Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast Episode #224 - Martin Armstrong and Can Trump Avoid the War That's Coming
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Aug 1, 2025 
Martin Armstrong, founder of Armstrong Economics, shares his insights on the potential for war amid political upheaval, including Donald Trump's recent actions. He discusses the complexities of geopolitical tensions and critiques the effectiveness of sanctions. The conversation also explores the challenges facing the European Union, issues of political corruption, and the ramifications of shifting American debt ownership. Armstrong emphasizes the need for reform within the intelligence community and ponders the viability of alternatives like Bitcoin in today’s economic landscape.
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Legal Limits on Fed Digital Currency
- The Fed cannot legally issue a central bank digital currency without constitutional changes.
- Stablecoins issued by banks sidestep this restriction by being backed by government debt collateral.
Europe's Growing Social Unrest
- Europe faces depression and unrest due to sanctions, migrants, and shrinking economies.
- Centralized EU power struggles fuel internal conflicts and resistance among member states.
Russia’s Defensive Military Posture
- Russia's military stance is defensive, focusing within 600 miles of Moscow.
- Russia has no desire or resources to conquer hostile populations west of the Dnieper River.
