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Tulsi Gabbard on Afghanistan Withdrawal, Military 'Woke-ification', and Biden's Agenda

Megyn KellyFebruary 5, 20221h 35min114,954 views
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Afghanistan Withdrawal Debacle

  • 🎯 Generals Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzie publicly acknowledged advising President Biden against a full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, contradicting Biden's claims.
  • ⚠️ The withdrawal is described as an "utter and absolute disaster," with criticism of the agreement made with the Taliban without Afghan government involvement and the surprise at the rapid collapse of the Afghan government.
  • 💔 There's a profound sense of betrayal and anger among service members and veterans regarding the handling of the withdrawal and the abandonment of allies.
  • ❓ A significant 10-day gap between the fall of Kabul and the request for military assessment on extending troop presence is highlighted as a critical leadership failure.

Biden Administration Deceptions

  • 🤥 Biden's claims that no military leaders advised against withdrawal, that all Americans would be evacuated, and that Al-Qaeda was gone from Afghanistan are directly contradicted by military testimony.
  • 📉 The operation was called an "extraordinary success" by Biden, a claim the generals diplomatically avoided endorsing, noting it was far from the truth.
  • 🗣️ Biden's alleged phone call with Afghan President Ghani, urging him to present a rosier picture of the situation, is seen as irresponsible and counterproductive.

General Milley and Military Conduct

  • 🇺🇸 General Milley's defense of his calls to his Chinese counterpart, stating they were coordinated and necessary for de-escalation, is presented.
  • ❓ Questions arise about Milley's role in the calls with Nancy Pelosi regarding nuclear launch authority and his reported agreement with her assessment of Trump's mental state.
  • 🚫 Milley asserts that resigning would be a political act and his duty is to provide advice, not to dictate orders, emphasizing civilian control of the military.
  • 🚩 Concerns are raised about the increasing 'woke-ification' of the military, with discussions on critical race theory, extremism, and the politicization of military leadership.

Domestic Policy and Political Division

  • 💸 The proposed $3.5 trillion "human infrastructure" bill is criticized for bundling unrelated social proposals, including immigration reform and climate change initiatives, under the guise of infrastructure.
  • 📉 The term "human infrastructure" is seen as a tactic to obscure the true cost and scope of the spending, which lacks clear debate and accountability.
  • 💉 The politicization of COVID-19 policies, particularly vaccine mandates for children and the dismissal of natural immunity, is a major point of contention, with concerns about government overreach and loss of individual choice.
  • ⚖️ The use of race and identity politics by political leaders is seen as a divisive tool for political gain, undermining national unity and the rule of law.
  • 🗳️ The Durham investigation's findings regarding Hillary Clinton's alleged role in spreading false propaganda about Trump and Russia are discussed as an example of the elite's playbook to silence opposition.
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