Judging Freedom COL. Douglas Macgregor : War With Iran Is Imminent.
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Oct 2, 2025 Col. Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army colonel and military analyst, dives deep into the current tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. He predicts imminent conflict, detailing the strategic buildup in the region and the implications of military actions. Macgregor critiques the moral dilemmas of war, the enforcement of the Geneva Conventions, and questions the U.S. military's posture regarding both foreign and domestic issues. With potential economic fallout from a war with Iran, he highlights significant risks, including disruptions to global oil supply.
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LeMay's Warning About War Crimes
- Macgregor recounts Curtis LeMay's warning that air campaign tactics could have been judged war crimes if the U.S. lost WWII.
- He uses the example of firebombing Japan to question mass civilian-targeting as a path to victory.
Prefer Defense Over Perpetual Offense
- Macgregor criticizes an overly offensive U.S. posture and favors national defense as last resort.
- He sees current rhetoric as shifting from defense to constant global warfighting.
Historic Use Of Troops For Domestic Order
- Macgregor recalls using troops in Philadelphia during WWII-era strikes and how threats solved the problem.
- He highlights past domestic uses of military power and the different tools presidents employed.