The Young Turks Libertarian Power Hour?! - September 5, 2025
Sep 6, 2025
Dave Smith, a comedian and libertarian voice, teams up with Scott Horton, director of the Libertarian Institute, to tackle controversial U.S. military actions, including a striking debate over drug trafficking strikes. They delve into the complexities of foreign intervention, particularly in Venezuela, questioning the narratives that often drive these policies. The discussion also highlights a growing skepticism toward military engagement among conservatives and the implications for U.S.-Israel relations as public opinion begins to shift.
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Legal Thinness Of The Boat Strike
- The Trump administration justified a lethal strike on a Venezuelan boat by labeling suspects "narco-terrorists" without public legal evidence.
- Legal experts say anticipatory self-defense requires imminent threat evidence, which the administration has not provided.
Caribbean Buildup Looks Like Regime Pressure
- The U.S. has deployed marines, destroyers, cruisers, and F-35s to the Caribbean amid claims of targeting cartels.
- Hosts and guests argue the military buildup looks like preparation for regime-change pressure on Venezuela, not a pure interdiction effort.
Precedent Of Bombing Suspected Smuggling Boats
- Dave Smith recounts hearing Dave DeCamp explain U.S. precedent of bombing suspected smuggling boats and the Somalia example.
- Smith and DeCamp express skepticism that drone or airstrike identification reliably proves guilt of those aboard.
