The Duran Podcast Russia-US rapprochement begins in Saudi Arabia w/ Robert Barnes (Live)
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Feb 18, 2025 Robert Barnes, a legal and political analyst, dives deep into the evolving U.S.-Russia relationship against the backdrop of shifting global politics. He critiques the influence of the 'deep state' on governance and discusses Trump's foreign policy maneuvers, highlighting a new patriotic working class's rise. Barnes also tackles the escalating corruption within American politics, linking it to public disconnection. With insights into Europe's political divide and predictions about currency dynamics, he emphasizes the necessity of dialogue for better U.S.-Russia relations.
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Unitary Executive Theory
- The unitary executive theory posits that the president should have expansive power.
- This is because the president is the only elected official in the federal executive branch.
Deep State's Adversarial Role
- The administrative state has become the adversary of effective government.
- The deep state extracts from, rather than contributes to, the domestic population.
Trump's Deep State Strategy
- Trump's foreign policy objectives were derailed in his first term.
- He's now taking a multi-pronged approach to dismantle the deep state.