The Origins Of The Most DEADLY Ideology On Earth | Prof. David N. Gibbs

[Part 1 of 2] Neoconservatism is an insanely brutal and blood thirsty ideology. But how did this mad and monstrous mindset take over an entire nation that prides itself on being the pinnacle of humanistic values? Well, it wasn't even difficult. Professor David N. Gibbs tells us the origin story of the devils that are the neocons.

Dr. David N. Gibbs is Professor of History at Arizona University. He wrote numerous important books helping us to understand the contemporary United States of America; among them “Revolt of the Rich: How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class Divide.” and the one we want to focus on today, “First Do No Harm: Humanitarian Intervention and the Destruction of Yugoslavia.”

[being]

Gibbs' observations on alleged humanitarian motivations being a disguise for agression, the singularity of neoliberalism and neocon ideologues, the perpetual search for enemies, institutional self-preservation in the face of no necessity, and the betrayal of Russians in 1990's with capitalist predation - all in one interview with supporting quotes and referenced document. Superb guest and interview! Thanks!

[amenoum]

I wish I could give a million "thumbs up" to this. This is something everyone who cares about the truth needs to see.

[aliciaczechowski]

Professor Gibbs has presented a clear and concentrated overview of how neoconservatism has morphed over the decades. Pascal, thank you for this fascinating interview.

[passionateprogressive]

I worked at the Pentagon/intelligence agencies during the time that your guest discusses and I can say he is spot on. It's important to recognized the effects of Chernobyl on Gorbachev. In his memoirs, he noted that after the Chernobyl disaster, he he realized that nuclear war could not be won.

[MichaelEgan-zs]

Wow!
Loaded with new information and history on neocons. Please do more!
Thank you!

[carmenonea]

the problem of ze american terrorism is that for way too long there was/ is no accountability for the war crimes commited against humanity by these chozen ones

[abassodyssey]

Love Professor Gibbs - love that he's concerned about concision and timing in the interview; he's very knowledgeable and crystal clear; and he's more sober and calm than other guests while still allowing principles and a moral compass to show a bit

[PP-L-]

I find Mr. Gibbs a wonderfull scholar, the way he asks "do you want me to go on" is refreshing. Thank you Pascal. He helped me also to understand my disdain for a Minney Mouse foreign minister of Germany, Baerbock, who does not understand basic historical interrelations. She is convinced that she is fighting for human rights and freedom, because she is so entrenched in this belief of standing on the good side, that she is unable to understand the world of the grown up men (and women sometimes) who define the Western approach to foreign policy.

[PietroCozziTinin]

I’m very much afraid of people who take a coming war between the US and Russia for granted. The “light” unbothered way people talk about it sickens me.

[Jay...]

David gives a very clear explanation of the arising of the Neo-cons. Great show.

[danbert]

Pascal, you are doing a fantastic work and supporting the honour of Switzerland 🇨🇭!

[nataliedoyle]

The argument about the Israelization of neoconservatism is intellectually far more satisfying than the standard reference by Mearsheimer and others to the Israel lobby, which is convenient as it lays the blame elsewhere and stresses the corruption of congress.The argument about the israelization argument accounts for the symbiosis between the two countries.It also brings up the question of the European roots of the ideology. Very useful.Thank you.

[danpovey]

You cannot talk about Neocons without addressing their ethnicity and religious background.

[robertvanslooten]

The massacre on more than 500 innocent inhabitants of the village My Lai, Vietnam, committed in 1968, by soldiers of the American army, has been world news.
Only people in Indonesia and the Netherlands have spoken about the massacre of more than 400 innocent inhabitants of the village Rawagede, Java, Indonesia, committed in 1957, by soldiers of the Royal Dutch Indies Army.

[aromero]

1970s-1980s Kissinger-Abrams years were terrible violents around latin american countries.

[philipambler]

Thankyou, Pascal, this is vitally important to all our futures. I cannot thank you enough for having this guest, at this critical time in 2025.
May God Bless America. The real
Americans have spoken their intent to get their Country back!! 😊
To get their values back
To honour their Constitution.

[DanaKianfar]

Thank you Pascal. Another great writer about neoconservatives is Jim Lobe.

[marumaru]

Vietnam was about the French not granting independence it gets forgotten very quickly.

[macrosense]

Well. The neocon playbook has been more than an open secret for thirty years. It was blatantly published and acted upon. In the mysteries of jargon the terms neoconservative and neoliberal can be used interchangeably. The distinctions are meaningless and cosmetic.

[jologo]

Brilliant! I've always been curious about how the neo-cons took over Washington, and this is the best explanation I've heard to date. Thank you.