Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/21/22 Counter Points: Zelensky in DC, Lee Fang Twitter Files, China Covid Disaster, Omnibus Explained, Lee Harvey Oswald, Religious Liberty, Elon's Animal Farm
Dec 21, 2022
In this engaging discussion, journalist Lee Fang dives into the explosive revelations from the Twitter Files and shares insights on the Pentagon's social media tactics. Deven Mantz, a dedicated railroad worker, highlights the critical union organizing efforts amidst challenging conditions in the rail industry. They also analyze Zelensky's impactful visit to Washington D.C. and the far-reaching implications of China's COVID policy shift. The conversation wraps up with intriguing details on Lee Harvey Oswald's connections to the CIA, shedding light on historical conspiracies.
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Pentagon Psyops on Twitter
- Lee Fang uncovered Pentagon psyops using fake accounts on Twitter.
- Twitter provided special privileges to these accounts despite pledges against state-backed influence.
Classification and Secrecy
- The Pentagon may have retroactively classified social media activities to avoid embarrassment.
- Twitter knew about the covert network and moved slowly in shutting it down.
Zelensky's Visit and Funding
- Zelensky's visit to Washington aims to secure more funding for Ukraine.
- Congress increased the White House's $37 billion request to $45 billion.