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Lindsey Graham Using Iran to Help Netanyahu, America's Reputation Ruined Worldwide

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Jan 18, 2026
The hosts dive into the American media's ethnocentrism regarding the Iranian protests, questioning the motives of GOP figures like Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz. They critique Graham's sincerity in addressing human rights while exploring his pro-Netanyahu stance. The discussion touches on the alarming decline of America’s global reputation and the hypocrisy in foreign policy. With a call for solidarity with oppressed peoples, they emphasize the importance of grassroots mobilization against domestic threats.
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INSIGHT

Cold-Hearted Foreign Solidarity Rings Hollow

  • Hosts argue Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz vocalizing support for Iranians rings hollow because they ignore human rights at home.
  • They suggest such statements are strategic plays tied to other political alliances, not genuine solidarity.
ANECDOTE

Graham Clip Used To Illustrate Hypocrisy

  • Jennifer plays and ridicules a clip of Lindsey Graham appearing intoxicated while urging larger operations against Iran.
  • She links his behavior to hypocrisy, saying he won't defend his own community yet grandstands internationally.
ANECDOTE

Cruz Video Mocked As Macho Performance

  • The hosts play Ted Cruz's produced message praising Iranian protesters and calling Trump their backer.
  • They mock the production and imply Cruz uses macho posturing to win MAGA support.
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