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Epstein Exception? Why a Diversionary War in Venezuela Is a Bad Idea - William Spaniel [View all]
The first window for major military action in Venezuela has arrived, right as the Epstein files are dominating U.S. headlines. As a result, there is much speculation that Trump will begin a war in Venezuela for the purposes of distracting the media, the public, and Congress from less flattering stories. Today, we take a deep dive into diversionary war. This video explains why if a hypothetical war in Venezuela begins for that purpose, it will mostly not work---with one very important exception.
0:00 A Diversionary War in Venezuela?
2:03 What Is a Diversionary War?
4:42 Manufacturing a Rally 'Round the Flag
6:02 Diversionary Incentives as a Cause of War
7:32 Trump's Potential Diversionary Plans
11:25 Trust Issues
13:27 Target Issues
18:07 Timing Issues
18:53 The Epstein Files and Bandwidth Issues
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