The David Hunter Perspective - 2023-08-09

Read on for today's agenda below prepared by David (thank you very much). - Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations  David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience.<br/><br/>1)Scion of Indian National Congress Party Rahul Gandhi Released From Jail?: Famous Indian politician Rahul Gandhi, who as Member of Parliament was sentenced to two years in jail for 'defamation of a scheduled caste', just won an appeal by India's Supreme Court and has his conviction 'suspended'. He ran against PM Modi in 2014 and 2019, but lost. Is he now, as the top leader of the Indian National Congress Party, free to challenge Modi for third time in elections in May 2024? What is the significance of this development?<br/><br/>2)Pakistan Former Prime Minister Imran Khan Sentenced to Three Years in Jail: A Pakistan court this week just sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 3 years in jail, for corrupt acts. Khan claims this is 'politically motivated' legal attack by his opponents and the Pakistan Military. What do you think?<br/><br/>3)Is Wagner Group Serving As "Proxy" of The Russian Military?: If Wagner Group engages in military action or murder of civilians, is that action as a 'proxy' for Russian military? If so, can the Russian government be held responsible for those acts? On the other hand, if it is considered an 'independent' organization, can Russia or Putin be blamed?<br/><br/>4)Former President Trump Indicted For Attempting to Subvert US Election Results: Last week Trump was indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith for attempting to subvert the 2020 Presidential election results. Trump is claiming this is a 'Communist, Fascist, Corrupt Biden-led prosecution by a Deranged Psychopathic Prosecutor'. He also said in reply: 'if you come after me, I will be coming after you'. Is this just free speech under the 1st Amendment, or has Trump crossed the line?