Guests - Ava Chen, Susan Ellsworth, Dan Sexson
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Post-Election Reflections in Tucson
Kathleen Winn reflects on the day after the election in Pima County, where Propositions 418 and 419 passed. These measures implement a half-cent sales tax increase, generating $2.67 billion over 20 years for infrastructure. Winn expresses hope that this will lead to the best roads in Arizona, while praising Republican turnout and urging continued voter engagement for upcoming state elections.
China's Silence Amid the Iran Conflict
Ava Chen, co-host from the New Federal State of China, joins to discuss China's subdued response during the 12-13 day Iran war. "Quiet is not a good sign I guess but in a way that I want to say that the CCP is shocked a display of force by United States and especially your army and the CCP see it firsthand right they see all those great men and women and willing to sacrifice to defend the nation and they also see a line of execution not only the weaponry not only the technology but also the execution of it right so it's the people it's the general it's the commander it's the soldier you know through all those ranks they all so I would say Xi Jinping is definitely re-evaluating in terms of what he has." Chen notes the CCP's recent 15th plenary session focused on technology dominance, with AI mentioned dozens of times, but suggests the silence indicates recalibration.
Spiritual Parallels: CCP Tactics and Demonic Strategies
Chen draws parallels between CCP methods and demonic attacks, referencing an interview by Shawn Ryan with Father Chad Ripperger on March 5. "He talks about demons never ever take on head-on they never approaching you hell they're covert and behind the scenes yes and they actually use other people to do their dirty work always yes that's right they always distract you right they always use your ordinary temptation and your obsession and turning it against you and that's exactly what CCP has been so successful or doing because they are literally because we say CCP are demonic if you're looking at their approach okay how they approach new things they never go head off they never open conflict with you they always say oh yeah good you know we're we're we're a great nation we have a responsibility to maintain peace you know we are we are responsible for humankind for common destiny of humankind." She emphasizes the CCP's covert influence, exploiting flaws without direct confrontation.
CCP's Criticism of U.S. Actions in Iran
Chen highlights the CCP's recent statements condemning U.S. and Israeli actions in Operation Epic Fury as illegal. "They're saying that we're basically they're saying we're standing with the rent and calling that United States attacks that the epic fury is completely illegal and unlawful okay so they set that they set that on a kind of a statement China CCP said that right so so yes they have been quiet fairly quiet because they really do have to evaluate what kind of a you know what kind of a counter-attack strategy they have." This comes amid preparations for President Trump's upcoming trip to China, starting March 31.
Iran's Oil Lifeline to China
Chen underscores Iran's role as a key oil supplier to China, with 80-90% of Iran's black market oil going there. "Iran is is is the lifeline of the CCP because the CCP getting 80% of 90% of Iran's black market oil like yeah." Winn adds data: "Iran has sent at least eleven point they're saying eleven point seven million barrels of crude oil through the waterway her moose straight of her moose since the war began all of which was headed to China according to data that there is and in many ships because of the threats from Iran have have gone dark." Chen warns that Xi Jinping is assessing oil reserves for potential Taiwan actions, as sanctions could cut supplies.
Strait of Hormuz Blockade and Economic Ramifications
Real-time developments show Iran targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil prices. Chen explains: "That's their strategy their strategy is a straight-up form of it's very narrow right mm-hmm so it's like it's easier it's either it's easier to blockade it strategically because it's not the Pacific Ocean." This could prolong the conflict, benefiting CCP strategies by driving up prices and straining U.S. economy. Oil futures recently hit over $100, now at $87, trending downward.
Global Alliances Revealed by the Conflict
The Iran war forces nations to choose sides, revealing alliances. Chen notes Spain's rejection of U.S.-Israeli actions, banning Israeli use of airspace. "Spain has already rejected the war Israel they say is Israeli United States is unlawful they're already banned Israel using their airspace so so thing has already basically you know told away yes by the CCP into their own bit right it's it's understandable because how close is saying that the PM the Prime Minister of thing and the CCP she and she made he's coming up the trip." She ties this to CCP influence, including multiple visits by Spain's leader to China.
U.S. Military Dominance and CCP Reassessment
Chen praises U.S. execution in Iran, ahead of schedule per President Trump. "I think so people should not feel like danger is already kind of a gone because I see a lot of information coming off online how successful this operation is and a matter of fact it is but the thing is it didn't address the underlying threats which is the Chinese Communist Party." She warns of CCP-supplied ICBMs in Iran, capable of reaching the U.S., as Trump noted in 2022.
General Charles Flynn on CCP Layers of Influence
Chen references a recent interview with retired four-star General Charles Flynn by Catherine Herridge. "He basically mentioned the same approach about what I mentioned the demonic he said he gave an example he said how the CCP is winning this this war is there a couple layers okay the first layer is surveillance and surveillance in military grounds and he particularly give an example in terms of Alaska he said he can't believe it you know the Alaska is the the the the guardian of the north right for the United States but he can't believe that that the the I mean Russia he said it has always been there but the CCP has really amped up their operation there and there's so many a surveillance you know there's drones their Chinese nations flying the drones over and cameras and they got into those military grounds." Flynn described three layers: surveillance (e.g., Alaska bases), economic coercion (e.g., Mekong River dams controlling water for Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam), and political capture of leaders.
CCP Breach of FBI Documents
Chen highlights a Wall Street Journal report on CCP hacking FBI internal documents. "The CCP is watching FBI breached FBI internal documents yes yes I want to get to that yes that's exactly what CCP doing they don't do open conflict they don't fire missiles you right they don't they stay quiet but they had a breach to FBI and going to the watch list and it's only exactly who your law enforcement is basically wiretapping the people that they're watching so CCP understand everything you're doing."
DHS Funding Disputes in Congress
Winn critiques congressional fights over DHS funding amid global tensions. "As the Congress is fighting over funding the Department of Homeland Security you know so it's it's unfortunate that we have this incredibly difficult extreme thing happening in the world and the Congress is fighting over things that really shouldn't even be questioned and it's disappointing to me."
The John Birch Society's Mission with Dan Sexton and Susan Ellsworth
Dan Sexton and Susan Ellsworth from the John Birch Society discuss their organization's focus on constitutional adherence. Sexton explains: "We expose the votes of congressmen on constitutional issues as to whether they voted to abide by the Constitution or not and the publication the Freedom Index is for all 435 House members and the 100 Senate members and we'll have ten bills listed in the publication in each chamber we'll explain the bill and why a vote for or against the bill would be a constitutional vote or not." Ellsworth adds: "By going to the freedom that US index and pulling your state it will be alarmingly eye-opening to anyone that wants to maybe start a chapter and get people involved with it."
Freedom Index and Scorecards
Sexton details the Freedom Index: "We show the percentage of time they voted constitutionally we also show how they voted on each individual bill too and there's four freedom indexes per session of Congress." Ellsworth shares findings: "I didn't think it was possible but I found zero percent voting with the Constitution I also found a hundred percent for somebody that's in our legislator that that was a hundred percent." These tools raise constituent awareness and influence elections.
Combating Conspiracies and Historical Context
Sexton highlights the society's willingness to address conspiracies: "One of the main distinctions is the fact that we dare use the word conspiracy and when you know two or more people from buying together to do something evil I don't know take away our freedoms I think that'd be evil." He references books like Fabian Freeway and None Dare Call It Conspiracy, tracing socialist influences to groups like the Council on Foreign Relations.
Educational Resources and Youth Engagement
Ellsworth promotes resources: "We have so many things at our fingertips and you guys mentioned earlier about the education as as older folks we were we were robbed when we went to college or when we went to high school and we were taught more about football than we taught about our Constitution." Options include The New American magazine, Freedom Project Academy for homeschooling, and books like None Dare Call It Treason. Sexton adds: "For every lie that they present to us you know say it's a dollar it's just a penny of truth will blow it away."
Contacting the John Birch Society in Arizona
Ellsworth provides contact info: "I do have an email it's s Ellsworth at JBS org and it's very simple and I do have a phone number which is 602-784-0588." She encourages forming chapters: "We have hundreds of members in Arizona it's really it was shocking how many were in there when I first got in there but we can actually help join people together with folks that are close to them."
Upcoming Elections and Civic Duty
Winn stresses the July 21 primary and November general: "This is an important election we always say this is the most important election but whether or not we can continue to honor our country our Constitution I think all the all the all the chips are on the table." She urges research beyond ads, using voting records, and becoming precinct committeemen.