Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/13/21: Vaccine Mandate, 9/11 Retrospective, Dubya's Speech, Drone Strikes, Bernie vs Manchin, Cali Recall, Wall St Greed, and More!
Sep 13, 2021
Matt Stoller, Director of the American Economic Liberties Project, dives into the politics of vaccine mandates and their legal implications. He discusses the alarming new links between Saudi Arabia and the 9/11 attacks, alongside the lasting impact of military interventions on U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also critiques the economic policies from the Bush era that have exacerbated wealth inequality today, while reflecting on political tensions within the Democratic Party and the ethical concerns surrounding corporate behavior in crisis situations.
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9/11 and Saudi Arabia
- Newly declassified FBI documents shed light on the Saudi connection to 9/11.
- Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi official, aided two hijackers, raising suspicions about a potential cover-up.
Unanswered Questions
- The reasons behind the CIA's failure to put hijackers on the FBI watchlist remain unclear.
- This lack of transparency fuels speculation about potential cover-ups and bureaucratic failures.
Critique of Bush's Speech
- George W. Bush's 9/11 speech drew praise, but Saagar Enjeti criticizes him for exploiting national anger.
- Enjeti argues Bush's actions post-9/11 led to the war in Iraq and significant damage to the US.