****WHISTLEBLOWER***
This Episode of the Phaet.org Podcast focuses on an Incredible story that illuminates a few corners of the vast dark side of our military. Retired Army Veteran Mike Barbot sheds light on his harrowing journey to Ramadi, Iraq, and the after-war he faced against the very institution that sent him there in the first place. This story is sure to get attention as it directly implicates our Military in the engagement of Fraud, Conspiracy and the complete Exploitation of our soldiers.
Acronym Key:
IED – Improvised Explosive Device
EOD – Explosive Ordinance Device
FOB – Forward Operating Base
AWOL – Away Without Leave
Wastes Of War (just a few)
US Military spends:
- $20 Billion a YEAR, on air conditioning in Iraq and Afghanistan
- $363 Million a year on weight loss surgery for military family members
- At OVER half of our Nations Total Budget, US spends more money on the Military than the next top 8 countries…COMBINED. (As of 2016)
NDAA ACT National Defense Authorization Act 2011
This Act violates due process protections provided in the Sixth Amendment’s right to be properly charged before detention and to a trial as well as Article 3, Section 3 of the Constitution, which guarantees those accused with treason additional due process protections. The bill is accused of significantly expanding the military’s detention authority. Among other things.(Has the American public become so neurologically defunct and apathetic as to simply allow the systematic destruction of their natural born rights?? Sure looks that way).
Non-violent Revolution should always be the first choice…Until you’re left with No choice.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com