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A recent clip circulating from Carl Higbie FRONTLINE has reignited a raw but necessary conversation about American power and deterrence, with Higbie arguing that the United States has the capability to neutralize hostile regimes rapidly if the president chooses decisive action. For patriotic Americans tired of watching tyrants bully their neighbors, the bluntness is refreshing: strength deters, weakness invites aggression. Carl Higbie runs a daily hour on Newsmax where unapologetically pro-American views are standard fare.
Make no mistake, this is not bloodthirsty bravado from people who don’t value life; it’s a recognition of reality. The American military exists to protect our people, our interests, and our allies, and sometimes the world must be reminded that our commitments are backed by capability. If President Trump or any commander-in-chief demonstrates the will to act decisively, adversaries will think twice before testing us, and that prevention of conflict is the true purpose of credible strength.
The predictable howl from the coastal elites and mainstream press already follows: outrage theater that pretends resolve is lawlessness. Networks that cheered weak-kneed diplomacy now feign alarm when a conservative says plainly what every serious strategist knows — that the tools of national defense are meant to be usable. News outlets that revel in manufactured scandal about conservative rhetoric also routinely celebrate force when it suits their narrative, revealing a partisan double standard the American people see through.
Democrats and their media allies love to moralize about “assassination” while they undermine our military through budget cuts, bad policy, and global retreat. The real moral failing is the abandonment of American leadership in the world, which leaves allies exposed and emboldens tyrants from Tehran to Pyongyang. Conservatives understand that restraint is virtue only when paired with readiness; empty words about diplomacy ring hollow without the muscle to back them up.
Let’s be clear about the legal and ethical framework here: any use of force must be considered, lawful, and aimed at protecting Americans and restoring stability, not at scoring political points. Patriotism means demanding elected leaders act within the Constitution while giving honest leaders the tools they need to keep us safe. We should argue for clear rules of engagement, strong congressional oversight where appropriate, and transparent objectives that serve national security.
To those who rush to call for hearings and denunciations: stop weaponizing outrage to kneecap America’s hand of deterrence. Our adversaries pay attention to our posture, and a confident president who stands with the military scares off conflict much more effectively than sermons from the left. Carl Higbie’s show is doing voters a service by forcing this debate into the open where real Americans — not the pundit class — can weigh the tradeoffs.
Conservative patriots should rally behind a policy of principled strength: back our troops, fund the readiness they deserve, and demand leadership that will not apologize for defending American interests. We owe it to the men and women in uniform to give them clear, lawful missions and the confidence that the country stands firmly behind them.
In the end, this is about respect — for our soldiers, for our sovereignty, and for the rule of law that preserves the peace. If the price of peace is the readiness to act decisively and within law, then so be it; let our adversaries know that America is back, that our resolve is real, and that we will defend liberty and our people without hesitation.
