Doug Casey: Leaving the Falling American Empire

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What should you do when taxes are raised in your country? In this video, Andrew interviews Doug Casey, The International Man. Watch as they discuss stimulus checks, where to invest, international business, educating yourself, and opportunities in Africa.
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[@bensontroy1526]

Andrew, Thank you for speaking with Mr. Casey. It is amazing that he is expressing my very sentiment on a wide range of topics. The service and industry that you have created for yourself is going to see an increase of activity and profits to you...that is a good thing...my best to you and Mr. Casey

[@nassimabed]

The only catch is that now we (all NCs, that is) are playing within the rules out there, picking this and leaving that so we go with what is best for us. The risk here is that those in power can easily change the rules. Hence the importance of having multiple exit strategies and staying flexible.

[@bensontroy1526]

@@nassimabed amen. Knowledge is power...

[@bensontroy1526]

@@nassimabed I second your view here

[@markleonidc6456]

Doug Casey states, get qualified and then go where you are unique! Spot on. I finished my qualification as a Chiropractor in California in 1990. I worked in LA for 5 years and could see the writing on the wall for where California was headed. I took a job at the first Chiropractic clinic to open in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1995 and never looked back. I have been practicing in this country longer than anyone else and have played a key role in the leagalizing the profession here. Still going strong in 2021, 26 years later with a Thai wife and daughter and a sucessful practice. As Mr. Casey states, people all over the world are clamoring for high quality services. Spot on again. If you have the skills, and you are willing to work hard, you can build a great life in a developing country, however, don't think you can come to a developing country and bullshit your way through just because you come from a fully developed country. If you don't deliver, you will fail. I have seen so many come and go over the years, being overconfident, while underestimating the ability of the locals to judge for themselves what truly makes for a valuable service. They will figure you out over time if aren't genuine.

[@davidhasselhoff5010]

Beautifully said!

[@NA-vt6mz]

Many engineers from Europe make bank working in Middle East !!!

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Awesome I’m planning to move back to Thailand soon.

[@marcor5886]

@@NA-vt6mz Could you give me further details?

[@jermon983]

Salute to you my man for staying on your path. Second you are spot about having a unique skill set and providing a service or goods.

[@eranbenavraham]

Hence why I left Australia and moved to Serbia. 2nd and 3rd world are the countries to consider, if we want to escape the madness that is the first world.

[@azlondon]

Are you happier in Serbia?

[@daskapital3532]

Madness is everywhere?! Serbia is part of EU

[@eranbenavraham]

@@daskapital3532 Serbia is not in the EU. It isn't going to join any time soon. Most Serbs I spoke to don't want to join the EU. It would be suicide for Serbia and other Balkan countries.

[@eranbenavraham]

@@azlondon Much happier. More freedom here, no woke culture, no corona virus panic or lockdowns. Quality of life is great, especially earning a salary from outside of Serbia. People are friendly, great cafe culture, lots of history, lower cost if living, great food and it's centrally located in Europe.

[@azlondon]

@@eranbenavraham Oh, I’m interested in earning outside of Serbia bit… how do you do that? And of course you can have a great quality of life in Central Europe, IF you have money. I’m asking as I’m originally from Central Europe, now living in Australia. I find Aussies great people, but soooo compliant. I thought we were compliant, but Aussies are another level. If the government told them to jump off the bridge because blah blah (insert any reason), I swear most would.

[@123mandalore777]

"You are much freer outside the country that issues your slave card too you" Haha good quote, and true as well.

[@cosmyccowboy]

Bullshit... name the country that has more freedom than I do here 30 miles north of Tallahassee Florida?

[@123mandalore777]

@@cosmyccowboy I'm not American so I wasn't speaking for Americans. I do think America is still pretty free compared to most other nations, but wouldn't want the citizenship because of tax reasons. But regardless, I have always felt more free when I am on a tourist visa than when I am in my home country. I'd love to go to America as a tourist.

[@cosmyccowboy]

@@123mandalore777 I don’t understand why Doug doesn’t admit he was wrong, the age of the international man is over! It is up to each of us to fight for freedom right where we are

[@cosmyccowboy]

@@melodielovesjesus3658 I didn’t say I live in a free country... I said name one where you have more freedom! In these days of the covid19 lie we will all have to fight for freedom where we are or we will all become slaves! You can’t hide

[@spicysalsaking791]

@@cosmyccowboy St. Kitts?

[@crackerjax4330]

“When there’s blood in the streets, buy buy buy, even when that blood is your own.” - A.Rothschild

[@hexadecimal5236]

They're dropping an Iron Curtain on the entire world.

[@andyv6583]

There are two types of successful people: those who pull others up with them, and those who never look back.

[@majtom5421]

I'll say it again Doug Casey is the most amazing guest you have had. What an incredible knowledge base and futurist

[@nassimabed]

No nonsense and straight talk, that's why.

[@alexanderordinary2110]

Naw, chris hedges is even better

[@Bran08Eman]

Much of Africa is tribal within countries. Best you can hope for is becoming a high level advisor wherever you decide to settle. Your questionable allegiance will make you a target when things go bad.

[@MariA-bu2jv]

That’s why you don’t live there.....

[@jemal99]

Heaps of well-meaning consultants have been assassinated in Africa for advising the wrong group, sadly...lots of senseless killing for my liking. No thanks

[@azdbuk]

"Misallocated 4 years of my life time and money"....amen. Some of us 6 years even.

[@spicysalsaking791]

RIP I know right, or 7 for a JD

[@lordguan88]

Or longer

[@sonjak8265]

@@spicysalsaking791 a PhD and a JD

[@dandrevs]

Andrew, what's up with your audio? I hear Doug well but I hear you only on left speaker and i hear reverb.

[@jdhjimbo]

I always gain a lot of wisdom and a fresh perspective when listening to Doug Casey.

[@thebestofmae]

Excited for the Renaissance Man book. I'm in my twenties and I need this so badly.

[@michaelpatrick1236]

I was lucky to have a Catholic Grade School Education in the 1970s. I learned; Mathematics, Geometry, Greek, Latin, Astronomy, Chemistry and Theology, then dropped out of School at 14 and hired hundreds of MBAs and PHDs over the years and never felt like a dummy.

[@stevebojo4378]

Yep. I would argue that the education system was far superior before Carter created the Department of Education.

[@michaelpatrick1236]

@@stevebojo4378 Young Children have a great ability to learn. It was easy to learn a Language in Grade School. I tried learning Japanese for Business when I was 20, it was horrible. I'm not the Brightest Bulb on the Tree but can work hard. Most kids learn fast.

[@ChrisBakerauthor]

Doug has been predicting this for 40 years. Congratulations on getting it right, Doug. It's like a baseball writer who picks the same team to win the World Series every year.

[@untenableposition3057]

Exactly

[@zaneshark]

These things take time. In most cases, collapse is a prolonged process.

[@DocJJohnson]

Outstanding Program

[@Peter-MH]

Few years back you’d think Jesus this guy is crazy, but now it’s starting to feel like the wheels might actually be coming off, & people like this might be getting it right

[@donnamaco1]

1000 thumbs up.

[@DonnieDarko1]

.

[@cosmyccowboy]

No, years ago I thought he was right. Now I know he is wrong, there ain’t nowhere to run to nor nowhere to hide so you might as well make your stand right where you are!

[@toyman9642]

The U.S. the best country? Not by a long shot. The number of inquiries by Americans to foreign embassies and consulate requesting information concerning emigrating are at an all time high. A survey a couple of years ago asked over 10,000 middle-income western Europeans this question. "If you could emigrate to the United States and be guaranteed a well-paid job for life, would you go? Over 97% said NO!. Their reasons? A disgustingly inadequate health care system that puts people into bankruptcy, escalating gun violence and (back then) having Trump as President.

[@maximaleffort]

This is a repeated ending of a previous episode with a changed title but it was also entertaining the second time. Thank you.

[@Cali2LasVegas]

They are putting missed mortgage payments on the backend of the loan not due upfront

[@Durufle68]

But that is an absolute nightmare also

[@johnmknox]

How do they do that with rent?

[@DreMon87]

I see all these comments on where we should run to if the US should collapse. How about we don’t run away! We stay here and take back our country! WE THE PEOPLE! THIS IS OUR COUNTRY! AMERICANS DONT RUN WE FIGHT! 🇺🇸💪🏼

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

You mean like the people who started the US- the ones who FLED England and Europe for better opportunities and more freedom? People like that??

[@paulstewart9639]

The US is in mid collapse and half of the US is cheering it and want totalitarianism and communism.

[@DreMon87]

@@timothysullysullivan2571 there’s nowhere to run to anymore. Everything is owned by someone. We can’t just run from our problems.

[@ruizt]

8:15 yup. It’s always about economics. “The World is a business…” - Network

[@Stew357]

Two of the best in the business, ty for your advice and analysis, gentlemen.

[@brucesmith3072]

WOW! Sometimes Henderson gets too "conservative" for me, but today with Doug Casey! Fantastic!

[@ludwig3367]

I don't know. Underneath all his anarchist ideas Doug seems more conservative than otherwise. Conservative in a really radical, anti-state sort of way.

[@timeout3033]

Curious what you'd deam "conservative" with regard to Henderson's statements. I mean, his entire shtick is "limited government and individual responsibility". These 2 points are fundamental to modern conservatism.

[@jeanieygh]

Thkq for having Doug Casey...he is always spot on

[@Mathcelebrity]

13:19, Doug Casey also hits another point, besides less competition, you get a first mover advantage. First mover gets time to develop clients and brand to get out in front of any other competitor.

[@tonymccreath4540]

Another great interview! Great advice!

[@andyv6583]

Meanwhile, “cut my taxes or I leave.“

[@JohnDoeX1966]

Interesting and amusing interview

[@ghostinc7]

First time hearing him speak. His insights are spot on.

[@sned_music]

Great reminder to never grow old, bitter, and disillusioned - thanks for that.

[@ifh4030]

@@JK-in7lm Socks and shoes combo still work in China.

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

@@JK-in7lm people worth $100M+ wear whatever they want

[@Timothy_Pitt]

What do you believe may be source of his bitterness, of which you state?

[@rons5319]

He's just telling the truth and you perceive it as bitterness.

[@Timothy_Pitt]

@@timothysullysullivan2571 I How do you know his net worth is this, please?

[@lennon_richardson]

Watching this from Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

[@bingcrosby1378]

If the world economy is to fall apart, the idea that you would be much better off in Uganda than in Western Europe it's ludicrous; countries that don't have a deep historical understanding of the rule of law and private property might have lower taxes but they are also more likley to confiscate everything once shit hits the fan.

[@Standskeleton]

Good SHOW!!

[@danamurray735]

Africa, especially the countries that he mentioned, is a place where you should do the numbers before you do business. I've said it once and I'll say it again... NAMIBIA. Very good demographics. Not perfect by any means but it's ten times better than South Africa.

[@OmarOsman98]

More whites

[@sl2427]

In agreement!!# cornucopia# USA 🤨 🙊 options # broadening horizons

[@debbiejames5125]

The government had zero money into my business and 100% to do with destroying my business. Same with my house. My house was so destroyed the house has no value only the land.

[@kenbehzadi1185]

Excellent informative interview

[@erbterb]

I would suspect moving from six to eight figure clients could be arranged with "where you are treated best" I however think you need to add "and where you treat people best" to reach the golden rule. The treasure at the end of the rainbow.

[@carbonfibercrypto2919]

I stayed in Playa del Carmen for a week in 2022; oceanview room right on the beach. I couldn't wait to leave. Asia is where it's at.

[@nubianra6965]

Beautiful

[@luisosvaldoarellano5518]

excellent interview!

[@juliewynn2093]

If you're young and healthy then yes you get to live any where you choose. Imagine if you are dependent on a reliable medical care system when you're old then where should you be?

[@larabraver]

There are numerous countries with better health outcomes than the US, and at only a fraction of the cost. I’m a medical doctor and just quit my high-paying job to move abroad because I was burnt out from our broken money-centric health care system that puts profits over people.

[@juliewynn2093]

@@larabraver Hallajuah! Where is an affordable medical system? I need Rituxan for the rest of my life and guess what USA it cost $65k per 1000mg for me when it's only $10k on the market. How is this possible? I felt scammed.

[@donnamaco1]

@@larabraver 1000 thumbs up.

[@DonnieDarko1]

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[@southboundseahags5587]

Check out Colombia. Medellín has fantastic affordable medical.

[@iamredshift]

When you forget the most important rule of interviews. Always have 2 mics for each speaker.

[@bobnewell1052]

World Mobile and Cardano are changing countries in Africa on the ground AND on the government level.

[@jakeglenn2246]

Thanks Andrew. This is great info !!! Please post more of this. What should the upper middle class do? Have all cash and bonds and no stocks? If we are Americans where should be go be safe and tax free? Also in a depression which nation would be safe and financial sound? :)

[@untenableposition3057]

Dude, you clearly aren't in the 0.5% in America. Just pay for a financial advisor. I have 4 of them.

[@jakeglenn2246]

@@untenableposition3057 I never claimed to be. But Louis XVI was in the top .5% in France and what happened to him? lol

[@atrociousanimal]

@12:18 This book already exists, it's called Worthless by Aaron Clarey.

[@FreedomTalkMedia]

I remember going to the airport and meeting people at their gate as they came off the airplane. That's how it worked. You had a relative you hadn't seen in 4 years? You drove to the air port. Parked your car. Went into the air port and waited at their gate for their plane to land. Then you'd look down that tunnel waiting for their head to come bobbing and weaving.

[@zenglider2145]

He has no idea where he would live if he were a younger man, but simply stated central Africa is a place to make a quick fortune before getting out.

[@44_max3]

Africa? Are you kidding me? I think not....

[@MochaZilla]

I really like your setup but you need to adjust the mic so we can hear you. No issues with your guest but it sounded like you were whispering.

[@m9j263]

Great interview.

[@osiras1382]

Timberrrrrrr...... Praise God

[@LindseyDara]

Truth and liberty channel has a good discussion on the current situation. Alex McFarland has a lot of clarity on this situation, they just posted an interview with him. William Federer interviews are great as well. Plus Tricord Global is doing a lot of great things in Africa, helping improve local businesses and economies. The good news is, It’s not all negative out there, there are good things happening around the world.

[@thomasstorrs6345]

And just when does everything in USA go to civil war? Any predictions? And if it does where do you want to be if you stay?

[@Ziegfried82]

If you stay in the USA when things break down nowhere will be safe, but I would bet you'd be safer in rural Montana, North Dakota, or maybe on some farm in Iowa. The worst place to be would be any of the large metropolitan areas like New York, San Francisco, LA, etc.

[@VagabondAnne]

Would love to hear your opinion on Ukraine.

[@projectdesign4675]

So what your saying Andrew, "Babylon the Great has fallen, the kings who waxed rich and lived deliciously at her expense shall wail when they see the smoke of her torment"? (paraphrase)

[@rev.jimjonesandthekool-aid4488]

This comment exemplifies why christianity is dying. Good riddance

[@ArmandoLuis1318]

Playa del Carmen esta en Mexico chingon .

[@nuterra9143]

East Africa will be the big power house in Africa. It has the highest growth year on year and East Africa is uniting again. It also has the most infrastructure projects with China and Russia in Africa.

[@calledout4437]

Man this guy is great! So spot on about elite worthless a holes and everything else.

[@davidsmithson865]

I can understand the chagrin of having to rub shoulders of the masses! Years ago I went to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, one of the most beautiful collections of buildings in the world. There were about 30 people in the whole complex. I went there two years ago, and the crowds were nauseating. It was a completely different experience. Hard to see anything, I won't go again!

[@RT-mn2pb]

Doug, please do write that renaissance book man

[@conductingintomfoolery9163]

Bro Central African republic is literally in its 6th civil war in the 21 century... what are you smoking

[@3charlie66]

Thank you for all your great videos. I am from South Africa. One of the most unstable, corrupt and dangerous country's to live in. It is like living in jail. Good citizens inside and bad ones outside. It is a fairly cheap country to live in but should safety not comes first? Same with the rest of Africa. Be careful.

[@lucysnorebush964]

That's just wherever world majority blecks are. They're genociding the boer Dutch.

[@yesi558]

video is perfect, audio exact opposite, who did it?

[@reality6522]

A loan base system does not work. Currently look how much damage the system is doing.

[@gillian32]

Watch out for the hoi polloi. 😱

[@craigross341]

A passport allows you into one country. It lets you into other countries only because that country you *are* allowed into as a matter of law is nicer than theirs. They know you'll leave. That means keeping citizenship for a desirable country, because only that allows visa-free travel.

[@johndubose1395]

when the serfs decide to take action watch out, but will they ever ?

[@stiofanmccumascaigh7758]

Everyone is thinking these things. Some are saying these things. When everyone is saying these things, then these things will happen. Most of it is now inevitable. Be ready.

[@RodClarkson]

The Congo, or Nigeria? I’ve been there once and I wouldn’t go back I would certainly be concerned about my safety more than anything. I love this channel, but I highly disagree with treading off to Africa.

[@n2-tmh75]

Have you been to all 55 African countries? to make such a judgement on 2 of them. Europe is falling apart, while Africa is growing. Keep in mind France is getting $500 Billion a year of colonial tax from 14 African counties. Africa has all the resources one could ever want, and Europeans are flocking there in droves. I move there from Babylon aka US, and never look back, and have over 3000 acres and own water source, along with growing our own organic food.

[@RodClarkson]

@@n2-tmh75 I’ve been to 6 African countries, and while I enjoyed the people, I had a lot of concerns that would make Africa a “no”‘for me personally. Others make love Africa.

[@TheMountainBeyondTheWoods]

@@n2-tmh75 Which country did you move to?

[@WestCoastAce27]

Of course this channel is for HNWIs - who I’d presume can pay for security. I’m w you - Risk/Reward - in that order. Would never consider a place - even for a two yr consulting gig let alone moving to - that safety is at all an issue.

[@youtubeuserzzzz]

The Congo or Nigeria would not be the best options. I think Mauritius, Madagascar, Namibia or even Equatorial Guinea, would be better options. However, it depends on the person's said plans (ie: retirement, want to live in a non Western Country for 5-10 years etc.) The Continent as a whole has too much to offer. Otherwise, its history with Europe, Asia and North America wouldn't have been.

[@socalbeeremovalandrelocation]

I'm never going to fly on a plane ever again. I'm born and raised in San Diego. My family vacations in Cabo San Lucas. I own several Volkswagens and will be driving them down to Cabo. I'm thinking about buying a second residence in Cabo and becoming a Mexican citizen. Latinas actually like men.

[@marcor5886]

Same thing here. I don't want to say that eastern european women are "easy", everyone is different no matter their nationality, but in general they're not easy. But you're still a man in their eyes and you can feel that they'd like to have one, while for an italian woman you're just sh*t, period.

[@elsensei1]

I have a lot in cabo, paid for, looking to build. Message me if interested and let’s talk. :)

[@missunique65]

when he said Africa, he lost me...hahaha THis guy is a dreamer.

[@princekrs]

Have you ever stepped foot on the continent? Just curious

[@youtubeuserzzzz]

Mostly all Westerners can't identify 5 African Countries Flag, or tell you the most widely (non European) language spoken in 10 Sub Saharan Countries. They couldn't identify the Government make-up in 3 Countries (PM or President etc.). They couldn't identify most African currencies. All they know is "Africa" is poor, corrupt, dangerous and majority of the people don't look like me. Don't give Westerners a blank map of the Continent. I'm sure most would fill in South Africa and maybe Morocco. Truly laughable. Very uneducated.

[@robertnilla6845]

i would put my bets on southeast asia.. vietnam is now a thriving country.. and ironically has more freedom than most western countries!!

[@Cali2LasVegas]

What about Egypt

[@naillijseer]

Andrew I'm so sorry you can't afford a microphone. 🤨

[@LukaszKawalec]

Which passport is best and how to get it? ;)

[@adamjosephyoungdokim7667]

Japanese passport is the top 1 rank according to the Henley report but no dual citizenship is allowed ! In my personal opinion having dual multiple passports are the best travel documents whereas you can travel to more countries easing visa requirements!

[@adamjosephyoungdokim7667]

Japan requires lots of time consuming and claiming ancestry is the shortest cut on path to the second citizenship depending on ur roots !

[@aliciapimentel5228]

Well..all the countries are in trouble..so no matter where you go..you have to face it.. I'm rather being in a country with great infrastructure and rules..than in a country that everything is cheaper..but you get what you pay for. So to me US still the best country..

[@matthawksworth]

What should you do after college? you should know whats going on in the world to stay ahead of the wave. put in the work early and gain personal growth in the process then enjoy life later when your peers are still slaving away.

[@OM-pu9yi]

Andrew your thougts on the sout african situation?

[@n2-tmh75]

South Africa is fine, they have 9 providences, only 2 had the riots, but everything is being clean up now. Unlike the US, and Europe riots everywhere. Don't watch lame street media, come visit for yourself SA.

[@SALFXEF]

Unfortunately this interview was from a previous interview I don't think he would want to go to Africa now

[@tengiz2366]

YOu are a great man and you have to move to the Republic of Georgia. You will be happy there.

[@rahimbacar1736]

Great interview Andrew and Doug Casey - spot on with the opinion of going to Africa, thank you! Thank you to both, I've been saying that Africa is The Continent of the Future - the train of development has started rumbling down the tracks and nobody will ever stop it...

[@TheDrouyn]

Yes. Especially this week. We have all been shown what it is like to live in Africa.

[@alpineai]

@@TheDrouyn shown by whom?

[@TheDrouyn]

@@alpineai By those who live there.

[@slimdiddyd]

Africa isn’t developing fast enough to keep up with population growth. They barely produce enough food to feed themselves now, in ten years there will be famine

[@GeordieFX]

Andrew, why are you selective on what dates appear on your videos?

[@robinmiller7958]

Unique and I would think a target and eventually a victim unless you have a really good private security detail.

[@stephanied.k.3589]

Slavery is about economics. silly😂🤣😂. You can be enslaved without being taxed so you want to live in a country that doesn't enslave you or restrict your freedoms and tax you to death.

[@paulpeele8387]

I'll agree with most all of this but I'll quibble over one point. It's the same disagreement I have with Ann Rand. Captains of industry make a huge contribution in creating things. But that is not the same thing as allowing George Soros to buy all the politicians and public officials to promote a communist agenda. Creation of wealth and value is capitalism; but misuse of great wealth and power is how we get to facism, then people mistakenly put the blame on capitalism for the abuses by people like George.

[@VikingMale]

And George is just a puppet for the Rothschilds

[@rayfinkle9369]

I think a lot of people are against capitalism, but really their problem is crony capitalism. Abuse of the system is the problem. Enforcement of the abusers should be part of the solution, imo. Buuuuut, since they're connected in the system so well, they get the pass every time. I think the best bet is to take advantage as much as you can now while you still have the chance, creating options for yourself in case the system collapses. We can't beat them most likely, but we can cut out if we are prepared and they screw us all over.

[@untenableposition3057]

You think that Soros leads to fascism in the USA? I think you may want to look at someone who ACTUALLY was the most powerful man in the world and didn't want to lose that power.

[@2DanTube]

Africa is a beautiful place - resources beyond belief - and wildlife is everywhere. If I were young - I would go check it out at least.

[@Je.rone_]

The civil war wasn't about slavery and avengers infinity wars wasn't about a purple alien trying erase half the life in the universe...

[@df1707]

It really wasn't. Avengers infinity wars was made to fool the masses into believing that resource shortages are a real problem and the only solution is to sacrifice the masses. And those 6 bells in the post credits were to signify the start of all this turmoil we've been experiencing.

[@cryptohoopz]

Slavery was the economics, when he said that I thought 🤨

[@TheDrouyn]

@@cryptohoopz yes. He recommends to go to Africa to become a slave owner. Best way to get rich.

[@ludwig3367]

Once upon a time it wasn't controversial to debate the causes of the secession movement. Now people think its crazy to talk about anything other than "slavery, slavery, slavery." It's actually not very possible to claim that the US military went to war against certain States because the institution of slavery existed in those States. History shows that slavery itself, existing where it did at the time, was not an issue even being seriously contested at the federal level. From a purely constitutional perspective, this makes sense as the US government was not granted any power to abolish or regulate slavery in any State. This is why the 13th amendment was passed later, since before the southern states were crushed and forced into compliance, amending the constitution on this point would have been a hopeless cause. Far from abolishing slavery in the states where it existed, the Supreme Court's ruling in 1857 suggested that even the territories could not be regulated by the federal government on the issue of slavery. Once secession had begun, the proposed amendment to reassure everyone on this point, in a failed attempt to appease the concerns of the South, was approved by Congress and sent to the States for ratification. This amendment, supported by Lincoln, reads as follows: “No amendment shall be made to the Constitution which will authorize or give to Congress the power to abolish or interfere, within any State, with the domestic institutions thereof, including that of persons held to labor or service by the laws of said State.”

[@godspeedmax6038]

The problem is leaving the U.S. because of its division and weakness is much more difficult than most believe. If the dominance of the US falters it will leave ruptures world wide. It will embolden oppressive and/or revolutionary movements. When u leave, wherever u go may end up being much worse than the US in fast order

[@marlajacques6947]

@JS Luca and I’d say that Mexico’s entire economy is based on US remittances is a bit of a stretch...

[@solomonsfarm]

I agree. Apparently self interest blinds people to the fact that if the american ideals of personal liberty fall... the rest of the world goes with it and then who cares how much money you have in a world like that. If people were smart or had integrity they would spend all that energy and intelligence standing and speaking up for liberty before its gone for all of us

[@DonnieDarko1]

@@solomonsfarm. 🙏

[@gwestcot]

Meh we aren't as important as we believe. World powers rise and fall and this has happened since the beginning of time. The transition period is always somewhat ugly but after that a new order emerges.

[@gwestcot]

@@marcind4644 I mean what about the Caymans, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Monaco, UAE, Taiwan, Thailand etc. There are plenty of low tax and low regulation countries with enough stability. Hell, I feel more safe walking in the worst areas of Manila than I ever do in any inner-city in the U.S. I simply do not accept the premise that high taxes and authoritarianism is a prerequisite for stability. Its simply that the western world's cycle of dominance has run its course. The eastern world will dominate at least for the next century and possibly beyond that depending upon circumstances so make the right moves and let the chips fall where they may.

[@mand1009]

I thought I was dismay on the world, what I heard was worst🤣

[@theaugur1373]

Interesting interview. One comment: what Casey says about the civil war being more about economics is misleading. The non-slavery rationale for the war was introduced after the war was over. It was basically a retconn. If you look at the speeches and writings of Jefferson Davis (Confederacy President) and Alexander Stephens (Confederacy VP) before the war, they are quite clear about the preservation of slavery being the motivating force for secession.

[@rhondaverma6358]

I never hear too many people mention India. Any thoughts on this country?

[@ashmoleproductions5407]

Up and coming but too many problems at present. perhaps in another 20 years so make the investment now, just realize it will be a long term investment.

[@naillijseer]

None at all. Collapse already happening.

[@spicysalsaking791]

I've visited all over the world, and I genuinely enjoy globally cultured/educated Indian guys to hang out with or go to a dance party (like even just all dudes...they're a barrel of fun). As for the country itself, it's just frankly a sh*thole. I went to India twice for about 2 months each time and managed to get Hepatitis A the first time (despite estimated ~90% chance of immunity from previous vaccination) while only EVER drinking bottled water and ONLY eating food inside seemingly reputable restaurants with AC, and during visit #2 I had two separate stomach bugs. Meanwhile, I've been to Cambodia, Indonesia, you name it and never got sick or almost ran over. Even if none of that happened, I'd still feel the same way about it. Have you seen them drive? India has lots of potential and every individual Indian person is unique and not comparable, but on the complete whole it's even less "civilized" than say mainland China or IMO even Vietnam. I've had many cultured, heavily educated Indians say exactly this themselves, completely unprompted too.

[@WestCoastAce27]

Corruption.

[@InappropriateShorts]

Threading the fine line of useful info / doom and gloom

[@jwestfalldavis3574]

The sound quality was lacking.

[@MPNNag]

Look a South Africa Today, forget it!

[@ericpowell4350]

I think Doug and Andrew are still undervaluing "Africa". It's a continent with 54 individual nations. It has the youngest population on Earth. It will be the economic engine of the latter part of this century. What they deemed as "conveniences" and stability are becoming more common throughout.

[@djchilto]

Check your mic...

[@Heyemeyohsts]

Crotchety old man lol

[@lesliestenta3084]

Oh no, travel is worse , it was already horrible and a pain the ass before Covid