Part Of The Problem Dan McKnight
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Jun 21, 2025 Dan McKnight, a veteran of the War on Terror and founder of Defend the Guard, dives into crucial issues regarding military engagement and accountability. He discusses the advocacy for constitutional control over National Guard deployments, critiquing presidential war powers and the media's role in shaping public perception. The conversation underscores the moral dilemmas faced by military personnel while promoting grassroots activism for legislative change, encouraging listeners to take an active role in advocating for peace and responsible military action.
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Regime Change Wars Always Fail
- American regime change wars repeatedly fail and produce disastrous outcomes.
- Congress abdicates its war powers, dragging the military into endless conflicts without proper authorization.
Guard as an Occupation Force
- National Guard troops are increasingly used as occupation forces in overseas conflicts.
- This misuse turns citizen-soldiers into tools of endless foreign wars without constitutional backing.
Defend the Guard Strategy
- Fight unconstitutional wars at the state level with Defend the Guard legislation.
- Use grassroots activism to stop unauthorized deployment of the National Guard in undeclared wars.
