Political Videos

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22739163

Short Summary

1. The discussion centers around a social media post by President-elect Donald Trump, asserting that BRICS countries should not attempt to create a new currency or move away from the US dollar, threatening them with 100% tariffs if they do.
2. Michael Tracy critiques the notion that Trump has any affinity for BRICS or desires to diminish US hegemonic power, arguing instead that Trump is an enforcer of the unipolar world.
3. The conversation highlights Trump's previous statements about maintaining the dollar as the world's reserve currency and his extreme stance on tariffs, particularly against China.
4. Speakers express skepticism about Trump's leadership style, suggesting he is more of a performer than a strategic leader, influenced by those around him.
5. Clint Russell from the Libertarian Party is mentioned, asking for arguments regarding Trump's controversial tariff proposals.
6. The perceived foolishness of Trump's policy of imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese imports is discussed, with commentators hesitant to express their true opinions for fear of losing subscribers.
7. Criticism is directed at Trump's approach, arguing that other world leaders are more serious and strategic than he is.
8. The discussion includes various viewer responses expressing concerns about the negative impact of such tariffs on the US economy, suggesting it would lead to increased prices and expose weaknesses in domestic production.
9. The speakers argue that the US has harmed itself by weaponizing the petrodollar, leading to a loss of global trust.
10. The conversation concludes with the suggestion that the US has become a destabilizing force globally, with allies seeking ways to mitigate the impact of American decline.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22738558

Short Summary

1. The video discusses a recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
2. The agreement was reached after extensive diplomatic efforts involving the U.S., France, Israel, and Lebanon, aimed at saving lives and improving conditions for people in both countries.
3. The narrator highlights a disparity in the urgency of achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon compared to Gaza, suggesting that the U.S. could have acted similarly for Gaza.
4. Following the announcement, the ceasefire was quickly broken, attributed to ongoing regional tensions and the empowerment of Israel's military.
5. The narrator criticizes the portrayal of the ceasefire as a permanent solution, noting it includes provisions for Israeli troop withdrawal and Hezbollah's disarmament.
6. Concerns are raised about the effectiveness of the U.S.-led monitoring committee, which has not responded to Israel's violations of the ceasefire.
7. The video expresses skepticism about the motives behind the ceasefire and the U.S. government's role in the situation.
8. The speaker emphasizes that the ceasefire is merely a temporary pause in hostilities rather than a genuine resolution.
9. Criticism is directed at U.S. officials for misleading the public into believing that peace is being pursued while simultaneously supplying weapons to Israel.
10. The speaker argues that both the U.S. government and Israel are not serious about achieving a lasting ceasefire, as their actions contradict their words.

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Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

Been waiting to hear his more collected thoughts on the matter.

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The END of England

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22197432

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(I set the link to when the interview began to cut out the set-up/ intro)

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