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Timestamps:
Timestamp: (3:20). Some feedback from last week, regarding my rant, and a governing philosophy that I think we all need to be reminded of.
Timestamp: (18:45). Let’s talk about the prospect for peace in Ukraine, and how I’m not letting go of the statements made by President Trump when he campaigned.
Timestamp: (29:22). You won’t believe what Russia did this week.
Timestamp: (35:43). Let’s look into how the actions of President Trump are driving India away from the U.S., and into the arms of China and Russia.
Timestamp: (47:15). The Trump Administration sinks what it claims was a drug vessel off the coast of South America, and what that means for our country.
Timestamp: (57:43). Does the Trump Administration still have its eyes on Denmark? And were some kind of influence actions taken there?
Timestamp: (1:04:33). Let’s end with some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.
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U.S. news:
Why India Should Not Walk Into the China-Russia Trap
Rubio says intercepting drug vessels doesn’t work, blowing them up does
Rubio on Wednesday argued that the traditional policy of intercepting drug-carrying vessels had not worked. Instead, the US is “going to wage war on narco-terrorist organizations.”
“The United States has long, for many, many years, established intelligence that allow us to interdict and stop drug boats. We did that. And it doesn’t work,” Rubio said at a press conference in Mexico City.
“What will stop them is when you blow them up, when you get rid of them,” he said, arguing that interdiction doesn’t work because drug cartels plan to lose 2% of their cargo.
The top US diplomat said the US had intelligence that the vessel coming from Venezuela, with alleged ties to the criminal organization Tren de Aragua, “was headed towards, eventually, the United States.”
“Instead of interdicting it, on the president’s orders, we blew it up. And it’ll happen again. Maybe it’s happening right now,” Rubio said.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration designated several Latin American cartels and criminal organizations, including Tren de Aragua, as foreign terrorist organizations.
Let’s end with some notes on faith
As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not an earthly leader, such as our President or the leader of whatever political party you prefer.
I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.
By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. It’s an encouraging pep talk that I believe will help. It also has the hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the link for that page: PTSD.
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