Judging Freedom Ray McGovern : European Paranoia Over Russia.
Aug 4, 2025
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst and political activist, dives into the intricate web of European fears regarding Russia. He critiques the narratives surrounding Russiagate and questions the credibility of foreign interference accusations. McGovern traces the roots of the perceived Russian threat back to historical events like the 2014 Kyiv coup. He also tackles shifting views on Palestinian statehood and exposes connections between elite figures, blackmail, and intelligence operations, emphasizing the importance of investigative journalism.
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Russiagate Investigation Findings
- The Russiagate investigation uncovered mostly political manipulation with scant evidence against Trump or Russia.
- Intelligence community members sometimes engage in politically motivated activities to serve their superiors.
European Fear Vs. Russian Reality
- European paranoia about a Russian attack persists despite no real evidence of Putin's desire to invade.
- Russia halted its advance weeks after Ukraine invasion and didn’t show intent to expand further into Europe.
Russian Military Strength And Fear
- Russia has the most powerful military in Europe, battle-hardened and experienced.
- Fear of invasion is often inflated to benefit military-industrial complex profiteering.