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