4/10/23: Leaked Ukraine War Docs, China's Red Lines On Ukraine, Mossad Behind Israel Protests, Pentagon Censors Leaks, Elon Vs Substack, Texas BLM Shooter, Laura Loomer Vs MTG, Jon Stewart Destroys Pentagon Official, Abortion Pill
Discussing leaked Ukraine War docs, China's red lines in Ukraine, Mossad's involvement in Israel protests, Pentagon censoring leaks, Elon's war on Substack, Texas BLM shooter's self-defense case, Laura Loomer vs MTG battle, Jon Stewart's takedown of Pentagon official, and the abortion pill question melting a Republican Rep's brains.
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Leaked documents suggest a schism between the US and South Korea over supplying lethal aid to Ukraine.
Mossad spy service planned a secret revolt against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu by instigating protests.
Leaked documents indicate a small special operations presence in Ukraine, creating potential tension between France and the US.
China closely monitors the situation in Ukraine and may intervene more decisively if Russia is in danger of failure on the battlefield.
The Pentagon's failed audit exposes significant waste and highlights the lack of accountability in defense spending.
Deep dives
The leaked documents reveal tensions between the US and South Korea over supplying lethal aid to Ukraine.
According to leaked documents, there is a schism between the US and South Korea regarding supplying lethal aid to Ukraine. South Korea expressed reluctance to sell weapons to Ukraine, fearing it may violate their internal policy and was concerned that the US would use the weapons on Ukraine's behalf. The documents also suggest that the US actively sought ways to manipulate South Korea into providing weapons to Ukraine.
The leaked documents show a secret revolt within Mossad against Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Leaked documents indicate that the Mossad spy service was planning a secret revolt against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Mossad officials were involved in instigating protests against the proposed judicial reforms in Israel. The documents reveal a profound schism within the Israeli government and mark a departure from standard procedure for Mossad.
France denies having an active military presence in Ukraine.
Leaked documents suggest that a small contingent of less than 100 special operations personnel from France, America, Britain, and Latvia were already active in Ukraine. However, France has denied having any active military presence in Ukraine, creating a potential source of tension between France and the US.
The leaked documents reveal China's red lines in the Ukraine conflict.
The leaked documents shed light on China's stance in the Ukraine conflict. China would likely use any Ukrainian attack on Moscow as a reason to attack NATO and potentially provide lethal aid to Russia. The documents signal that China closely monitors the situation in Ukraine and may intervene more decisively if they believe Russia is in danger of failure on the battlefield.
Pentagon's Failed Audit
During an interview with John Stewart, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks was questioned about the Pentagon's failed audit. The audit, which the Pentagon has failed five times in a row, reveals that the department is unable to account for 60% of its assets, amounting to $3.5 trillion. Despite promises to improve, the Pentagon has not made any significant changes. Hicks attempted to downplay the significance of the audit, emphasizing that it only looks at whether items were delivered as ordered, rather than focusing on waste, fraud, and abuse. However, Stewart argued that the audit exposes substantial waste within the system, referencing oversized contracts and misallocated funds.
Arrogance and Belittlement
During the interview, Hicks displayed arrogance and belittlement towards Stewart. She taunted Stewart by asking him to explain what an audit is and dismissed his concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse within the Pentagon. Her condescending attitude and lack of accountability regarding the failed audit raised questions about her understanding of the issue and her willingness to address the problem.
Importance of Accountability
The failed Pentagon audit highlights the importance of accountability in government spending, especially within the defense sector. The inability to track and account for such a significant amount of money raises concerns about transparency and proper fiscal management. It also underscores the need for greater oversight and reform to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently.
Sergeant Daniel Perry convicted of murder during protests
Sergeant Daniel Perry, a US Army soldier working for Uber, has been convicted of murder for shooting and killing an armed protester during nationwide protests in 2020. Perry drove into a crowd of demonstrators in Austin, Texas, with protesters surrounding his car. Perry claimed self-defense, stating that the protester approached him with an AK-47 rifle. However, witnesses testified that the protester did not raise his rifle at Perry. Prosecutors presented social media posts from Perry that indicated a desire to harm protesters. Perry now faces a potential life sentence.
Legal contradictions and implications on abortion rights
Two federal judges issued contradictory rulings regarding the abortion drug mifepristone, setting up a Supreme Court showdown on abortion rights. A Texas judge ruled to completely roll back the FDA approval of mifepristone, arguing that it is not safe, despite overwhelming evidence of its safety. In contrast, a Washington judge issued an injunction to maintain the drug's availability in the states where it is currently used. These conflicting rulings highlight the extreme positions on abortion and the potential impact on women's access to care. The cases demonstrate the wider implications of the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, as anti-abortion activists seek to ban the procedure nationwide.
Krystal and Saagar discuss a massive trove of leaked documents released to us that show inner details on Ukraine War, China's Red Lines on the Ukraine War, and how Mossad worked to foment the protests in Israel, the Pentagon racing to censor the leaks, Elon declaring war on SubStack and Matt Taibbi by removing Substack links from Twitter, did the Texas BLM Shooter act in self defense, Laura Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Greene battle for Trump's affection, Saagar looks into how Jon Stewart destroyed a Pentagon official on their Failed Audits, and Krystal looks into how the Abortion Pill question melted a Republican Rep's brains.
