Who Actually Runs The US Government? - Tulsi Gabbard - #821
Modern Wisdom
08/05/24
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Tulsi Gabbard is a politician, military veteran, and former U.S. Representative.
Our elected officials are supposed to be in charge of the country we live in. But the more we learn about the inner workings of government, the less that seems to be true. So, who is really running the show, and what will the future of America look like for those who truly hold the power?
Expect to learn what Joe Biden is actually like behind the scenes, why RFK Jr’s campaign didn't succeed, the reason that Elon Musk’s X platform was so important during Trump's assassination attempt, the truth behind Project 2025, Tulsi’s thoughts on Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and much more...
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(00:00) Who Actually Runs the Government? (09:54) What Motivates Leaders to Go to War? (16:35) How Obvious Was Biden’s Declining Health? (24:37) Tulsi’s Unique Political Path (30:24) Why Tulsi is Popular With Conservatives (35:33) Why Didn’t RFK Jr Get More Momentum? (40:48) Does Tulsi Miss Being in Congress? (44:29) Trump’s Speech to Christians (52:03) Understanding the New TikTok Bill (01:03:20) The Effectiveness of X for Breaking News (01:08:35) Conspiracy Theories Around the Trump Shooting (01:15:10) The Left’s Relationship With God & Religion (01:24:56) Is Politics Salvageable? (01:32:08) Australia’s Voting Mandate (01:36:06) Irony of the Political Class (01:39:33) The Degradation of the Nuclear Family (01:44:47) The Truth About Project 2025 (01:48:45) Tulsi’s Thoughts About Kamala (01:54:20) What’s Next for Tulsi? (01:55:32) Where to Find Tulsi
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