OCOC110- No War with Iran - Our Country Our Choice

In this powerful message, Col. Douglas Macgregor reflects on the personal toll of war, recalling a fellow officer who took his own life after returning from Iraq. He calls out the false claims about weapons of mass destruction that led to the conflict and mourns the cost—nearly 4,500 American lives, $2 trillion spent, and the destruction and displacement of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians.


Macgregor emphasizes that war changes people in ways that aren't always visible. He warns that it strips away compassion, making brutality feel normal. With that in mind, he urges President Trump to honor his promise to end the cycle of endless wars—and specifically warns against escalating conflict with Iran.


He outlines the dangers of such a war, explaining that Iran is nothing like Iraq. It’s larger, better armed, geographically difficult, and allied with global powers like Russia and China. A conflict there could spiral into a nuclear confrontation, shut down the Strait of Hormuz, and devastate the U.S. economy through soaring gas prices.


Drawing on his own battlefield experience, Macgregor argues there’s no strategic benefit to sacrificing American lives in another overseas conflict. Instead, he says we should turn inward—focus on fixing what’s broken here at home: investing in hospitals, education, clean energy, and infrastructure like high-speed rail.


He ends with a call to action, encouraging Americans to pressure their elected officials to reject war and pursue diplomacy. Macgregor appeals to a higher vision: that this generation might be remembered as the one that chose peace over empire—and preserved the Republic for future generations.

Categories: Politics & Civics

Starring: Col Douglas Macgregor