EM Burlingame, a Green Beret and author, is joined by LTC Steve Murray, a former Information Warfare Officer, to tackle pressing issues. They explore the influence of disinformation and fear in political narratives, drawing historical parallels with Nazi propaganda. The discussion delves into the balance of war powers and the threats of global terrorism, while questioning Congress's role in today’s governance. They also analyze the manipulation of language through media and the urgent need to rethink truth in an age of information overload.
The podcast discusses predictive programming, illustrating how narratives shape public perception by preemptively introducing scenarios before they occur.
Historical parallels are drawn between past government operations, like Nazi propaganda, and modern strategies for manipulating public sentiment and expectations.
Concerns are raised about Congress's potential failure to declare war, emphasizing how political dissent may exacerbate national security threats on multiple fronts.
Deep dives
The Impact of Predictive Programming
Predictive programming involves shaping public perception by subtly introducing ideas or scenarios before they become reality. The discussion highlights how narratives related to terrorism, such as those surrounding Al-Qaeda and funding origins, are framed to prepare the public for future events. Both speakers express concern over how certain narratives, like those presented by Sarah Adams, may gloss over critical funding details while perpetuating agency agendas. This programming aims to ensure reactions align with desired public sentiment during inevitably catastrophic events.
Connection Between Historical Narratives and Modern Operations
The conversation draws parallels between historical government operations and contemporary events, implying a continuous thread of manipulation by those in power. Past instances, like Nazi propaganda techniques and operations during the Cold War, are discussed as foundations for the modern bureaucratic state’s strategies. The importance of uncovering how past methodologies influence today's geopolitical situations is stressed, particularly regarding the evolution of perceived threats. These historical insights suggest a framework in which current crises are managed through a similar playbook.
The Role of Congress and Potential Warfare
The discussion focuses on the role Congress plays in declaring war and the implications of such a declaration on national security. There is skepticism regarding the likelihood of Congress formally declaring war due to the current political climate and internal dissent. The speakers also emphasize that a failure to declare war could lead to intensified threats from both domestic and international factions. Through analyzing the dynamics within Congress, concerns grow about how insider politics may influence military actions.
The Cycle of Civil Unrest and Its Roots
Current discussions revolve around the increasing prevalence of civil unrest in response to systemic failures and societal disillusionment. The speakers explore the difficulties in mobilizing significant public action due to a pervasive sense of fatigue and indifference among the populace. Factors contributing to unrest include economic strife and feelings of disenfranchisement, especially among younger generations. While the indicators suggest brewing civil discontent, the potential for an outright civil war remains debated amid ongoing social fragmentation.
Manipulation of Ideologies and Cultural Divides
The dialogue highlights the exploitation of societal fractures by powerful factions seeking to reshape public ideology. It discusses how historical manipulation often lays the groundwork for modern scapegoating and ethnic division, reminiscent of past totalitarian tactics. This manipulation is believed to be deliberately designed to ignite conflict between different demographic groups, furthering a divide-and-conquer strategy. Recognizing this trend is essential for understanding the present landscape of political chaos and the emergence of extremist ideologies.
EM Burlingame is a author, father, green beret, and LTC Steven Murray is a former Information Warfare Officer and Cyber Defense Battalion Commander. They discuss the recent Shawn Ryan interviews with Sarah Adams/Jane Doe, disinformation, fear of Congress declaring war, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!