Idiocracy seems to be winning. Masses of willfully low informed and shallow opinioned Americans and Europeans are ripe for Russian dissemination of lies. Thanks Jonathan for your podcasts
indeed! that is the best description of what has been happening. Shallow ppl, superficial understandings of many things, especially human behavior, politics, history. Basic stuff that the ignorami are oblivious too. A ton of willfull ignorance. They're not pulling their weight and ultimately many of us will not come to their aid when the shit hits the fan, e.g. here in the U.S., which could easily happen in the next couple years
@@SiliconCurtain I'm an European. For me, and most of others,., As a British, i considered you; one of us. Common values. Together for a peacefull, better, future. Thanks!
I noticed here in Canada Trump really is a non issure. We know he has mental problems and just think this is age related. Not to say he could do a lot of damage and we would have to look elsewhere for trade partners , probably mexico would go along the same lines.
@@David-f8e2v No bobo along with Mexico find new trading partners. Obviously you would have to ship it there. All countries do trade with other countries outside their orbit . There are other countries that want our stuff besides the yanks.
Canadian here. Trump and whoever is with him are completely ignorant of the fact that Canada is a member of the Commonwealth Realm. Does he know that he is about to challenge Great Britain now? What a tiresome idiot.
What? No. England will become the 51st state, Scotland 52nd, Wales 53rd, and each Canadian, Australian and NZ territory and province gets to remain their own state with the requisite 2 Senators and Representatives in the House by population. Your new Members of Congress will then assist in the Impeachment and removal of Trump, upon the completion of which , you will be returned to your previous sovereignty.
Thanks for many informative videos - very well spoken truth :D A play for Greenland is nothing more than an Oligarchic Grift, and here’s why: 1. U.S. Military is already big in Greenland. The U.S. maintains a significant military presence in Greenland through Thule Air Base, which features a 3,700-meter runway and over 1 million square feet of infrastructure. The base is staffed by approximately 600 troops. Annually, the U.S. allocates $150 million for operations and maintenance, with an additional $300 million expansions in 2025, including a 500-meter runway extension and enhanced radar systems. Investments in next-generation radar and satellite communications have increased surveillance range by 30%, and new facilities are being built to accommodate more personnel and equipment. The U.S. also conducts biannual joint exercises with Danish and NATO forces and dedicates 10% of the defence budget to sustainability initiatives to protect Greenland’s fragile ecosystem. These numbers highlight Thule Air Base’s pivotal role in American Arctic defence strategy amid evolving geopolitical challenges. 2. The Prize: Natural Resources Greenland is exceptionally rich in natural resources, with climate change enhancing access to its vast deposits. It holds about 80% of the world’s untapped rare earth elements, essential for smartphones and electric vehicles, alongside 500 million tons of zinc, 200 million tons of lead, and 50 million ounces of gold. Oil and natural gas exploration is expanding, with reserves estimated at 1 billion barrels of oil and 200 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Melting ice has opened new maritime routes, reducing shipping distances by up to 40% and facilitating exports. Emerging energy sectors include geothermal with a potential capacity of 300 MW and offshore wind projects projected to generate 1,000 MW. Greenland has already attracted over $10 billion in foreign investment from multinational mining and energy companies, and the island plans to develop 25 mining projects by 2030. These numbers underscore Greenland’s pivotal role in the global economy, attracting industries eager to leverage its abundant and emerging natural resources.
Masterful audio piece. It gives hope, that people already with a platform, brings forth the blatant facts, described so fluffy or even (deliberately) misinterpreted in other places. Thank You for Your effort!
The guy should have been removed from the Whitehouse in handcuffs on Jan 6th and we wouldn’t be facing the issues we are now. I shudder to think of what the future holds with Trump at the helm 😢
I've been thinking that. Well put Jono. If we are lucky, otherwise end up with a distopian cyberpunk soilent green Norm! I believe good will win and we'll progress as a species.
Hey America, regular Canadian guy here, another reason I don't want to join America is that Canada has firemen that wouldn't allow a city to burn down. We use water, foam and educated men to put out fires. If America wants to be absorbed by Canada we would be happy to fight your fires for you. Joining Canada could supply you with educated professionals and save you from burning to the ground. As always America we are calmly inviting you to a better life, join Canada and you too will know the peace of an unarmed and unburnt home.
Don’t worry, as an American we don’t want Canada. Canada has too many liberals. Trump is trolling. California is as liberal as Canada. That’s why Canada joining the united states won’t happen.
@@MrBudgiejoesorry you are wrong to set a fix image for ALL President. You just need to deal an uncommon politician now. If you understand how America politic work, the President doesn’t have power to start the war solely. So, I don’t know what you worry about. Canadian should think about secure the border, don’t rely on America economically and militarily. America needs an equal partner.
excellent explanation about DJT's vision of economics vs what actually just happened over the past 30 yrs which was the greatest growth period in human history, making the US and Europe tremendously wealthy, and in more ways than one. DJT's team in their first four yrs also showed profound ignorance about how anything works! And that vision of his now, re great powers and economics being capped, is the opposite of the american-dream and he will lose support sooo soo much over this next few years. I really dn't think the GOP can survive.
Thank you Jonathan! It’s said that whatever happens in North America will determine the fate of Europe, and this recalls 250 years of history. The 1755 invasion of Quebec by the British was an historic event: ruclips.net/video/Osj47uHJkUs/видео.htmlsi=xoD8nQYAfPvzEgwB
Jonathan, you are giving them too much credit! They don't know history, they don't know what article 5 is, and I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think they have your analytical mind 😂😂😂
LOL. Sure. Remember, all of the things Trump says are just his bluster and negotiating tactics. None of this is real. It is all a joke. Everything will be OK.
Insanity is what was to be expected but what is unexpected is the type of outreach being exhibited. He really makes it difficult to ignore and they certainly do know how to take over the headlines. I am hoping for the majority of sensible Americans and people around the world to push back. George Carlin had it figured out! ruclips.net/user/shorts3SM_SVSHaRo?si=jtON4JpIsBQXOP4_ So true!
George Carlin was a whiny, petulant child that did nothing to put right all the many failings he saw in life. No end to the benefits of an individual that can with humor point out what everyone already knows. When you say the word majority, you understand that that is what voted Trump into office, yes? Not only the Electoral College, but a majority of Americans.
Admiring yuor lucidity. Pleased of your dialectics They are struggeling to push the World in anarchy; but just to command themselfs! A kind of New, basic, Feudal lawless! But! It will survive the epic naration. If we have not enought force to contrast them. So, the future generation will rise the better world. Well,, let do our best now! Whatever It costs .
by definition, the cost is meaningless, bcuz unless we prevail, we'll have NOTHING., i.e no freedom. Clearly we will put all our assets into prevailing.
Thank you Jonathan. Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Lady Ferguson explains how radical Islamification is happening. Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Lady Ferguson explains how Islam is becoming dominant.
Don’t be fooled. Trumps negotiating technique is rattle the opposition with threats and bellicose outbursts, thereby improving the deal when the negotiating starts.
but it's a piss-poor technique bcuz it appears like negotiating from a weak-nation's position, when in reality the U.S. wasn't/isn't in a weak positions in the particular affairs. DJT really IS starting to look like a Manchurian-candidate. I worked in intell-, and something honestly does not smell right.
@ No, he comes across as the big bully… “I better get a good deal, or else you’ve got trouble”. Like I’ll take it by force, or I’ll hit you with economic sanctions, or…. It’s about establishing a position of power at the negotiating table by talking big before you get there! Its a standard practice negotiating technique used my many. It’s nothing new. He just puts his own spin on it. And I’ll bet he knows exactly how crazy it sounds and that it will go down like a bucket of sick with the other leaders.
"Sanctity of sovereign borders"? And the violation of that principle ended or was first violated ijn 2014? BS. That principle was first expressed in the Covenant of the League of Nations but didn't last long. It was reaffirmed and strenghtened by the United Nations, but there have been more than a hundred wars between and within nations since the end of WW2.
Quite literally, the only defender of NATO countries is the USA. So he is correct if the USA invaded a NATO country, it would be US army versus US marines or maybe US Navy?
You sound like you finally lost your mind😅 if it's the end of the rules-based system then it's completely the end of Britain the EU Germany and France they have no place in it they are too weak geographically compromised and small lacking a natural resource base to survive Russia will be devoured by China an American take what it wishes so if this is the end of the rules based system it is absolutely the end of Russia
not at all. At this point, at a key sensitive moment in global affairs, DJT really is starting to look like a Manchurian-candidate! Yes, really. Ppl who support him & who cannot comprehend this idea are incompetent or ignorant
This was about as insightful and coherent as what one would expect from a pub patron. Oblivious to strategic Chinese presence on both sides of the Panama Canal, and growing Chinese interests in Greenland? Or to the US concerns that have been ignored for years by supposed US allies, not entirely unlike those about Nord Stream? Trump has many issues, and his style is buffoonish, but the 'analysis' on this channel is a joke.
@@GreenishSloth Sloth? Is that a reference to your brain acuity? Called Fink a drunk boozer here after that lucid, brilliant analysis of his, makes the joke on you. Mr Sloth.
@@777nydia1 LOL. Such a brilliant analysis without a mention of Chinese presence surrounding the Panama Canal and growing Chinese dual-use interests in Greenland... Clueless.
yeaaah, u r the slothful one, in how you're conceptualizing things. Nordstream was an actual reliance on a bonafide actively violent enemy who'd shown paranoid/violent attitudes for many many decades. China is a real problem but the U.S. and europe have not been ignoring that
@@GreenishSloth - Dear Sloth: are you saying that Panama/Canada/Greenland must choose between a tyrannical USA or a tyrannical China? If that is the case then why not choose China for a change. No one will support this new “Ugly America” approach. You are on your own. Go ahead - invade Canada! I’d love to see you guys try. It went poorly for you the last time.
Idiocracy seems to be winning.
Masses of willfully low informed and shallow opinioned Americans and Europeans are ripe for Russian dissemination of lies.
Thanks Jonathan for your podcasts
Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people
- H. L. Mencken
indeed! that is the best description of what has been happening. Shallow ppl, superficial understandings of many things, especially human behavior, politics, history. Basic stuff that the ignorami are oblivious too. A ton of willfull ignorance. They're not pulling their weight and ultimately many of us will not come to their aid when the shit hits the fan, e.g. here in the U.S., which could easily happen in the next couple years
Thanks for this one. So important...
👍👍👍
@@SiliconCurtain I'm an European. For me, and most of others,., As a British, i considered you; one of us. Common values. Together for a peacefull, better, future. Thanks!
Thanks Johnathan for the update ,insanity
is putting it mildly … 💙💛💙
I noticed here in Canada Trump really is a non issure. We know he has mental problems and just think this is age related. Not to say he could do a lot of damage and we would have to look elsewhere for trade partners , probably mexico would go along the same lines.
Sure replace your biggest trading partner with Mexico. Oh how will you ship to mexico?
@@David-f8e2v No bobo along with Mexico find new trading partners. Obviously you would have to ship it there. All countries do trade with other countries outside their orbit . There are other countries that want our stuff besides the yanks.
Canadian here. Trump and whoever is with him are completely ignorant of the fact that Canada is a member of the Commonwealth Realm. Does he know that he is about to challenge Great Britain now? What a tiresome idiot.
What? No. England will become the 51st state, Scotland 52nd, Wales 53rd, and each Canadian, Australian and NZ territory and province gets to remain their own state with the requisite 2 Senators and Representatives in the House by population. Your new Members of Congress will then assist in the Impeachment and removal of Trump, upon the completion of which , you will be returned to your previous sovereignty.
He’s a dumb schmuck.
you know it"s a joke, right? they do still have those in canada? or did you export everyone funny to america back in the 80's?
I take my hat off to Jonathan Fink's analyses!
You've got a hat ?😶
Thank you, Johnathon. Love from 🇨🇦. But there's not a snowballs chance in hell. 😂
Thanks for many informative videos - very well spoken truth :D
A play for Greenland is nothing more than an Oligarchic Grift, and here’s why:
1. U.S. Military is already big in Greenland.
The U.S. maintains a significant military presence in Greenland through Thule Air Base, which features a 3,700-meter runway and over 1 million square feet of infrastructure. The base is staffed by approximately 600 troops. Annually, the U.S. allocates $150 million for operations and maintenance, with an additional $300 million expansions in 2025, including a 500-meter runway extension and enhanced radar systems. Investments in next-generation radar and satellite communications have increased surveillance range by 30%, and new facilities are being built to accommodate more personnel and equipment. The U.S. also conducts biannual joint exercises with Danish and NATO forces and dedicates 10% of the defence budget to sustainability initiatives to protect Greenland’s fragile ecosystem. These numbers highlight Thule Air Base’s pivotal role in American Arctic defence strategy amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
2. The Prize: Natural Resources
Greenland is exceptionally rich in natural resources, with climate change enhancing access to its vast deposits. It holds about 80% of the world’s untapped rare earth elements, essential for smartphones and electric vehicles, alongside 500 million tons of zinc, 200 million tons of lead, and 50 million ounces of gold. Oil and natural gas exploration is expanding, with reserves estimated at 1 billion barrels of oil and 200 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Melting ice has opened new maritime routes, reducing shipping distances by up to 40% and facilitating exports. Emerging energy sectors include geothermal with a potential capacity of 300 MW and offshore wind projects projected to generate 1,000 MW. Greenland has already attracted over $10 billion in foreign investment from multinational mining and energy companies, and the island plans to develop 25 mining projects by 2030. These numbers underscore Greenland’s pivotal role in the global economy, attracting industries eager to leverage its abundant and emerging natural resources.
NO Channel better than Silicon.. Intelligent, Eloquent.
Masterful audio piece. It gives hope, that people already with a platform, brings forth the blatant facts, described so fluffy or even (deliberately) misinterpreted in other places. Thank You for Your effort!
A great commentary, Jonathon!
This world is in a new order of madness, it seems. On all fronts. And Trump will be the new epicenter. Yikes! 😮
Well articulated
What I learned from Mr. Trump: The key to successful management lies in how to properly delegate blame.
Insanity rules and we all let that happen to ourselves and every body else ?? That would be insane too !
Great insight, Jonathan!
it sure dosnt look good for Ukraine when trump saying he wants to be Putin 2.0
The guy should have been removed from the Whitehouse in handcuffs on Jan 6th and we wouldn’t be facing the issues we are now. I shudder to think of what the future holds with Trump at the helm 😢
@@MrBudgiejoe well maybe it's time to finally use that second amendment of theirs for more than just recreation
Excellent, as always!! Thank you Johnathan!!!! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!
I've been thinking that. Well put Jono. If we are lucky, otherwise end up with a distopian cyberpunk soilent green Norm! I believe good will win and we'll progress as a species.
Hey America, regular Canadian guy here, another reason I don't want to join America is that Canada has firemen that wouldn't allow a city to burn down. We use water, foam and educated men to put out fires. If America wants to be absorbed by Canada we would be happy to fight your fires for you. Joining Canada could supply you with educated professionals and save you from burning to the ground. As always America we are calmly inviting you to a better life, join Canada and you too will know the peace of an unarmed and unburnt home.
Don’t worry, as an American we don’t want Canada. Canada has too many liberals. Trump is trolling. California is as liberal as Canada. That’s why Canada joining the united states won’t happen.
@@mwang688Presidents really shouldn’t troll. It’s nieve and possibly very dangerous from someone holding such an important position 😮
Your whole country was burning down, I smelled the smoke here in New York every day, turn off the news
@@MrBudgiejoesorry you are wrong to set a fix image for ALL President. You just need to deal an uncommon politician now. If you understand how America politic work, the President doesn’t have power to start the war solely. So, I don’t know what you worry about. Canadian should think about secure the border, don’t rely on America economically and militarily. America needs an equal partner.
@@mwang688 You are clearly not American...or Canadian...so move on with your erroneous comment
Your end comment is pretty chilling!
Just imagine how bad it will get once he's actually been inaugurated as the 47th POTUS.
excellent explanation about DJT's vision of economics vs what actually just happened over the past 30 yrs which was the greatest growth period in human history, making the US and Europe tremendously wealthy, and in more ways than one. DJT's team in their first four yrs also showed profound ignorance about how anything works! And that vision of his now, re great powers and economics being capped, is the opposite of the american-dream and he will lose support sooo soo much over this next few years. I really dn't think the GOP can survive.
Thank you Jonathan! It’s said that whatever happens in North America will determine the fate of Europe, and this recalls 250 years of history. The 1755 invasion of Quebec by the British was an historic event: ruclips.net/video/Osj47uHJkUs/видео.htmlsi=xoD8nQYAfPvzEgwB
Jonathan, you are giving them too much credit! They don't know history, they don't know what article 5 is, and I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think they have your analytical mind 😂😂😂
The American people and Congress won't allow Trump the latitude to create havoc on the world stage.
LOL. Sure. Remember, all of the things Trump says are just his bluster and negotiating tactics. None of this is real. It is all a joke. Everything will be OK.
Let us hope so! Any guarantees?
Does Trump not realise he may turn allies towards China as alternative superpower.
no apology required, we all think WTF
Trump's actions will make it less likely he will get a good deal from anything he wants from Canada or Greenland
Insanity is what was to be expected but what is unexpected is the type of outreach being exhibited. He really makes it difficult to ignore and they certainly do know how to take over the headlines. I am hoping for the majority of sensible Americans and people around the world to push back. George Carlin had it figured out! ruclips.net/user/shorts3SM_SVSHaRo?si=jtON4JpIsBQXOP4_
So true!
George Carlin was a whiny, petulant child that did nothing to put right all the many failings he saw in life. No end to the benefits of an individual that can with humor point out what everyone already knows. When you say the word majority, you understand that that is what voted Trump into office, yes? Not only the Electoral College, but a majority of Americans.
I fully agree with what you say.
Thanks Jonathan 🙂
Admiring yuor lucidity. Pleased of your dialectics
They are struggeling to push the World in anarchy; but just to command themselfs! A kind of New, basic, Feudal lawless! But! It will survive the epic naration. If we have not enought force to contrast them.
So, the future generation will rise the better world. Well,, let do our best now! Whatever It costs .
by definition, the cost is meaningless, bcuz unless we prevail, we'll have NOTHING., i.e no freedom. Clearly we will put all our assets into prevailing.
The British Don't do Insurrection!
I seem to remember a Guy.....
Thank you Jonathan. Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Lady Ferguson explains how radical Islamification is happening. Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Lady Ferguson explains how Islam is becoming dominant.
Heaven forbid any sort of Trump success. What a game plan.
Yo gansta J, did you just drop da F-bomb......lol
Wealth creation? Wealth extraction?
Your spicy insight is useful, Jonathan.
🤍Love🤍this🤍video🤍
A 'mean and selfish' view; what did you expect from Trump?
Don’t be fooled. Trumps negotiating technique is rattle the opposition with threats and bellicose outbursts, thereby improving the deal when the negotiating starts.
but it's a piss-poor technique bcuz it appears like negotiating from a weak-nation's position, when in reality the U.S. wasn't/isn't in a weak positions in the particular affairs. DJT really IS starting to look like a Manchurian-candidate. I worked in intell-, and something honestly does not smell right.
@ No, he comes across as the big bully… “I better get a good deal, or else you’ve got trouble”. Like I’ll take it by force, or I’ll hit you with economic sanctions, or…. It’s about establishing a position of power at the negotiating table by talking big before you get there! Its a standard practice negotiating technique used my many. It’s nothing new. He just puts his own spin on it. And I’ll bet he knows exactly how crazy it sounds and that it will go down like a bucket of sick with the other leaders.
Goofy. Gotta go now.
Divide and conquer.
"Sanctity of sovereign borders"? And the violation of that principle ended or was first violated ijn 2014? BS.
That principle was first expressed in the Covenant of the League of Nations but didn't last long. It was reaffirmed and strenghtened by the United Nations, but there have been more than a hundred wars between and within nations since the end of WW2.
🌻🔱🤗🥰🦄
Poor Ukraine... It's ally America has turned into Russia 😂
And Panama
Quite literally, the only defender of NATO countries is the USA. So he is correct if the USA invaded a NATO country, it would be US army versus US marines or maybe US Navy?
You sound like you finally lost your mind😅 if it's the end of the rules-based system then it's completely the end of Britain the EU Germany and France they have no place in it they are too weak geographically compromised and small lacking a natural resource base to survive Russia will be devoured by China an American take what it wishes so if this is the end of the rules based system it is absolutely the end of Russia
Canada cannot become the fifty first state of the US, as Australia's already claimed that honour.
The UK is our aging parent who needs to move back in with her favourite child. Don't worry. We have room for all of you.
Bull. There’s only one country in the American sphere that has maintained its independence and that’s Australia.
Remember all of those times you trashed talked Harris and how horrible she was? Welcome to the Empire.
Nobody takes Trumps bluster seriously, except maybe you. I appreciate everything you do, but taking Trump seriously is a fools errand.
TDS
not at all. At this point, at a key sensitive moment in global affairs, DJT really is starting to look like a Manchurian-candidate! Yes, really. Ppl who support him & who cannot comprehend this idea are incompetent or ignorant
This was about as insightful and coherent as what one would expect from a pub patron. Oblivious to strategic Chinese presence on both sides of the Panama Canal, and growing Chinese interests in Greenland? Or to the US concerns that have been ignored for years by supposed US allies, not entirely unlike those about Nord Stream? Trump has many issues, and his style is buffoonish, but the 'analysis' on this channel is a joke.
@@GreenishSloth Sloth? Is that a reference to your brain acuity? Called Fink a drunk boozer here after that lucid, brilliant analysis of his, makes the joke on you. Mr Sloth.
@@777nydia1 LOL. Such a brilliant analysis without a mention of Chinese presence surrounding the Panama Canal and growing Chinese dual-use interests in Greenland... Clueless.
yeaaah, u r the slothful one, in how you're conceptualizing things. Nordstream was an actual reliance on a bonafide actively violent enemy who'd shown paranoid/violent attitudes for many many decades. China is a real problem but the U.S. and europe have not been ignoring that
@@GreenishSloth - Dear Sloth: are you saying that Panama/Canada/Greenland must choose between a tyrannical USA or a tyrannical China? If that is the case then why not choose China for a change. No one will support this new “Ugly America” approach. You are on your own. Go ahead - invade Canada! I’d love to see you guys try. It went poorly for you the last time.
But far less of a joke than your clownish incoming president.