Judging Freedom Larry Johnson: Ukraine Opts for Terrorism.
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Dec 23, 2024 Larry Johnson, an expert on geopolitical affairs, delves into Ukraine's controversial tactics, including drone strikes on civilian areas in Russia, indicating a desperate shift in military strategy. He critiques the portrayal of Russian vulnerabilities amid growing Western provocations and discusses the complexity of intelligence efforts and the reliability of casualty reports. As political hurdles complicate military aid, Johnson also draws parallels to historical U.S. involvement in the Panama Canal, highlighting ongoing geopolitical narratives surrounding the conflict.
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Ukraine's Desperation
- Attacking civilian targets indicates weakness, not strength, in a military entity.
- This desperation is evident in Ukraine's attacks, signifying dwindling resources and an inability to replace lost materials.
Flawed Intelligence Gathering
- The CIA increasingly relies on liaison reporting, accepting information from foreign intelligence officers.
- This information is often unreliable, with the US reprinting it as if from a "knowledgeable source."
Provoking Noriega
- Larry Johnson recounts the CIA's attempts to provoke Noriega into actions justifying an attack.
- He describes a colleague whose job focused on Panama and who was constantly briefed on the CIA's activities.