THIS WAR COULD CRASH AMERICA | Col. Douglas Macgregor

The Drive for War with Iran and Regional Supremacy [0:00]

• The narrative of war with Iran is described as a "predigested version of widespread fiction."
• "Zionist billionaires" who fund organizations like AIPAC are seen as instrumental in pushing for war, hoping to "destroy Iran."
• Regime change in Iran is viewed as a secondary hope, with the primary goal being to reduce the country to "a smoking ruin."
• American firepower is expected to be used to inflict "irreparable damage on Iran."
• The goal is not to create a stable Iran but to sow "absolute chaos and destruction."

"And Mr. internet and Yahoo has been saying the same thing for 25, 30 years."

Israel's Security Argument and Greater Israel Project [01:52]

• Israel's argument for its security is based on the region's perceived non-acceptance of its existence.
• This argument is challenged, with evidence suggesting many Arab states do accept Israel's existence.
• A core argument is that Israel will only be safe when its "hegemony [is] enforced by US military power."
• The "Greater Israel Project" is mentioned, linked to establishing "Jewish supremacy across the entire region."

"And I think that's something that is a serious problem right now. people are are listened to uh Ambassador Huckabe recently with Tucker Carlson and have watched this thing called the Greater Israel Project."

US Strategic Interests and the BRICS Challenge [03:19]

• A broader US strategy involves weakening China and Russia.
• Iran is viewed as a key state within the growing BRICS bloc, which aims to provide an alternative to the US financial system.
• The US financial system is seen as having been used to "punish and bully" other nations.
• The US seeks to maintain a "financial grip on the rest of the world" and prevent a future where it is not the sole superpower.
• The strategy includes destroying Iran's oil resources to prevent China, a major buyer, from benefiting.

"So on one level very very high strategic level we are fighting against a future we don't like a future in which we are not the only superpower a future in which we have peers other words other states with power equivalent to our own whether it's financial economic or military and that's very uncomfortable for us."

Israel as a US Beachhead and Shifting Regional Threats [05:53]

• Israel is seen as a "beachhead for power and influence" that the US can exert.
• The US military power is used to eliminate perceived threats to Israel.
• A former Israeli Prime Minister identified Turkey as a potential threat greater than Iran.
• Turkey, as a "civilizational state" with a long history, is also concerned about disintegration in the region.
• If Iran falls, Turkey fears becoming the next target for Israel and the US.

"If they are potentially an even greater threat to Israel than Iran, it seems uh natural that Israel will then turn next to Turkey, demonize it, and ask us to help them destroy Turkey or destroy Turkey for them."

US as a "Vassel of Greater Israel" and Political Influence [07:47]

• The actions are causing the Islamic world to recognize potential risk from Israel.
• The US is described as a "vassel of greater Israel" in military, diplomatic, and strategic terms.
• "Zionist billionaires" are seen as controlling Congress and the White House financially.
• This financial control ensures political support, as opposing such interests can lead to financial repercussions and the backing of opponents.
• The financial support of these billionaires is cited as a factor in President Trump's election.

"And this Israeli money, we call it Israeli, it's not. It's a it's American money from Zionist billionaires that support Israel."

Democratic Party's Stance and American Public Disconnect [09:19]

• The Democratic Party is seen as largely going along with the pro-war stance, offering only "tepid pushback."
• There's a political calculation by Democrats to let Trump "own this" foreign policy.
• Washington is perceived as ignoring what Americans think or want.
• Most Americans are not paying close attention to Middle Eastern conflicts, viewing them as distant issues.
• Americans are not seeing the conflict with Iran as a serious threat to their way of life, which is deemed a mistake.

"because most Americans, I don't think, are paying a lot of attention to what's happening in the Middle East."

Iran's Defense Capability and Economic Consequences [10:50]

• Iran is not a "backward Middle Eastern country" and possesses the ability to defend itself and "will fight."
• The amount of punishment Iran is willing to endure is unknown, but surrender is not expected quickly.
• A conflict would disrupt the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Asian and European countries, and significantly raising oil prices, potentially north of $100 a barrel.
• This disruption could exacerbate the fragility of the US financial system, leading to a collapse worse than in 2008.

"And how much punishment they're willing to accept is something I can't evaluate."

Financial System Fragility and Bond Market Signals [11:57]

• The US is accumulating debt at a "horrendous rate," posing a danger of financial collapse.
• A financial crisis could be far worse than in 2008, without expected bailouts.
• The bond market is highlighted as a key indicator, with a 10-year bond yield reaching 5% signaling significant problems.
• High debt levels make it impossible to service and ultimately pay off the debt, estimated at $38 trillion and rising.
• Financial markets thrive on stability, which conflict and crisis threaten.

"So, these things are in the background. This kind of conflict or crisis could crash the market."

Chinese and Russian Strategic Interests and Belt and Road [13:25]

• The conflict has implications for Chinese and Russian strategic interests, as they are allied in pursuing the Belt and Road Initiative.
• Iran is a crucial player in this initiative due to its access to the Arabian and Indian oceans for trade.
• The conflict risks jeopardizing this major global infrastructure project.
• The situation is framed as a much larger picture at risk than most Americans perceive.

"So we we have to understand this is a much bigger picture at risk than most Americans think."

Iran Nuclear Talks and Sovereignty [14:12]

• US-Iran nuclear talks have concluded with no deal announced, increasing the risk of war.
• Iran is determined to continue enriching uranium and rejects proposals to transfer it abroad, demanding sanctions be lifted.
• Iran views uranium enrichment as an issue of sovereignty and claims it's for medical and industrial purposes, not nuclear weapons.
• Israel, which possesses nuclear weapons and has not signed the non-proliferation treaty, is mentioned in contrast to Iran.
• The demands on Iran are seen as essentially requiring it to become a "vassel of greater Israel," which they will not accept.

"No, because I think it's a for the Iranians it's an issue of sovereignty."

Netanyahu's Demands and Iranian Non-Compliance [16:11]

• Prime Minister Netanyahu's demands include no nuclear enrichment, limiting ballistic missile range, and abandoning regional allies.
• Submitting to these demands would be tantamount to admitting vassalage to greater Israel.
• The current situation is described as a "straw man that was set up to be knocked down."
• The speaker predicts war, with a potential timeline of 24 to 72 hours.

"This is the destruction of Iranian society. uh in submitting to this would be essentially uh admitting that you too have now become a vassel of greater Israel and that's something that the Iranians are not going to do."

Questionable US Envoy and Secretary of State's Absence [17:23]

• Steve Witoff and Jared Kushner are seen as representing American interests in a "joke" delegation, described as "Zionist occupied."
• The Secretary of State's absence from direct negotiations with Iran is questioned, especially while attending an international conference in St. Kitts.
• The two envoys are noted for having no confirmed background in Middle Eastern affairs.
• Their role in negotiating with both Russians and Iranians is seen as unprofessional and not serious.

"You know, these are a Zionist occupied kind of delegation here. There's no interest representing America in this conversation."

Marco Rubio's Role and Israel's Interests [18:48]

• Marco Rubio appears as a "junior partner" to the envoys, focusing on Israel's interests in South America.
• The envoys are seen as taking care of Israel's interests in their "own backyard."
• One theory suggests Rubio is preoccupied with liberating Cuba and controlling Latin America, also framed as Israel's interest.
• Rubio's detachment from Russian and Iranian negotiations is deemed strange for a Secretary of State.

"Well, that could be. But all I'm saying is Rubio has moved away from both the Russian and the Iranian negotiations."

Trump's Inability to Control Policy and Media Narrative [19:46]

• Questions arise about President Trump's ability to make independent decisions, suggesting he is "not really running anything."
• There has been no change in policies towards Russia and Ukraine since Biden left office, arguably worsening.
• Many, including Russians, expected Trump to recognize the war in Ukraine was lost.
• The public is not receiving the truth about Ukraine from mainstream media, which is accused of shaping and censoring information.
• The US is becoming a "Soviet style state" in terms of media messaging.

"We're not getting the truth about what's actually happening in Ukraine and what has happened in Ukraine."

American Common Sense vs. Political Establishment [21:27]

• The average American is focused on domestic issues like putting food on the table and has limited time for foreign policy.
• The good news is that Americans possess common sense and question the idea of going to war with Iran.
• The public's questioning of why they elected a president to stop wars and now face potential new conflicts is seen as positive.
• However, this sentiment doesn't influence politicians on Capitol Hill or in the White House, who are heavily influenced by money.
• The focus on overseas conflicts is contrasted with domestic issues like the border and immigration.

"The good news is that the average American has a lot of common sense. And the average American has said, 'Well, I don't think we should go to war against Iran.'"

Immigration, Rule of Law, and Government Self-Interest [22:27]

• President Trump's focus on border and immigration issues is acknowledged, but his folding to opposition in Minnesota is criticized.
• Interference with police in the conduct of their duties should lead to arrest, fines, and incarceration.
• The failure to enforce laws and the governor's stance in Minnesota are seen as undermining the rule of law.
• The lack of rule of law leads society "on the road to ruin."
• While Trump has pushed good ideas on immigration and the border, it's not enough to stop illegal trafficking.
• The government in Washington is perceived as being "in business for itself," not for the American people.

"Well, do we pick and choose which laws we enforce in this country? I mean, what what does it mean to be an American citizen?"

Strategic Disinterest in Iran and Nuclear Claims [24:13]

• The US is focused overseas on issues not of "vital strategic interest," with Iran not posing a threat.
• Claims that Iran is building ICBMs to destroy the US are dismissed as lies.
• The US and Russia possess enough nuclear capability to destroy most of the planet, making the focus on Iran's potential nuclear program seem insane.
• President Trump's statement that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon is applauded, but the Iranians already claim they don't want one.
• The US reneged on the JCPOA, which had constrained Iranian behavior, leading to new demands.

"Iran does not present a threat to us. Iran isn't trying to build an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to carry warheads and destroy us. That's nonsense. Those are lies."

Mistrust in US Promises and Optics over Substance [25:43]

• Iranians are unlikely to agree to new demands, and people do not trust the US.
• The meeting in Anchorage with Russian leadership is cited as an example where expectations were high, but it proved to be a "photo op" with no substance.
• Too much of President Trump's actions are seen as being about "optics" rather than genuine solutions.
• The federal government in Washington operates "in business for itself."

"People don't trust us. What happened at Anchorage? you know, he went there and he had a meeting with uh the Russian leadership and the Russians walked out of there feeling, well, this is this is a good beginning and it looks like we may be on our road to a solution and we're very grateful."

The Illusion of Choice and the "Uniparty" [26:30]

• Political change is not happening overnight, and the voting system is seen as ineffective.
• The establishment's efforts to "rig it against Trump" are noted, yet even when elected, he is perceived as aligning with what the establishment wants.
• A real threat to the establishment would face even greater resistance.
• Trump's name appearing repeatedly in Epstein's documents suggests he was vetted by the establishment, and the resistance against him might have been "Kabuki theater."

"The original idea is to go around the country about four times a year. uh each each event would be in a different city in a different part of the country not just to go there and bring additional people who will speak but also to listen to the audience to let the audience express their views because we really want to know what Americans think."

The Epstein Case, Global Accountability, and Intelligence Ties [27:27]

• The Epstein case is used to highlight a lack of accountability in the US compared to Europe, where political elites have resigned over business dealings with Epstein.
• Investigations into Epstein are questioned, with doubts about anyone being jailed or held accountable.
• Theories about Epstein's true allegiances range from CIA to Mossad, with a focus on his self-described "Jewish supremacist" views.
• His close ties to the Mossad, Rothschilds, and the scientific community are discussed, with blackmail being a key commodity in Washington.

"So, that would indicate that his allegiance is certainly to things that are Jewish. I rather suspect that he did some excellent work for the se for the Mossad and his girlfriend Jalain Maxwell, her father was a Jewish national hero, received a state funeral and he was an active uh espionage agent for Israel in the MSAD."

US-Israel Intelligence Exchange and Historical Precedents [30:53]

• The relationship between Israel and the CIA is complex, with potential rivalry or a subunit dynamic.
• There is an exchange of views and information between intelligence agencies like MI6, CIA, and Mossad, with cooperation mandated by superiors.
• In 2007-2008, Israelis were brought in to view sensitive Navy projects, with concerns that they might resell technology, specifically to China.
• Orders for such cooperation came from "a very high level."
• Historical parallels are drawn to the 1930s, where the Franklin Roosevelt administration was influenced by NKVD agents and Soviet sympathizers.

"Now, what what people like or don't like doesn't matter. If you receive orders from your superiors and you're told to cooperate with someone, then you do it."

The National Conversation Project and Systemic Issues [34:25]

• A new organization, "the national conversation," aims to hold events across the country to listen to the audience and gather public opinion.
• This initiative seeks to counter the attitude in Washington where donors, not voters, are prioritized.
• The goal is to build a foundation for a "third way forward" due to the two-party system being "joined at the hip" and acting as "co-conspirators."
• The system of government is in trouble, with congressmen becoming significantly wealthier through insider trading and lobbying.
• The possibility of staffing a "new government" with "fresh ideas and fresh blood" is suggested.

"We want to get past that. And also, we want to somehow another form a foundation, build a foundation for a third way forward because it's increasingly obvious that these two parties are joined at the hip."