The Curious Fall of a Conservative Mic
For nearly two decades, Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo held court behind the mic, railing against progressive policies and carrying water for mainstream conservative causes. But as the political landscape shifted and the stakes rose, Pags took a strange turn—one that now raises serious questions about where his loyalties lie and why his once-syndicated voice has faded from the airwaves.
So what happened to Joe Pags?
In short: He became a stooge for Moscow’s narrative machine, regurgitating Kremlin-friendly talking points under the guise of patriotic dissent.
Repeating the Script
In a now-viral video clip from his YouTube show, Pags parroted a well-worn Russian propaganda line: that Ukraine is losing the war and that Russia is, quote, “winning easily” both militarily and economically. He even went so far as to describe Russia as thriving through trade with China, Serbia, and other Eastern powers, painting a picture not just divorced from reality—but one that closely mirrors the messages pumped out by Russian state media.
What he didn’t mention? That after Russia’s initial offensive, it captured around 22% of Ukrainian territory—a figure that has barely changed in over two years. Despite brutal fighting, neither side has secured decisive gains, and Moscow’s goals remain out of reach. The war is a grind, not a rout. But nuance doesn’t sell, and Pags has chosen spin over substance.
Map of Russian-Controlled Territory in Pink
Marth 29 2022 (After Initial Offensive)
July 12 2025
Manufacturing Consent for Tyranny
Let’s be clear: Criticizing U.S. foreign policy is not unpatriotic. Blind allegiance is un-American. But there’s a difference between skepticism and submission, between dissent and disinformation.
By minimizing Russia’s war crimes, whitewashing its imperial ambitions, and casting Ukraine as a pawn rather than a nation fighting for sovereignty, Joe Pags is doing Vladimir Putin’s dirty work. Whether intentional or just plain ignorant, the result is the same—misinforming Americans and undermining support for a free nation resisting conquest.
This isn’t independent thinking. It’s ideological Stockholm syndrome dressed in red, white, and blue.
The Real Cost of Echoing Enemies
Pags’ narrative doesn’t just insult the intelligence of his audience—it weakens the moral fabric of the conservative movement. Patriots should stand against authoritarianism, wherever it lurks. Instead, some so-called thought leaders are praising Putin’s “strength” while ignoring the torture chambers in occupied Ukraine.
It’s a betrayal of principle. And people are noticing.
The cancellation of Pags’ radio show by iHeartMedia may have involved business decisions, but it’s hard to ignore the timing. The market spoke—and it turned its back on apologism for tyranny.
Don’t Be Fooled by the Flag
Just because someone wraps themselves in the flag doesn’t mean they serve the Republic. In fact, one of the most dangerous threats to liberty is a voice that wears the uniform of patriotism but speaks the language of subjugation.
Joe Pags isn’t offering hard truths. He’s offering soft propaganda. And in this critical hour for Western values and free societies, parroting our enemies’ narratives is the last thing America needs.
Real Patriotism Requires a Spine
At Patriot Power Line, we believe in honest analysis, not hollow slogans. We believe in standing up to globalist overreach and to autocratic aggression. And we believe in calling out cowards who sell confusion as clarity.
So next time you hear someone say “Russia’s winning,” ask yourself: whose side are they really on?
It sure isn’t ours.
