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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: sano 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Qatar air force base on American soil
Date: 10/13/25 3:13 PM
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albaby They might be willing to let Gaza remain a perpetual failed state, as long as the war ends for just long enough that they don't have to placate their domestic populations.

Do you think the shiite nations will just sit quietly in the background while this evolves?
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Shiite nations:
Country Shia Population Percentage Notable Cities with Shia Majority
Iran Approximately 90% Tehran, Qom, Mashhad
Iraq Approximately 60-70% Baghdad, Karbala, Najaf
Azerbaijan Approximately 85% Baku
Bahrain Approximately 50% Manama

Significant Shia Communities
Lebanon: Notable Shia population, particularly in southern regions and Beirut.
Kuwait: Shia Muslims make up about 30% of the population.
Turkey: Significant Shia population, especially among the Alevi community.
Yemen: Home to the Zaydi branch of Shia Islam, particularly in the north.
Saudi Arabia: Shia communities are primarily found in the Eastern Province.
Afghanistan: The Hazara ethnic group predominantly practices Shia Islam.
India: Notable Shia communities exist, particularly in regions like Lucknow and Hyderabad.

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