Judging Freedom COL. Douglas Macgregor : Russia to Run Over Kiev
Oct 14, 2026
Douglas Macgregor, a retired Army colonel and military strategist, examines America’s overstretched Navy, the risks of renewed conflict with Iran, and NATO’s portrayal of Russia. He discusses Trump’s tensions with Zelensky’s government, Ukraine’s difficult winter, Russian military leadership changes, and the limits of Washington’s control over foreign policy.
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The Navy’s Fewer Ships Face Longer Deployments
- The Navy remains overstretched because it maintains near-Cold War deployment levels with fewer ships and longer cruises.
- Douglas MacGregor says recruiting suffers because qualified personnel increasingly avoid the exhausted surface fleet.
Why Public Military Executions Misread History
- Douglas MacGregor rejects public execution by firing squad as militaristic spectacle rather than sound justice.
- He notes that convicted German and Japanese officers preferred firing squads because soldiers considered them honorable, not disgraceful.
Iran War Would Depend On Heavy Bombers
- Douglas MacGregor estimates intensive American bombing of Iran could last roughly five to ten days, depending on munitions.
- He expects heavy bombers operating from Britain and Germany to carry much of the attack.