Common Sense with Dan Carlin Show 325 - Who's the Boss?
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Nov 24, 2025 The podcast kicks off with a critical look at military safeguards against abuses. Dan discusses how distracting tactics can obscure real threats, highlighting a viral video of lawmakers reminding troops of their duty to refuse illegal orders. He emphasizes the importance of individual agency in the military and draws parallels with historical examples like Nuremberg. The conversation delves into the duty of soldiers to disobey unlawful commands and the potential dangers of weakening these vital protections for democracy. Engaging insights on civilian control over the military round out the discussion.
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Spot The Real Threats Amid Noise
- Dan Carlin warns that "flooding the zone with crap" obscures truly important threats to democracy.
- He urges focus on structural safeguards rather than distractions thrown up to deflect attention.
Soldiers' Agency As A Firewall
- Carlin emphasizes individual soldiers' agency as the last firewall against government abuse.
- He argues reminding troops they must refuse illegal orders protects democracy.
WWII Comparison Highlights Judgment
- Carlin contrasts U.S. forces with WWII Japanese troops who followed suicidal orders without question.
- He uses that contrast to show why U.S. forces' duty to judge orders matters.