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Judging Freedom

Max Blumenthal: Blinken and Rubio: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum?

Jan 20, 2025
Max Blumenthal, a keen journalist and author spotlighting U.S. foreign policy issues, tackles the media's oversight on critical matters like Israeli politics. He critiques the convoluted ceasefire strategies between Israel and Hamas under Netanyahu, linking it to rising tensions with Iran. The discussion also dissects a contentious exchange with Secretary Blinken, raising impactful questions on Gaza. Blumenthal highlights the contradictions in Trump's speeches, illustrating the clash between claims of peace and imperialist agendas, while reflecting on the shifting dynamics of U.S. diplomacy.
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  • The podcast discusses how excessive money printing by the Federal Reserve threatens the value of the dollar and personal financial freedoms.
  • It highlights the need for accountability in U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict and the role of mainstream media.

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The Declining Value of the Dollar

The impact of monetary policy on the value of the dollar is highlighted, particularly due to excessive money printing by the Federal Reserve. This inflationary pressure is causing essential goods, like groceries, to become increasingly expensive. Concerns are raised that the dollar may eventually lose its status as the world's reserve currency, especially with the BRICS nations moving towards alternatives such as gold. The potential shift to a central bank digital currency is seen as further jeopardizing the dollar, threatening both personal freedoms and financial privacy.

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