

THE GREAT COWBOY - YANKEE ALLIANCE w/ MIKE BENZ
24 snips Nov 29, 2024
In this engaging discussion, internet censorship expert Mike Benz unveils the shifting landscapes of free speech and media in modern revolutions. He highlights how NATO's stance on censorship has evolved and the historical underpinnings of the internet's military roots. Benz delves into American political factions through the Yankee Cowboy Theory, illustrating the ideological rift shaping foreign policy. He also critiques how media influences uprisings and the implications of political maneuvering, sparking a thought-provoking take on today's power dynamics.
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NATO and Censorship
- NATO's involvement in censorship began with its use of the internet for color revolutions.
- Initially, the internet was a tool to spread pro-Western narratives, but NATO shifted to censorship when these tactics were used against them.
Two Revolution Strategies
- The Anglo-American empire has used two main strategies to overthrow governments: military coups and people-powered revolutions.
- Lawrence of Arabia's actions serve as an example of covert operations to incite revolution.
Arab Spring and Free Speech
- The Arab Spring, largely organized through social media, became a test case for free speech as a military instrument.
- The uprisings highlighted the power of platforms like Twitter and Facebook in mobilizing dissent.