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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