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U.S. foreign policy
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Scott Horton claims the U.S. wars on terror caused 900,000-940,000 direct deaths and 3.6-3.8 million indirect deaths.
Horton argues that the military-industrial complex perpetuates conflict for profit, citing the Iraq War as a prime example.
The U.S. supported Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq War, despite his use of chemical weapons.
Horton criticizes the influence of the Israel lobby on U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East.
The Hannibal Directive allowed Israel to kill its own soldiers to prevent their capture, highlighting extreme military measures.
Iran has accumulated 15-17 bombs worth of 60% enriched uranium, nearing weapons-grade capability.
The AMAD program aimed to build five nuclear weapons, contradicting claims of Iran's peaceful intentions.
Scott Horton argues that U.S. foreign policy, not Iran's actions, provokes nuclear escalation.
Mark Dubowitz claims the Israeli nuclear archive is genuine, while Horton calls it a Mossad fabrication.
Tucker Carlson claims the 2020 election was '100% stolen' due to changes in voting processes related to COVID-19.
Carlson argues that the U.S. media acts as state media, serving government interests rather than public discourse.
He asserts that NATO's actions, including the Nord Stream pipeline incident, constitute industrial terrorism and environmental crime.
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