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Top Iranian security official to Trump: 'Be careful not to get eliminated yourself'
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 2 Likes • 8 months ago
“This is a gift from the United States of America to China”
The Iranian regime doesn't seem to be very intimidated by Trump's unrealistic threats. And now Trump has another reason for starting the war: a gift to China.
War with Iran spreading economic damage far beyond oil and gas markets
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 14 Comments • 2 Likes • 8 months ago
“The pain is not being felt equally.”
The fallout of Trump's unrealistic expectations for Iranian capitulation affects more than oil prices. About 4% of shipping vessels used in global trade are idling in the Persian Gulf. Global shippers are abandoning cargos in ports to free up vessels and remove them from the danger zone. The...
Trump is betting that bigger income tax refunds will boost the GOP
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 1 Like • 8 months ago
“Unlike tax cuts that appear gradually in paychecks, refunds arrive all at once”
Now Trump Republicans are vesting their midterm hopes in a TEA Party 'hail Mary' play. The problem is that a $1,000 tax refund would actually be worth $975 in Jan. 2025 dollars. In reality the gloating GOPer boys would be rubbing SALT in an open wound.
At home, Trump’s $100bn war backfires
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 28 Comments • 4 Likes • 8 months ago
“The so-called “jump at the pumps” is a direct effect of Donald Trump’s war on Iran.”
STABLE GENIUS! Trump hasn't rallied people around the flag with his odious fight club rhetoric. The 'nuclear bomb' fearmongering lost its luster after the US bunker busting strikes on Iran's uranium processing facilities. Now Trump has raised global oil prices which undermines other diplomatic...
U.S. Issues A License That Authorizes Sales Of Venezuelan Gold
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 12 Comments • 1 Like • 8 months ago
“The license was issued after U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met in Venezuela with acting President Delcy Rodriguez this week.”
CONQUISTIDOR DIPLOMACY Interesting that the 'license' bans Russia, Iran, North Korea and Cuba but no mention of China.
Trump signals he will escalate war with Iran as Tehran mulls new US targets
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 8 months ago
“The latest signs of escalation come after Iran’s president apologized to Gulf neighbors for recent strikes.”
WHERE'S THE PEACE? This 'peace through strength' thing doesn't look like its working. Why is turning Iran into another Gaza a good idea?
US sinking of Iranian ship raises questions of legality
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 18 Comments • 4 Likes • 8 months ago
“Experts say the incident highlights the need for a declaration of war.”
Let's ignore the questions raised about available munition stockpiles. Let's ignore that Iran also operates a number of diesel-electric submarines. Let's ignore that this is a greenlight for unrestricted warfare against the United States and Israel, too.