Tulsi Gabbard: War, Politics, and the Military Industrial Complex | Lex Fridman Podcast #423

Tulsi Gabbard is a politician, veteran, and author of For Love of Country. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - War in Iraq
8:53 - Battle injuries and PTSD
16:03 - War on terrorism
24:44 - War in Gaza
28:45 - War in Ukraine
32:31 - Syria
40:13 - Warmongers
49:33 - Nuclear war
1:05:01 - TikTok ban
1:17:06 - Bernie Sanders
1:22:01 - Politics
1:40:52 - Personal attacks
1:43:01 - God

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[lexfridman]

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0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
1:07 - War in Iraq
8:53 - Battle injuries and PTSD
16:03 - War on terrorism
24:44 - War in Gaza
28:45 - War in Ukraine
32:31 - Syria
40:13 - Warmongers
49:33 - Nuclear war
1:05:01 - TikTok ban
1:17:06 - Bernie Sanders
1:22:01 - Politics
1:40:52 - Personal attacks
1:43:01 - God

[DelliBurn]

We need to transition back to where running for office is a public service not a career path

[polarxta]

We need to be surveilling the Politicians, the way they want to surveil us. WE are not the threat. THEY are.

[jmr]

I've worked for KBR, DynCorp, Raytheon, Fluor, ITT and Vectrus in Bagram, Kandahar, Djibouti, Kirkuk, Al She is 1000% on target with these contractors. They are shady as shit.

[markjones]

A 56 year old Brit here. Who's NEVER had enough confidence in those presented in front of me to vote for. But this lady and Vivek would get my vote in a heartbeat if they were here in the UK.

[Hauetershaven]

As a marine I love her war stance… no war is good

[ceekerr]

People don't understand the real economics, profits and profit makers of war. Much respect for Tulsi for relating her experiences.

[juneack]

Usual, people running for office or politics in general, give off a weird vibe. Tulsi just keeps it real and clear. Thats respectable and admirable.

[AndyDaviesUK]

Here is the person who should be US President. Makes fools of Biden and Trump.. Intelligent, measured.. In fact the world needs Tulsi Gabbard

[MrWphilips]

Thank you Lex for another of your thoughtful and intelligent interviews, where you allow your guest to speak at length and in depth! Great work, and vitally needed!

[njr]

Breaks my heart that she wasn’t RFK’s choice for VP.

[innerreformation]

Lex really shined in this one. He communicated so gently yet confidently with Tulsi. They communicate well together.

[jamespluta]

When I was growing up presidents were usually ex military. She sounds so refreshing to listen to .

[cassiewatson]

Lex, I appreciate the way you allow your guest to fully express their ideas and perspectives. This is sorely lacking in the MSM.

[fvfmwqm]

How does one declare war on terrorism? Terrorism is a tactic..not a country or even a movement.

[Pork_Knuckle]

My best friend/ Brother was killed in 2003 over there. I hugged him in January 2003, he left, 5 months later I come home from work and my roommates and friends told me that they saw his name announced on the TV. I miss him every day of my life

[jb]

She is an amazing person. Thank you Lex for giving her the opportunity to share what I believe is the single biggest problem with this country (entrenched politicians clinging to power without regard for We The People). She is elegant and articulate and spot on. Amazing interview!

[gqyvigp]

TG says, "The way to defeat bad speech is with better speech and more speech." I agree with this, but the algorithms are designed to push the bad speech front and center and make it more influential than it would be in the old public square.

[adimuzmusic]

Tulsi is the type of leader the world needs right now.

[johnalexander]

My served with her as one of her officers. He talked about what a great leader she was and how much he enjoyed working for her. Wish she was running for President again.