Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/9/23: Capitol Police's Jan 6th Nonsense Defense, Tucker Trump Texts, Budget Standoff, Gov Demands Elon Contacts, Chomsky ChatGPT, Fauci Lab Leak, CDC Director on Gain of Function, Tucker's Ukraine Test, Stock Buybacks, Ken Roth on Netanyahu Power Grab
Mar 9, 2023
Ken Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, joins the discussion on the massive protests in Israel against Netanyahu's government's power grabs. The conversation dives into the implications of the U.S. government’s muted response to these injustices. They also critique stock buybacks and their role in economic inequality. Additionally, there's a tense look at global tensions surrounding Ukraine, showcasing political leaders’ contradictory approaches. Roth adds a crucial lens on how external pressures can reshape democratic norms and civil rights.
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Selective Footage Release
- Tucker Carlson aired selective January 6th Capitol footage.
- It showed Capitol Police seemingly escorting the QAnon Shaman.
Focus on Editorial Stance
- The focus is on Carlson's editorial stance, not Capitol Police conduct.
- This deflection ignores potential security failures.
Conflicting Officer Actions
- Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman acted heroically on January 6th.
- Other footage shows officers opening gates for protestors.
