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Col. Karen Kwiatkowski: A Government of Cowards. Nov 15, 2023

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#israel #hamas #gaza #ukraine #russia #biden #putin #Zelenskyy #peace

Step into the complex world of geopolitics with our special guest, Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski. From unraveling the mystery surrounding the Nordstream Pipeline and the CIA's third narrative to scrutinizing the enigma of the crashing black hawk helicopters, get ready for an insightful and illuminating journey. We also shed light on Colonel Kwiatkowski's experiences in the air force and engage in a provocative discussion based on her latest article, 'We Have a Government of Clowns, Clunkers, and Criminals and We Have a Government of Cowards'.

Our discourse doesn't stop there. We take a hard look at the Biden administration's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Challenging the accepted narratives, we dissect the resistance from the Netanyahu government to the US support for a two-state solution. We scrutinize recent arms shipments to Israel, questioning what our actions truly reveal. Plus, we examine the contrasting perspectives on the Biden administration's proposition to reunify Gaza and the West Bank under Palestinian leadership.

In the final stretch, we dare to tackle accountability in the wake of the October 7th attacks. Uncover the implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's reluctance to accept responsibility and the intense political engagement of the Israeli people. Furthermore, we don't shy away from analyzing the response to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ accusation of Israel's collective punishment of Palestinian civilians being tantamount to a war crime. Join us as we navigate through these important issues, challenging the status quo and seeking the truth.

ABOUT:

Karen Kwiatkowski is an American activist and commentator. She is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel whose assignments included duties as a Pentagon desk officer and a variety of roles for the National Security Agency. Since retiring, she has become a noted critic of the U.S. government's involvement in Iraq. Kwiatkowski is primarily known for her insider essays which denounce a corrupting political influence on the course of military intelligence leading up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

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Scott Ritter: Israel threatens nuclear war. Nov 15, 2023

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Scott Ritter: Israel threatens nuclear war.

#israel #hamas #gaza #ukraine #russia #biden #putin #Zelenskyy #peace

ABOUT:

Scott Ritter is a former US Marine Corps intelligence officer whose service over a 20-plus-year career included tours of duty in the former Soviet Union implementing arms control agreements, serving on the staff of US Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf during the Gulf War and later as a chief weapons inspector with the UN in Iraq from 1991-98.

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Ray McGovern (fmr CIA) - More Gazan genocide before any ceasefire. Nov 13, 2023

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Ray McGovern (fmr CIA) - More Gazan genocide before any ceasefire.

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Larry Johnson- (fmr CIA) : What is Hezbollah planning? Nov 13, 2023

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Larry Johnson- (fmr CIA) : What is Hezbollah planning?

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Alastair Crooke (fmr. British Diplomat) - What is Biden’s endgame in Gaza? Nov 13, 2023

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Alastair Crooke (fmr. British Diplomat) - What is Biden’s endgame in Gaza?

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Prof. John Mearsheimer: Is diplomacy possible in Hamas_Israeli war? Nov 10, 2023

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Join us as we sit down with esteemed guest, Professor John Mearsheimer, and delve into the intricate tapestry of international relations. We navigate the tension-filled waters of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, scrutinizing the dwindling commitment of the US and its European allies. Our discussion dissects the stalemate at the heart of the conflict and evaluates the potential fallout of the White House's staggering request for an additional 68 billion for Ukraine. Brace yourself as we unearth the chilling prospect that the US and Britain might have inadvertently fanned the flames of war, leaving Ukraine in an increasingly precarious situation.

Switching gears, we cast a discerning eye on the fraught Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We critically evaluate the role of the US and whether its actions may constitute complicity in alleged war crimes. Reflecting on the consequences of America's seemingly unquestioned military support for Israel, we grapple with the ramifications of Netanyahu's political prowess on the conflict. Embark on this journey with us and Professor Mearsheimer, as we strive to illuminate the shadowed complexities of international relations.

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Scott Ritter: Why Israel is losing its war. Nov 10, 2023

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Scott Ritter: Why Israel is losing its war.

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Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: The dangers of unbridled war. Nov 10, 2023

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"Because if we back #Netanyahu's policy,

what are we backing? We're backing massive #war crimes in #Gaza with no prospect of a real settlement.

FLASHBACK: #Nixon January 1992 interview with @ABC

@Nightline

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Alastair Crooke : Israel vs Gaza & The elephant in the room. Nov 09, 2023

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Alastair Crooke : Israel vs Gaza & The elephant in the room.

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Col. Tony Shaffer: US diplomatic failures in Ukraine and Israel Nov 08, 2023

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#israel #gaza #Palestine #ukraine #hamas #peace

"The way I've defined the Biden administration's position on the Middle East is that they don't want to lose. They don't want to win. They don't understand the mechanisms or levers available to them."

About Tony Shaffer:

Lt. Col. Anthony (Tony) Shaffer (Ret) is a Senior Fellow with both the London Center for Policy Research and the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (CADS), and a consultant.

He is a senior operations officer and Military Operations Training Course (MOTC) graduate with over 29 years of field experience. He has held numerous leadership positions, including as commander of Operating Base (OB) Alpha (Defense Intelligence) and as directing Task Force STRATUS IVY – a unit that conducted cutting-edge technology and information operations from the mid-90s through the turn of the century. He has played key roles in multiple interagency operations that were conducted with the NSA, CIA, and FBI.

Lt. Col. Shaffer has led operations from the tactical level, such as defense source operations to protect REFORGER exercises in the 1980s to a strategic level, such as STRATUS IVY’s direct support mission for Operation ABLE DANGER in the late 1990s. Prior to the consolidation of all Department of Defense (DoD) Human Intelligence resources and operations under DIA in 1995, he was the chief of the Army’s controlled HUMINT program – overseeing Army Intelligence and Security Command’s global controlled HUMINT efforts. He was responsible for combining cutting-edge technology with traditional military operations and intelligence collection to maximize the Department of Defense’s ability to detect, monitor, and neutralize emerging threats.

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