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LudwigPastorius

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21. If we are going to subsidize oil for the rest of the world,...

Reply to EX500rider (Reply #13)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 01:40 PM

20 hrs ago

it might be better just to give other countries cash payments so they can buy it cheaper.

It would certainly mean fewer U.S. troops in danger of being wounded or killed.

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Iran strikes US bases in Gulf after Trump orders attacks near Hormuz [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Are we still in a ceasefire? SamuelAdams Yesterday #1

I presume it will all be wrapped up "in two weeks" PSPS 23 hrs ago #10

Not 2 weeks because Trump said it was just a matter of 2 or 3 days to a peace deal will be done. Botany 18 hrs ago #23

I have questions. n/t Hugin Yesterday #2

So...they're not obliterated? tanyev Yesterday #3

What was the helicopter doing when it was shot down? Prairie Gates Yesterday #4

Corporate Media Miguelito Loveless Yesterday #5

Most likely doing what they call a distant escort of vessels transiting the straights EX500rider Yesterday #6

We may as well just throw all our money into the sea. travelingthrulife Yesterday #7

Assets assigned to the Middle East are going to be in the area anyway EX500rider 22 hrs ago #13

If we are going to subsidize oil for the rest of the world,... LudwigPastorius 20 hrs ago #21

Speculation from the public is one thing Prairie Gates Yesterday #8

Not really EX500rider 22 hrs ago #12

That has nothing to do with your speculation that this helicopter was engaged in those activities Prairie Gates 21 hrs ago #15

Well I guess you think if it was on a training flight or Joyride that's possible EX500rider 21 hrs ago #16

What I think would also be speculation Prairie Gates 21 hrs ago #17

Yes but my speculation is based on what US forces are currently engaged in at the Straits EX500rider 21 hrs ago #18

That's exactly what Trump just said after he said he loved inflation Prairie Gates 21 hrs ago #20

Why is what US forces are doing a "talking point" exactly? EX500rider 18 hrs ago #22

You are speculating Prairie Gates 16 hrs ago #24

The world knows that Trump is a pathological liar. We have no diplomats in the government because they are smarter than Walleye Yesterday #9

I'm sure those 3 countries are thrilled, Bayard 22 hrs ago #11

Due to shitstain, Republicans will lose all the US bases in that sector dave99 21 hrs ago #14

Media is reporting very little actual information about Iranian strikes. North Coast Lawyer 21 hrs ago #19