Col Doug Macgregor: PUTIN TAKING KYIV: a Real Possibility (Daniel Davis)

This passage is a lengthy and critical commentary on U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and includes strong opinions about American political figures, military readiness, and global strategy. Here's a summary of the key points:

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The speaker believes Russia has shown restraint and a willingness to negotiate, while blaming President Zelensky and the West—especially the U.S.—for prolonging the war. They suggest Russia may soon escalate by pushing toward Kyiv.

Trump’s Position: Trump is portrayed as wanting to end the conflict and stop the killing by cutting aid to Ukraine. The speaker supports this as the "most moral" choice.

Criticism of U.S. Politicians: The speaker criticizes both Democrats (e.g., Rep. Adam Smith) and Republicans (e.g., Sen. John Kennedy) for being out of touch or hawkish, accusing them of promoting dangerous rhetoric and unrealistic strategies, like confronting Russia, China, and Iran simultaneously.

On Putin and Promises: The claim that Putin has broken promises is dismissed as "neocon propaganda." The speaker argues Putin was open to peace and compromise, especially during earlier negotiations.

Military Readiness and Strategy: The U.S. is said to be unprepared for a high-intensity war with Russia, with depleted stockpiles and poor strategic positioning. In contrast, Russia is allegedly near full mobilization and ready for total war.

Economic Priorities: Instead of focusing on foreign wars, the speaker argues the U.S. should address domestic issues like inflation, debt, and the financial sustainability of social programs.

Critique of Elitism and Arrogance: The speaker compares current U.S. leadership to pre-revolutionary France—elitist, arrogant, and detached from reality—believing America overestimates its strength and underestimates adversaries.

Hope for Peace: Despite the bleak view, the speaker ends with cautious optimism that Trump could broker a deal to end the war and avoid further escalation.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, May 5, 2025.]