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Speaker Johnson Says He Needs $350 BILLION To Fight Communism In America!

2026-07-16 News & Politics
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The recent resurgence of Cold War-style red-baiting isn’t just coming from Donald Trump — now House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for $350 billion in additional Pentagon funding under the pretext of fighting "communism on our own shores" following recent DSA primary victories. Guest host Russell Dobular and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger argue this rhetoric is a deliberate distraction from worsening material conditions, noting that the U.S. now ranks 28th in median wealth—below Israel—while China has lifted 800 million people out of poverty under its own system. They point out that if communism truly "never works," there would be no need to spend trillions overthrowing socialist nations or sanctioning them, exposing the fear as elite panic over losing control. The segment concludes that the real threat to the establishment is growing curiosity about alternative systems as Americans face declining living standards and a rigged economy. Russell Dobular on Twitter: https://x.com/russelldobular Due Dissidence on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DueDissidence Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

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@thejimmydoreshow 2026-07-16

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15 5 replies
@michaelegerton390 2026-07-16

The bread is moldy and the circus is fake . Revolt

157 6 replies
@kolbyceller2744 2026-07-16

$400 Billion for PROPAGANDA, MASS SURVEILLANCE and . . . Death camps?

103 2 replies
@93Jack93 2026-07-16

They aren't protecting national security. They are protecting their pockets.

170 10 replies
@kolbyceller2744 2026-07-16

$400 Billion so Congress can conduct open warfare against the American People.

167 18 replies
@Yank-My-Area 2026-07-16

"On our own shores" he wants the $350 billion to fight our citizens

34 1 replies
@don.the.dragon3356 2026-07-16

“The commies are coming. The commies are coming!” That boogie man psyop is so 1950’s…

97 26 replies
@TheFerryman-i5n 2026-07-16

Who is spraying our skies . . . Communists? 😅😅😅😅

126 13 replies
@FrankRizzo6999 2026-07-16

No healthcare for your, that’s communism.. now let us tax you to give senators free healthcare

69 6 replies
@kolbyceller2744 2026-07-16

Covid didnt kill enough poors. Time for Phase 2.

86 10 replies

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