Kontrarian Korner #123 - Cameron Macgregor

On Friday I had Cameron Macgregor on the podcast for the first time. We had a great conversation about recent events in the Middle East, the genesis of the conflict, and the system of influence over foreign policy that is breaking down. We also talked about Europe, financial markets, and the various problems facing Western society. We will be doing a follow up conversation soon, and I’m already looking forward to it. You can find Cameron on YouTube, Substack, and Instagram. Podcast Summary* The genesis of the conflict in the Middle East, and the influence of the Zionist lobby on US foreign policy.* A shifting Overton Window among the broader population and how it contrasts with the Zionist influence on our political class.* Why he sees a succession to the current system on the horizon, and why the new sovereign will look different.* The cultural rot in the system and why it doesn’t work anymore.* His view on inflation, the Fed and the Treasury, and the future for gold and bitcoin.* The changes in the market over the last several decades and the divergence between paper markets and physical markets. * Why he doesn’t think a CBDC would be successful in the US.* His thoughts on Europe, and why they are in dire straits politically and economically.* How group identity and ethnos shapes a culture and the social contract.* Why he sees a mass movement coming soon, and the costs of the demographic changes.* How the lack of elite turnover has prevented Trump from implementing pieces of his agenda, including remigration.* Why the lack of unique sovereignty makes the social contract invalid. * Book Recommendations: The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert Gordon, End Times by Peter Turchin, The Crowd by Gustav Le Bon & Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe