Personally, I believe it's all just an act. Just think about who wins in this situation. As long as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed petroleum prices increase. And who is the biggest oil producer in the world? The United States. Gulf countries basically cannot sell their oil anymore. So who fills the gap? The U.S. Trump is not stupid. He's devious, lying manipulative. Very different.
In what world are the Epstein files, anywhere remotely as important as this war? Over 3,000 people have already died in this conflict. As far as I know, nobody died in the Epstein files. Rape is bad but not as bad as death.
I don't believe it is an act. Trump is intelligent in the way he plays with people that let him play. These are stupid people, people who like his narrative, or fearfull people who he can intimidate. But he has no intelligence to understand complicated situations. For that he trusts people who flatter him and confirm his own simplistic views. He has been dragged into this war by two other stupid but manupilative people, Jared Kuchner and Witkopf, and by a shrude, devious man, Natanyahu. Now all 3 of them realise things are not as Netanyahu predicted, and he calls in Vance to try and save what is left to save.
That was all sarcasm
, I was joking at how he likes to come up with ways to make us forget the Epstein files by doing something outrageous. By better project I meant one that’s not as destructive as this war, not one that’s more effective at distracting us (and tbh this war is WAY more effective as a distractor, but I’ll take tariff threats over this war any day, especially since they can be reversed bc TACO. You can’t reverse death, and it’s harder to end a war than it is to realize your tariffs are crap and give up on them)
Trump said the war would end in about 6 weeks. We are currently at week 5. That aligns with the threat to destroy the power grid and water infrastructure. I predict the US will irreparably cripple Iran, and leave it in a state of chaos, while leaving the strait closed. This is also indirectly harmful to China, who takes a great deal of their oil supply from the Gulf. This will force China to purchase oil at least in part from the US to make up for the loss. I also think Israel will continue to wage war against Iran, as well as the other middle eastern states, while being heavily funded by the US.
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Purchasing oil from the US and Canada would indeed be an option for China if oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz ceased. The Chinese are pragmatic in matters of trade and economics, and although they consider the US their main adversary in the global geopolitical chess game, they would have no problem if North American oil were absolutely indispensable to meet their economic needs. Without an alternative, Beijing would be compelled to acquire this oil and also submit to the whims of the ever-unstable leader in Washington. Fortunately for them, there are safer options in the current global context.
I don't believe it is an act. Trump is intelligent in the way he plays with people that let him play. These are stupid people, people who like his narrative, or fearfull people who he can intimidate. But he has no intelligence to understand complicated situations. For that he trusts people who flatter him and confirm his own simplistic views. He has been dragged into this war by two other stupid but manupilative people, Jared Kuchner and Witkopf, and by a shrude, devious man, Natanyahu. Now all 3 of them realise things are not as Netanyahu predicted, and he calls in Vance to try and save what is left to save.
I don't think so. If he destroys the water infrastructure, Iran will destroy the desalination plants in the Gulf area, which is much easier to do. The Gulf states will be crippled instead. The war is not going according to the original scenario. Iran is still capable of missile and drone attacks in the Gulf area and in Israel. The patriot system cannot stop drone swarms. They need the expertise Ukraine has built up in the last 4 years. And neither Hamas, Hezbollah or the Houthies are disabled. Anyway we will listen to what Trump has to say this evening, allthough I doubt it will bring much clarity.
He's an impressive aura farmer, I'll give him that
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I wonder what was the legal excuse to do this. Netanyuahu is desperate to remain in power and therefore the ultra-rightwing orthodox Jews get carte blanche. The Iran war increases Netanyuahu's coalition chances to win next elections. He is the biggest benificiary of this war, and Trump has himself dragged into an adventure without exit.
Trump has proven to be spineless when it comes to Israel.
Yep, his plan worked perfectly-trick Trump into fighting against Iran’s make believe nukes, hell you could’ve told him there’s plans to summon evil goblins to attack the US using those factories and he still would’ve gone to war.
Hegseth firing spree triggered by military brass calling Iran plan 'disastrous': senator
As President Donald Trump’s war in Iran goes further off the rails, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth carried out a “purge” of US Army leadership on Thursday, ousting its most senior general and two other top officers and reportedly leaving many senior officials stunned.The Pentagon has not...www.rawstory.com
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We all know the answer lol...Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
Is he actually writing these posts, or is it a staffer?
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP"