Tucker Carlson, the former star of Fox News, initiates a daring conversation in Episode 7 of his series “Tucker on Twitter,” by posing the question, “Why exactly are we at war with Russia?” As nuclear annihilation looms and the enormous toll in lives and money continues to rise, Carlson questions the underlying motive behind this conflict. Is it genuinely about democracy, as so many politicians claim, or could it be to repay the Biden family’s obligations to the oligarchs that financed their vacation home?
Carlson presents a compelling argument by pointing out the irony of the ‘war for democracy’ that is, in fact, bolstering dictatorship and tyranny. He observes, “The war against Putin and for Ukraine is in fact a war for democracy,” a phrase echoed by Nancy Pelosi and a chorus of other politicians across the spectrum. Yet, the irony is not lost on Carlson when he notes that this proclaimed war for democracy is in support of Ukrainian President Zelensky, who himself has suspended democracy in his own nation. “We are currently fighting a war for democracy on behalf of a leader who just casually announced he’s happy to end democracy and our democracy and supporting leaders have no problem with that,” he states.
Ep. 7 Irony Alert: the war for democracy enables dictatorship. pic.twitter.com/tk7aOZ4H6n
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) June 28, 2023
Noting the Biden administration’s persistent support for Ukraine despite Zelensky’s disregard for democratic principles, Carlson casts doubt on the motives behind their actions. He contends that during times of war, politicians can accrue power and justify nearly any measure—including the suppression of political opposition, potentially undermining the very democracy they claim to defend. According to Carlson, those within Washington, including Republicans, back Biden’s stance on Ukraine as a termination of the war could spell an end to their power.
The former Fox News star concludes his discussion with a speculative glance towards the future of President Joe Biden. Noting Biden’s advancing age and potential implications for the Democratic Party, Carlson suggests that Gavin Newsom may be a possible successor.
Carlson continues to deconstruct the war narrative, highlighting the paradox of the United States’ unswerving support for Zelensky, an autocrat who has announced his willingness to cancel upcoming elections. This unflagging support persists despite the fact that Zelensky’s statement undermines the entire rationale for backing his side in the war. Carlson laments, “So to recap we are currently fighting a war for democracy on behalf of a leader who just casually announced he’s happy to end democracy and our democracy and supporting leaders have no problem with that in fact they’re strongly for it.”
Historically, ‘wars for democracy’ have often led to the suspension of democracy, a fact that Carlson points out. He references leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, who, during times of war, took extreme measures such as suspending habeas corpus or imprisoning opposition parties. These acts show that in a war for democracy, almost anything can be justified.
Bringing attention to the case of American citizen Gonzalo Lira, who was imprisoned indefinitely in Ukraine for writing about the government in unfavorable ways, Carlson criticizes President Biden for not using his influence to secure Lira’s release. He suggests that this situation raises questions about the real motive behind the war. For ordinary people, war brings images of death and destruction, but for demagogues, war translates into power, especially for them.
Carlson also comments on recent revelations about Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings, brought to light by leaked WhatsApp messages. Despite the evidence suggesting Joe Biden’s awareness and potential involvement in these dealings, the majority of media outlets either ignored the information or tried to spin it into a narrative about a father’s love for his son.
In conclusion, Carlson muses about the potential future of the Democratic party, speculating on the possible successors to Joe Biden given his age and perceived mental decline.