Coffee and a Mike Matthew Hoh #1069
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Feb 13, 2025 Matthew Hoh, a former USMC Captain and expert on foreign policy, dives deep into pressing global issues. He critiques U.S. military spending and advocates for audits to reduce waste in the Pentagon. Hoh offers insights into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and discusses the potential implications of Gaza becoming another Vietnam. He also delves into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly regarding Israel, while highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, presenting a multifaceted view of modern warfare.
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Misleading Unemployment Data
- The US unemployment rate is misleading due to how employment is measured.
- Even working a small odd job can count as full employment, masking true unemployment figures.
Pentagon Spending on Publications
- Matthew Hoh recounts seeing expensive trade publications at the Pentagon, highlighting government spending habits.
- He links this to the broader issue of "grift and corruption" in government.
Revolutionary Administration
- The current administration is acting in a revolutionary manner, implementing rapid changes.
- This rapid pace raises questions about the need for such haste.