Guest #42 | Greg Stoker. Self-Awareness.
Surveillance, Suppression, and the State.
Veteran and activist Greg Stoker returns to unpack the hidden architecture of modern control—from ICE raids and Palantir tech to the overlooked consequences of empire hitting home. With boots-on-the-ground insight and the Imperial Boomerang Theory, this episode reveals how the tools of oppression abroad come back to haunt us all.
⚙️ Empire Over Everything | Greg Stoker on ICE Raids, Palantir & the Domestic War on Dissent
📄 Episode Overview
In Episode #42 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray welcomes back Greg Stoker, leftist political thinker, anti-war veteran, and co-host of the Colonial Outcasts podcast, for a firestorm of insight and honesty about what’s unfolding right now across America.
From the ICE raids in Los Angeles and the National Guard mobilization to Trump’s military parade and the rise of Palantir’s predictive AI surveillance tools, this conversation connects the dots between imperial policy abroad and authoritarian creep at home. Greg explains the "Imperial Boomerang Theory" — how the same tactics used in occupied Gaza are now being deployed across U.S. cities.
They also break down the real difference between liberals and leftists, the grift of the two-party system, and why "peace" often means compliance with systemic violence. Whether you're Republican, Democrat, or politically homeless — this is one of the most important and eye-opening episodes yet.
🔑 Key Takeaways
🌍 ICE raids in LA are a test case — if they can break LA, they can break every city.
🧠 Palantir's AI-powered predictive policing is a “force multiplier” to compensate for the lack of cops.
📈 The same tools used by Israel to monitor Palestinians are now being used inside the U.S.
🪖 Trump’s military parade and “Big Force” comments mirror tactics from authoritarian regimes.
🎯 Leftist ≠ Democrat. Greg explains the crucial difference between liberals and real leftists.
🎥 Veterans are protesting across political lines against authoritarianism and militarized policing.
💡 The Imperial Boomerang Theory: what America allows overseas comes home eventually.
🎙️ Greg endorses Green Party candidate Butch Ware as the real alternative to Gavin Newsom.
🧠 Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome back Greg Stoker
01:30 – Why LA was chosen for ICE raids
04:30 – National Guard federalization and “Big Force”
06:00 – Why this won’t work: not enough soldiers to suppress real uprisings
09:00 – Journalists targeted in LA — echoes of Gaza
11:30 – Palantir explained: predictive policing and force multiplication
15:00 – The Imperial Boomerang Theory
18:00 – Leftist vs Liberal vs Democrat
22:00 – Why the Green Party and Butch Ware matter
24:00 – The rise of digital fascism via bipartisan police funding
28:00 – How veterans are reacting and organizing
33:00 – Hamas, Gaza resistance, and Israel's boomerang
36:00 – Could a false flag trigger U.S. crackdown?
40:00 – Why the "peace" narrative is broken
43:00 – Abby Martin, Mike Preisner, and real leftist voices
44:00 – Final thoughts and where to follow Greg
🔬 Research Spotlight
Palantir & Predictive Policing
Palantir’s technology has been used to enable real-time targeting in Gaza, including systems like “Lavender” and “The Gospel.” These AI-based tools are now being repurposed domestically to create surveillance webs across major U.S. cities — particularly in "Cop Cities" like Atlanta and Dallas.
❓ FAQ
Q: What’s the difference between a leftist and a liberal?
Liberals support capitalism and often represent corporate interests. Leftists want to replace capitalism with social-based economic systems that prioritize people over profits.
Q: What is the Imperial Boomerang Theory?
It’s the idea that tactics used by an empire overseas — occupation, surveillance, suppression — eventually come back to be used on its own people.
Q: What’s Palantir?
It’s a Peter Thiel-founded company creating AI systems used by police, the military, and immigration enforcement for predictive surveillance. Think Minority Report — in real life.
Q: Who is Butch Ware?
A Green Party candidate running against Gavin Newsom in California, and someone Greg believes is a true leftist voice for systemic change.
🎯 Final Thought
If you’re sick of the political circus and know something feels off — this episode is for you. Greg Stoker doesn’t mince words. He lays out how both parties are feeding the same beast, and why the same tactics tested in Gaza are creeping into American cities. The fight isn’t left vs right — it’s top vs bottom. And the sooner we wake up to that, the better.
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🎙️ Greg’s Podcast: Colonial Outcasts
🔍 Keywords
Greg Stoker, ICE raids, Palantir surveillance, predictive policing, military parade, Trump, National Guard, Imperial Boomerang Theory, Colonial Outcasts, Gaza tactics in U.S., Green Party California
📚 Categories
Podcast, Politics, Surveillance, Government, Guest Interview
🏷️ Tags
Greg Stoker, ICE Raids, Palantir, Imperial Boomerang, Predictive Policing, Trump Parade, Authoritarianism, Dirty Leftist, Anti-Imperialist, Green Party
📝 Meta Title & Description
Meta Title: EP #42 | Greg Stoker on ICE Raids, Palantir, and Authoritarian Creep
Meta Description: Dirty Leftist Greg Stoker joins Ray to expose ICE raids, Palantir’s AI surveillance, Trump’s parade, and the war on working-class Americans. It's not left vs right — it's top vs bottom.
