Episode 234 We're already in the post-Iran War period

Summary:Two months to the day after the United States and Israel launched its war on Iran, it appears to be all over but the proverbial shouting. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and the Trump administration’s claims that its government is in disarray and its economy on the verge of collapse are sounding very reminiscent of the claims the Biden administration made about Russia early in the Ukraine War. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister was warmly greeted in Moscow by Putin himself and their meeting looked very much like a victory lap.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!What Would Truly Make America Great Again?The Great Iran Lie and the Persian Gulf CatastropheIran’s Araghchi Arrives in Russia to Meet Putin as US Talks StallFree 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.More great content at Tom’s Substack here.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 imposed a “blockade” of the Straight of Hormuz as his latest desperate attempt to find an exit ramp from the Iran War. But 90% of Iranian oil exports are to China and Chinese ships are sailing right through. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon have separately agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!Iran exposes the delusional empire and its mad kingChina calls U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ‘dangerous and irresponsible’Free 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.More great content at Tom’s Substack here.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 postponed his catastrophic attack on Iran’s energy and other civilian infrastructure at the zero hour, citing negotiations with Iran, including an Iranian 10-point plan Trump called ‘workable.’ But no one could possibly imagine the U.S. agreeing to Iran’s proposal and Trump appears to be merely buying time.Links:Watch the video version of this episode here!US 15-Point Plan to Resolve Iran ConflictIran’s 10-point peace plan in full – and whether Trump will actually accept itWhere will a U.S. defeat in Iran leave the world?Free 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 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!