Judging Freedom [ MUST WATCH ] π₯π₯π₯ Prof. JOHN MEARSHEIMER: 'Ukraine Cannot Survive.'
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Apr 4, 2025 
John Mearsheimer, a prominent professor of international relations, delves into the precarious situation in Ukraine. He argues that Ukraine's survival is at stake amid waning Western support and internal strife. The discussion critiques U.S. foreign policy, particularly the complexities surrounding Israel and the growing influence of lobbies on public discourse. Mearsheimer also highlights the risks to free speech and civil liberties in polarized politics, raising alarms about potential extremist factions gaining power in Ukraine.
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Israel Lobby's Power
- The Israel lobby's power comes from its ability to punish critics and control narratives.
- Public opinion often differs from what's openly expressed due to fear of repercussions.
Jeremy Corbyn Example
- Jeremy Corbyn's political career was allegedly destroyed by the Israel lobby after being labeled anti-Semitic.
- Mearsheimer and Walt's book, "The Israel Lobby," details its operations in various countries.
Moral Rot in the West
- Western society's support for a genocide in Gaza reflects a deep moral rot.
- This moral decay is intertwined with the West's relationship with Israel.