Cartels Now Terrorist Targets, Texas Pushes Back Against Blue Hypocrisy & Search Engine or Election Engine? Week In Review
Aug 16, 2025
The podcast dives into the historic decision to classify drug cartels as terrorists, paving the way for military action against them. It criticizes Democratic leadership for perceived hypocrisy in handling crime and immigration. Redistricting battles are highlighted, pointing out gerrymandering tactics from both parties. Discussions also touch on allegations of bias in big tech, particularly Google's impact on electoral outcomes. Lastly, there's a focus on the growing divide over law enforcement and extreme left views, challenging the commitment to public safety.
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Military Action Against Cartels
President Trump authorized military engagement against cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations, raising the level of response against drug trafficking.
Ted Cruz argues this follows precedent like Plan Colombia and could enable strikes where host governments cooperate or resist.
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Gerrymandering Hypocrisy Claim
Cruz and Ferguson highlight perceived hypocrisy by Democrats who denounce Texas redistricting while running heavily gerrymandered maps in blue states.
They compare statewide vote shares to delegation shares to argue Democrats manipulate maps to preserve power.
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Redraw To Reflect Voter Preferences
Cruz urges drawing maps that reflect voters' values so delegations match state political preferences.
He frames redrawing as a democratic act to allow voters to elect representatives who share their views.
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The President (referred to as Trump) has authorized the U.S. military to use force against Latin American drug cartels.
These cartels have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations, allowing for military engagement.
Historical precedent is cited, such as Plan Colombia under President George W. Bush.
2. Criticism of Democratic Leadership
Strong accusations are made against Democratic leaders for allegedly siding with criminals and cartels.
The narrative portrays Democrats as hypocritical and power-hungry, especially regarding issues like immigration, crime, and redistricting.
3. Gerrymandering and Redistricting
The document discusses redistricting in states like Texas, Illinois, California, Massachusetts, and New York.
It compares Republican and Democratic strategies, accusing Democrats of manipulating district maps to gain disproportionate representation.
4. Big Tech Bias
Google is accused of censoring conservative content and favoring Democratic fundraising emails.
Reference is made to psychologist Robert Epstein, who allegedly found that Google’s search algorithms influenced votes in favor of Hillary Clinton.
5. Law Enforcement and DOJ Incident
A DOJ employee allegedly assaulted a federal law enforcement officer with a sandwich.
The incident is used to highlight perceived radicalism and disrespect for law enforcement among left-wing individuals.
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Verdict with Ted Cruz