4 chapters across the catalog
A recent terrorist attack in Tunisia targeting Western tourists has created a "strategy of tension" across Europe, particularly affecting British and Dutch travelers. The event is linked to the imminent rollout of new, more stringent anti-terror legislation in the United Kingdom.
Obama's "Acts of Terror" Phrasing, Strategy Development
Adam Curry highlights a specific phrase from President Obama's press conference where the President referred to "the acts that we are conducting currently." Curry notes that his brain instinctively filled in the phrase "acts of terror," suggesting a subconscious admission of the nature of military strikes. They also play the clip where Obama admits the administration does not yet have a strategy for rooting out ISIL.
Strategy of Tension and London Street Attacks
A "strategy of tension" narrative is identified in recent events, including a note allegedly left by Johar Tsarnaev and a violent street attack in London. Critics argue these events are used to distract the public and maintain a state of heightened anxiety.
The hosts discuss the upcoming December 21, 2012, date associated with the Mayan apocalypse and Curry's temporary exile in Amsterdam. They contrast the media environment in Europe with what they describe as a "strategy of terror" and "campaign of tension" regarding gun control debates in the United States.
