Judging Freedom

LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : US a Collapsing Empire.

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Jul 8, 2025
Retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski shares her insights on the decline of the American empire. She discusses the factors leading to this collapse, including military, economic, and identity challenges since World War II. Kwiatkowski critiques U.S. foreign relations, particularly regarding Israel and controversial political dynamics. She highlights the public's desensitization to military funding and parallels between current Israeli policies and historical regimes, raising thought-provoking questions about America’s global position and future.
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Signs of American Empire Decline

  • The American empire has been in slow decline since World War Two due to overextension and constant war.
  • Declining pride in the nation marks a cultural shift, similar to empires in decline historically.
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Flawed Political Leadership System

  • Our political leadership is largely made up of career politicians skilled in persuasion, fundraising, and deception.
  • This system rewards such politicians and punishes rare individuals who speak honestly.
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Undiscussable Influence of Israel

  • Unlike past influences, the current dominant foreign power (Israel) over U.S. politics is untouchable and un-discussable.
  • We cannot openly debate loyalty or influence regarding Israel as we did historically with Britain.
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