In this episode, I sit down with Will Tanner from The American Tribune to unpack a topic I've wanted to discuss for a long time: Is the West following in the footsteps of South Africa and Zimbabwe? From economic collapse and radical policies to rising crime and the erosion of personal freedoms, the patterns are undeniable. Will brings a wealth of historical knowledge, tying together events from Rhodesia to present-day America and Canada, revealing a trajectory that should serve as a warning for the West.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Historical Parallels: Rhodesia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa

* How Rhodesia, once an agricultural powerhouse, was economically and socially dismantled through communist-backed revolution and land expropriation.

* The devastating impact of Mugabe’s policies, leading to hyperinflation, economic collapse, and mass starvation.

* South Africa’s trajectory mirroring Zimbabwe: land expropriation, racial laws, and rising unemployment.

2. The Economic Decline of the West

* The erosion of the middle class and vanishing economic opportunities in Canada and the U.S.

* Inflation as a hidden tax: how currency devaluation and government overspending are hollowing out personal wealth.

* The globalist push for wealth redistribution and its consequences.

3. Government Expansion and Corruption

* How bloated bureaucracies are leading to inefficiency and economic ruin, mirroring South Africa’s ANC-led government.

* The role of corporate-government partnerships in consolidating power and limiting freedoms.

* Government spending and taxation reaching unsustainable levels, strangling economic growth.

4. Crime and Social Instability

* The breakdown of law and order: farm murders in South Africa vs. rising violent crime in the U.S. and Canada.

* Why an increase in unemployment inevitably leads to higher crime rates.

* The failure of diversity hiring quotas and their role in weakening infrastructure and essential services.

5. The Cultural and Ideological Shift in the West

* The rise of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and how it echoes South African policies like Black Economic Empowerment (BEE).

* The rejection of meritocracy in favour of identity politics and its long-term consequences.

* How social conditioning and censorship prevent meaningful discourse on these issues.

6. What Comes Next?

* The need to learn from history to avoid repeating it.

* Steps individuals can take to insulate themselves from economic downturns and government overreach.

* The role of alternative media in breaking through controlled narratives.

This conversation was a deep dive into how historical patterns are repeating themselves and what that means for the West today. Many of the policies being presented as ‘progressive’ or ‘equitable’ have already played out in places like South Africa, with devastating consequences. If we want to avoid a similar fate, we need to take a hard look at these warning signs and act accordingly.

Additional Resources:

* Follow Will Tanner on X

* Follow Brett on Instagram

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