Major European Powers Lean Right in Recent Elections || Peter Zeihan 

I enjoy Z-man, but he is one of the rainbow people so he is likely involved in other kinds of ‘packing harder’…

@@BuddyLee23 Do you find yourself often preoccupied about this kind of "packing"? Do you often feel... like being in a closet?

Hahaha

Trumpism trounces Europe, PZ gives his usual condescending short shrift.

@@BuddyLee23 rainbow people? What do you mean?

😂… word!

This kind of hurried packing is sometimes why ppl accidentally get caught with guns in their luggage. In the US at least.

@@tjk3430 funny thing is.. once back in the late 1980s I noticed on arrival that I had my pistol with me in my briefcase after the flight..

​@@tjk3430 I'm Canadian but I showed up for a flight to Australia with a handful of rifle bullets in the top of my carry-on once. So that was awkward.

@@luvirini Ha! Oh those pre 9/11 days.

I like Peter, but this is Phish fan behavior

Utah's own Cotopaxi

I thought it was Teddy Fresh for a moment 😂

It's rainbow-esque.

We just saw conclusive evidence of PZ's frugality.

He basically said, the politicians the people are allowed to elect, have no power. The power rests with the unelected bureaucrats. This is why 17.5 million Britons voted to leave.

You weren’t paying attention during Brexit?!

And you had a vote in the Referendum? Scary.

Yes and no, the people "with power" are elected through a longer chain of national onto European level declarations -> European council ​@@billlansdell7225

It was useful info to me. I'm uninformed when it comes to Prime Minister vs President (we don't have a PM in the US).

oh come on, it was an affectation. I like him and the info but there is an element of ''showmanship'' in a lot of his vids.

his good looks dont hurt him eiher

@@greabo9544 well obviously. its youtube dude.

Totally...... something is unsettling about the tightness of those pants though.

You see this as a skill? In most parts of the civilized world it is considered disrespect of your audience.

It makes me dizzy

Gave first dislike to Peter in two years. What's next. Making a video while sitting on the toilet ?

😂 I just received second piece of evidence that he grew up on an apple orchard the way he packs. The first is the steady position he holds the camera in/exactly the position before an apple is grabbed. 🇨🇦🚀

​@@octitawhythisnameistaken How long would you last picking apples with Peter in his family orchard? As a film production degree grad may I say I watched this unique video without the sound?

I watch PZ every day, and I’m sure he’s very busy, but he’s not that busy. Also this looks staged like he’s getting ready to promote that bag on the bed.

👆🏾 Comment of the day 😂

Hahaha that's good... My my he was packing in a hurry was he not? Don't want to miss the boat lol

Gotta get out before the Far Right gets in, eh Peter?

scaling? Rappelling! Aussie style!

He is more like the actual Jack Ryan

As is hiking to the top of a mountain to do it.

It is easy if you are just making stuff up.

It's all staged. Guy is an intellectual charlatan. Right about enough things to convince you he's right about everything.

🫣🤣🤣🤣

The video wasn't about the why, but about the what now.

@@jonlittle5032 It's important the why is avoided.

@@gagamba9198 I didn't say it wasn't important. It just isn't the focus of this video.

​@@jonlittle5032 He did make a video about why the other day and he still avoided the topic entirely.

@@Danne1886 He doesn't work for you, and that isn't the focus of his thoughts. Make your own video.

The growing Russian threat? Trying to meet them in a liberal manner backfired, so back to stern positioning and re-arming.

He said the "Major European Powers". 😉

@@passais ok yes that is true lol

Belgium is weird.

@@passais So he didn't mention Austria where the FPÖ is the strongest party for the first time (with just above 25% though so far from having a majority).

😂😂

Haha!

Nah let's see what he's packing...

Trumpism trounces Europe, PZ gives his usual condescending short shrift.

Lol so far

Hahaha Hey Peter here taking a massive dump but I wanted to (straining groan) talk about...

Spoiler! that is the plan for his next video

I bought extras for other cables. You'd be shocked how much little things like that make a difference, when travel is a significant part of your life. My bags have everything organized and wrapped in ties, bands and ziplock bags. I am not that person at home. But I am when on the road. Also...totally sympathize with that move he did - shoving a bundle of old laundry on top of your shoes. Been there.

PZ's points are rather slip shod more often than not

Might of misspoke and meant France. Macron is up in 2027.

He meant France.

​@@gawkingtimetraveler1704 Macron just called a snap election so he'll be out next month

@@johnw9038 Wrong. Listen to the video again.

4. You hate big

no, just one of those. if you support all 3 you're EXTREME ULTRA ULTRA FAR RIGHT

5. You are dumb enough to vote for people and parties with economic ties to Russia and think the right way to fix immigration is to vote people who do not offer any clear coherent solutions outside of taking a hatchet to the issue. But that doesn't make one right, but it does point to having their head far up one's ass.

You depict basic right, with far right you remove some woman and gay rights but it might be in your "family unit" package

Mostly he said hard right, which is fair. He also calls AOC an idiot Socialist.

Exactly, calling people whi are centre or centre right "far right/hard right " is the left media play book

The woke left are nuts

No. It's a normalisation of various right-wing parties increasingly shifting further right, relying more on populist policies. Brexit and Trump started this trend. Centrist and left-wing parties call them the "far right" partly to appeal to voters, but also because it's becoming more true as time passes. RN (in France) have actually shifted away from their more extreme stuff, bucking the trend somewhat.

Can I ask you a genuine question? Do you honestly believe this, or just say it because you know that being hard right is unpalatable to most people? As an Anarchist I am well aware that I am harrrrd left. And that a moderate social democrat (at least from the perspective of a millennial) like Bernie Sanders or Jeremy Corbyn is viewed as left even though I view them as moderate centre left. Thatcherite/Reganite Neo-lberalism is the centre ground economically and social liberalism is the centre ground. Right wing is social conservatism and patriotism. Hard right is ethno nationalism, isolationist nativism, and oligarchic capitalism economically. Far right is nazism, racial supremacy and authoritarian dictatorship. These are fairly well established understandings, so I am genuinely curious (I am really not trying to trap you) are you ashamed of being hard right and of hard-right politics like the AFD and want to re-brand it? Or is it that something you say publicly, but are actually proud of being hard right? Or something else? I am aware being an anarchist and hard left is unpalatable to most people and am not ashamed of it and would not bother trying to make the argument that Anarchists are not hard left, but I do see some on the hard right trying to make that argument about the parties they support and I am always curious as to why

​@@fndthousing I'm not interested in a long conversation, but since you seem genuinely interested, I'll take a quick stab at this. As a conservative, the vast majority of almost everyone I'm aware of who is right-of-center would fit your definition of right wing (which used to be center, as he stated) but this same group is lambasted constantly by leftist media and many on the left, generally, as hard-right or far-right (again, your definitions). I believe the media does so with the intent of achieving their desired political outcomes. Not many people would knowingly vote for the racist candidate. I know they exist, but I don't think I've ever met someone who is far-right.

And should be done... recently, he got things less than 💯

@@xavermooshammer4816omg….hes human

@@surfdocer103 You are looking at it from a wrong angle on that. He is human and therefor we should be able to forgive a couple of mistakes, but we should still expect high quality, when that's what he is trying to provide.

Or you pills. He's a fit American so OF COURSE he is on Medication.

@@darthkek1953 They could be vitamins and supplements. I'm in my 30s and take vitamins, although with all the pill bottles it does look like a bunch of medications.

I'm saying he grew up on an orchard as we have seen him walking through one in Colorado.

@@darthkek1953 Pretty sure that Peter has allergies. From what I've observed of his symptoms as they appear in his videos, that seems to me the likeliest probability. Unfortunate, for a guy who loves hiking and the outdoors as much as he does.

I agree. I can’t focus because I keep laughing

or while taking a shi...nevermind

Gross , no .

I'm sure he's fit, but really no thanks.

😮

I was thinking still more mundane: Peter making a video while folding clothes.

Well the thing is they kind of are pretty close. From deporting immigrants, even legal, as evidenced by the AfD leaked meeting.

Not wanting your country to be overwhelmed by foreign invaders from vastly different cultures is now "far-right".

No. The hard right in Europe are openly racist, xenophobic and will introduce insular policies that contract European countries. The only thing is they need to bring people in from the centre right and the centre to get anywhere near power. So they will use softer tones and appeal to these wider groups once their hard right support base is established.

Everyone to the left of Paul Pot is now far-right, didnt you know?

lol I know right, who would have known that gentle granny at the end of the street was a hard right fanatic?

Oooooh I knowrite??!!! Peter is just so...dreamy! I only have 5 more posts to get my PZ Super-Simp pin to go next to my profile name so everyone knows what a fan I am too! I wonder what Peter is going to wear tomorrow!! 🤩🥰

Mass immigration only serves elites (who own the politicians), as more population floats raw GDP and keeps modern Western Ponzi scheme economies going. But its the common man that suffers the consequences, such as higher crime, devaluing of wages, erosion of culture, inflation of housing costs, etc.

Zeihan thinks that's good demographics while China and Russia have bad demographics. It's just bio-slop.

I was thinking the same thing the entire time. Feels like he is about to flee a Gestapo raid on his hotel room. I expected a Jason Bourne style booby trap from that orange water bottle.

Hahahaha! You win the internet today!😂❤

Other than dumb boomers. On Facebook. No one knows Peter. No one cares. Nor should they. He’s a master of nothing and decent at spinning the story his way.

U have to be a stupid meta boomer to watch and digest this no questions asked.

Screw "climate change" due to "man-made CO2 emissions" and "the science", eh?

He shouldn't be wearing a bright red shirt if he wants to keep a low profile😂

Is it the sum of those fears?

Immigrants always pull up the ladder behind them, you see yourself as exceptions because you’re the good kind right?

🫡

I understand you. To many young men from a particular religion of peace.

@@captainchaoscow nailed it

Trumpism trounces Europe, PZ gives his usual condescending short shrift.

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I thought the same!

Yep. I was trying to figured out the manufacturer.

If you weren't Canadian and lived in Europe you would see why this shift happened

@@SyntaxErr19287 lived in the UK for the last few years until 2022 and I totally understand. Paris and London both sucked for very visible reasons.

​@1lonecanadian Paris is the most disgusting city ive ever seen. And I've been to Baltimore.

This development has its limits, because there are not enough idiots in the EU for the right to get very far.

Get your popcorn ready 🍿

In October. And I can already tell you the CDU is going to win and probably form a coalition with either FDP, Greens and maybe even SPD. This will definitely lead to more fervent support to Ukraine from Germany.

Why let facts get in the way?

@@lucabaki The SPD/Grens went way harder on supporting Ukraine than the CDU, who hasnt done much of anything after 2014. Only reason the CDU would be more fervent to support Ukraine would be to fix that point of shame.

@@lucabaki I don't think the CDU are very keen on sending more equipment and money to Ukraine, but the general consensus is that the Ukranian people must be helped some way or the other and that Putin's claim on Ukraine is illegitimate. Anyways. If the CDU comes back as the strongest party as you point out they will form a coalition with the Greens or SPD. It will not really consider the AFD, even though they would have the majority in the house. FDP I guess will have not enough seats to be really a choice that makes sense... sadly sound liberal values are not valued any more in Germany. Most are "against capitalism" or whatever... So voting CDU is basically voting for the Green party, which will anger a LOT of people, as the Green party is the root cause many are voting conservative CDU and AFD. If I were the CDU leadership in that case I would rather not do a coalition at all, if the AFD is really no possibility than to pick any of the hated current leading parties.

Peter said IF the National Party doesn't do well in France's upcoming parliamentary elections, THEN it would demonstrate the swing to the right in the EU Parliament is a flash in the pan.

Flabbergasted that someone would listen to Farage AGAIN

The right got less votes than last time in both Sweden and Denmark. (Finland aswell.)

Brexit Islam colonialism

Idk where you got Denmark, Netherlands and Portugal from. The right literally lost EU elections in all those. Aside from France and Germany, the right wing has either stagnated or declined.

Packing with Peter.😆😆

He always discloses his location. I can't think of a video where he didn't say which state he's in. Why does it matter which hotel room he was in days ago? I don't see what he has to do with "Witness Protection".

Must have been spoiled to have such an expensive backpack as a kid

Vivid colours for a bubbly person 🎉with a higher than average intelligence and information. ❤ What’s not to like?

It's a cotopaxi and actually new and kind of expensive

@@michaelyb809 I looked at Cotopaxi and actually liked their products; I need a new backpack and I’m sure the kids would love them too.

​@@AllDayEDC My instant thought, spoiled kid😂

Given the actual demographics, that makes no sense. Are you saying there are vastly more 16-18 year olds than Boomers and Gen Xers?

@@jonlittle5032 Usually the young tend left. They get deluged with all the propaganda in school. The German young people unexpectedly voted right.

16 years old aren’t allowed to vote in France.

@@jonlittle5032 it means the teens normally are democrats because they have not worked or paid taxes. it wasnt because he thought there are more teens but that he thought if he won a few more percentage points it would sway the election.but he doesnt understand that his policys have hurt the teens so they looked for an alternative to the left.

Demographics also explains the labor shortage you say doesn't exist.

Oh no, I would think his luggage would look a lot like a college professors desk. Piled high with books and papers and all the chairs in the room the same. But he could lay his hand on anything he wanted in an instant. Lol❤️🤗🐝

To my eye, Peter’s “casual chaos” looks like that of an experienced and efficient traveller. When you pack that efficiently, it’s already organized: Peter had everything he needed and no more than he needed. Almost everything was already grouped into little bags of appropriate shape/size/durability. Loose items each had a specific compartment of the luggage for easy access, and he already knew exactly where to put them without requiring a moment for decision (conserving executive function, since travel can be exhausting/mess with sleep time). Items that were used or did not require immediate access were thrown into a main compartment to be dealt with later; and he automatically did so in a space-saving and organized way (e.g. rolling garments of an outfit together -also meant fewer wrinkles). The colorful bag included necessities and valued items; while the garment bag could be sacrificed to gate check-in if needed (gate check-in is the most likely time for bags/items to get stolen. The garment bag was also maximally useful in design while not looking so luxurious as to invite theft). No “regular” bag check-in meant time saved after landing. Last, the colorful bag had easy to remember color-coded compartments, would be annoyingly recognizable for any aspiring thief, and would add a little fun to a trip. Brilliant, really. 👍

Best comment yet lol❤️🤗🐝

Agreed mate. What's your china vid?

@@texasoilfields The China Update channel.

@@louisgiokas2206 just watched. Good analysis. Cheers

@@texasoilfields Glad you found it useful. Actually, if I may, I must say that watching events in the world today, from US policy to China to Germany to Russia and the EU, and having read all of Peter's books, I feel like I am watching his prognostications coming true in real time.

@@louisgiokas2206 agreed. While he is prone to hyperbole, there's more truth in his words than any other source I have found. What he said ten years ago on numerous different subjects, the sentiment if not actuality, has been proven true time and again.

Reminds me of the scene in Inception where the team is getting tf out of Japan lol

I believe it's a Cotopaxi

@@Larry-jh8gf yep, same logo.

And, on the flip side, there is the issue of the native populations treating migrants as second class citizens, contrary to Western values.

That supposition wasn't really the point or focus of the video.

@@jonlittle5032 Being overrun with immigrants is not a Western value.

@@BlackbirdArtandDesign Neither is turning a blind eye to their plight. Or even a wide open eye.

@@BlackbirdArtandDesign The economies of all western nations are suffering from an acute and chronic labor shortage that is decades in the making and will last decades. That causes higher inflation.

"Order is needed by the ignorant but it takes a genius to master chaos." attributed to Albert Einstein

Trumpism trounces Europe, PZ gives his usual condescending short shrift.

I saw that too!😂😂😂

The second one*

He said the same bs on the times radio channel about the German elections. This dude cant even use google.

They've got a lot of catching up to do. Even in officially secular France there are big problems. Germany, with it's church/government (school) subsidies and it's overly-prolonged, post WW2 guilt-- (not to mention the fiscal destruction by the "Greens") -- It is a mess!

Speaking only for France, no. Le Pen's policies would devastate France. Macron is tolerated purely because the alternative is the far right. The most obvious issue (among so many others) is that she wants France to disengage from NATO and stop supporting Ukraine.

@@Cailus3542 Nobody cares about Ukraine.

why would one believe that? Apart from Meloni, most far-right parties in Europe consist of thuggish friends of Putin. (OK, you'd say that if you were a thuggish friend of Putin, but I'm not presuming).

Correct

Indeed in the I.S. it's been only eight years ago the entire government was the GOP. Totally too far left. Hopefully we elect the same autocrat we did then 🙄

Right wing parties throughout Europe have shown no indication of wanting to cut military spending. The Russo-Ukraine war, China's growing power in Asia and the threat of Trump being elected mean that if there's one thing Europe agrees on, it's rearmament.

I've often wondered how PZ manages, after having reported from one continent, suddenly to report to us from somewhere else thousands of miles away. Now we know. PZ's amazing capacity to think in different dimensions is here mirrored in his ability to multi-task. It's reassuring to get one's daily view of current affairs from someone who, as well as having such a fine mind, also knows how to be practical--a rare combination!

The traditional right in Europe would be left in the US. The US could go extreme right with Trump. Good luck.

@@Tilten We already know what a Trump Presidency will look like because we've already had one. He talks like a radical but his actual governance is much more moderate. So basically the opposite of Biden. Most Americans don't like Trump, but he's a lot better then our current vegetable who just does whatever his activist advisors tell him.

@@Tilten We already know what a Trump Presidency will look like because we've already had one. He talks like a radical, but his actual policy is much more moderate. So basically the opposite of Biden. Most Americans don't like Trump but, he's a lot better then our current vegetable who just does whatever his activist advisors tell him.

Can I ask you a genuine question? Do you honestly believe this, or just say it because you know that being hard right is unpalatable to most people? As an Anarchist I am well aware that I am harrrrd left. And that a moderate social democrat (at least from the perspective of a millennial) like Bernie Sanders or Jeremy Corbyn is viewed as left even though I view them as moderate centre left. Thatcherite/Reganite Neo-lberalism is the centre ground economically and social liberalism is the centre ground. Right wing is social conservatism and patriotism. Hard right is ethno nationalism, isolationist nativism, and oligarchic capitalism economically. Far right is nazism, racial supremacy and authoritarian dictatorship. These are fairly well-established understandings, so I am genuinely curious (I am really not trying to trap you) are you ashamed of being hard right and of hard-right politics like the AFD and want to re-brand it? Or is it that something you say publicly, but are actually proud of being hard right? Or something else? I am aware being an anarchist and hard left is unpalatable to most people and am not ashamed of it and would not bother trying to make the argument that Anarchists are not hard left, but I do see some on the hard right trying to make that argument about the parties they support and I am always curious as to why

That’s the other way around, In France, the centrist Macron party went on the hard right thematic (immigration, nationalism) The voters may have preferred to vote for what’s they called « the original [the hard right] than the copy [the centrist] »

My anxiety elevated worrying about the things he might have forgotten

At least he was pretty good at multitasking. Only like one or two short "Ums"

I live and struggle with ADHD, unmedicated. To watch Peter multitask so effectively, is truly impressive to me 😊

the greenlight coalition is quite stable imo. None of them can afford a new electionl They simply disagree on everything and are wholly ineffective.

I remember when he predicted a famine and food shortage in Europe over last winter, which never came

If you aren't for the new global world order, you're hard right (nazi, fascist, racist, hate monger). All predictable emotional terms

Ah, the 90s. When Newt G and cohorts ushered in the ugly messy divorce style to the legislative arm.