
Lt. Col. Daniel Davis
CHATS WITH
SCOTT RITTER
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Scott Ritter argues that Ukraine is experiencing a broader national collapse—not just militarily, but politically, economically, and socially. He claims President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a political crisis with rival figures allegedly backed by Western powers, while corruption among Ukrainian elites is described as widespread.
On the battlefield, Ritter says Ukraine is struggling to replace heavy losses and must rely on forced conscription, while Russia has more volunteers than casualties. He claims Russian casualties are under 200,000 and argues that Russia holds major advantages in manpower, reserves, and defense production. Geopolitically, Ritter contends that sanctions have failed to isolate Russia. Countries like India and China continue buying Russian oil, and disruptions in Middle Eastern energy supplies are expected to increase global demand for Russian energy.
Rising oil prices could also trigger economic strain globally. The discussion then shifts to the Russia–Iran–U.S. dynamic, claiming Russia may be providing intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities to Iran. Ritter argues this mirrors what the United States has done for Ukraine—providing intelligence for strikes against Russian targets. Finally, Ritter concludes that Russia currently holds the strategic advantage in the war, describing Russian commanders as candid about the difficulty of the conflict, while still confident they are winning.
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Scott Ritter & Lt Col Daniel Davis:
IRAN HITTING OUR BASES LIKE NO ENEMY BEFORE
Scott Ritter & Lt Col Daniel Davis: IRAN HITTING OUR BASES LIKE NO ENEMY BEFORE
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Scott Ritter argues that the U.S. military action against Iran is illegal and unjustified under the War Powers Act of 1973, which only allows the president to use military force without congressional approval if there is an imminent threat to the United States. According to the discussion, Iran’s nuclear program did not constitute such a threat because the enriched uranium had not been weaponized, and diplomatic negotiations were still ongoing.
The conversation criticizes U.S. leaders—especially Marco Rubio and members of Congress—for misrepresenting the legal justification for the conflict and for abdicating Congress’s constitutional authority to declare war. Ritter argues that the U.S. initiated the attack rather than acting defensively, making claims of a “defensive operation” misleading. The discussion also contends that the U.S. cannot realistically win a regime-change war in Iran, especially without deploying ground troops.
Ritter notes that Iran is much larger than Iraq, has spent decades hardening its infrastructure underground, and that the U.S. military currently lacks the force structure and logistics to deploy the hundreds of thousands of troops required for such a campaign. They further criticize U.S. foreign policy, claiming America has lost credibility with allies and much of the world due to repeated betrayals, genocidal crimes, and strategic miscalculations.
Ritter also rejects attempts by some U.S. politicians to frame the conflict as a religious war, arguing that religion influences politics across the region—including in Israel and among Christian Zionists in the United States. Overall, Ritter concludes that the war is strategically flawed, legally questionable, and unlikely to achieve its stated objectives.
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