Judging Freedom LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski: Whom to Blame For Ukraine Failure?
Apr 8, 2025
Karen Kwiatkowski, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and political commentator, shares her critical views on U.S. involvement in Ukraine. She discusses the motivations behind U.S. financial support and the influence of the military-industrial complex. Kwiatkowski examines Ukrainian President Zelensky's leadership challenges amid extreme nationalism and external pressures. She also critiques the tensions between the U.S. and China, exploring tariffs as potential acts of war and the implications of engaging in proxy conflicts with nuclear powers.
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Continued Ukraine Funding
- The US government continues funding the war in Ukraine due to pressure from the military-industrial complex and Congress.
- Trump's ability to stop the funding is limited by these powerful forces.
Zelenskyy's Ultranationalist Influence
- Zelenskyy is controlled by Ukrainian ultranationalists who would rather destroy Ukraine than surrender to Russia.
- This makes a negotiated peace almost impossible as these ultranationalists prop up Zelenskyy's power.
Austin's Saber-Rattling
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's aggressive stance towards China, particularly about the Panama Canal, is reminiscent of Teddy Roosevelt's show of force with the Great White Fleet.
- However, like Roosevelt's aging fleet, Austin's words may mask underlying weakness.