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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: Steve203 🐝 HONORARY
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Subject: life with an extortionist.
Date: 07/13/26 11:16 AM
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This information was posted earlier, on another thread, but seems to require it's own thread:

Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage, after another heavy exchange of fire threatened negotiations aimed at ending the war.

He said on social media that Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the strait and America would charge a 20% toll on eligible cargo, as the conflict with Iran has intensified after peace talks failed to deliver meaningful progress.


currently.att.yahoo.com - US ends latest round airstrikes

So, the whole world wonders, if an "eligible" ship refuses to pay the US' toll, will Trump the Conqueror order the Navy to seize or fire on the ship?

Figures that Trump the Master Builder would be grumpy today. The Moroun family must have refused to pay additional bribes to keep the new bridge between Detroit and Windsor closed.

Officials set opening date for Gordie Howe International Bridge
Opening date set for July 27, Canadian officials say


clickondetroit.com - Opening date announced for gordie howe international bridge

Just another day, living with an extortionist.

Steve

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