Nationalize the Gold Mines?

 In this episode, Doug answers a range of questions from members of the file. Topics covered include concerns over potential gold mine nationalization in Canada, the state of Battle Bank, investment opportunities in Uruguay's real estate market, Doug's 'casey free ride' investment principle, and potential internal chaos in Brazil. Doug also touches on the rise of evangelical Christianity, prohibition of usury in Islam, and the idea of opening a Rick's Cafe in unstable regions. The session concludes with Doug's humorous take on speculative investments in lunar exploration and a brief discussion about the adaptation of his novels for film.

00:00 Introduction and Membership Information

00:16 Canada's Gold Reserves and Potential Nationalization

04:02 Battle Bank's Promissory Note Offering

08:05 Real Estate Investment in Uruguay

11:22 The Casey Free Ride Principle

18:30 Global Perception of Americans

21:59 Obama's Aura vs. Trump's International Image

22:50 Religious Conflicts and Prohibitions

28:05 Lunar Exploration: Investment or Gamble?

29:31 Opening a Rick's Cafe in Nicaragua or Venezuela

34:34 Turning Books into Movies

38:07 Potential Chaos in Brazil

40:28 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead