CyberTrucks and Green Berets
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- Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025
- The events that occurred in Las Vegas were not only tragic, but they should serve as a reminder for those who create content as to what can happen when your desire is to be "first."
Conspiracy theories are sometimes real, but I worry that sometimes people want them to be true more than they want to look at the data objectively.
This episode attempts to explain and provide a thought process that has served me well in life when it comes to separating the "wheat from the chaff" of information overload.
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Bro the shawn ryan episode on the cybertruck guy is wild..apparently the email was verified by him and the fbi..now that doesn't mean what he said is real but man..the headspace that man was in before the end is heartbreaking
I agree. I don’t doubt that the email was real, and as you said, that does not mean the contents were. Assuming the contents were the result of a mental health crisis, which by all accounts it seems they were, all that was accomplished was highlighting a horrific end to someone who was mentally struggling, to an audience of millions. I love Shawn, and his podcast is amazing, and what I have said is not directed at him. My commentary is towards anyone who makes content, I believe we are obligated to deeply consider what we put out, and why.
@ClearedHotPodcast oh for sure! And I didn't mean that to come out as you were targeting someone specifically..turns out text is not the best way to communicate lol
@@ClearedHotPodcast Lets be honest certain platforms have never cared about the veracity of those they platform, only the reach it will get. When it also comes down to profiting from conspiracy and encouraging dangerous political acts that does need calling out. The idea that someone with a high level of knowledge and expertise in this area would be so easily duped and take this at face value is also as unbelievable as the email contents. Being wrong is OK, knowing you are wrong and choosing to profit from it is not, but is the norm for the new alternative media.
Love the hair Andy, not in a gay way of course.
Bongino Rule: Wait 24-72 hours before going out on a limb
@@ClearedHotPodcastthank you Andy for putting this out there I'm glad there is guys out there like you willing to wait for all the correct information before putting stuff out into the public especially when the person who is involved has kids and family who may come across this content I'm sure their lives will be hard enough right now without having to deal with situations arising from what people have heard online I just hope people take notice of your professionalism and take a leaf from your book well done brother keep up the good work🏴🏴🏴💙🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
This is why Andy is so good to listen to. His humility and empathy for others is what stands him above everyone else..good guy all round..😊
Andy best episode in a long time. As a previous Marine the stuff you touched on was refreshing to know at least some people care and get it. Your level of understanding on these issues through your service undoubtedly qualifies you over and above many to discuss this topic. Thank you for your perspective, please keep it up.
I don’t know why it’s so hard for people to look at things from multiple perspectives these days.. I take pride in the ability to see things from multiple angles to try and come up with the best or most probable outcomes. It seems there are a lot of people out there who believe the first thing they hear, and the need to pass on gossip just to be the first, like you said, is an epidemic.
The internet NEEDS people like you; people like Shawn. Thanks Andy, there’s never a need to manipulate a horrifically sad situation.. it always does more harm than good.
Great podcast Andy! Your thought process mirrors my own. It's frustrating to watch the conspiracies spin out of control, especially when fueled by high profile personalities who buy into them and want to be "first" with the story. It's also unfortunate that these same personalities almost never issue retractions when they are proved to have been wrong.
Excellent as usual. As someone who lost a sibling to suicide, I can't imagine going through that publicly as this family is currently experiencing.
This is a much better take than a lot of the other "influencers" put out.
Thanks!
Dude, I've never commented ever on any RUclips channel, but I don't understand how your show doesn't have more followers. You're, in my opinion, THE ONLY SOF community "influencer" that seems to be a normal person with normal views.
It is probably my own fault. I have never, and hopefully will never care about the size of the show or channel. I find the process to be incredibly rewarding and enriching for me, and I’m not willing to deviate from who I am to grow it.
@@ClearedHotPodcastDamn well said!
I understand why, he made decisions prior to starting and has stuck by those. I have owned my own company for 24 years and I did the same, I said no cold calling, no pressuring anyone (amongst other things) because I do not like when that happens to me. I could have a very large company right now but instead I still work for myself and am only responsible for myself/family. I do fine but have had to turn down so much work over the years to keep it that way. If you run a business that turns you into someone you do not want to be is that a success? Just for some extra money? Making a living and trying to be happy is much more a measure of success in my book.
@@ClearedHotPodcastthis is my go to channel every time, I used to watch pretty much all the big name veteran channels, but now I’ve been deleting them one after another, click bait and egos and “opinion “ pieces with shoddy research. Andy definitely has his head on his shoulders, and his humility and empathy stands out. I like his values and his level headness. Keep up the excellent work. PS Pat Mac is up there as well.
@@ClearedHotPodcast stay humble, my dude. We can all see who is spreading information for personal gain. As viewers, most of us just want the truth.
Andy - First, I really appreciate your reasonable, sensible, and level-headed approach. You’ve been like that for years, and you set a great standard. Re: “conspiracy theories,” I am a couple of years older than you, I grew up watching the X-Files. If you watched it, you’ll remember Mulder’s poster, which read “I want to believe.” I think if you’re an open minded person, it is easy to consider a number of possibilities, even complex or improbable. And then it is easy to trip over to want to believe them. Stay well, and thanks for being a voice of reason.
That show was one of my favorites growing up, and also the cause of many nights of nightmares from the alien storylines!
@@ClearedHotPodcast your not alone. Still think of the alien in the porta potty everytime I have to use one of those things 😂
@@ClearedHotPodcastOne of your best podcasts ever. I was in law enforcement and everything you said about the special ops community is exactly the same on the law enforcement side.
That little guy rolling around on the furniture dolly still makes me squirm.
Some people "....want to believe" a little too much. Including me at times. We must always remember that other famous line from The X-Files. "The Truth is out there."
And yeah, it usually boils down to Occam's Razor.
For those who have spent any amount of time around a person with TBI or schizophrenia… they can be very fluent and sound believable but when you add it all together it typically blows past the line which we call occam’s razor.
Good morning Andy. Thanks for another episode. We all appreciate you
Thank you Andy & Michael from your explanation and opinion ❤🇺🇸
Thanks for such a clear, responsible voice for reason. This message needs to be shouted from the rooftops.
I have a lot of people in my life who’ve fallen for many of these crazy ideas, and I’ve noticed a couple patterns that you mentioned. One, they have pretty mundane lives, so it’s exciting for them. Two, it’s a way to make sense of a world that seems out of control. I don’t think the world is any worse than it’s ever been-just read a few history books-but people want to believe that all their problems or the problems they see in the world can be solved if they can just get rid of this person or that government agency. Even though some of these theories are complex and wild, in the minds of those who believe them, it’s easier and simpler to believe there’s an evil wizard causing all their problems rather than accepting that life is just unfair and hard.
I’d love a podcast with a psychologist or sociologist or someone who studies this phenomenon. Not sure who that would be but I’m down for it!
"One way conversation because you can't talk back to me". This opens the door to andy to live stream so we can talk back🤣
I do appreciate that every once in a while you try to inject some type of sanity and critical thinking into the SOF VET space. The truth is some of the guys have just devolved onto torch and pitchfork salesmen . Most are direct action shooter types who have no real insight into operational ,strategic intel or planning that gets them the "expertise" they sell back to their audience. Thanks for the effort your one of the very few who do put in any effort to bring a little calm to these frenzies.
Spot on.
Thank you. This is yet another example of a courageous young man who volunteered to serve his nation and got ground up in the callous gears of war. I pray for his family and friends. I hope the spotlight of scrutiny fades quickly so they can grieve and honor their loved one.
Andy as you know. If sumone has a broken leg, you see it. A broken mind you can't see. His mind was broken and in the depth of despair. R.I.P.
One idea I've heard was that conspiracy theories tap into fundamental psychological needs, the need for certainty, the need for control, and the need to feel part of something larger than ourselves. These theories offer simple answers to complex and often overwhelming issues, they make the world feel less chaotic and give a sense of order when there is none.
I want to see / hear a 45 minute conversation of Andy talking about the birds & bees.
First,thank for your service to our country.
Secondly, what a breath of fresh air your podcast cast is. This was my 1st view.
Through Vigilance Elite and Mike Glover's podcast I was familiar with you. I always found you calm,measured and almost stoic in appearance . That's why I click on your show.
My thoughts on "Conspiracy Theories": This is an old one; "A chain is only strong as it's weakest link". ALL people involved have to be perfect in a Conspiracy Theory. We ain't! None of us. There is always a weak link somewhere in the chain.
I immediately looked up Ockman's Razor afterwards.
Great information, thankyou.
It sucks that what could've been an opportunity to talk about veterans' mental health issues/care (where help is being prescribed meds and sending you on your way prioritized over therapy) was turned into a literal action thriller with twists and turns, conspiracy theories and alien tech. Sad situation made worse in how this all unfolded.
Truth be told, one culprit is Shawn Ryan. He's well on his way to becoming the next alex jones. And all in the service of getting more clicks. It's pathetic.
@@G-Talks1129yeah, he teeters on the edge with some topics. I watch with a discerning eye. I still enjoy his show but I'll never give up my right or ability to decide for myself.
@@ratta_tat Teetering on the edge is being generous. He's got UFO believers and exorcism practitioners coming on. It was cool when he'd have guys like Dallas Alexander on to talk about his experiences that would enlighten those of us who didn't know anything about JTF2. But some of this shit he's talking about with his guests now is just strange.
@@G-Talks1129 I'm a generous guy. Haha. I hear ya.
@G-Talks1129 Strange yes, and definitely to be looked at carefully. But I think it is important to talk about both religion and extraterrestrial things. Because the truth is we do not know anything for sure. And the total absence of faith most people have now has not proven beneficial so 🤷♂️. That said, sometimes he definitely goes off into fantasy land
Andy is a class act, humble, and kind. Respect.
and? The whole world knows that already Officer Obvious.
@TruTube.1. Aaaannnndddddd, you're not.
Another philophical razor when considering conspiracies is Hanlons Razor. "Don't assume malice when stupidity is a sufficient" in other words, don't jump to conspiracy when it could be explained with incompetence
Thank you Sir, shared. Condolences to all who love him.
Love your content & everything you stand for Andy! Thanks
Shawn Ryan needs to watch this
Thank you for being a voice of reason. As a former LEO, I have always said to wait until the facts come out. Some of the biggest violators of speaking too soon are current and former presidents and government officials. Also, the divorce rate is high among law enforcement and firefighters. We had a saying that if the department wanted you to have a wife, they would have issued you one.
What a seriously great response to it. This is how we all should take in any information that sounds questionable but could be true
Great episode. As to why people are addicted to conspiracy theories, i think it is an addiction to being important and in the know and being terrified that no one is truly in control. They are more ok with a nefarious entity in control than the glorious waltz between randomness and human incompetence being the cause 9f anything.
It should be clear to everyone, now. This isn't a game or a movie. People the old school, domestic disinformation game with government subcontracts are no longer above termination. There is no other way to put that. This has to stop.
S2 UNDERGROUND should get credit for the most level-headed reporting of this incident.
Anyone who doesn't know, check him out. That man is no nonsense and does an OUTSTANDING job of debriefing news in a concise daily manner.
I applaud you Andy for taking a more introspective approach to this situation. Truly a sad demise for a decorated military member. I only wish that others weren't profiting off the despair by issuing emergency podcasts peddling fear and conspiracy theories.
Respect from Durham England 👍🇬🇧
God bless you Andy you stated everything so well with such respect dignity humility and integrity 👍🙏❣️🇺🇸
The thinly veiled shots at Shawn Ryan are diabolical 😂
Hey Andy that t-shirt is kickass! Have a happy and healthy 2025!
I am an active duty Ranger and I have a family member who struggles with schizophrenia/psychosis. The email that was written by Matt is very similar to how my FM writes when they are having an episode.
Psychosis is no joke and it can strike unexpectedly at any age. It seems Matt’s personal life was in turmoil, his career was finishing up as a Special Forces solider, and he was morally dissatisfied with some of the things he did in his time on an ODA. Take in to account PTSD, TBI, and probably already having an underlying mental illness, it’s a perfect recipe for disaster.
I don’t think there was any conspiracy. The lack of sense the story makes is exactly what you’d expect in a guy who can’t distinguish fact from fiction.
It’s not a good time for the veteran community, especially the SOF veteran community right now.
Thanks for providing rational insight into this tragedy.
veteran suicide, especially amongst SOF is a rampant tragedy! We need to do better for our HEROS!
RIP SGT Rob Creature Budrick
USARMY 1SFG PMC RANGER TBI 22ADAY
For any individual (including those that have not encountered episodes of post-traumatic stress disorder)-when the human brain is under duress, it has to compensate often and fill in blanks. Enter periods of substitution for reality. On paper it can look justifiably normal. This might explain some of the oxymoronic decisions that are made at the administrative level concerning any combat operation. Now add PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), extreme depression, and sadly last but not least, controlled substances; prescribed or recreational. When the mind struggles to make sense of any event, it enters a state of controlled self-preservation. The human psyche in essence defaults to control or reshape any perceived threat. Often this occurs subconsciously before an event can even be processed as a threat. It's kind of like your brain just preemptively put a cushion/buffer in front of an unpleasant thought coming its way. Unfortunately, certain individuals are predisposed to find comfort in creating, adapting, or embracing conspiracy theories. It is a coping mechanism that many of us have and are completely unaware of.
Great episode. Sad when a fellow soldier dies in this way. Often and most the time people who want conspiracies to be true then be the first to say that they knew it was true and thought of it is centered around getting attention; possibly seeking some reward for doing so. Same like those who want to be first to make content about something its to get attention via views, clicks, likes, etc. Grow the amount of attention to them. Have people speak of them or start a debate and exchange regardless if what is said and or typed is true. Truth nowadays is behind fame and monetary gain. Its sad people have come to be this way, its very true that there are even fewer people that earnestly seek truth first and real facts then speak of or type it. Thankfully you are one who seeks truth and not bs. The state of people in our country that are negative, debative, argumentative, greedy, dishonest, and so sealed in their ways and thoughts are sickening. There are alot of good and very empathetic but it seems these are less and less. Thanks for being real, factual, and empathetic, truthful in details and your thoughts. Need more like you making content. Have a great weekend and you and family stay safe. Look forward to the next episode.
Well thought out reporting.
Andy, thanks for another great podcast. One note (since you said you weren’t certain): the US divorce rate for first time marriages in the US (everyone, not just military or SpecOps) is about 40-41% and has been declining since about 2000, with a small uptick around 2020-2021, probably due to covid and people being forced to be in closer proximity than they were used to. Second marriages end in divorce closer to 60% of the time, and third marriages at about 73% of the time. The 50% statistic we all hear seems to lump all marriages together. It is good to hear that the rate is declining, but I am not a sociologist and can’t begin to understand why. Hope this helps. Cheers!
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence," Carl Sagan
I think people nowadays want conspiracy theories to be true because it makes them feel special. As if the only they know the real reality. But in the end, they just end up sounding crazy.
18z is in sf command basically writing missions and things like that for the team and intel related work. A lot of times they were an Intel SF before that.
Well said (as usual) Andy.
I drink water every morning as well. I add coffee to make it taste better.
Another Lt., Uncle, Barber shop, Stumpf 'common sense is pretty handy' episode.
As usual awesome.
I hope shawn ryan watches this
Spot on podcast. I can relate to what was said and share the same opinion and philosophy. Thank you for sharing yours. Be well.
The irony is that our chief complaint about the media for quite some time now is how they refuse to wait for the facts to come out, craft a narrative early, and when information comes out in the following days that disproves the narrative, uphold the narrative at all costs. Never admit you were wrong.
Then you have one of the largest channels of alternative media that much like them, didn’t wait for more information in the rush to report first. Part of its due being first makes you relevant. I admit I’m sitting here looking at all the things I want to listen to today with only so much time thinking “do I really want to spend the time to listen to Andy Stumpf talk about the Vegas bomber?”. Because the dead horse has been beaten at this point. The other factor is our culture wants information fast and early. We don’t have the attention span to wait. We loose interest and forget waiting. That and the news cycle shifts quickly. The CA fires and Trump’s sentencing are what’s going on now. The Vegas bombing has almost been completely forgotten.
Andy your level-headedness is much appreciated. As to this incident, you have to admit the whole thing looked weirder than the “typical” (no minimizing meant by that) unfortunate suicide or terror attack. The symbolism with Trump/Tesla, the non-lethal VBIED, etc. The public has gotten jaded in the last 4-8 years with media telling us to lose our minds over some things and “there’s nothing to see here” on other things, when we know otherwise…
Not saying it’s an EXCUSE to jump to conclusions (totally agree with you), but as WHY people do? It’s the lack of trust that has been earned by the media/govt fair and square, so people don’t believe they’ll ever be given reliable answers. They’ll quickly look for other sources of information. Makes perfect psychological sense in an information house-of-mirrors world, where you know the creeps who took your ticket and let you in won’t help you get out if you get disoriented.
Oh my God, thank you so very much Andy Stump for making common sense out of something that never should have gotten so out of hand . God bless you for straightening out and providing sensibility. I feel horrible about the loss of a Hero . Having both grandsons retired now from the military I see some damage in my oldest grandson, I hope that it doesn’t cause any other problems for him as his marriage has gone by the way side. God bless this precious soul, this precious man and if nothing else he has closure from years of pain . Lord, please accept him into your kingdom as a broken man who I just know Loved you. 💜
Excellent episode. I honestly think that people who have never delved too deeply into the darker thoughts do not understand just how deep and dark some corners of the mind can be and how powerful and painful that can be... tread lightly in those areas... and if you know someone who is struggling consider trying to help them by just being around and being present... check in on those who struggle and remind them that they matter and that you care about them... a lot of us have lost people who were on the edge.... make time for those who are struggling.... also it cost nothing to be nice or kind... also along with Occam's razor the other though process that I use daily which is Hanlon’s Razor which states that one should not attribute to malice what can be adequately explained by negligence, ignorance, or incompetence.. Hanlons Razor really explains a lot in this world...
Thank you for this informed and intelligent opinion and rest in peace to the soldier that gave his all, including his mental health, in the service of his country.
I really enjoy listening to you. You are very level headed, and will take a step back from a situation to look at it from all angles. And your tone of voice tries to keep the calm in a storm. I may not always agree with you and that’s okay as well. I’m firm in my beliefs that I’m not easily swayed-not saying that you are an influencer either. I don’t see you as an influencer at all honestly. Wishing you and your family the best. I do think it’s quite comical you are that friend who watches the other friend eat the disgusting MREs while you stand by and probably on the inside dying laughing.
Outstanding perspective on a combat veteran.
Thanks Andy. Love your T-shirt with a weenie dog in kit, lol.
Like JRE said. Conspiracies are fun to entertain. Going further than that. Idk.
The disturbing trend Im observing is a lot of people are automatically going straight to conspiracy theories. Im out here in SoCal and on the first day of the fires I couldnt tell you how many people said it was terrorism, politically motivated, a homeless person and the government manipulating the climate.
As for being a retired first responder, I put the job above my family. The job came first everyday. I lost the ability to understand the feelings of people who werent inside my inner circle. I lost a lot of relationships including my spouse.
Well, now that an alleged arsonist has been arrested, we'll see if they find motivation, too.
I wield Occams Razor like a battle axe.
I suggest getting someone on who knew Matthew on a personal and professional level. and get their take. That episode will be wild.
His wife just put out a statement saying that the DNA story was not true at all.
Parsimony means stinginess or unwillingness to spend money. However, there is also a psychology usage, which is also a principle. It is basically the same as occams razor but somewhat different.
Does anyone notice that that product like AG1 that's being promoted are super expensive?
True that! These products are likely free or extremely discounted for the podcasters as long as they promote them. Just like famous people advertise vehicles in commercials, they ensure they get one for free.
Expensive is an opinion. I take it everyday and don't think its expensive. Although I'm not broke..
Vegas checking in.
F-ing Andy is one of the most genuine human beings on social media. Thank god for guys like him.
Very well done
Where did Dr.Greers operator that was coming foward go ?
The family dynamic being a cause makes a lot more sense than these government conspiracy theories being spread on the internet, in particular one show hosted by a former seal. I'm an 11B. When I deployed to Iraq/Syria, I saw more than a couple of folks struggle with mental health because of bad family dynamics. I myself was dealing with a grandparent who died, and my dad was in and out of the hospital. Being in a dangerous environment like the Middle East is inherently stressful. Doing it while you have problems back home can multiply that stress tenfold. And those problems don't go away when you return home. In fact, they're likely to have an even greater impact. Point is, while it may get more clicks to go down the alex jones route, it's not helpful in any way to military members and veterans to be putting conspiracy theories out there. That's why I'm grateful to Andy for taking a careful approach to discussing these issues.
I appreciate your take on subjects in general, but this is perfect. I think people in general want conspiracy theories to be true to justify their devotion to a particular tribe, be it Red, Blue, Anti-gov, religion, etc and generate excitement for their “I told you so” moment. Every tribe has layers, but the closer a conspiracy can be plausible, the deeper the devotion becomes and the more divide created in our society.
In everything you said I'm fully expecting a Tim Kennedy episode.
The only truth is the truth that's directly around you and effects you directly. There's usually 3 basic types of reality behind every situation
You and shawn rayan seem to be the only humble ex seals on youtube
I have a lot to be thankful for.
In regards to the "ufos" if you look into the research and testing that eugine podketnov, ning li at nasa, and the European space agency did with superconductiong ceramic disks and studying the gravitomagnetic effects that those tests allrgedly produced, its not hard to extrapolate that out into having either plans, of some type of physics blueprint to start trying to build a new type of craft. I encourage anyone to look into it because it certainly is very interesting information. I just want to add that in so Ufos dont automatically go in the skitzo conspiracy box.
I think its far different then the conspiracy of lizard people eating babies in underground ufo bases. Btw I can safely say that i hope to god thats not true.
I think people just know their system is lying to them, they wonder what else is out there to learn the truth about, and sometimes that gets out of hand or bad actors take advantage.
Andy, while everything you said is essentially true, it's still very possible your conclusion is incorrect. First, the NAVY has "Anti-gravity" patents they just pushed through a few years ago. Second, you didn't even mention the second "conspiracy" that Matt listed - the bombings of hundreds of civilians on one day and the UN investigation into that (which appears to be verifiable).
Is it still possible that it was a mental health break - maybe. It was my first thought. But even worse than ignoring mental health breaks is falsely attributing sound action and truth to a "mental health break".
Look at all the "conspiracy theories" that ended up being true - COVID is likely man-made, MK-Ultra was real, and we actually ARE funding the Taliban. Even "Pizza-gate" is most likely mostly true, at least in the sense that they were human-trafficking underage people and hiding under a veneer of "pizza delivery" (I didn't believe it until I read some of the Podesta emails). And where did the extra 15 Million votes for Biden in 2020 come from, and where did they go (this was another "conspiracy theory" I didn't believe until I saw that statistic).
Occam's Razor is useful, but it's not the end-all, be-all for discerning the truth. Sometimes, often actually, the Truth is ridiculously convoluted and complicated. Wishing for things to be simple is the failure of Occam's Razor. Sometimes the Truth is just not simple.
Occam's razor is the way. It's a rare thing on social media however, especially Twitter
Question thats seriously puzzled me on why DNA was sampled from child. All active duty personnel have DNA samples taken and stored for identification. Is there a reason for the deviation from a very specific SOP written for identification?.
I learned Ockham's Raxor as an ex monk. I was thinking this as you started the podc ast. I think I unconsciously and subconsciously think this way as Friar Ockham. Basically, work from necessity , first. Look at Aquinas' saying about "Distinctions." A good ex. Of Ockham's Razor and Disdinctions can be seen in the friar played by Sean Connery in Name of the Rose where he must do an investigation for the Vatican in the Dark Ages.
Bottomline, People need to 'reawaken' their ability to differentiate what happens out there to what's really happening on the internet.
Everyone Today chooses to live in their 'internet bubble of safety'. When Real World situations happen in front of their face...
they pull out their phone and 'record' instead of 'reacting'.
Just a thought… is it possible that individuals who have taken hardcore psychedelics (LSD) may be closer to mental health issues and more likely to be susceptible to believing conspiracies? 🤔
This can’t be a serious question. People are subjective and so would the outcome of them taking psychedelics. LSD and a handful of other “psychedelics” have been know to bring underlying medical issues such as schizophrenia to the surface sooner than they otherwise would have, but that condition was always there, just exposed sooner due to the drug. But no taking lsd or any mind expanding compound does not make you a conspiracy theorist.
Andy you look like the main character in Grand Theft Auto 3 with that haircut. lol
Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Sometimes I just brush my hair for they day with my pillow.
People want to believe all of that because they want to believe Jason Bourne is REAL and James Bond was the daddy of all of them !!!
The worry I have (being connected in a very minor way) is watching for over 20 years young children Wanting to believe their computer games 😳😳😳
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Netflix Documentary “Crime Scene The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel”
It explains the you spoke of theory to a tee!!!
Andy, love this episode for many reasons. Good job on doing your part to help avert the tinfoil crisis of 2025.
Andy, I realize it's complicated and depends a lot on the individual, but I would love to hear you expand on intentionally draining the cup.
I can think of few skills more valuable to all of us, regardless of career or background. And given the lack of balance in your former occupation, the guys who can do it there seem like a great example.
Thank you for always remaining empathetic and rational.
the internet lives forever. Great Starting phrase. That's a Scary Reality for People who chose to live there vicariously day to day. You Should Be Scared.
Occam`s razor .... Keep it simple stupid is also used. Dan Bongino has a few rules on breaking news. Wait a few days. More information usually comes out. The one thing that sets us apart from all the other animals in the world is that we have the ability to think. I learn a lot from being around smarter people than myself. THANK YOU, ANDY.
Whistle ignored, and it was so clear and true as it rang out. 😑
Is podcasting journalism or entertainment or both?
It’s when podcasters want it to be both that these things happen.
Its hard to dispove what you don't know?..?...
Andy. the way you think is how Real Journalists used to think back in the day when you and i were young.. Sure hope they and content creators come back to it again..
Especially such a unique name .
I've gathered opinions from all branches and ranks of the US military-enlisted and veterans alike, and the one thing they all agree on is the fact that civilian casualties (CIVCAS) are taken very seriously and avoiding them is a top priority, concluding that the email (at least that portion of it) seemed out of tune with reality. That seemed to be the thing that made them question the validity of the email. Whether that be due to Master Sgt. Livelsberger's mental health or due to the email being a possible fraud was not concluded, but it's safe to say that the information in the Shawn Ryan email pertaining to CIVCAS is not accurate.
Thank you for that rational podcast.
The people need the Shawn Ryan and Andy Collaboration
Honestly, I think some careers are best done in complete and utter secrecy and solitude. But, that isn't the world we live in anymore. A person can derail your career, slander your character, and lie about impetus and causation. Regardless of what happened, it's clear that nobody is going to tell the truth about the matter. I know from personal experience how terrible these old dudes can be. I know how awful the groupie, single deployment, non-operations females can be. And, I know from personal experience how treacherous the non-deploying, truly civilian apparatus stateside can be.
Langley is not a friend. They never have been. So, I would offer nothing more than to say be careful. They'll never be honest about why things happen, nor will they be honest about what they've done to react and terminate people responsible-even if they are domestic in nature with full citizenship.
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The simpler explanation is usually true. Especially if you ignore inconvenient facts that don’t support your narrative.