The War Machine The MONEY MACHINE /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Larry Johnson

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The discussion reflects on how U.S. policy since the late 1990s repeatedly provoked Russia, expanding NATO despite Moscow not aggressively building its military. A 2019 Rand Corporation report (“Extending Russia”) is cited as evidence of deliberate Western attempts to weaken Moscow. The speakers criticize Washington’s political class and media for pushing propaganda and constant hostility toward foreign powers.

They highlight Tucker Carlson’s exchange with Mark Cuban on Ukraine aid, where Tucker questioned why wealthy Americans who support funding don’t give their own money instead of forcing taxpayers. This segues into broader criticism of the “deep state,” CIA overreach, and U.S. covert operations worldwide, particularly in places like the Caucasus.

The speakers argue the CIA is unaccountable, needs dismantling, and that U.S. foreign policy wrongly assumes every country is an enemy rather than a potential partner. They warn this arrogance will eventually cause a major disaster.

Finally, they point out how Washington, D.C. has grown wealthy from endless wars and government spending, while America’s domestic problems like failing education and decaying cities worsen. The conversation closes with concern that the U.S. is chasing foreign enemies instead of fixing its own internal issues.