Comments by "John L." (@johnl.7754) on "Zeihan on Geopolitics" channel.

  1. I’m think Trump disqualification (successful or not) from a few states (Biden likely would win) will do more good for Trump then harm him.
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  2. Zeihan should promote Patreon more discreetly like most YouTube channels that has it.
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  3. The last video of Venezuela navy in action was when it went against a cruise ship…..and it lost
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  4. Remembered that George Bush lost the election for 2nd term because of raising taxes (after saying no new/higher taxes earlier) even though it was what was needed to reach a deal with democrats who allowed cut in government. I applaud him for making the unpopular (among republicans) political decision because it was the right thing to do unlike now where both parties will just keep increasing the deficit during downturns.
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  5. Wonder if walking down the old steps in France symbolizes something 🤔
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  6. European countries that had dramatically increased their support for parents did not see much of an increase of birth rates.
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  7. I forward till the change in shirt/background.
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  8. Throughout history people have always found ways to have children if they really wanted them. I’m not saying it is good or bad just that people have chosen not to have them as much anymore including myself and my wife.
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  9. There’s videos of Some Americans purchasing inexpensive houses there but it seems like mostly middle age (not having any more children) to elderly people.
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  10. Probably as a speaker or consultant
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  11. I think it will usually be harder to integrate immigrants if they are uneducated/skilled vs the opposite since the skilled/educated ones will have much easier time learning the language and will have higher wages which will help in getting adjusted to a new country.
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  12. I think if a country recruits immigrants based on skills/education then it will be a net positive financially for the country (not only them but their children as well) but if on a humanitarian basis it might not be the case. Also immigrants that have higher education is more likely to be secular or moderate religiously then the uneducated people.
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  13. But without a new free trade deal with a big market their economy is too small for any large scale manufacturing
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  14.  @danviewer2019  The immigrants who you knew were probably educated/skilled (not refugees) whom will integrate well into society and bring economic benefits to the country.
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  15. Certain US politicians seems to dislike that and only like it when American soldiers are sent into the battlefield.
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  16. “In 2023, Quebec recorded one of the lowest fertility rates in its history. From 1.48 children per woman in 2022, the rate dropped to 1.38, staying just above the historic low of 1.36 in 1987. “ Google
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  17.  @Gutenmorgenside  not those with Republicans in charge or those with a majority of Trump voters
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  18. When your internet rate is .10% then it is not a problem 😊
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  19. Yeah saw that same video
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  20. I hope that politicians (in any country) don’t give in to protesters (any kind of protest) demands if it is not justified (by good reasoning) or not supported by the general population. Giving in to protesters will just give other specific groups a reason to protest.
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  21. Especially when you don’t have to get yourself bloody
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  22. Guess they should have traded Russia for some modern helicopters for the drones they gave them
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  23. From living in China I think they should adopt free senior healthcare for most people since many people there biggest worry (and why save $$$) is because of the unknown cost of healthcare when they get old. People often imagine that they (or their family) will get some expensive medical issue even if they don’t.
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  24. And how China plans on transporting it to ports
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  25. Any possible agreement between Cuba and USA would probably have to wait until after the election and when the new President is in power in 2025.
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  26. Canada can change immigration patterns to younger people who will work/live there is to give citizenships to recent foreigner college or master degree graduates of Canadian schools instead of focusing on established and wealthy immigrants.
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  27. Guess it makes sense that Peter sort of looks like a Pirate when he made the video 😂
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  28. Read that China has created a Drone Carrier which might be able to extend its range.
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  29. Probably not since individual countries (Greece, German,…) still remember hyperinflation, high bond yields, bad economy from debt.
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  30. and it will hurt the current president (Biden) from winning election vs Trump since Americans wouldn’t like high gasoline prices.
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  31. Probably because elderly vote most often then other age groups
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  32. Suddenly Billionaires will be seeking to marry (with prenup) spouses with four children 😂
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  33. For demographics sizes it should almost certainly be set in stone
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  34.  @emceeboogieboots1608  The poorer people and more rural people are having more.
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  35. Or hell since keep going down in the video 😮
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  36. Canada is 1.33 USA is 1.66
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  37. Well with the fires ongoing there’s a lot of smog now.
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  38. Might have to do with age of population, income level of population….Japan at one time made well known for cheap electronics and stuff also
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  39.  @gailmargret23 unless he thinks others in the military will flip towards his side or because he (wagner leader) thinks he was doomed anyways (from Russia military leadership)
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  40. I spent a summer in Houston when I was a little kid and all I can remember was how humid it was.
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  41. We have survived much worse “crisis”
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  42. One thing maybe going for the government (not the rural/mountain poor elderly ) is that it seems like many are not in the government pension system so the government payments to them are very low (under $1000 a year).
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  43. Wonder if having whom ever party (or parties) control the congress (like in many Europe countries) elect their own president would make it better or worse?
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  44.  @invaderjoshua6280  then maybe the unstable marriages brings down the average 😁. I just saw the stat on the birth rate by income that’s why I wrote that
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  45. Time to use their miles
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  46. Is Russian gas/oil really that dependent on overseas workers/companies?
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  47. Supply chains are long so nothing will suddenly disappear. Just probably get more expensive
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  48. Even at current 65 years old the age of their children would be around 45 yo so too late (at least for women) to have kids.
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  49. Yeah not considering EV cars until Solid State comes out
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  50. Wonder if the main characters the audience knows that they are fake (Ai created) would they still want to go see the movie/tv show especially for certain genres like love story, dramas…
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  51. I think China’s push to EV within China is to reduce its dependence on imported gas. With EV’s they have a lot more energy sources to power the cars.
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  52. Wonder is drones cameras can have a vision detection system that can locate via software (so offline) things that looks like ships. Should not be that hard against a background of water.
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  53. Only if already skilled or educated otherwise will not assimilate well with existing society
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  54. It’s also why things are so expensive at Hawaii, Saipan and other US islands.
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  55. ⁠ @MyAnalyser maybe because the wealthy do not live in the center of the cities as much as other places.
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  56. I think nuclear weapons power override all natural defenses by many times.
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  57. Wonder if the main characters the audience knows that they are fake (Ai created) would they still want to go see the movie/tv show especially for certain genres like love story, dramas…
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  58. ⁠ @TMLutas Guessing that all the other transport methods (trucking, rail,….) will be against it.
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  59. In the USA the wealthier the person is the lower the birth rate even with Elon skewing the birth rate of the highest wealth group
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  60. Probably will start seeing Iranian, North Korean….contractors working in the factories, infrastructure….positions soon as more Russians are put into the war.
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  61. Don’t develop into a developed country 😉
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  62. Or Risk game
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  63. BRICS (and other emerging countries) central banks that are reducing holdings of US Dollar currency are purchasing more gold instead of any other alternative currencies.
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  64. Doubt a leader would be willing to nuke their own country since would be terrible PR.
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  65.  @salamandiusbraveheart4183 Then there needs to be fewer farmers. If a country wants to stay wealthy it should not focus on agriculture.
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  66. Without illegal immigration then maybe government might not have certain policies as lower unemployment and higher inflation takes hold. Not saying good or bad just as certain variables change then policies will adapt as well.
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  67. Elderly don’t just fall off the planet. Society or governments have to support them which cost a lot of money which slows down growth.
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  68. Most of COVID deaths should be with the elderly
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  69.  @chrisjackson1215  I also agree
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  70. Wonder if the Wagner group has any anti air weapons or planes to counter them
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  71. Think that old technology of nuclear weapons will always be a sufficient deterrent by Russia by any country trying a significant land grab regardless the condition of their military.
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  72. @ I mean any country with nuclear weapons. Too bad Ukraine gave theirs up with security guarantees worth the paper it was written on.
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  73. Would think that it would be at least neutral for Russia since they export a lot of oil (even if not to most of Europe) and higher prices would therefore be good even with discounts.
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  74. Guess they should have traded Russia for some modern helicopters for the drones they gave them
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  75. Well soon your group will be the “majority outvote class”
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  76. Look to Japan for growth. Invest in Adult Diapers manufacturers 😂
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  77. Because neither party voters want spending or tax cuts to end until those that purchase government bonds stop buying them for the interest rates offered. When it does end voters will blame the current government (and forget about the previous governments that increased the debt).
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  78. Yes. Russia by exporting so much carbon (Oil, Gas….) is helping create the melting ice and the North Sea routes for future transport
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