Episode 229 Who in Iran, if anyone, is the Trump administration talking to?

Summary:President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday evening but provided no new answers as to how the U.S. will exit the Iran War. Trump claims most objectives have been met, but facts on the ground seem to indicate Iran is holding all the cards.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!Read the complete transcript of Trump’s address to the nationIran foreign minister on Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threat: No oil or gas being pumped ‘back then’The emperor is defeated in PersiaFree Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:Three days into his second extension of the 48-hour deadline set on March 21 for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, the strait is still closed, Trump continues to claim he is close to a deal, but Iran says U.S. proposals received through intermediaries are ‘unrealistic.’ There appears to be only one way out of this conflict, and the empire won’t like it.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!Trump claims “new regime” in Iran is more reasonableTrump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals 'unrealistic'The emperor is defeated in PersiaFree Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:The Trump administration maintains it is having “talks” with Iran aimed at reaching an agreement to end hostilities. Iran continues to publicly deny any talks are occurring. Tom discusses three possibilities for what is really going on behind the scenes in the Trump administration as yet another Trump-issued deadline approaches.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!Live updates: Iran rejects Trump plan to end war and issues its own demands, state TV reportsThe emperor is defeated in PersiaEpisode 228 Iran Calls Trump’s Bluff; The Donald Responds with AnotherFree Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:On Saturday, President Trump gave Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. military would destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure, beginning with the largest site first. Iran responded that if so attacked they would destroy the energy infrastructure and vital desalinization plants of the GCC. Monday came and Trump backed off, saying there had been productive talks with Iran. He issued a new five-day timeframe. Iran denied the talks occurred and raised him: they’re not interested in talking anymore. So, the clock ticks on another Trump ultimatum.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!The emperor is defeated in PersiaWhy the Trump experiment was a failure in shrinking government or ending 'forever wars'War and socialismFree Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:Evidence continues to mount that the Trump administration launched the Iran War with no plan to deal with the consequences countless experts predicted if Iran were attacked. Apparently unable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unilaterally, Trump now claims its closure is really Europe’s and Asia’s problem because the U.S. doesn’t import much oil that travels through the strait. His argument is dumb, dishonest, or both.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!'Not our war': U.S. allies balk at Trump's Strait of Hormuz demandsWhy the Trump experiment was a failure in shrinking government or ending 'forever wars'The FDA is a Corporate Protection Scheme and MAHA is Making It WorseFree Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:Trump certainly isn’t the first politician who campaigned hard on an issue and then did precisely the opposite once in office. It’s so regular an occurrence that people construct elaborate theories for why politicians and other government officials do the things they do. Tom suggests looking at all political issues through the prism created by Franz Oppenheimer’s classic book, The State, Its History and Development Viewed Sociologically.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!The State, Its History and Development Viewed SociologicallyFree Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:The Trump administration has maintained the U.S. military has been wildly successful in the opening days of the Iran War. It claims to have destroyed 80%-90% of Iran’s missile capabilities and is close to victory. The war’s critics paint precisely the opposite picture. They claim U.S. bases in the region have been largely destroyed or rendered inoperable and the U.S. is close to running out of defensive missiles. Which story is true? Both? Netiher? Tom tries to sort it out.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!Screwed! (Judge Andrew Napolitano interviews John Mearscheimer)White House aware of Gulf countries' concern about missile interceptor shortageIs the Iran war ending soon? What Trump has saidIranian foreign minister says negotiations with U.S. may be off the tableFree Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:President Trump has attacked Iran without a declaration of war by Congress or even a congressional authorization to use military force. Like its predecessors, the Trump administration justifies its actions with bogus claims about the declaration of war power, executive war powers, and the mythical “separate and coequal” branches of government created by the U.S. Constitution. Tom debunks all of the above using primary source material.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!James Madison’s Notes on the Constitutional Convention (August 17, 1787)50 U.S. Code § 1541 - Purpose and policy (War Powers Resolution)Federalist No. 48Free Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:After another military buildup on Iran’s doorstep, the Trump administration suddenly changed the terms of the negotiation to an offer Iran could not accept. It then launched an air attack coordinated with Israel on Iran that the administration says could last weeks, although the objectives seem very open ended. And despite hoorahs all around from members of the administration and its supporters, Iran is refusing to go quietly into that good night. Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins Tom to discuss.Guest Bio: Colonel Macgregor is widely known inside the U.S., Europe, Israel, Russia, China and Korea for both his leadership in the Battle of 73 Easting, the U.S. Army’s largest tank battle since World War II, and for his groundbreaking books on military transformation: Breaking the Phalanx and Transformation under Fire. He holds an MA in comparative politics and a PhD in international relations from the University of Virginia and has taught at West Point In 2020, the President appointed Macgregor to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, a post he held until President Trump left office.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!Col. Macgregor’s websiteCol. Macgregor’s XCol. Macgregor’s You Tube ChannelFree Gifts from Tom:Download a free copy of Tom's e-book, It’s the Fed, Stupid, at itsthefedstupid.com.It’s also available in paperback here.It’s priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can.Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!

Summary:President Trump commenced a joint military action with Israel against Iran on Saturday, violating arguably the most important law ever passed by Congress, not to mention the Constitution itself. But as usual, nobody seems to care. And contrary to a popular misconception, the War Powers Resolutions does not allow the president to initiate military force without Congress for sixty days.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!Trump's attack on Iran violated the War Powers ResolutionWhat’s So Important About a Declaration of War?Trump announces "major combat operations" in Iran. Watch the full video and read his statement.Free Gifts from Tom:Get a free copy of It’s the Fed, Stupid at itsthefedstupid.com!Learn more about the philosophical differences between conservatives, liberals, and the founding fathers in this free excerpt of Tom’s 2015 book, Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From?Subscribe to Tom’s Substack here!Check out Tom’s new podcast, Tom Mullen Talks Movies!Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at tommullensings.com!