Peloni & David Fieldstone
Mark opens his Saturday Mar 21 show: with a summary of historical challenges raised against President Lincoln by the press and his political opposition, something which Mark notes has been forgotten due to Lincoln’s ultimate decisive victory in the American Civil war. Mark contends that as Lincoln has come to be counted among the great presidents of the US, that Trump will be similarly revered. This comparison of course would necessitate Trump achieving a decisive victory over Iran in a similar vein to Lincoln’s victory over the Confederacy.
His first guest on Saturday’s show was the well-known Ben Domenech, Opinion Editor at the Daily Wire, who raises the point that Carlson and his podcaster associates have lacked all consistency over the years, including on the issue of Iran. Mark and Domenech remark upon the contradiction in the argument being made by Carlson et all against forever wars as they are actively trying to prevent the US from ending the forever war between America and Iran. Going further they explain that the way to safegard the American homeland is by removing the nuclear threat from the terrorist regime in Iran.
His last guest on Saturday’s show was retired brilliant US Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Sauer. Sauer raised the point that an imminent threats emerges as soon as preparations begin, completely dismantling the arguments being made by Carlson et al to wait for this imminent threat to grow to a point of being realized. Sauer also related that negotiating any agreement with Iran’s rulers is impossible, as they have consistently resorted to deception and bad faith since coming to power, thus unraveling every agreement made with them to date. Furthermore, their ready practice of torture and murder, both within Iranian borders and beyond, – which includes atteempted plots against US figures such as President Trump – reflects a long-standing pattern which all by itself demonstrates the need for a significant response.
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Mark opened his Sunday Mar 22 show by reminding us that the Mullah leadership of Iran has long been complicit in acts of terrorism against the United States, including the attacks of September 11 – and other operations that resulted in American deaths, such as those in Lebanon. Any consequences imposed on Iran were minimal, largely due to weak responses from successive U.S. presidents. Also, earlier administrations failed to confront Iran effectively, and instead pursued policies that included financial concessions and diplomatic appeasement. This pattern continued until the presidency of Donald Trump, particularly during his second term. In contrast, he characterizes the policies of Barack Obama and Joe Biden as efforts to placate Iran, undermining both the United States and its longstanding ally, Israel – America’s most reliable partner in the Middle East.
The Iranian leadership: from the moment it came to power, prioritized the development of nuclear weapons capable of being deployed globally at a time of its choosing. This objective, he contends, was pursued immediately and without regard for costs, funded by revenues from oil, gas, and arms sales. By the present time, Iran is described as being on the verge of completing this capability, even publicly signaling confidence that no meaningful obstacles remain. This confidence is rooted in a historical expectation that U.S. leadership would once again fail to treat the threat with urgency, framing it as not-immediate -even notwithstanding its long-term implications.
Mark’s first guest, Mark Dubowitz: reinforces the central critique of prior U.S. administrations, arguing that their approaches were ineffective and contributed to the current situation. Dubowitz, known for his work on Iran sanctions and nuclear policy, emphasizes the urgency of addressing the issue decisively – and in a way that prevents its reemergence. He also underscores the strategic value of Israel as an ally, highlighting its technological capabilities, intelligence assets, and long-standing cooperation with the United States.
The second guest, Maria Bartiromo: shifts the discussion toward economic implications. She argues that energy prices in the United States are likely to decline rapidly, given the country’s position as a net exporter, and suggests that reduced regulation, and government intervention, would stimulate economic growth. Expanding the scope to global competition, she discusses China’s reliance on Iranian energy resources, estimating that a large majority of its oil and gas imports originate from Iran. [It is over 50%.] She proposes that the United States could reposition itself as an alternative supplier, contingent on changes in China’s behaviors—particularly regarding the export of illicit drugs and the broader impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. She notes that her views align with those of retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane (who is an in-house adviser to President Trump.)
Notably, China’s ongoing expansion of coal-powered energy infrastructure, reportedly building about 5 plants each week, in combination with its increasing demographic challenges relating to population decline – provide an important broader context for this discussion.
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