Tue Episode #2223: Tech, War, and the Expansion of Government Control
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Tue Episode #2223: Tech, War, and the Expansion of Government Control

2:00:01 Mar 17, 2026
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Audio issues are resolved at 00:20:12────────────────────────────────────────00:02:09:22 — Trump’s Iran Strategy Labeled a Major Global MiscalculationThe escalation is framed as triggering a broader geopolitical and economic crisis. ────────────────────────────────────────00:03:34:16 — Strait of Hormuz Disruption Threatens Critical Global ResourcesKey materials beyond oil face disruption, raising the risk of cascading shortages. ────────────────────────────────────────00:06:17:05 — War Strategy Criticized as Constitutionally UnrestrainedDecision-making bypasses legal constraints and traditional war authorization. ────────────────────────────────────────00:08:08:12 — Military Warnings Ignored on Likely Hormuz ClosurePredictions of economic and military fallout are disregarded as escalation proceeds. ────────────────────────────────────────00:10:11:08 — U.S. Casualties Mount Following Iranian Retaliatory StrikesDrone attacks kill and injure American troops, exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities. ────────────────────────────────────────00:15:16:21 — European Allies Reject U.S. Requests for Military SupportRefusal to assist signals growing diplomatic isolation. ────────────────────────────────────────00:23:59:18 — War Framed as Catalyst for Broader Economic BreakdownThe conflict is linked to accelerating systemic instability. ────────────────────────────────────────00:29:50:25 — Government Pressure on AI Firms Raises Control ConcernsTech companies face coercion to support military and surveillance efforts. ────────────────────────────────────────00:56:08:18 — Resignation Cites Foreign Pressure Behind War DecisionsA national security official exits while alleging external influence over policy. ────────────────────────────────────────01:00:30:18 — Coordinated Effort to Influence Churches Through FundingReligious institutions are shaped to promote geopolitical messaging. ────────────────────────────────────────01:21:43:18 — Religious Liberty Commission Accused of Political EnforcementThe body is described as protecting leadership rather than defending freedom. ────────────────────────────────────────01:56:12:02 — “No Quarter” War Rhetoric Raises Legal and Ethical AlarmsCalls for unrestricted warfare spark concerns over violations of international law. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to
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