Denmark’s claim to Greenland is treated as “normal,” but a U.S. claim is called outrageous—why? In Episode 73, Steve Gibson challenges the assumptions behind sovereignty, colonial attachment, and the strategic importance of Greenland in a changing Arctic.

In Logic Dictate Hot Topics — Episode 73, host Steve Gibson revisits the Greenland debate through a lens most media coverage avoids: colonial legitimacy, sovereignty, and the double standards applied to territorial claims.

Steve examines why Denmark’s historic control over Greenland is often accepted at face value—while U.S. interest (framed in the episode as national-security strategy) is treated as inherently illegitimate. He argues the core question isn’t only what the U.S. wants, but what claim Denmark has beyond colonial attachment, and how the approximately 57,000 people of Greenland should weigh into any future outcome.

The episode also raises uncomfortable but important parallels: if colonial history undermines legitimacy, how should modern nations think about their own territorial origins—and where does self-determination begin and end?

In this episode:

• Greenland’s strategic importance and U.S. national security arguments
• Denmark’s colonial relationship with Greenland and questions of legitimacy
• Why the debate often applies different standards to different countries
• The role of Greenland’s people in independence vs. alignment decisions
• Big-picture questions about sovereignty, history, and moral consistency
• Why a peaceful, strategic outcome may benefit Greenland, the U.S., and global stability (as argued in the episode)

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A Wall Street Journal opinion argues the United States is the only superpower again—but the real question isn’t whether it’s true. It’s why it matters. In Episode 72, Steve Gibson connects superpower status to trade deficits, China’s exports, tariffs, and what “Pax Americana” means for peace, allies, and American voters.

In Logic Dictate Hot Topics — Episode 72, host Steve Gibson responds to a Wall Street Journal opinion arguing the United States is the only remaining superpower—and reframes the debate around the question that actually counts: why does superpower status matter in the real world?

Steve breaks down trade deficit vs. trade surplus in plain English, then ties it to today’s economic and geopolitical realities—especially claims discussed in the episode about China’s massive trade surplus and how U.S. tariffs can reshape trade balance without stopping China from exporting to other countries.

From there, Episode 72 moves into the strategic argument for American strength: the ability to deter “bad actors,” influence global stability, and support a broadly free-market world order—while still insisting allies carry more of the burden. Steve argues that Europe, Japan, and South Korea must play bigger roles in self-defense and regional stability, with the U.S. supporting—not carrying—the entire load.

Finally, Steve brings it home: American voters should evaluate candidates based on whether their policies help the U.S. thrive economically and lead strategically, while still supporting domestic self-sufficiency through incentives—not dependency.

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Interest rate caps on credit cards and banning institutional buyers from single-family homes might sound like help—but what if those policies shrink access, reduce construction, and create new problems? In Episode 71, Steve Gibson explains why price controls usually backfire—and why consistency matters.

In Logic Dictate Hot Topics — Episode 71, host Steve Gibson takes on two headline-grabbing policy ideas: capping credit card interest rates (APR) and restricting institutional/industrial buyers from purchasing single-family homes.

Steve argues we should be consistent: if we recognize why rent control often fails in places like New York City or Minnesota, we should also be skeptical of price controls applied to credit markets and housing demand.

Key points discussed in this episode:

• Why credit card APR caps can reduce access to credit (especially for higher-risk borrowers)
• How credit card pricing reflects risk, defaults, and market competition
• Why banning institutional buyers may reduce demand signals that support new construction
• The difference between solving housing with more supply versus restricting buyers (demand-side fixes)
• Why “creative” policy is fine—but price controls almost never work the way politicians promise

This episode is commentary and analysis—not financial advice—and it’s built around a simple theme: good intentions don’t override economic reality.

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