Topic: Trade Treaties

The protocols within the USMCA are compared to the Lisbon Treaty, which serves as the constitutional basis for the European Union. The hosts express skepticism about the long-term benefits of the deal for American workers and revisit the theory of a unified North American currency, the "Amero." They suggest the impeachment process may be a distraction from these significant policy shifts.

The hosts discuss the upcoming Brexit vote, weighing the economic risks against the loss of national sovereignty under the Lisbon Treaty. They express skepticism toward the EU's long-term stability, suggesting that a centralized European army could lead to future conflict.

Madeleine Albright appeared on television to advocate for vigilance against Vladimir Putin, whom she described as a "new czar." She called for NATO exercises and the completion of economic trade treaties as a long-term strategy to isolate Russia following the crisis in Ukraine.

Samantha Power faced a Senate confirmation hearing for her nomination as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The hosts analyze her speech patterns, noting a high frequency of "ums" (calculated at nearly 15 per minute), and her responses regarding the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty. Senator Rand Paul questioned her on whether the military takeover in Egypt constituted a coup, while Senator John McCain pressed her on the use of force in Iran.

EU Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht announced that the Commission would continue to pursue ACTA-related proceedings despite the Parliament's negative vote. De Gucht has a controversial history, including allegations of insider trading involving Fortis Bank shares in 2008. He is also known for his candid remarks about the intentional unreadability of the Lisbon Treaty.

President Barack Obama hosts UK Prime Minister David Cameron at the White House to announce the implementation of a long-awaited defense trade treaty. The agreement facilitates the exportation of specific arms and advanced technologies between the US, UK, and Australia, while also focusing on global health initiatives.

The founder of High Frequency Economics argues that the European Central Bank (ECB) must print money to solve the Eurozone crisis. However, the Lisbon Treaty explicitly forbids the ECB from inflating the currency to bail out member states. This creates a philosophical and legal deadlock between Germany's fear of hyperinflation and France's desire for a bailout.

An examination of the START Treaty suggests the agreement functions more as an arms trade and price-fixing pact than a disarmament treaty. Specific language regarding "space launch facilities" for ICBMs sparks a theory about the existence of weaponized satellites or lunar bases.