Why Shawn Ryan Turned Away From the SEALs

Military Deception [00:00]

• The speaker asserts that numerous lies have originated from the military, mentioning specific examples like the Pat Tillman incident and Operation Anaconda.
• He notes that information from SEAL teams and other units has also been untrustworthy.

  "I mean, we both know there's tons of lies have come out of the military."

Iraq Invasion Intelligence [00:34]

• The speaker claims the Iraq invasion was based on falsehoods, detailing an incident involving a Delta unit's assessment.
• What the Department of State identified as a mobile Scud missile launcher and WMD factory was determined by Delta to be a water truck with an air conditioner and a guard.

  "What Delta, you know, arguably the best special operations unit in the world, came up with is that's a water truck."

Disillusionment with Military Service [02:03]

• The speaker expresses shame and disillusionment with his past as a SEAL, citing cases like Eddie Gallagher and the Blackwater incident as examples of lies.
• He feels he no longer aligns with the ethics and values of the institution.

  "And um, at least to me. But it just, you know, what it made me realize is uh It's like, man, like I was a what? I was like ashamed to have ever even been a SEAL."

Pervasive Dishonesty [04:20]

• The speaker extends the notion of dishonesty beyond the military to encompass all US institutions, including the CIA, FBI, Congress, and the presidency.
• He concludes that the entire country is built on lies.

  "So that means every single US institution out there is doing the same [ __ ] obviously CIA, obviously FBI, everything, all Congress, all of the Senate, everybody in it, the presidents, everybody."

The Nature of Truth [05:07]

• The speaker posits that everything known is a lie, including historical accounts.
• He asserts that there is only one truth, which he identifies as the Holy Bible, and that other pursuits are "garbage."

  "It's like, what we said last time, everything is a lie, everything you [ __ ] know is a lie, everything you think you know, everything in the history books."

Supernatural Experiences as Fact [06:03]

• The speaker shares that personal encounters, including experiences with respected exorcists, have convinced him of the reality of the supernatural.
• He states these experiences are not a matter of faith but of fact, serving as proof of God.

  "And if that's happening and that's real, which is more real than anything I've ever experienced, um then the other is definitely real, too."

Comfort in Truth [07:51]

• The speaker finds comfort in the certainty of this truth, believing that doing the right thing leads to a good outcome.
• He acknowledges that while the "right thing" might not be universally understood, it is a deeply felt intuition.

  "So, but I mean, it's definitely comforting um knowing that if you if you if you do the right thing, and we all know what that is, um and you do your best, then hopefully you're going to end up, you know, in a good place."

Private Equity in Veterinary Care [08:49]

• The speaker criticizes private equity firms for buying veterinary clinics and significantly increasing costs.
• He promotes Dutch, an online veterinary service, as an affordable solution.

  "Big investors who bought up veterinary clinics across the country and doubled the amount they charge."