Tyranny Today Tyranny Today 2025 10 05
Oct 5, 2025
The host delves into shifting U.S. alliances, questioning America's commitment to NATO amidst rising global tensions. Discussion includes how alliances function based on shared threats and the challenges NATO faces with diverging member priorities. The implications of China's growing influence and U.S. tech policies, such as the risks surrounding TikTok and semiconductor dependencies, are also examined. Concerns about the decline of U.S. global primacy and the potential ramifications of diminished dollar demand add to the urgency of the conversation.
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Childhood Steam Locomotive Memory
- The host recalls being lifted into a steam locomotive cab as a child and watching the blazing firebox and stokers shoveling coal.
- That visceral memory frames his skepticism about calling industrial energy transitions truly 'green.'
US Pullback From Disinformation Coalition
- The US withdrew from a joint transatlantic disinformation effort, undermining coordinated response to state propaganda.
- That step widens opportunities for Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran to manipulate Western societies.
Alliance Diffusion And US Deniability
- America's alliance posture looks more diffuse and less immediate as it distances itself from direct involvement.
- Selling weapons while claiming deniability creates the appearance of being outside NATO while still influencing conflicts.