"The New Feudalism" A view from the outside and a different kind of Gulch.

Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 7 months ago to News
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Your going to enjoy this Interview. It gave me a new perspective on small countries, central banks and the view others have of us. (Click the Heading for the article)

Nick Giambruno: International Man, is an Ayn Rand Fan. http://www.internationalman.com/

Also at this web site: Seeking Galt’s Gulch If ever there were to be a time that a Galt’s Gulch should be created by those seeking an escape from bureaucracy, it would be now. by Jeff Thomas


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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    First trip evaluated the Rhodesians ability to hold the country in the face of the entire British Empire and the USA. At the time USA was the second largest practitioner of apartheid and today is the first - world wide) Zimbabwe followed the usual route of one vote one time, the dictator stealilng all the money and worse about inter tribal warfare. Equally worst was the announcement the Zimbabs military had the least incidence of AIDS in the country at just under 50% and the second visit it was a rat hole. Not the place I would recommend with the same guy in charge. But very excellent country were it not for the government

    Th'at's been about fifteen years. So roll dice take chances but the odds are worse than.a Trump roll and more equal to expectation of Hillary turning into a human being.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes, but I suspect that a Pacific island of some sort might be a better idea. It'll have the additional benefit of limiting immigration until the local population is ready for a 2nd island.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes and that's part of reality.


    On the poll averages no change from yesterday. Only the cherry trees and they aren't consistent.
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  • Posted by $ 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    For That, it would take the Great Awakening!

    But even it you could...there will always be holdouts.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    There is none. Everything on the planet belongs to one country or some consortium of countries or the UN or?????? etc.

    Subjectivism is ok in it's place but when you wake uip from the dreams of the night it's objectivism that will get you through the day - unless you want to join the moochers.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Having more than a little eperience with that counxtry since it was Rhodesia You will find there the end game of what you ran from.

    Wishing upon a star or the land over the rainbow you miss the whole point of the Gulch. A place to go and rest and refit and plan for the next year in the battle, Not a hidey hole.

    You want the gulch? start with defeating autocratic socialism.
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  • Posted by Temlakos 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    They--that is, Doug Casey and Nick Giambruno--seem to think maybe--just maybe--the Zimbabwean authorities realize their mistake and are laying aside revolution for something that will "just work."

    Will Durant said this: communism gave people security from want, but could never lift them out of poverty. Capitalism brought wealth but did away with security. Well, the problem is, communism ends up creaking and crashing of its own weight--for you cannot run communism effectively and incorruptibly.
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  • Posted by $ 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I still think there are areas of little development and little to no population inwhich to build a worthy civilization the right way.
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  • Posted by $ 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I guess it's always worth a shot to try and awaken the unconscious, awaken the bicameral brain. Although I agree Zimbabwe would not be the place I would start.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 8 years, 7 months ago
    If making money for the sake of making money and you're willing to take risks, I suppose Africa is the place for you. And if it is -- you can have it.
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  • Posted by Temlakos 8 years, 7 months ago
    I gather Messrs. Casey and Giambruno really belive the Zimbabwean government, of all things, will scrap the total communism of Mugabe. Well, I remember when Mugabe came to power, ousted all his opposition, and went full-bore Marxist. I never believed any revolutionary would ever reform. Because, you see, I happen to think Communist and Marxist revolutionaries act out of spite, not out of any genuine concern for justice. And the trouble is, spite is personal.

    And Mugabe is still alive, and still in command. Are those guys sure about reform? From him?
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  • Posted by freedomforall 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Basically you have to provide your own army to defend your property. The risk is extremely high and the rewards may be high if you survive. Compared to settling the American West in the 19th century, I think the risks in Africa are much higher, and the potential rewards are lower. If I was 25 years old and had little to lose, it might look appealing. (I admit to never having any interest in Africa. )
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  • Posted by $ 8 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Sounds risky...is there really someone in one of these countries with a good head on their shoulders?
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