Judging Freedom

Ray McGovern: Peace or War in the Future?

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May 27, 2025
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst known for his critical stance on U.S. foreign policy, dives deep into pressing global issues. He discusses the soaring price of gold as a hedge against instability and how affluent investors respond to market challenges. The conversation shifts to empowering youth against social injustices, highlighting the Palestine conflict. McGovern also tackles U.S.-Russia dynamics amid the Ukraine crisis, revealing how different views within the U.S. government shape military strategies and negotiations.
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ANECDOTE

Engaging Youth for Peace

  • Ray McGovern attended a Schiller Institute conference aimed at engaging young people on war and peace.
  • He and Scott Ritter gave motivational speeches encouraging action against injustices at home and abroad.
INSIGHT

Neutrality Supports Oppression

  • There is growing opposition in the US to funding genocide in Gaza.
  • Ray insists neutrality favors the oppressor, quoting Desmond Tutu on moral responsibility.
INSIGHT

Free Palestine Means Freedom

  • Saying 'Free Palestine' is about human rights and freedom, not destruction.
  • The US has failed as an honest broker in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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