Coffee and a Mike Paul Craig Roberts #1483
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Oct 29, 2026 
Paul Craig Roberts, an economist, author, and former Reagan Treasury official, examines a pivotal Tehran meeting, Trump’s Iran policy, Israeli elections, and the forces shaping American politics. He discusses political machines, donor influence, bureaucratic resistance, CIA narratives, Ukraine’s deep strikes, and the erosion of institutional integrity and Western cohesion.
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Tehran Meeting Could Reshape Middle East Power
- Paul Craig Roberts interprets the Tehran meeting as a possible declaration of Muslim strategic independence from outside powers.
- He says cooperation among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran could challenge U.S. influence and Israel’s regional ambitions.
War Undermined Trump’s Antiwar Coalition
- Roberts argues Trump damaged his antiwar appeal by launching a conflict with Iran after promising to avoid new wars.
- He connects public frustration over war, inflation, and energy prices to what he sees as the collapse of Trump’s political support.
Lawfare Can Destroy Opponents Without Trial
- Roberts describes lawfare as a political weapon that can destroy opponents through subpoenas, media pressure, and forced settlements before trial.
- He cites Giuliani, Mike Lindell, Jenna Ellis, and Michael Flynn as examples of people he believes were politically ruined.