Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage, who spearheaded Brexit, does not share President Toomas Ilves's views of supranational institutions. But as with the former head of state, Mr. Farage is also warning about widespread complacency in Europe and the West as whole. Watch our Nomad Capitalist Live 2024 interview with Mr. Farage where we discuss the dying work culture in the West, political realignment in the US and Europe, and how politicians on both the left and right are hindering entrepreneurship and innovation: ruclips.net/video/93JOD8QTYrc/видео.html
Thnak you for this interview and a more balanced argument about the EU, Although I have a lot of reservations about the EU I think the UK made a huge mistake leaving the EU but especially the Single Market/Customs Union.
I spent much of the 1990s helping Estonia join NATO through EUCOM’s State Partnership Program. I met Lennart Meri and Mart Laar and brought many Estonians to the United States for training events and traveled to Estonia many times. I’m retired now and nobody remembers me probably. I am glad Estonia is doing well. I got to see Estonia go from a dreary backward Soviet province to a futuristic Western nation.
Do you realise the West is falling apart? :-) Do you want your children to be read p*rnographic material in primary school? Do you want to pay double digits or 50% in tax? Do you want your freedoms to be taken away? USSR is a bleep compared to how the West was and still is towards its citizens........
While better than the other two Baltic states, Estonia is much closer to a dreary, backward Soviet province than a futuristic Western nation in every way. Estonia has one of the lowest birth rates in the world (ranked 180th) and one of the highest suicide rates (52nd globally). The country’s harsh climate and proximity to Russia guarantee geopolitical instability, given its openly hostile relationship with the latter. Finally, Estonia’s present relative welfare is heavily subsidized by the EU, which may not always be the case.
The following is intended as making a point, not offending anyone: When Andrew was discussing Malta CBI, the guest speaker perfectly demonstrated the EU 'elitism' as he effectively dismissed Malta's due diligence. He effectively said that Malta's program lets in unwanted, undesirable people. He later then goes on about how Estonian eResidency does strong due diligence and is good. As far as I can see, the only difference is that the Estonian eResidency attracts tax revenue but NEVER leads to residency or citizenship (as its designed that way), whilst Malta does the same due diligence and only permits the very wealthy to have a chance to become Maltese, the same very rich people who have too much to lose by breaking laws. My point is - if having a perfectly clean record and paying taxes to Estonia is okay, what's wrong with having a perfectly clean record, donating a heap of money to Malta and becoming Maltese? Hypocritical much...
This dude is smoking, pushing the false "russia evil" narrative. Didn't bother to mention that NATO wasn't supposed to be expanding eastward for the past 20 years.
I'm living in Estonia for 3 years already, and unfortunately, the current government in place doesn't understand what made Estonia this current great country. I hope it changes soon than Estonia can resume its growing
I love how President Toomas responds with respect to both sides of a matter, it works for being diplomatic but it moreover shows love to all people no matter their standing on an issue.
I'm an Estonian, a citizen and residing here. THI was a great president and is a great personality as well. It's a great interview and describes Estonia very accurately. Bthw, did you know that Mr. President also gave up his (double! US citizenship before he put himself up for a vote for presidency?
I don't. I have been there many times over the years and I do know many locals personally. It is a free and democratic country. It has its flaws as Mr President also pointed out. But it is a free and democratic country for sure.
A glimpse into nato and EU institutional imperative and conceited trapped priors. I find it curious that he does not realise the policies are fabricating and amplifying crises and threats (energy, migration, war). Andrew’s skill as an interviewer are exceptional, as he knows better but let Toomas speak his worldview. He is also calling Georgia election undemocratic, noting they sued a former head of state (what did he think of trump and doj), and suggest some eu politicians might be stripped of their eu vote for reasons he would not elaborate. Did Mr Toomas decide to participate out of interest in individual sovereignty or as a mercenary, just as Blair would come to do panels for FTX?
(US EXPat living 41years in Denmark) Great Interview. Estonia was lucky to have him. I find lately that Denmark is slipping . Fooling around too much with Experimental Governance. We are certainly raising our Defense Allocations / at the same time spending a ridiculous amount on social experiments/ BTW they are preposing Tax on CRYPTO Unrealized Gains/Loses Yearly, to be Taxed at Income Rates. 😵
yes that crypto tax proposal and their other high taxes are very off-putting. I used to be married to a dane and lived there too, I also see services in decline, super-schools and super-hospitals killing the small towns - reminds me of what happened in the UK in the 1990s.
Liberal Western propaganda recycled from the Cold War. And the Clinton legacy of NATO’s eastward expansion after the fall of the Iron Curtain and USSR collapse.
I think they are rewriting their history to be more hysterically Russophobic to claim more eu and nato funds. They don’t aim for peace, they throw oil at the fire. Seems very risky, for not so much reward in the long run.
I live in the US. I'm the son of a Palestinian immigrant. I want to move to a country where the people don't hate Palestinians and say bad things about bombing other countries etc... I want to find sympathetic people. Not hateful people. Is Mexico better than the US on the hating other people department? Do people in Mexico talking about turning other countries to parking lots?
Thank you for your comment. Saifedean Ammous, who himself is Palestinian and has lived around the world, including in the US, addresses issues you raise in our recent interview with him. Please have a watch: ruclips.net/video/-qa0i9IZzX8/видео.html We also have plenty of videos on our channel about life and culture in Mexico.
Malaysia is one of the countries that will always welcome Palestinians. But if you're an American citizen you can't get citizenship in Malaysia, it's generally very hard to get citizenship or even permanent residency in Malaysia but there are various long term visa schemes that will allow you to live in Malaysia almost indefinitely provided they don't change the rules. Of course there's the distance as well, Malaysia may be too far for most Americans to move out to.
I should add, I would be ok with non-belligerent ignorance too. Just can’t stand all the negative talk about more than half the globe. It gets old fast. Is anywhere better than the US on this?
Toomas characterization of Ukraine and Russia at the very beginning is wrong... utterly, unfairly and unrighteously wrong... the rest of the interview is moot and not to be paid attention to.
However; without the defense of the USA how will these countries survive? It seems like they have too many conflicts and wars over the last 100 years that would essentially have them speaking German or Russian if the USA were to leave NATO or not participate in their previous World Wars… I think the Ukraine situation is essentially WWIII at this stage with North Koreans in Ukrainian borders and German and USA tanks inside Russian borders. Seems they rely on the U.S. taxpayer to ensure they are free and secure going forward.
Have to say, when I hear the leader of a country wasn't born there, or got extensive education in the USA or UK, I sense a plant. reminds me of the Burmese woman we were all supposed to love, who was prepped at Oxford University
He is not. He didn't do everything like the majority wanted, but he was a figurehead not the prime minister or dictator neither. He is a very relaxed man but he critically inputs still into the conversation still.
I think that Malaysia could learn a lot from Estonia. Especially with Anwar and every other politician keep on repeating the word ‘AI’ left, right and center.
Estonia is unreasonably racist and that has stunted its growth. It's a low rent Finland. Definitely chip on shoulder. Instead of building ties with Russia it pretends NATO will save its ass if it gets invaded. Beautiful country, but the old town is vacant and touristy compared to Riga and Vilnius, which I prefer. My favorite joke to play there is telling them to stop speaking Russian, and to either learn English or Estonian when they speak in Estonian. It's definitely for the racist types, which sadly is about half the populace now.
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage, who spearheaded Brexit, does not share President Toomas Ilves's views of supranational institutions. But as with the former head of state, Mr. Farage is also warning about widespread complacency in Europe and the West as whole. Watch our Nomad Capitalist Live 2024 interview with Mr. Farage where we discuss the dying work culture in the West, political realignment in the US and Europe, and how politicians on both the left and right are hindering entrepreneurship and innovation: ruclips.net/video/93JOD8QTYrc/видео.html
Thnak you for this interview and a more balanced argument about the EU, Although I have a lot of reservations about the EU I think the UK made a huge mistake leaving the EU but especially the Single Market/Customs Union.
I spent much of the 1990s helping Estonia join NATO through EUCOM’s State Partnership Program. I met Lennart Meri and Mart Laar and brought many Estonians to the United States for training events and traveled to Estonia many times. I’m retired now and nobody remembers me probably. I am glad Estonia is doing well. I got to see Estonia go from a dreary backward Soviet province to a futuristic Western nation.
Thank you for your comment and for sharing your personal insights into Estonia's transformation.
Do you realise the West is falling apart? :-) Do you want your children to be read p*rnographic material in primary school? Do you want to pay double digits or 50% in tax? Do you want your freedoms to be taken away? USSR is a bleep compared to how the West was and still is towards its citizens........
The Estonia experience gives me hope for Cuba.
While better than the other two Baltic states, Estonia is much closer to a dreary, backward Soviet province than a futuristic Western nation in every way. Estonia has one of the lowest birth rates in the world (ranked 180th) and one of the highest suicide rates (52nd globally). The country’s harsh climate and proximity to Russia guarantee geopolitical instability, given its openly hostile relationship with the latter. Finally, Estonia’s present relative welfare is heavily subsidized by the EU, which may not always be the case.
@@cadcad-jm3pf Politics is always fun, huh. 😀 My folks come from former Yugoslavia and a similar tho maybe not as harsh a situation
The following is intended as making a point, not offending anyone:
When Andrew was discussing Malta CBI, the guest speaker perfectly demonstrated the EU 'elitism' as he effectively dismissed Malta's due diligence. He effectively said that Malta's program lets in unwanted, undesirable people. He later then goes on about how Estonian eResidency does strong due diligence and is good.
As far as I can see, the only difference is that the Estonian eResidency attracts tax revenue but NEVER leads to residency or citizenship (as its designed that way), whilst Malta does the same due diligence and only permits the very wealthy to have a chance to become Maltese, the same very rich people who have too much to lose by breaking laws.
My point is - if having a perfectly clean record and paying taxes to Estonia is okay, what's wrong with having a perfectly clean record, donating a heap of money to Malta and becoming Maltese?
Hypocritical much...
Yeah, hostility to cbi appears to be an acquired taste, and his argument has no basis in fact.
This dude is smoking, pushing the false "russia evil" narrative. Didn't bother to mention that NATO wasn't supposed to be expanding eastward for the past 20 years.
Looking forward to live like a king in Madrid 👌🏼
I'm living in Estonia for 3 years already, and unfortunately, the current government in place doesn't understand what made Estonia this current great country.
I hope it changes soon than Estonia can resume its growing
I love how President Toomas responds with respect to both sides of a matter, it works for being diplomatic but it moreover shows love to all people no matter their standing on an issue.
We're glad you appreciated the interview and the president's respectful attitude.
I'm an Estonian, a citizen and residing here. THI was a great president and is a great personality as well. It's a great interview and describes Estonia very accurately.
Bthw, did you know that Mr. President also gave up his (double! US citizenship before he put himself up for a vote for presidency?
Yet its foreign policy agenda is very much American and liberal Eurocratic
Thank you for watching!
I find the statement that the Ukraine is free and democratic a bit dubious.
Ukraine is not a democracy, has never been a democracy and is not a sovereign state. Furthermore it’s the most corrupt country in Europe!
I don't. I have been there many times over the years and I do know many locals personally. It is a free and democratic country. It has its flaws as Mr President also pointed out. But it is a free and democratic country for sure.
@@madissanderthey have abolished their Presidential election. Seems pretty democratic.
@@madissander Do you think democracy is overrated?
@@madissanderhow much is Zelensky regime paying you??
Great interview with a genius man. Thanks for this
A glimpse into nato and EU institutional imperative and conceited trapped priors. I find it curious that he does not realise the policies are fabricating and amplifying crises and threats (energy, migration, war). Andrew’s skill as an interviewer are exceptional, as he knows better but let Toomas speak his worldview. He is also calling Georgia election undemocratic, noting they sued a former head of state (what did he think of trump and doj), and suggest some eu politicians might be stripped of their eu vote for reasons he would not elaborate.
Did Mr Toomas decide to participate out of interest in individual sovereignty or as a mercenary, just as Blair would come to do panels for FTX?
Never clicked on a video so fast. THI was a great president and his views are very diplomatic.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent interview. Mr. Toomas IIves has great creds.
President Ilves was in office during my degree in Tallinn. He was a fantastic leader, and I have nothing but respect for him.
Very good interview, thank you.
Estonia, the best western country to live in, hands down!
How to live like a king in Estonia, please.
Did you know the Estonian electronic residency was built on the Ethereum blockchain?
Not a fan...
Not true.
Great interview Andrew! It's great to see the perspective of law makers to understand the nuance behind it all.
I love this guy!
Some of my family come from germany. Ruth Böshart and Estella Malin.
(US EXPat living 41years in Denmark) Great Interview. Estonia was lucky to have him. I find lately that Denmark is slipping .
Fooling around too much with Experimental Governance. We are certainly raising our Defense Allocations /
at the same time spending a ridiculous amount on social experiments/ BTW they are preposing Tax on CRYPTO Unrealized Gains/Loses Yearly, to be Taxed at Income Rates. 😵
Thank you for your comment and for appreciating the interview.
yes that crypto tax proposal and their other high taxes are very off-putting. I used to be married to a dane and lived there too, I also see services in decline, super-schools and super-hospitals killing the small towns - reminds me of what happened in the UK in the 1990s.
@@InvestgoldUK Well being 80 next year I'm fairly stuck with the good life I've built here over the years/ but that doesn't mean I can't complain 😅
🇪🇪 Estonia is 👏 🤩 I love it but their view on Russia is based on old Soviet hatreds
Liberal Western propaganda recycled from the Cold War.
And the Clinton legacy of NATO’s eastward expansion after the fall of the Iron Curtain and USSR collapse.
Yeah, when they imagine russia might invade a neighbor it’s just nonsense, old fears from past, r*ssia would never do that
I think they are rewriting their history to be more hysterically Russophobic to claim more eu and nato funds. They don’t aim for peace, they throw oil at the fire. Seems very risky, for not so much reward in the long run.
"IT'S NOT A TOOMAS" - Arnold Schwarzenegger
I live in the US. I'm the son of a Palestinian immigrant. I want to move to a country where the people don't hate Palestinians and say bad things about bombing other countries etc... I want to find sympathetic people. Not hateful people. Is Mexico better than the US on the hating other people department? Do people in Mexico talking about turning other countries to parking lots?
Thank you for your comment. Saifedean Ammous, who himself is Palestinian and has lived around the world, including in the US, addresses issues you raise in our recent interview with him. Please have a watch: ruclips.net/video/-qa0i9IZzX8/видео.html We also have plenty of videos on our channel about life and culture in Mexico.
Why don’t you go back to Palestine? It’s your country. Rebuild it and grow a prosperous future.
@@CesaresChannelWhy aren't Khazar Jews going back to Khazaria?
Malaysia is one of the countries that will always welcome Palestinians. But if you're an American citizen you can't get citizenship in Malaysia, it's generally very hard to get citizenship or even permanent residency in Malaysia but there are various long term visa schemes that will allow you to live in Malaysia almost indefinitely provided they don't change the rules. Of course there's the distance as well, Malaysia may be too far for most Americans to move out to.
I should add, I would be ok with non-belligerent ignorance too. Just can’t stand all the negative talk about more than half the globe. It gets old fast. Is anywhere better than the US on this?
If the Atlantic Coast Conference can admit Stanford, NATO can admit Argentina.
Plus Cal the golden 🐻 🐻❄ bears
Espero que no. Déjennos tranquilos.
@@zamo1099Fair enough
Toomas characterization of Ukraine and Russia at the very beginning is wrong... utterly, unfairly and unrighteously wrong... the rest of the interview is moot and not to be paid attention to.
Liberal.
And a former US citizen himself as what some in the comments section have said.
Plus a good friend of George Soros too.
What country are you thinking of?
Can you give any information about this new 3year rule in attempt to stop AUSTRALIANS from leaving. I hear it's coming in soon
However; without the defense of the USA how will these countries survive? It seems like they have too many conflicts and wars over the last 100 years that would essentially have them speaking German or Russian if the USA were to leave NATO or not participate in their previous World Wars…
I think the Ukraine situation is essentially WWIII at this stage with North Koreans in Ukrainian borders and German and USA tanks inside Russian borders. Seems they rely on the U.S. taxpayer to ensure they are free and secure going forward.
Have to say, when I hear the leader of a country wasn't born there, or got extensive education in the USA or UK, I sense a plant. reminds me of the Burmese woman we were all supposed to love, who was prepped at Oxford University
He is not. He didn't do everything like the majority wanted, but he was a figurehead not the prime minister or dictator neither. He is a very relaxed man but he critically inputs still into the conversation still.
The Estonians had a diaspora who fought for our country from the outside of USSR.. and he was one of them ..
I think that Malaysia could learn a lot from Estonia. Especially with Anwar and every other politician keep on repeating the word ‘AI’ left, right and center.
Estonia is unreasonably racist and that has stunted its growth. It's a low rent Finland. Definitely chip on shoulder. Instead of building ties with Russia it pretends NATO will save its ass if it gets invaded.
Beautiful country, but the old town is vacant and touristy compared to Riga and Vilnius, which I prefer.
My favorite joke to play there is telling them to stop speaking Russian, and to either learn English or Estonian when they speak in Estonian. It's definitely for the racist types, which sadly is about half the populace now.