Judging Freedom Scott Ritter : Russian Drones Over Poland; Israeli Missiles Over Qatar.
Sep 16, 2025
Scott Ritter, a former Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, dives deep into the geopolitical landscape of military technology and international tension. He discusses the implications of Russian drones over Poland and the Israeli missile developments in Qatar. Ritter critiques the public perception of Israel amid accusations of human rights violations. He highlights the pressures on pro-Israel advocacy in U.S. politics and scrutinizes the moral implications of U.S. complicity in the Gaza crisis, urging for accountability and informed military policy.
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Israel's PR Crisis In The U.S.
- Scott Ritter argues Israel's public denial of involvement in Charlie Kirk's murder reads like behavior of the guilty or worried.
- He says Israel faces a major PR crisis in the U.S. because of Gaza and is desperate to control narrative.
Ritter's AIPAC Bribe Story
- Scott Ritter recounts being offered a $6 million bribe by AIPAC in the Paul Wolfowitz era and says he turned it down.
- He uses the story to illustrate how AIPAC tries to influence public figures and policy.
Gaza City Would Be A Military Quagmire
- Ritter says a ground invasion of Gaza City would be a death trap for Israeli forces and won't achieve lasting control.
- He argues Israel can't win militarily and such campaigns primarily cause massive Palestinian civilian casualties.