Paul, Thank you for having me on. It was a hoot to talk about these things and express my opinions. These are only my opinions. I'm not saying these things will happen, just I'm not willing to take the chance that they may.
At your age your worried about opening a business. Me I'm 50 years old I'm selling my house my cars and retiring to south America. I'm going to focus on spending all my money before I die. I definitely don't wanna die with money. I wish god gave me an expiration date which would make it easier. I'm planning that I can spend 50k a year for the next 25 years then if I'm still alive I will be broke but I will still have my social security. How much money will I really need when I'm 75 or 80 years old 2000$ a month will be plenty for my final years. The truth is with 2000$ a month your considered rich in south America. Good luck man
Thankx for the perspective & 🍷Cheerz to your continuing G00D health and +positive outcome for your research ! Please post here through Paul when you arrive & ' updates ' when possible . *Jason , Best Wishes/safe travels = Wa hana ko , Mai - hanna - Wacky , 👋
Let’s keep it real. The cost of living in the Philippines is only going to keep rising and as a result your money doesn’t go as far and the citizens there will become more desperate for money making you a mark everywhere you go. Who wants to live thinking everyone is out to get them, whether it’s true or not? Don’t get me started on everything else.
Paul, there are some people in the world who when you ask for the "time of day" they tell you how to build a watch. You found one of those in the boonies of PI.
I'm guessing he watches Peter Zeihan's geopolitics channel. Repeated a lot of his assertions. I agree he's probably tired and won't admit it. I'm never going to understand this kneejerk empathy towards the Philippines. I first visited 20 years ago and it was much different. The men especially were much more friendly and I think it's time to accept that they do view foreign men as competition now. You can feel the vibe shift with the men, and even some women. There are something like 300 countries in the world and all but a handful of them would be expensive for a well-to-do American. It's probably time to start looking at some other spots. PH feels played out. But he is right about the threat level there. It's the most exposed place on the planet to natural disasters. If something really shitty ever did happen, maybe a super volcano that plunges earth into cooling like the last time that happened in 1851, or god forbid something even worse, I cannot think of a worse place to be stuck. Especially when you could be stuck in the best place being as a US citizen. The US is nearly self sufficient. You just have to make plans to defend what you have, which is the case everywhere. But living in a US city would be a huge mistake in any scenario like that.
I live in Taiwan, I was in the US Coast Guard for 20 years and worked alot with the Navy. He is being nervous about nothing. First he doesn't understand Chinese mentality. They are just making noise. They can't invade and if they even try their economy will absolutely tank. He's overthinking stuff things. Hell, he has a higher chance to get hit by a car or scooter in Asia the the invasion.
Economys flounder and suffer, not becaus of a negative event but rather the possibility of that event. Regardless, people see Cina's provocation of the Philippines and wonder if maybe Thailand is a better retirement option. The internal political turmoil regarding the empeachment of VP Duterte, is a serious matter that can bring political instability and the subsequent impact on tourism, foreign investment, and tourism to name just three.
Imagine him calling 911. 911:”Sir what is your emergency?!” Him: “someone is dying” 911: “who’s dying sir?” Him: “ not me, it’s Larry “ 911: “ what’s going on with Larry” Him: “ boy, he sure looks like he’s in a lot of pain” 911: “what’s going on what happened to Larry” Him: “well, I’ve known Larry for 50 years or more, before I tell you what’s wrong with Larry, let me tell you about our 50 year friendship “ 911: “sir, is Larry about to die? Him: “yes, possibly. But let me tell you how we met in 1974
Ignorance before knowledge, your daily motto too....Thats precisely the reason your hero the OrangeTurd Trump,fell over the line at the recent Election,with the help of Ist Lady Musks internet abilities....😅😅
Not a terrible idea as the martian mhm exchange rate is great right now. However, you do realize you can't own property there right? It would be in your martian wife's name.
He seems like a decent guy, but gets A LOT of things wrong. Where to begin? "The Chinese are poor." - Yes, they're GDP per capita is 1/6 of the US. But they have the largest economy in the world by PPP which provides a more accurate measure of living standards. In their 1st tier cities living standards are comparable to the West. "Their first aircraft carrier was a cruise ship, they put a deck on it." - No. He's referring to the Liaoning. It's a Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier that they purchased from the Russians. The Chinese have 3 carriers not '1 and a half'. "They have 600 vessels, we have like 200" - No. The US Navy has 415 vessels, the Chinese PLAN has 714 - but most are smaller costguard ships or patrol boats and none of their ships are of comparable quality to the US Navy. "Taiwan is a big thing, but they're going after the Spratlys for the oil." - They don't need a war to do that. They're already drilling for oil in the Spratly's. They've constructed 70 artificial islands in the South China Sea to facilitate and defend their operations. "China has a deep history of rebellions." - Yes and No. The average Chinese dynasty lasts a few centuries. The CCP aren't going anywhere anytime soon. "China's ageing population will lead to collapse in 10 years." - Every country faces the same problem. He doesn't factor in things like AI and automation that will replace much of the human workforce. Most of the green tech including EV's are being made in China. They've bet the farm on it. The Chinese want Taiwan for 3 reasons. 1) China is vulnerable to blockade and so they need to dominate the first island chain. Taiwan is integral to that. As General McArthur said, "it's an unsinkable aircraft carrier in the South China sea. 2) They see the 1949 Chinese Civil War as unresolved and its existential for them. 3) Taiwan has the most advanced chip industry in the world and they would love to control it. A US think tank in Washington estimated a 50% chance of 'some sort' of conflict between the US and China before 2045. They've already been in a trade war since 2016 so its a possibility but not for the reasons he suggests.
China also builds some of the best electric cars in the world. They are also the main supplier of batteries around the world. Look at BYD, they are self sufficient, they make their own parts.
US GDP is 25% of the total world's GDP. China's GDP is 17%, having grown 7% in just 5 years. We need to watch out: the cross-over point cannot be too far away.
The jokes at Jason's expense were humorous. That said, I found him thoroughly interesting, really informative. Thanks for sharing Jason. You are learned, articulate and a good sport. I have heard and experienced just wonderful things about Philipine women. And a very catholic country, which interests me. Paul, good show! Paul in the colonies Age 70 and single. It's a pitched battle between men and women in the US- a good show topic, Paul, "how did it get that way.
😂 8 mins in, and I still don't know why he's leaving...😴 But I know about country demographics! Now, 10 minutes in and counting... Waiting for him to talk about his skin moisturizing routine.😂 Now 12 mins... time to jump to the next video, I've stopped caring.
so bottom line you got termites, no problem. termites rely on wood. hire a carpenter to go up in the attic and one by one trade all the attic coco lumber for metal 2x4's. carpenter makes a few pesos per day, metal 2x4 real cheap, capenter can estimate that cost. for a few hundred bucks end of problem.
This guy is one of the major reasons that I left america. His arrogance and privilege is glaring not to mention his fear based analysis. WoW ! I feel for his partner.
Reminds me of the movie Airplane where the guy talked so much telling his story, that everyone next to him killed themselves. Made it to 12 and a half minutes, and can't take it anymore listening to Col. Sanders. I'll wait for your next video.
The technique of gold salesmen too, the world is always about to end. But look at termites, when you kick over their ant-hill they are back in business a week later. Humans are the same. Try selling your block of gold in Mad-Max land
I spent 13 months in the PI and decided it wasn’t for me at all. I really really wanted to like that place and did my best to make it work. It just didn’t. I am back in the states and so grateful that I have the option to simply get on a plane and leave that mess behind. I feel so bad for people who can’t. Thank god for my American passport.
Just a thought….you should have tried some of the neighboring countries while you were in that region. I visited the PI right before the pandemic (January/February 2020) and knew within a few days it was not for me. I lean more toward the Latin American region and explored most of the countries before I settled on Colombia (not the expat areas). At least you actually got on a plane and went there 🤷🏻♂️
@ I have been to over 80 countries and every country in Asia. I spent over four years there. I also spent nearly a decade going through ALL of Latin America. I can say unequivocally and without hesitation that the PI was the absolute worst of them all time ten. My one year there was the loneliest and unhappiest time of my life. I would rather go back to Iraq and Afghanistan during the height of the war for green than get paid to be back in the PI. It was so horrifically awful there.
@ retired. I joined when bill Clinton was in office and retired when Donald J Trump was going in. I did six tours in the Middle East. I would rather be in Iraq than the PI. It was so unbelievably awful I get PtSD just thinking about it. If you don’t drink, smoke, or do drugs and don’t like to gossip incessantly and or tear people down then you will be lonely likely you never knew there.
Jerry G.... The Philippines is the country of Filipinos and it doesn't matter for them that you like it or not. I am living in south east Asia for 35 years and these countries really don't need the judgement of western countries...
Video summary: I was finally ready to settle down and came to the Philippines to find a quality, traditional woman and I prefer living in the advantages of my home country. Seems like a nice guy. Keep your life simple bro. Most of Paul’s audience is near your age. Most of us are our own worst enemy. Not too worried about geopolitical ones
Exactly...he makes it sound as if is going back to educate America on macroeconomics and help the world design the upcoming global dime. We need to take his library card away and find out who keeps telling this guy "you so smart"...
And I thought the guys who tell me, with my 3 COVID vaccines I got, my cars navigation system would be better now! Or the guys who told me that the government could now track my movements. Seriously? Do Americans lose some marbles when they hit 50? 😂
When I was growing up in the 70's it was predicted that we would soon have a major water problem, the oil supply was going to be gone in 40 years, global cooling would be freezing us over, and, of course, get under your desk because we are all going to die from nuclear war. I can't imagine being a grandpa and still falling for these dooms day scenarios. When you get older you understand that there are problems and sure, something very bad can happen, but living according to this is a fools error. And if I was, for some strange reason, retired and giving a FK about geopolitics, I'd take one look at the US national debt (which can not be paid) and the perpetual war machine before considering that I wanted to double my cost of living and move there. Now to give his thoughts some credit, when I started looking at retiring to PH I did think about the Chinese tensions and the possible Taiwan situation. As a prudent man, you would want a pantry of food and water plus cash under the mattress in case the banks go down for some months, but if global sh!t goes down then nowhere is "safe." My final point is that he is not considering his immediate and IMO highest risk. Filipina and American divorce rate is 25% And, a K1 visa puts him financially responsible to her for 10 years. His risk of heart break and significant financial cost for alimony is higher than any Chinese dooms day scenario. I'll be officially a grandpa next year. I'll be 62 and retiring. I want to be happy and healthy and will place almost all my thought into protecting my heart and my money because the risk of taking a hit to those, perhaps too late to recover in old age, is too significant to gamble with.
@@Photojouralist123china is absolutely massive and you think you got an accurate picture from the tiny part you saw? The demographic thing is definitely a huge problem and they are increasingly aggressive toward South China Sea countries. So he’s not necessarily wrong here.
What did I learn listening to this interview? I learned I can fall asleep faster listening to Paul interview this man that I can reading a book. Its ok Paul, just do another video on what it cost per month to live in the Philippines and your rating will bounce back
Good video Paul, great guest. I appreciate the sharing of his opinions balanced by the stoic chill of yourself. The friendly banter was also enjoyable 👍
I'm retired military and I can say there is no where like the USA..I can call home wherever I hang my hat.I've enjoyed every place I 'very ever been.However,there is no place like home..My wife is Korean and she says she could never live in Korea again after living in the USA..
The whole 'war with China' thing seems like a bit of red herring. Yes, it's a low-moderate risk in the next decade (although not for the reasons he says). But it's all just a bit abstract. I suspect he came to find a partner, he's done that and now he wants to take her home. Simple as that.
Great deduction, I'm definitely not buying his story. From tropical PH, which he loves, apparently, back to freezing cold Montana, no way. Does his poor wife know what to expect? Why not just move to Thailand or Vietnam, etc?
People always want to think they are more important than they really are. When he opened his dialog with - "I solved the problem" - I knew he was a nut job like me. I've got no time for people's filibusters on how they've got the inside info - and how people should listern to them.
i believe him, it has already been solved, not by him but some scientists and doctors have already solved it in the past decade, its just that big pharma and big food spend billions to bury the correct science data. low carb or carnivore is the future as it was in the past for millions of years
@CharlesWhite-j4f ...I thought some of the stuff he talked about was on point. And some of the things weren't correct, but to break everything down would take to long. But I see all the negative comments on this guy...which didn't shock me. Americans are to busy sitting in sports bars and worrying about football games and baseball scores. And then when they lose their jobs, because it went overseas or their Union gets busted or weakened...then they start crying in their beers because they weren't informed in what was happening in their own backyard. Just like the trillions America spent on these crazy wars that accomplished nothing accept make a handful of the 'right people' rich from war profits. And yet the healthcare system...infrastructure...higher education...childcare...social security...so forth, are all in dire straits. Americans don't like to look at reality, and when somebody touches on it they makes excuses to ignore it.
To be fair it's obvious to anyone paying attention that ultra processed foods are causing obesity. Problem is all the huge corporations that depend on selling trillions of dollars of year of ultra processed foods are obfuscating that message. This guy is selling a bs course to make money off the problem....
Pretty much what he's talking about is this. Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times
Yes, his point is that many American expats in the Philippines are weak men: many left America because they cannot afford to live there. So those who are well to do should go home to enjoy the rest of their lives in comfort with good healthcare, infrastructure and safety (on the roads, etc)
by far your most interesting vlog and guest presently, i follow world affairs and this particular vlog has enlightened me further on this subject. can you do a part 2 where he explains his theory about obesity? what is his background? so one of my takeaways from this vlog is - after people get wind of this the property values in the philippines will drop because of the possibility of war, and it will drop even further because ph is headed for an economic slump within 18 months
property values have risen in the last quarter of 2024 based on bank listings, many of it has doubled. so if hes correct they will drop again sometime in 2026 if the china situation doesnt drop it first
Yo Paul ! What’s going on brother ?? I can confirm the skilled trade shortage. I’m 54 and run a maintenance department for a university and I cannot find any skilled labor. All of them have NO or little experience at all.
Wasn't there a point in your life you had no skills, no experience? Someone has to give a first shot and train them... Why not you? That's the problem, everybody wants the low hanging fruit. If your University or company is not willing to take in people without experience and train them, they are part of the problem and don't get to bitch.
Most likely won't happen but if you pay attention to what is going around the world, you wouldn't blame some people being paranoid. I can list 5 on top of my head that's happening around the world that might make you think
Your guest today would be the last guy in the world I would ever want to go have coffee with or a beer. I didn't know how uneducated I was until he told me. I'm guessing he lives alone.
This is the very man that I would enjoy sitting and having coffee with and just chatting. He makes me think of the old adage, if you are the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
This is a prime example of why I love your channel so much called. You always have the most interesting and intelligent guest on your program. We are very much alike, I do not panic easily and I turned 80 years old this month by the grace of God.
This guy doesn't know what he's talking about..China is not poor anymore. The country has been able to eradicate extreme poverty and has a growing middle class. It's no longer a 'shoes and shirts' workforce (as Paul said), but rather a very skilled one, able to manufacture complex and sophisticated products.
For real I took my new filipina wife to Montana in 1974 military she stayed inside for the first year.....lol she did thaw out enough to get her US citizenship after 3 yrs then we left after the 4th year. We got divorced after 10 yrs now she lives in Florida. lol Not going back to the Philippines.....:)
@@bantam9 When I got there in August 1974 in the military with a new filipina wife it started snowing in September and she stayed inside for the first year. After 3 yrs she got her US citizenship after 4 yrs we left after 10 yrs we divorced now she lives in Florida......not going back to the PI. :)
I suggest that you put this guy in charge of your home build . He’s bound to talk your Contractor to death so much so that it probably gets built in five years ahead of schedule😂😂
Thanks for this very interesting conversation, esp. about your geopolitical perspectives. I pray that the "flashpoint" you fear may NEVER happen. God bless you both.
Paul, please tell your friend the US is a third-world country massive migration, and the homeless communities in all the major cities is embarrassing . We are sending billions to other countries while people are dying in the streets, our infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is out of control. The average family can not afford to live in their own country . Guys, I'm going to the Philippines, see you soon.
@@BuckeyeMikeFox News addict who wants the US run by billionaires like Russia. Opposes the U.S. Constitution. Knows nothing about history or government. Your basic, run-of-the-mill illiterate.
Favorite Oil Movie line, "“If you have a milkshake, and I have a milkshake, and I have a straw… and my straw reaches across the room and starts to drink your milkshake, I drink your milkshake … I drink it up!"
Jason’s claims about China’s manufacturing capabilities and the likelihood of war with the U.S. oversimplify complex realities. While China’s manufacturing has historically been low-skill, it has significantly advanced in sectors like electric vehicles and renewable energy. Militarily, China compensates for traditional weaknesses with asymmetric strategies, such as hypersonic weapons and cyber capabilities. His assertion that demographic collapse and economic strain will lead to war ignores China’s adaptability and the shared interest in avoiding conflict due to economic interdependence. Small skirmishes, like those in the South China Sea, are unlikely to escalate into full-scale war, as both nations have historically prioritized restraint.
This guy looks like he's in his 70s... he should be enjoying what's left of his life. He'll be 6ft under if there is a population collapse. Which probably won't happen anytime soon since AI has increased productivity and efficiency.
What about when he returns to America with his beautiful Wife especially to a state like Montana where the Men drastically out number the Women, I wish him the best though.
Paul reminds me of my father. Always polite, pretends to give a shit what the other guy is saying. That is a skill you’re born worth, you really can’t learn it.
Im 63 if im going to die from China or some other country it will be standing and not kneeling. Ive lived a good life with some regrets but i refuse to act like the sky is falling
This is what I consider a high quality ex-pat discussion, very interesting hearing about the geopolitical issues that are potentially affecting this region, enjoyed this discussion very much. I do wonder if the advent of hypersonic missiles will render a large navy obsolete.
There are a million things that could force any foreigner out of the Philippines. If you do not create the same freedom to travel for your wife that you have then your marriage has a potential Achilles heel. It's the first thing you should do for her once married, above anything else. There's no point building your life on quicksand.
He could have told us why he's leaving in two minutes. Instead, he babbles on and on about his amateur opinion of world politics. Could you find a dryer subject...no.
Jason. How did you solve obesity? My two nieces work in that field. They run and own their own clinic. I have a good idea myself but am interested in what you come up with.
He wants to continue to work - do his research - which at least he has a plan. Having lived in the Philippines many years, a beautiful home we built, we can't think of a better place to retire. We are currently in the States, getting things wrapped up and should come back to the Philippines within the next couple of years. I'm ready to retire, we saved, no debt and I can live out the remainder of my life in the Philippines without stress or worry. God has blessed us with all that we need and are very thankful that living life can indeed be beautiful
You both are speaking from the heart, there’s nothing wrong with that. If it works for you then seize the moment. But, it may sound a little cliché, but I’m preaching to the choir.
WTF Paul,you have interviewed all kinds of idiots but this so called educated professor takes it to another level.He is educated on geo politics as much as AOC or Kamala.
Trump/MAGA continues their surrender to evil Putin and that will magically make things wonderful, because Trump says so....right. Hope I am sooooo wrong, just don't see the Churchill or FDR in Trump
This is one of your very best guests. He's informative. Relatable. And personable. You feel he cares on a much grander scale than the average person. I'm glad your best friends are still with you. Mine are gone. I'm grateful for their memory. But I miss them terribly. Best of luck to you and your friend(s).
Paul, you can take over Every Man Has A Story. It was just like attending a Rotary meeting every time which has a speaker talking about interesting topics.
I remember a guy who had his "13 keys" and made predictions about the election. Jason reminds me a lot of him. I wonder what Jason's track record is on his predictions?
I've opted out of the PH. Having been there and had a wonderful time. I accepted the fact the I would lose years off my life in return for happiness. Health care is not the best. I'm headed back to Thailand on a retirement visa. I met a Thai lady who treats me just like a Filipina. Best to you all.
What an interesting person. I will be landing in Manila on the 17th. Hoping to meet at the coffee shop of your choice. Your guest knows about economic cycles. Keynesian economics is not a 100 percent free market system. 7:18
Was living in the Philippines for 3 years but had to move back for my senior MediCare. Unfortunately FULL healthcare can be as much as your rent! For seniors considering retiring to Asia always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo). In Asia the monthly premium goes up w/ age and pre-existing conditions. Traveling around Asia is great for younger folks but gets old quick for us older gents.
My opinion is that the rest of the world will never let that happen. Both eastern and western countries are already conducting joint military exercises in the region to "warn" China against any act of war. But it is interesting what he said about a "cowboy" captain being the "spark." And I've been wondering what China's "end game" was in doing this...distraction of their populus provides a logical explanation. Also interesting are his takes on the well-documented demographic issues in various places in the world.
Paul, Thank you for having me on. It was a hoot to talk about these things and express my opinions. These are only my opinions. I'm not saying these things will happen, just I'm not willing to take the chance that they may.
A very interesting and unique perspective.
It actualy reminds me of Peter Zeihan who talks about very similar things.
You guys look like brothers 😂😂
At your age your worried about opening a business. Me I'm 50 years old I'm selling my house my cars and retiring to south America. I'm going to focus on spending all my money before I die. I definitely don't wanna die with money. I wish god gave me an expiration date which would make it easier. I'm planning that I can spend 50k a year for the next 25 years then if I'm still alive I will be broke but I will still have my social security. How much money will I really need when I'm 75 or 80 years old 2000$ a month will be plenty for my final years. The truth is with 2000$ a month your considered rich in south America. Good luck man
@@GeeGee19 To each his own. One man's meat is another's poison.
Thankx for the perspective & 🍷Cheerz to your continuing G00D health
and +positive outcome for your research !
Please post here through Paul when you arrive & ' updates ' when possible . *Jason , Best Wishes/safe travels = Wa hana ko , Mai - hanna - Wacky , 👋
He is saying philippines and china war is very likely. That is why he is leaving.
I just saved 20 minutes of your life.
Thank you
Thank you….
Let’s keep it real. The cost of living in the Philippines is only going to keep rising and as a result your money doesn’t go as far and the citizens there will become more desperate for money making you a mark everywhere you go. Who wants to live thinking everyone is out to get them, whether it’s true or not? Don’t get me started on everything else.
I could of explained that in five minutes. He's a nice guy but he just likes to hear himself talk.
Thank You
Paul, there are some people in the world who when you ask for the "time of day" they tell you how to build a watch. You found one of those in the boonies of PI.
Ironic that he did this when Paul asked him the question "What is your time-frame?" He then started talking about Stalin.
I've never heard that saying as an Aussie but I love it! Thanks for your comment.
yea, I admit. I am one of those people and have been told that same story.
You're so right and on point 👉 coco bird 🐦 😊
If the U.S. senate ever needs someone to filibuster forever this guy could do the job.
This SophistiCrat is full of more Bull-Sh*t than a Christmas Turkey
I recommend you invest all your money in Philippine real estate.
He likes the Philippines, but he’s bored AF. That’s all he had to say.
You are probably right! Insightful.
I'm guessing he watches Peter Zeihan's geopolitics channel. Repeated a lot of his assertions. I agree he's probably tired and won't admit it. I'm never going to understand this kneejerk empathy towards the Philippines. I first visited 20 years ago and it was much different. The men especially were much more friendly and I think it's time to accept that they do view foreign men as competition now. You can feel the vibe shift with the men, and even some women. There are something like 300 countries in the world and all but a handful of them would be expensive for a well-to-do American. It's probably time to start looking at some other spots. PH feels played out.
But he is right about the threat level there. It's the most exposed place on the planet to natural disasters. If something really shitty ever did happen, maybe a super volcano that plunges earth into cooling like the last time that happened in 1851, or god forbid something even worse, I cannot think of a worse place to be stuck. Especially when you could be stuck in the best place being as a US citizen. The US is nearly self sufficient. You just have to make plans to defend what you have, which is the case everywhere. But living in a US city would be a huge mistake in any scenario like that.
I pity his fiancé. Probably a province girl who has had a tough life. Hasn’t she suffered enough?
Haha, "hasn't she suffered enough" . . . OMG, that's funny.
Probably would rather talk to a coconut. 😂
Thats PURE GOLD! It was exactly what I was thinking- the girl mustn't speak English or at least in his company, pretends not to!
My guess is the fiancé may be deaf.
Wait until she gets to Montana in the Winter. She'll absolutely hate him for it! 🤣
I live in Taiwan, I was in the US Coast Guard for 20 years and worked alot with the Navy. He is being nervous about nothing. First he doesn't understand Chinese mentality. They are just making noise. They can't invade and if they even try their economy will absolutely tank. He's overthinking stuff things. Hell, he has a higher chance to get hit by a car or scooter in Asia the the invasion.
Spot on. Lived in HK/China for 14 years and it opened my eyes to how China thinks...most people have no idea. I would go on in detail BUT won't.
Fellow Coastie and Former Marine here. I agree Jeff. I am more concerned with the ME than I am China.
I think who's making noise is Uncle Sam, thousands of miles from the U.S!
This guy is too self-informed, he scares himself!
Economys flounder and suffer, not becaus of a negative event but rather the possibility of that event. Regardless, people see Cina's provocation of the Philippines and wonder if maybe Thailand is a better retirement option. The internal political turmoil regarding the empeachment of VP Duterte, is a serious matter that can bring political instability and the subsequent impact on tourism, foreign investment, and tourism to name just three.
Imagine him calling 911.
911:”Sir what is your emergency?!”
Him: “someone is dying”
911: “who’s dying sir?”
Him: “ not me, it’s Larry “
911: “ what’s going on with Larry”
Him: “ boy, he sure looks like he’s in a lot of pain”
911: “what’s going on what happened to Larry”
Him: “well, I’ve known Larry for 50 years or more, before I tell you what’s wrong with Larry, let me tell you about our 50 year friendship “
911: “sir, is Larry about to die?
Him: “yes, possibly. But let me tell you how we met in 1974
🤣
I like this conversation. ( smile)
@@davesrvchannel4717 👌😂😂😂
Damn, this was spot on haha.
😂😂😂
Imagine being sat next to this guy on a long haul flight!
Commit Hari Kari ..it would be a blessed ending 😂
That’s what noise canceling headphones are for 😅
He'd be flying the plane
I’d enjoy sitting next time him. He has a great perspective
Ignorance before knowledge, your daily motto too....Thats precisely the reason your hero the OrangeTurd Trump,fell over the line at the recent Election,with the help of Ist Lady Musks internet abilities....😅😅
I am moving to Mars because I am afraid that an asteroid is going to hit the Earth.
Not a terrible idea as the martian mhm exchange rate is great right now. However, you do realize you can't own property there right? It would be in your martian wife's name.
Asteroids hit Mars as well and the atmosphere is thinner
Anywhere you go there is always a problem. The best way to do is to appreciate things to survive. ✌️
Mars was looking like a good retirement destination, but now too high a risk of being hit by spacecraft!
They open a Jollibee on Mars I'm in.......
Paul your ability to be patient with this “character “ is amazing. He might just be your #1 crazy person! Peace
I recommend you invest all your money in Philippine real estate.
He seems like a decent guy, but gets A LOT of things wrong. Where to begin?
"The Chinese are poor." - Yes, they're GDP per capita is 1/6 of the US. But they have the largest economy in the world by PPP which provides a more accurate measure of living standards. In their 1st tier cities living standards are comparable to the West.
"Their first aircraft carrier was a cruise ship, they put a deck on it." - No. He's referring to the Liaoning. It's a Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier that they purchased from the Russians. The Chinese have 3 carriers not '1 and a half'.
"They have 600 vessels, we have like 200" - No. The US Navy has 415 vessels, the Chinese PLAN has 714 - but most are smaller costguard ships or patrol boats and none of their ships are of comparable quality to the US Navy.
"Taiwan is a big thing, but they're going after the Spratlys for the oil." - They don't need a war to do that. They're already drilling for oil in the Spratly's. They've constructed 70 artificial islands in the South China Sea to facilitate and defend their operations.
"China has a deep history of rebellions." - Yes and No. The average Chinese dynasty lasts a few centuries. The CCP aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
"China's ageing population will lead to collapse in 10 years." - Every country faces the same problem. He doesn't factor in things like AI and automation that will replace much of the human workforce. Most of the green tech including EV's are being made in China. They've bet the farm on it.
The Chinese want Taiwan for 3 reasons. 1) China is vulnerable to blockade and so they need to dominate the first island chain. Taiwan is integral to that. As General McArthur said, "it's an unsinkable aircraft carrier in the South China sea. 2) They see the 1949 Chinese Civil War as unresolved and its existential for them. 3) Taiwan has the most advanced chip industry in the world and they would love to control it.
A US think tank in Washington estimated a 50% chance of 'some sort' of conflict between the US and China before 2045. They've already been in a trade war since 2016 so its a possibility but not for the reasons he suggests.
China also builds some of the best electric cars in the world. They are also the main supplier of batteries around the world. Look at BYD, they are self sufficient, they make their own parts.
US GDP is 25% of the total world's GDP. China's GDP is 17%, having grown 7% in just 5 years. We need to watch out: the cross-over point cannot be too far away.
2024, US GDP: 29 Tril, China: 18 Tril ..
@@jbuzzyMaking batteries and electric cars has very little to do with this topic.
💯💯💯 correct 👍
legend has it, he's still talking
... all the way to Montana! 😂
He was the voice for Charlie Brown's teacher
The jokes at Jason's expense were humorous. That said, I found him thoroughly interesting, really informative.
Thanks for sharing Jason. You are learned, articulate and a good sport.
I have heard and experienced just wonderful things about Philipine women. And a very catholic country, which interests me.
Paul, good show!
Paul in the colonies
Age 70 and single.
It's a pitched battle between men and women in the US- a good show topic, Paul, "how did it get that way.
I recommend you invest all your money in Philippine real estate.
My biggest worry is being stuck next to guy like this on a long flight across the Pacific.
😂 8 mins in, and I still don't know why he's leaving...😴 But I know about country demographics! Now, 10 minutes in and counting... Waiting for him to talk about his skin moisturizing routine.😂
Now 12 mins... time to jump to the next video, I've stopped caring.
Beular, Beular , Ferris Beular
You would either land with a degree in geopolitics or with cops waiting to arrest you for homicide
Haha...funny 😅
and i might get pregnant 😂
I thought Dumb and Dumber was a movie, I didn't know it is real. These 2 exemplifies what is wrong in America. It truly is scary.
These 2 are high on sunshine 🌞 lol
Peter Zeihan was not harmed during the making of this motion picture.
Thank you. I agree his news source is Peter Zeihan lollllll
Haha.
Haha Thinking the same
Exactly. He's watched a couple of his RUclips's and regurgitated it. 🤡
😆 true
I can actually feel my brain cells dying watching this...
so bottom line you got termites, no problem. termites rely on wood. hire a carpenter to go up in the attic and one by one trade all the attic coco lumber for metal 2x4's. carpenter makes a few pesos per day, metal 2x4 real cheap, capenter can estimate that cost. for a few hundred bucks end of problem.
Dear God . This guy was on a trip . Educated ? Maybe , but damn dude get to the point .
No kidding, quite exhausting
Educated? Maybe that's the problem.
@@antoniochevalier797 educated idiot?
I enjoyed him. Everyone has short attention spans these days.
@ its not about short attention span, its about someone taking 20 minutes to get to the point. Empty words are boring words.
The comment section saved me time. Thank you.
Yeah the guy's a lunatic.
This guy is one of the major reasons that I left america. His arrogance and privilege is glaring not to mention his fear based analysis. WoW ! I feel for his partner.
Lao Tzu was thinking about your guest when he spoke these words.
“There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.”
― Lao Tzu
I like the quote but haven’t been able to find it in Lao Tzu quotes. Do you know what collection it is from?
China doesn't have high tech, meanwhile, China has space station and US is struggling to get 2 astronauts back
The US is not struggling to bring them back, Boeing is. Boeing is a private company.
And didn't the chinese help to bring back the stranded US astronauts?
The USA is a broken down has been
These two guys on video are morons.
No the Chinese are not on the Space Station,ISS. They cannot go there. SpaceX will rescue the stranded astronauts. China is not a partner on the ISS.
Reminds me of the movie Airplane where the guy talked so much telling his story, that everyone next to him killed themselves.
Made it to 12 and a half minutes, and can't take it anymore listening to Col. Sanders. I'll wait for your next video.
For sure! I left after he started throwing out a bunch of incorrect numbers.
you did better than me i only made it to 8:00. if you notice Paul is looking around like he is looking for an escape route
@bayoumanbryan 😂🤣😂🤣
Enjoy life. Don’t worry about the end of the world. Your friend is doing what politicians love doing-instilling fear into people.
How can I lose weight?
The technique of gold salesmen too, the world is always about to end. But look at termites, when you kick over their ant-hill they are back in business a week later. Humans are the same. Try selling your block of gold in Mad-Max land
@@Iron2011robget some prunes
I spent 13 months in the PI and decided it wasn’t for me at all. I really really wanted to like that place and did my best to make it work. It just didn’t. I am back in the states and so grateful that I have the option to simply get on a plane and leave that mess behind. I feel so bad for people who can’t. Thank god for my American passport.
Just a thought….you should have tried some of the neighboring countries while you were in that region. I visited the PI right before the pandemic (January/February 2020) and knew within a few days it was not for me. I lean more toward the Latin American region and explored most of the countries before I settled on Colombia (not the expat areas). At least you actually got on a plane and went there 🤷🏻♂️
@ I have been to over 80 countries and every country in Asia. I spent over four years there. I also spent nearly a decade going through ALL of Latin America. I can say unequivocally and without hesitation that the PI was the absolute worst of them all time ten. My one year there was the loneliest and unhappiest time of my life. I would rather go back to Iraq and Afghanistan during the height of the war for green than get paid to be back in the PI. It was so horrifically awful there.
@@jerryG-p3w Wow. Are you in the service? 💜
@ retired. I joined when bill Clinton was in office and retired when Donald J Trump was going in. I did six tours in the Middle East. I would rather be in Iraq than the PI. It was so unbelievably awful I get PtSD just thinking about it. If you don’t drink, smoke, or do drugs and don’t like to gossip incessantly and or tear people down then you will be lonely likely you never knew there.
Jerry G.... The Philippines is the country of Filipinos and it doesn't matter for them that you like it or not. I am living in south east Asia for 35 years and these countries really don't need the judgement of western countries...
Fantastic! In the first 30 seconds he managed to insult pretty much everyone and tell us how much smarter he is than everyone else.
There’s probably some truth to that, but better to keep it to yourself. (After 2 minutes listening to this guy, I fell asleep).
Video summary: I was finally ready to settle down and came to the Philippines to find a quality, traditional woman and I prefer living in the advantages of my home country. Seems like a nice guy. Keep your life simple bro. Most of Paul’s audience is near your age. Most of us are our own worst enemy. Not too worried about geopolitical ones
Exactly...he makes it sound as if is going back to educate America on macroeconomics and help the world design the upcoming global dime. We need to take his library card away and find out who keeps telling this guy "you so smart"...
Wow, you had one of the crazy people on your show that's great!
someone tell this dude the sky is falling 😅
😂
And I thought the guys who tell me, with my 3 COVID vaccines I got, my cars navigation system would be better now! Or the guys who told me that the government could now track my movements. Seriously? Do Americans lose some marbles when they hit 50? 😂
@markl192 yeah - I couldn't hang in their too long with this video - Paul asked him a simple question - Guy went on forever
The funniest comment so far!!!!
Alarmist theories are always fun, but usually lack complete information, thus slanting them to an extreme side of the equation.
Kinda like weather forecasting.
Paul 🤦♂️ I love your channel but dang I couldn’t stay with this video.
Comments are more interesting lol 😂..Elmer fudd is far more interesting and insightful.
yep this is the worst by far interview and ive been with Paul since 150 subs
When I was growing up in the 70's it was predicted that we would soon have a major water problem, the oil supply was going to be gone in 40 years, global cooling would be freezing us over, and, of course, get under your desk because we are all going to die from nuclear war. I can't imagine being a grandpa and still falling for these dooms day scenarios. When you get older you understand that there are problems and sure, something very bad can happen, but living according to this is a fools error.
And if I was, for some strange reason, retired and giving a FK about geopolitics, I'd take one look at the US national debt (which can not be paid) and the perpetual war machine before considering that I wanted to double my cost of living and move there. Now to give his thoughts some credit, when I started looking at retiring to PH I did think about the Chinese tensions and the possible Taiwan situation. As a prudent man, you would want a pantry of food and water plus cash under the mattress in case the banks go down for some months, but if global sh!t goes down then nowhere is "safe."
My final point is that he is not considering his immediate and IMO highest risk. Filipina and American divorce rate is 25% And, a K1 visa puts him financially responsible to her for 10 years. His risk of heart break and significant financial cost for alimony is higher than any Chinese dooms day scenario. I'll be officially a grandpa next year. I'll be 62 and retiring. I want to be happy and healthy and will place almost all my thought into protecting my heart and my money because the risk of taking a hit to those, perhaps too late to recover in old age, is too significant to gamble with.
The Professor should go back to Gilligan’s Island.
😂exactly my thoughts! He’s clueless I was in China yesterday it’s not even close
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@@Photojouralist123china is absolutely massive and you think you got an accurate picture from the tiny part you saw? The demographic thing is definitely a huge problem and they are increasingly aggressive toward South China Sea countries. So he’s not necessarily wrong here.
LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL!! 😂
What did I learn listening to this interview? I learned I can fall asleep faster listening to Paul interview this man that I can reading a book. Its ok Paul, just do another video on what it cost per month to live in the Philippines and your rating will bounce back
Worst interview ever 🤣😂
At least get someone who has correct facts 😂🤣😂🤣
It's good to hear knowable person sharing their thoughts. Especially in this Tiktok era.
Good video Paul, great guest. I appreciate the sharing of his opinions balanced by the stoic chill of yourself. The friendly banter was also enjoyable 👍
Philippines will be glad when this guy boards the flight out !
😂😂😂
I'm retired military and I can say there is no where like the USA..I can call home wherever I hang my hat.I've enjoyed every place I 'very ever been.However,there is no place like home..My wife is Korean and she says she could never live in Korea again after living in the USA..
what about Australia?😮
@@user-bg2ig5xc3e aussie is great too
The whole 'war with China' thing seems like a bit of red herring. Yes, it's a low-moderate risk in the next decade (although not for the reasons he says). But it's all just a bit abstract. I suspect he came to find a partner, he's done that and now he wants to take her home. Simple as that.
Ya never know, stupider things than minor regional wars have happened. Always have a plan B.
Great deduction, I'm definitely not buying his story. From tropical PH, which he loves, apparently, back to freezing cold Montana, no way. Does his poor wife know what to expect? Why not just move to Thailand or Vietnam, etc?
@CharlesWhite-j4f I have a buddy that moved his phillipina wife to Montana. It can be done.
Look at the Philippines. 110 million people living in a land mass about the size of Arizona.
People always want to think they are more important than they really are. When he opened his dialog with - "I solved the problem" - I knew he was a nut job like me. I've got no time for people's filibusters on how they've got the inside info - and how people should listern to them.
i believe him, it has already been solved, not by him but some scientists and doctors have already solved it in the past decade, its just that big pharma and big food spend billions to bury the correct science data. low carb or carnivore is the future as it was in the past for millions of years
I found him interesting, he has thought stuff through. But you need to clear your diary to listen to his words of wisdom.
@CharlesWhite-j4f ...I thought some of the stuff he talked about was on point. And some of the things weren't correct, but to break everything down would take to long. But I see all the negative comments on this guy...which didn't shock me. Americans are to busy sitting in sports bars and worrying about football games and baseball scores. And then when they lose their jobs, because it went overseas or their Union gets busted or weakened...then they start crying in their beers because they weren't informed in what was happening in their own backyard. Just like the trillions America spent on these crazy wars that accomplished nothing accept make a handful of the 'right people' rich from war profits. And yet the healthcare system...infrastructure...higher education...childcare...social security...so forth, are all in dire straits. Americans don't like to look at reality, and when somebody touches on it they makes excuses to ignore it.
To be fair it's obvious to anyone paying attention that ultra processed foods are causing obesity. Problem is all the huge corporations that depend on selling trillions of dollars of year of ultra processed foods are obfuscating that message. This guy is selling a bs course to make money off the problem....
@@davidcrago510 Relax, Trump is coming👍 If even he can't fix it, then yes, it's all over
Pretty much what he's talking about is this.
Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times
Yes, his point is that many American expats in the Philippines are weak men: many left America because they cannot afford to live there. So those who are well to do should go home to enjoy the rest of their lives in comfort with good healthcare, infrastructure and safety (on the roads, etc)
by far your most interesting vlog and guest presently, i follow world affairs and this particular vlog has enlightened me further on this subject. can you do a part 2 where he explains his theory about obesity? what is his background? so one of my takeaways from this vlog is - after people get wind of this the property values in the philippines will drop because of the possibility of war, and it will drop even further because ph is headed for an economic slump within 18 months
Can't really buy it and hard to sell it. So.........
property values have risen in the last quarter of 2024 based on bank listings, many of it has doubled. so if hes correct they will drop again sometime in 2026 if the china situation doesnt drop it first
He forgot his Tin Hat ! These issues been around forever, Guy a worry wart !
and to think we wasted our time on this Blow-Hard ... if he keeps it up our friend Paul may go back to his pack-a-day habit!
Is this a warning video, showing the dangers of watching TV News channels all day?
I stopped drinking 12 years ago but after listening to this guy i just bought a 12 pack of miller lite, anyone want to join me.🤣🤣🤮🤮🤮🤮
I need something stronger than beer, like several martinis.
😂😂😂
Do Red Horse..... You forget this dude faster....
"Lite" Obviously did not bother you enough. LOL
It always amazing how smart people think they are
Why do people get fat ? it took this Guy 2 years to figure this out, God give me strength .
Yo Paul ! What’s going on brother ?? I can confirm the skilled trade shortage. I’m 54 and run a maintenance department for a university and I cannot find any skilled labor. All of them have NO or little experience at all.
Wasn't there a point in your life you had no skills, no experience? Someone has to give a first shot and train them... Why not you?
That's the problem, everybody wants the low hanging fruit. If your University or company is not willing to take in people without experience and train them, they are part of the problem and don't get to bitch.
This guy put me to sleep at about the 33 minute part ...
I've noticed older people not only spend too much time online, but they also are rather gullible and take online opinions way too seriously.
Most likely won't happen but if you pay attention to what is going around the world, you wouldn't blame some people being paranoid. I can list 5 on top of my head that's happening around the world that might make you think
Was this a PSA of what happens when you eat lead paint chips as a child.
He's leaving to go meet Elon Musk - He's volunteered to be the first man to go to Mars . . .
A couple old boys who are no longer relevant. “An expert on macro economics” a rambling diatribe about nothing - yawn!
Thanks!
@davidpartridge9274 Thanks you very much!
He is so worried about China attacking Philippines, but moving to a state with most nuclear silos.
He'd be better off in Guam. Wait, er... NOooo I didn't mean that! 😬
Your guest today would be the last guy in the world I would ever want to go have coffee with or a beer. I didn't know how uneducated I was until he told me. I'm guessing he lives alone.
He is the smartest man in the room 🙄🙄
I'm hearing ya brother. Does my head in!
Utterly tedious!
This is the very man that I would enjoy sitting and having coffee with and just chatting. He makes me think of the old adage, if you are the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
This is a prime example of why I love your channel so much called. You always have the most interesting and intelligent guest on your program. We are very much alike, I do not panic easily and I turned 80 years old this month by the grace of God.
This guy doesn't know what he's talking about..China is not poor anymore. The country has been able to eradicate extreme poverty and has a growing middle class. It's no longer a 'shoes and shirts' workforce (as Paul said), but rather a very skilled one, able to manufacture complex and sophisticated products.
These old white boi live in their own heads .. With knowledge that froze in the 70s
That's guys delusional
Exactly my thoughts
Fascinating guest! His tropical bride is going to love those Montana winters😂
@CharlesWhite-j4f for 6 months or until she gets her green card, whichever comes first
For real I took my new filipina wife to Montana in 1974 military she stayed inside for the first year.....lol she did thaw out enough to get her US citizenship after 3 yrs then we left after the 4th year. We got divorced after 10 yrs now she lives in Florida. lol Not going back to the Philippines.....:)
@@bantam9 When I got there in August 1974 in the military with a new filipina wife it started snowing in September and she stayed inside for the first year. After 3 yrs she got her US citizenship after 4 yrs we left after 10 yrs we divorced now she lives in Florida......not going back to the PI. :)
@ I’m sorry for your personal experience but happy you are leading a much better life. Good to get rid of trash
Paul, you have some guts letting preach this guy on your channel. I could not finish this one to the end.....................
I suggest that you put this guy in charge of your home build . He’s bound to talk your Contractor to death so much so that it probably gets built in five years ahead of schedule😂😂
Thanks for this very interesting conversation, esp. about your geopolitical perspectives. I pray that the "flashpoint" you fear may NEVER happen. God bless you both.
Paul, please tell your friend the US is a third-world country massive migration, and the homeless communities in all the major cities is embarrassing . We are sending billions to other countries while people are dying in the streets, our infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is out of control. The average family can not afford to live in their own country . Guys, I'm going to the Philippines, see you soon.
Woo, don't let the door hit ya on the way out. The U. S. is not a 3rd world country.
@@BuckeyeMikeFox News addict who wants the US run by billionaires like Russia. Opposes the U.S. Constitution. Knows nothing about history or government. Your basic, run-of-the-mill illiterate.
@@BuckeyeMike You haven't been along the southern border or to a Blue City lately 🙄
@@BuckeyeMike Not yet...but on our Way..LOL
Exactly how i feel
Favorite Oil Movie line, "“If you have a milkshake, and I have a milkshake, and I have a straw… and my straw reaches across the room and starts to drink your milkshake, I drink your milkshake … I drink it up!"
Jason’s claims about China’s manufacturing capabilities and the likelihood of war with the U.S. oversimplify complex realities. While China’s manufacturing has historically been low-skill, it has significantly advanced in sectors like electric vehicles and renewable energy. Militarily, China compensates for traditional weaknesses with asymmetric strategies, such as hypersonic weapons and cyber capabilities. His assertion that demographic collapse and economic strain will lead to war ignores China’s adaptability and the shared interest in avoiding conflict due to economic interdependence. Small skirmishes, like those in the South China Sea, are unlikely to escalate into full-scale war, as both nations have historically prioritized restraint.
Just say, you want to go back home. It’s much shorter
well i need a drink
Come on man,. It wasn't that bad, don't jump.
I believe that your friend is correct concerning economic downturn upcoming. What does he think of crypto?
“The Woman of Your Dreams…”.Reminds me of “ The American Dream. “
Look for reality, do not rely on dreams.
💯 I agree. A boy in an old man's body. Naive when it comes to the dream woman, paranoid when it comes to world politics..
@@henrikbredal7517 That filipina dream woman can turn into a nightmare. I know.
Love the content Paul. Learning a lot with your vids and perspective that will make my transition to the Philippines much smoother. Keep it up.
This guy looks like he's in his 70s... he should be enjoying what's left of his life. He'll be 6ft under if there is a population collapse. Which probably won't happen anytime soon since AI has increased productivity and efficiency.
@fialee8ca132-- I see it the same way. Most things predicted or we are concerned about never happen anyway.
In 1973 they told us that we were running out of oil....
@@JohnSmith-ti2kp Mark Twain said, "The things I feared most in life, never happened." You got that right.
He is only 61
@@user-bg2ig5xc3e He is older than Old Dog... prob mid 70s.
I'm 10 minutes in and am imagining that you just gave up on editing it to keep it on topic. Can't blame you.
What about when he returns to America with his beautiful Wife especially to a state like Montana where the Men drastically out number the Women, I wish him the best though.
I'm moving to Montana
@ where the Men are Men and the Sheep are nervous!
@@valeriek5020 👍🤣
Paul reminds me of my father. Always polite, pretends to give a shit what the other guy is saying. That is a skill you’re born worth, you really can’t learn it.
Im 63 if im going to die from China or some other country it will be standing and not kneeling. Ive lived a good life with some regrets but i refuse to act like the sky is falling
This is what I consider a high quality ex-pat discussion, very interesting hearing about the geopolitical issues that are potentially affecting this region, enjoyed this discussion very much. I do wonder if the advent of hypersonic missiles will render a large navy obsolete.
I stopped watching after he said Trump and Harris were equally bad choices.
YES, HE LOST ALL CREDIBILITY WITH THAT IGNORANT STATEMENT. MAYBE HE'S OBLIVIOUS TO LAST 4 YEARS HERE IN THE STATES.
This Democrat is the Pussy-fication of America so he should move to San Fran California instead of Montana.
someone watches Peter Zeihan A LOT
this guy knows nothing about China..........my family is Chinese...
You are correct. Don't need to be Chinese to know he is incredibly ignorant.
I'm Native American from NYC ... and know more about China then that clown
Let's hear about Philippines life, I'm out, this give me a headache
There are a million things that could force any foreigner out of the Philippines. If you do not create the same freedom to travel for your wife that you have then your marriage has a potential Achilles heel. It's the first thing you should do for her once married, above anything else. There's no point building your life on quicksand.
Thanks, Jason I believe your spot on you’re quite the intelligent guy
Why spread fear on total Speculation. The Philippines will be better without you.
His filipina is not going to like that cold Montana weather. Talk about culture shock.
He could have told us why he's leaving in two minutes. Instead, he babbles on and on about his amateur opinion of world politics. Could you find a dryer subject...no.
Jason. How did you solve obesity? My two nieces work in that field. They run and own their own clinic. I have a good idea myself but am interested in what you come up with.
He wants to continue to work - do his research - which at least he has a plan. Having lived in the Philippines many years, a beautiful home we built, we can't think of a better place to retire. We are currently in the States, getting things wrapped up and should come back to the Philippines within the next couple of years. I'm ready to retire, we saved, no debt and I can live out the remainder of my life in the Philippines without stress or worry. God has blessed us with all that we need and are very thankful that living life can indeed be beautiful
You both are speaking from the heart, there’s nothing wrong with that. If it works for you then seize the moment. But, it may sound a little cliché, but I’m preaching to the choir.
WTF Paul,you have interviewed all kinds of idiots but this so called educated professor takes it to another level.He is educated on geo politics as much as AOC or Kamala.
Trump/MAGA continues their surrender to evil Putin and that will magically make things wonderful, because Trump says so....right. Hope I am sooooo wrong, just don't see the Churchill or FDR in Trump
This is one of your very best guests. He's informative. Relatable. And personable. You feel he cares on a much grander scale than the average person. I'm glad your best friends are still with you. Mine are gone. I'm grateful for their memory. But I miss them terribly. Best of luck to you and your friend(s).
Hope you can make some nice new friends . ❤
He said that mid-2025 deflation causing a big reset of all currencies. Would this change the USD-PHP exchange rate dramatically?
Really interesting conversation. Thanks to both of you.
tu avais bu
Hicup ... burp
Paul, you can take over Every Man Has A Story. It was just like attending a Rotary meeting every time which has a speaker talking about interesting topics.
I remember a guy who had his "13 keys" and made predictions about the election. Jason reminds me a lot of him. I wonder what Jason's track record is on his predictions?
I've opted out of the PH. Having been there and had a wonderful time. I accepted the fact the I would lose years off my life in return for happiness. Health care is not the best. I'm headed back to Thailand on a retirement visa. I met a Thai lady who treats me just like a Filipina. Best to you all.
What an interesting person. I will be landing in Manila on the 17th. Hoping to meet at the coffee shop of your choice. Your guest knows about economic cycles. Keynesian economics is not a 100 percent free market system. 7:18
Was living in the Philippines for 3 years but had to move back for my senior MediCare. Unfortunately FULL healthcare can be as much as your rent! For seniors considering retiring to Asia always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo). In Asia the monthly premium goes up w/ age and pre-existing conditions. Traveling around Asia is great for younger folks but gets old quick for us older gents.
If you are struggling to fall asleep, just listen to this guy, and his very round about way of telling a story is, to say the least is tedious.
My opinion is that the rest of the world will never let that happen. Both eastern and western countries are already conducting joint military exercises in the region to "warn" China against any act of war. But it is interesting what he said about a "cowboy" captain being the "spark." And I've been wondering what China's "end game" was in doing this...distraction of their populus provides a logical explanation.
Also interesting are his takes on the well-documented demographic issues in various places in the world.
Man, this guy is unbelievably ignorant about China. It's obvious he has never been to China.