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Tom begins by emphasizing a startling perspective: we are in the middle of a civil war, but unlike conventional battles fought with armies on open fields, this conflict manifests through psychological manipulation, control of resources, and strategic political moves. He warns his audience that violence is inevitable, even if sides haven't yet declared themselves explicitly.
"It's already happening. This is not a call to violence. This is this reality of the world that we live in today because it's going to get violent whether we like it or not."
This wartime analogy frames how Tom interprets recent political chaos, societal division, and economic uncertainties. It’s a covert warfare where the battlefield is societal cohesion, financial markets, and international diplomacy.