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Welcome, fellow Conspirators!
Immense thanks to our fellow Conspirators and to the great journalists whose work we got to discuss tonight, and to those who love great fiction! Join us, m-f 6 PM on Rumble, or on X! Audio pod coming via Spotify and here on Substack! Here are some of the major issues we investigated tonight!
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WARTrump is deploying over 2,000 marines to the Persian Gulf. How they will get close to Iran, one cannot fathom, how they will get supplied, one cannot fathom. What else they will do, perhaps targeting Kharg Island?
**AND FOR THOSE INTERESTED! Here is a “FIRST-PART” overview of the logistical-tactical situation in the Middle East, as the US recklessly commits your cash (and the earnings of the unborn), to slaughtering innocent people in Iran…
-FIRST, it certainly looks like Iraqi Shiite allies of Iran has shot down a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker (aerial refueling aircraft, often called a “135” or “KC-135”) over Iraq (they refuel there for safety, but, obviously, this isn’t working all that well). The US claims that two KC-135 tankers were involved in an incident; one crashed, the other landed safely. AND the U.S. military explicitly stated it was not due to hostile fire (e.g., from Iran or proxies) or friendly fire. This appears to be a lie. Majore news outlets have confirmed that six crew members were killed. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (an umbrella of Iran-backed militias) claimed responsibility, noting use of a surface-to-air missile or “appropriate weapon,” and said they targeted a second one (forcing an emergency landing). This was reported by Reuters, Al Jazeera, NY Post, and others. - FIVE days ago, Larry Johnson warned about the US air “power” vulnerability west of Iran, writing at SONAR21: “The US does not have air supremacy. The US and Israeli planes are flying close to Iran’s western border and releasing primarily the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile aka JASSAMs, which have a range between 230 and 600 miles depending on the variant (AGM-158A JASSM (baseline): ~370 km [230 miles] and AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Extended Range): ~980 km [610 miles]). I don’t know how many, if any, S300-S400 are deployed in Iran. Iran has reportedly shot down 29 MQ9s and Hermes drones since 28 February, which represents a financial loss of $800 million.”
And those financial losses are tied to supply-chain problems - rooting all the way to manufacturing speed barriers. For example…
-AWACS, aerial-borne platforms. Without those airborne radars, the US and Israel are blind. These are, incredibly expensive, in the hundreds of millions of dollars to build and run. And, they are incredibly difficult to replace. One of them was destroyed - directly, or indirectly - by Iran because it landed in the first week. In fact, reports note that it was destroyed by a drone. The US and Israelis still have airborn RADAR, but it has been badly hobbled.
NEXT. The Patriot system and the THAAD systems, are jokes. And the mathematics of it don’t work out. A Patriot missile battery (also called a firing unit or fire unit) typically consists of up to 8 launching stations (launchers), though configurations can vary from 6 to 8 depending on the operator and mission requirements. The total number of missiles it can hold depends on the rocket variant (primarily PAC-2 vs. PAC-3 family) and the launcher type (e.g., M902 or modern M903).
For PAC-2 missiles (older, larger interceptors with one missile per canister): Each launcher holds up to 4 missiles → A full battery (8 launchers) can hold up to 32 missiles.
For PAC-3 CRI (Cost Reduction Initiative variant): Each launcher holds up to 16 missiles (4 canisters × 4 missiles each) → A full battery can hold up to 128 missiles.
For PAC-3 MSE (Missile Segment Enhancement, the most advanced and commonly referenced modern variant): Each launcher holds up to 12 missiles (due to the larger size of MSE missiles) → A full battery can hold up to 96 missiles. Mixed loads are possible (e.g., some launchers with 12 MSE + others with PAC-3 CRI for higher density), but pure MSE configurations top out around 96.
Most modern U.S. and allied Patriot batteries prioritize PAC-3 MSE for ballistic missile defense, so the practical maximum loadout is often cited as around 96 missiles per battery (with 8 launchers × 12 MSE each). This is a significant increase over older PAC-2 setups but still limited compared to the sheer volume of threats in high-intensity conflicts. Replenishing the system (i.e., replacing expended missiles) is expensive due to the high unit cost of the interceptors. Costs vary by contract, procurement year, quantity, and whether it’s domestic U.S. procurement vs. export/Foreign Military Sales (which often includes extras like support, training, or logistics).
The PAC-3 MSE (current primary variant) has a unit cost of approximately $3.87 million to $4.2 million per missile based on recent U.S. Army FY2025–2026 budget documents and multiyear contracts (e.g., around $3.871 million in some Army procurement figures, up to $4.2 million in others). Export prices can reach $6–7 million per missile when including canisters, warranties, and full packages.
For a full battery reload assuming a pure PAC-3 MSE loadout (e.g., 96 missiles): This would cost roughly $370 million to $400 million at the lower-end unit price (96 × ~$3.9M), or higher with export premiums or additional support elements.
Note that replenishment isn’t just missiles— it can involve logistics, testing, and integration—but the dominant cost is the interceptors themselves. Production is ramping up significantly (e.g., Lockheed Martin aiming for 2,000 per year from ~600), driven by global demand from conflicts like Ukraine and the Middle East - so, of course, we know the grand ol’ M-I is making lots of money off of death.
(BTW, these figures are based on open-source defense analyses, U.S. budget justifications, and contractor reports as of 2026. Exact costs can fluctuate with inflation, contract specifics, and bulk discounts in large orders.)
-Something important to note about PATRIOT systems… When those missiles are fired at a threat, an incoming missile, you’ve got to fire two of them. So, we can do the math. The US had 4,620 PAC-3 rockets, stockpiled and noted since 2015. Many of those were sent to Ukraine. Two each on each firing, that means 2,310. In the four-years of Russia v Ukraine, Russia has fired over 12K missiles, so, even if one were to think the US were wise in sending the PAC3s to Ukraine, the Russians outnumbered the PAC3 supply long ago. That makes one question how much remains in Ukraine? AND the US recently asked Ukraine to SELL systems back to the US so the US can send them to Israel. The US has depleted its supply in the Middle East. What I know from contacts in military intel in DC is that at least one of the US military bases in the Middle East, they are completely depleted. They have no more air defense.
AND AIR SUPREMACY, as Hegseth claimed this week, and again claimed at his absurd presser this morning?
-As Larry Johnson notes at SONAR21: “The US does not have air supremacy. The US and Israeli planes are flying close to Iran’s western border and releasing primarily the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile aka JASSAMs, which have a range between 230 and 600 miles depending on the variant (AGM-158A JASSM (baseline): ~370 km [230 miles] and AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Extended Range): ~980 km [610 miles]). I don’t know how many, if any, S300-S400 are deployed in Iran. Iran has reportedly shot down 29 MQ9s and Hermes drones since 28 February, which represents a financial loss of $800 million.”
-The 5th Fleet US base in Bahrain is done. Prince Sultan bases is toast. Al Audid AFB is shut down. And MORE:
and
-Let’s look some more at Hegseth’s presser this morning. This was his repeat of the nonsense that the US slaughter in Minab was “being investigated”, and he stressed that ONLY IRAN targets civilians and the US doesn’t. (Ask the boaters near VZ, or the Japanese civilians in WWII, or Randy Weaver, or the people at WACO, or the Ukrainians that the CIA helped kill for the Maidan Coup, or the Russians that the US helped kill in Ukrainian-US-NATO attacks on trains, apartment buildings, and reservoirs.)
Then, just moments later, he noted that the US would show no mercy, which is strange, because even the Geneva Conventions call for mercy to military opposition when they are captured or disarmed. And he wants the Zionist Ellisons to take over another news outlet. See this one…
and…
AND then there is the Ted Cruz, Trump narrative of a possible “sleeper cell” attack, which would work completely against Iranian interests.
-Finally, let’s note that Iran IS allowing shipping of oil to India (and likely others), and, though the US hit a desalinization plant in Iran (a very wicked form of attack on civilians), Iran has not retaliated with the same in Israel. Iran has just under 100 such plants… LINK
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ISRAELI CENSORSHIPForeign media censorship, and… Five years in prison for recording an Iranian drone or missile hit inside Israel
ISRAELI ATTACKS ON LEBANONThis, a manifestation of the devastating bloodlust of the IDF. Headline: ‘Evacuation Orders Expand: IDF Orders Lebanese to Leave 13% of Country’s Territory - Middle East News’ - The Israelis want Lebanon, of course. LINK
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US ECONOMY-Trump has announced that he is waving his magic magisterial wand and “lifting” certain sanctions that the US has had in place against Russian energy. Here is the Hill on it Headline “Trump eases sanctions on Russian oil amid Iran conflict” LINK and CBS on it LINK
-Gas Prices… “Map shows gas prices have risen above $3 a gallon in every US state — the first time since 2023” LINK
PRICES - WHOOPS!
-The 4th Quarter US GDP was HALF of what the Trump Administration originally tried to claim. Economist Heather Long puts it well: “Yikes. Big revision down to Q4 GDP data. Q4 GDP was a mere +0.7% (the initial estimate was +1.4%). The government shutdown really hurt growth. The key is consumer spending. It was 2% in Q4. That’s a clear slowdown from 3.5% in Q3, but it shows some resilience at the end of 2025 (though that will be tested this spring).”
-Peter Earle, of AIER, offered key thoughts on the systemic burdens that are pushing the US financial sector towards the point of what likely will be another insane federal bailout (after the crash). Headline: ‘Is a Business Credit Crisis Imminent? - American Thinker’ LINK
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IMMIGRATION POLICE STATEYa know how ICE is unconstitutional and immoral? And ya know how the kidnap victims often have not been allowed to exercise rights that the US judicial system is supposed to afford people, based on centuries of DUE PROCESS tradition and codification? AND… recall that a number of Congress members sued to be able to visit ICE detention prisons and a couple judges said, YEAH, to their requests? Look at this first post, then see the original post that inspired him, that original report that a MD ICE prison shipped all its captives to AZ before anyone get in to inspect. Seriously.
Here’s another charming tale of Immigration Police State terrorism “2 months in immigration jail, $25,000 in legal fees: ‘Our new reality’“ LINK
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That’s it for this evening, comrades!! Spread the word about what we offer. :)Many thanks for supporting freedom, and for sharing the links! And remember, you can back us here by becoming a paid subscriber if you would like, and feel free to watch Liberty Conspiracy LIVE on Gardner’s X @gardgoldsmith and on Rumble! Spread the word! Thanks, again! Please feel free to SHARE the links, and join us every M-F at 6 PM on Rumble, and my X @gardgoldsmith — and you also can donate to help the Liberty Conspiracy, itself! Just visit PayPal to help out! You also can mail GG at:
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Amherst, NH, 03031 :)
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By Gardner GoldsmithWelcome, fellow Conspirators!
Immense thanks to our fellow Conspirators and to the great journalists whose work we got to discuss tonight, and to those who love great fiction! Join us, m-f 6 PM on Rumble, or on X! Audio pod coming via Spotify and here on Substack! Here are some of the major issues we investigated tonight!
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WARTrump is deploying over 2,000 marines to the Persian Gulf. How they will get close to Iran, one cannot fathom, how they will get supplied, one cannot fathom. What else they will do, perhaps targeting Kharg Island?
**AND FOR THOSE INTERESTED! Here is a “FIRST-PART” overview of the logistical-tactical situation in the Middle East, as the US recklessly commits your cash (and the earnings of the unborn), to slaughtering innocent people in Iran…
-FIRST, it certainly looks like Iraqi Shiite allies of Iran has shot down a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker (aerial refueling aircraft, often called a “135” or “KC-135”) over Iraq (they refuel there for safety, but, obviously, this isn’t working all that well). The US claims that two KC-135 tankers were involved in an incident; one crashed, the other landed safely. AND the U.S. military explicitly stated it was not due to hostile fire (e.g., from Iran or proxies) or friendly fire. This appears to be a lie. Majore news outlets have confirmed that six crew members were killed. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (an umbrella of Iran-backed militias) claimed responsibility, noting use of a surface-to-air missile or “appropriate weapon,” and said they targeted a second one (forcing an emergency landing). This was reported by Reuters, Al Jazeera, NY Post, and others. - FIVE days ago, Larry Johnson warned about the US air “power” vulnerability west of Iran, writing at SONAR21: “The US does not have air supremacy. The US and Israeli planes are flying close to Iran’s western border and releasing primarily the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile aka JASSAMs, which have a range between 230 and 600 miles depending on the variant (AGM-158A JASSM (baseline): ~370 km [230 miles] and AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Extended Range): ~980 km [610 miles]). I don’t know how many, if any, S300-S400 are deployed in Iran. Iran has reportedly shot down 29 MQ9s and Hermes drones since 28 February, which represents a financial loss of $800 million.”
And those financial losses are tied to supply-chain problems - rooting all the way to manufacturing speed barriers. For example…
-AWACS, aerial-borne platforms. Without those airborne radars, the US and Israel are blind. These are, incredibly expensive, in the hundreds of millions of dollars to build and run. And, they are incredibly difficult to replace. One of them was destroyed - directly, or indirectly - by Iran because it landed in the first week. In fact, reports note that it was destroyed by a drone. The US and Israelis still have airborn RADAR, but it has been badly hobbled.
NEXT. The Patriot system and the THAAD systems, are jokes. And the mathematics of it don’t work out. A Patriot missile battery (also called a firing unit or fire unit) typically consists of up to 8 launching stations (launchers), though configurations can vary from 6 to 8 depending on the operator and mission requirements. The total number of missiles it can hold depends on the rocket variant (primarily PAC-2 vs. PAC-3 family) and the launcher type (e.g., M902 or modern M903).
For PAC-2 missiles (older, larger interceptors with one missile per canister): Each launcher holds up to 4 missiles → A full battery (8 launchers) can hold up to 32 missiles.
For PAC-3 CRI (Cost Reduction Initiative variant): Each launcher holds up to 16 missiles (4 canisters × 4 missiles each) → A full battery can hold up to 128 missiles.
For PAC-3 MSE (Missile Segment Enhancement, the most advanced and commonly referenced modern variant): Each launcher holds up to 12 missiles (due to the larger size of MSE missiles) → A full battery can hold up to 96 missiles. Mixed loads are possible (e.g., some launchers with 12 MSE + others with PAC-3 CRI for higher density), but pure MSE configurations top out around 96.
Most modern U.S. and allied Patriot batteries prioritize PAC-3 MSE for ballistic missile defense, so the practical maximum loadout is often cited as around 96 missiles per battery (with 8 launchers × 12 MSE each). This is a significant increase over older PAC-2 setups but still limited compared to the sheer volume of threats in high-intensity conflicts. Replenishing the system (i.e., replacing expended missiles) is expensive due to the high unit cost of the interceptors. Costs vary by contract, procurement year, quantity, and whether it’s domestic U.S. procurement vs. export/Foreign Military Sales (which often includes extras like support, training, or logistics).
The PAC-3 MSE (current primary variant) has a unit cost of approximately $3.87 million to $4.2 million per missile based on recent U.S. Army FY2025–2026 budget documents and multiyear contracts (e.g., around $3.871 million in some Army procurement figures, up to $4.2 million in others). Export prices can reach $6–7 million per missile when including canisters, warranties, and full packages.
For a full battery reload assuming a pure PAC-3 MSE loadout (e.g., 96 missiles): This would cost roughly $370 million to $400 million at the lower-end unit price (96 × ~$3.9M), or higher with export premiums or additional support elements.
Note that replenishment isn’t just missiles— it can involve logistics, testing, and integration—but the dominant cost is the interceptors themselves. Production is ramping up significantly (e.g., Lockheed Martin aiming for 2,000 per year from ~600), driven by global demand from conflicts like Ukraine and the Middle East - so, of course, we know the grand ol’ M-I is making lots of money off of death.
(BTW, these figures are based on open-source defense analyses, U.S. budget justifications, and contractor reports as of 2026. Exact costs can fluctuate with inflation, contract specifics, and bulk discounts in large orders.)
-Something important to note about PATRIOT systems… When those missiles are fired at a threat, an incoming missile, you’ve got to fire two of them. So, we can do the math. The US had 4,620 PAC-3 rockets, stockpiled and noted since 2015. Many of those were sent to Ukraine. Two each on each firing, that means 2,310. In the four-years of Russia v Ukraine, Russia has fired over 12K missiles, so, even if one were to think the US were wise in sending the PAC3s to Ukraine, the Russians outnumbered the PAC3 supply long ago. That makes one question how much remains in Ukraine? AND the US recently asked Ukraine to SELL systems back to the US so the US can send them to Israel. The US has depleted its supply in the Middle East. What I know from contacts in military intel in DC is that at least one of the US military bases in the Middle East, they are completely depleted. They have no more air defense.
AND AIR SUPREMACY, as Hegseth claimed this week, and again claimed at his absurd presser this morning?
-As Larry Johnson notes at SONAR21: “The US does not have air supremacy. The US and Israeli planes are flying close to Iran’s western border and releasing primarily the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile aka JASSAMs, which have a range between 230 and 600 miles depending on the variant (AGM-158A JASSM (baseline): ~370 km [230 miles] and AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Extended Range): ~980 km [610 miles]). I don’t know how many, if any, S300-S400 are deployed in Iran. Iran has reportedly shot down 29 MQ9s and Hermes drones since 28 February, which represents a financial loss of $800 million.”
-The 5th Fleet US base in Bahrain is done. Prince Sultan bases is toast. Al Audid AFB is shut down. And MORE:
and
-Let’s look some more at Hegseth’s presser this morning. This was his repeat of the nonsense that the US slaughter in Minab was “being investigated”, and he stressed that ONLY IRAN targets civilians and the US doesn’t. (Ask the boaters near VZ, or the Japanese civilians in WWII, or Randy Weaver, or the people at WACO, or the Ukrainians that the CIA helped kill for the Maidan Coup, or the Russians that the US helped kill in Ukrainian-US-NATO attacks on trains, apartment buildings, and reservoirs.)
Then, just moments later, he noted that the US would show no mercy, which is strange, because even the Geneva Conventions call for mercy to military opposition when they are captured or disarmed. And he wants the Zionist Ellisons to take over another news outlet. See this one…
and…
AND then there is the Ted Cruz, Trump narrative of a possible “sleeper cell” attack, which would work completely against Iranian interests.
-Finally, let’s note that Iran IS allowing shipping of oil to India (and likely others), and, though the US hit a desalinization plant in Iran (a very wicked form of attack on civilians), Iran has not retaliated with the same in Israel. Iran has just under 100 such plants… LINK
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ISRAELI CENSORSHIPForeign media censorship, and… Five years in prison for recording an Iranian drone or missile hit inside Israel
ISRAELI ATTACKS ON LEBANONThis, a manifestation of the devastating bloodlust of the IDF. Headline: ‘Evacuation Orders Expand: IDF Orders Lebanese to Leave 13% of Country’s Territory - Middle East News’ - The Israelis want Lebanon, of course. LINK
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US ECONOMY-Trump has announced that he is waving his magic magisterial wand and “lifting” certain sanctions that the US has had in place against Russian energy. Here is the Hill on it Headline “Trump eases sanctions on Russian oil amid Iran conflict” LINK and CBS on it LINK
-Gas Prices… “Map shows gas prices have risen above $3 a gallon in every US state — the first time since 2023” LINK
PRICES - WHOOPS!
-The 4th Quarter US GDP was HALF of what the Trump Administration originally tried to claim. Economist Heather Long puts it well: “Yikes. Big revision down to Q4 GDP data. Q4 GDP was a mere +0.7% (the initial estimate was +1.4%). The government shutdown really hurt growth. The key is consumer spending. It was 2% in Q4. That’s a clear slowdown from 3.5% in Q3, but it shows some resilience at the end of 2025 (though that will be tested this spring).”
-Peter Earle, of AIER, offered key thoughts on the systemic burdens that are pushing the US financial sector towards the point of what likely will be another insane federal bailout (after the crash). Headline: ‘Is a Business Credit Crisis Imminent? - American Thinker’ LINK
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IMMIGRATION POLICE STATEYa know how ICE is unconstitutional and immoral? And ya know how the kidnap victims often have not been allowed to exercise rights that the US judicial system is supposed to afford people, based on centuries of DUE PROCESS tradition and codification? AND… recall that a number of Congress members sued to be able to visit ICE detention prisons and a couple judges said, YEAH, to their requests? Look at this first post, then see the original post that inspired him, that original report that a MD ICE prison shipped all its captives to AZ before anyone get in to inspect. Seriously.
Here’s another charming tale of Immigration Police State terrorism “2 months in immigration jail, $25,000 in legal fees: ‘Our new reality’“ LINK
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That’s it for this evening, comrades!! Spread the word about what we offer. :)Many thanks for supporting freedom, and for sharing the links! And remember, you can back us here by becoming a paid subscriber if you would like, and feel free to watch Liberty Conspiracy LIVE on Gardner’s X @gardgoldsmith and on Rumble! Spread the word! Thanks, again! Please feel free to SHARE the links, and join us every M-F at 6 PM on Rumble, and my X @gardgoldsmith — and you also can donate to help the Liberty Conspiracy, itself! Just visit PayPal to help out! You also can mail GG at:
Gardner Goldsmith
PO Box 581
Amherst, NH, 03031 :)
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