Bob Moriarty: Venezuela, Imminent Attack on Iran, Hyper Inflation & The Return of the Gold Standard

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Recorded on: January 13, 2026 Stijn Schmitz welcomes Bob Moriarty to the show. Bob Moriarty is Author, Founder 321 Gold, and a Former Marine Fighter Pilot. The conversation delves into complex geopolitical dynamics, focusing on the current global tensions between the West's debt-based system and the East's resource-based system. Moriarty offers a critical perspective on recent global conflicts, suggesting that the United States and Israel are the most aggressive nations, with potentially catastrophic consequences. *Find Out More About Palisades Goldcorp, Canada's Leading Junior Resource Investment Company:* ► Website: https://palisades.ca *Palisade Radio Links:* ► Website & Newsletter: https://palisadesradio.ca ► Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1586024 Discussing Venezuela, Iran, and global tensions, Moriarty argues that these conflicts are not about oil or resources, but about maintaining Western economic dominance. He believes the current geopolitical landscape represents a fundamental shift, with the West's debt-based system collapsing while Eastern nations like China, Russia, and Iran are becoming increasingly powerful. He emphasizes that these countries are not enemies of the West, but are simply defending their interests. Moriarty is particularly critical of U.S. foreign policy, describing current leadership as potentially the worst in world history. He warns of a potential financial collapse, comparing the current economic situation to 1929, but "ten times worse." He strongly advocates for a return to a gold or silver-backed monetary system as a solution to the impending economic crisis. On precious metals, Moriarty is bullish, believing silver and gold are critical protection during financial chaos. He sees significant potential in these metals, noting their historical monetary importance and current industrial applications. He predicts a potential return to a gold or silver standard within the next decade. The discussion also touches on global conflicts, including potential tensions with Iran, the Ukraine-Russia war, and U.S. interventionist policies. Moriarty's perspective is unequivocal: the United States risks significant losses by pursuing aggressive military and economic strategies. He argues that the world is witnessing a fundamental restructuring of global economic and political power, with the Western debt-based system facing inevitable collapse. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:05 - Venezuela Intervention Analysis 00:05:54 - Attack on China Motive 00:08:42 - Trump's Warpath Netanyahu 00:10:01 - Iran Protests CIA Role 00:13:36 - Strait of Hormuz Risks 00:16:39 - Ukraine-Russia Conflict Insights 00:22:10 - Debt vs Resource Systems 00:25:47 - Precious Metals Protection 00:29:11 - Fed Investigation Power Play 00:32:59 - Financial Collapse Parallels 00:37:11 - Silver Investment Thesis 00:42:55 - Future Gold Standard Outlook 00:45:41 - 321gold.com and Wrap Up Guest Links: Website: http://www.321gold.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Moriarty/e/B01A9I4TJU?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1599932580&sr=8-3 Bob Moriarty founded 321gold.com with his late wife, Barbara Moriarty, more than 16 years ago. They later added 321energy.com to cover oil, natural gas, gasoline, coal, solar, wind, and nuclear energy. Both sites feature articles, editorial opinions, pricing figures, and updates on both sectors’ current events. Previously, Moriarty was a Marine F-4B and O-1 pilot, with more than 832 missions in Vietnam. He holds fourteen international aviation records. #Geopolitics #PreciousMetals #GoldSilverPlatinum #Inflation #FinancialCrisis #EnergyPolicy #IranConflict #VenezuelaIntervention #CurrencyWars #HardAssets #China #Gold #Silver #Platinum #Energy #Oil