Trump Invokes “Donroe Doctrine” In Venezuela! Tulsi RADIO SILENT On Regime Change! w/ Max Blumenthal
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Takeaways
- ❖Bronx activist Jose Vega confronts Congressman Richie Torres over his support for wars in Ukraine and Gaza, accusing him of being an 'AIPAC sellout' and highlighting local disdain.
- ❖The hosts and guest criticize the 'Donroe Doctrine' (Trump's version of the Monroe Doctrine) as a modern guise for US imperialist intervention in Latin America, particularly Venezuela, for resource control.
- ❖Tulsi Gabbard is scrutinized for her dramatic shift from an anti-interventionist stance on Venezuela in 2019 to aligning with the Trump administration's interventionist policies, with her military background in psychological operations emphasized.
- ❖Concerns are raised about the weaponization of government agencies like ICE against domestic activists and the potential for prosecuting speech under the Patriot Act.
- ❖Online political discourse is described as heavily influenced by 'fake influencers,' bots, and coordinated messaging campaigns, eroding genuine public engagement.
Insights
1Local Activism Against War-Hawking Politicians
Jose Vega, a congressional candidate, actively confronts incumbent Congressman Richie Torres, accusing him of funding genocide in Gaza and Ukraine due to AIPAC funding. Vega highlights widespread local disdain for Torres despite his re-election, attributing it to voter apathy and the political establishment's control.
Vega recounts confronting Torres in a diner and launching a billboard campaign against him. He notes that people in the Bronx 'viscerally hate' Torres and want him removed electorally and verbally 'smackdowned.'
2The 'Donroe Doctrine' as Modern Imperialism
The hosts and guest critique Trump's invocation of the 'Monroe Doctrine' (dubbed 'Donroe Doctrine') regarding Venezuela. They argue it's a continuation of US imperialist policy to control Latin American resources and prevent independent sovereignty, particularly against Chinese and Russian influence. The original Monroe Doctrine, intended to protect emerging republics, has been perverted into a justification for intervention.
Trump's statement on the 'Donroe Doctrine' (), Al Jazeera's breakdown of the Monroe Doctrine (), and Caitlin Johnstone's critique () are discussed, framing it as 'racist US imperialists telling racist European imperialists 200 years ago that everyone and everything in Latin America belongs to Washington.'
3Tulsi Gabbard's Political Evolution and PSYOPs Background
Tulsi Gabbard is criticized for her dramatic shift from an anti-interventionist stance on Venezuela in 2019 to aligning with the Trump administration's interventionist policies. Her military background in Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations (PSYOPs) is presented as a key to understanding her political messaging and perceived lack of authenticity.
Clips of Gabbard's 2019 anti-interventionist statements () are contrasted with her 2023 speech praising Trump's foreign policy (). It's revealed that her military role was in the 'United States Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command,' leading to the conclusion that 'she is literally trained as a psychological operator' ().
4Weaponization of State Power and Digital Propaganda
The discussion highlights fears of government agencies like ICE being used against domestic activists and the Patriot Act being invoked to prosecute speech. They also describe online political discourse as manipulated by 'fake influencers,' bots, and coordinated messaging campaigns, making genuine public engagement difficult.
Jose Vega's stepdad's abduction by ICE () and the hosts' predictions about ICE being used as a domestic police force and the Patriot Act prosecuting activists () are cited. The discussion of 'Gunther Eagleman' as a 'team' of people and the 'Influencible' company paying for coordinated tweets (, ) illustrates digital manipulation.
Lessons
- Support Jose Vega's congressional campaign (votega.nyc) to challenge incumbent politicians and promote anti-war stances, particularly in districts with perceived political corruption.
- Become politically active beyond social media, intervening directly to hold politicians accountable through public confrontations and grassroots organizing.
- Critically evaluate political rhetoric and online narratives, recognizing the potential for psychological operations, bot networks, and coordinated messaging to manipulate public opinion.
Quotes
"You are responsible for the death of thousands of Palestinian children, thousands of Ukrainian children. You love funding war. You love funding genocide."
"The Monroe Doctrine was just racist US imperialists telling racist European imperialists 200 years ago that the everyone and everything in Latin America belongs to Washington."
"Tulsi Gabbard... she is literally trained as a psychological operator."
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