Judging Freedom Larry Johnson : The Dangerous and Inept Marco Rubio
Dec 15, 2025
Larry Johnson, a former intelligence professional and commentator on foreign policy, dives deep into the complexities of international relations. He critiques the EU's flawed asset seizures and predicts its potential dissolution due to internal divisions. Discussing Germany's military ambitions and the unsustainable costs of supporting Ukraine, he warns of logistical limits. Johnson also critiques Marco Rubio's hawkish stance on Latin America and highlights the challenges of U.S. military policy near Venezuela, painting a picture of a struggling interventionist strategy.
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EU Asset Freeze Risks Backlash
- The EU's move to freeze Russian assets risks undermining its own financial credibility and spurring legal retaliation from Russia.
- Larry Johnson warns this could accelerate the European Union's political and economic dissolution.
Germany Lacks Industrial Base For Rearmament
- Germany's political push for militarization lacks the industrial base needed to sustain rearmament, creating economic strain.
- Larry Johnson compares current trends to a Weimar-like collapse rather than a 1930s industrial buildup.
Poland Deeply Divided On Ukraine Policy
- Poland is politically divided over support for Ukraine, splitting between a pro-war prime minister and a more cautious president.
- Johnson notes Poland has suffered high fatalities fighting for Ukraine, adding domestic tension.