Certain trends threaten the very existence of Western nation states that we have taken for granted for the past several hundred years.
A friend once told me a story that occurred just prior to the 1967 Six Day War. Israel took a group of officers and tasked them with determining what Israel needs to do to win the upcoming war with Egypt, Syria and other Arab states. Egypt’s Nasser had been on the warpath and the only question was when hostilities would begin. The officers determined that the most important task for Israel was to wipe out Egypt’s air force. Without air cover, all of the invading armies would be open to attack. Israel determined the optimal moment to attack and preemptively wiped out Egypt’s Russian-supplied air force. The outcome was that after six days, Israel had added the Sinai peninsula, the West Bank, and the Golan Heights.
If the U.S. were to take a bunch of geniuses and similarly lock them in a room and ask what the West needs to do to remain viable, it would probably make some very important observations and suggestions. Two might include the following:
The first would be to get birth rates up. One of the major drivers for bringing in large numbers of illegal aliens and causing social instability, increased crime and lower wages is because the locals are not producing enough kids. All Western countries other than Israel are well under the accepted 2.1 children per woman for the population size to remain as is. In the U.S., all of the growth in population is due to uncontrolled immigration. More people entered the U.S. via the southern border than were born in U.S. hospitals last year. Let that sink in. Governments have very few real buttons to push to make the people bring more babies into the world. Sure, they can offer tax breaks and subsidize education and other expenses. But the prospect of not sleeping for a few years and changing one’s life patterns may simply outweigh any potential handouts. Increased religiosity tends to lead to more children. Ultraorthodox Bnei Brak is one of the poorest cities in Israel and it also is home to the largest average family size in the country. The final way to get the people to make more children is to create an economic and security environment where people feel comfortable bringing more children into the world. The parents’ income can cover expenses and war and famine seem distant. The Baby Boom period included incredible post-war confidence.
Another recommendation is dealing with Islam. I remember after 9/11, there were discussions as to whether American Muslims themselves could police their brethren to prevent “radicalization” and future attacks. Based on continuing attacks by Islamic terrorists and the never-ending anti-Israel and anti-Western protests that often turn violent, the answer is no. Like most religions, Islam would appear not to be monolithic. I can attest that when we traveled to Dubai last year, we were treated with respect and kindness. Israelis are not welcome in many Muslim countries, and even the ones that do have relations with Israel are often quite unfriendly. Egypt and Jordan have never been major vacation destinations for Israelis, except for southern Sinai which has very good scuba diving. Israelis used to flock to Turkey; today, there are no flights between the countries, and their leader is Hamas’ biggest cheerleader. What will be the future of Islam and the West? […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
