Sinister Death Threats and Tactics of War

The podcast episode discusses the use of sinister death threats as a tactic to limit blowback from deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure in war. It suggests that military intelligence units worldwide strategize on how to kill civilians while appearing to adhere to humanitarian laws. An example is given of a rule during the US bombing of Afghanistan, where if estimated deaths exceeded 30, the Secretary of Defense had to approve. The distinction between civilians and combatants can erode, leading to potentially genocidal situations.