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8/13/25: Police state grows, Karoline crashes

The David Pakman Show

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Fear, Power, and Profiteering

This chapter explores the manipulation of public fear surrounding crime through distorted statistics, critiquing the hypocrisy of politicians who shift to authoritarian methods. It discusses the troubling erosion of civil liberties under the guise of surveillance and emergency powers, while also revealing the financial gains of Donald Trump and his family during and after his presidency. The narrative raises ethical questions about the intertwining of personal profit and political office, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in governance.

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