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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: wzambon 🐝 BRONZE
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Subject: Good Summary: US v Iran
Date: 04/27/26 8:12 PM
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Ten Things That Are Clear

No one can accurately assess what Trump is likely to do, but he does want an off-ramp.

Iran wants to inflict as much damage on Trump as it can.

No one knows how much pressure either side can deal with, but Iran’s pain tolerance is very high.

Iran does not have elections to worry about, Trump does.

Rising global costs are permanent.

Upward pressure on inflation continues.

Infrastructure damage will take years to repair.

US consumers and businesses are extremely unhappy about this war.

US allies are also extremely unhappy and they are more willing to directly challenge Trump.

The Mideast balance of power is shifting away from the US, not in a surge, but in drips. Mideast allies now understand the US military shield is not invincible.

Mideast allies have dollar funding issues. Their pain is growing along with Iran’s.

One result of those ten things is Republicans rate to get smashed in the Midterm elections.
That reality is likely to make Trump even more demanding and erratic


mishtalk.com - Day an uneasy stalemate in iran germany says trump has no strategy

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