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A BARELY HIDDEN TRUTH: AMERICA IS LEAVING – A NECESSARY RECKONING
Disentangling ourselves from suffocating alliances that have eroded our autonomy and freedom of action.
BY Tom Raquer
September 27, 2025
DEAR ESSENTIAL AMERICAN CITIZEN,
Let’s get straight to the point: President Trump’s declaration that Ukraine can win its war against Russia is not just a misguided belief; it is a deliberate deflection. The grim reality is that Ukraine was lost months ago, and Trump fully understands this. His narrative serves a singular purpose: to shift blame for this catastrophic military folly onto the globalists who are intent on establishing their brand of hegemony and their military arm, NATO.
By projecting a façade of potential Ukrainian victory, Trump places the spotlight directly on those responsible for this calamity, leaving them holding the bag when the inevitable end for Ukraine arrives. This strategic manoeuvre enables him to redirect public scrutiny toward NATO and the globalists, framing them as the true architects of this conflict while positioning himself as an advocate for American interests.
These globalist elites have led us to this disastrous situation—a war that should never have happened. In their blind pursuit of power, they miscalculated the repercussions of NATO’s expansion into Russia’s sphere. Their delusions transformed what could have been a manageable geopolitical issue into a catastrophic conflict that has devastated Ukraine.
Please make no mistake: NATO is no longer a defensive alliance of equals; it has devolved into an aggressive military tool wielded by globalist elites eager to impose their will on sovereign nations. By propagating this narrative of victory, Trump aims to absolve himself and his administration of accountability, all while exposing the hollow promises made by those who believed they could reshape the world order through military might.
This isn’t just about Ukraine; it’s about America’s sovereignty. It is time we reclaim our autonomy from suffocating alliances. Trump’s rhetoric, seemingly supportive of Ukraine, is a calculated gambit to confront the failures of globalist elites and pave the way for America to distance itself from NATO—an essential step toward restoring the American Constitutional Republic.
We must not be deceived. Trump’s narrative serves as a powerful tactic to hold the elite globalists and their military apparatus, NATO, accountable for this mess. As the grim reality of Ukraine’s situation becomes undeniable, those globalists will ultimately be left holding the bag when the fallout arrives.
This war should never have happened—a catastrophe that has not only obliterated Ukraine but also exposed NATO’s weaknesses as a failing arm for aspiring global hegemony. It’s astonishing that many still fail to recognise the cracks within NATO and the European Union’s declining role as genuine unifiers of Europe.
Trump makes it abundantly clear: European leaders are accountable for this war. He is preparing for America’s complete withdrawal from NATO. Any belief that he genuinely views Ukraine’s potential for victory is naive. Just look at the history since NATO’s expansion began—the warnings were there, pointing toward disastrous implications, especially for Russia.
What we are witnessing is the remaining embers of delusional elites who persist in their belief that they possess the right and ability to dictate global affairs. Their miscalculations have led us directly into the jaws of a geopolitical disaster. Cold, harsh nationalism is rising as a powerful counterforce to their misguided ambitions.
The time for polite discourse is over; we are entrenched in a political battlefield. Those who arrogantly assume that global governance is attainable that serve only their interests must confront an uncomfortable truth: their strategies have failed. The cost? A war that has cost countless lives, desta the region, and shaken the foundations of international alliances.
We must confront and hold accountable these so-called leaders who have shaped a landscape of conflict and division. As their grasp for hegemony crumbles, ordinary citizens must restore sanity and perspective in international relations, asserting our autonomy and freedom of action. The responsibility for our future lies not in the hands of forecasts and fantasies crafted by elites but in our collective hands as informed and engaged citizens.
TOM RAQUER — AUTHOR
Tom Raquer is a retired U.S. Southeast Asia Foreign Area Officer with decades of service in Southeast Asia, having lived and worked in Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Singapore, and Malaysia. Earlier in his career, he taught American government, managed local political campaigns, and served as a community development planner, designing citizen-participation programs to increase local ownership of development projects. His many travels deepened his appreciation for the political miracle of our constitutional republic and shaped his commitment to civic education and public service.
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