Part Of The Problem Scott Horton
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Dec 11, 2025 
Scott Horton, a prominent Libertarian foreign-policy commentator and author, dives deep into current geopolitical tensions. He critiques Trump's aggressive stance toward Venezuela, likening it to historical war propaganda. Horton reveals how drug narratives fail to justify military interventions and warns of the devastating impacts of a new regime-change war. He also discusses the ongoing Ukraine conflict, analyzing military dynamics and the internal pressures that complicate peace talks. Horton underscores the influence of neocon politics on U.S. foreign policy.
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War Propaganda Has Become More Transparent
- U.S. war propaganda has grown weaker and more transparent than during previous conflicts like Iraq.
- Scott Horton argues current pretexts for Venezuela war (e.g., fentanyl claims) are a pale imitation of past justifications.
Fentanyl Narrative Doesn't Map To Military Targets
- Fentanyl flows mainly involve Chinese precursors and Mexican distribution, not Venezuela as the primary source.
- Horton emphasizes the mismatch between the drug narrative and the proposed military response.
Foreign Intervention Often Strengthens Leaders
- Foreign-imposed regime change usually rallies domestic support for targeted leaders.
- Horton warns Venezuelans would likely rally around Maduro if attacked, complicating U.S. intervention plans.
