Trump Immunized, Castro Indicted | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Summary
Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas critique the US indictment of Raul Castro as hypocritical imperialism and discuss Israel’s brutalization of Gaza aid flotilla protesters. They argue that militant pacifism is ineffective against authoritarian regimes and condemn the US War Powers Act violations regarding Iran. The hosts also touch on US military industrial weaknesses, the high cost of vehicles, and the political instability surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu.
Topics discussed
Intro, NJ World Cup ads, and Just Food for Dogs sponsorship
US charges against Raul Castro and historical context of Cuba
US imperialism, military stockpiles, and North Korean succession
Why goods are overpriced in Canada and living in Siberia
Israel's Ben-Gvir abuses protesters and domestic political instability
Critique of European pacifism and Ireland's moral authority
Israel's authoritarianism and the failure of nonviolent protest
War Powers Act vote and the symbolic nature of Congress
Show logistics, viewer comments, and closing ads
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