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December 17, 2025 16 mins

The Silent War at Sea

There was no announcement. No address. No debate.

In this episode of Data & Dissonance, Artie and the panel break down a story being reported quietly—but carrying massive implications: U.S. forces striking alleged cartel-linked drug boats in international waters, resulting in destroyed vessels and reported fatalities.

Officials call it “interdiction.” Lawmakers are demanding briefings. And the public is left asking when the war on drugs quietly crossed into something far more dangerous.

This episode isn’t about defending cartels or minimizing the fentanyl crisis. It’s about authority, transparency, and precedent—and whether the United States just entered a new phase of enforcement without public consent or clear explanation.

We discuss:
• When drug enforcement starts to resemble undeclared combat
• Whether fentanyl is now being treated as a national security weapon
• How emergencies quietly expand government power
• Why transparency matters even when the target is unpopular
• The long-term consequences of “necessary” actions taken without debate

This is not a shouting match.
This is a slow, deliberate look at power—and what happens when it moves faster than accountability.

Artie – Host
Brian – MAGA Fire
Rachel – Independent Perspective
Daniel – Connecting the Dots
Skylar – Progressive Pushback

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