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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 12 MIN

Ukraine War: Why Both Sides Are Right (And What We Should Do)

from Common Sense for America · host Bruce Rutherford

Russia's economy is smaller than Texas. They've lost 1.2 million soldiers. They're advancing slower than World War I. So why does this war matter to America? I'm going to show you why the isolationists have legitimate concerns, why the interventionists have a point, and what Common Sense tells us to do. This isn't about picking sides in American politics — it's about defending American interests. KEY POINTS: Why Jefferson and Washington would understand this situation What Reagan's Afghanistan strategy teaches us (and the price we paid) The real numbers: Russian casualties, kill ratios, and economic comparisons What smart support looks like (no American troops in combat) The cost vs. the alternative Nuclear risk: Why Putin won't pull the trigger This is Common Sense for America — where we acknowledge legitimate concerns on both sides and find solutions grounded in constitutional principles and American interests. Subscribe for weekly episodes on the issues that matter. 💬 Tell me in the comments: Do you buy my argument, or are the isolationists right?

Russia's economy is smaller than Texas. They've lost 1.2 million soldiers. They're advancing slower than World War I. So why does this war matter to America?I'm going to show you why the isolationists have legitimate concerns, why the interventionists have a point, and what Common Sense tells us to do. This isn't about picking sides in American politics — it's about defending American interests.KEY POINTS:Why Jefferson and Washington would understand this situationWhat Reagan's Afghanistan strategy teaches us (and the price we paid)The real numbers: Russian casualties, kill ratios, and economic comparisonsWhat smart support looks like (no American troops in combat)The cost vs. the alternativeNuclear risk: Why Putin won't pull the triggerThis is Common Sense for America — where we acknowledge legitimate concerns on both sides and find solutions grounded in constitutional principles and American interests. Subscribe for weekly episodes on the issues that matter.💬 Tell me in the comments: Do you buy my argument, or are the isolationists right?

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