How China Is Fueling the Mexican Cartel Wars (with Ed Calderon) | Change Agents #41

[@thisisironclad]

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[@chrise-ih4ix]

Your sound is unbearable! Get it fixed. And don't get me started on your intrusive ad inserts.

[@shawndeeregreen]

Ed Calderon is legit. Love both these guys. Everyone make sure you’re prepped and stay frosty!

[@Kielbasa_n_mustard]

💯 %. And I'm praying for the sheep to wake up. Willing to teach.

[@northsky5629]

​@Kielforreal nobody cares my guy

[@Kielbasa_n_mustard]

@@northsky5629 callous my friend.

[@stevezy4772]

He may be legit but he is Anti-MAGA and Anti America First. Watch his Lex interview. Lefties have destroyed this country. No need to import more of them.

[@AdamSmith-ln7fh]

Great Michael Bien reference. Co sign and luv and strength to you and your family

[@natejackson4791]

Every single interview this man does, he tells of how things continue to snowball. He is current on all of it.

[@jasondraughon8825]

Something tells me he is still…in some way “active”. Solid dude.

[@kingjoe3rd]

@@jasondraughon8825 well, yeah. He's a security consultant that works for the US government.

[@jesussaves_316]

Yep 👍​@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist0

[@lickourballs1atatimeok]

Go figure

[@ChrisYoung-nf2fr]

Is both of these guys are awesome and they care so much about the people in both countries. And they are both Patriots for both both countries God bless them both in their families and I'm both of them the great guys

[@teenieteenez]

This man is a hero. I really hope, for our sake, people start hearing what he's saying and actually LISTENING. Be safe, Sir and thank you.

[@KonnorKreyest-tn4pw]

I spent two months kicking a prescription to suboxone Valium and adder all. Something told me I had to get off this shit so I could survive and not be a liability. Luckily I had family and a bed. Everyone kept telling me” go to rehab for a year” and I just knew there wasn’t time for that realistically. I remember thinking “am I ever going to believe in myself again?” Can I even do a job interview. And if it’s any consolation by the grace of god I am making it. What I mean to say here is that if you are struggling don’t give up. If you’re watching videos like these and reading these comments then your creator WANTS YOU TO SUCCEED.believe that. God bless both of you. Thank you

[@cdcarias95]

How was getting off of the Suboxone? I've been taking it for years because I used to do blues back in 2015

[@darrenfredrickson2877]

Congtats!

[@BoatDoc98]

I spent 10 years on the border, specifically in Laredo, TX. I was there from 98 til 07, I saw yhe beginning of the cartel wars on our side. Nothing but respect for Mr. Calderon, he's a wealth of experience & knowledge.

[@Chardi35]

Im guessing you saw a lot of your partners sell guns to the cartels

[@lickourballs1atatimeok]

It's been going on in California for many many years the drug cartel is operated marijuana Farms, for money to fortify their strength in America

[@fuqwhatyouthink4465]

That wasn't the beginning but ok

[@jnkoa33]

It was the beginning for him

[@thxcbo]

@@fuqwhatyouthink4465it was the beginning that how ik u don’t know anything. 2000s was when cartels started battling, before that (Guadalajara cartel) Mexico was mostly calm

[@chrislovely9136]

It blows me away that it's taken this long for this information to start coming out

[@ivantheterrrible9213]

Well Ed was guest on Rogan few years ago, but its obvious that didn't hit the right audience. Ever since that Rogan podcast i follow that man, and its incredible.

[@blackonblack...9244]

People including Ed have been talking about the substance trafficking for a long time and the conclusion that everyone came up with closing the border.

[@Mithradates_of_Los_Angeles]

I been knowing and have been seeing the snowballing of all this stuff since college- almost 10 years ago- but the average American doesn’t give a f!ck and has no concept of what is going on with our southern border partner until now that we’re being invaded and there will be a war and a major future terror and or f.f. Attack will go down very soon because of the porous border and China-Mexico relations

[@cryingcat687]

it's crazy you'd believe anything he says after working for the US government lol. Gotta fuel that cold war somehow right?

[@GerardoRodriguez-tp9gr]

Yes! Thank you, why is this information barely getting to us now. We the people have a GOD given right to know this valuable information. Who in GOD's name is suppressing this valuable information?

[@AcuteStressResponse]

Thank you Ed Calderon for the education.

[@thisisironclad]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm grateful that Ed Calderon's expertise resonated with you.

[@FishHuntFreedom]

I love any podcast that features Ed Calderon. Dude is an absolute wealth of knowledge and has “been there, done that”. Nothing but respect for this guy.

[@thisisironclad]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Ed Calderon is indeed an incredible guest and we're lucky to have him on Change Agents

[@davids1716]

Please get Ed back in person. There is so much more to be had from a proper dialogue. Nonetheless that was a powerful episode. Things he’s been prophesying for seven or eight years are to coming to be accepted fact. He’s got a good record and is a man worth listening to.

[@thisisironclad]

Hey! Thanks for the comment! We'll try to get Ed back in person soon for an even more engaging discussion. So glad you found the episode powerful!

[@davids1716]

@@thisisironclad I’ve watched a lot of Ed Calderon‘s public appearances and Andy, as is the norm both here and on Cleared Hot, elicited from him elements of his backstory that I’ve never heard anywhere else. Putting them to them in a room without the sound problems would be an epic very long form episode. Ed’s got so much to offer and Andy’s interview style would work well to draw out more of this extraordinary man’s life that has not come to the fore yet elsewhere. Hope you can make it happen. Keep up the great work, believe me it’s impactful .

[@MyOpinyin]

big shout out to ed and his bravery. one of the few objective dudes talking about whats happening in mexico

[@BornOfFireNSteel]

This episode and the interview Ed did on the Shawn Ryan Podcast were pure fire. Ed's experience is insanely powerful. As someone who lives in Arizona, less than 30 minutes from the border. This hits hard.

[@Babbarkhalsa84]

I hope Andy gets all the success and support from us the viewers. So Underated.

[@jaydoe5654]

There is a very similar Canadian version of this story. Sam Cooper wrote a book called "Wilful Blindness" about Chinese nationals in Vancouver Canada. Hockey bags of cash, casinos, fentanyl, guns, bribes, our favorite politician etc etc.

[@tylergooden2183]

Canada is captured by China. It’s basically a Chinese colony

[@TruthTeller8888]

They have destroyed Vancouver,

[@8551-w5v]

Andy and Ed are more than the REAL DEAL. They're Warriors we need to pay attention to. Ed, I can't count the times I woke up in the bushes South of Tijuana with a Mariachi band playing over me. Wild times in the 90s. Spiritus Invictus and Semper Fi Brothers.

[@jonathanramos8414]

The cartels were very much just like mob families in those days before they turned into paramilitaries

[@jonathanramos8414]

Los zetas pretty much started the hyper militarization and violence of the Mexican cartels. Because they were gafe operators of the Mexican army

[@jasondraughon8825]

I see Ed, I click. Very simple. Very good.

[@rafaelsegovia6127]

I love Ed and Andy Stumpf is such a great interviewer and an outstanding active listener.

[@jjayp1]

Been listening to every podcast Ed has done for the past 4 years, starting with Adam Carrolla. Good stuff.

[@bluemoom]

Ed is amazing, love hearing him talk about his experiences and I hope to see more of him. God bless him for the work he does.

[@ashog1426]

History is happening as we live Ed gives priceless info

[@thisisironclad]

Ed is amazing! Thanks for watching Ashog

[@rp1645]

Thank you for having this guest on. When he talks about Arizona and the SEX trafficking, my gosh, like he said this is NOT new. This is the US, American must do your part and NOT support or pay any money into supporting this exploration of these poor children.

[@happygilmore1844]

Tim Ballard exposed most if not all of it

[@Doxymeister]

A lot of people have been talking about this issue for a good long time now, despite constant accusations of sensationalism and fear-mongering. Every one of them important. The more the better. Kudos to these guys!

[@lenr7068]

I have been watching this situation build up slowly. I believe it is going to go down. Be ready so you don't have to get ready. Peace and love y'all.

[@misterjaliscoelmascabron9327]

I'm mexican born..raised in an area in orange county for 40 years..alot the people believe its ok to deal drugs. ..alot of people listen to corridos that speak about drug trafficking..so its a problem when you glorify it..till someone you care is involved with a cartel and gets dealt with

[@misaelaguirre1701]

Here in Chicago was full of Gangs in the outskirts of Chicago now its pretty much dead and looked down up on atleast for the, Hispanic Americans, so it's getting pretty good now, never stop educating your kids works along way 💪

[@jacobperez8921]

Yup! For people of narco corridos, it’s all fun and games until shit gets real and one of their loved ones get kidnapped or killed. This is not a game and people should not be promoting or following this culture.

[@AIR-Dmnshn]

No digas mmdas Mary Jane. Here in Mexico we don't glorify the Narcos. Stop, idk in the US but in Mexico the people are involved with cartels due to necessity or pressure from the cartels.

[@donchikis3575]

If the USA wasnt full of homeless junkies there wouldn’t be a market to even draw money and power from its an internal problem within the United States, blaming just one side is nothing but ignorance.

[@donchikis3575]

Its not about songs😂ridiculous.

[@theflyingsmiley01]

I was blown away when he said "yeah Mexico locked down the ports but ships were still coming in." My God that is crazy!!!

[@abakedcup2235]

My best friend, my brother died April 6th 2023 from a drug overdose. I have a part of my family that is from mexico, who came to america in the early 20th century. This an entirely personal conflict for me.

[@abakedcup2235]

@alexander-iu8rr ironically, he and you have the same name. His name was Alex

[@oldmanemptyhouse7659]

Me too bro i lost my step sister to that sh!t

[@obtuseangler768]

I'm a Canadian that helped move a lot of cocaine a decade ago, so this is personal for me in a different way. Fentanyl showed up in 2012 in northern Canada in fake percocets and oxy 80's...I was out of the game by 2013. I realize the harm I did now that I've grown up and it'll will be a regret I die with because I won't let it go away, I don't deserve to. Honesty keeps the chin up. I'm sorry you lost your brother😢...sending you lots of love

[@robd2287]

The drug addict (USA) living next door to the drug dealer (Mex). This will never stop even the drug dealing Ronald Reagan wanted this 😎

[@bbiancini]

I am sorry sir.

[@idaknott3310]

Wow, Ed spoke of something that I haven't heard anyone else talk about. About 3 yrs ago, I saw men dressed head to toe in black tactical gear, weaponry & dark face shields. They were lined up in front of armored military vehicles. Nobody could tell you if they were Mexican or Chinese, but they were at the US/Mexican border. This is some worrisome $hi+ for sure! Stay safe young man 🙏

[@keithqueen352]

Operation fast and furious, look it up.

[@idaknott3310]

@@keithqueen352 Okay, is this something that I should google, or cast a wider net?

[@keithqueen352]

@idaknott3310 Google should suffice. Here's the abridged version; the Obama administration was selling American arms to Mexican cartels. This one actually got picked up on by mainstream media and Attorney General Eric Holder, who evidently allowed this to happen, got a slap on the wrist.

[@gringopaul3423]

I agree with a lot of what Ed says. Even the things I disagree on I respect his opinion. The man has been there and seen things the rest of us only see sanitized on the news. Props to both Ed and Andy. They are honest when they speak. I always learn new things from Ed Calderon.

[@jwtc20c]

This podcast is pure gold. Generally and in the specific case of the current episode.

[@davidortega357]

Something is going to give from all this open borders there's coming a world War of major proportions unmanageable when the anti christ appears showtime

[@Imledal]

Thank you Ed Calderon for sharing your knowledge with us. You are very courageous.

[@richardhull7021]

Andy thank you for having Ed on.Great show.God Bless.

[@thisisironclad]

Thanks for watching Rich! Sending blessings your way also 💪

[@johntaylor-lo8qx]

This is hands down my favorite channel. Keep up the good fight. Every show is so gritty and real, with guests who truly know what they are talking about. Keep it up please ✌️. Thank you for taking your time with the interviews. 🙏

[@thisisironclad]

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[@johntaylor-lo8qx]

@@thisisironclad I'm stoked to watch more. This channel is gonna be a big success ✌️

[@sheept100]

Love the opening of the video! Pls keep up the good work to make the world better! Thanks for the positivity and courage u bring to us!

[@thisisironclad]

Always! Thanks for watching Sheep

[@ELZ-R]

Subscribed! Watched after seeing a KZbin recommendation and loved it. This explains so much of the absurdity that is occurring on the border, watching from the other side of globe. Keep on Ed 💪🙏

[@alexoienundertheveil4742]

I'm a Mexican and a citizen of the United States from birth and I would hate to see the US military invade Mexico it would be so awful and sad cause such a large amount of the Mexican population in Mexico are great and the nicest people you will ever meet and want Nothing to do with the cartel and drugs they just want a better life and to survive may God help all of us on both sides

[@myhearthurtsihatemyself4313]

It has to happen I got fucking picked up by the Jalisco cartel twice and my ass got saved by the locals real shit parents are from Mexico but this is outta hand fr it’s a disaster no security and the real Mexican people actually knows it will never never end you can see it on there faces

[@PaulZorabedian]

That will never happen NEVER follow the money

[@jeffreywinter4545]

Thank you for your service and activism. You care for the people on the both side of the border.

[@hern-t]

Gotta love Ed. He's the real deal, OG! Thanks, folks.

[@ChrisMckee-t8w]

11:09

[@The_Red_Off_Road]

I’m always willing to listen to this guy. Thanks for teaching us some weird life hacks, Ed. My camping trips are much more enjoyable since I now know how to get out of flexcuffs. 😂 #staypreppedmfs

[@phylogden264]

Great job getting facts out. I lucked out-no commercials!! I had decided to listen out of the blue. Glad I did.

[@carlswenson5403]

Welcome to America Mr. Calderon. Glad to have you

[@marciestoddard730]

Weird to say

[@dianareddell1496]

Thank you, Ed. Thank you, Andy.

[@ericthomas9915]

I first saw Ed Calderon on the SRS. This guy is the shiznizzle.

[@nbaWrld96]

Check out his 2 appearances on joe Rogan a few years back , if you haven’t already

[@ericthomas9915]

Yeah I saw those too. I just mentioned SRS because that's what stood out in my mind.@@nbaWrld96

[@LaMoria.]

Top guest and episode. I’d love to see Ed Calderon and Jordan Peterson talking and challenging and exchanging worldly-human perspectives

[@kevinhall3449]

Thank You Mr C, it is unimaginable to me what you have endured to do the job you did. We all benefited from your accomplishments, and most of us outta contribute much more - somehow- to the major drug problem in the USA and here in Canada.

[@NewGoldStandard]

Really great content, thank you. And definitely, stay frosty!

[@thisisironclad]

Always!

[@NewGoldStandard]

@@thisisironclad Mate, just hearing Calderon, an obviously smart guy and informed guy, say that we're going to "need Mexico for what's next," should send a chill down everyone's spine... because I think he's right. And, sub'd, by the way. I'm really happy I found this channel. Cheers!

[@thisisironclad]

Absolutely, it's fascinating to hear perspectives from informed individuals like Calderon. The interconnectedness of nations in addressing global challenges is indeed crucial.We appreciate the support brother. Looking forward to more insightful discussions here. Cheers! @@NewGoldStandard

[@John_Connor556]

This is highly valuable info. God bless Andy Stumpf & Ed Calderon.

[@balancanramos7956]

Nop

[@bsmithhammer]

Looking forward to this one. And I wish more Americans would pay attention to what Ed Calderon has to say, and the firsthand experience he has to share.

[@thisisironclad]

💪

[@Horsed_Beef]

Ed needs to go on more liberal podcasts. He needs to talk to people who downplay the violence in Mexico. Every interview he’s done is with police and military crowds. Needs to go on 60 minutes or something to scream this message to the people in the back.

[@bsmithhammer]

@@Horsed_Beef Agreed. One has to wonder if there's a reason he doesn't get invited on those shows.

[@dontbugme7362]

I first heard Ed on Rogans podcast. He really blew me away. So glad to see Andy giving him this exposure to his audience. Hey Ed, NICE STACH

[@dontbugme7362]

I first heard Ed on Rogans podcast. He really blew me away. So glad to see Andy giving him this exposure to his audience. Hey Ed, NICE STACH

[@UltraPlusRD]

Ed Calderon is credibility as it highest. 💯

[@goodluck2522]

Dude is a cartel pr guy lol

[@UltraPlusRD]

@@goodluck2522 bullshit.

[@goodluck2522]

@UltraPlusRD No, yeah, you're right, they just happened to let him put all this information out about what they're doing, and they don't ever come after him. Yeah, you're right, he's just too good

[@balancanramos7956]

Nop

[@balancanramos7956]

​@goodluck2522 deisnformation only...

[@DownBad21]

But keep ‘em coming, you have a great channel.

[@petiehernande8630]

Ed Calderon Interviews are always top top

[@arcangel4940]

What a crazy world we live in

[@jakhaughton1800]

I’ve just discovered your podcast Andy. I’m a great believer in we have two ears and one mouth. You are a very excellent example of this adage. I’m now a follower.

[@Aibric]

I’d like someone to ask Ed what he thinks about this: If the border crisis is being exploited by China to destabilize America what should we assume it means that the US political establishment is dedicated to keeping the border open, with the full knowledge of what has been coming across? This is not a new thing either, it goes back decades and across both parties. Why do China and the US Government seem to have the same goals regarding the US public?

[@antoniovasquez9946]

The US needs to man up and stop blaming other countries for its own problems. It’s a failed nation if it can’t keep its citizens mentally healthy without drug addictions.

[@casserole2406]

The creation and implementation of The New World Order. From what I have researched America has to be taken down through clear and present destabilization due to America being the biggest obstacle in the way of the overall implementation of The New World Order. America is obviously being systematically DESTROYED and it's being orchestrated by the folks at the very top of the government, and whoever is above those folks who are so influential and powerful whom are above the government ie. International bankers, The Bilderberg Group, Rothschild Dynasty, the Rockefeller's, George Soros, probably other global dynastic families (some/most of which are unknown to the public). They want a One World Communist system where everyone is microchipped, only digital currency exists, the global population doesn't exceed 500 million people, cradle to grave surveillance, no guns, no freedom, no rights, a totalitarian communist global system, etc. Destabilization of America and other parts of the world, through mass migration, is simply one vehicle or means at there disposal to create and bring to fruition their vision of the New World Order. The civil war, race war, economic collapse, starvation, mass murder, and ultimately post apocalyptic nightmare which is going to be a result of all these factors overlapping and/or occurring at the same time will turn America into an unlivable Hell on Earth which will result in massive casualties and the majority of countries population dying. Population control will be yet another "positive" outcome for the globalists once the dust settles after the chaos ends. What is going to go down in this country will make the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990's seem like a walk in the park, and/or a picnic. Considering how brutal and devastating the Yugoslav Wars were, one can only imagine how insane experiencing the fall of America will be. The globalists refer to this process as "Order Out of Chaos". I hope this answers your question(s), at least to some degree.

[@anthonysinkler4979]

Great interview!!Keep up the good work!!

[@sole__doubt]

This whole cartels dealing fentanyl is rather unique. Typically drug dealers dont want to sell a drug that kills their customers. Think about it from a purely business p.o.v. You just want to make money and sell your product to your customers for as long as possible. This whole fentanyl issue is much more like terrorism than standard drug dealing.

[@perc3136]

Fentanyl doesn't kill everyone right away just like with H , ive been addicted to the fake fetty pills before and never overdosed like some of these kids doing them for the first time... lots of people want fentanyl in their shit now. Lol

[@alanraymundo]

Hey Andy, it is great that you are talking about this heavy problem shared by both our countries (Mexico and US). Please, please consider having on "Gafe 423". He is a former Mexican special forces now turned podcaster with endelss, mind blowing stories and insights on the drug war (for instance, how he encountered former US special ops now working for cartels). I don't think he speaks English, but I'm sure you could have someone translating. Thanks again for bringing more light on this problem

[@potterj09]

Nice to see Ed alive n well. Cool camera filter too, low residual detail.

[@elmatador1400]

Absolutely amazing Andy!! Ed is the man

[@MrGood0leBoy]

This shit is legit scary 😨 god bless you Ed, stay safe 🙏

[@thebronzetoo]

Great interview.

[@3SIXTYPROD]

China playin the Long game

[@4thought___]

Level china!

[@JvP-tj9bt]

Haha so oblivious: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX7RY39omNVkhbcsi=Hn7JSHRygIhpIMx8

[@antoniovasquez9946]

🇨🇳 🫡

[@3SIXTYPROD]

@@4thought___ haa

[@Austin077]

Great podcast boyz Ed should be on more often 🤙

[@AGameofPwns]

Tio Ed in the house! Sneakreaper Cartel representing!

[@Bfisher-d2l]

Subbed! Incredible interview, i wish it were longer😊

[@MS-wz9jm]

Why do Americans focus on China supplying fentanyl? In Afghanistan the US protected the poppy trade, exporting huge quantities of drugs to the world - when the US left so did the poppy fields and those horrible exports fell 90%. The US was doing the exact same thing as China.

[@oldmanemptyhouse7659]

You do know there's a difference between Americans and the scumbags that run it ?

[@southernboy37]

Andy you have balls brother hope you stay safe.

[@jonathanramos8414]

The netflix documentary that ed mentioned about the self defense groups in Mexico is called cartel land. It was released back in 2015. If you haven't seen it i highly recommend it. But self defense groups did rose up in michoacan back in 2013 and 2014 to fight the knights templar cartel before being co opted themselves by cartels. Luis chapparo who was on shawn ryan mentioned how he went to down to michoacan to cover the death of one of the original founders who was killed last year hipolito mora.

[@oldmanemptyhouse7659]

Yeah Cartel Land is a super intense but well made

[@jonathanramos8414]

​@@oldmanemptyhouse7659 that director was ballsy

[@jonathanramos8414]

​@@oldmanemptyhouse7659it reminded me alot of restrepo

[@oldmanemptyhouse7659]

@@jonathanramos8414 yes bro I live in what's considered a violent city we had over a 100 murders in a year. There has been months were more have died down there. It's really sad and I feel for the innocent people.

[@oldmanemptyhouse7659]

@@jonathanramos8414 yes they were actually in the sh!t as the kids say these days

[@amymegginson-uz7jj]

Again, another great interview!

[@EliteExteriorPaintingCalgary]

Count Me In lost my Son to this

[@thisisironclad]

That's really tough. I'm sorry to hear about your son. I appreciate you being open about it. Stay strong.

[@bbiancini]

I am sorry sir.

[@EO2Mucky]

thank you, real ♥

[@keiramorales8116]

I’m so disgusted. I’m disgusted with what’s happening to our young kids I’m disgusted. I don’t even know if I can handle any more of it. Disgusted.

[@andrabook8758]

then why don't you start calling your representatives and making them DO something about it. Bc I recognize this ED dude from Crenshaw's podcast last year and him and all his ''veterans" buddies in congress just spent the last year trying to push more and more legalization of illegal drugs. The problem is getting worse not better, so unless you all want to end up like Mexico, maybe listening to yet another recycled guest, you should go make your representatives do something about this issue, bc they're definitely going in the wrong direction.

[@oldmanemptyhouse7659]

​@@andrabook8758they went to Congress to get proven treatments legalized in America. Thanks to those guys many vets have been able to get permanently off of pain meds and SSRI medications. How could you hate on that.

[@Yahyia-cv3sx]

Gracias, Ed. More of us in both USA & Mexico bneed to learn & train more linguists and interpreters / translators who can communicate in Mandarin & Cantonese.

[@aerok111]

Andy, Mexico is now the largest trading partner of the U.S. Look it up.

[@john_admin4965]

Mr. Calderon you said the Washington….. you do understand the depth of this mystery.

[@xrbperformance4290]

Fact is, as long as the US keeps pumping $360 BILLION dollars yearly into the drug business there will ALWAYS be someone who will supply, "follow the money" the real problem and only responsible is every person who willingly chooses to spend $ on drugs to have a good time, that $ is the fuel. 52 years of a failed "war on drug" proves it, ALWAYS somebody else steps up for the money on the table.

[@USandGlobal]

Fact is Mexico itself has a massive drug market so until Mexico fixes itself things won’t change

[@xrbperformance4290]

@@USandGlobal Fact is the cartels we know exist solely to supply the US market, thats why they are next door in Mexico (like many factories are also, BMW, VW, Mercedes, Ford Toyota, ect), not because Mexico is their intended market but because location and its cheaper to produce there. Cartels as we know them practically wouldn’t exist in Mexico if it weren’t for the US (same as those other factories). Mexico just doesnt have anywhere near the drug problem the US has, and the drugs sold in Mexico happen mostly in tourist places. But I agree with you they have to solve their own internal problems, same as the US. Alcoholics don’t blame the liquor brands for their alcoholism, because we all know its a social and psychological issue. As long as they wants to buy liquor they will buy from one place or an other. Drug abuse is just a symptom of something deeper we need to fix in our society, and this war business is a bandaid that we’ve tried n proven time and time again doesnt even work as that. We MUST save America from the inside.

[@bajajay9818]

I enjoy every interview Ed does.

[@thisisironclad]

I'm glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@alejandrogarcia3227]

Not sure if you'll test this comment. But thank you so much for having Ed on to talk about the cartels in Mexico and the Chinese govt trying to take advantage of Mexico in order to only help China and undermine the relationship Mexico and the US should have. For anyone interested, please look into how China is trying to use lithium mining in other countries most notably Mexico's lithium deposit found in Sonora by the Chinese company Ganfeng. This is after Mexico nationalized lithium as a resource. China is doing everything to only help themselves!

[@Syrgam]

But they helping my Mexican people more than the USA has so idc

[@alejandrogarcia3227]

@@Syrgam not true... Only meer consumers to or own resources and the Chinese treat Mexico like a tool to get resources from like were done slave African country. Mexico is not and should be a super power that is respected that can trade with other countries. Fuck China and their push of far left politics meant only to be anti American not liberal

[@balancanramos7956]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kinan6746]

Thank you for the invaluable insight.

[@cmnieman1]

I grew up in south San Diego and through my lifestyle got to see the underbelly of that area. China and Cartels have a long standing relationship long before fentanyl. They worked together in organ harvesting for decades. If we face China, Iran, North Korea, and Iran we will be sharing a border with an axis ally. The cartels could take over Mexico in a heartbeat with a little electronic warfare support from China. Everyone that hasn't pushed a secure border is going regret it really soon. The problem for American's is they're too short sighted and focused on quickest gratification they can get, when our enemy like China looks at the next 100 years than 4 or 8. PS - I actually worked with Ed from time to time in 2008-2010 when things started getting really bad down there.

[@CarlosHernandez-jb8kn]

Pay back is a bitch! Los 100 años de humillacion a China se la estan cobrando 2 siglos despues..no se quejen.

[@JJ-fq4nl]

Well China remember the Opium War that the British took years to drug addict an entire country bringing it down on its knees when it was still Imperial China. Which allowed Britain & Japan (who took advantage of a drug addicted population to invade also) to take land & colonize. China still had an opium addiction problem after WW2 & after the Chinese Civil War that the communist won. The communists just executed the addicts to finally end the opium addiction problem that was 100 years in the making from being tricked & forced to trade with Britain. Everyone knows it’s impossible to invade America physically. It’s a lot easier to let Americans destroy themselves since America has never, ever had a culture of unity for being American.

[@orlandosanchez1613]

Yeah you dont know what youre talking about..

[@ttdenadaabba2149]

Real people for a change.

[@ivanpena6774]

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[@lindayeates9422]

You guys are great. Thank you

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

I wasn't alive or in the streets when "Pablo Escobar" was alive and kicking with the Cartels BUT I do know how the modern Cartels work and how they operate... AND it blows my MIND that over & over again people act oblivious to the fact that these Cartels are NOT in bed with Government agencies in America. People always ask "Why hasn't the US government made these Cartels a terriost organization, even tho they KILL more people then most terrorists organizations that exist in todays world." The first answer is the most OBVIOUS one. *WE ARE IN BUSINESS WITH THESE CARTELS. How many times do we need to hear or SEE these Cartels working with the CIA and government agencies to make BILLIONS of dollars a MONTH. Why would you make your business partner a terriost organization, which then means you would HAVE to declare WAR on these Cartel Organizations, when you make BILLIONS on BILLIONS of dollars with them.* *Americas Government and the Chinese Government are fighting for the right to do business with these Cartels. Theres tons of Cartel leaders and Whistleblower CIA agents that have come out and said They work with the CIA and other government agencies all the time.*

[@brianruckert9389]

Thank the lord for you sir . May God protect you ..thank you...

[@uknowitliberty6373]

Let's Go! Let's Go!! Let's Go Patriots!!!

[@antoniovasquez9946]

It’s funny how the US wants to play victim when it was its own CIA who basically fueled international drug trafficking in the XX and XXI century.

[@DontBduumb]

Real patriotis will be to help take care of your drug addicts help them to recover and prevent new to get in, that addiction it's not a hobby it's a mental sickness coming from they child hood and broken familys without an good and strong and respectful father figure. THE CAPITALIST COUNTRY is getting supply and demand. If demand persist they will be always someone to supply

[@tumama-hr5gh]

Please, keep doing quality content.

[@dachunde]

John Bolton warned of this in 2009.

[@andrabook8758]

everyone's been warning about this bc China keeps telling people about it. Literally everyone knows. Except your politicians and your military, that is. Or maybe just except the ppl who won't find it financially convenient to accept the truth.

[@jamesschmidlin789]

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[@andyayala9119]

30% for the big guy

[@tradertrades8471]

Excellent. Informative.

[@Bongofurry]

Who's fighting to keep the borders open ...

[@peterquinn3424]

Ed is a rad dude. ☠️🐍

[@TheChillje]

Anytime I see "interview with Ed Calderone" I click play. It started with Adam Carolla interviewing him years ago for me and this Alpha male captivates me every single time. Grabbing popcorn. Looking forward to this

[@blackonblack...9244]

A man calling another man, Alpha male that's pretty cringe....

[@TheChillje]

@@blackonblack...9244 what’s cringe is your confidence. From an alpha to beta obviously

[@blackonblack...9244]

@@TheChillje My confidence has nothing to do with your statement of calling another man alpha male. Men don't call other men that, it's just known. It's like a silent code. Recognized.

[@TheChillje]

@@blackonblack...9244 ok. You’re entitled to that opinion. Have a good day!

[@thetaylors2036]

Our next President needs Ed as a Consultant.

[@TheLosrodri]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2647">44:07</a> - these are highly provocative, explosive claims, I wish the guest would provide some specific examples, and maybe even a little actual context surrounding some of these. For example: how many prisons? Which specific countries? Can you provide a specific example - how about the most egregious case? When? Etc etc etc

[@marciestoddard730]

He was like that on Rogan too. Lots.of bravado

[@rugbyboy9964]

They're also facilitating transportation through the China belt into Northern America.

[@richboz3156]

I am not defending Mexico in the drug problem. We always hear, you have to cut off the source. It comes from "China" to Mexico. So, the Mexican border/PORTS need to step up their game. Unless the port police are getting paid to let it come in, it will continue to flood in😢

[@LuccianoCityOfChamps]

Mexico can barely handle the cartels…hell to the naw they can’t step up their game…too much dirty money being made

[@andrabook8758]

No one wants to cut off the source, bc they're too busy trying to legalize and rip you all off. Otherwise they would have cut off the source years ago. Am I the only one paying any attention to the political drug push and the complete lack of concern for human life which accompanies it?

[@marci3667]

When they get off the buses,who they handing envelopes to? Cartel or Border Patrol or both?

[@Suncloud-e6q]

@IC thank you for the offer

[@icefrom-t9k]

Close all borders and ban hip hop

[@KonnorKreyest-tn4pw]

It took me from September to January first to completely feel like I can approach life again. Your mind DOES return. Your SPIRIT and your Physical capabilities DORETURN

[@em34ev3r]

Honestly, I don't blame the cartels as much as I blame the American incessant appetite for drugs.

[@adamcuneo7189]

I partially agree, Americans are the ones asking for the drugs, but the cartels aren't just trafficking drugs, they are also trafficking illegal aliens into the U.S.

[@marciestoddard730]

I live in mexico, I'd say mexicans also do drugs that the cartel.sells. perhaps not as common. But still common.