larry johnson does his best to keep you aware of those who make our world more complicated and here's an example;

There is truth and there is opinion. Strongly held opinions can be completely devoid of facts. Such is the case with retired General Ben Hodges. He recently agreed to an interview with Danny Davis and his Deep Dive channel on YouTube. I am focusing on Hodges because his views are emblematic of most of the retired military pundits popping up to pontificate on various cable news channels. My comments about Hodges also apply to people like former CIA Director David Petraeus and retired General Jack Keane. There is a genuine disconnect with reality among former military leaders who, by virtue of their experience and education, should know better. I don’t think Hodges and the others are “lying.” I think they really believe what they are saying. The only problem, they are wrong. Profoundly so.

I am posting Danny’s full interview with Hodges at the end of this piece. Danny did a good job of trying to hold him to account, but did not try to eviscerate him. The interview starts off with Danny challenging Hodges on his predictions last year about the eventual success of the Ukrainian counter offensive.

Hodges: First I think we’re going to see an attack that will be very professional very effective and its purpose will be to, I believe ,uh isolate Crimea uh and set the conditions for the eventual liberation of Crimea.

Reporter: Okay later this year later this year um just quickly before we go I’d like to pick up on what you just said there General Hodges, because you have in general been very optimistic about Ukraine’s ability to repel the Russian invasion and even march on Crimea. Earlier, a couple of months ago, you said that you expected that to happen by summer. Do you stand by that..........more........