Guest #61 | Phil Tourney. Resilience.
In 1967, a U.S. Navy ship was attacked in international waters. The culprits? America's “greatest ally.” The result? 34 dead, 174 wounded, and a decades-long cover-up that few are brave enough to talk about. Phil Tourney lived it—and he's still here, demanding truth and justice.
🎙️ The USS Liberty Was No Accident | Phil Tourney on Surviving the Unthinkable, Government Betrayal & Zionist InfluenceEpisode Overview
📄 Episode Overview
In Episode #61, Ray sits down with Phil Tourney, a survivor of the USS Liberty attack, to expose the brutal truth behind one of the most buried scandals in U.S. history. The two walk through the horrific events of June 8, 1967—when Israeli forces launched a coordinated assault on a clearly marked U.S. ship, killing dozens and injuring scores more. Phil reveals how the American government not only refused to help—but actively covered it up. This isn’t ancient history. It’s the blueprint for every betrayal since.
🎯 Key Takeaways
• The USS Liberty was no mistake—it was a false flag gone wrong
• Lyndon B. Johnson personally recalled air support and left Americans to die
• Survivors were threatened with prison or worse if they spoke out
• Every administration since has kept the cover-up intact
• Zionist influence in U.S. politics isn't a theory—it’s funded, legislated, and ongoing
🧠 Summary
Phil Tourney was just 20 when the USS Liberty, a clearly marked American naval ship, was attacked by Israeli jets and torpedo boats. For over 25 minutes, the ship endured airstrikes, napalm, and machine-gun fire. When the smoke cleared, 34 were dead, 174 wounded—and not a single rescue aircraft from the U.S. arrived.
Why? Because President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered them to stand down, choosing geopolitical alliances over American lives. The goal was simple: sink the ship, blame Egypt, and launch World War III. But the Liberty didn’t go down, and the truth couldn’t be buried forever.
Phil recounts how survivors were intimidated into silence, refused VA care, and abandoned by the very country they served. Over the decades, only a handful of politicians—like James Traficant and Dean Rusk—dared to speak the truth. But now, thanks to independent media and voices like Ray’s, the story is resurfacing.
🔎 Practical Tips
• Visit libertyveterans.org to learn, donate, or support survivors
• Read declassified docs and Admiral Kidd’s testimony to verify the facts
• Stop trusting headlines—start tracing who funds the narrative
• Demand Congress members divest from AIPAC and vote for America first
• If you’re a veteran—don’t stay silent; your voice is part of the healing
📚 Research Spotlight
According to declassified NSA documents and testimony from Captain Ward Boston, the attack was “deliberate and not a case of mistaken identity.” Admiral Kidd threatened survivors into silence under direct orders from Washington.
❓FAQ
Why would Israel attack a U.S. ship?
To frame Egypt and pull the U.S. into the Six-Day War on their side—a failed false flag operation.
Why didn’t the U.S. fight back?
Lyndon B. Johnson recalled rescue jets mid-flight, prioritizing Israel over American servicemen.
Has there been a formal investigation?
No. Despite claims, no full, public, or independent investigation has ever taken place.
Why is this relevant today?
Because the same playbook is being used—foreign influence, media control, and endless war.
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:15 – Meet Phil Tourney: USS Liberty survivor
02:01 – Early Navy days, Vietnam, and joining the Liberty
05:04 – Israeli flyovers before the attack
06:13 – The brutal 30-plane airstrike begins
08:34 – LBJ recalls rescue missions
12:11 – Realizing the “ally” was the attacker
14:08 – Torpedoes, life rafts, and war crimes
17:18 – The plan to blame Egypt and start WWIII
20:06 – Threats from Admiral Kidd: “Prison or worse”
25:20 – AIPAC, Zionist funding, and political corruption
28:16 – Trump, betrayal, and Middle East policy
31:21 – The long fight for truth
33:41 – Phil’s new podcast and how to support
🧭 Final Thought
The USS Liberty didn’t sink—but America’s integrity almost did. The truth matters. Speak it, share it, and never forget it.
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