This may seem tangential to your article on a UBI but I think it is very relevant. Above is a very informative interview of American Scott Ritter who has impressive credentials and relevant experience and provides a geopolitical assessment of the conflict in the Ukraine. As he states, the war is over and the big losers are first and foremost the Ukrainian people followed by NATO countries and particularly the US. As he states, this war was caused 100% by the US. NATO puppets such as Canada are also implicated. The west just shot itself in the foot economically because this war has created major blowback and may bring down the corrupt western financial system of central banks and fake currencies created by the trillions out of nothing and used to buy tangible assets such as commodities. The reserve currencies, particularly the US dollar but also the Euro and the British pound, will be hit the hardest. The future is real assets such as oil, gas, food, wood, copper and nickel, i.e., commodities in general, and real money which is gold and silver. Russia just established a de facto gold-backed ruble which will bring down the fiat currencies. Who in the future will want to exchange their products and services for fake money? And what happens when all those dollars flood back into the US and start chasing food, energy and manufactured products? An inflation rate of 8.5% (actually over 15%) is going to look like mild inflation compared to the inflation tsunami that is about to hit the shores of America and Europe. Canada as a large country endowed with major resources could become a global producer of essential energy and minerals but first the environmental terrorists who have captured the federal and provincial governments will have to be dethroned. See here: "Mineral Deposits of Canada: A Synthesis of Major Deposit Types, District Metallogeny, the Evolution of Geological Provinces & Exploration Methods."
I look forward to Part 2. Did you notice that the book at the end of the comment above is my book...the last one I produced before leaving the Geological Survey of Canada? I spent a lot of time researching mineral resources.
I did not, congratulations. Did not see an author, even on second look. Noticed it was $120 and most comprehensive. I suppose they don’t even permit exploration with the intent of use? Noticed that the map of BC shows a lot of deposits relative to the rest the country. All that wealth and people unable to afford gas,it is heartbreaking.
Mineral Deposits of Canada: A Synthesis of Major Deposit Types, District Metallogeny, the Evolution of Geological Provinces and Exploration Methods.: Wayne D. Goodfellow, Editor. 1,068 Pp. Geological Association of Canada, Mineral Deposits Division, Special Publication No. 5. 2007. Hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-1-897095-24-9. Price: members CDN$60.00, non-members CDN$80.00.
I conceived of the book, supervised the mineral resources research and was volume editor as well as author of several chapters and a comprehensive GIS and minerals database. The volume was produced in full colour which is quite unique for a book of his type and I made sure that high quality glossy paper was used which added to the weight. The GAC is sold out I believe but Amazon has a few copies although they are expensive. The mineral potential of Canada, particularly in less explored northern regions, is very large but land use restrictions have made exploration and development more expensive.
We had a large print run and the volume was sold by both the Geological Survey of Canada (producer) and the Geological Association of Canada (publisher). We went outside the GSC because of the sticky and expensive issue of translation into French as part of Canada's bilingualism policy. Since I left the Survey, I have no influence so I guess the people in charge decided not to do another print run which in my view is a mistake because there is still demand for such a volume. It has been used as a course text at universities. BTW, are you aware of a Diane Francis article that might be relevant to Part 2: Mining Marshall Plan for Canada now – by Diane Francis (National Post – March 8, 2009). She interviewed me for the article which contains this quote: “If I was going to hazard a guess,” he said in an interview this week, “there are three to five times’ more than has ever been found or exploited….three to five times more the current reserves as well as what we have left. It’s huge. There are vast areas in this country where boots have never been on the ground.” https://republicofmining.com/2011/06/25/mining-marshall-plan-for-canada-now-by-diane-francis-national-post-march-8-2009/
Well, it's a cute story, anyway. But what happens when Albertans realize that it is they who are subsidizing the lifestyles of the Quebecois and Ontarian? Will they just sit and take it? It's not as if Canada is a physically well connected society. I look forward to part two to see what happens next.
Wow, reading your work and comments by Mr. Goodfellow leave in want - what can the average simpleton do with their retirement savings. I'm at that age. worked real job and saved. nothing seems safe, cash loses value, gold is stored by someone else (how do you access for spending and keep the storage companies from robbing it or the Govt). Cypto is electricity, what happens when the lights go out. Just a bit lost what to do. How to advice and resources would be great if you have some. Thanks for any helpful advice.
Scott Ritter and The Battle of the Donbas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5RKNoIhE40&t=3s
This may seem tangential to your article on a UBI but I think it is very relevant. Above is a very informative interview of American Scott Ritter who has impressive credentials and relevant experience and provides a geopolitical assessment of the conflict in the Ukraine. As he states, the war is over and the big losers are first and foremost the Ukrainian people followed by NATO countries and particularly the US. As he states, this war was caused 100% by the US. NATO puppets such as Canada are also implicated. The west just shot itself in the foot economically because this war has created major blowback and may bring down the corrupt western financial system of central banks and fake currencies created by the trillions out of nothing and used to buy tangible assets such as commodities. The reserve currencies, particularly the US dollar but also the Euro and the British pound, will be hit the hardest. The future is real assets such as oil, gas, food, wood, copper and nickel, i.e., commodities in general, and real money which is gold and silver. Russia just established a de facto gold-backed ruble which will bring down the fiat currencies. Who in the future will want to exchange their products and services for fake money? And what happens when all those dollars flood back into the US and start chasing food, energy and manufactured products? An inflation rate of 8.5% (actually over 15%) is going to look like mild inflation compared to the inflation tsunami that is about to hit the shores of America and Europe. Canada as a large country endowed with major resources could become a global producer of essential energy and minerals but first the environmental terrorists who have captured the federal and provincial governments will have to be dethroned. See here: "Mineral Deposits of Canada: A Synthesis of Major Deposit Types, District Metallogeny, the Evolution of Geological Provinces & Exploration Methods."
Exactly. You are reading my mind, re Part 2
I look forward to Part 2. Did you notice that the book at the end of the comment above is my book...the last one I produced before leaving the Geological Survey of Canada? I spent a lot of time researching mineral resources.
I did not, congratulations. Did not see an author, even on second look. Noticed it was $120 and most comprehensive. I suppose they don’t even permit exploration with the intent of use? Noticed that the map of BC shows a lot of deposits relative to the rest the country. All that wealth and people unable to afford gas,it is heartbreaking.
Thanks. The full reference is:
Mineral Deposits of Canada: A Synthesis of Major Deposit Types, District Metallogeny, the Evolution of Geological Provinces and Exploration Methods.: Wayne D. Goodfellow, Editor. 1,068 Pp. Geological Association of Canada, Mineral Deposits Division, Special Publication No. 5. 2007. Hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-1-897095-24-9. Price: members CDN$60.00, non-members CDN$80.00.
I conceived of the book, supervised the mineral resources research and was volume editor as well as author of several chapters and a comprehensive GIS and minerals database. The volume was produced in full colour which is quite unique for a book of his type and I made sure that high quality glossy paper was used which added to the weight. The GAC is sold out I believe but Amazon has a few copies although they are expensive. The mineral potential of Canada, particularly in less explored northern regions, is very large but land use restrictions have made exploration and development more expensive.
just writing about that now. I noticed your name on the cover. Why did they take it out of print? It should be in use.
We had a large print run and the volume was sold by both the Geological Survey of Canada (producer) and the Geological Association of Canada (publisher). We went outside the GSC because of the sticky and expensive issue of translation into French as part of Canada's bilingualism policy. Since I left the Survey, I have no influence so I guess the people in charge decided not to do another print run which in my view is a mistake because there is still demand for such a volume. It has been used as a course text at universities. BTW, are you aware of a Diane Francis article that might be relevant to Part 2: Mining Marshall Plan for Canada now – by Diane Francis (National Post – March 8, 2009). She interviewed me for the article which contains this quote: “If I was going to hazard a guess,” he said in an interview this week, “there are three to five times’ more than has ever been found or exploited….three to five times more the current reserves as well as what we have left. It’s huge. There are vast areas in this country where boots have never been on the ground.” https://republicofmining.com/2011/06/25/mining-marshall-plan-for-canada-now-by-diane-francis-national-post-march-8-2009/
Well, it's a cute story, anyway. But what happens when Albertans realize that it is they who are subsidizing the lifestyles of the Quebecois and Ontarian? Will they just sit and take it? It's not as if Canada is a physically well connected society. I look forward to part two to see what happens next.
You will see I am not nuts soon.
Wow, reading your work and comments by Mr. Goodfellow leave in want - what can the average simpleton do with their retirement savings. I'm at that age. worked real job and saved. nothing seems safe, cash loses value, gold is stored by someone else (how do you access for spending and keep the storage companies from robbing it or the Govt). Cypto is electricity, what happens when the lights go out. Just a bit lost what to do. How to advice and resources would be great if you have some. Thanks for any helpful advice.
You can buy gold and silver and have it delivered; just look for a bullion shop online: SD Bullion, Apmex, etc. It's a good idea, especially silver.