

Ray McGovern: Tulsi Gabbard and Warrantless Spying.
27 snips Jan 20, 2025
Ray McGovern, an expert on U.S. foreign policy and intelligence, dives into the erosion of constitutional protections, highlighting the implications of warrantless surveillance on civil liberties. He critiques the U.S. government's actions and examines how Netanyahu's political maneuvers might reshape relations with the U.S. McGovern also explores the importance of transparency in addressing injustice and the significance of states' rights amidst contemporary media narratives, drawing on historical parallels to advocate for civil rights.
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Netanyahu's Ceasefire Strategy
- Netanyahu might sabotage the Hamas ceasefire to maintain power.
- He likely wants to appease extremists within his government.
Netanyahu's Influence on Iraq War
- Netanyahu and Israeli intervention heavily influenced the US decision to invade Iraq.
- This intervention involved the Pentagon and neoconservatives, ultimately leading to the Iraq War.
Iran's Nuclear Program Status
- The intelligence community maintains that Iran stopped developing nuclear weapons in 2003.
- Russia's treaty with Iran reinforces this, as Russia wouldn't partner with a nuclear-armed Iran.