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Pro-Israel Lobbyist's 2012 Strategy for War with Iran

The Young TurksJuly 5, 20255 min19,155 views
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Lobbyist's War Strategy Revealed

  • 💡 In 2012, pro-Israel lobbyist Patrick Clawson outlined a strategy for initiating a war with Iran.
  • 🎯 Clawson suggested that for the US to go to war with Iran, it would be best if another entity started the conflict.
  • 🔑 This strategy mirrors historical US entries into wars, such as waiting for events like Pearl Harbor or the sinking of the Lusitania.

Historical Parallels and US Involvement

  • 🚀 Clawson's remarks are contrasted with President Obama's efforts to achieve the Iran nuclear deal in 2015.
  • ⚠️ Trump's subsequent withdrawal from the deal in 2018 is noted as a factor leading to Iran enriching uranium again.
  • 🇺🇸 The discussion draws parallels to the lead-up to the Iraq War, where false intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction was provided by Israel.

Current Implications and Geopolitics

  • 📌 The transcript suggests that a similar strategy might be unfolding today, where an Iranian counterattack on US troops could provide the justification for regime change.
  • 🗣️ The hosts criticize the cynical framing of initiating war through manufactured crises or waiting for devastating events.
  • 🐍 Figures like Bill Kristol, associated with neoconservative foreign policy, are criticized for shifting their stance on Trump, despite their past actions leading to prolonged wars.
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