Why not vote 'no'? | Thomas Massie | Just Asking Questions - Ep. 2
Congressman Thomas Massie discusses his "no" votes on foreign aid, COVID relief, and labelling anti-Zionism antisemitism on episode two of "Just Asking Questions."
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Transcript available here: https://reason.com/podcast/2023/12/13/thomas-massie-why-not-vote-no/
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0:50 - Why does renewing Section 702 threaten Americans' privacy?
9:02 - Why does Massie oppose aid for Ukraine?
14:20 - Why did Massie vote against 19 pro-Israel resolutions?
18:10 - Is anti-Zionism antisemitism?
26:12 - What was it like being slammed by Donald Trump for opposing COVID bailouts?
30:08 - Does Congress have any remorse for bad COVID policy?
31:55 - Can we ever tame the national debt?
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Sources referenced in this conversation:
Trita Parsi: “Biden refuses to talk ceasefire even though it could prevent a regional war,” Oct. 15, 2023 https://responsiblestatecraft.org/biden-ceasefire-israel-gaza/
HuffPo: “Stunning State Department Memo Warns Diplomats: No Gaza ‘De-Escalation’ Talk,” Oct. 13, 2023 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/state-department-internal-emails-gaza-israel_n_65296395e4b0a304ff6ff95d?ykm
Axios: “Iran warns Israel through UN against ground offensive in Gaza,” Oct. 14, 2023 https://www.axios.com/2023/10/14/iran-warning-israel-hezbollah-hamas-war-gaza
Reuters: “Iran says ‘pre-emptive action’ by resistance front expected in coming hours,” Oct. 16, 2023 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-says-preemptive-action-by-resistance-front-expected-coming-hours-2023-10-16/
Reuters: “Talks fail to let aid reach Gaza; Israel evacuates Lebanon border,” Oct. 16, 2023 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-border-crossing-set-reopen-israeli-troops-prepare-ground-assault-2023-10-15/
NYT: “Biden is expected to request $100 billion for Israel, Ukraine and other crises,” Oct. 18, 2023
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