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Do you ever get that queasy feeling by the occassional thought that the people running our foreign policy agenda are, well… dumb? We do too. And so does our guest Rich Goldberg, who had to explain some basics to the House Foreign Affairs Committee earlier this week. He joins today to discuss everything from UNRWA and the tangled mess that is the United Nations, to Iran’s nuclear capabilities and our administration’s weakness in dealing with a middling power.

Steve Hayward fills in for Peter this week. He, James and Rob talk about the economics lesson our criminals are giving the US; plus there’s talk about pop sensation psyops and the comfort that some feel by the thought of a world controlled by malevolent grownups.

Hosts:
James LileksRob LongSteve Hayward
Guest:
Rich Goldberg

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  • Stad@Stad
    Ricochet Audio Network (View Post):
    Do you ever get that queasy feeling by the occassional thought that the people running our foreign policy agenda are, well… dumb?

    I don't think they're dumb. I think they are crooked sellouts . . .

  • Rightfromthestart@Rightfromthestart
    People seem to think each crime has a separate perp, crime is a job they do it all day every day so each mugger off the street might stop 500 muggings , each car jacker- 600 car jackings. These people obey no laws so when Giuliani had cops go after the small crime of subway fare jumping they would often find people wanted on several outstanding warrants and also carrying an illegal weapon. Locking up 50 perps might result in a decrease of 20,000 crimes. Adding to that is the deterrent effect where young perps could realize crime doesn’t pay.
  • Nanocelt TheContrarian@NanoceltTheContrarian
    ReplyingtoStad

    Ricochet Audio Network (View Post):
    Do you ever get that queasy feeling by the occassional thought that the people running our foreign policy agenda are, well… dumb?

    Stad (View Comment):

    I don’t think they’re dumb. I think they are crooked sellouts . . .

    Actually, malign and hostile to America and the foundations of Western Civilization. Just like our adversaries. Not queasy. Gagging and retching.

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