Robert Smallbone: Having a Plan B for Finances, Location, and Energy is Crucial

In this Palisades Gold Radio episode, host Tom Bodrovics invites Robert Smallbone from the Contrarian Capitalist Substack to discuss his concerns about the current state of affairs in the UK, particularly regarding protests, free speech, and political shifts towards left-wing ideologies. They also delve into topics such as energy policies, hate speech legislation, monetary history, and property investment. Smallbone shares apprehensions over the UK government's handling of protests and free speech inconsistencies, touching on the complexity of defining offensive content. He emphasizes the significance of planning ahead, using the analogy of food shopping and dinner planning for strategic life decisions, and shares his personal experience living in Mexico. The conversation then focuses on energy policies and their potential impact on costs, with Smallbone expressing concern over the UK's reliance on imported energy and the government's renewable energy focus versus nuclear power for base load energy. He criticizes the halting of oil and gas licenses in Scotland and advocates for nuclear energy as a sustainable solution for achieving energy independence and security. Smallbone also discusses his frustrations with societal prioritization of eco-friendliness over practicality, using England's lack of grid infrastructure as an example. He challenges negative perceptions of nuclear power and emphasizes the importance of being well-informed about energy systems and subsidies. Robert reflects on the significance of understanding monetary history and the potential financial repercussions of current inflationary policies, recalling monetary crises throughout history. He encourages listeners to study financial history and advocates for owning gold, silver, and potentially Bitcoin as a means of protection against potential monetary crises and inflation. The discussion also covers property investment strategies and the importance of buying property at the right time with consideration for interest rates and their impact on real estate investments. Timestamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:45 - UK & Crazy Politics5:32 - Social Media Police9:43 - Having Backup Plans14:25 - Energy Policy Nonsense22:06 - Green Energy Problems24:16 - Subsidies & Real Costs28:10 - Monetary History & Cycles38:24 - Diversification & Property43:55 - Interest Rates & Cuts46:14 - Seek Solutions52:44 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode * Smallbone expresses concerns over UK protests, free speech inconsistencies, and energy policies. * He advocates for nuclear energy, financial preparations, and being well-informed about subsidies. * The importance of monetary history education and gold/silver ownership as a protective measure. Guest Links:Website: https://contrariancapitalist.substack.com/ Robert Smallbone, an unconventional thinker advocating for liberty and freedom, invites you to visit The Contrarian Capitalist Substack. Through discussions on macroeconomics, geopolitics, and metals, he introduces alternative viewpoints, offering potential solutions to the complexities of life and the world's chaos. His primary objective is to assist readers in seeking solutions and consider their Plan B strategies effectively.