{"id":4323,"date":"2022-06-09T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/174-admiral-james-stavridis-gun-violence-as-a-national-security-issue-how-long-will-ukraines-war-last-our-enemies-celebrate-the-jan-6-hearings-mcconaugheys-bullseye-is-america\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T11:18:14","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T11:18:14","slug":"174-admiral-james-stavridis-gun-violence-as-a-national-security-issue-how-long-will-ukraines-war-last-our-enemies-celebrate-the-jan-6-hearings-mcconaugheys-bullseye-is-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/174-admiral-james-stavridis-gun-violence-as-a-national-security-issue-how-long-will-ukraines-war-last-our-enemies-celebrate-the-jan-6-hearings-mcconaugheys-bullseye-is-america\/","title":{"rendered":"174. Admiral James Stavridis. Gun Violence As a National Security Issue. How Long Will Ukraine\u2019s War Last? Our Enemies Celebrate The Jan 6 Hearings. McConaughey\u2019s Bullseye. Is America\u2019s Next War In The Arctic? Are Vets the Future of Independent Politics?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 210px;\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA4946618619\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere is no constitutional barrier to gun responsibility. Keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous people is not only the responsible thing to do, it is the best way to protect the Second Amendment. We can do both.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s from legendary actor Matthew McConaughey. Born in Uvalde, Texas. Speaking for America. And finally, a powerful, reasonable, likable voice for responsible gun owners. This time is different. And he is different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Americans<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> host Paul Rieckhoff (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulRieckhoff\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@PaulRieckhoff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has often said Matthew McConaughey could win if he ran for Governor of Texas. Especially if he ran as an independent. Lots of folks didn\u2019t take him seriously as a politician. Maybe that changed this week. He\u2019s not going away. And this issue isn\u2019t going away. Not in America. And not on this show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because gun violence is not just a public safety issue. It\u2019s not just a public health issue. It\u2019s a national security issue. And every time Americans kill other Americans, our enemies are celebrating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this is another hot summer in America. Another summer of fire. A summer fire that could clear the brush, or burn us down. And the violence is not going away. The heat is not going away. The fire is not going away. And stakes have never been higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This episode, we\u2019re bringing back one of the best leaders and strategic thinkers in America, and in the world, to help break it down and guide us through the fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral Jim Stavridis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stavridisj\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@stavridisj<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Author of the new book, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/admiralstav.com\/to-risk-it-all\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Admiral Stavridis spent more than thirty years in the US Navy, rising to the rank of four-star admiral. He commanded at NATO and previously commanded US Southern Command, overseeing military operations through Latin America. At sea, he commanded a Navy destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and an aircraft carrier battle group in combat.. He has published eleven books, including 2034: A Novel of the Next World War, with Elliot Ackerman, and is chief international analyst for NBC News and a contributing editor for Time. He is vice chair, global affairs, and managing director of the Carlyle Group and the chair of the board of the Rockefeller Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\u2019s a leader, a teacher and a voice of reason. His vision for the future is as clear as his knowledge of history. And he goes deep on gun violence in America as a national security threat, what the likeliest scenarios for Ukraine are, and then a look at where the next wars might unfold. The answer might surprise you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every episode of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Americans<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hosted by Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories\u2013and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It\u2019s independent content for independent Americans. And delivers a healing dose of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Righteous Media<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another insightful pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Americans<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\/posts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> joining our IA community on Patreon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TRJQW5U9gbk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-WATCH the full video of this conversation with Paul and Admiral Stavridis here.<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_64530\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TRJQW5U9gbk?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And share it with your friends and family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NH0o3i\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Get a copy of <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/admiralstav.com\/to-risk-it-all\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff &nbsp; \u201cThere is no constitutional barrier to gun responsibility. Keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous people is not only the responsible thing to do, it is the best way to protect the Second Amendment. We can do both.\u201d That\u2019s from legendary actor Matthew McConaughey. Born in Uvalde, Texas. Speaking for America. And&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/174-admiral-james-stavridis-gun-violence-as-a-national-security-issue-how-long-will-ukraines-war-last-our-enemies-celebrate-the-jan-6-hearings-mcconaugheys-bullseye-is-america\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">174. Admiral James Stavridis. Gun Violence As a National Security Issue. How Long Will Ukraine\u2019s War Last? Our Enemies Celebrate The Jan 6 Hearings. 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