Topic: Afghanistan War

The discussion turns to a "justice crisis" in the West, focusing on Australian war hero Ben Robert-Smith. McInnes claims the Australian government paid for billboards in Afghanistan to solicit war crime allegations against Robert-Smith. He argues that the case relies on coerced testimonies and represents a "witch hunt" against a decorated soldier.

Viktor Bout and the host discuss whether the Iran war is a smokescreen to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein files, which they claim involve Mossad operations. A caller suggests Trump should follow Richard Nixon's lead in Vietnam by "going home" to save his ratings. Bout notes that Russia learned its lesson in Afghanistan and now maintains decent relations with the Taliban, suggesting that knowing when to pull out is the only viable off-ramp.

Joe Kent characterizes the Iran war as a deliberate "trap" set by the pro-Israel lobby to commit the U.S. to a never-ending regime change conflict. He compares the situation to the failures in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Yemen, urging the administration to cut its losses now. Kent reveals that he resigned because he could no longer affect the situation from within the administration.

Stuart Rose reflects on his time as a Cold War paratrooper and the eventual failure of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. He compares modern failures to the Vietnam War, advocating for the Marine Corps "CAP" program and tribal-based strategies over "big army" sweeps. The segment suggests that the military-industrial complex intentionally avoids efficient solutions to maximize profit.

Reuters reports that Donald Trump has officially announced a "forever war" against Iran for the purpose of regime change. The host compares this to the dystopian themes of George Orwell's "1984" and notes the irony of Trump using the same rhetoric he once used to criticize the war in Afghanistan. The segment ends with a final promotion for the "March Mega Sale" at TheAlexJonesStore.com.

The war in Afghanistan cost the U.S. approximately $3 trillion over 22 years, and a war with Iran is projected to be even more expensive. Dr. Kirk Elliott warns that "normalcy bias" will destroy the portfolios of those who do not move into tangible assets like gold and silver. The segment concludes with a call to action for listeners to protect their families' wealth before the expected Friday military strikes.

Gerald Celente recounted his history of being blacklisted by mainstream media outlets like CNBC and Fox after he spoke out against the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He noted that other anti-war voices, such as Phil Donahue, faced similar professional consequences. Celente emphasized that InfoWars is one of the few remaining platforms where suppressed information and anti-interventionist views can be shared.

The hosts frame Donald Trump as the "anti-war" candidate, noting that he started no new wars during his presidency. They argue for a complete decoupling from the Middle East to focus resources on American infrastructure and innovation.

Gerald Celente reports on the seizure of former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter's passport by U.S. authorities as he attempted to travel to Russia. Celente compares modern America to the "United Soviet States of America" (USSA) due to increasing censorship and government overreach. He also reflects on the "stupidity" of public support for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars following 9/11.

Trend forecaster Gerald Celente joins the broadcast to declare that "journalism is dead." He criticizes the Washington Post for suggesting the First Amendment should be scrapped to fight anti-Semitism. Celente recounts his history of accurately forecasting global trends and being blacklisted for opposing wars in Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

The conflict in Ukraine is viewed as a replacement for the war in Afghanistan, suggesting that the global system always requires a theater of war. War is described as a constant state that simply shifts locations and forms, serving as a metaphor for the ongoing struggles in a man's life.

The conflict in Ukraine is described as a "prolonged" proxy war intended to drain resources rather than achieve a quick victory. Luke Rudkowski compared Ukraine to the "Afghanistan of Europe," noting that the instability serves globalist goals by creating energy shortages and food insecurity. The war is framed as a tool to accelerate the destruction of the middle class and push the world toward a new financial order.

Gerald Celente recounts being blacklisted from mainstream media after predicting on CNN that the U.S. would lose the war in Afghanistan. He shows a clip from a short film based on his book, "Zizzy and Honey Boy," starring Doris Roberts. Celente refers to mainstream journalists as "media prostitutes" who are paid to promote the agendas of their "corporate pimps."

Allegations surface that the Biden family acted as illegal foreign agents, with claims that China influenced the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to secure strategic resources. There is concern that the "deep state" or the Democratic Party might escalate the conflict with Russia into World War III to distract from the exposure of these alleged crimes. The leadership is described as sociopathic and out of touch with the potential global consequences of such a distraction.

Trends forecaster Gerald Celente argues that the Biden administration is escalating the war in Ukraine to distract from domestic failures and the classified document scandal. Celente asserts that World War III has already begun and that historical patterns show leaders resort to war when their political ratings plunge.

Jay Dyer examines the transition from the Cold War to the War on Terror, which he describes as a strategy to reorganize the Middle East. He mentions the "seven nations plan" cited by General Wesley Clark and the use of proxy groups like the Mujahideen. Dyer suggests that the last 20 years of conflict have been a long-term strategy to degrade and demoralize the U.S. military.

Gerald Celente mocks Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla for testing positive for COVID-19 after four vaccine doses. He criticizes the 1967 law change and Bill Clinton's role in allowing Big Pharma to advertise on television. The segment also touches on the human cost of American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, framing the current political climate as a fight for survival.

Alex Jones claims the United States is now in a direct war with Russia rather than a proxy war, citing Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's comments on Ukraine joining NATO. Jones asserts that U.S. troops have been training forces to "kill Russians" for years and that the withdrawal from Afghanistan was a strategic move to prepare for the conflict in Eastern Europe. He warns that Russia is fully committed to the war and will not be deterred by high-tech Western weaponry.

Dr. Francis Boyle explains the "Brzezinski plan" to destabilize Russia and break it into smaller units, noting that top Biden officials like Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken are followers of this doctrine. He claims the U.S. is using Ukrainians as "cannon fodder" in a premeditated proxy war. The discussion touches on the ethnic cleansing of Russian-speaking populations in the Donbass region by neo-Nazi formations.

The legacy of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is examined, with Jason Jones noting that his own son fought in the conflicts he once opposed. He argues that the U.S. has a moral debt to the people of Afghanistan who were abandoned by the Biden administration's "faint of weakness."