Doug Casey's Take [ep.#337] Who Really Runs America?

Join us at https://www.crisisInvesting.comIn this episode, Doug and Matt dive into various topics ranging from using mainstream sentiment as a contrarian indicator, to the difficulties of gauging the current zeitgeist without traditional media like magazines. They discuss the viability of the military intervening in US government operations, speculate on hypothetical political candidates like Dwayne Johnson, and reflect on predictions about Kamala Harris's political future. Doug shares his experiences meeting influential figures, comments on the recent political assassination attempt, and addresses the complexities of international business structures like Japan's 'Keiretsu'. They also touch on topics like the investment climate during the Great Depression and the potential hazards of today's financial landscape. Articles Mentioned:https://open.substack.com/pub/weapons/p/the-second-shooter-theory-gains-momentum?https://open.substack.com/pub/weapons/p/the-trump-assassination-attempt-a?00:00 Introduction and Sentiment Indicators01:17 Challenges of Gauging Mainstream Sentiment07:20 Military Coup Hypothetical13:23 Political Candidates and Media Influence20:36 Meeting Heroes and Disappointments27:44 Investment Preferences and Strategies30:25 US-Israel Relations and Dual Citizenship33:05 Jefferson's Foreign Policy Wisdom33:22 Congressional Spectacle 33:46 Bernard von NotHaus and the Liberty Dollar Case37:58 Interlocking Share Structures in Japan39:24 Analyzing a Political Assassination Attempt46:41 U.S. Foreign Policy and Iran50:14 Living in Thailand52:54 Investment Strategies Amid Political Uncertainty55:51 Preparing for Economic Downturns...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4N0il_J2bo