Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 2/22/22: Putin Escalation, Media Insanity, Truth Social, PGA Turmoil, CNN's Demise, Facial Recognition, & Identity Politics!
Feb 22, 2022
Ross Barkin, a sharp political commentator from New York City, digs into the escalating tensions in Ukraine sparked by Putin's latest speech. He critiques media narratives that distort the truth about international conflicts and the Havana syndrome. The discussion flows into the controversy surrounding Trump’s Truth Social launch and the implications of a Saudi-backed golf league. Barkin also analyzes the turmoil at CNN and the troubling use of facial recognition technology in Canada, revealing deeper issues of identity politics and authoritarianism.
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Putin's Real Goal
- Putin's recognition of breakaway republics in Ukraine signals his ambition to restore the Russian empire.
- This act provides a pretext for war but also clarifies his true intentions.
Media War Drums
- Media hysteria and a hawkish stance on the Ukraine conflict are dangerous and reminiscent of past war drums.
- This pressure makes it harder for the Biden administration to maintain a reasonable position.
Havana Syndrome Revisited
- The alleged "Havana Syndrome" has been debunked even by the CIA, attributing most cases to medical or environmental factors.
- 60 Minutes, however, continues to report on it, even playing a sound they claim is evidence, but which has been identified as cricket noises.