Alastair Crooke: An Irreversible Blow to Israel

Ron Paul· Soundbite0:04

Undeclared wars are commonplace. Tragically, our government engages in preemptive war, otherwise known as aggression, with no complaints from the American people. Sadly, we have become accustomed to living with the illegitimate use of force by government. To develop a truly free society, the issue of initiating force must be understood and rejected.

Andrew Napolitano0:28

What if sometimes to love your country, you had to alter or abolish the government? What if Jefferson was right? What if that government is best which governs least? What if it is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong? What if it is better to perish fighting for freedom than to live as a slave? What if freedom's greatest hour of danger is now?

Andrew Napolitano· Host0:53

Hi everyone, Judge Andrew Napolitano here for Judging Freedom. Today is Monday, June 22nd of 2026. Alastair Crook joins us now. Alastair, a pleasure my dear friend. Can we start with basics? Is the Strait of Hormuz open or is it closed?

Alastair Crooke· Guest1:21

[laughs] [laughs] You know I have to give you the same answer I so often give you. Well, both