“In a time of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists.” - Eric Hoffer
What I’m about to discuss is clearly not politically-correct and it will probably be misconstrued by some. Although this discussion could be very difficult, if not impossible, for some to grasp and/or to accept, I believe, that just as night turns to day, this scenario, too, shall come to pass.
“Holism” is the idea that all the properties of a given system (physical, biological, chemical, social, economic, mental, linguistic, etc.) cannot be determined or explained by its component parts alone. Instead, the system as a whole determines, in an important way, how the parts behave. The general principle of holism was concisely summarized by Aristotle in the Metaphysics: “The whole is more than the sum of its parts”. I am not discussing this as someone with a spiritual, political or a prejudiced agenda, but rather as someone who, after 25 years in, and around, the financial world, has come to realize that successful investing can only come from being ahead of the crowd in all of life’s matters – not simply from being ahead of the crowd in financial matters such as identifying investments that are hot or not.
People heard about the global economy but paid little heed to it until it became apparent that all of the world’s economies were interconnected when the US mortgage-backed securities destabilized the world banking system. Well, I believe that the “Global Economy” is actually powered by intelligent “Holistic Investing”. We now have to consider more than simply the Western methods of investing if we want to stay ahead of the crowd.
While much of America’s media has spent significant attention discussing the potential change in the world’s climate, it has devoted little attention on a change that, unlike global warming, will leave little room for debate on the reality of it. It is slowly becoming apparent to the collective American consciousness that the Judeo-Christian society, which built and maintained America’s way of life for its first 200 years or so, is now being challenged, if not already partially-dismantled. The compelling reality is that the American investing public does not fully-realize the true extent of how far the world as a whole is moving away from this way of life. There are those who believe that by 2040, the Islamic religion and Islamic way-of-life will have taken hold of the world simply due to immigration and the high rate of reproduction by Muslims and the very low rate of reproduction of the European, Asian and American societies. This “jihad” will not be violent but rather simply be a matter of numbers. I truly believe that these facts will come to bear and the vast majority of Americans will be caught off-guard, just like they were for the most-recent financial crisis of this 21st century.
However, in my humble opinion, the Islamic scenario will eventually impact us far more than this recent economic upheaval. When America finally experiences the Islamic impact, few Americans will have even considered or anticipated the cataclysm that we will experience sooner than later from the world demographic change that is already underway as explained in this video.
I would not be surprised if you were shaking your head after viewing the video. Most people are both taken aback and are concerned after viewing it because those cold facts should have hit them hard. The time has come to prepare for this eventuality and to learn more in order to prepare for what we should now conclude as real.
The Islamic population explosion and immigration impact will certainly change the world as we know it. These ramifications will be felt in the fabric of all social, political, economical and spiritual life worldwide. I have no doubt that the vast majority of financial advisers will deny it, ignore it, or make light of it (as they did the budding financial crisis). Yet, I believe that these demographic changes will dramatically-impact every single investor. By the time that the “crowd” on Wall Street inevitably begins to factor this dramatic effect into their projections and investment plans, vast numbers of events will have already occurred or will have been set into motion. And those, who are not in front of this, will pay dearly for their unpreparedness.
Since the Islamic people have a different approach to interest (both on lending and on savings) and investing, failure to understand their principles could be costly to an investor who will participate in financial markets that will inevitably be a combination of Western and Islamic investment approaches. This link will provide a glimpse of the Islamic financial perspective that is currently employed in the Islamic countries. It is inevitable that some of these approaches will probably flow into the Western methodologies, which may offer profitable investment opportunities for those who elect to be ahead of the “crowd” on Wall Street (and to avoid investments that will turn sour). Because virtually all Americans have had no involvement or understanding about this new cold fact, they may find articles like this disturbing. If that troubles them, I can’t imagine when the reality of another part of the Islamic story, which they truly have no real grasp or ability to comprehend, becomes cold hard facts too (more on this shortly).
The passions expressed during the great debates that have recently grabbed America’s attention regarding the proposed changes to the way it cares for itself medically has also finally awakened America to the extent of the social, political, economic and spiritual change has indeed been taking place, while many of us had paid little attention to it. I believe that this is why, suddenly, many Americans have become so aggressive in their concerns. It is as if they had fallen asleep in their lounge chairs only to awaken finding that the ocean has come roaring in, has suddenly swept them out to sea and they are now frantically paddling in hopes of getting back to the comforts and carefree lifestyle they once enjoyed.
My mother taught me that saying “I told you so” could make one very unpopular. But, many long-time readers know about my predictions to get out of the market in the weeks just prior to Black Monday, October 19, 1987, when stock markets around the world crashed, shedding a huge value in a very short time. The very next day, that Tuesday, I changed my investment advice and I was encouraging everyone to buy equities because of the massive opportunities that became obvious. My long-time readers know about many other calls that were far-ahead of their time which generally elicited ridicule or disregard by the mainstream media and my fellow financial professionals. And, this “Holistic Investment” call may be another one of those times because most investment advisers are not even considering, no less mentioning, the Islamic scenario.
Over the last couple of years, I have been a strong supporter and proponent of the philosophies of David Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States. He was, and is, one of the few true financial experts that I admire and that I follow “religiously”. Two videos of David Walker became mandatory viewings of mine for all readers and I constantly still refer to them.
I suggest that you also begin following Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a Muslim-American and former physician to the US Congress. Dr. Jasser has produced a video that you must purchase called “The Third Jihad” (this is not some crazy right-wing video). Dr. Jasser offers a wealth of information critical to this “Holistic Investment” discussion and is even recommended by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who called that video “A wake-up call for America.”
Please understand that this discussion is neither a religious statement nor a political statement. I am strongly asking you to consider the “Holistic Investment” strategy and to prepare for the “Islamic Impact” that is certainly and unavoidably in our future.
“People only see what they are prepared to see.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don’t be afraid of the political correctness and send this out to everyone you care about. By the time the average American sees this regularly in the news much will have already begun to change
Semetimes you religious zealots just crack me up. You claim to have an all powerful God, but shake in your boots at the thought of Muslims ruling the world? Sure they have a lot of crude ways and are centuries behind the west in many ways, but their basic morality puts the west to shame. I have done a lot of business in the ME and would sure rather do business with those folks than Goldman Sachs and their Wall Street henchmen.
There’s no doubt you’re indeed a Joe Blow based on your posting. Thankfully for you, “our” powerful God will ignore the stupidity of your post unlike me and I’m certain most others.
Dear Peter,
This is a very heavy subject. I am not sure what to say. I truely hope one day we can all find peace. Thanks.
“People only see what they are prepared to see.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Excellent quote, and one that is relevant to all sides of this issue: If you bring fear and hatred to the conversation, you will certainly find justification, regardless of its appropriateness.
So, Peter: Are you bringing fear and hatred? Or Christian peace and love? What are you prepared to see?
And yes, in fairness, I have to ask myself the same questions. We all do.
Well taken Peter. The process is already underway in Canada.
See:
http://tyo.ca/islambank.community/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=210
I found this article interesting. I also did not read anything that compared Muslim and non-Muslim religions. Those who attacked him on this article did not read it as a tutorial but, rather, read it as a religious threat warning, which I am certain was not the intent.
This article seemed to simply prepare us for a paradigm shift in the investment world. The term “paradigm shift” is defined as a change in a fundamental model of events.
Mr. Grandich was quite brave to note that this paradigm shift is happening and I commend him for having the foresight, guts and wisdom to prepare his readers to plan for a change. Nowhere in his article did he act scared or bigoted. All he did was to tell us that changes are amidst us and that we should be aware of them in order to invest wisely and intelligently.
Good job, Mr. Grandich!
Capricorn
The world is crazy and you can see that for yourself at this blog. It’s unbelievable what some people post.
Keep up the great work Peter!
Capricorn, that was a nice analysis.
I second that Susan. Peter is always proving himself to be ahead of the pack.
Well, I guess as long as it’s not me getting caned for wearing pants, what’s the harm, right? And a bonus… I’ll be getting cash for talking my kids into blowing themselves up.
Hi Peter
You make the process of musilim takeover seem like a walk in the park, but I have read articles that suggest that non believers could be harmed
according to musilim religious teachings. I do believe that we have to join them totally or they could prove to be tough on non believers.
I am not young enough to have to worry about this but I feel sorry for my grandchildren and their children.
What are you smoking Gary? Did you read the same post I did? Grandich used clear facts to show it won’t be a walk in the park for non-Muslims. He pointed out the good Muslim doctor as a man to follow just like he correctly did David Walker a few years ago.
I have to agree you can see why the world is crazy just by some posts here.
Mr. Grandich – You’re truly one in a million on Wall Street. Don’t change a thing. With you it’s always what you see is what you get!
enlightening
Morning Peter,
As a Christian I remember reading the history of the protestant reformatation and the fighting against the state religion of the time. Be it socialism or Islam in America and Canada, Both well seek to take control of your lives. And ”Joe Blow”This religious America you refered to is long gone, America asked God to leave a long time ago.
Reguards,Lynn
I find the information in Peter’s article today a wake up call. If we wish to maintain our rights and freedoms (including religious freedoms) we must guard against enabling the radicals (Muslims or otherwise). We cannot allow radicals to take advantage of our freedoms in order to spread their war of hatred and intolerance against anything that does not support their way of life. I believe Dr. Jasser’s warning for what it is and I greatly appreciate the courage that he has demonstrated by presenting his case.
I appreciate Peter bringing this information to our attention not just for investment purposes but as a call to guard against the loss of our rights and freedoms.
Please keep up the great work in protecting our rights and freedoms.
Don
P.G. an Islamophobe? That’s what I would have said ten years ago when I was quite a bit more tolerant. Then, a monthly news periodical arrived in my mailbox. It is neither Democratic nor Republican, merely reporting Congressional trends and what’s really going on in government, World trends and the impact of uncontrolled immigration into America.
Truly, the mass media has us brainwashed into believing that ‘Multiculturalism’ is a wonderful thing. Check it out … ‘Middle American News’ at a nominal cost. Most people can’t handle this kind of news because it’s stark reality. I especially value the Congressional insights that show you what these people really are – traitors To America.
http://www.manews.org/
Joe Blow makes some good points, though they seem not to be supported in this blog. Even if unintended, and no disrespect directed at Peter, but it seems “A Primer” is both politically and religiously received (though not sent?) judging by responses so far. My own interest would be to see Peter and others flesh out particular/specific strategies to prepare for the hypothesized influence of Islam in future investing. This might be a more fruitful way for the discussion to evolve.
I am also wondering though, could the assumptions in “A Primer” be a red herring. For instance, could the Shariah influence be as great as demographics suggest, or, given the growing dominance of China, whose investment strategies are often contrary to those of Islam, therefore blunt much of this influence. Also, the seeming chronic failure and inability of ME oil producing nations to successfully diversify their economic interests (i.e. it looks like experiments in Dubai and elsewhere, besides being pretentious, have turned into colossal nightmares) leads me to question if they can ever become more than a “one-trick pony” – oil revenue. If one believes in Peak Oil theory and contentions of Matt Simonds regarding Saudi Reserves and others, then the fuel to ignite Shariah investments globally is likely to wane not wax. I am anxious to hear what others think.
To Salvatore and others
It is obvious that when you start talking about “my God” and “Our God” you bring the discussion down to the level of my invisuble being is better than your invisible being and that starts making all of your arguments absurd.
Whatever happened to Christians that followed the Golden Rule, were tolerent of others and actually loved their neighbor as themselves?
Now it is all about fear mongering and intolerence of those that are different and it is all done in the name of religion. It is pretty sick, leads to wars and seems like a rebuke of the God you all claim to lvoe and honor.
What ever happened to actually discussing financial items on this blog?
Joe Blow
You prove my point again with your ignorance. This is about financial items. Grandich is alerting you to the undeniable changes to come thanks to this factual demographic change.
Salvatore
You prove my point again with your ignorance. This is nothing but religious puffery and you know it. I do not expect the crooks on Wall Street like Goldman to adopt Sharia law and Muslim influence in investing is and always will be oil and nothing more.
Joe blow Please shut up. You shame yourself every time you speak.
No one is probably reading this thread anymore, but I think the Muslims are not to be messed with. They take their flavor of religious hocus-pocus abracadabra pretty seriously. Take a look at these videos about this poor girl who decided to switch from Islam to Christianity. In the second clip she is pretty scared about what will happen to her. Although as an atheist, I think she basically went from believing in Spiderman to believing in Batman, I’m glad she will be safe with the Christians for the time being.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-oyNF0aaFk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0P5IaIE_LI
Pete
This morning I read Deuteronomy Ch. 28.
The following excerpt from verses 15, 49-54 reminded me of your flick on the expansion of Radical Fundamentalist Islam and of this country’s moral decay and of 9/11 :
Curses for Disobedience
15 However, if you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you
49 The LORD will bring a nation against you from far away, from the ends of the earth, like an eagle swooping down, a nation whose language you will not understand, 50 a fierce-looking nation without respect for the old or pity for the young. 51 They will devour the young of your livestock and the crops of your land until you are destroyed. They will leave you no grain, new wine or oil, nor any calves of your herds or lambs of your flocks until you are ruined. 52 They will lay siege to all the cities throughout your land until the high fortified walls in which you trust fall down. They will besiege all the cities throughout the land the LORD your God is giving you. 53 Because of the suffering that your enemy will inflict on you during the siege, you will eat the fruit of the womb, the flesh of the sons and daughters the LORD your God has given you. 54 Even the most gentle and sensitive man among you will have no compassion on his own brother or the wife he loves or his surviving children
JS