The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2681 Feminism, Israel, and Other Third Rails
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Aug 15, 2025 Buck Johnson, host of the CounterFlow podcast and former libertarian, discusses his transformative journey to Orthodox Christianity. He critiques U.S. foreign policy regarding Israel and reflects on its historical implications post-9/11. Their conversation navigates the complexities of modern feminism and accountability in public life, highlighting societal discrepancies. Buck also shares insights into his spiritual discovery and the importance of humility in discourse, alongside the value of community and collaboration in a rapidly changing world.
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Biblical Israel Versus Modern State
- The biblical use of 'Israel' differs from the modern state and causes confusion among believers.
- Buck stresses New Testament imagery (olive tree) where the church continues Israel's spiritual root, not replacement of it.
Israel Is The Interventionist 'But'
- Noninterventionist principles run into strong political support for Israel, creating a consistent foreign policy 'but.'
- Tom Woods highlights Ron Paul's pure no-exceptions stance as rare and consistently vindicated.
Vindicated Noninterventionists
- Tom Woods contrasts Bill Kristol's failed Iraq predictions with Ron Paul's accurate warnings.
- He laments that Kristol faced no consequences while Paul was marginalized despite being vindicated.
