Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 4/10/25 Bill Buppert on the Prospects for War in Iran and Northern Mexico
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Apr 13, 2025 Bill Buppert, a military affairs expert and host of Chasing Ghosts, shares his insights on the alarming prospects of U.S. military involvement in Mexico against drug cartels and the potential for escalating conflict with Iran. He critiques the misguided logic behind these interventions, highlighting the humanitarian crises they could exacerbate. Buppert also discusses the intricacies of modern warfare, emphasizing the outdated approaches of previous military strategies and the complex dynamics that define U.S.-Iran relations today.
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Escalation of Violence
- Bill Buppert predicts that military intervention against cartels will escalate violence.
- Cartels will retaliate against families of military personnel, law enforcement, and politicians.
Human Trafficking and Sleeper Cells
- Cartels exploit human trafficking opportunities due to their existing drug smuggling networks.
- They may be smuggling Islamist sleeper cell members into the US, posing a significant threat.
Potential Sleeper Cell Attacks
- Bill Buppert speculates about potential large-scale attacks by Islamist sleeper cells in the US.
- These attacks could be decentralized and devastating, targeting civilians and infrastructure.
