Ukraine War Update NEWS: Geopolitical News #2
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"It is really interesting that we're getting lectured by freaking Elon Musk, a billionaire South African, coming from apartheid heritage, that appears to be massively anti-immigrant, but then saying he's cool with immigrant visas for H-1B and then gets attacked and then goes, 'Oh, how do I deal with this? Oh, look, let's attack the UK on account of Muslim radical grooming gangs, but I'm going to ignore the white grooming gangs and I'm going to ignore my own associations with people who groom'."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:31⏩
Jonathan welcomes everyone to the show. He has a lot to get through in this geopolitical news update.
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Blinken: US Concerned about Putin's Nuclear Rhetoric
🎦 00:31-02:40⏩
Jonathan discusses US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken's recent comments expressing concern over Putin’s nuclear rhetoric. Jonathan highlights Blinken's point that even a small increase in the probability of nuclear weapon use (from 5% to 15%) is significant given the potential consequences. Jonathan argues that it is prudent to be cautious when it comes to nuclear war.
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Did China Stop Putin Using Nuclear Weapons?
🎦 02:40-04:15⏩
Jonathan discusses reports suggesting that China may have played a role in deterring Putin from using nuclear weapons in Ukraine. He highlights the potential impact of nuclear fallout on China and the country's significant agricultural interests in Ukraine, including ownership or lease of 15% of Ukraine's farmland, which could impact food security for its own population. Jonathan believes that Russia is more likely to listen to China than the US on this issue, especially given China's support for Russia during the war.
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US Oil Production at Record Highs
🎦 04:15-05:59⏩
Jonathan shifts focus to the US economy. He notes the record-breaking oil production in the US. Jonathan finds it ironic given Trump's "Drill Baby Drill" rhetoric, that Biden is presiding over record production. However, Jonathan notes that this raises environmental concerns. He acknowledges the environmental efforts of the Biden administration but points out the continued reliance on hydrocarbons.
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Trump's "Shock and Awe" Economic Plans
🎦 05:59-08:14⏩
Jonathan expresses concerns over the potential economic impact of Trump's policies when he takes office on January 20th 2025. He cites Fox News' Brett Baier, who suggests that Trump plans to implement a “shock and awe” strategy, using executive orders to push through significant changes before Congress can act. Jonathan expects these changes to include mass deportations, tariffs, and tax cuts for the wealthy, potentially exacerbating the national deficit and possibly leading to another recession.
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Mike Johnson Elected as Speaker - Will Trump Control the House?
🎦 08:14-11:50⏩
Jonathan discusses the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, highlighting the narrow margin of victory and the role played by Trump in securing his win. He questions whether Johnson, despite previously expressing support for Ukraine, will be able to resist pressure from Trump to toe the line on Ukraine policy. Jonathan points out that the Republicans' wafer-thin majority in the House leaves little room for dissent.
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Lame Duck Trump and the Power of Unelected Billionaires?
🎦 11:50-13:40⏩
Jonathan ponders whether Trump's narrow victory and reliance on maintaining party discipline, makes him a lame duck president. He questions where the true power lies, suggesting that unelected billionaires like Elon Musk may hold more sway than elected officials.
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Hakeem Jeffries Calls Out Election Deniers
🎦 13:40-15:55⏩
Jonathan takes a moment to appreciate the humour in a recent exchange in the House of Representatives where minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, responds to applause from the Republicans after he acknowledges Trump's presidential win. He sarcastically thanks them for their applause, before pointing out there are “no election deniers on [the Democrat’s] side of the aisle”, highlighting the hypocrisy of the Republicans who refused to accept Biden's win. Jonathan enjoys Jeffries' subtle, yet impactful response.
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Big Tech CEOs Donate to Trump
🎦 15:55-16:15⏩
Jonathan notes that big tech CEOs, including Tim Cook of Apple, are donating significant sums to Trump. He suspects this is a strategic move to curry favour in anticipation of corporate tax cuts.
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JD Vance and Elon Musk Endorse the Far Right - Is this Dangerous?
🎦 16:15-18:18⏩
Jonathan criticizes JD Vance, a US Senator, for spreading misinformation by falsely claiming that the AfD (Alternative for Germany), a far-right political party, is popular in areas resistant to Nazism. Jonathan points out that the AfD is most popular in areas with a historical Nazi presence. He condemns both Vance and Elon Musk for their endorsements of the AfD, expressing concern over their interference in European politics.
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Liz Cheney Slams Trump
🎦 18:18-19:26⏩
Jonathan discusses Liz Cheney's recent criticism of Trump, who continues to level threats against her. He believes that she is more than capable of handling him and highlights the importance of her message, which calls out Trump’s election denial and attempts to undermine American democracy. Jonathan shares Cheney’s message where she urges the American people to protect their country from Trump.
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Is Elon Musk "Putin's Right Hand Man"?
🎦 19:26-23:41⏩
Jonathan questions Elon Musk's motives for attacking the US, UK, and German governments, who are all strong supporters of Ukraine, suggesting a potential link to his support for Russia. He highlights Musk's recent endorsement of far-right, pro-Russia parties in these countries. He finds it concerning that Musk, an unelected individual, is effectively "declaring political war" on these countries.
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Musk, Grooming Gangs, and Sanctions on the UK?
🎦 23:41-28:51⏩
Jonathan expresses disbelief over Elon Musk and Bill Ackman's calls for the US to sanction the UK due to the issue of grooming gangs, arguing that they are using this issue as a political tool to deflect from their own controversies. He finds it hypocritical that Musk and his supporters, who previously criticized him for his stance on immigration, are now silent on this issue after he shifted his focus to attack the UK’s handling of grooming gangs. Jonathan questions why these billionaires are suddenly so focused on this issue, implying that their true motives are questionable. He points out that issues like child marriage and sex trafficking are also prevalent in the US, implying that Musk and his supporters should address these issues before targeting the UK.
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Musk's Hypocrisy: "Why the Focus on Muslim Grooming Gangs?"
🎦 28:51-31:07⏩
Jonathan criticizes Musk for hypocrisy, highlighting his past associations with individuals accused of sexual misconduct, such as Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, while simultaneously condemning grooming gangs in the UK. He questions Musk’s silence on the issue of white grooming gangs, implying a racial bias in his attacks. Jonathan argues that both Trump and Musk lack the moral standing to criticize the UK on this issue, given their own histories and associations. He believes that their sudden interest in UK grooming gangs is a deliberate attempt to deflect from domestic controversies and curry favour with anti-immigration groups.
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Wrap Up
🎦 31:07-32:03⏩
Jonathan concludes the video expressing his concern and disbelief over the events he has just discussed. He believes that the US is at risk of isolating itself by following the lead of unelected billionaires like Elon Musk, who are actively trying to undermine US allies in Europe. He sarcastically suggests that Putin and Xi Jinping must be pleased with Musk’s actions.
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