[GUEST] Daniel McAdams : WHO IS CALLING THE SHOTS? - Influence in Washington

The haunting words echo like a prophecy fulfilled: "This is a memo that describes how we're going to take out seven countries in five years, starting with Iraq, and then Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and finishing off Iran." Two decades later, we're witnessing the final stage of this blueprint unfolding before our eyes.

Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute, joins us to unpack the recent escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States. We examine Iran's calculated missile response to Israeli attacks – a strike deliberately telegraphed hours in advance to prevent casualties while sending a clear message. This mirrors Iran's 2020 response to the Soleimani assassination, providing another potential off-ramp from escalation that may be ignored.

The conversation takes a troubling turn as we explore Israel's unprecedented influence over American foreign policy. Representative Thomas Massie's courageous stand against AIPAC and the neoconservative agenda highlights the growing discomfort among Americans watching their government prioritize another nation's interests. Multiple reports from Israeli media themselves reveal how Netanyahu directly influenced the scope and timing of attacks, while Israeli intelligence assessments overrode American findings regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Perhaps most disturbing is how today's war propaganda differs from previous cycles. Unlike the Bush-era neoconservatives who at least attempted to sell wars with promises of democracy-building, today's warmongers don't even bother with such pretense. They present Americans with conflicts and expect acceptance without justification – a nihilistic approach aimed at creating chaos rather than stability.

We conclude with a sobering observation about nuclear proliferation: by attacking Iran despite no concrete evidence of weaponization, America sends a dangerous message to nations worldwide – if you don't want to be destroyed, acquire nuclear weapons. The contrasting fates of nuclear-armed North Korea versus non-nuclear states like Libya and Iraq make this lesson painfully clear.

Join us for this essential conversation about the forces driving us toward another destructive conflict and what it means for global stability, American democracy, and the future of international relations. Subscribe now and share this episode to help others understand what's really happening behind the headlines.

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