Shawn Ryan Show #76 Erik Prince - 6 Enemies of Big Government, Combating Cartels and the Ukraine War | Part 1
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Sep 25, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Erik Prince, the Founder of Blackwater and a former Navy SEAL, provides a sharp analysis of pressing global issues. He delves into the complex geopolitical environment surrounding the Ukraine war and the rising threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Prince critiques the impact of regulatory monopolies on American industries and discusses the intertwined challenges of cartel influence and fentanyl trafficking. He also offers insights on U.S.-China relations and the failures of past military strategies, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions and reforms.
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Reining in the Bureaucracy
- Republicans should use the power of the purse to control the permanent state.
- Close off funding by saying no and by making tighter fiscally sane policies.
The Myth of Capitalism
- Lack of competition allows big businesses to cooperate, collude, and raise prices.
- Regulations favor large corporations, squeezing out small businesses and reducing public companies.
Brand Facade
- Many seemingly different brands are often owned by the same few umbrella companies.
- This facade of competition hides the lack of real choices for consumers.
