The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2449 Col. Douglas Macgregor on the State of the Empire
Feb 9, 2024
Col. Douglas Macgregor discusses the current situation in Ukraine, Gaza, the Red Sea, and more, plus his retrospective on the Cold War. Topics include prospects of war with Iran, U.S.-Israel relationship, ineffectiveness of bombing, Trump's outlook on Europe and NATO, data privacy alternatives to big tech tools, and reflections on a journey from interventionist to non-interventionist.
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US-Iran Relations Misconstrued
- The US obsession with Iran mainly stems from Israeli influence rather than Iranian hostility.
- Iran actually cooperated with the US post-9/11 and fought ISIS effectively with allies like Russia.
US-Israel Dynamics Exposed
- Israel receives unconditional US support despite actions in Gaza that resemble ethnic cleansing.
- Biden's apparent powerlessness in Washington contrasts with Netanyahu's strong influence.
Bombing Fails to Change Wars
- US bombing campaigns historically fail to change enemy behavior or resolve conflicts.
- Continued bombing against Houthis and others will likely worsen and widen war in the Middle East.