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The Ben Shapiro Show

The Call of Duty | Tim Kennedy

The Ben Shapiro Show

The Daily Wire

News, News Commentary

4.4152.4K Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2023

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Become a Daily Wire member to access the full conversation with Tim Kennedy: https://bit.ly/3F4CsoU   Tim Kennedy’s life story is a tapestry of achievements. Both a distinguished Green Beret sniper and UFC headliner, Tim's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, discipline, and versatility. When war breaks out, Tim runs towards danger to help. In today's conversation, we will not only honor Tim's military achievements but also confront the hard truths he's encountered in warzones and at our border. We'll discuss the lessons learned from Afghanistan – the bravery, the sacrifices, and the painful realities of a war that has shaped a generation of soldiers.   - - -    Today’s Sponsors:   Trust and WIll - Get 10% off today! http://www.TrustandWill.com/Shapiro   Tax Network USA - Take the first step toward resolving your tax debt! http://www.TaxNetworkUSA.com/Shapiro   ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter for FREE: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/benguest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

I have a journal here that every time I traveled overseas, I would write what was happening and what I felt.

0:09.0

I said, I find this sad, pathetic, but ironic. Not only a few nights ago did we track down and kill a man as he ran home trying to avoid us, maybe to survive, maybe just to live another day.

0:21.6

And there, his wife and his children saw him die.

0:24.6

Are our actions justified?

0:26.6

How many more terrorists have I just created?

0:30.6

I killed their dad.

0:31.6

I just made a family of terrorists, didn't I?

0:33.6

I don't know.

0:34.6

How is this going to turn out?

0:35.6

Did I just make the wagon wheel roll just one more time?

0:39.3

On our very first mission, we shot this man running back into his home. I don't know what to do. I don't know if this is right.

0:46.3

I don't know where morality is in war.

0:49.3

Today we delve into the depths of military valor, the harsh realities of conflict, and the

0:55.6

challenge is faced on our own borders.

0:58.2

Our guest is none other than Tim Kennedy, a name synonymous with courage and resilience.

1:02.7

Tim Kennedy's life story is a tapestry of achievement.

1:05.4

Both a distinguished Green Beret sniper and a UFC headliner, Tim's journey is a testament to

1:10.0

the power of resilience, discipline,

1:11.4

and versatility. When war breaks out, Tim runs toward danger to help. As a former Special Forces

1:16.9

operator, he's been in the thick of the action serving with distinction in Afghanistan. His

1:21.0

firsthand experiences in this tumultuous region, particularly during the critical moments of the

1:24.9

U.S. pullout, offer a unique and sobering perspective on the complexities of modern warfare

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