Counterpoint with Eddie Hobbs

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Declan Ganley and Malachi Steen join Eddie Hobbs to examine the interconnection between Ireland's presidential election, recent events at Citywest involving a 10-year-old girl, and media coverage of these issues. Expect to learn about a UCD report titled "Protecting Against Predators" that warned of child exploitation risks in Ireland, the government's response to immigration-related crime concerns, and how media outlets are reporting on the Citywest incident. The discussion covers the role of Tusla in child protection failures, public demonstrations at Citywest, and claims of data manipulation regarding immigration statistics. The conversation also explores the "Spoil Your Vote" campaign for Ireland's presidential election, with Ganley and Steen arguing that voters should reject what they describe as establishment candidates who support similar policies on immigration and social issues. They outline specific methods for spoiling ballots as a form of democratic protest against current governance. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Gareth Sheridan, a 36-year-old entrepreneur and former presidential hopeful, discusses his experience attempting to secure a nomination for Ireland's presidency and shares insights on the country's political landscape. Expect to learn about the challenges Sheridan faced during his presidential nomination campaign, including what he describes as a coordinated "block" by major political parties that prevented independent candidates from securing council nominations. The conversation explores Ireland's housing crisis and its far-reaching impacts on healthcare, education, and community life, with Sheridan arguing that successive governments have failed in their constitutional obligation to address this fundamental issue. This discussion covers the democratic deficit in Ireland's presidential nomination process, the concerning trend of young Irish talent emigrating due to housing unaffordability, and Sheridan's perspective on how Ireland needs forward-thinking leadership that includes younger voices in decision-making. Sheridan also shares insights from his business experience developing pharmaceutical technology in Florida and his motivations for returning to Ireland despite the challenges. The conversation provides a candid look at Irish politics from the perspective of a young entrepreneur who attempted to challenge the established system, offering fresh perspectives on how Ireland might address its most pressing national issues. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Ben Habib is a former MEP and Leader of Advanced UK who brings his perspective on the erosion of civil liberties in the United Kingdom under the current Labour government. Expect to learn about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's controversial mandatory digital ID proposal, the concerning rise in arrests for free speech violations in Britain, and how these developments represent what Habib describes as a systematic dismantling of civil liberties. The discussion examines how digital ID systems primarily impact law-abiding citizens rather than addressing illegal migration, the relationship between diminishing democratic accountability and increasing government control, and Advanced UK's vision for constitutional reform. This conversation explores the parallels between global governance trends and national sovereignty, the economic impacts of current UK policies, and Habib's assessment that Britain is approaching a critical juncture that will determine whether traditional British liberties can be preserved. Habib outlines his party's strategy for contesting all constituencies in the 2029 general election with a platform focused on reversing what he views as decades of constitutional damage. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Access official statistics from Denmark: https://www.dst.dk/da/ Ivor Cummins, data scientist and author, examines Donald Trump's recent UN speech condemning climate change policies and mass migration in Europe. Expect to learn about how climate change narratives originated with organizations like the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Club of Rome in the 1950s-70s, why CO2 historically follows rather than causes temperature changes, how scientific consensus was manufactured through selective funding, and the concerning security implications of recent migration patterns in Europe. This discussion covers Denmark's data-driven approach to migration compared to Ireland's system, crime statistics correlated with migration patterns, and how fear tactics are used to silence debate on these issues. Cummins also addresses the connection between digital ID systems like the UK's proposed "Brit Card" and broader concerns about surveillance and control. The conversation provides insight into geopolitical forces shaping climate and migration policies while questioning mainstream narratives on these contentious topics. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Nick Delehanty, independent politician and former corporate lawyer, discusses his experience navigating Ireland's presidential nomination process and his insights on the political landscape after his recent campaign. Expect to learn about the structural barriers facing independent candidates in Irish politics, how party whips control council nominations, and why the presidential election system needs reform. Nick shares his observations on the challenges of building new political parties, the influence of NGOs on government policy, and how rotating Taoiseach arrangements affect constitutional dynamics. The conversation explores how Ireland's political system protects incumbents, the impact of UN Sustainable Development Goals on domestic policy, and the concerning trend of policies being implemented with minimal democratic oversight. Nick also discusses his future political plans and why he believes more young people need to challenge the established political consensus on issues from housing to climate policy. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Colonel Douglas Macgregor, a retired US Army officer and military analyst, returns to Counterpoint to discuss recent geopolitical developments and their implications for global security. Expect to learn about the designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization following Charlie Kirk's assassination, Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza and potential future conflict with Iran, the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the shifting dynamics of global power. Colonel McGregor provides analysis on Israel's strategic objectives in the Middle East, explains why Russia has maintained a measured pace in Ukraine, and discusses how nationalist movements across Europe may influence Putin's approach to the conflict. This discussion examines America's military posture abroad, the economic consequences of globalization on the US working class, and why Colonel Macgregor believes a fundamental reassessment of US foreign policy is necessary. His insights reveal the complex interplay between domestic politics, international relations, and military strategy shaping today's geopolitical landscape. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Malachy Steenson, solicitor and councillor, discusses the controversy surrounding Irish tricolour flags being displayed in Dublin and the political establishment's response. Expect to learn about the government's characterisation of flag displays as "far right" activity, how Steenson views the matter as an attempt to suppress national identity, the strategic placement of flags in key Dublin areas as political messaging, and his analysis of Ireland's presidential election nomination process. The conversation also covers the assassination of American political figure Charlie Kirk, examining how political rhetoric can lead to violence, and Steenson's views on immigration policies in Ireland and their economic impact. This discussion explores the tensions between government control and citizen expression and Steenson's prediction that economic pressures will eventually force political change in Ireland despite establishment resistance. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack The global financial system is sitting on a $300 trillion debt bomb, three times the size of the world's economy. In this interview, I sit down with Mark O'Byrne, founder of Tara Coins and veteran precious metals expert, to break down what this means for the future of money, markets, and global stability. We cover: The looming global debt crisis Why central banks are secretly hoarding and repatriating gold Trump's tariff strategy and its risks The future of the dollar as the world's reserve currency Whether gold could be revalued to $24,000/oz as the ultimate safe haven Bitcoin vs. gold: which really is "sound money"? This is a must-watch deep dive into the risks and opportunities shaping our financial future. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.