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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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Subject: Re: WH ask for Chin's Help with Persky Iran
Date: 01/23/24 5:14 PM
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bighairymike: Do you think China want to help us? or is it more likely they want the USA to remain mired in this swamp for another 20 years?

If ever there was doubt about the Biden Admin's incompetence in Foreign Affairs, this should remove all doubt.


Actually, it make sense.

China -- whose own economy is in a tailspin -- has financial interests in Egyptian ports, which are currently mostly empty. The longer commercial ships stay away from the Red Sea, the more money China loses. And they're losing a lot of money.

And early last year, China helped broker a deal between archrivals Saudi Arabia and Iran.

While it's doubtful China could pull it off -- and their own ships aren't in jeopardy -- Beijing could see advantages in building a reputation as a protector of global commerce and also get the money flowing into those ports again.

So, no, it's not a sign of 'incompetence' -- it's actually pretty reasonable -- but the odds are razor slim.
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