Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler discuss Trump neutralizing Iran’s nuclear threat, the unpredictability of Trump’s foreign policy, MAGA’s support for the strike, Obama’s pathetic posturing, Gavin Newsom as a mediocre failure, and more.
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Stephen Earl Rowley
War Reparations ( Iran’s Suggestion with a twist) May 13 2026
Time to step the pressure on the Iran
The US Treasury Sets up a War Reparations fund
Get estimates of damages from Iranian attacks from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. UAE, and all other countries who have suffered damage
From the 6 Iranian oil tankers that are held by the US Navy, With Naval escort, Sell the oil on the open market. Proceeds go to the War Reparations fund.
Take the proceeds, distribute partial war reparations to all other countries who have suffered damage from Iranian attacks. (Iran gets nothing.)
After Iran’s missiles have been destroyed. Let Saudi Arabia use their military to take and occupy Kharg Island . They can keep it forever. After that, Iran will have to negotiate with Saudi Arabia for use of the Island. Saudi can charge a processing and storage fee. Pump the stored oil on Kharg Island onto tankers and sell the oil on the open market. Put the proceeds in the War Reparations fund and distribute to countries above
That will free up storage space for more Iranian oil. .Keep Iran guessing if the US will take that oil or allow Iran to keep it. All depends, if they keep their end of the DEAL
Before implementation of above and during negotiations , Let Iran run another 3 or 4 more tankers thur the Strait up to the final Blockade line, Confiscate those ships and include that oil proceeds in the War Reparations fund.
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·Increases pressure on the Iranian regime
·Iran
stephen
War Reparations ( Iran’s Suggestion with a twist) May 30 2026
Time to step the pressure on the Iranian leadership
The US Treasury Sets up a War Reparations fund
Get estimates of damages from Iranian attacks from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. UAE, damaged oil takers, US bases and all other countries who have suffered damage
From the 6 Iranian oil tankers that are held by the US Navy, With Naval escort, Sell the oil on the open market. Proceeds go to the War Reparations fund.
Take the proceeds, distribute partial war reparations to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. UAE, damaged oil takers, US bases and all other countries who have suffered damage from Iranian attacks. (Iran gets nothing.)
After Iran’s missiles have been destroyed. Let Saudi Arabia use their military to take and occupy Kharg Island . They can keep it forever. After that, Iran will have to negotiate with Saudi Arabia for use of the Island. Saudi can charge a processing and storage fee. 1 US $ for every barrel of oil would be appropriate.
Pump the stored oil on Kharg Island onto tankers and sell the oil on the open market. Put the proceeds in the War Reparations fund and distribute to countries above
That will free up storage space for more Iranian oil. .Keep Iran guessing if the US will take that oil or allow Iran to keep it. All depends, if they keep their end of the DEAL
As an added bonus, Before implementation of above and during negoiations , Let Iran run another 3 or 4 more tanker
Jack Fowler
Well, I don’t know what to say to you Jim Dick. Victor and I are friends of 20-plus years and when this podcast began at National Review he wanted me to be his Second Banana. I have to ask questions or raise the topics that V expounds on …. I have to make the intros, read the commercials, read the listener comments …. so yeah, a lot of my voice. Sorry to disappoint you. You are not alone, that’s for sure. BTW, the podcast is free so I am not sure who you are paying in order to listen. God be with you. Thanks for kind words Mr. Wallace.
Judith Pollack
NYC just elected a 33 year old Muslim false prophet. Please discuss the ramifications of this and what the future holds. I would like a comparison to the Fall of Rome. The Republican party apparently doesn’t think Mayor Adams can save the city? Please Please address these issues.
Looks like California is a mess. Seattle and Portland not good nor is Chicago and Detroit. Can you US survive all this chaos????
Charles Carroll
You questioned why Ilhan Omar is not grateful to the U.S. for providing her a safe home and career. It is a matter of power. She wants power. She sees the critical oppressed black woman role as the means to that power. It is that simple. Feelings do not enter into it.
Cindy Havens
Jack Fowler does a fine job. But all the nasal gross detail is TMI.
Robert Wallace
Jack Fowler is an articulate fellow, and I find some level of discourse preferable to a lecture, unless I’m hearing the lecture in person. I don’t think Fowler oversteps at all. They seem to be friends and friends should approach each other as equals. Fowler is less than deferential and I admire that. I’ve no interest whatever in antagonizing Jim Dick, whom I’m sure is a good man, since he subscribes as I do.
Jim Dick
Victor, I am truly dissatisfied with Jack Fowler sometimes behaving as if this is the Jack Fowler show…..
War Reparations ( Iran’s Suggestion with a twist) May 13 2026
Time to step the pressure on the Iran
The US Treasury Sets up a War Reparations fund
Get estimates of damages from Iranian attacks from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. UAE, and all other countries who have suffered damage
From the 6 Iranian oil tankers that are held by the US Navy, With Naval escort, Sell the oil on the open market. Proceeds go to the War Reparations fund.
Take the proceeds, distribute partial war reparations to all other countries who have suffered damage from Iranian attacks. (Iran gets nothing.)
After Iran’s missiles have been destroyed. Let Saudi Arabia use their military to take and occupy Kharg Island . They can keep it forever. After that, Iran will have to negotiate with Saudi Arabia for use of the Island. Saudi can charge a processing and storage fee. Pump the stored oil on Kharg Island onto tankers and sell the oil on the open market. Put the proceeds in the War Reparations fund and distribute to countries above
That will free up storage space for more Iranian oil. .Keep Iran guessing if the US will take that oil or allow Iran to keep it. All depends, if they keep their end of the DEAL
Before implementation of above and during negotiations , Let Iran run another 3 or 4 more tankers thur the Strait up to the final Blockade line, Confiscate those ships and include that oil proceeds in the War Reparations fund.
:
·Increases pressure on the Iranian regime
·Iran
War Reparations ( Iran’s Suggestion with a twist) May 30 2026
Time to step the pressure on the Iranian leadership
The US Treasury Sets up a War Reparations fund
Get estimates of damages from Iranian attacks from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. UAE, damaged oil takers, US bases and all other countries who have suffered damage
From the 6 Iranian oil tankers that are held by the US Navy, With Naval escort, Sell the oil on the open market. Proceeds go to the War Reparations fund.
Take the proceeds, distribute partial war reparations to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. UAE, damaged oil takers, US bases and all other countries who have suffered damage from Iranian attacks. (Iran gets nothing.)
After Iran’s missiles have been destroyed. Let Saudi Arabia use their military to take and occupy Kharg Island . They can keep it forever. After that, Iran will have to negotiate with Saudi Arabia for use of the Island. Saudi can charge a processing and storage fee. 1 US $ for every barrel of oil would be appropriate.
Pump the stored oil on Kharg Island onto tankers and sell the oil on the open market. Put the proceeds in the War Reparations fund and distribute to countries above
That will free up storage space for more Iranian oil. .Keep Iran guessing if the US will take that oil or allow Iran to keep it. All depends, if they keep their end of the DEAL
As an added bonus, Before implementation of above and during negoiations , Let Iran run another 3 or 4 more tanker
Well, I don’t know what to say to you Jim Dick. Victor and I are friends of 20-plus years and when this podcast began at National Review he wanted me to be his Second Banana. I have to ask questions or raise the topics that V expounds on …. I have to make the intros, read the commercials, read the listener comments …. so yeah, a lot of my voice. Sorry to disappoint you. You are not alone, that’s for sure. BTW, the podcast is free so I am not sure who you are paying in order to listen. God be with you. Thanks for kind words Mr. Wallace.
NYC just elected a 33 year old Muslim false prophet. Please discuss the ramifications of this and what the future holds. I would like a comparison to the Fall of Rome. The Republican party apparently doesn’t think Mayor Adams can save the city? Please Please address these issues.
Looks like California is a mess. Seattle and Portland not good nor is Chicago and Detroit. Can you US survive all this chaos????
You questioned why Ilhan Omar is not grateful to the U.S. for providing her a safe home and career. It is a matter of power. She wants power. She sees the critical oppressed black woman role as the means to that power. It is that simple. Feelings do not enter into it.
Jack Fowler does a fine job. But all the nasal gross detail is TMI.
Jack Fowler is an articulate fellow, and I find some level of discourse preferable to a lecture, unless I’m hearing the lecture in person. I don’t think Fowler oversteps at all. They seem to be friends and friends should approach each other as equals. Fowler is less than deferential and I admire that. I’ve no interest whatever in antagonizing Jim Dick, whom I’m sure is a good man, since he subscribes as I do.
Victor, I am truly dissatisfied with Jack Fowler sometimes behaving as if this is the Jack Fowler show…..
I pay to hear Victor Davis Hanson.