Judging Freedom COL. Douglas Macgregor: Readying For War With Iran.
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Mar 27, 2025 
Colonel Douglas Macgregor, a military expert and analyst, dives deep into the unsettling dynamics of U.S. preparations for potential conflicts with Iran. He critiques the current understanding of military communications and emphasizes the importance of confidentiality. The conversation explores the severe consequences of negligence in protecting sensitive information and the complexities of espionage laws. Macgregor also discusses the growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, urging for strategic caution and a deeper intellectual discourse on military interventions to avoid past mistakes.
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Secure Lines Protocol
- Senior officers always used secure lines for conversations, even if unclassified.
- Discussions could drift into classified territory, as seen in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Leaked Plans Fallout
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's justification for the leaked text messages is inaccurate.
- Sharing operational plans, even without specific details, appears unprofessional and amateurish.
Crowe's Interrogation
- Congressman Crowe expertly interrogated Director Gabbard on the leaked texts.
- Gabbard confirmed the texts indicated a military operation and acknowledged Houthis' capability to shoot down US aircraft.