Judging Freedom Scott Horton : Russian Impatience with Ukraine War.
Oct 2, 2025
Scott Horton, a foreign policy analyst and author of 'Provoked', delves into the intricacies of the Ukraine war. He critiques the Trump administration's stance on Ukraine while examining Tony Blair's legacy regarding Iraq. Horton discusses the implications of Russian impatience and the challenges posed by military influence in political decisions. The conversation takes a turn to recent incidents, like the drone over Poland, and reflects on U.S. military support, all while assessing the evolving narrative of who is 'winning' in the conflict.
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War Without Proper Legal Authority
- Scott Horton argues the 2003 Iraq invasion bypassed UN authorization and violated international law.
- He links Tony Blair and Colin Powell to decisions that normalized going to war without proper UN or Congressional approval.
Powell's Infamous UN Vial Moment
- Horton recounts Colin Powell's 2003 U.N. speech with a vial and false WMD claims.
- He notes France, Russia, and China refused to authorize the war, yet the U.S. proceeded anyway.
Avoid Militarizing Domestic Policing
- Horton warns against using the military domestically except for lawful insurrection cases.
- He urges caution about normalizing troops on U.S. streets because successors will inherit that power.
