89. Admiral James Stavridis. The Brilliant Navy 4-Star and Rieckhoff Break Down the Pandemic, Trump vs the Pentagon, Biden’s Controversial Picks for Veterans Affairs and Defense, The Future of Independent Politics, Cold Martinis and Fiat Convertibles.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

Daily News, Veteran, News, Politics, News Commentary, National Security

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2020

⏱️ 88 minutes

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The anniversary of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor was this week. And almost exactly 79 years later, American is experiencing a Pearl Harbor loss of life from the pandemic every single day. And just like after Pearl Harbor, our national response will be led by America’s military. It’s the Department of Defense (and the Department of Veterans Affairs) that will help distribute and administer the vaccine nationwide to everyone. Both agencies are in chaos--and were already under political attack from President Trump. Now, President-Elect Biden surprised the nation with the controversial selections of General Lloyd Austin for Secretary of Defense and Denis McDonough for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. As America navigates these treacherous waters, we have an inspiring, important, iconic leader to guide us through it. Retired Navy 4-star Admiral James Starvridis. [25:35] He led the NATO Alliance in global operations as Supreme Allied Commander with responsibility for Afghanistan, Libya, the Balkans, Syria, counter piracy, and cyber security. The Admiral is a great American success story. The grandson of immigrants who fled ethnic cleansing in Turkey, Starvridis wrote of his immigrant grandfather: "His grandson, who speaks barely a few words of Greek, returns in command of a billion-dollar destroyer to the very city—Smyrna, now called İzmir—from which he sailed in a refugee craft all those years ago." Stavridis is built to serve. He’s an inspiring leader. He has a deep respect and regard for history. His perspective is deep. His vision is clear. He’s the perfect voice for the time we’re all facing. As President Mayhem dismantles the election, the Pentagon, and Democracy itself, President-Elect Biden returns to business as usual. And not in the good way. When the waters are this rough, we need an Admiral. It’s time us to all get on board, rush to our stations, man the guns, and face the storm. And this is the analysis you need to hear. Stavridis and Rieckhoff break down all of it. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Angry Americans is your trusted, independent source for news, politics, culture and inspiration. It’s a smart, fun and no-BS perspective like nowhere else in the media. You can also watch video of this conversation with Admiral Stavridis and a wide range of music, political, business and media players from Chuck D to Jeffrey Wright to Medal of Honor Recipient Flo Groberg to Sarah Jessica Parker to Stephen Colbert to Meghan McCain to Mayor Pete Buttigieg on the Righteous Media YouTube page. It’s political, social and industry diversity like no other show in America. Join us for an exclusive Angry Americans Cocktail Hour Zoom on December 21st by becoming a member of the Angry Americans Patreon community. You’ll also get unique access to our amazing guests, our dynamic host, merch discounts, and exclusive content. Angry Americans is possible thanks to our Patreon supporters, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and Tommy John. Angry Americans empowers independent Americans and is powered by Righteous Media. Find us on social and get more involved: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngryAmericans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angryamericansus Instagram: http://instagram.com/angryamericansUSA And YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew/featured Watch the Conversation: https://youtu.be/08LLQBLdhHM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	No home. No address. No address. No bank account. No bank account. No job. No job. No home. No address. No bank account. No job. No bank account. No job. No home. It's time to break the vicious circle.
0:22.0	We're working with charities like Shelter to provide a bank account for people who are homeless.
0:27.2	Search HSBCUK, Paul Reichoff. And if you're not angry, you're not paying attention.
0:54.4	Overnight, the United States marking its deadliest day of the pandemic, more than 3,000
0:59.2	deaths in 24 hours.
1:00.8	People still don't think this is a big deal.
1:03.1	They think it's kind of fake news or a little bit of a hoax or what have you.
1:07.5	It's not.
1:08.2	It's real.
1:08.8	The numbers are absolutely real.
1:12.0	Yesterday was the third deadliest day in U.S. history surpassing the 9-11 attacks, while almost every other day in the last
1:16.9	week saw a higher depth toll than the attack on Pearl Harbor. More Americans are now dying
1:22.9	every single day than died at Pearl Harbor.
1:29.3	The U.S. recorded over 3,000 COVID deaths on Wednesday, December 9th,
1:35.3	marking a new one-day record. Daily hospitalizations also reached a new single-day high
1:42.3	of more than 106,000 people.
1:46.9	The 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor was this week.
1:53.4	And almost exactly 79 years later, America is experiencing a Pearl Harbor every single day.
2:03.4	December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy.
2:14.9	United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and
2:23.1	air forces of the Empire of Japan.
2:28.7	No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their
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