America's Trouble Has Only Just Begun

Join us at https://www.crisisInvesting.com Debate Disasters, Historical Reflections, and Future Predictions with Doug Casey In this engaging episode, Doug Casey and Matt cover a wide range of topics, starting with a critical analysis of the recent Presidential debate, drawing embarrassing comparisons to historical debates like Kennedy-Nixon’s. They delve into historical events, including World War I's inception and Treaty of Versailles with intriguing coincidences. Discussing figures like Elon Musk and the transformation of economies by figures like FDR and LBJ, they touch on the influence of the state and potential future developments such as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Doug also shares insights on the value of investing in 19th-century European gold coins and the merits of chemical engineering as a career. This episode is a mix of humor, historical analysis, predictions, and personal views on current global politics and economy. Chapters: 00:00 Debate Disappointment: A Far Cry from Nixon-Kennedy 01:13 Historical Reflections: From WWI to Gilda Radner 03:36 Elon Musk: The Libertarian Billionaire 09:27 The Decline of Political Discourse 28:17 Kenyan Tax Revolt and Global Implications 33:08 Reflections on Home and Identity 39:03 Historical Value of Gold Coins 40:49 Investment Strategies: Bitcoin vs. Mining Stocks 42:57 Reevaluating Historical Figures 47:41 Government Mandates and Personal Freedom 49:55 Freemasons and Conspiracy Theories 57:42 The Rise of CBDCs 01:02:30 Career Advice: Chemical Engineering