System Update with Glenn Greenwald

JD Vance and Rand Paul Clash on Due Process: War on Terror Echoes; Has the U.S. Given Up on Confronting China? Ben Shapiro's Latest Falsehoods About Israel

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Sep 9, 2025
The discussion highlights the alarming use of War on Terror tactics against alleged drug traffickers, raising due process concerns. It questions U.S. military priorities, especially the shift away from confronting China as it focuses on Latin America. Lastly, it dismantles misinformation surrounding Israel, critically analyzing U.S. aid and the reparations debate. The conversation emphasizes civil liberties and the implications of unchecked government power.
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INSIGHT

Kinetic Strike Mirrors War-On-Terror Logic

  • The U.S. used a dramatic military strike on a Venezuelan speedboat with no public evidence linking it to drugs.
  • Glenn argues this mirrors the war-on-terror logic of killing first and providing no accountability later.
INSIGHT

Venezuela Strike Doesn't Match Drug-Source Data

  • Glenn highlights an apparent mismatch between the chosen target (Venezuela) and official U.S. data on drug sources.
  • He suggests the strike serves theatrical or geopolitical aims, not genuine drug interdiction.
ANECDOTE

Contradictory Claims Followed By Viral Strike Footage

  • Glenn narrates the public sequence: conflicting claims about destination then a video of the boat's destruction.
  • He notes the boat was small and unlikely to carry major drug shipments, emphasizing the theatrical release of the strike footage.
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