The Rob Carson Show

Episode Title: Accidental Common Sense from Democrats
Date: January 12, 2026
Host: Rob Carson
Guests & Contributors: Brigadier General Blaine Holt, David Sacks, Lindsey Graham, Jim Gossett, Newsmax contributors

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show dives into major political events and controversies, blending humor with pointed conservative commentary. Rob discusses what he sees as a "good vs. evil" struggle in U.S. and global politics, highlighting moments when Democrats accidentally express common sense. The panel covers U.S. foreign policy in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland, the economic boom under Donald Trump, and the state of the Democratic Party—including notable, rare dissent from within their ranks. Brigadier General Blaine Holt offers military and geopolitical insight, while quotes from figures like John Fetterman and Lindsey Graham spark discussion. The show wraps up with satirical songs and comedy.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Struggle of Good vs. Evil in Politics

• Rob frames current U.S. and world political dynamics as a battle of good (freedom, populism) vs. evil (authoritarianism, the political Left).
• He asserts that Democrats consistently oppose positive change, even when it benefits America or the world, simply to spite Donald Trump:
  • “The Democrat Party is siding with evil. The Democrat Party and the left are siding with evil. They're wrong about everything. They know the threat that Donald Trump poses to their criminal cabal.” (Rob Carson, 05:03)

2. Rare Common Sense from Democrats: The Fetterman Example

• Rob highlights Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman’s unexpected support for military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, noting that he stands out as a Democrat who occasionally displays common sense.
  • [07:28] Fetterman (paraphrased via commentator): “I think I was the only Democrat that fully supported our strike of their Iranian nuclear facilities last year.”
  • Rob: “He started having common sense. And in the Democratic Party, that's pretty rare here.” (07:41)
• Fetterman also laments the vitriol he receives from the Left for going against the party line (10:41):
  • “On the left, it was like, they want me to die. Or that we're cheering for your next stroke.” (Fetterman via commentator, 10:41)

3. Iran and the Ayatollah: Policy and Morality

• The panel argues Iran remains a global source of terror and suffering and that the Ayatollah’s regime must go, expressing frustration over Democratic reluctance to recognize success against this threat.
  • Rob: “If we could take the bastards out, we need to take him out.” (08:15)
• Rob derides Rand Paul’s caution against military intervention, suggesting he lacks common sense (09:12):
  • “Rand Paul, my God in heaven, what is wrong with your friggin head?” (Rob Carson, 09:12)
• General Holt later explains that Trump’s approach is measured and avoids direct regime change, focusing on supporting Iranian self-determination:
  • “I think the President is going to take as light a touch as possible on this... The Iranian people need our moral encouragement...let self determination happen.” (23:50)

4. The Economy: Trump’s “Boom” and Democrat Missteps

• Economic recovery and optimism are key themes, credited to Trump’s deregulation and tax cuts.
  • David Sacks: “The Trump boom is going to be the biggest political winner of 2026...We have 2.7% inflation, core CPI 2.6...4.3% GDP growth in Q3.” (14:42)
  • Rob: “If you don’t think this is going to happen, it’s because you have your I hate Donald Trump glasses on and you’re a fool.” (15:42)
• The panel takes aim at Biden-era inflation and unaffordability, arguing Democrats caused the problems they now fail to remedy.
  • Lindsey Graham: “The affordability issue is from the 22% increase in prices in inflation under Biden.” (18:15)

5. Foreign Affairs: Greenland & Venezuela

• Greenland’s strategic value is discussed, with General Holt emphasizing U.S. control for security, not territorial acquisition.
  • “We’re going to need to control Greenland…It doesn’t have to be the 51st.” (Blaine Holt, 27:29)
• Comedy is used to satirize leftist fears and misunderstandings about U.S. military policy in Greenland (including a parody from Jim Gossett).
  • “Few communists have that man’s command of geopolitics…” (Holt on Ted Lieu, 33:06)
• Venezuela’s transition is seen as a rare win for U.S. policy and self-determination, with cautious optimism about the future:
  • “She’s going to help usher in for the Venezuelans self determination, self governance... It's actually cooperation and it stabilizes the entire continent.” (Holt, 35:14)
• Rob suggests an oil dividend for Venezuelans to rebuild from years of poverty.
  • Holt supports the idea: “You’re putting everybody’s skin in the game. They're all going to want their country to thrive and prosper because they've got a piece of it.” (36:35)

6. State of the Left and the Democratic Party

• Rob portrays the Democratic Party as fracturing under the weight of its contradiction and extremism:
  • “The Democrat Party sees their doom... so broken, siding on the wrong side of everything.” (05:00)
• The negative reaction from the party’s base to figures like Fetterman signals, for Rob, a fundamental crisis of character and values on the left.

7. Populism & Global Trends

• Both Rob and General Holt express optimism that a wave of patriotism and demand for freedom is sweeping the globe, despite dangerous times.
  • “The smoke is clearing and we now see who the true battle space are. It’s we, the people, Global Edition versus they, the Globalists.” (Holt, 37:10)

8. Comic Relief and Satire

• The episode includes comic segments from Jim Gossett, and Rob praises comedian Nikki Glaser for her un-PC humor.
  • Gossett’s parody about Greenland:
    “Greenland was made for you and me.” (39:49)

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• Rob Carson:

  • “We are in the throes of a battle of good and evil. And the Democrat Party is siding with evil.” (05:03)
  • “Most Americans want these people deported the hell out of the country, particularly the Somali criminal crime syndicate.” (06:40)
  • “If you can bomb the railroad tracks to Auschwitz, do it.” (08:35)
  • On Rand Paul: “My God in heaven, what is wrong with your friggin head?” (09:12)
  • On Fetterman: “He started having common sense. And in the Democratic Party, that's pretty rare.” (07:41)
  • On Trump’s economic record: “He’s taking what Reagan did and just multiplying it by a thousand.” (15:42)

• David Sacks:

  • “The Trump boom is going to be the biggest political winner of 2026.” (14:42)
  • “By June, I predict we will see more rate cuts...and big tax refunds are coming in April.” (15:21)

• Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt:

  • “Let self determination happen and then let's put our arms around Iran and bring them back into the international community.” (23:50)
  • On Ted Lieu: “Few communists have that man’s command of geopolitics...I think when Ted Lieu talks, we should all laugh our butts off.” (33:06)
  • “The smoke is clearing and we now see who the true battle space are. It’s we, the people, Global Edition versus they, the Globalists.” (37:10)
  • On Venezuela: “Putting everybody’s skin in the game. They're all going to want their country to thrive and prosper because they've got a piece of it.” (36:35)

• Lindsey Graham:

  • “The affordability issue is from the 22% increase in prices in inflation under Biden.” (18:15)
  • On the War Powers Act: “You're creating a situation where you have 535 commander in chiefs, not one.” (21:12)

• John Fetterman (via commentator):

  • “I think I was the only Democrat that fully supported our strike of their Iranian nuclear facilities last year.” (07:28)
  • “On the left, it was like, they want me to die. Or that we're cheering for your next stroke.” (10:41)

• Jim Gossett (parody):

  • “Greenland was made for you and me.” (39:49)

Important Timestamps

• 05:00–07:30: Main overview of the “good vs. evil” argument and Democratic opposition to Trump policies.
• 07:30–10:00: Fetterman’s accidental common sense; Democratic infighting and harshness.
• 14:40–18:00: The “Trump boom”; economic data and predictions.
• 21:12–26:32: Military policy, War Powers Act, Iran, Venezuela, comments from Lindsey Graham and General Holt.
• 27:29–34:00: Strategic discussion on Greenland; Holt’s firsthand experience; Ted Lieu’s criticisms.
• 35:14–37:33: Venezuela’s potential, oil dividends, and self-determination.
• 37:05–39:49: Populism vs. globalism, optimism for freedom, and comic relief.
• 39:49–40:56: Jim Gossett’s “Greenland was made for you and me” parody.

Tone and Style

Rob Carson’s tone blends humorous asides, sarcasm, and brashness with standard right-leaning critique. There are moments of genuine optimism and gratitude interspersed with segments of satirical and pointed political commentary.

Conclusion

This episode asserts a worldview where conservative, common-sense values are contrasted with what the host describes as irrational opposition and self-destruction from the Democratic Party. Foreign affairs (especially Iran and Venezuela), economic optimism under Trump, and the theme of “accidental common sense” from rare Democrats like Fetterman are central. The episode balances heavy geopolitical discussions with humor and satire, aiming to inform and rally a conservative audience.