John Bolton sent 5,000 of us to die for oil in Iraq. Elliott Abrams oversaw genocide in Guatemala. Now they've teamed with Trump to launch another oil war in Venezuela. Spenser Rapone and Mike Prysner tell you why it's your right, and duty, to refuse to fight.

Venezuela: Refuse to Fight Another Oil War

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The Class Composition of the US Military: A Socialist View w/ Prof. Jodi Dean

It's much easier than the Pentagon wants you to think. Whether you're in the military or know someone who is, this is the definitive guide to walking away. And as Biden's support for genocide spins out into new US wars across the Middle East, from the Red Sea to Iraq, now would be a good time to walk away. 
Featuring special guest Maria Santelli, longtime counselor with the GI Rights Hotline, which provides secure, free and expert support to any service member who wants to leave the military. 
CALL the hotline anytime at 1-877-447-4487 for advice, or visit them online at https://girightshotline.org
Maria is Executive Director of the Center on Conscience and War: https://centeronconscience.org
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A Guide to Getting Out of the US Military (Now) w/ the GI Rights Hotline

Major developments with Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Iran increase the potential for new wars for the US as it facilitates Israel's genocide in Gaza. All the urgent updates, plus a deeper look at the forces involved, with journalist Rania Khalek.
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WATCH her show at https://www.youtube.com/breakthroughnews
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Operation Profit Guardian: The War Danger Grows feat. Rania Khalek

Biden plays with fire sponsoring the Gaza genocide, as US troops get hit with blowback, reinforcements rush to the Middle East, and the Pentagon escalates by bombing Iranian forces. Iran, Hezbollah, and other armed groups have a red line; how far can the US push before it's crossed? This episode includes critical information for soldiers about why and how they can resist being party to this genocide, and prevent themselves from being sacrificed by Washington.

Refuse to Fight for Israel's Genocide in Gaza

Dozens of American soldiers captured during intense fighting in the Korean War came to understand the true reason for the US invasion, and sympathized with their so-called enemies. 24 chose to stay with their captors rather than participate in the prisoner swap–six who are immortalized in a photograph with a banner reading "We Stay For Peace." Their story on this first full episode of Radical Military History. 
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Venezuela: Refuse to Fight Another Oil War

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