The Victor Davis Hanson Show Wheeling and Dealing in Europe and at Home
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Feb 28, 2025 The podcast dives into the complexities of peace negotiations in Ukraine and highlights the geopolitical chess game over Bolivia's lithium resources. It critiques the political implications surrounding controversial appointments within the FBI and scrutinizes issues of accountability and fraud in governance. The hosts also reflect on the broader impacts of global politics, from the German elections to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Additionally, they touch on the challenges posed by technological advancements in media and the ethics of political leadership.
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European Political Spectrum
- European political parties lean further left than American counterparts.
- The German center-right aligns with American Democrats; the far-right is viewed as extreme.
Comey's "Honeypot"
- James Comey, according to a whistleblower, used "honeypot" operations targeting Trump.
- This involved attractive female FBI agents seeking evidence of Russian collusion.
Director of National Intelligence
- Tulsi Gabbard leads the National Intelligence, a role designed to centralize intelligence.
- Its effectiveness has been hampered by inter-agency rivalries.