Podcasts about Gulf War

Paul served in the Army from 1990 to 2018. He served a total of 28 years and some of that time was inactive ready reserve. Served in desert storm, operation Iraqi freedom and 03. As a door gunner on a Chinook in desert storm. He was a bridge builder for operation Iraqi freedom in 03. He was personal security for high-ranking officers in Kosovo 04 and 05 Peacekeeping mission 04 and 05 in Kosovo. 2007 I was at camp Atteberry as a trainer for units going to Afghanistan and Iraq. He was medically retired in 2018 at 80% from the army. Merch: gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com Please help support the podcast and veterans: https://anchor.fm/kevin-simon2/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kevin-simon2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-simon2/support

Weaponised drones have revolutionised warfare, enabling governments – and others – to kill at arm's length without warning. But drones are just part of an arsenal of next-generation weaponry whose very presence gives new impetus to conflict, from canine war droids to autonomous battle systems and beyond. Arthur Snell takes us from the 1991 Gulf War and the Highway of Death to 9/11 and the rise of asymmetric warfare – to discover how we opened a Pandora's Box of new and lethal technology. Support Doomsday Watch on Patreon and get every episode a week early and ad-free, plus much more: www.doomsdaywatch.co.uk “Anyone can buy a surprisingly powerful drone on Amazon… and they're being used in warfare now.” – Ulrike Franke “All future conflicts will be drone conflicts. The drone will always get through.” – James Rogers “If you rewrite the rules so that you can strike anyone on a faraway battlefield, you can't be surprised when others do the same to you.” – Arthur Snell Photograph: Getty Images Written and presented by Arthur Snell. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Assistant producer: Jacob Archbold. Original music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com . Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Doomsday Watch is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this PSMLS class from September 13, 2022, we studied the history of Afghanistan, particularly the history of the so-called “Soviet-Afghan War” and the socialist Democratic Republic of Afghanistan that lasted from 1978 to 1992. We also briefly touched on the history of the formations of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the 20 years war in Afghanistan and the current state of the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” and the Afghan people. The history of any and all socialist states that have existed is critically important for us as modern day Marxist-Leninists to understand. Connect with PSMLS: linktr.ee/peoplesschool Sign up to join the PSMLS mailing list and get notified of new Zoom classes every Tuesday and Thursday: eepurl.com/h9YxPb Literature used in class: "Afghanistan, Washington's Secret War" by Phillip Bonosky, released in 1985. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Preface from General Secretary of the Party of Communists USA, Angelo D'Angelo 1:37 Section 1 of reading, “Antique Land” chapter; Background on Afghan history 9:31 Amin's Faction in Saur Revolution, History of Factions in Revolutions 12:34 CIA making Kingdom of Afghanistan purge communists in military 14:50 Khalqists and Parchamis 16:27 Impact that Imperialism and Colonialism on Middle East 18:04 What is a nation, Marxism & National Question 18:48 A legitimate revolution 20:23 Section 2 of reading, “What Happened in December” chapter; USSR & Afghanistan pre-1979 26:29 China's support for Mujahideen, Maoist Insurgent Groups, Iran's support for Shia Mujahideen 27:50 Why would China back the mujahideen? (Q&A) 28:29 China's opposition to anything Soviets supported 28:54 When did events take place? (Q&A) 30:22 Instances of China's support for counter-revolutionary movements to get control over international communist movement 31:40 China was on the same side as the US. 32:40 Amin closed all the mosques 33:41 What made the Saur Revolution premature? (Q&A) 34:12 Was a native born revolution, not USSR instigated. 34:59 Revolution came from urban intelligentsia and military officers. 36:28 No masses no revolution. No trade unions, no revolution. 37:04 Afghanistan has never been united 39:00 We don't mourn monarchists 39:43 Is ultra-left factionalism what's happening right now in Chile. 39:57 Problem in Chile is that it is not a proletarian constitution. 41:50 Section 3 of reading, “Arms to the Rebels: No, Perhaps and then Reagan” chapter; Beginnings of US intervention in Afghanistan 47:46 CIA gave weapons to Osama bin Laden 51:36 Taliban takeover in 2021 is a result of US imperialism 52:50 US funded Saddam Hussein at same time as Mujahideen 54:05 Why US turned on Saddam Hussein. 56:01 Gulf War was partially responsible for Al-Qaeda's hostility towards US 57:14 What is a better way of messaging that capitalism is the issue? (Q&A) 58:30 Explain to them dialectical materialism 59:29 Capitalists are not united 1:01:01 Final section of reading, written by PSMLS; Taliban Takeover, 9/11 and 20 years war 1:10:16 Background on the Dulles brothers 1:11:22 US backed Afghanistan government lasted less time than the anarchist Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone 1:12:30 Dulles brothers involvement in Nazi collusion 1:13:12 Opium production in Afghanistan 1:13:50 Heroin/Fentanyl epidemic could be a CIA operation 1:14:38 Taliban outlawed opium production in 2000 1:14:50 Most 9/11 deaths were because workers were not given PPE 1:15:10 Better living conditions for Afghan people under DRA

We talk Gulf War. We talk our experiences with racism. We talk ridiculous bullets. We talk - wait what did Bowser say? Gulf War Syndrome & Babies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War_syndrome Did you know they put Uranium in ammunition? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-the-silver/ Did you know they put Anthrax in ammunition?? https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/417897   Bonus Bowser Racism: https://tinyurl.com/n3nf66zh  

A few years ago, I'm getting Morgan, a new client, ready for a high-stakes Talk. It's a controversial one designed for a military audience. So we craft this Core Idea for his speech: The greatest epidemic of our time is one we can't see. Morgan tells me, “In the military, you're thought of as weak if you speak out about or admit any challenges about mental health. That's why we have an epidemic of 22 veteran suicides a day in this country. I want to change that.” Woah. “Okay,” I respond. “Let's build this Talk to change lives… and save some too.” His Talk goes on to be a huge success. Sharing his personal story about suicide and how to make other choices (thanks to a little-known option) has become his life's work. If you're curious to know: How can post-traumatic stress-causing events change your mental story? And why does sharing your vulnerable stories inspire others to share theirs? Then tune in as Morgan Watt joins me on the Storytelling School Podcast to talk about mental health and its effects on your story's trajectory, how service dogs like his retriever Foley serve to change life stories, and the potential impact of very deep and dark stories on society-at-large. What you will learn in this episode: How unconditional love from a dog can completely change your story Why pauses are incredibly powerful in storytelling and how to use them How sharing a traumatic story can inspire hope and helpful action in others Who is Morgan? Based in Tampa, Florida, Morgan Watt is a speaker, advocate, U.S. Air Force veteran, and former airline captain. During the Gulf War, he handled detection dogs at U.S. Air Force bases worldwide. Eventually, he was invited to be part of the Secret Service detail for the President and other highly sensitive assignments with bomb dogs. As an airline transport pilot, Morgan earned multiple types of ratings and became an FAA check airman who later developed a curriculum to train pilots. He studied human services (with an emphasis on mental health and counseling) at Springfield College in Massachusetts following his 17-year career in the aviation industry. Having served as a spokesperson for Southeastern Guide Dogs since 2016, he weaves all of his experiences with a compassionate understanding of anxiety and trauma. Morgan's mission is to end the silent suicide epidemic among the country's veteran and active duty service men and women. Links and Resources: Morgan Watt Southeastern Guide Dogs Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

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Mike Guardia - Danger Forward: The Wars of General Paul F. Gorman - Mike Guardia is a former Army officer turned military historian. He writes several book a year on units or people who've done incredible things. Whether it's a tank company in Iraq during the Gulf War or the leadership of Hal Moore, Mike is the guy who captures these moments, skills and units. Get Danger Forward: The Wars of General Paul F. Gorman on Amazon at: Mike's latest books features General Paul F Gorman - A 1950 West Point graduate, Paul Gorman entered the officer ranks during the inaugural years of the Cold War. Like many of his classmates, Gorman served on the frontlines of Korea. If we tickled your fancy, hit play on this good ep, and even if we didn't at first sight, why not give it few more chances. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Mike the book machine Our regular guest is on Only good ones here   ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith  Taylor Greiger  Mike Guardia  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of meeting Jon's dad, Doug Huckins. Jon and his dad share how they have navigated their own conversations (and convictions) around politics, faith, and their commitment to each other. The episode is both personal and accessible. They discuss the impact of their families of origin on their politics, the historical relationship between faith and politics in the United States, and what they learned from working through hard conversations as father and son. They haven't always seen eye to eye on these topics, but their shared willingness to continue to lean in and get curious has sustained the trust needed to move forward in relationship. It's a model of the curiosity and humility needed to do this work.   LINKS: Download the free Peace & Politics Practice Guide: https://globalimmerse.org/podcast Become an EMBER: https://globalimmerse.org/donate/ Learn about our cohorts: https://globalimmerse.org/leaders/cohorts/ Contemplative Prayer with Global Immersion (Weekly on Tues, Wed, and Thur at 7am PST): https://share.hsforms.com/1KMGPA1DaSxOQs9GOp3gDowc3ovn Conflicted Allegiance: https://globalimmerse.org/public-programs/conflicted-allegiance/ Learn more about Global Immersion: https://globalimmerse.org   Doug Huckins Bio: From 1969 to 1973, Doug Huckins served in the US Coast Guard as an electrician and scuba diver and in the Army Reserve from 1979-2001, which included a tour of duty in the Gulf War and advancement to Major. Doug also served as a Game Warden until his retirement in 2014, fulfilling a lifelong dream, earning the California governor's Medal of Valor for rescuing three fishermen in the surf whose boat had overturned in February 1996. It was while he was serving in the Coast Guard that Doug became a Jesus follower and later served as a youth pastor and deacon in Morrow Bay and later as an elder at SVCC in Salinas. He has been married to his beautiful wife since 1973, and together they have four children, including Global Immersion's own Jon Huckins. And in 2008, Doug became a Grampy, which in his mind is the best role ever.    Music from Epidemic Sound: We Are Giants by Silver Maple:https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ICEht6ut6b/

A plot to steal the presidency of the United States is threatened after a group of soldiers ambushed in the Gulf War start to remember their attack differently. As the commanding officer digs deeper into the events of that night, one thing becomes abundantly clear, their minds have been tampered with and reengineered with new memories. Who, or what, would have the power to do such a thing, and what motivations could lead to brainwashing a group of soldiers into thinking they survived a battle that never happened.

This week's guest (11/06): Marc Mader, Desert Storm veteran and autograph/card/ticket collector.  Marc joined the show to share his thoughts on collecting tickets and cards, and also told us how serving in the Gulf War led to him getting back into the Hobby. 

Skilfully navigating territory of misogyny and a clash between lad culture and woke lads, Esther Manito's recent show “#NotAllMen” burst at the seams with relatable material rooted in the clash between her Middle Eastern heritage and her Essex upbringing.Esther talks here about whether you can be too relatable; having children before comedy and musing on an agent's misguided warning that no-one wants a ”comedy mum”; and growing up in Essex at the time of the Gulf War, with anti-Arab rhetoric prevalent in her school15mins of extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club include more from Esther on her generalised anxiety disorder, and the worst gig of her life!Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Esther:www.esthermanito.co.ukTW: @esther_manitoIG: @esthermanitoEverything Stu's up to:Podcast community linksSocial media handles and comedy clipsAnd Stu's official YouTube channel…Are all at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr visit:www.comedianscomedian.comwww.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Episode: Kelly Shannon, associate professor of history and executive director of the Center for Peace, Justice, and Human Rights at Florida Atlantic University, joins Kelly McFarland to discuss the ongoing protests in Iran. They discuss the catalyst for these regime-shaking protests, the response from ruling elites and international actors, and ultimately look forward to what this movement may accomplish.  Kelly J. Shannon, Ph.D. specializes in the twentieth century history of U.S. foreign relations, with a particular focus on the Islamic world, Iran, and women's human rights. She is the author of the book U.S. Foreign Policy and Muslim Women's Human Rights. Her other publications include book chapters and journal articles on President Harry Truman and the Middle East, the international movement to end female genital mutilation (FGM), U.S. encounters with Saudi gender relations during the first Gulf War, U.S. relations with Iran, and state of the field essays. She has spoken in many academic and public settings, authored op-eds in venues like the Washington Post, and has been interviewed by NPR and other media outlets. Episode recorded: October 26, 2022 Produced by Daniel Henderson and Kelly McFarland.  Episode image: Protestors in Canada march in solidarity with the Iranian protestors calling for change [Image from Taymaz Valley on Flickr] Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world.  Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.  For more, visit our website, and follow us on Twitter @GUDiplomacy. Send any feedback to diplomacy@georgetown.edu.

Also in the news: Gulf War veteran charged with killing West Ridge store clerk; Kanye 'Ye' West supporters boycotting Foot Locker; 500 pumpkins worth $5,000 stolen from farm near Huntley and more.

NOTE: In the coming weeks, Jack is releasing a series of “best of” collections from the Danger Close archives. Each episode contains portions of past interviews, all centered around a theme or topic. Today's episode features interviews with veterans of the United Kingdom's Special Boat Service (SBS) and Special Air Service (SAS). FEATURED INTERVIEWS: CHRIS RYAN Chris Ryan is a former member of the Special Air Service. He is the bestselling author of seventy fiction and non-fiction books including the Geordie Sharp series, Alpha Force, the Danny Black series, and The One That Got Away, which details his experience on E&E (Escape & Evasion) during the 1991 Gulf War. Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000523888176 MARK “BILLY” BILLINGHAM Billy Billingham served in the UK's Parachute Regiment from 1983 to 1991 before joining SAS, where he was a Mountain Troop specialist conducting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and Africa.  He is the author of The Hard Way: Adapt, Survive and Win, Call to Kill: The Enemy Is Everywhere, and Survive to Fight. Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000539146477   OLLIE OLLERTON Ollie Ollerton is a writer, entrepreneur, speaker, and veteran of the British Special Forces who served in the elite Special Boat Service (SBS). Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000568129967 DES POWELL Des Powell is a veteran of the SAS who served 28 years in the British military, going behind enemy lines in one of the Gulf War's earliest and most dangerous missions. His book SAS Bravo Three Zero: The Explosive Untold Story tells the story of Des' experience during the opening hours of the Gulf War. Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000568129967 ANDY MCNAB Andy McNab is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War. He was captured in Iraq on a mission during the first Gulf War in 1991, an experience he recounts in his first book, Bravo Two Zero. Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000534670680 BEN GARWOOD Ben served in multiple units in the British military, most notably in the SAS and as a member of the Pathfinders, an elite reconnaissance platoon for the British 16th Air Assault Brigade. The platoon was featured in the documentary Pathfinders: Into the Heart of Afghanistan. Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000577233745   DEAN STOTT Dean Stott is a former operator in Great Britain's Special Boat Service, a security consultant, an adventurer, an endurance athlete, and the author of the book Relentless: From SBS to World Record Breaker.  Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000542928193   Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! SIG Sauer Today's show is also sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.

Nathan Murphy was joined in studio by Zak Moradi upon the release of his brilliant new book, Life Begins in Leitrim: From Kurdistan to Croke Park. From his birth in a refugee camp in Ramadi, Iraq, during the Gulf War, to finding a new life with his family in Carrick-on-Shannon aged just 11, Zak told his remarkable story to Off The Ball in an interview you should not miss.

Dr. Meryl Nass M.D., ABIM , is an internist with special interests in vaccine-induced illnesses, chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and toxicology. As a biological warfare epidemiologist, she investigated world's largest anthrax epizootic, in Zimbabwe, and developed a model for analyzing epidemics to assess whether they are natural or man-made. She has provided testimony to seven Congressional committees and her work has been mentioned in 25 books. It appears the shot is more dangerous than the Covid. We'll discuss the new movie “The Real Dr. Fauci and TRUTH IN THE AGE OF COVID. www.webmd.com/meryl-nass, https://merylnassmd.com

Former Intelligence Officer and Expert on Weapons of Mass Destruction, Scott Ritter, joins the program to give us a better understanding of what is really going on in Ukraine. Sadly the western media is framing the war as if Russia is losing which only prolongs negotiations and causes more death. The question is, why the desperation to keep the war going? Will they resort to nuclear weapons to even out the war? Another must listen to interview with information that you are missing from the corporation propaganda western media. You can follow Scott Ritter on Telegram @ScottRitter and you can the books mentioned later in the show at the following links: DISARMAMENT IN THE TIME OF PERESTROIKA: Arms Control and the End of the Soviet Union SCORPION KING: America's Suicidal Embrace of Nuclear Weapons from FDR to Trump Get Dr. Zelenko's Z-stack or the new formulated Z-Flu at https://zstacklife.com/?ref=Sarah Please support the fight for Free Speech, learn more at GiveSendGo.com/DefendingFreeSpeech Important Proven Solutions to Keep from Getting Sick Even if you Received the mRNA Shot MUSIC CREDITS: "Silent Bleak Night" by Human's Win and "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio   See on Bitchute | Odysee | Rumble | Freedom.Social | SarahWestall.TV     Scott Ritter Biography Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing arms control agreements, and on the staff of General Norman Schwartzkopf during the Gulf War, where he played a critical role in the hunt for Iraqi SCUD missiles. From 1991 until 1998, Mr. Ritter served as a Chief Inspector for the United Nations in Iraq, leading the search for Iraq's proscribed weapons of mass destruction. Mr. Ritter was a vocal critic of the American decision to go to war with Iraq. He resides in Upstate New York, where he writes on issues pertaining to arms control, the Middle East and national security. Scott Ritter has testified before a combined Armed Services/Foreign Affairs hearing of the US Senate, and before the House Foreign Relations and National Security committees. He has testified before a combined Armed Services/ Foreign Affairs hearing of the US Senate, and before the House Foreign Relations and National Security committees. He has spoken to NATO, the United Nations, the British, Canadian, Italian, French, Iraqi, Japanese and European Parliaments. He has done public speaking engagements at Harvard, MIT, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Yale and Columbia, and dozens of other public and private universities and colleges across the country. He has spoken before the Council on Foreign Affairs, Chatham House and RUSI (in London), and various World Affairs Councils.

Steven Manchester is in The 117 today and what an experience it is. With Joe out to illness, we are able to talk to Steve about his process, experiences and so much more. The author of four #1 national bestsellers: Twelve Months, The Rockin' Chair, Pressed Pennies and Gooseberry Island; Steve chats about his time in the Gulf War and his love for evoking emotion from a reader. After you listen, visit StevenManchester.com to order one of his dozen and a half books!

Vicki Cody talks about her books Army Wife: A Story of Love and Family in the Heart of the Army and Fly Safe: Letters From the Gulf War and Reflections from Back Home. This is episode 513 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.  Vicki Cody grew up in Burlington, Vermont and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1975, with a BS degree in education. For the next 33 years she was an Army wife, supporting her husband in his career. While raising their two sons and moving all over the United States and overseas, she served as a coach and mentor for Army spouses and as an advocate for Army families. Vicki has received numerous awards for her work on behalf of military families. In 2007, she was written into the Congressional Record in a tribute to her by Congressman Sylvestre Reyes, for her writings about Army life and her contributions to the nation as an Army wife and Army mom. In 2021, Vicki, along with her husband Dick, received the General Creighton Abrams Medal for Service from the Association of the United States Army. She is the author of Your Soldier, Your Army: A Parents' Guide and most recently, the revised edition, Your Soldier, Your Army: A Family Guide, both of which were published by the Association of the United States Army. This book is free of charge to everyone. To date, over 500,000 copies of these books have been distributed. Her articles have appeared in numerous military magazines and publications. Her first memoir, Army Wife: A Story of Love and Family in the Heart of the Army was published in 2016 by She Writes Press. Army Wife won the 2016 USA Best Book Award for narrative non-fiction, was a Finalist for the 2016 Foreword Indies Book of the Year in the military category, and was listed in Kirkus Reviews Top Indie Books of 2016. Her new memoir, Fly Safe- Letters from the Gulf War and Reflections from Back Home, was released in August 2021 by She Writes Press. Fly Safe was a finalist for the 2021 Best Book Awards in the History/Military category; made the Kirkus Reviews 2021 list of Great Indie Books worth discovering; and is a finalist for the Military and Front Lines Book Award in the Chanticleer International Book Awards. She and her husband of forty-six years live in the Washington, DC area. Their two sons, both Apache helicopter pilots, continue to serve on active duty in the US Army. We will focus on Vicki's books - Army Wife: A Story of Love and Family in the Heart of the Army and Fly Safe: Letters from the Gulf War and Reflections from Back Home. So much to learn! Powerful books! But wait... The new intro and outro music was written and performed by Brian K. Buffington. Connect with Brian at briankbuffington@gmail.com or go to his website at  https://briankbuffington.com/ He is an awesome musician, comedic power, teacher, trainer, technology guru, and overall creator of all that is cool. Thanks, Brian! Oh, yeah... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? That would so awesome! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: www.vickicody.com https://www.facebook.com/people/Vicki-Cody/100011167440813/ Length - 50:48

Former Intelligence Officer and Expert on Weapons of Mass Destruction, Scott Ritter, joins the program to give us a better understanding of what is really going on in Ukraine. Sadly the western media is framing the war as if Russia is losing which only prolongs negotiations and causes more death. The question is, why the desperation to keep the war going? Will they resort to nuclear weapons to even out the war? Another must listen to interview with information that you are missing from the corporation propaganda western media. You can follow Scott Ritter on Telegram @ScottRitter and you can the books mentioned later in the show at the following links: DISARMAMENT IN THE TIME OF PERESTROIKA: Arms Control and the End of the Soviet Union SCORPION KING: America's Suicidal Embrace of Nuclear Weapons from FDR to Trump Protect your family and your assets with Silver & Gold - Contact info@milesfranklin.com, tell them "Sarah sent you" and receive excellent service and the lowest prices in the country, guaranteed! Please support the fight for Free Speech, learn more at GiveSendGo.com/DefendingFreeSpeech Important Proven Solutions to Keep from Getting Sick Even if you Received the mRNA Shot MUSIC CREDITS: "Silent Bleak Night" by Human's Win and "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio     See on Bitchute | Odysee | Rumble | Freedom.Social | SarahWestall.TV     Scott Ritter Biography Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing arms control agreements, and on the staff of General Norman Schwartzkopf during the Gulf War, where he played a critical role in the hunt for Iraqi SCUD missiles. From 1991 until 1998, Mr. Ritter served as a Chief Inspector for the United Nations in Iraq, leading the search for Iraq's proscribed weapons of mass destruction. Mr. Ritter was a vocal critic of the American decision to go to war with Iraq. He resides in Upstate New York, where he writes on issues pertaining to arms control, the Middle East and national security. Scott Ritter has testified before a combined Armed Services/Foreign Affairs hearing of the US Senate, and before the House Foreign Relations and National Security committees. He has testified before a combined Armed Services/ Foreign Affairs hearing of the US Senate, and before the House Foreign Relations and National Security committees. He has spoken to NATO, the United Nations, the British, Canadian, Italian, French, Iraqi, Japanese and European Parliaments. He has done public speaking engagements at Harvard, MIT, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Yale and Columbia, and dozens of other public and private universities and colleges across the country. He has spoken before the Council on Foreign Affairs, Chatham House and RUSI (in London), and various World Affairs Councils.

"Postcards Through Hell: The True Story of the Most Remarkable US Mail Delivery Service in Afghanistan, The Pony Express" is a book availble now by Alan Chiasson & Edward Ford. Alan is a certified paramedic in the state of Texas who served as a hospital corpsman for the Navy during combat deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan. Edward served as a Recon Marine with combat deployments as a contractor and a Marine to Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Gulf War. The Pony Express takes place when the two worked together as contractors delivering mail during the heights of violence in Afghanistan. The book is available now on Amazon and you can learn more on their website at http://www.postcardsthroughhell.com/ Pick up the official Battleline Podcast shirt and be sure to tag us on Instagram: https://tanto-apparel.myshopify.com/collections/apparel/products/battleline-podcast Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Become the best version of yourself and get 15% off Ned products at http://helloned.com/battleline For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. We are currently running a contest with great prizes from Fort Scott Munitions and more for those that subscribe to our Youtube channel. All you need to do is hit subscribe to be automatically entered: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast

In early October 2022, Russia used its veto power to prevent the UN Security Council from collectively condemning its annexation of four Ukrainian regions. And it's not the first time that the country has used its permanent member status to veto a motion this year. The UN Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, and it's responsible for ensuring international peace and security. To do so, the council uses diplomatic negotiation, although it can also authorize sanctions, and even the use of force. That happened during the Gulf War in 1990 for example, when a coalition of forces from 34 countries collaborated to defeat Iraq after its invasion of Kuwait. What is the Security Council? And why is Russia one of the five permanent members? Is the UN Security Council still relevant and useful to this day? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Can jellyfish offer the key to immortality? What is quantum technology? How can I manage my chronic pain? A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dive deeper and connect with like-minded people around the world in our all new and growing community in the Insiders World - www.insiders-world.com Today, Gavin from Justice for Veterans joins us on the AJ Roberts Show to share with us all about the live enquiry taking place that's affected hundreds of thousands of troops across 5 nations who were put through the Anthrax program in during the Gulf War. Many have since died and the ones left have serious conditions and many are dying very young. Justice for Veterans wants exactly that, and the very least they deserve. To learn more about the case please visit www.justice4veterans.co.uk

Andy Hesterman and his lifelong friend Rob Einaudi joined us on Scuttlebutt to chat it up about Andy's broad-reaching experiences from 25 years in the Marine Corps and some of the effort it took turn those experiences into the excellent book “Radioman.” Andy served as a Radioman with ANGLICO in the Gulf War, became a The post Scuttlebutt Ep 56: “Radioman” by Andy Hesterman and Rob Einaudi appeared first on MCA.

Andy Hesterman and his lifelong friend Rob Einaudi joined us on Scuttlebutt to chat it up about Andy's broad-reaching experiences from 25 years in the Marine Corps and some of the effort it took turn those experiences into the excellent book “Radioman.” Andy served as a Radioman with ANGLICO in the Gulf War, became a The post Scuttlebutt Ep 56: “Radioman” by Andy Hesterman and Rob Einaudi appeared first on MCA.

Gorilla Radio, recorded September 24th, and 25th, 2022 Joe Biden  announced the end of the Covid-19 pandemic last week; so everyone can go back to life as normal and forget this unfortunate blip in business as usual ever happened. But before rushing away there's a few things needing clearing up; some questions waiting for answers: Questions like, how is it possible, after more than two and a half years we still don't know from whence this modern scourge arose? There was an attempt, we're told, in the form of a task force commissioned by the English medical journal, The Lancet to investigate the proximal origins of Covid-19, but that body was collapsed in a confusion of conflict of interest by its chair, Jeffrey Sachs in 2021. Finally, just weeks ago, The Lancet released, from a commission again led by Jeffrey Sachs, ‘Lessons for the Future from the Covid-19 Pandemic'. The first of its key findings inform, “the proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2 remains unknown.” Dr. Meryl Nass is an internal medicine physician who has testified multiple times before the US Congress, a variety of State legislatures, (including New Burnswick's provincial parliament) on the subjects of bioterrorism, Gulf War syndrome, vaccine safety and vaccine mandates. Nass has too served as a consultant to a variety of World bodies and governments on the prevention, investigation, and mitigation of chemical and biological warfare and pandemics, and was the first to prove the world's largest anthrax outbreak was in fact due to biological warfare. Meryl writes at: MerylNass.SubStack.com. Dr. Meryl Nass and staying on Covid's trail.

Earthquake has become a legendary stand up comic and like so many, there's a lot of pain in his background. He spent over a decade in the Air Force until they asked him to go to the Gulf War. He said no. And he broke his wrist to avoid going. That and much more on Toure Show. Toure Show Ep. 150: I Am Comedy Original Air Date: June 19, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaime Martinez spent 26 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lt. Colonel, spending time on both the enlisted and the officer side. Jaime had multiple combat deployments including Panama, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was also part of the federal force called up to the L.A. riots in the early 90s. Jaime also worked on the personal staff of both Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Jaime is also a double cancer survivor and is currently an environmental law attorney. Lastly, Jaime has been putting together veteran advocacy groups that involve alpacas. Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Jaime Martinez

#49: In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Chad Hennings, a man who really has achieved a legacy of excellence. Chad had a nine year NFL career and three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, flew forty-five combat missions with the Air Force during the Gulf War, flying the A10 Thunderbolt, and is now a successful real estate entrepreneur and sought after key note speaker. In this episode we discuss how to thrive through massive pressure and responsibility, the keys to living a life of excellence and advice for those who perform on any arena of life, whether it's the field or the courtroom. Motivational and inspiring, this episode is not to be missed!***It Takes Commitment: https://amzn.to/3Snv7EQRules of Engagement: https://amzn.to/3M8HsdPForces of Character: https://amzn.to/3dTlL4B

The new Netflix comedy “Mo” is based on the life of Houston comedian Mo Amer. Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American Muslim born in Kuwait, whose family fled to the U.S. during the first Gulf War in the early 1990s. “Mo” spotlights Amer's identity as a Muslim, a Palestinian, a refugee and an asylum seeker. Hanan and Lina share their thoughts on the first-ever American show starring a Palestinian with a Palestinian family that tells an authentic Palestinian experience that is rarely presented in TV and popular culture.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5quYXgtegr4 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast E-mail us at obnoxiouslypleasant@gmail.com

Retired Marine Corps General Anthony Zinni joins the show to share the lessons he learned from over four decades of public service. He provides leadership insights and stories that range from his experiences in the jungles of Vietnam to the headquarters of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and years of working in the private sector. Anthony Zinni is a retired Marine Corps 4-star General. He joined the Marine Corps' Platoon Leader Class program in 1961 and was commissioned an infantry second lieutenant in 1965 upon graduation from Villanova University. He held numerous command and staff assignments that included platoon, company, battalion, regimental, Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Marine Expeditionary Force command. His staff assignments included service in operations, training, special operations, counter-terrorism, and manpower billets. He has been a tactics and operations instructor at several Marine Corps schools and was selected as a fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group. General Zinni's joint assignments included command of a joint task force and a unified command. He has also had several joint and combined staff billets at task force and unified command levels.His military service has taken him to over 70 countries and includes deployments to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Western Pacific, Northern Europe, and Korea. He has also served tours of duty in Okinawa and Germany. His operational experiences included two tours in Vietnam, where he was severely wounded; emergency relief and security operations in the Philippines; Operation Provide Comfort in Turkey and northern Iraq; Operation Provide Hope in the former Soviet Union; Operations Restore Hope, Continue Hope, and United Shield in Somalia; Operations Resolute Response and Noble Response in Kenya; Operations Desert Thunder, Desert Fox, Desert Viper, Desert Spring, Southern Watch, and Maritime Intercept Operations in Iraq and the Persian Gulf; and Operation Infinite Reach against terrorist targets in the Central Region. He was involved in the planning and execution of Operation Proven Force and Operation Patriot Defender during the Gulf War and noncombatant evacuation operations in Liberia, Zaire, Sierra Leone, and Eritrea.He has attended numerous military schools and courses including the Army Special Warfare School, the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the National War College.General Zinni has held academic positions that include the Stanley Chair in Ethics at the Virginia Military Institute; the Nimitz Chair at the University of California-Berkeley; the Hofheimer Chair at the Joint Forces Staff College; the Weissberg Chair at Beloit College; the Harriman Professor of Government Chair and membership on the Reves Center for International Studies at the College of William and Mary; membership on the board of Villanova University's Center for Responsible Leadership and Governance; and selection as a Carter O. Lowance Fellow in Law and Public Policy at the William and Mary Law School. He has also lectured at numerous colleges and universities in the US and abroad.General Zinni retired from the military in 2000 after commanding the US Central Command.

The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 was recently passed and enacted. The Pact Act just may be a game changer for Gulf War Veterans' health coverage. In this episode Andrea McDonald and Paul Sullivan break down the specifics of the Pact act and how it relates to Gulf WARS veterans.,

Note: This episode originally aired in September 2021. Andy McNab is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War.   Over his time in the military, Andy conducted counter-terrorist and anti-drug missions in Central America, South America and throughout the Middle East. He also worked undercover in Northern Ireland. He was captured in Iraq on a mission during the first Gulf War in 1991, an experience he recounts in his first book, Bravo Two Zero. Andy was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM). At the time he left SAS in 1993, he was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier. In his post-military life, Andy has instructed special operations forces in survival, hostage rescue, and counterterrorism. He was also the technical advisor on the classic action film Heat.  He is the author of the Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thriller series, the co-author of the Boy Soldier series, and the author of three books about his own military experience: Bravo Two Zero, Seven Troop, and Immediate Action. Andy's novel Red Notice was recently adapted into a major motion picture. It is currently available on Netflix as SAS: Rise of the Black Swan. You can follow him on Twitter @the_real_mcnab Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here.  Featured Gear:  Today's featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. True Velocity Ammunition 

Raymond Comer went in between 1988- 1992. He was a master helmsmen/ 40mm gunner charter for repair 2. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Wild Branch Order with PROMO CODE GWI22 FOR 22% OFF https://www.wildbranch.store/ Merch: gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com Please help support the podcast and veterans: https://anchor.fm/kevin-simon2/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kevin-simon2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-simon2/support

Jim McDonough spent 26 years in the United States Army and retired as a Colonel. Jim was originally commissioned as an Air Defense Artillery Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, Class 1-82 on March 11th, 1982. He had combat deployments in both the Gulf War and the invasion in Iraq. In Jim's post military career, he was the Chief Executive Officer of the Veteran's Outreach Center and he is currently the CEO of The Headstrong Project, one of the most notable veteran organizations around. theheadstrongproject.org Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Jim McDonough

Lieutenant Commander Paul Youngman MID, entered the Royal Navy in 1975 and passed the All Arms Commando Course. As a Royal Navy Medical Branch rating he served up to Warrant Officer First Class. During his 37 year career as a Royal Navy Commando, he served in many areas of operations including Northern Ireland, The Falklands War, Gulf War 1, Cambodia, Kosovo, Gulf War 2 and Afghanistan. Paul was a Leading Medical Assistant attached to 45 Commando Group, during the Falklands War. For his brave actions during battle, he was awarded a 'Mention In Dispatches'. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK: https://amzn.to/2YoeaPx Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-our-veterans-to-tell-their-story https://paypal.me/TeamThrall Sign up for my NON-SPAM newsletter and FREE books: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Social media Links: https://facebook.com/christhrall https://twitter.com/christhrall https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://linkedin.com/in/christhrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://discord.gg/yqvHRUN https://christhrall.com 

The buzzword in Silicon Valley is 'Product-Led Growth', but is PLG really the future? Lloyed Lobo doesn't think so. PLG leaves you stuck in an endless cycle of ad spend which might get your first customers, but over time means spending more to acquire less, at a lower LTV, and easier switching cost. Building COMMUNITY on the other hand is a low-cost, high-growth option that can become your ultimate moat. Lloyed would know — he built the Traction community up to over 100,000 entrepreneurs, which helped Boast bootstrap to 8-figure revenue before raising $123 million. He steps to the mic in our season finale to share how his initial exposure to community came early in life as a Gulf War refugee, what you need to build a community, and how to master CLG for your startup.Find Lloyed online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyedlobo/Find Boast and Traction online:Boast Website: https://boast.ai/Traction: https://www.tractionconf.io/This episode is sponsored by Miquido - a full-service software development partner that supports companies in building their digital products. Learn more at miquido.com/hypeman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On May 16, 1991, Queen Elizabeth made Congress laugh. Even though many British prime ministers have addressed Joint Meetings of Congress over the decades, this was the first -- and still only -- time a British monarch has had the honor. In this special British-flavored episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" to mark the Queen's passing, we revisit that speech: The serious moments reflecting the Gulf War victory ... plus Her Majesty's opening joke that brought down the House .... of Representatives. With special guest appearances by John Major, Tony Blair, Christopher Hitchens, and a Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Partner Jesse Brown VA Works Panelist:Dr. Heidi Baruch - JBVA Internal Medicine Physician and the Environmental Health Clinican who conducts Agent Orange and Gulf War exams registries, as well as the face to face Burn Pits registry exams

Ani  Bostanian  is a teacher, a reiki master, a spiritual guide and a business owner.Born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, Ani is an ethnic Armenian who immigrated to the US in 2010. She studied English literature and graduated from Al-Mustansyria University in Baghdad and later earned an MBA from Phoenix University in the US.Ani's life experience includes witnessing the Iraqi-Iranian War, the Gulf War and the Armenian-Azerbaijan War. The teachings of George Gurdjieff, an Armenian philosopher, have inspired her spiritual path.

This war has in that sense become the Gulf War of the 2020s: a "good war" that rehabilitates the image of US interventionism for a war-weary public. Just as the 1990 Gulf War was used to get Americans over what warmongers called "Vietnam syndrome" — a healthy aversion to interventionism following the horrific disaster of the Vietnam War — the war in Ukraine is being used to wear down the public's collective immune response to interventionism built up after the 2003 Iraq invasion. "It's a proud day for America, and by God, we've kicked the Vietnam syndrome once and for all," the elder President Bush said after winning his war/propaganda operation in the Middle East.  Of course, we all remember what happened after that, don't we? Reading by Tim Foley.

Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer and his family arrived in a suburb of Houston as refugees in 1990, displaced by the Gulf War. For twenty years, they waited for their asylum status to be granted. In this episode, Morning Edition and Up First host Leila Fadel sits down with Amer to talk about how he drew from his family's experiences to create the new Netflix comedy, Mo.

Longtime Express broadcaster Mike Capps discusses his career path from covering the Gulf War to entering the ballpark booth and his new book, “Grinders: Baseball's Intrepid Infantry.” Also, Ben looks at some classic throwback identities, Tyler and Sam preview September callups and Josh gets into the rhythm of the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lieutenant General (ret) Simon Mayall joins us to share his very personal story of the history of the Middle East, including the Gulf War and responses to 9/11. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/  

Today's episode features a very special and very funny guest, Mo Amer. A Palestinian refugee and a successful comedian with two acclaimed Netflix stand-up specials under his belt, Mo Amer will become the first Palestinian-American to have their own scripted series, titled 'MO' now streaming on Netflix. Mohammed ‘Mo' Amer was born to Palestinian refugee parents in Kuwait before coming to the United States as a refugee himself after his family fled the Gulf War. Sharing the experience of his parents, and of the Palestinian people, has always been a huge part of Amer's comedy, and his own identity. At 9 years old Mo found himself in his new home in Texas and his experiences there would lead to comedy gold. He's performed with some of the biggest names in comedy, co-stars in the Golden Globe-winning series “Ramy on Hulu, and will also be starring alongside The Rock in the upcoming DC film Black Adam and has been featured in over 100 major media outlets. Mo, thanks so much for talking with us.

Whether you agree or disagree with him, William "Monsoon" MImiaga is one of those people we should all be so lucky to meet. He has made just about every mistake a person can make, and learned powerful lessons from each one. He served our country as a United States Marine for 31 years, deploying to both the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. He then went on to be a Special Education Teacher in some of the toughest schools out there, earning the distinction of being California's Teacher of the Year - twice.If you are lucky enough to spend some time in person with Monsoon, you'll discover things about the place you live, the people you pass by, the history you drive by- that you never stop to think twice about every day. You will also see people smile and laugh as they encounter a man who never stops to consider that they may not be in the mood to do so. You'll take a topic and turn it inside out until you've both learned from one another. And you'll have no choice but to be inspired by the way he pushes through the pain of cancer and injuries to live life at maximum capacity. We can't bring him to your doorstep but we've done the next best thing. In this episode, Monsoon shares his insight on the education system, the aftermath of military service, current events, and service. He also receives a well deserved punch in the arm. 

Amer stars in a new Netflix comedy about his life called Mo. His family is Palestinian, and fled the first Gulf War, so Amer grew up in Houston from age nine. "Palestinian culture is a folksy farmer kind of mentality and life," Amer says. "And when I came to Texas, one of the things that was really attractive to me was the country music, the folksy music, the storytelling tradition of that." Amer also has two Netflix comedy specials, and co-starred in the Hulu series Ramy. Also, Kevin Whitehead reviews the new album from jazz drummer Billy Drummond's quartet.

After decades of our government denying healthcare to veterans they exposed to poisonous toxins, the PACT Act - which will eventually provide this hard-fought-for care - is now law. In this episode, learn exactly who qualifies for these new benefits and when, discover the shocking but little-known events that led to their poisonings, and find out what exactly happened during those 6 days when Senate Republicans delayed the passage of the PACT Act. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the shownotes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd257-pact-act-health-care-for-poisoned-veterans Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD249: A Few Good Laws CD205: Nuclear Waste Storage CD195: Yemen CD161: Veterans Choice Program CD124: The Costs of For-Profit War CD107: New Laws & Veterans' Health Care What the PACT Does and Doesn't Do “BREAKING NEWS! Huge Step Forward for Veterans: PACT Act 2022 Adds New Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit, Agent Orange, and Radiation Exposure.” Aug 10, 2022. VA Claims Insider. Abraham Mahshie. Aug 10, 2022. “Biden Signs PACT Act to Expand VA Coverage for Toxic Exposure, but Some Are Left Out.” Air Force Magazine. Leo Shane III. Aug 4, 2022. “Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will veterans see their benefits?” Military Times. “The PACT Act and your VA benefits.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 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Audio Sources President Biden signs the PACT Act, expanding healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins August 10, 2022 PBS NewsHour on YouTube "Justice has been delivered": Biden says top al-Qaeda leader killed in drone strike August 1, 2022 Global News on YouTube “Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims | Veteran Owned Law Firm.” The Carlson Law Firm on YouTube Senator Toomey on State of the Union with Jake Tapper July 31, 2022 CNN Clips 7:00 Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): Here's what you need to keep in mind, Jake. First of all, this is the oldest trick in Washington. People take a sympathetic group of Americans — it could be children with an illness, it could be victims of crime, it could be veterans who have been exposed to toxic chemicals — craft a bill to address their problems, and then sneak in something completely unrelated that they know could never pass on its own and dare Republicans to do anything about it because they know they'll unleash their allies in the media and maybe a pseudo-celebrity to make up false accusations to try to get us to just swallow what shouldn't be there. That's what's happening here, Jake. 10:40 Jake Tapper: So one of the questions that I think people have about what you're claiming is a budgetary gimmick is, the VA budgets will always remain subject to congressional oversight, they can't just spend this money any way they want. And from how I read this legislation, it says that this money has to be spent on health care for veterans who suffered exposure from toxic burned pits. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): This is why they do this sort of thing, Jake, because it gets very deep in the weeds and very confusing for people very quickly. It's not really about veteran spending. It's about what category of government bookkeeping, they put the veterans spending in. My change, the honest people acknowledge it will have no effect on the amount of money or the circumstances under which the money for veterans is being spent. But what I want to do is treat it, for government accounting purposes, the way we've always treated it for government accounting purposes. Because if we change it to the way that the Democrats want, it creates room in future budgets for $400 billion of totally unrelated, extraneous spending on other matters. Senator Toomey on Face the Nation with John Dickerson July 31, 2022 CBS News Clips 4:10 John Dickerson: 123 Republicans in the House voted for this, 34 Senate Republicans voted for it. Same bill. This week, the bill didn't change but the Republican votes did. Why? Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): Now, the Republican votes didn't change on the substance of the bill. Republicans have said we want an amendment to change a provision that has nothing to do with veterans health care. The Republicans support this. The Democrats added a provision that has nothing to do with veterans health care, and it's designed to change government accounting rules so that they can have a $400 billion spending spree. 6:25 Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): Honest Democrats evaluating this will tell you: if my amendment passes, not a dime change in spending on veterans programs. What changes is how the government accounts for it. John Dickerson: I understand, but the accounting change, as you know, is a result — the reason they put it in that other bucket is that it doesn't subject it to the normal triage of budgeting. And the argument is that the values at stake here are more important than leaving it to the normal cut and thrust of budgeting. Jon's Response To Ted Cruz's PACT Act Excuses July 29, 2022 The Problem with Jon Stewart on Youtube Clips 00:20 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): What the dispute is about is the Democrats played a budgetary trick, which is they took $400 billion in discretionary spending and they shifted it to a mandatory one. Jon Stewart: What Ted Cruz is describing is inaccurate, not true, bulls ** t. This is no trick. Everything in the government is either mandatory or discretionary spending depending on which bucket they feel like putting it in. The whole place is basically a f * ing shell game. And he's pretending that this is some new thing that the Democrats pulled out, stuck into the bill, and snuck it past one Ted Cruz. Now I'm not a big-city Harvard educated lawyer, but I can read. It's always been mandatory spending so that the government can't just cut off their funding at any point. No trick, no gimmick, [it's] been there the whole f**king time. 1:50 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): What's the Republicans made clear is, if we leave that spending as discretionary — don't play the budgetary trick — the bill will pass with 80 or 90 votes. Jon Stewart: I don't know how many other ways to say this, but there was no budgetary trick and it was always mandatory. And when they voted in the Senate on June 16, they actually got 84 votes. And you know who voted for that? Ted f*cking Cruz and every other one of those Republicans that switched their votes. There was no reason for them to switch the votes. The bill that passed the Senate 84 to 14 on June 16 has not had one word added to it by Democrats, or spending fairies, or anybody else. It's the same f*cking bill. ‘I Call Bullshit!' Jon on the PACT Act Being Blocked in the Senate July 28, 2022 The Problem with John Stewart on YouTube Clips 3:20 Jon Stewart: June 16, they passed the PACT Act 84 to 14. You don't even see those scores in the Senate anymore. They passed it. Every one of these individuals that has been fighting for years, standing on the shoulders of Vietnam veterans who have been fighting for years, standing on the shoulders of Persian Gulf War veterans fighting for years, Desert Storm veterans, to just get the health care and benefits that they earn from their service. And I don't care if they were fighting for our freedom. I don't care if they were fighting for the flag. I don't care if they were fighting because they wanted to get out of a drug treatment center, or it was jail or the army. I don't give a shit. They lived up to their oath. And yesterday, they spit on it in abject cruelty. These people thought they could finally breathe. You think their struggles end because the PACT Act passes? All it means is they don't have to decide between their cancer drugs and their house. Their struggle continues. From the crowd: This bill does a lot more than just give us health care. Jon Stewart: It gives them health care, gives them benefits, lets them live. From the crowd: Keeps veterans from going homeless keeps veterans from become an addict, keeps veterans from committing suicide. Jon Stewart: Senator Toomey is not going to hear that because he won't sit down with this man. Because he is a fucking coward. You hear me? A coward. 5:15 Jon Stewart: Pat Toomey stood up there — Patriot Pat Toomey, excuse me, I'm sorry. I want to give him his propers, I want to make sure that I give him his propers. Patriot Pat Toomey stood on the floor and said “this is a slush fund, they're gonna use $400 billion to spend on whatever they want.” That's nonsense. I call bullshit. This isn't a slush fund. You know, what's a slush fund? The OSO, the Overseas Contingency Operations Fund. $60 billion, $70 billion every year on top of $500 billion, $600 billion, $700 billion of a defense budget. That's a slush fund, unaccountable. No guardrails? Did Pat Toomey stand up and say, this is irresponsible. The guard rails? No, not one of them. Did they vote for it year after year after year? You don't support the troops. You support the war machine. 7:10 Jon Stewart: And now they say, “Well, this will get done. Maybe after we get back from our summer recess, maybe during the lame duck…” because they're on Senate time. Do you understand? You live around here. Senate time is ridiculous. These motherfuckers live to 200 — they're tortoises. They live forever and they never lose their jobs and they never lose their benefits and they never lose all those things. Well, [sick veterans are] not on Senate time. They're on human time. Cancer time. 8:20 Jon Stewart: I honestly don't even know what to say anymore. But we need your help, because we're not leaving. These people cannot go away. I don't know if you know this, you know, obviously, I'm not a military expert. I didn't serve in the military, but from what I understand, you're not allowed to just leave your post when the mission isn't completed. Apparently you take an oath, you swear an oath, and you can't leave, that these folks can leave because they're on Senate time. Go ahead, go home, spend time with your families, because these people can't do it anymore. So they can't leave until this gets done. Senator Toomey PACT Act Amendment Floor Speech July 26, 2022 Senate Session Representative Mark Takano PACT Act Floor Speech July 13, 2022 House Session 3:38:20 **Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA): The way this country has dealt with toxic exposure has been piecemeal and inadequate. President Biden recognizes this, too. Shortly after he was sworn in, I met with the President about our shared priorities for veterans. Upon learning of my goal to pass comprehensive legislation to help toxic-exposed veterans, the President leaned over to me and talked about his son, Beau, who served near burn pits in Iraq and Kosovo. It might be hard for most Americans to imagine what a burn pit looks like because they are illegal in the United States. Picture walking next to and breathing fumes from a burning pit the size of a football field. This pit contained everything from household trash, plastics, and human waste to jet fuel and discarded equipment burning day and night. Beau Biden lived near these burn pits and breathed the fumes that emanated from them. President Biden believes that con- stant exposure to these burn pits, and the toxic fumes they emitted, led to Beau's cancer and early death. It was during that meeting when I knew I had a partner in President Biden. 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