Afghanistan repeated Vietnam, yes. But Vietnam repeated China (& was a panicky decision by LBJ to not repeat China).
Two excellent books that capture this overlooked portion of American history are "The China Mirage" by James Bradley (more of a survey from the 1800s until the Communist takeover that uncovers facts like FDR's grandpa made the family money by selling opium in China, the China Lobby's lies to mislead US policy & more) and the best book I've read all year--"The China Mission: George Marshall's Unfinished War, 1945-1947" by Daniel Kurtz Phelan. You must interview Daniel Kurtz Phelan about Marshall's heroic effort to create peace at the end of WWII. Astonishing history.
Also you guys need a mouth off section on your site (and a site of your own period) to organize random comments on your episodes. Well a form of sorts with fields for subject, episode in reference to, and body.
Oh also Mr. Kosloff. Thank you for asking about DAOs in relation to Labor Unions on that episode you did some time recently. I felt like you were channel my previous thought of using DAOs as political Organization tools in the context of that episode and it pointed me to consider a DAO as a parallel organization to a legally registered Organization like a union or a Political Party or PAC. You are awesome for constantly trying to channel the thoughts and reactions of your viewers and, No homo, broski, I love you for it!
Episode 190: Your guest on this episode briefly touches on the period of American Currency prior to 1913. He descibes it as a wild west and uses the phrases "Bank of Illinois", "Bank of Michigan", blah blah. He then talks about his critiques of the Fed as too disconnected from democracy. And then Mr. Kosloff questions what an alternative to the current Fed would be like when we have an issue with our federally congress not being able to come to any kinda of consensus and the pool of culture-war retards from which we have to elect. He describes the Board of 7 governors and the chair as an appointed position and 12 presidents of 12 banks. Its almost like an appointed bicameral legislature. I know we have openned Senatorial Elections to direct vote by the people, but this was not always the case. The Legislatures of the Several States elected Senators to represent their respective states. What if the 12 presidents became 50 presidents and elected positions? And the 7 governors and chair remained as appointed positions? Would the original structure of bicameralism help to balance the competing needs of more democracy in the Fed whilst maintaining the technocratic voice and thought as the organization as whole makes decisions on the economy? A House of Fed to represent each State voted by the people and a Senate of Fed for monetary policy decisions appointed by Potus and confirmed by the Federal Senate.
Or is the issue with the Fed that we are in a "transitory" phase of the early 21st century as we reach a dry spell of thoughtful talent in American Policy and thus any re-tooling of the structure of the Fed a matter of policy of how this pool is filled? I.e Federal Funding of Economics degrees to qualifying students, hiring requirements for selection of appointment? And other "perimeter" tweaks? (Specifics not in stone)
Obviously, crypto is a separate aspect of reform of the Fed and could or could not be relevent to the structure of it, but is certainly a separate conversation.
How insane or functional do you guys consider these thoughts?
This concerns the finest novel I read in the 20th century, and I've read over 2 or 3 thousand in the last 50 years, I suggest it for your book show, the Great American novel Sometimes A Great Notion by Ken Kesey, it is ignored and should not be with descriptions equal to Steinbeck if not Superior from The grapes of wrath.
Hey guys, thank you from out in Albany for what you guys do. Love the show, love Rising and all.
In light of the recent results of the pilot program in California, which blew a very strong blow against conservative arguments against UBI. Additionally, here in NY Andrew Yang stands at least a realistic chance of becoming mayor of NYC. If he was successful in meaningfully improving the economic conditions of the poor in NYC, it would essentially impossible for cities like Seattle, Portland, or even Austin, to ignore. And just like with weed legalization and gay marriage there is a domino effect before the whole thing comes down. What’s more a vast number of Americans have experienced immense financial stimulus from the government.
Do you think like I am that some kind of basic income program or an equally transformative wage/labor policy could be on he horizon, or is my MATH hat from last year on a little too right.
Big fan of your podcast, keep up the great work! Discovered you from Rising, which is also fantastic. Refreshing to hear political takes that are rational and understanding of both sides of the aisle. Such a rare thing these days.
I wanted to be in front of you years ago, about me and my work at
functionsofnature.wordpress.com/. I have been very upset with the media for hiding me from you since December 2012. Very unhappy and vocal about that with them however it turns out, now is the Time for this to happen, not then.
This entire past year is a lesson on how fear is used to control you against your best interests, not to help you but to manipulate you into doing things that benefit those who are pushing fear on you.
Whenever someone in any manner tells you to fear something, you must question them to see if their specific fears are even real, if they have any basis in reality. You decide, find the facts yourself, not because someone else is pushing you to fear. You need to collect hard facts to judge for yourself before you yourself start getting caught in a Fear-Mob.
Fear is the literal mind-killer for our species. It is a dangerous and toxic emotion that hurts you, not helps you. Those who use it to spread panic, provoking hate toward others are the true danger, not fear itself. We are not meant to hide in caves from the world. We do not just face our fears, we challenge fear to fear’s face.
Walking forward while you feel fear is a crucial, necessary life skill. Fear leaves once you do."
Big fan guys! New to the substack so I hope I’m in the right place to be asking questions ha! I’m a big Tulsi supporter, she’s probably one of like four politicians I actually like. When you brought up at the end of the last episode her possibly running for the GOP spot in 2024 and how she would never win cause of that singular issue it made me want to ask the question of.. how many, or what percentage, of the GOP voters are that hardcore pro life? Tulsi is pro life on 2nd and 3rd trimesters, so it’s not like she’s completely pro choice. Sorry for the lengthy question!
Whats up guys, I love what you do! Introducing nuance into an era of retweets and soundbites. Based on your episode about Boomers, I highly recommend you read The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe. It's a book about the generations of American history and how they shape our moments of crisis (and are shaped by them). It is a fascinating approach of history told through demography, and has been highly influential on how I think about almost everything cultural/political.
Antonio Gracia Martinez said there's nothing that can point to American culture unlike France. He's obviously never seen a 1969 Camero.
Afghanistan repeated Vietnam, yes. But Vietnam repeated China (& was a panicky decision by LBJ to not repeat China).
Two excellent books that capture this overlooked portion of American history are "The China Mirage" by James Bradley (more of a survey from the 1800s until the Communist takeover that uncovers facts like FDR's grandpa made the family money by selling opium in China, the China Lobby's lies to mislead US policy & more) and the best book I've read all year--"The China Mission: George Marshall's Unfinished War, 1945-1947" by Daniel Kurtz Phelan. You must interview Daniel Kurtz Phelan about Marshall's heroic effort to create peace at the end of WWII. Astonishing history.
I am SOOO Happy to see you guys again. Until "Krystal and Sagar", I had no Truth-based, Non-partisan, comprehensive news source.
Your show gave me Hope for Humanity's survival. 🙏💕🙏
Also you guys need a mouth off section on your site (and a site of your own period) to organize random comments on your episodes. Well a form of sorts with fields for subject, episode in reference to, and body.
Oh also Mr. Kosloff. Thank you for asking about DAOs in relation to Labor Unions on that episode you did some time recently. I felt like you were channel my previous thought of using DAOs as political Organization tools in the context of that episode and it pointed me to consider a DAO as a parallel organization to a legally registered Organization like a union or a Political Party or PAC. You are awesome for constantly trying to channel the thoughts and reactions of your viewers and, No homo, broski, I love you for it!
Episode 190: Your guest on this episode briefly touches on the period of American Currency prior to 1913. He descibes it as a wild west and uses the phrases "Bank of Illinois", "Bank of Michigan", blah blah. He then talks about his critiques of the Fed as too disconnected from democracy. And then Mr. Kosloff questions what an alternative to the current Fed would be like when we have an issue with our federally congress not being able to come to any kinda of consensus and the pool of culture-war retards from which we have to elect. He describes the Board of 7 governors and the chair as an appointed position and 12 presidents of 12 banks. Its almost like an appointed bicameral legislature. I know we have openned Senatorial Elections to direct vote by the people, but this was not always the case. The Legislatures of the Several States elected Senators to represent their respective states. What if the 12 presidents became 50 presidents and elected positions? And the 7 governors and chair remained as appointed positions? Would the original structure of bicameralism help to balance the competing needs of more democracy in the Fed whilst maintaining the technocratic voice and thought as the organization as whole makes decisions on the economy? A House of Fed to represent each State voted by the people and a Senate of Fed for monetary policy decisions appointed by Potus and confirmed by the Federal Senate.
Or is the issue with the Fed that we are in a "transitory" phase of the early 21st century as we reach a dry spell of thoughtful talent in American Policy and thus any re-tooling of the structure of the Fed a matter of policy of how this pool is filled? I.e Federal Funding of Economics degrees to qualifying students, hiring requirements for selection of appointment? And other "perimeter" tweaks? (Specifics not in stone)
Obviously, crypto is a separate aspect of reform of the Fed and could or could not be relevent to the structure of it, but is certainly a separate conversation.
How insane or functional do you guys consider these thoughts?
Brigadier Francis Philip "Ted" Serong, DSO, OBE
This concerns the finest novel I read in the 20th century, and I've read over 2 or 3 thousand in the last 50 years, I suggest it for your book show, the Great American novel Sometimes A Great Notion by Ken Kesey, it is ignored and should not be with descriptions equal to Steinbeck if not Superior from The grapes of wrath.
Hey guys, thank you from out in Albany for what you guys do. Love the show, love Rising and all.
In light of the recent results of the pilot program in California, which blew a very strong blow against conservative arguments against UBI. Additionally, here in NY Andrew Yang stands at least a realistic chance of becoming mayor of NYC. If he was successful in meaningfully improving the economic conditions of the poor in NYC, it would essentially impossible for cities like Seattle, Portland, or even Austin, to ignore. And just like with weed legalization and gay marriage there is a domino effect before the whole thing comes down. What’s more a vast number of Americans have experienced immense financial stimulus from the government.
Do you think like I am that some kind of basic income program or an equally transformative wage/labor policy could be on he horizon, or is my MATH hat from last year on a little too right.
Thanks again!
Big fan of your podcast, keep up the great work! Discovered you from Rising, which is also fantastic. Refreshing to hear political takes that are rational and understanding of both sides of the aisle. Such a rare thing these days.
Yo Sagaar!!! Keep that shit comin!!! Left or right be damned. Awkward too formal brown kids for life!!!
Hey guys, just found your podcast after reading Oren Cass' most recent piece in Foreign Affairs. Great job with your interview of him!
Hey Marshall and Saagar, The Explainer is up, https://thebrotherhoodofmankind.com/the-explainer/
"A Note On Fear
I wanted to be in front of you years ago, about me and my work at
functionsofnature.wordpress.com/. I have been very upset with the media for hiding me from you since December 2012. Very unhappy and vocal about that with them however it turns out, now is the Time for this to happen, not then.
This entire past year is a lesson on how fear is used to control you against your best interests, not to help you but to manipulate you into doing things that benefit those who are pushing fear on you.
Whenever someone in any manner tells you to fear something, you must question them to see if their specific fears are even real, if they have any basis in reality. You decide, find the facts yourself, not because someone else is pushing you to fear. You need to collect hard facts to judge for yourself before you yourself start getting caught in a Fear-Mob.
Fear is the literal mind-killer for our species. It is a dangerous and toxic emotion that hurts you, not helps you. Those who use it to spread panic, provoking hate toward others are the true danger, not fear itself. We are not meant to hide in caves from the world. We do not just face our fears, we challenge fear to fear’s face.
Walking forward while you feel fear is a crucial, necessary life skill. Fear leaves once you do."
Big fan guys! New to the substack so I hope I’m in the right place to be asking questions ha! I’m a big Tulsi supporter, she’s probably one of like four politicians I actually like. When you brought up at the end of the last episode her possibly running for the GOP spot in 2024 and how she would never win cause of that singular issue it made me want to ask the question of.. how many, or what percentage, of the GOP voters are that hardcore pro life? Tulsi is pro life on 2nd and 3rd trimesters, so it’s not like she’s completely pro choice. Sorry for the lengthy question!
Check it out, discuss: https://thebom.substack.com/p/governor-ron-desantis-american-hero
Whats up guys, I love what you do! Introducing nuance into an era of retweets and soundbites. Based on your episode about Boomers, I highly recommend you read The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe. It's a book about the generations of American history and how they shape our moments of crisis (and are shaped by them). It is a fascinating approach of history told through demography, and has been highly influential on how I think about almost everything cultural/political.