It is the Russians who should be afraid of us | Ben Hodges

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  • čas přidán 27. 03. 2024
  • Russia violated Poland's airspace early on Sunday by launching a cruise missile at targets in western Ukraine. Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) joined us to discuss this issue.
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Komentáře • 990

  • @georgewilkie3580
    @georgewilkie3580 Před měsícem +42

    As an old US Army Paratrooper (505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division), let me say that I totally Admire General Hodges! Gen. Hodges Is an Genuine Senior Combat Commander. He has a sterling record of Outstanding leadership. I thank God for Generals such as General Hodges!

    • @larsrons7937
      @larsrons7937 Před měsícem +6

      From Scandinavia, thank you for your input. And thank you for your service. I perceive Gen. Hodges as one of the most clear sighted around, and I would have full trust in him. Politicians all around should listen carefully to him.

  • @philipstrachan6212
    @philipstrachan6212 Před měsícem +131

    Bravo Gen Hodges.

  • @bradgardner4299
    @bradgardner4299 Před měsícem +124

    Mr Hodges should be called Mr President.
    He sounds like he's the only one with any brains in America.
    That's coming from an Australian point of view!

    • @richardwallinger1683
      @richardwallinger1683 Před měsícem +11

      Ben hodges a man with a commitment .. . his rank of general was well deserved .And appropriate. he is far too professional to take on the lower responsibilities of a president .

    • @Pifagorass
      @Pifagorass Před měsícem +3

      They all in such ranks have analytical thinking, just now we are hearing more from senior (ex-)military officials.

    • @bradgardner4299
      @bradgardner4299 Před měsícem

      @@Pifagorass if your missing the point here, then your as a bigger idiot as Putin!!
      This man speaks truth,,, unlike Putin.

    • @bradgardner4299
      @bradgardner4299 Před měsícem

      @@richardwallinger1683 no he's not, bring back his bluntness.

    • @rushmull9702
      @rushmull9702 Před měsícem

      He said Russian media is controlled by government, what in hell is controlling our media, Trump #1 ,hodges is a puppet

  • @rorybateman8467
    @rorybateman8467 Před měsícem +22

    Thank you General Ben Hodges

  • @amandadonaghey7540
    @amandadonaghey7540 Před měsícem +52

    Great interview, thank you.

  • @MamaDisco1313
    @MamaDisco1313 Před měsícem +98

    Big respect for Ben Hodges.

  • @JohnnyD45
    @JohnnyD45 Před měsícem +26

    You’ve been spot on the whole time sir!!!!🫡

  • @ch1m1ch0nga
    @ch1m1ch0nga Před měsícem +213

    General Hodges is simply the most clear-sighted commentator on military matters in the entire United States. HODGES FOR PRESIDENT 2028!

    • @johnadam2885
      @johnadam2885 Před měsícem +2

      You hope he will become President in 2028, after the Ukraine defeat is forgotten.

    • @grog5564
      @grog5564 Před měsícem +5

      in 2024!

    • @AllanMogensen
      @AllanMogensen Před měsícem +7

      He is a great military man, but a president must be a lot more than that - besides he seems too smart to go for that post. He can do a lot more from where he is :)

    • @tobiasfreitag2182
      @tobiasfreitag2182 Před měsícem

      🤣😂🤣😂​@@johnadam2885

    • @toddlawrence6872
      @toddlawrence6872 Před měsícem

      ​@johnadam2885 at the blistering speed the Russian forces are conquering Ukraine this war will be going on for at least another 50 years.

  • @andylives5575
    @andylives5575 Před měsícem +16

    I always enjoy Lt General Hodges insights.

  • @terrybuggage724
    @terrybuggage724 Před měsícem +80

    Ben is a man who's analysis has great credibility ! I have become very more informed listening to him .

    • @carolwilliams8511
      @carolwilliams8511 Před měsícem +2

      Same 😊

    • @crogeny
      @crogeny Před měsícem

      I agree with you about his credibility. He predicted that Ukraine would take Crimea by the end of August 2023 and that the Ukrainian summer offensive would turn into a rout because Russian troops would flee from the battlefield. Clearly a man who makes such accurate predictions is a highly credible analyst.

    • @bubamaranovichok4901
      @bubamaranovichok4901 Před měsícem

      @@crogeny did he predicted that Russia will and in deed take it back? No US military personnel can see the reality, which they should. Don’t know this person, but like all Americans never will grow to the level where the Russians were a few decades ago.

  • @vedagower-my5wy
    @vedagower-my5wy Před měsícem +4

    Thank you for supporting Ukraine!🇺🇦

  • @dennisbarber4614
    @dennisbarber4614 Před měsícem +9

    Gen Ben you are the best

  • @mcorentin
    @mcorentin Před měsícem +36

    If you dont know that you're at war, then you already lost.

  • @MrVince8
    @MrVince8 Před měsícem +21

    Excellent interview!

  • @rubbersoul3723
    @rubbersoul3723 Před měsícem +16

    Watching from the State of Rhode Island in the U.S.-More sensible, sober, advisement from the highly seasoned and always professional Gen. Ben-always a valuable contribution. Peace all.

  • @bertkoerts3991
    @bertkoerts3991 Před měsícem +104

    Love Ben Hodges and his messaging 😊👍

  • @carolwilliams8511
    @carolwilliams8511 Před měsícem +19

    I love Ben Hodges. He speaks plain truth. I wish our politicians were as savvy as him.

    • @hotstepper887
      @hotstepper887 Před měsícem

      Really? Russia (who couldn't be more in the right, if the really tried), have done nothing wrong, they've not broken international law and should be commended for their actions while we and the USA should be globally condemned? So, rather than making such a ridiculous comment, back it up with a single fact? Tell us what truth you have heard?

    • @hotstepper887
      @hotstepper887 Před měsícem

      Do you think that, actually, there could just be something wrong with you, maybe? Or is the truth, that you actually have no idea what is going on in this world, yet think you do?

    • @hotstepper887
      @hotstepper887 Před měsícem

      You see I'm English, and this is what you read from me, it's something known as the undeniable truth! And as we should all know, and understand, Whenever you're speaking the truth, no matter if you're the only one speaking the truth, you'll always be right, while the rest, (regardless of how many), will always be wrong.
      Seriously though, to start with, just how could anyone think, or believe, that Russia have acted in any way, other than 100% the right way, 100% the ethical way, and 100% the moral way, in absolutely everything they've done? It really is just outright idiocy, it's idiocy on a scale of idiocy, that I really don't believe we've ever seen, or ever experienced before. It's actually outright, in your face, treachery.
      So, let's start to get this right! - It is not, and it never has been, a "Russian invasion of Ukraine". Seriously, only a propaganda swallowing fool could think it was! Obviously, we do hear that from our own lying governments, yet they all know, and they all know very well, that it wasn't, and it isn't a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Yet barely any Americans seem to know, or understand, anything about any of this! So let's explain what we are seeing, and have been seeing since long before this started.
      All these people we see supporting Ukraine, don't even know what we've really seen happen in Ukraine, (since the illegal US coup of Ukraine in 2014). In fact, many of them don't even know that it was the USA that planned and carried out the coup in Ukraine, 2014. And they seemingly have no idea, that the "illegal" Ukrainian government's, army, (with their neo-Na*i) NATO trained thugs, have non-stop been trying to murder and wipe out the Eastern Ukrainian for the last 9 years! And why? - Because those former Eastern Ukrainians, have always spoken Russian, and they didn't agree with the illegal coup committed against their legally elected government.
      What we actually saw, like what we REALLY saw (during, and after the coup in 2014), was the western Ukrainians attacking and murdering many eastern Ukrainians, they burnt many of them to death! - After trapping them in a building, they surrounding it, then set it alight, and they all cheered and laughed as people started to throw themselves out of high rise windows to their deaths. This is who our governments are supporting!
      And understandably, after that, on 14th May 2014, those Eastern Ukrainians held a referendum on whether they should claim independence from Ukraine, (who only want to slaughter them all). Seeing them overwhelmingly vote to claim their own independence from Ukraine, seeing the creation of both the Donetsk People's Republic, and the Luhansk People's Republic.
      Then, after 8 years fighting against Ukrainian Nazism, in February 2022, both the Donetsk People's Republic, and the Luhansk People's Republic, saw Ukraine building up a military force of over 200,000 troops (with Nazi battalions included) on their borders, (who were well dug in, and heavily armed with modern western weapons targetting them). Ukraine were preparing to carry out a pre-planned, full-frontal, military assault against all those innocent people in Eastern Ukraine, to wipe them all out.
      Then both the Donetsk People's Republic, and the Luhansk People's Republic (requested) Russian military protection from Ukraine, and they (requested) Russian military assistance against Ukraine's illegal army and their Nazi murdering thugs. - To which Russia (quite rightly) agreed, while also recognizing their own independence from Ukraine.
      Putin then made it very clear, what Russia's aim was in Ukraine (before they entered), and honestly, he could not have made it any clearer, than he did. He told us all, the aim for Russia was to protect those Eastern Ukrainian people (who have been subjected to bullying, torture, murder, and attempted genocide against them by the Kiev regime for the last eight years) - About time too, is the truth.
      For Russia to achieve that, they planned to carry out a special military operation, to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine, to bring to justice, all war criminals responsible for the bloody war crimes against civilians in Donbass over the last 8 years. - Good is the truth, well done Russia is the correct response!
      The Americans need to learn this very quickly, because no matter where anyone's loyalty may lie, we, (the people), never support wrong, over right! But we should always be willing and prepared, to stand up and fight for right, over wrong! (And btw, nobody has ever attempted to claim, that an invited, and requested, military intervention, into a country, to protect innocent people from slaughter, as a military invasion by anyone, not ever!) Well, apart from these clowns leading us today.
      We then saw, during 23-27 September 2022, the Donetsk People's Republic, and the Luhansk People's Republic, hold a referendum whether to join the Russian Federation, or to remain independent of Ukraine, (who only want to slaughter them all). And they then, again, overwhelmingly, voted to join the Russian Federation, and they were all elated to finally do so.
      Yet, we see many Americans swallowing and believing the western propaganda narrative, that wrongly claims Russia invaded Ukraine?. So, the reality is, these people we see supporting Ukraine, must think, that Russia protecting all those innocent people (at their own request), is a Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the wrong thing for Russia to do? Right?
      So, they must have expected Russia to just ignore all those innocent eastern Ukrainian's request for help and protection from Ukraine, and then just watch Ukraine murder them all? Think about it, that's exactly what they must have expected to see? And that, really is, only a Nazi mindset.

    • @hotstepper887
      @hotstepper887 Před měsícem

      And please, before you, or anyone else, wants to try and deny a single word I've said? Don't bother, as there's not any excuse we see any of this today. As anyone can merely look up these people (risking their own lives to bring us all the truth), showing us, and proving everything to us, proving everything we've been told are all lies. So go watch it, It's undeniable!
      American freelance journalist Patrick Lancaster, has been out on the front lines, and he's got so much of this on film, (that anyone can watch for themselves), and then people would be able to make a much more informed opinion, an opinion based on what they can see and watch with their own eyes, rather than listening to, and believing the most remedial efforts of propaganda we see from the BBC, Sky, ITV or C4 today.
      Another is Graham Phillips, a British freelance journalist, who has filmed so much of this, going right back to 2014, again, as anyone can watch for themselves, and from all sides. But no, we only see and hear these uneducated fools and outright traitors today, stupidly claiming a massive outright liar, speaks the truth, while she has no idea what the truth is? You couldn't make it up.

    • @hotstepper887
      @hotstepper887 Před měsícem

      I've no ever heard a more stupid person in all my like, yet read you all, man? What is wrong with you people? Unlike many of you, it seems, I did waste much of my youth achieving a Master's in comparative politics & Economics, and a Bachelor’s in Anglo/American history, and I'd be fascinated for anyone I read here, to tell us one thing you've heard from this guy, you think is truthful?
      What he says, and all he claims about Russia, is an outright backward opinion, that's based on zero facts, and he'd fall apart if asked to explain his opinion in some kind of logical way.
      Yet, as always, it seems with you American people, these people just have to say something, and regardless what it is, you all gobble it up (like you're supposed to), and you not only swallow it, but incredibly you even start talking it? I'll show you what I mean....
      Because also like to know why it is, that we read so many Americans, who have absolutely no idea what's going on in Ukraine, no idea it's been going on for the last 9 years, and absolutely no idea, it was the US that planned, financed and purposely caused the coup in Ukraine, 2014, during Maidan, (yet they all do want an opinion on it)? Only, how can anyone, ever form any kind of logical opinion on anything, without knowing and being fully aware of all the facts? That's more commonly known, as outright ignorance!
      Seemingly, the Americans just have no idea that we have Victoria Nuland, (in a leaked phone call), to the US ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey R. Pyatt? Where she's heard explaining to him, who would be replacing Yanukovych, while also insisting Klitschko is prevented from taking part in the elections, (saying the USA couldn't trust a former sports star) I mean, you what? What's that all about? .
      And when he asked then her what the EU might say to it? She replied with "F*** the EU", proving even the EU knew nothing at all about the US planned and executed criminal illegal coup against Ukraine. And let's not forget It was all said, about 6 months before the coup, took place, that was exactly as she had said?.
      So, have any of these Americans, who we see, and we read blaming Russia, ever listened to that phone call? No? Why not? So, they have indeed, formed an opinion, without knowing or being fully aware of all the facts? It's just more of that outright stupidity, and so dangerous!
      We also have the Snowden leaks, showing us many of the USA's plans in Ukraine! So, again, have any of these "really intelligent American people" (who we see and read blaming Russia), ever read those leaks? No? Why not? The man risked his own freedom to show us so many of these truths?
      We even have the old parliament of Ukraine, (spelling out exactly what they'd found out the USA was trying to do, about 7 months before the coup took place). As anyone can read for themselves... (See below).
      But the Americas all blame Russia? For what, I've no idea? So, maybe one of you could tell me? For doing 100% the right, and the correct thing, maybe? As Russia could not be any more in the right today, even if they really tried to be right. While the USA, could not be any more wrong, in all they're doing.
      Transcript:
      Deputy Oleg Tsarov has the word...
      Honourable Colleagues...
      Honourable Vladimir Vasiljevitch...
      In my role as a representative of the Ukrainian people, activists of the public organization “Volya”, have turned to me, providing clear evidence that within our territory, and with support and direct participation of the USA Embassy in Kiev, the “Tech Camp” project is realized, under which preparations are being made for a civil war in Ukraine.
      The “Tech Camp” project prepares specialists for information warfare and for the discrediting of state institutions, by using modern social media platforms, that can be used to create potentials to arouse possible revolutionaries, for the organizing of violent protests, and aimed at the toppling of the State Order.
      The project is currently overseen, and under the responsibility of the US ambassador to Ukraine... Geoffrey R. Pyatt.
      After my conversation with the organisation “Volya”, I have learned that, they, [Volya], succeeded in accessing facilities of the project “Tech Camp” by disguising themselves as a team of IT specialists, and to their surprise, briefings on the peculiarities of modern social media platforms were held.
      American instructors explained how social media networks and Internet technologies can be used for targeted manipulation of public opinion, as well as, to activate protest potential, and to provoke violent unrest on the territory of Ukraine, with complete radicalization of the population, and for the triggering of infighting.
      They also showed examples of successful uses of social media networks and technologies, that were used to organize mass and violent protests, in Egypt - Tunisia - Libya - Syria - and Venezuela.
      Tech Camp representatives currently hold conferences throughout Ukraine, a total of five events have been held so far, and about 300 people have been trained as operatives, which are now active throughout Ukraine.
      The last conference “Tech Camp” took place on 14th and 15th of November 2013... In the Heart of Kiev, on the territory of the US Embassy.
      You tell me, what country, in the world, would ever allow an “NGO” to operate out of, and from... (the US Embassy in Kiev)?.
      This is extremely dangerous, disrespectful and harmful to the Ukrainian government, and it's completely 100% against the Ukrainian People.
      I appeal to the constitutional authorities of Ukraine, with the following question...
      "Is it conceivable that representatives of the US Embassy, in Kiev… (which organize the Tech Camp Conferences)... misuse their diplomatic mission?"
      -- Let him speak --
      Carry On...
      UN Resolution, of 21 December 1965, regulates the inadmissibility of interference in the internal affairs of a state, to protect its independence and its sovereignty. In accordance with paragraphs one, two, and five. I ask you to consider this, as an official beseech... to pursue an investigation of this case...
      Thank You...
      I mean, honestly, could It be any more obvious? It really must take the most backward thinking people who could ever see any of this as anything other than 100% the USA's fault!
      If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, eventually the people will come to believe it ~ Joseph Goebbels, 1941. You only need to say it once to an American, as long as it was the American government saying it, they'd all believe it.
      Explain this, please? Anyone?

  • @ronaldmarcks1842
    @ronaldmarcks1842 Před měsícem +12

    He is so bright, so honourable: a global treasure.

  • @craigshagin5506
    @craigshagin5506 Před měsícem +60

    I agree with General Hodges.

  • @christiaancoetzee2964
    @christiaancoetzee2964 Před měsícem +4

    Very sensible man. Always value his views.

  • @michaelkimber6203
    @michaelkimber6203 Před měsícem +12

    Ben Hodges ALWAYS tells it like it is 👍. Thank you TVP for this. Viva the allies. Slava Ukraini 💪🇺🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🇺🇲

  • @johncampbell1243
    @johncampbell1243 Před měsícem +37

    Ben Hodges has a clear vision of the active players in Eastern Europe and how to defend Freedom and democracy. Thanks for bringing this terrific interview.

  • @RobertOlofsson73
    @RobertOlofsson73 Před měsícem +8

    Extremly good! The words of Ben Hodges should be valued of every nation and person who put democracy and freedom first. I've been a bit skeptical about TVP. but now I'm a member.

  • @RAZR53-4
    @RAZR53-4 Před měsícem +7

    Love this guy!!!!!

  • @jannwernecke7563
    @jannwernecke7563 Před měsícem +6

    Keep talking Ben! With you I feel I have a friend that understands the truth!
    You counter all the rediculous misinformation

  • @user-le1fg5xb1p
    @user-le1fg5xb1p Před měsícem +191

    General Hodges for American President.

    • @imaginemetoo
      @imaginemetoo Před měsícem +14

      Absolutely 💯🇺🇲✌🏻🇬🇧

    • @Daniel-vw7mw
      @Daniel-vw7mw Před měsícem +6

      Orc lover channels prefer Ritter or col McGregor!

    • @todd1770
      @todd1770 Před měsícem

      🤡

    • @WorldCitizen0000
      @WorldCitizen0000 Před měsícem

      For which party?! As far as I know he used to be a Repugnant party member but has left because of tRump. I doubt Democrats would want him.

    • @kurtwinslow2670
      @kurtwinslow2670 Před měsícem +2

      As much as I like him concerning foreign policy. Foreign policy is just one aspect of a president's responsibility. I'd have to hear his thoughts on multiple other issues first. That said anyone would be better than our current president. Who's obviously struggling with cognitive decline.

  • @user-zb4ze6fn5x
    @user-zb4ze6fn5x Před měsícem +27

    Well said general

  • @lenwalker7393
    @lenwalker7393 Před měsícem +40

    Always great information and opinions articulately delivered by Ben Hodges. 🇨🇦

  • @imaginemetoo
    @imaginemetoo Před měsícem +136

    Thank you General Ben Hodges 🇺🇲✌🏻
    Honourable man ✌🏻
    Keep supporting Ukraine
    🔱🇺🇦
    Keep Defending Democracy ✌🏻
    Keep Defending Truth , Honour and Integrity ✌🏻
    HEROYAM SLAVA 🔱🇺🇦✌🏻

    • @imaginemetoo
      @imaginemetoo Před měsícem +19

      General Ben Hodges is a man of Honour and Integrity ✌🏻🇬🇧

    • @Lamarck922
      @Lamarck922 Před měsícem

      @@imaginemetoo he's a man of honor and integrity sure. He doesn't know his butt from a hole in the ground but he's got lots of integrity. We have no chance to affect anything that's going on in Ukraine. None whatsoever we're a nation of cis males with a $35 trillion debt, a complete degenerate fool for president and a failing economy. We're not gonna do anything. Nothing at all except for cut and run like we always do. And then we have a completely destroyed Ukraine with a lost generation of people more than 1 million children with no father. NATO completely destroyed Ukraine it's 100% their fault.

    • @peetky8645
      @peetky8645 Před měsícem +1

      Ben is happy with the open southern border in the USA. also- ukraine will retake crimea by the summer of 2023

    • @cosmosengineers8531
      @cosmosengineers8531 Před měsícem

      The most authoritarian country in the world is USA and European knows very well that.

    • @ubermind-tim
      @ubermind-tim Před měsícem

      Ukraine is not a democracy but a fascist dictatorship. Zalinski canceled any future elections. As well he is canceled free speech in Ukraine. There is no free speech in Ukraine.
      Zelenski was installed by the CIA in 2014 due to a corrupt election.

  • @ros8737
    @ros8737 Před měsícem +137

    Posture is important and Ben Hodges points out that it is political decisions but I’m afraid politicians are more concerned about keeping their office. Maybe we need a retired general to do politics, I’d trust Ben Hodges with any office.

    • @MichaelPerrotti-bo8bp
      @MichaelPerrotti-bo8bp Před měsícem +18

      Agreed

    • @peetky8645
      @peetky8645 Před měsícem

      Hodges is a globalist tool. He chooses to live in germany rather than america..........speaks volumes on his loyalty

    • @josephking6515
      @josephking6515 Před měsícem

      You mean ones like the disgraced general Flynn who appeared to be a -Soviet- ruzzian collaberator/spy? Nah, people who make political decisions need to be *fairly elected* politicians who may also be retired military. By _fairly elected_ I mean someone not given massive air time from a media empire controlled by a single old white person who happens to be a billionaire.

    • @NomoSapienss
      @NomoSapienss Před měsícem +11

      Well said

    • @carolwilliams8511
      @carolwilliams8511 Před měsícem +5

      Totally!

  • @guy4698
    @guy4698 Před měsícem +5

    right on point

  • @StupidityInEssence
    @StupidityInEssence Před měsícem +49

    Ben is spot on 👍

  • @Tigerfan50
    @Tigerfan50 Před měsícem +23

    Wish you were on the Joint Chiefs.

  • @jeremygreenwood1021
    @jeremygreenwood1021 Před měsícem +51

    Salutations to Poland, sorry I ever doubted you.

  • @celticman1909
    @celticman1909 Před měsícem +20

    If dangerous electronic jamming is originating from Kaliningrad and interfereing with Civil aviation then, the UN should take action against it. Let the chips fall where they may.

    • @alienbotfarm187
      @alienbotfarm187 Před měsícem

      how about the UN stop the slaughter going on in Gaza!!!

  • @michaeltichonuk2176
    @michaeltichonuk2176 Před měsícem +56

    General Hodges has been consistently accurate in how we, west, need to be confronting ruzzian aggression.

    • @user-yt7gd4hh5r
      @user-yt7gd4hh5r Před měsícem +1

      Russian Agression? 😂😂 ,Western Agression AND propaganda

    • @TheMightyBeer
      @TheMightyBeer Před měsícem +2

      agree waiting for you to be first on the frontlines

    • @markbryant4641
      @markbryant4641 Před měsícem

      I don't get it, Michael. I've watched Hodges since the invasion.
      I already knew who he was.
      For someone who spent so long in Europe in the position he held he has an absurdly inaccurate understanding of Russia, Putin, Russian military strategy, Russia's MIC capabilities, Russian military morale, Russias economy... and so on and so on.
      It's staggering!! Is he lying to shape perception and opinion?
      Or is he really this ignorant?

    • @the_g371
      @the_g371 Před měsícem

      @@markbryant4641 The answer to your question is very simple - your position is absurdly inaccurate. All his points are spot on.

    • @markbryant4641
      @markbryant4641 Před měsícem

      @@the_g371. No they're not! He's parroted every single Ukraine-is-going-to-win narrative since day one.
      If he was correct the war would have ended in the first year.
      Russia would be completely exhausted of artillery rounds, tanks, aircraft, missiles & rockets...
      And Russia would be a low morale 100% conscript army.
      Ukraine would have control of Crimea.
      Ukraine would have won their counter offensive.
      And he has never, not one time spoken correctly about Russian military strategies and techniques.
      And if he was correct Russia's economy would have absolutely collapsed by now.
      He also has a koo-koo theory that destroying the bridge will lead to a strategic defeat of Russia.

  • @ponwajeechrans7372
    @ponwajeechrans7372 Před měsícem +22

    Freedom is so precious also fragile, sometimes take Freedom for granted it cause problems. We must protect our freedom and not take it for granted. For all of us and around the world 🌎 ♥️

    • @alienbotfarm187
      @alienbotfarm187 Před měsícem

      the usa gov makes laws that effect our freedoms. maybe keep them accountable and not let them lie all the time.. stop electing old lunatics into office...

  • @tombouie
    @tombouie Před měsícem +6

    Nice to see yous folks back on-air

  • @kenbrownfield6584
    @kenbrownfield6584 Před měsícem +5

    Thanks Ben !

  • @victoriagonzalez5774
    @victoriagonzalez5774 Před měsícem +4

    Give this man a round of applause!!!
    He's completely right in everything he says.
    USA/Europe/NATO needs to get their heads out of the sand and stop worrying about Russia and start pushing back and showing strength.

  • @bc-guy852
    @bc-guy852 Před měsícem +32

    You were fortunate to get a guest as qualified and as respected as (ret) General Ben Hodges. Thank you General.
    Your initial questions were almost insulting; (did you really expect HIM to answer those questions)?
    *You need moderators to tend to the comments - a lot of trolls here diluting your message.

    • @dirkhouben9960
      @dirkhouben9960 Před měsícem

      Wow, the Truth Police is demanded!
      Free speech or any other opinion as "the message" has to be tended to. Is this the free democatic world your god Hodges was talking about? Pathetic.

    • @carolwilliams8511
      @carolwilliams8511 Před měsícem +1

      Agree 😊

    • @nikolajelovac1648
      @nikolajelovac1648 Před měsícem

      ahahahaha

    • @fuzexi
      @fuzexi Před měsícem +1

      He could barely read “Medvedev” and Ben Hodges looked slightly amused too. He then had the grace to give a good answer, and treat the presenter more seriously than the presenter himself treats his own job.

    • @bc-guy852
      @bc-guy852 Před měsícem +1

      @@fuzexi Well said.

  • @randr302
    @randr302 Před měsícem +29

    Beloved General Ben Hodges, a true leader and heart of a lion warrior.

  • @Topaz2022
    @Topaz2022 Před měsícem +42

    Yes, one should always be on guard when dealing with narcissists!

    • @benbo7042
      @benbo7042 Před měsícem

      The narcissists and murderers are found in the WEST. IRAQ, SYRIA, LYBIA, AFGHANISTAN, ETC. A POT calling the KETTLE black.

    • @greggcarrier5831
      @greggcarrier5831 Před měsícem

      To many politicians are narcissists , having dealt with real narcissists , they talk great and nice and act good but they have no feelings or care for others . You will never see this for they live like some actor in a movie . The rule the actor plays is not who the actor is . As for the narc. their wife , husband normally finds out after a year or so . Never seen such evil .

    • @anacasco7765
      @anacasco7765 Před měsícem +1

      We have to be "on guard" ONLY UNTIL WE UNDERSTAND WHO/WHAT THEY ARE!!
      NOT A SECOND after that...

    • @badmonkey2222
      @badmonkey2222 Před měsícem

      ​@@anacasco7765anybody with any sense of history or even the most miniscule education knows exactly what the Russians are.

    • @Vsaggo
      @Vsaggo Před měsícem +1

      Have you ever met Putin? Aer you a trained psychologist? Some people believe anything they are told. Good little sheep.

  • @johnjones1088
    @johnjones1088 Před měsícem +5

    Clear concise no bull👍

  • @ArsenicShooter
    @ArsenicShooter Před měsícem +34

    The 🇺🇸 have to protect the democracy as it is the foundation of it! If they don’t, nobody else will have the power to do it. He’s the best ❤

    • @bavros1998
      @bavros1998 Před měsícem +2

      Since your understanding of democracy means to create wars just keep it on your continent and let the rest of the world live in peace.

  • @michaelblosser2455
    @michaelblosser2455 Před měsícem +8

    We've GOT to get him in some kind of position where his experience can be utilized in some sort of advisory role or even recruited to serve in NATO or the US or something!!! His opinion is too valuable to be limited to CZcams videos. Anyone agree???

  • @suldiaz8099
    @suldiaz8099 Před měsícem +13

    Even general Eisenhower became president, and from what iread hewas a very effective president

  • @opencurtin
    @opencurtin Před měsícem +23

    He must be totally exasperated by the wests decision makers .

  • @jasoncarpenter1974
    @jasoncarpenter1974 Před měsícem +21

    Ben Hodges for prez!! I'm sure he's too smart for that lol

  • @nickloveridge3667
    @nickloveridge3667 Před měsícem +7

    Agreed...Hodges for president

  • @barracuda7018
    @barracuda7018 Před měsícem +15

    Russians, like the Soviets before always exaggerated their capabilities and capacities by 10 times.. 😂😂😂...

    • @GertKlimanschewski
      @GertKlimanschewski Před měsícem

      Unfortunately PUTLER is much more worse than a SOVIET LEADER EVER WAS.... THEY WERE WORSE BUT THEY WERE HUMANS AND IT WAS EVERY TIME POSSIBLE TO TALK WITH THIS GUYS..... PUTLER IS EVIL AND ONLY EVIL

  • @crimeajewel
    @crimeajewel Před měsícem +16

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 ❤❤❤❤

  • @jannwernecke7563
    @jannwernecke7563 Před měsícem +4

    Ben, please talk and explain all these thoughts with our government and military. They need to understand strength

  • @camrenwick
    @camrenwick Před měsícem +74

    Ben Hodges for president of the USA

  • @andreglockner7026
    @andreglockner7026 Před měsícem +1

    Mr. Hodges deserves my utmost respect.

  • @jimscam9783
    @jimscam9783 Před měsícem

    Great report. Thanks & welcome back. Missed you all!

  • @olasylvia1
    @olasylvia1 Před měsícem +6

    Why is it that the retired military leaders are so clear and correct , but the acting military seems so weak and slow , losing so many chances to beat putin by now? Ukrainian soldiers kept saying since 2022- give us the weapons we need and we'll finish this war by the summer. If gen. Hodges ran the show , this war would have ended long ago.

  • @ZoomZoomMX3
    @ZoomZoomMX3 Před měsícem +110

    Pootin has crushed his countries future

    • @monaliza3334
      @monaliza3334 Před měsícem +9

      😂😂😂...

    • @thebookdetective8745
      @thebookdetective8745 Před měsícem +9

      True.

    • @valbobocea3
      @valbobocea3 Před měsícem

      Very true, he's taking Russia back full circle to the same place when Putin arrived in Power

    • @michaelagbayani4961
      @michaelagbayani4961 Před měsícem +11

      Not putin biden and nato putin is just defending its mother land.

    • @invictawarrior
      @invictawarrior Před měsícem +17

      @@michaelagbayani4961 How long have you been a Russian bot?

  • @randybegon3191
    @randybegon3191 Před měsícem +1

    his calm logic never fails

  • @johntucker5994
    @johntucker5994 Před měsícem +2

    I wish General Hodges could have a sit down with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and talk some sense into him.

  • @andyhurrell
    @andyhurrell Před měsícem +49

    Compare Ben Hodges to Donald Trump, and then say who you prefer . . .

    • @jamesreid8638
      @jamesreid8638 Před měsícem +13

      One is a distinguished hero, who has given unselfishly of his best years in the service of our country; whilst the other is a cowardly traitor, who has never served anyone else's interests outside of his own and Putin's. The contrast could not be more stark or more clear.
      I respect General Hodges, and i trust his integrity.

    • @Nicholas-db5sl
      @Nicholas-db5sl Před měsícem +12

      Trump and Ben Hodges should not appear in the same sentence. In fact, Trump should appear in Prison and not in the Public Domain or thoughts.

    • @dragani2330
      @dragani2330 Před měsícem +4

      Compare Biden and Trump and then say, who you prefer . . . Greetings to Afghanistan, Ukraine, Israel, US southern border. Would you like 4 more years of this?

    • @andyhurrell
      @andyhurrell Před měsícem +7

      @@dragani2330 I don't know what you're trying to say, or what your question is asking, but what I would like is for the Russians to immediately go home and respect Ukraine's borders, as they agreed to do in 1991 and again in 1994.

    • @dreb222
      @dreb222 Před měsícem +4

      Two things, one: way to let everyone know you’ve been programmed and let a man regardless of who he is live rent free in your head and drive your emotions, and two:…You can’t compare these men. Not because Trump is a traitor, because he’s not, nor has he been convicted of anything remotely close to what the media says. Not because Trump is oh so wonderful, because he’s also not. But because these men are different in so many ways, in terms of credentials, professional tenure, individual characteristics, and because Trump isn’t a former General, and Hodges isn’t a former president running for president. Just so you know, whether you like Donald Trump or not, has nothing to do with his presidential term being absolutely prosperous in terms of policy and economy, and when you use rhetorical spewage buzzwords from the talking heads, you really look like an idiot.

  • @dougkratz5269
    @dougkratz5269 Před měsícem +3

    Saw B-Hodge, immediately clicked.

  • @NathanDean79
    @NathanDean79 Před měsícem +2

    You are god damned right it is the Russians who should be afraid of us! The US has 187 F-23 Raptors, over 600 F-35’s, 20 B2 stealth bombers, 40 B1 lancer supersonic bombers, and a fuck load of B-52’s. Plus we also have around 25-30 F-117 stealth Fighters that are technically retired but kept in such a state that they could be pressed back into service in a very short time. And we will soon start taking delivery of B-21 Raider stealth bombers. How many stealth aircraft does Russia have?

  • @charlesanderson1327
    @charlesanderson1327 Před měsícem +1

    Yes Gen. Ben Hodges for President!

  • @robertbruce7686
    @robertbruce7686 Před měsícem +10

    Well said. We in the West have always been involved in repulsing the Russian/ Chinese cultural incursions.

  • @gabbybean5438
    @gabbybean5438 Před měsícem +25

    I'm so sick of all this tip towing, that is what's wrong with the world as it stands now. If we just said enough or it's your ass, everybody would stop immediately, nobody can even stand a chance against the United States military, not even for a single day. If we go off at full force you lose plain and simple. They would act right real quick.

    • @alienbotfarm187
      @alienbotfarm187 Před měsícem +4

      so what happened in afghanistan? 20 years there and 5 trillion dollars, and the taliban are in charge. we also left military equipment for the taliban also... that sound like military dominance??

    • @frankcrozier2592
      @frankcrozier2592 Před měsícem +1

      Take your medication

    • @Kai-bj5ol
      @Kai-bj5ol Před měsícem

      @@alienbotfarm187does it mean, russian soldiers act like underground terrorists and hide between civilians? You´ve got a overdose of your own propaganda.

  • @berndhofmann752
    @berndhofmann752 Před měsícem +2

    Gen. Hodges meets the point!
    We should not ask ourselves, "what happens, when we do ...this or that"
    We should do, what we think is right!!!!

  • @jameswilson1363
    @jameswilson1363 Před měsícem +2

    It`s very refreshing to see the General again.

  • @rodturner6759
    @rodturner6759 Před měsícem +20

    I do not live in fear, I am not a Republican...

  • @alexanderthegreat5519
    @alexanderthegreat5519 Před měsícem +3

    The reason GIVEN by the Polish Military was that the military was afraid of the damage the parts of the missile shot down would pose to civilians in the area.

  • @domn8t0r
    @domn8t0r Před měsícem +1

    General Hodges was a great guest!

  • @primalamusica3
    @primalamusica3 Před měsícem +2

    Always great to listen to Ben Hodges! Thank you! The voice of wisdom. he could be a great American President.

  • @timmommens901
    @timmommens901 Před měsícem +37

    🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✌✌🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @tarsitano66
    @tarsitano66 Před měsícem +12

    🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦👊🏻👍🏻

  • @matthewpollard5689
    @matthewpollard5689 Před měsícem +1

    Yes talk to us like we are adults 👌👌👌well said Ben 🙏🙏🙏

  • @BurntheKremlin966
    @BurntheKremlin966 Před měsícem +2

    Very well said!

  • @user-gj1np8zd5t
    @user-gj1np8zd5t Před měsícem +3

    There are only two people that I am aware of that have a clue about Russian activities motivation strategy and capabilities.
    One is General Hodges. The other is an Australian named Perun.

  • @vacantspace333
    @vacantspace333 Před měsícem +4

    2:54 - Thought I'd never live to see the day when western man FINALLY figures it out 😒

  • @GordLamb
    @GordLamb Před měsícem +1

    In a media landscape dominated by propaganda, ignorance and forced naieveté, General Hodges is a calming actor, reminding us that there are still people grounded in reality. His language is so precise and accurate. We ignore him at our peril.

  • @LMB237
    @LMB237 Před měsícem

    Benn thank God you are on our side … keep up awakening our politicians. God bless and keep you safe and sound!

  • @user-yb6eo1xp2f
    @user-yb6eo1xp2f Před měsícem +9

    Ben for president

  • @angrydad1907
    @angrydad1907 Před měsícem +3

    Ben Hodges : March 14 2022, “A former top US military commander has said Russian forces are about ten days away from running out of resources, including fuel and ammunition. “

    • @alexdubrovski8889
      @alexdubrovski8889 Před měsícem +1

      i don't see a problem and you shouldn't either, unless u lost or purposefully distorting the picture. do u think that was said about entire russia as a country OR regards to its military operation on that moment?
      in that particular context that was very true and that exactly what happened. for few month Russia was low on everything. because they overstretched themselves and didn't not pull back on time.. THAT fact made ukraine able to beat russia back to current borders whereas Russia had much more territory taken in first 2 months.
      then Russia formed new front line and started frantically accumulate new supplies

    • @angrydad1907
      @angrydad1907 Před měsícem

      @@alexdubrovski8889 Defend Hodges all you want, he’s been clueless since this began. He’s also the one that said the Challenger would run over Russian defence lines and now he says it not the right tank for Ukraine. He gets it wrong time after time. If it makes you feel good keep listening to this clown.

  • @nancystl1896
    @nancystl1896 Před měsícem +1

    Love Hodges straight talk! Keep at it,please!

  • @franciscoharrison6192
    @franciscoharrison6192 Před měsícem +1

    At least someone that see the realiza. Thank you.

  • @puppyrescuer1405
    @puppyrescuer1405 Před měsícem +3

    Great guest. General Hodges is one of the absolute best guests to have on TVP. 💙💛💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @johnnylind973
    @johnnylind973 Před měsícem +16

    Words wont hurt Russia , and as long as everybody just talk . Russia wont be afraid of the west , some action following all these talks might put a scare in Russia . But until then , naaa nothing to fear .

    • @samuelarthur9247
      @samuelarthur9247 Před měsícem +6

      Scare Russia???? How is that possible? 😂😂😂

    • @michaelmadsen3696
      @michaelmadsen3696 Před měsícem

      S​@@samuelarthur9247silly you. I feel sorry for you. 😢

    • @samuelarthur9247
      @samuelarthur9247 Před měsícem

      @@michaelmadsen3696 you don't have to feel sorry for me, just demonstrate to me how you can scare Russia and convince me that it will work, it's simple.
      If the West/NATO has something to scare Russia I bet they would have done it long ago. They are all just talk, no action.
      You are also keypad gangster, hiding behind your fon and insulting strangers who ask legitimate questions. Sad

  • @mchozen2958
    @mchozen2958 Před měsícem +1

    I agree with the comments below, strongly suggesting Ben Hodges for president. He would facilitate a better relationship with our (currently) whacky neighbours😉
    Thank you for this interview
    -from Ukrainian diaspora in Canada.

  • @fendermon
    @fendermon Před měsícem

    Terrific content, thank you.

  • @waderow1
    @waderow1 Před měsícem +3

    Holy. This is a clown show these people talking.

  • @rburnett6266
    @rburnett6266 Před měsícem +12

    As NATO starts to assemble a 250,000 army...Russia will withdraw...

    • @frankdipadua7116
      @frankdipadua7116 Před měsícem

      RU army is 1million strong. NATO is playing war. RU is winning war

    • @kumarapatch1234
      @kumarapatch1234 Před měsícem

      Fuck nato

    • @AKRLUC2012
      @AKRLUC2012 Před měsícem

      BLIND LEADING THE BLIND, not seeing what is in front of you, is not good.

    • @rburnett6266
      @rburnett6266 Před měsícem

      @@AKRLUC2012 Oooh, you are correct....They are massing 360,000 troops...I forgot about the new Ukrainian trained troops that will now join them...
      Don't worry, the troops have eyeglasses ...and lots of bullets...

  • @johnkerr7286
    @johnkerr7286 Před 29 dny

    Gen. Ben Hodges - the best.

  • @Neobert5240
    @Neobert5240 Před měsícem +2

    Ben Hodges is a great leader and 💯 correct,,,I am sure his intelligence is underestimated by current leadership in USA 🇺🇸

  • @SL-sd3sg
    @SL-sd3sg Před měsícem +7

    It’s clear putin won’t tackle NATO countries.

  • @featme7931
    @featme7931 Před měsícem +4

    chat bots suck.

  • @gagibakija4825
    @gagibakija4825 Před měsícem +1

    It's amazing how much these people are projecting their own doings!

  • @mattboland5221
    @mattboland5221 Před měsícem

    Thank you General for your clear & consise framing of events facing our western allies in dealing with this Russian agression threatening democracy .

  • @selbalamir
    @selbalamir Před měsícem +3

    Bullies only respect power and force

  • @peterjaniceforan3080
    @peterjaniceforan3080 Před měsícem +5

    🇺🇸🇺🇦🫡

  • @coconutswirlgirl
    @coconutswirlgirl Před měsícem +1

    Yes, what he said. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💛💙✨🌻 The world must take action, this is ridiculous, atrocious things are happening.

  • @petermelville5524
    @petermelville5524 Před měsícem +1

    Having Caravaggio and Vermeer books on his self, L-G Hodges is representing unsurpassed virtuosity in the arts. So interesting that those painters are foreground. Caravaggio had a life of extreme politics and law that would spark the most provocative narratives. Slava Ukraini