(附字幕) 盧永雄「巴士的點評」「拖鞋軍」最大戰果，英國油輪被導彈擊中起大火。美國沒搞出來的「終極能源」貨輪，中國出手造比兩隻航母更大的核動力貨櫃船來了。 24年1月28日

Summary

The transcript discusses several issues confronting the U.S. recently. Internally, there is a standoff brewing between the federal government and Texas state government over border fencing, with armed confrontation a possibility. Externally, U.S. influence is declining with attacks on its military bases and oil tankers in the Middle East that have led to military casualties. There is also analysis of why small drones were able to evade advanced U.S. missile defense systems. Finally, the transcript promotes an independent YouTube news channel's geopolitical commentary and details on how to subscribe.

Takeaways

• 😟 U.S. army base in Jordan attacked by drones, 3 killed and over 30 injured
• 😨 Iran blamed for the drone attack, but denies involvement
• 😒 U.S. unable to protect its military bases and commercial ships in Middle East
• 😣 Border wall dispute between Biden administration and Texas escalates to armed standoff
• 😕 25 Republican governors support Texas in border wall confrontation with federal government
• 🤔 Some Republican politicians call for "national divorce" between "red" and "blue" states
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Q & A

What was the conflict between the federal government and Texas government regarding?

The conflict was regarding the removal of border fencing in Texas erected to deter illegal immigration. The federal government wanted to remove it but Texas strongly opposed this.

How did President Biden respond to the conflict with Texas?

Biden responded with a show of greater federal power and force, threatening to forcibly remove the border fencing against Texas' will. This put Biden in a difficult position.

Why does Texas oppose the removal of border fencing?

Texas opposes it because most illegal immigrants enter the US through Texas. With a Democrat president, Texas sees itself as having to take a stand to deter illegal immigration that the federal government will not.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect the dispute?

The ruling banned patrols from removing the fencing but did not restrict Texas, leaving room for Texas to resist federal actions.

What was Texas' reaction to possible fencing removal?

Texas decided to strengthen border fencing and deployed forces, confronting federal agents. This received broad Republican support.

What options does Biden face regarding the dispute?

Biden faces either backing down, which is politically difficult, or escalating against strong Texas opposition and risking violence given lax Texas gun laws.

What happened in the drone attack on the US base in Jordan?

The attack killed 3 US troops and wounded over 30 in the deadliest attack on US forces since recent Israel-Palestine fighting began.

Why did existing US defenses fail to stop the attack?

Radars likely missed the small, slow drones. Also, their low cost allowed mass deployment to overwhelm defenses designed for missiles.

How did the US react to the attack?

The US vowed retaliation, likely via airstrikes, but the militia had likely hidden making strikes of limited use.

What do the drone attack and maritime attacks show?

They show limitations in US force protection, despite advanced defenses, given the attributes of asymmetric warfare.