N.Y. Times: U.S. Sanctions Turn Iran's Oil Industry Into Spy vs Spy. Most Americans have a Hollywood version of the espionage business. A high-tech game of cyber-espionage and secret well-planned operations but in reality it is an age old game using alcohol, sex,...
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Bolton’s Economic War on Venezuela
On FPF #385, I cover the US economic war against Venezuela. The US imposed sanctions on Venezuela under Obama. After John Bolton joined the Trump administration as National Security Adviser, the US ramped up the economic war against Venezuela by sanctioning the state...
The Syrian War Drags On
On FPF #374, I discuss the Syrian War. The war crawls on as regional and global powers via to assert their influence in Syria. I update the ongoing battles in Syria and the geopolitical conflicts prolonging the war. The UK recently seized an Iranian oil tanker and...
Ross Perot: Bush Told Saddam Go Ahead and Take the Northern Oil Fields
Via Ry Dawson, the closest we'll ever see to accountability for a Bush. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeaYMXvSOAA&feature=youtu.be
Elijah J. Magnier: Iran And Trump On The Edge Of Abyss
Elijah J. Magnier reports that the Iranians have sent Trump a clear message. The first message is that Iran is ready for an all-out war, no matter what the consequences. The second message is that Iran is aware that the US President has cornered himself; the...
Our Eternal Shame in Yemen
Two days after a drone attack on a Saudi oil pumping station the coalition carried out 11 attacks on the capital of Sanaa in all, out of a total of 19 across rebel-held territory on Thursday. The American people are as guilty of war crimes as the Saudis for aiding and...
Empire Failures guest Marko Marjanovic
Marko Marjanovic returns to FPF to talk about Venezuela and Syria. Kyle and Marko discuss how US regime change efforts in Venezuela have failed to topple Maduro. The US actions have hurt the Venezuelan people and increased Maduro's popularity. In Syria, Assad is...
Spy Budget, Oil Prices, & Yemen
On FPF #325, I cover several recent news stories. In 2020, the Trump Administration is seeking an $85 billion budget for intelligence agencies. US sanctions against Venezuela and Iran combined with OPEC oil production cuts could cause gas prices to rise. Secretary of...
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