Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : US Troops In Gaza?
Aug 7, 2025
Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired Army Colonel and former chief of staff to Colin Powell, shares his insights on U.S. military involvement in Gaza. He discusses the complexities of current military engagements and the implications of America's extensive global military presence. Wilkerson highlights the moral dilemmas faced by American soldiers and the humanitarian crisis in the region. He also critiques U.S.-Russia relations and emphasizes the need for decisive leadership in addressing these pressing issues.
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Colin Powell's Brutal Honesty
- Colin Powell told Lawrence Wilkerson early on to always tell him the truth as he saw it, no matter what.
- Despite this, Powell would sometimes throw Wilkerson out of his office when confronted with hard truths.
Desperation of US Empire Abroad
- The US empire is desperate internationally in many regions from the Arctic to the Middle East.
- Military actions against Russia and China are destabilizing and reflect a crumbling empire structure.
US Bases in Italy Target China
- US military bases being built in Italy are not primarily for NATO defense.
- They serve as offensive positions targeting China, not Europe.