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Greenwald PUMMELS Dan Crenshaw in HEATED Ukraine Debate [07:57 | FEB 21 2025 | Due Dissidence] (youtu.be)
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This YouTube video features a heated debate between Glenn Greenwald and Dan Crenshaw on Piers Morgan's show regarding the war in Ukraine. The main topic is the state of the war and whether Ukraine is winning or losing.

Key Points:

  • Greenwald's Argument: Greenwald argues that Russia is winning the war, citing the westward movement of the front lines, high Russian-to-Ukrainian casualty ratios, and the dwindling number of Ukrainian soldiers willing to fight. He supports his claims with evidence from mainstream news outlets like The Economist and the BBC. He also alleges that the continued support for Ukraine is driven by the self-interest of politicians who stand to gain financially from the war's continuation.
  • Crenshaw's Argument: Crenshaw counters that Russia is a weak power and dismisses Greenwald's claims as lies and ignorance. He asserts that Ukraine is winning or at least that it's a stalemate favoring Ukraine, and cites his military experience as expertise. He also mentions briefings he's received that support his position, though he cannot disclose their contents.
  • Underlying Themes: The debate highlights the differing perspectives on the war, with Greenwald presenting a more realistic assessment of Russia's gains and Crenshaw maintaining a more optimistic, pro-Ukraine stance. The discussion also touches upon the potential conflicts of interest influencing politicians' positions on the war, suggesting that some may benefit financially from its prolongation.

Highlights:

  • The heated exchange between Greenwald and Crenshaw, marked by accusations of lying and ignorance.
  • Greenwald's use of mainstream news sources to support his claims.
  • Crenshaw's reliance on undisclosed briefings and his military background to bolster his arguments.
  • The underlying discussion of the potential for conflicts of interest among politicians involved in the decision-making process regarding the war in Ukraine.

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