I think EP has a bright future but city leadership and the public needs to be on point. Improvements in infrastructure, basic maintenance to roads and public areas , future proactive city planning, business friendly incentives to attract global companies - be future thinking while respecting the past. From a public / citizen perspective - we need to have accountability for defacing properties, not treat public areas like trash lots and embrace change/modernization that will benefit all.
John you bring up a great perspective. I would like to read that book. I had a great experience meeting with Alejandro earlier this month when I made the long drive from Dallas to El Paso to look at homes. I have made my decision to sell in Dallas and am looking forward to finding my new home in El Paso. Happy New Year to you, Alejandro and your families.
Welcome to El Paso! I lived in Dallas, Richardson to be exact, for a few years. You’ll have a different experience here. It’s a very safe city, with lots of outdoor amenities, and culturally-rich and generous people. Don’t forget to explore the New Mexico forests, too!
In my opinion, Phx in the 80s-90s was far, far, far more advanced than El Paso will be in 25 years from now. The culture here is in an identity conflict - shall we move forward, shall we not move forward but dwell on the past. This is an age-old conflict here that will forever keep El Paso on the sidelines. There's poor leadership here plus a populace that, for the most part, just keeps putting in the same o same o. Democratically-run cities have never been able to bring the people out of the mire. There is resourcefulness at the grass roots level (high interest in entrepreneuralism) but none has taken the reins and the people suffer. Further, I think there is more corruption than what many would think. Nevertheless, we can only hope for a turn-around. Hope is better than apathy but not as good as taking action.
@@johndthomas6837 Same thing here in Tucson very old minded and anti-development, we are also on the I-10 and need to grow. Tucson will just grow into a crappy place. I think El Paso has a chance to do better than Tucson and can grow into a Reno/Phoenix hybrid if you guys shift to pro development and modernization.
John goes macro! Great video totally agree. MY biggest concern for El Paso is the water situation. I hope our ingenious companies will figure out a solution. Either massively scaling desalination or creating water from locally harvested hydrogen and oxygen. But yes Mexico will benefit and El Paso as a port of entry.
Just a note. I grew up in ELP, I moved to ATL and lived in ATL for 20 years, went back to ELP and lived there for 2 years (2021-2023), I just moved back to ATL. I could not make it earning $28.00 an hr with my wife being a housewife. Seems like both parents have to work to make it. I did not like that at all..
I moved to EP last year, should have done it years ago. So happy here, lovely city with lovely people. This is my permanent home now. Shame about the naive local politics but at least we're in sane, rational, magnificent Texas. I could also have written Real America but Texas will suffice.
I'm halfway through Zeihan's book - intriguing! I often wonder that with such in depth and expansive research and narrative, is it accurately portraying "reality". Time will tell. For example, some will say that globalization is not dead. As I write, South Texas businessmen are planning to meet with 30 Japanese business men in Austin about mfg projects in MX and the US. And then we have the countries around Vietnam and So. Korea etc., not to forget India. Time will tell. John, you mentioned about a food shortage; some analysts say there is no food shortage only a lack of distribution channels. What Zeihan mentions about EVs replacing fossil fuels is most intriguing. The thrust is it's gonna take a = l o n g = time and the cost for a 1 to 1 replacement of electric to go mainstream, replacing oil, etc, is almost prohibitive. Again, it's a problem of matching supply with demand. There's a ton of energy in many places - but it can't be exported to where the demand is. Which brings to mind the Green Agenda which is going to bankrupt Americans but that's okay with Swab and company, namely the U.N. and Progressive Liberals. The Agenda requires open space and their plans to violate property rights is shocking to say the least. John, I'm very busy but I may try to organize a Freedom Pod here in El Paso. I may reach out to you for your interest and input. You are an interesting person and you're doing a great job with your commentaries. I've watched a number of your videos. Keep up the great work.
San Antonio and El Paso will be HUGE in the next 10 years for industrial. I am currently in Tucson and am thinking to El Paso or San Antonio instead of Phoenix. Phoenix already has so much competition and El Paso and San Antonio will be in a great position for property value increasing for the next bull run. Manufacturing is huge and the railroad and 10 are in El Paso and San Antonio. Tucson is a failed city where they do not want to grow but are forced to because of the I-10. Would for sure move to El Paso if they chose to be pro-development.
El Paso needs to invest in a public transit and attract foreign investors. We have the labor force to do anything but since we dont have that many opportunities workers have to travel to find them.
I've been to el paso 100eds of times and trust me it is not anything like the news seems to portray! It's gorgeous, the weather is phenomenal, and the people are kind and funny! I will say you would do will to learn Spanish, l speak it fluently so l don't worry about it , but some that don't might find it easier to communicate. Don't get me wrong there is a lot of english spoken, but the mom and pop stores are the ones l like, and alot of those are the older el paseans and the majority speak Spanish.l got a ways to go , but definitely retiring there!😊😊
It really sucks to live in El Paso, with the highest property taxes and low paid wages in the state. Texas is considered to be the sanctuary state for companies and Californians. All in all, it's a recipe for disaster here, as inflation has been increasing with higher government demands for spending. I expect to see more small businesses close here.
Interesting video, but I don't really see how this is a good thing in the long term for US Workers. Importing any third-world low-skill labor force in droves will only aggravate the issues this city/state faces already, but possibly to levels that are unmanageable. Higher competition in the labor pool will only drive down wages, increase vagrancy, increase crime, and lower property values as a result. And in the end, would only benefit the corporations and the consumers, but no-one in-between as usual.
Everyone has I different perspective on this but this will not benefit the citizens this would benefit the big corporations what they need to do is increase the minimum wage….
These corps and businesses are job creaters. The federal government has increased their employee contribution to taxes and benefits. Pay increases causes inflation of goods and services housing. This mass migration.... These are the very folks that we will support or they will be happy to take those lower wage jobs. Doesn't make it right but history shows and tell us this. We gotta hit some bottom before we can come up again.
I understand what you are saying , and though l agree with most of what you're saying there are things to consider, globalization doesn't just pertain to the economy. We have alliances with other countries for a reason , one being the U.N countries stay together for safety as well. We unify in times of war. And as far as workforce, if we were to pay better wages you would be surprised how many of 400,000 workers would be back. Population is down because if you can't earn a livable wage why would you have children you couldn't afford to raise! I'm sure the author of the book is a intellect, but , you know what they say about opinions. L will leave it at that
I think EP has a bright future but city leadership and the public needs to be on point. Improvements in infrastructure, basic maintenance to roads and public areas , future proactive city planning, business friendly incentives to attract global companies - be future thinking while respecting the past. From a public / citizen perspective - we need to have accountability for defacing properties, not treat public areas like trash lots and embrace change/modernization that will benefit all.
How el paso has a great future El Paso population is declining so fast everybody' is leaving
John you bring up a great perspective. I would like to read that book. I had a great experience meeting with Alejandro earlier this month when I made the long drive from Dallas to El Paso to look at homes. I have made my decision to sell in Dallas and am looking forward to finding my new home in El Paso. Happy New Year to you, Alejandro and your families.
Welcome to El Paso! I lived in Dallas, Richardson to be exact, for a few years. You’ll have a different experience here. It’s a very safe city, with lots of outdoor amenities, and culturally-rich and generous people. Don’t forget to explore the New Mexico forests, too!
El Paso is definitely an up and coming city. I liken it to Phoenix in the 80-90s.
In my opinion, Phx in the 80s-90s was far, far, far more advanced than El Paso will be in 25 years from now. The culture here is in an identity conflict - shall we move forward, shall we not move forward but dwell on the past. This is an age-old conflict here that will forever keep El Paso on the sidelines. There's poor leadership here plus a populace that, for the most part, just keeps putting in the same o same o. Democratically-run cities have never been able to bring the people out of the mire. There is resourcefulness at the grass roots level (high interest in entrepreneuralism) but none has taken the reins and the people suffer. Further, I think there is more corruption than what many would think. Nevertheless, we can only hope for a turn-around. Hope is better than apathy but not as good as taking action.
@@johndthomas6837 Same thing here in Tucson very old minded and anti-development, we are also on the I-10 and need to grow. Tucson will just grow into a crappy place. I think El Paso has a chance to do better than Tucson and can grow into a Reno/Phoenix hybrid if you guys shift to pro development and modernization.
John goes macro! Great video totally agree. MY biggest concern for El Paso is the water situation. I hope our ingenious companies will figure out a solution. Either massively scaling desalination or creating water from locally harvested hydrogen and oxygen. But yes Mexico will benefit and El Paso as a port of entry.
Hey Rhys, happy New Year!
There's a water study that was done by EPWU, and we are fine. EP is really good at conserving water.
Just a note.
I grew up in ELP, I moved to ATL and lived in ATL for 20 years, went back to ELP and lived there for 2 years (2021-2023), I just moved back to ATL. I could not make it earning $28.00 an hr with my wife being a housewife. Seems like both parents have to work to make it. I did not like that at all..
Like your optimism man. Spent 30 years in EP. Left in 1999 and never looked back.
You're obviously looking back if you're watching this video 😂
I moved to EP last year, should have done it years ago. So happy here, lovely city with lovely people. This is my permanent home now. Shame about the naive local politics but at least we're in sane, rational, magnificent Texas. I could also have written Real America but Texas will suffice.
Welcome, glad you’re loving the city!
I'm halfway through Zeihan's book - intriguing! I often wonder that with such in depth and expansive research and narrative, is it accurately portraying "reality". Time will tell. For example, some will say that globalization is not dead. As I write, South Texas businessmen are planning to meet with 30 Japanese business men in Austin about mfg projects in MX and the US. And then we have the countries around Vietnam and So. Korea etc., not to forget India. Time will tell. John, you mentioned about a food shortage; some analysts say there is no food shortage only a lack of distribution channels. What Zeihan mentions about EVs replacing fossil fuels is most intriguing. The thrust is it's gonna take a = l o n g = time and the cost for a 1 to 1 replacement of electric to go mainstream, replacing oil, etc, is almost prohibitive. Again, it's a problem of matching supply with demand. There's a ton of energy in many places - but it can't be exported to where the demand is. Which brings to mind the Green Agenda which is going to bankrupt Americans but that's okay with Swab and company, namely the U.N. and Progressive Liberals. The Agenda requires open space and their plans to violate property rights is shocking to say the least. John, I'm very busy but I may try to organize a Freedom Pod here in El Paso. I may reach out to you for your interest and input. You are an interesting person and you're doing a great job with your commentaries. I've watched a number of your videos. Keep up the great work.
San Antonio and El Paso will be HUGE in the next 10 years for industrial. I am currently in Tucson and am thinking to El Paso or San Antonio instead of Phoenix. Phoenix already has so much competition and El Paso and San Antonio will be in a great position for property value increasing for the next bull run. Manufacturing is huge and the railroad and 10 are in El Paso and San Antonio. Tucson is a failed city where they do not want to grow but are forced to because of the I-10. Would for sure move to El Paso if they chose to be pro-development.
i just want to see it more green and vibrant with trees and grass
I agree, people can plant some desert vegetation.
But there's not a tree anywhere to spoil the view!
Japan and U.S. need each other
El Paso needs to invest in a public transit and attract foreign investors. We have the labor force to do anything but since we dont have that many opportunities workers have to travel to find them.
I've been to el paso 100eds of times and trust me it is not anything like the news seems to portray! It's gorgeous, the weather is phenomenal, and the people are kind and funny! I will say you would do will to learn Spanish, l speak it fluently so l don't worry about it , but some that don't might find it easier to communicate. Don't get me wrong there is a lot of english spoken, but the mom and pop stores are the ones l like, and alot of those are the older el paseans and the majority speak Spanish.l got a ways to go , but definitely retiring there!😊😊
Love this type of forward looking content. Love to see more.
Happy New Year John & Team... I love watching your content.
Happy new year!
We can only hope globalization collapses. El Paso's local gov't needs big leadership changes in order to big up for these opportunities
100%
It really sucks to live in El Paso, with the highest property taxes and low paid wages in the state. Texas is considered to be the sanctuary state for companies and Californians. All in all, it's a recipe for disaster here, as inflation has been increasing with higher government demands for spending. I expect to see more small businesses close here.
It's been the opposite, EP has been doing good.
Always nicely done videos
Thank you!
I agree, we have to be realistic
Interesting video, but I don't really see how this is a good thing in the long term for US Workers. Importing any third-world low-skill labor force in droves will only aggravate the issues this city/state faces already, but possibly to levels that are unmanageable. Higher competition in the labor pool will only drive down wages, increase vagrancy, increase crime, and lower property values as a result. And in the end, would only benefit the corporations and the consumers, but no-one in-between as usual.
I don’t think the point is to import a labor force. The idea is to collaborate and work with Mexico and their labor force.
Everyone has I different perspective on this but this will not benefit the citizens this would benefit the big corporations what they need to do is increase the minimum wage….
These corps and businesses are job creaters. The federal government has increased their employee contribution to taxes and benefits.
Pay increases causes inflation of goods and services housing.
This mass migration.... These are the very folks that we will support or they will be happy to take those lower wage jobs. Doesn't make it right but history shows and tell us this.
We gotta hit some bottom before we can come up again.
I guess there's always a benefit leaving next to a trash can. yea ofcorse !
I understand what you are saying , and though l agree with most of what you're saying there are things to consider, globalization doesn't just pertain to the economy. We have alliances with other countries for a reason , one being the U.N countries stay together for safety as well. We unify in times of war. And as far as workforce, if we were to pay better wages you would be surprised how many of 400,000 workers would be back. Population is down because if you can't earn a livable wage why would you have children you couldn't afford to raise! I'm sure the author of the book is a intellect, but , you know what they say about opinions. L will leave it at that
Open the border and make the migrants work
I wouldn’t want to live anywhere near El Paso..
Why? It’s the safest city in Texas and one of the safest in the country.
No one is forcing you to. For the ones that live in EP like myself, love the desert and local culture.
If so, why are you watching this video? Lol you are interested!
well el paso go to be like that if you like it or not
They need a lake on the Westside 👍
It's a desert. We need to conserve our water.
@@Azarathify
Yeah, keep telling yourself that. El Paso has millions, I think they could spare a little.