land and the drawbacks of a societal collapse.

**Stock market melt up and asset investment [00:34:32]** Discussion on the possibility of a stock market melt up and the best asset to invest in to survive a deflationary crash.

**Investment recommendations [00:35:21]** Recommendations for investing in natural gas and the volatility index, as well as small mining and oil companies.

**Living as an expat in Uruguay [00:40:20]** Discussion on the speakers' involvement in Uruguayan society and their feelings of being unmoored from American society.

**Relationship with Neighbors [00:42:22]** Matt talks about trying to be a good neighbor in Uruguay

**Moving to Uruguay [00:43:10]** Doug Casey discusses how Uruguay is attracting Europeans who want to leave Europe and mentions the increasing real estate prices in the area.

**Possibility of a Renaissance in America [00:44:07]** The speakers discuss the possibility of a cyclical renaissance in America and compare it to the decline of Rome.

**Scarcest Commodity [00:49:11]** The speakers discuss what commodity will be the scarcest this decade, with a focus on energy-related commodities.

**Potential Mussolini-like Leader [00:51:39]** The speakers discuss which country is most likely to have a leader like Mussolini, with a focus on African countries.

**Breakaway country from Western alliance to BRICS group [00:53:45]** Discussion on the possibility of a breakaway country from the Western alliance to the BRICS group, with a focus on Africa.

**Unrest in France and Macron's retirement age decision [00:54:21]** Discussion on the unrest in France and Macron's decision to raise the retirement age by two years, including his controversial $80,000 watch.

**Government pensions and political decisions [00:55:12]** Discussion on the government's role in providing pensions and the political nature of such decisions.

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00:00 **Trump's potential indictment** Doug Casey's opinion on Trump, concerns about the people controlling the US government, the possibility of Trump being indicted, and the motivations of the prosecutor involved.

**Loss of rule of law in the US [00:04:11]** Discussion on the prosecutor's incentives to indict Trump, the potential consequences of that, and the loss of rule of law in the US.

**Banking crisis update [00:09:28]** Forced consolidation of UBS with Credit Suisse, potential crisis with First Republic Bank, tension surrounding the Fed's announcement, and the potential for a larger economic crisis.

**Banking crisis update [00:10:11]** Discussion on the incompetence of those in charge of the US treasury, the loss of rule of law, and the potential for a larger economic crisis.

**Central bank digital currency [00:11:20]** Discussion on the dangers of central bank digital currencies, the potential for total control over people's finances, and the rejection of it by Nigerians.

**Big banks and their control [00:16:11]** Discussion on the problems with big banks and their control over the government, the lack of morality and philosophy in business, and the corruption of the system.

**Banking Crisis Update [00:19:50]** Discussion on the bankruptcy of most banks due to fractional reserve banking and the potential for a financial crisis.

**Loss of Rule of Law in the US [00:21:13]** Concerns about the loss of rule of law in the US and the potential consequences of that.

**Complexity of Derivatives [00:22:04]** Discussion on the complexity of derivatives and the incomprehensible documents that even smart people can't understand.

**Why Good Times are Better [00:23:20]** Comparison between the current situation and the Roaring Twenties, with the acknowledgement that the current situation is much more serious.

**Fed Rate Hike and Trump's Potential Indictment [00:23:46]** Brief mention of the Fed rate hike and the possibility of Trump's indictment, with differing opinions on the likelihood of it happening.

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Hannah Arendt’s 1963 book "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil" explores the idea that evil is perpetuated when immoral principles become normalized over time by unthinking people. Is this not what we see happening with regard to climate today? Join Doug Casey’s private membership https://phyle.co 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 Alternative channel https://vigilante.tv/c/doug_caseys_take/

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 Mentioned this episode: Thread on South Africa from ZombieLand: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1630436052723720193.html

 America's crumbling infrastructure: https://www.revolver.news/2023/02/america-lost-hardworking-men-who-held-her-together-and-now-she-is-crumbling/

 12 Characteristics of Western Civilization: https://youtu.be/B0a9NvuU3Ok

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 Links from Episode: Doug's latest essay on IM: https://internationalman.com/articles/doug-casey-on-the-rise-of-china-and-what-it-means-for-the-world/

 Scott Adams' conversation about Race: https://www.youtube.com/live/K6TnAn7qV1s?feature=share&t=801

 Muhammad Ali on Racial Integration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqiWFLsgVi4

 Charles Murray's book: https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Reality-Truths-about-America-ebook/dp/B08PL6C4RQ

 Uzbekistan Investment Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCmO793rExw

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The Sci-fi short story mentioned: https://resilienceideas.com/when-im-64/

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 Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:12 When will SHTF?

08:08 Is AI real?

11:24 Could AI be Pro Liberty?

15:41 What is Law?

19:46 Do you hold any Currency beyond USD?

21:56 Extroverts Paradise?

24:04 What's the motivation behind the destructive acts of Big Business?

27:33 An economy with CBDCs

31:12 What motivates George Soros?

32:23 What's your take on Rick Rules' Battle Bank?

35:11 Advice for a friend who won't give up the ghost

40:13 Are the Elites Mocking us?

41:40 The ideal Fourth Turning Investment Portfolio

41:53 Greg Mannarino

44:04 "Great Courses" from Teaching Company

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 The article discussed from International Man can be found here: https://internationalman.com/articles/doug-casey-on-the-dangerous-trend-of-psychiatric-repression/