NATO War Machine with Jeffrey Sachs and Link Lauren
Dec 4, 2023
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RFK Jr. discusses NATO's history and problems with Link Lauren and Jeffrey Sachs. They cover topics like the consequences of NATO expansion, the actions of an assistant secretary in Ukraine, Putin's call for negotiation, the war in Ukraine, tragic consequences, and the impact of US military funding.
The United States and England sabotaged the peace agreements between Ukraine and Russia, resulting in the continuation of the war and loss of lives.
The expansion of NATO leads to weapons purchases from specific contractors, benefiting companies like General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Lockheed, posing a threat to global peace and provoking Russia.
Deep dives
The US and England sabotaged the peace agreements in Ukraine
The podcast discusses how the United States and England sabotaged the peace agreements between Ukraine and Russia in April 2022. The agreements would have settled the Ukraine war and maintained Ukraine intact with a withdrawal of Russian troops. The US and Boris Johnson hindered the agreement, resulting in the continuation of the war and the loss of lives.
NATO expansion and the role of military contractors
The podcast highlights the role of NATO expansion and its connection to military contractors. The discussion mentions that the expansion of NATO leads to weapons purchases from specific contractors, benefiting companies like General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Lockheed. The necons in the US pushed for NATO enlargement, which provoked Russia and posed a threat to global peace.
The role of Ukraine's negotiations and US involvement
The podcast reveals the importance of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia for achieving peace. It highlights how Ukraine was initially ordered to tear up the peace agreement, preventing the end of the war and causing significant loss of life. The US, including figures like Victoria Nuland and Boris Johnson, played a role in hindering the negotiations and continuing the conflict.
Criticism of US policies and spending in Ukraine
The podcast criticizes US policies and spending in Ukraine, emphasizing the negative consequences. It suggests that the funds provided by the US are misused, with corruption and theft prevalent. The discussion also points out the absurdity of the US justifying its actions as beneficial for the middle class, when the money could have been used to address domestic issues and support struggling small businesses in the US.