As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Sal Assante delivers a raw, unflinching reflection on where our nation stands. From endless foreign entanglements and the Iran conflict draining our blood and treasure, to skyrocketing inflation, crushing taxation, and an affordability crisis making the American Dream nearly impossible for working families. Sal contrasts our Founding principles with today’s reality: government surveillance, a new elite ruling class, and free speech under attack. Honesty is always the best policy — yet it’s in short supply in Washington. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriots/videosFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:30 The American Experiment: A 250-Year Reflection04:50 Geopolitical Entanglements and the Iran Conflict08:46 Founding Principles vs. Modern Governance11:00 The Rise of a New Elite Class15:04 Taxation and Economic Slavery19:35 The Affordability Crisis in America30:07 A Call to Action: Reclaiming Our Democracy

Sal Assante cuts through the chaos in this hard-hitting solo episode. New York City’s crime wave continues to spiral out of control, with soft-on-crime policies failing residents while sports fans get caught in the crossfire. Sal also breaks down a disturbing murder case in Texas involving Carmelo Anthony that’s exposing racial tensions and justice system failures. Internationally, Iran tensions threaten global energy prices and economic stability. And in the wealth debate: Elon Musk’s massive net worth isn’t sitting in a bank — it’s in assets. Sal dismantles the “wealth tax” myth and explains why forcing billionaires to sell assets would destroy value for everyone. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriots/videosFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 IntroChapters00:45 New York's Crime Wave and Sports Fandom07:30 Murder Case Analysis: Carmelo Anthony Incident12:19 Global Implications of Iran's Political Situation15:44 The Rise of the Trillionaire: Elon Musk's Wealth24:12 Conclusion and Future Insights

Sal Assante breaks down the shocking loss of Thomas Massie and what it reveals about systemic corruption in American politics. From dark money and Citizens United enabling backroom deals to the explosive growth of AI data centers threatening privacy, jobs, and freedom, this episode pulls no punches. Sal also dives into the heated MLB labor negotiations — salary caps, parity debates, and the future of America’s pastime — plus wild prospects of meteor impacts and space mining as potential game-changers. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriotsFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:48 - The Fall of Thomas Massie05:24 - The Data Center Controversy09:33 - AI: A Double-Edged Sword14:51 - Baseball Labor Negotiations: A Complex Landscape