Judging Freedom LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : US Government Unhinged
Aug 5, 2025
Karen Kwiatkowski, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and insightful commentator, dives into the troubling state of the U.S. government. She critiques the misguided foreign policies that prioritize financial interests, especially in Ukraine and Gaza. Kwiatkowski discusses the dangerous implications of recent U.S. military strategies and the emotional undercurrents shaping international relations. She also reflects on the corrupting nature of power in politics, urging listeners to recognize the real impacts of governmental actions on their lives.
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Trump's Dangerous Unpredictability
- Trump uses unpredictability as a diplomatic strategy, but his emotional and aggressive rhetoric is dangerous and inappropriate for a republic.
- Russia focuses on national pride and defense, contrasting with the U.S. aim to maintain a global empire through threats and military presence.
Emotional Policies Weaken Power
- Emotional foreign policy, like punitive threats to allies of adversaries, weakens a nation and is ineffective.
- Historical empires fell due to leaders lacking emotional control, an issue visible in Trump's behavior.
Empire Excess Signals Decline
- Showing off forms of state power signals collapse, as seen in Trump's grand ballroom and ongoing empire excesses.
- The American empire displays clear signs of decline, recognized globally and by people of all ages.