Part Of The Problem Col. Douglas MacGregor
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Oct 3, 2025 Col. Douglas MacGregor, a retired U.S. Army colonel and military analyst, discusses the futility of regime-change wars, highlighting the impending conflict in Venezuela and the repercussions of U.S. interventions. He critiques America's unconditional support for Israel, questioning its strategic benefits and addressing the domestic costs it incurs. MacGregor emphasizes the need for accountability in military actions and advocates for prioritizing domestic prosperity over foreign occupations, suggesting a shift in focus from militarism to infrastructure development.
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Public Safety As A Cross-Partisan Priority
- Public safety and domestic order cut across political and racial lines as core voter concerns.
- Focusing on safe streets and fiscal responsibility can unite disparate constituencies.
Regime Change Is A Strategic Dead End
- Regime-change wars repeatedly fail and create long-term costs that outweigh perceived gains.
- Most major threats to the U.S. are generated domestically rather than as existential foreign dangers.
Domestic Politics Fuel Endless Wars
- Domestic political incentives block meaningful budget restraint and accountability.
- The absence of political cost for warmongering enables perpetual overseas interventions.
