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Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast

Episode #182 - Alex Krainer and the Charlie Brown Karma of European Politics

Jul 7, 2024
Author and analyst Alex Krainer discusses the potential for civil war in Europe due to the rise of the 'populist' Right. Topics include discrepancies in media portrayals of European politics, France's historical political decisions influenced by external factors, and the complexities of European geopolitics. The conversation also covers the JCPOA's impact on European dynamics, power struggles within European politics, and the influence of global corporations on banking and oil fields.
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Quick takeaways

  • Rising discontent in Europe may escalate to civil war due to popular dissent and elite control struggles.
  • France's history of yielding to external pressures reveals a pattern of manipulation in global dynamics.

Deep dives

Tensions in Europe and Possible Civil War Scenario

Discontent and tensions in Europe are brewing, potentially leading to a civil war scenario. Underlying dissatisfaction with the power structures is rising, with discontent evident in police forces and militaries. The elite's struggle to maintain control against popular dissent, pushing for tighter control over monetary policies and increased debt. The disconnect between people's desires and the establishment's actions is heightening tensions.

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