@poetswolf1985 I'm an illegal immigrant in Argentina, and they haven't complained yet. I'm sure they won't say anything. There's universal health care, tough place to make a living, though.
@Smarterthanyouarable Will that be the modern equivalent of tribute? It's hard to say. I doubt if they'd want Texas in any event - I think they'd want some people who'd be easier to handle.
Zach, I absolutely loved this vid, you are so spot on vid. I did some vids long ago on roughly the same subject. If you are up for an interesting read that discusses some of the issues you've talked about in this vid, be sure to check out, "When China Rules the World," by Martin Jacques.
Its too bad there isnt a scientific discovery branch of wikileaks out there .Then maybe (big maybe) you would see the magintude of the suppression of the free market technologies, that has been perpetrated for decades by governments ,working hand in hand with big oil and car companies...etc. If we had a free market you would already have an affordable electric car Zach.Virtually free of maintenance , 0 to 60 in 5 seconds ,with 3 hour charge time + a sustaining drive time of about 8 hours .
The world could do with a dramatic restructuring IMO. The US, most rich and powerful nation in the world, and what have we done with all that money and power?
China will suffer the same fate eventually, and India. Wealth and power makes people complacent, eventually they lose their vision and their aspirations, the empire goes down in flames, the dust settles, new people move in.
It goes on as long as there is an ecosystem to support it.
@neotoy I think we had a chance to win this race. We were miles ahead of everyone with solar technology - several different types of green tech. We wasted our advantage because we thought we'd always have it, and because we let the fossil fuel industries game our government. Bad for us, bad for everyone.
@FeelFreeToArgue I think we can still win. Pound for pound the US has more raw innovative spirit than any other nation on the planet. If all the fucking politicians would just get the hell out of our way there could be a second industrial renaissance. Agreed on everything else.
True or not..America will indeed be the scapegoat for China! These talks at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Cancún is high drama.
I submit that the "battle for respect" has been lost long ago. Pick your area of concern...from my observations most countries of the world either feigns courteous expression or outwardly finds America contemptuous. Our blessed governing bodies have not made this difficult a task.
I bought my first house in 2007 at the age of 50 because of bad credit and the new will mortage anybody scam that was going on then. I didn't overdo it, I got a modest house.
One thing that really pissed me off about housing boom was NOBODY was putting solar. All these Gigantic McMansions were being built with 5 pergo tiled bathrooms and people seemed disinterested in Solar. I would got to Home depot & ask em about solar power & they would have a blank stare & ask me why would want that?
@valhala56 There's been little pushing - there should've been a new Apollo Project for renewable energy after 9/11 - that should've been the response.
Fat chance of that, though, with a White House full of oilmen and women (Condi Rice had a Chevron ship named her.)
@valhala56 Why is there a roof without a solar panel on it today? How is this possible? And with new houses, you're right, there is absolutely no excuse.
I'm carbon credits to! We don't need another stinking finacial market trading carbon credits that will only enrich the banks and do nothing about lessening the impact of Climate change.
What we need is a a balls out Solar/ Wind energy program. Finacing for homes & business to install Solar Power. That could up the employment in this country in alternative energy. But they aren't doing it. They are flushing all the money into the black hole of the banks.
@valhala56 You are spot on, the banks and multi-national corporations will be the only winners here. Unfortunately this is not about being responsible and dealing with real issues that orbit around poor choices. This is all about profit and control and seeding for future industry.
I support Solar Power but it depends who is marketing it and what their agenda is.
This was a very good year for the banking consortiums. It makes me ill.
Now I know you were talking more about Climate Change then the price of Walmart goods but it gives in indication that is in the title of your vid of where things are heading.
This country has become a Garage sale, Flea Market country with the unemployed running around looking for metals to scrap that gets sent to China.
@anastasia81472 This is not so much about us losing our grip as China finally and formally taking command of the world stage. It's about us finally realizing we're on the wrong side of history.
The only solar panels I can afford are the Harbor Freight $200 Kit that is from China. I get $12 Chinese watches from Walmart that are as good as $100 Citizen watches. I just bougth a Chinese Laser which is not even manufactured here but if it was it would cost about $2000, I got it for $200.
The list is endless. There is no way America can compete.
@valhala56 Certainly not while fighting 20th century battles. China is committed to the future in a way that we are not. They have a much more clear-eyed view of things. Their pride is a little excessive but, by and large, I would say they're not as self-delusional as we are, esp. in relation to their long term planning.
This is probably one of the most cohesive arguments regarding this subject I have heard in a long, long time. Great video!
55ella2007k 1 year ago
I fucking hate America. Will any other countries adopt me? Please? ._.
poetswolf1985 1 year ago
@poetswolf1985 Paperzs please, vair are your paperz?
simonty1811 1 year ago
@poetswolf1985 I'm an illegal immigrant in Argentina, and they haven't complained yet. I'm sure they won't say anything. There's universal health care, tough place to make a living, though.
Capitalocracy 1 year ago
When the Wiemar Republic collapsed the new currency was backed by real estate. I guess if we default on loans the Chinese can ask for Texas
Smarterthanyouarable 1 year ago
@Smarterthanyouarable Will that be the modern equivalent of tribute? It's hard to say. I doubt if they'd want Texas in any event - I think they'd want some people who'd be easier to handle.
FeelFreeToArgue 1 year ago
Zach, I absolutely loved this vid, you are so spot on vid. I did some vids long ago on roughly the same subject. If you are up for an interesting read that discusses some of the issues you've talked about in this vid, be sure to check out, "When China Rules the World," by Martin Jacques.
Peace my friend.
KazukiSeirei 1 year ago
Its too bad there isnt a scientific discovery branch of wikileaks out there .Then maybe (big maybe) you would see the magintude of the suppression of the free market technologies, that has been perpetrated for decades by governments ,working hand in hand with big oil and car companies...etc. If we had a free market you would already have an affordable electric car Zach.Virtually free of maintenance , 0 to 60 in 5 seconds ,with 3 hour charge time + a sustaining drive time of about 8 hours .
Heartbreakin 1 year ago
The world could do with a dramatic restructuring IMO. The US, most rich and powerful nation in the world, and what have we done with all that money and power?
China will suffer the same fate eventually, and India. Wealth and power makes people complacent, eventually they lose their vision and their aspirations, the empire goes down in flames, the dust settles, new people move in.
It goes on as long as there is an ecosystem to support it.
neotoy 1 year ago
@neotoy I think we had a chance to win this race. We were miles ahead of everyone with solar technology - several different types of green tech. We wasted our advantage because we thought we'd always have it, and because we let the fossil fuel industries game our government. Bad for us, bad for everyone.
FeelFreeToArgue 1 year ago
@FeelFreeToArgue I think we can still win. Pound for pound the US has more raw innovative spirit than any other nation on the planet. If all the fucking politicians would just get the hell out of our way there could be a second industrial renaissance. Agreed on everything else.
neotoy 1 year ago
True or not..America will indeed be the scapegoat for China! These talks at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Cancún is high drama.
I submit that the "battle for respect" has been lost long ago. Pick your area of concern...from my observations most countries of the world either feigns courteous expression or outwardly finds America contemptuous. Our blessed governing bodies have not made this difficult a task.
EuphoricImpact 1 year ago
@EuphoricImpact The "Carbon Market" is all about pollution profiteering and strategic placement.
F**K carbon credits and cap-and-trade!
EuphoricImpact 1 year ago
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EuphoricImpact 1 year ago
I bought my first house in 2007 at the age of 50 because of bad credit and the new will mortage anybody scam that was going on then. I didn't overdo it, I got a modest house.
One thing that really pissed me off about housing boom was NOBODY was putting solar. All these Gigantic McMansions were being built with 5 pergo tiled bathrooms and people seemed disinterested in Solar. I would got to Home depot & ask em about solar power & they would have a blank stare & ask me why would want that?
valhala56 1 year ago
@valhala56 There's been little pushing - there should've been a new Apollo Project for renewable energy after 9/11 - that should've been the response.
Fat chance of that, though, with a White House full of oilmen and women (Condi Rice had a Chevron ship named her.)
FeelFreeToArgue 1 year ago
@valhala56 Why is there a roof without a solar panel on it today? How is this possible? And with new houses, you're right, there is absolutely no excuse.
Capitalocracy 1 year ago
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EuphoricImpact 1 year ago
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EuphoricImpact 1 year ago
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I'm carbon credits to! We don't need another stinking finacial market trading carbon credits that will only enrich the banks and do nothing about lessening the impact of Climate change.
What we need is a a balls out Solar/ Wind energy program. Finacing for homes & business to install Solar Power. That could up the employment in this country in alternative energy. But they aren't doing it. They are flushing all the money into the black hole of the banks.
valhala56 1 year ago
@valhala56 You are spot on, the banks and multi-national corporations will be the only winners here. Unfortunately this is not about being responsible and dealing with real issues that orbit around poor choices. This is all about profit and control and seeding for future industry.
I support Solar Power but it depends who is marketing it and what their agenda is.
This was a very good year for the banking consortiums. It makes me ill.
EuphoricImpact 1 year ago
@valhala56 Word.
FeelFreeToArgue 1 year ago
Now I know you were talking more about Climate Change then the price of Walmart goods but it gives in indication that is in the title of your vid of where things are heading.
This country has become a Garage sale, Flea Market country with the unemployed running around looking for metals to scrap that gets sent to China.
valhala56 1 year ago
Dude, we lost the moral battle when there were no WMDs in Iraq and we continued to kill people there.
anastasia81472 1 year ago
@anastasia81472 This is not so much about us losing our grip as China finally and formally taking command of the world stage. It's about us finally realizing we're on the wrong side of history.
FeelFreeToArgue 1 year ago
@FeelFreeToArgue You are certainly right about that.
anastasia81472 1 year ago
The only solar panels I can afford are the Harbor Freight $200 Kit that is from China. I get $12 Chinese watches from Walmart that are as good as $100 Citizen watches. I just bougth a Chinese Laser which is not even manufactured here but if it was it would cost about $2000, I got it for $200.
The list is endless. There is no way America can compete.
valhala56 1 year ago
@valhala56 Certainly not while fighting 20th century battles. China is committed to the future in a way that we are not. They have a much more clear-eyed view of things. Their pride is a little excessive but, by and large, I would say they're not as self-delusional as we are, esp. in relation to their long term planning.
FeelFreeToArgue 1 year ago