Tulsi Gabbard05 August 2024

Who Actually Runs The US Government? - Tulsi Gabbard - #821

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Insights & moments

The myth-busts, hot takes, explainers, and tools worth keeping.

Myth Buster· 2

Myth Buster00:00

It's Not the President Calling the Shots

Tulsi Gabbard argues that the U.S. president is not truly in control, but rather a figurehead manipulated by a powerful cabal behind the scenes. This group includes elite Democrats, national security officials, military-industrial complex figures, and media billionaires who benefit from perpetual crisis and war.

Real power lies with unelected elites, not elected officials.
Figures like Biden and Harris are controlled by a 'Democrat elite' cabal.
This group profits from war and crisis, undermining democracy.
The system prevents true accountability to voters.

“President Biden has not been the guy calling the shots... It is this cabal of... the Democrat elite, the woke warmongers.”
Tulsi Gabbard · 00:30

#government#elites#democracy#military-industrial complex

Myth Buster52:00

The TikTok Bill Is an Attack on Free Speech

Gabbard argues that the TikTok bill, despite being sold as a national security measure, is actually a severe threat to civil liberties. It gives the president unchecked power to shut down any platform deemed an 'agent of a foreign adversary'.

The bill violates free speech by letting the president ban platforms.
It mirrors the Patriot Act in its erosion of liberties.
The real danger is setting a precedent for censorship.
Even platforms like X could be targeted under this law.

“It is an anti-free speech bill... the most egregious violation of civil liberties since the Patriot Act.”
Tulsi Gabbard · 52:30

#TikTok#free speech#censorship#Patriot Act

Hot Take· 1

Hot Take15:00

Kamala Harris Would Be Dangerous as President

Gabbard delivers a strong warning about Kamala Harris, stating she would be dangerous as commander-in-chief. She believes Harris would feel the need to prove herself by using military force, risking lives and global stability.

Harris would feel pressure to prove her strength.
She might use military force to assert authority.
This makes her easy to manipulate.
She has a history of putting political interests first.

“She would immediately feel the need to exert strength... What better way to do that than to use our military and go out and commit…”
Tulsi Gabbard · 15:30

#Kamala Harris#presidency#military#danger

Explainer· 1

Explainer04:00

Why Trump Threatens the Establishment

Gabbard explains that the establishment fears Trump not because of his policies, but because he resists their control. Unlike other politicians, Trump doesn't bend to pressure from party elites or foreign policy hawks, making him a unique threat to their power.

Trump is not beholden to establishment interests.
The establishment tried to block him from ballots in 32 states.
He makes independent decisions, even surprising his own staff.
His independence is why they see him as dangerous.

“The reason why they're doing that is because... he is not beholden to those same establishment interests.”
Tulsi Gabbard · 04:30

#Trump#establishment#politics#independence

Story· 2

Story16:00

Biden's Decline Was Impossible to Ignore

Gabbard confirms that Biden's mental and physical decline was widely known internally, despite public denials. She recalls seeing him on the debate stage in 2020 and notes the stark difference in his performance just a few years later.

Biden's decline was impossible to ignore internally.
Public claims that he was 'sharper than ever' were false.
Gabbard saw a significant difference between 2020 and 2024.
The effort to hide his condition was transparent.

“It was impossible to ignore... anyone who knows him now... knew that was all crap.”
Tulsi Gabbard · 17:00

#Biden#mental health#politics#truth

Story24:30

Why I Left the Democratic Party

Gabbard shares her journey from DNC vice chair to independent, explaining how the Democratic Party abandoned its foundational values. She resigned in 2016 over the party's support for Hillary Clinton, a 'war-monger,' and its suppression of Bernie Sanders.

She resigned as DNC vice chair in 2016 over primary rigging.
She endorsed Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton on foreign policy.
The party has become unrecognizable from its roots.
She now speaks at conservative events because they uphold constitutional values.

“The Democratic party has gone so far away from its roots... It's unrecognizable today.”
Tulsi Gabbard · 31:30

#Democratic Party#DNC#Bernie Sanders#Hillary Clinton

Q&A· 1

Q&A08:00

Who Wants War and Why?

When asked who benefits from war, Gabbard identifies politicians tied to defense contractors who see war as a first resort, not a last one. These figures prioritize military action over diplomacy, driven by financial incentives and a desire for power.

Politicians beholden to defense contractors push for war.
They see war as a way to punish enemies and topple regimes.
They don't consider the long-term costs in lives and money.
Most Americans are tired of endless war.

“Who wants war and why? They would be shocked by how many people do... politicians who are beholden to the big defense contractors.”
Tulsi Gabbard · 08:00

#war#defense contractors#foreign policy#military

Takeaway· 1

Takeaway57:30

Choose Freedom, Not Government Control

Faced with the dilemma of foreign-owned social media versus government censorship, Gabbard firmly chooses freedom. She argues that allowing the government to control information sources is a greater threat than any foreign platform.

Government control of information is a slippery slope.
The answer to bad speech is more speech, not censorship.
Once the government has this power, it can be weaponized.
Freedom means trusting people to make their own decisions.

“I choose freedom. I choose freedom. Because then where do you draw the line?”
Tulsi Gabbard · 57:30

#freedom#censorship#government#information