Brandon Scott

@brandonscott361

Brandon Scott has over 13 years in the international intelligence, security & stability industry & has lived worked & traveled to over 40 countries. He studied International Relations and has worked with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security & Department of State operations in Asia, Europe, North America, Central Asia & the Middle East. He recently spent nearly 2 years in Afghanistan in support of Overseas Contingency Operations & half a year in Yemen.

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25 Things

1) You are a victim but have personal responsibility for what happens to you.2) America is not capitalist or socialist. We are and always have been, somewhere in between. And that position is fluid and is ever changing.3) The Republican and Democrat parties are not universally theme based. Historically, they were arguably the opposite of what they are considered now. Thus, it is highly likely, in…

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Why America Should Care About Afghanistan:

The National Security Implications of Leaving Afghans Behind The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is one thing. It speaks for itself. But the implications to Americans from it, is massive. It is one element that is crucially being ignored by the US Government (Publicly) and the US media. Former employees and contractors of the US Embassy, US Military bases, US Intelligence and US…

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Capitol Attack Follow Up

I have been following to some degree the follow up of the breakdown in communication during the 6JAN Capitol riot. Which is something I think few people do – follow up on events. Some takeaways so far I think are critical. 1) There is significant lack of transparency with reporting and delays. And it is not subtle. Within the Capital Police chain of command we have on record, two people claiming…

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Free Speech vs Free Market

“Free Market” is not a carte blanche thing that can be thrown around when we do not live in a free market economy. I know this whole “they are a private company” thing is always the retort for crazy right wing trumpers pissed their qanon memes get blocked or noted with a warning. Totally get it. It is especially funny when it comes from that camp of right-wing trump dudes decrying commie threats…

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Covid-19: What To Do Today.

This is the growth we are seeing – world-wide. And as I am writing this it jumped to over 212,000. At this rate, assume you will probably get this, & your loved ones will too. Depending on your demographic, you will experience somewhere along a spectrum of no symptoms or issues, to pneumonia in bed for 2 weeks, to death. There will be a global quarantine for at minimum 1 month. The economy will…

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American Gun Culture is a Myth

I pains me to see how loud socio-political sectarianism is in America, considering our media platform has far greater reach than any other one. When a demographic in the US screams, the world hears it.

I have seen evidence of the rest of the world believing in a “gun culture” in America – immigrant social media groups saying they fear being shot if they come to the US, etc. This concept of a…

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Recently, the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq posted a Facebook post announcing the cessation of Consular activities (Visas, Passports, etc) due to the damage and continued threat from the New Years Eve and New Years Day Iranian-backed Iraqi militia/protester attack on the embassy. As a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom II, a former State Department contracted Cultural Advisor of the last class of Iraqi YES Program students, and having spent roughly 2.5 years in the Baghdad Regional Security Office, I thought it would be important to share with my fellow Americans, 30 snippets from Iraqis who appreciate our sacrifices. These snippets are comments on the US Embassy Baghdad Facebook post. When you think Iraq is a place we need to remove ourselves from, may I remind you that there are Iraqis who need and cherish our support and continued presence. I hope you find these as touching as I did:

Recently, the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq posted a Facebook post announcing the cessation of Consular activities (Visas, Passports, etc) due to the damage and continued threat from the New Years Eve and New Years Day…

Brandon Scott 2020 (Policy Positions)

Israel/Palestine

Keep US Embassy in Jerusalem. Recognize Palestine. Both sides will be confused about their feelings. Take Iranian money still frozen, and use it for humanitarian aid for Palestinians.

If Iranian money cannot be had, take money frozen from Venezuela as they are allies of Iran and provide a satellite platform for Iranian operations in the American region.

Veterans Administration

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This is a surprisingly great article. #T

This is a surprisingly great article. #Tunisia is the future of the #Mediterranean #Security paradigm #NATO #Algeria #Libya #NATSEC http://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/tunisia-s-delicate-balancing-act-nato-1241526339

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First #Iraq-flagged #oil tanker in 3 dec

First #Iraq-flagged #oil tanker in 3 decades leaves port http://ow.ly/JPZr30kr22n

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#Iraq’s civilian death toll drops by nea

#Iraq’s civilian death toll drops by nearly 80 percent http://ow.ly/cOOV30kr1Yr

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#DoD Identifies US Service Member Killed

#DoD Identifies US Service Member Killed In #Somalia http://ow.ly/1C4o30kr0UT

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What a Small #ISIS Cell in #Trinidad is

What a Small #ISIS Cell in #Trinidad is Teaching #SOUTHCOM http://ow.ly/XA0Q30kqnS5

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