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Frederick's avatar

It is not for everyone, and I certainly do not recommend it, but an in-depth study of the history of Rome's rise and empire, which I have undertaken, is utterly fascinating. It is fascinating because this acts as a light illuminating our day and dawning age. Rome established the gestalt and most of the practices of governance and religion we in the so-called West take as gospel without critical analysis. Scholars are nitpickers, and thank goodness. They put a spotlight and a microscope on words, events, people, etc., and sometimes this helps see the elephant in the room. And boy, is there an elephant. The elephant is Leviathan, the state. The larger Rome grew, the more the ills we are now identifying in our own Western gestalt became. The more numerous and severe the ills that plagued Rome and its empire, the more strident and forceful the establishment became. And, as we are increasingly seeing, the more frequently the powerful go after each other. Buckle up, the ride is already bumpy, and as far as I can tell, the West is seeking a great big cathartic bowel release, and it will be awesome, as seen later. But for you and me, not so much fun.

Jeron Smith's avatar

Nothing better than a colon blow

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Max Dublin's avatar

I like your homebrew way of speaking but unfortunately it doesn't fix stupid.

peter john wraight's avatar

Very interesting article, so you are showing that our decline in Canada is the polar opposite of Argentina's rise?

So Mr Carneys net zero and all his Liberal policies are destroying Canada rather than helping?

Jeron Smith's avatar

so *that's* what you look like! a beautiful kind Auntie! :) 😀 (with brass knuckles in her back pocket).I love hearing Aunt Lizzie exclaim in her sweet voice, “Its ALL Bullsh!t!” great interview!

Lorne S's avatar

So true. Naive and Stupid is correct. Your precious Elizabeth. Okanagan valley is with you.

Quod Scripsi Scripsi's avatar

He who lies today will steal tomorrow. He who steals today will kill one day.

Steve Friedman's avatar

An excellent and unhappy comparison, depending where one lives! I lived in Costa Rica for 35 years and it's my experience that Latinos are natural Libertarians and rebels against authority.

Canadians on the other hand, have more in common with soft and compliant West Europeans and lack the wisdom and cojones to bite the bullet and do what's needed. Maybe because they haven't hit rock bottom yet!

bill d's avatar

If I were not seventy-four year’s old…Argentina? I’d leave the U.S.

Mark J.'s avatar

Definitely on my list for places to retire in ~10 years.

You are still young my friend, take a trip while you still can.

Lawdog's avatar

Excellent! I hope you two do get together again in 3 to 6 months and run it back again!

tom sommerville's avatar

Anyone feeling energized by reports of Argentina's resurgence, or simply looking for a healthy aerobic alternative to line dancing, should have a look at this:

https://youtu.be/7c4gkUZ9VM8?si=dTv0gp3Ug6UT3CR6

Disclaimer: "Always consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs..."

Patriotinchains's avatar

So great to Finally See you Elizabeth. Wonderful Chat!

Merci’

Gaye's avatar

Elizabeth’s brilliant as always. (I’ve got to learn how to say “styew-pid rather than “stoo-pid” because I say it nearly as often as she.) As for being obtuse:

“It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.” —Upton Sinclair

Loretta's avatar

Bravo Elizabeth and Joel! Please continue your work to expose the thieves of a future that exists in some part of our wonderful world. Perhaps the youth of today will stand with you and pursue truth. Hope is contagious!

ORION DWORKIN SI/CEBP's avatar

Exceptional bilateral interview. As the time comes, America is becoming a scapegoat-jew configuration, the emphasis regarding as once the leader of capitalism and free market enterprise will become the precipice of hatred and the enemy of the world. Enter the one world government system that which will become the controllers of their so-called civilization.

This statement is not a coincidence but rather an intuitive perception of reality.

Majrou's avatar

300% inflation mirrors the Weimar Republic…cautionary tale… 🤫

Matt C's avatar

All by design. China already owns us. Question is: after Iran is done who will continue owning us? US? China? And really its the banks that own Countries so really its the billionaire pedos that own us. Will it continue…….hi Palantir!!

Kevin Beck's avatar

This was a great conversation. I am a subscriber to both of your Substacks, and listened to this when Joel posted it several days ago. I thought you both got to the points of what is causing the failure of the nations in the Great North, while Down Under is having a revival.