$120 a barrel

[rabbidrabbit]

We can all help keep the strait clear of mines!

Minesweeper but it's the Strait of Hormuz.https://t.co/mxaa226GUu pic.twitter.com/DMLUH9k4jl

Sergey Alexashenko  (@SAlexashenko) March 10, 2026

[Eagler]

I think as Americans we think everything happens in a two week cycle...even a major war..

The middle east has a different mindset and is much more patient..

I think prices are not done going up and down..with it ending up higher than the day the bombing started more often than it is lower..

I think some want record prices to force boots on the ground...

Eagler

[rabbidrabbit]

I think as Americans we think everything happens in a two week cycle...even a major war..

The middle east has a different mindset and is much more patient..

I think prices are not done going up and down..with it ending up higher than the day the bombing started more often than it is lower..

I think some want record prices to force boots on the ground...

Eagler

I don't see any legit talk of people wanting boots on the ground.  The only sources are people who consistently push narratives that are deliberately divisive and derogatory to the US.  Do you have any sources other than them that isn't speculation?

[AKIron]

I don't see any legit talk of people wanting boots on the ground.  The only sources are people who consistently push narratives that are deliberately divisive and derogatory to the US.  Do you have any sources other than them that isn't speculation?

One thing is for certain. Arguments here will influence the outcome of this conflict in no way whatsoever.

[CptTrips]

I think some want record prices to force boots on the ground...

Trump already said he doesn't have the "yips" about sending troops into Iran if needed.
https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/us-news/trump-wont-rule-out-sending-us-troops-into-iran-if-necessary-tells-the-post-i-dont-care-about-polling/

I expect them to start floating the idea of limited troop insertion to seize nuclear material at various sites.  That is how it starts.
They'll claim it's necessary to keep that material from simply falling into the hands of the nearest terrorist cell who is willing to go did it out of the rubble.
Terrorists don't need a fissile device.  They can simply grind it up into power and fly it over the Super Bowl with a drone sprinkling all those fans with dirty bomb material.
Now it's lying around God knows where unsecured.  Of course we need to go in and grab that stuff.  We have to to keep America safe. 

Those sites are all over a huge country.  Only a full scale invasion would allow you to access all those sites securely with heavy equipment.  Once you're in,  maybe your grandkids will get out.

Oh and until we're finished, we'll need to lift sanctions on Russia to let the world have oil.  World's gotta have oil.  No choice.  WE had a "perfect" call with Vlad.  He promises to be good if we lift sanctions.  It's either that or drain our Strategic Reserve dry first that was only 58% full to begin with.

So we're golden!

[AKIron]

We had oil prices hit close to $120 a few years ago. I don't recall hang wringing then like we have here now. Calm down.

[CptTrips]

We had oil prices hit close to $120 a few years ago. I don't recall hang wringing then like we have here now. Calm down.

If gas prices are noticeably higher come Nov that they were when he took office, I think it will matter quite a bit.

[AKIron]

So when prices are down even more then your support will be across the board right?

[CptTrips]

So when prices are down even more then your support will be across the board right?

No, because adults like us can separate a good outcome from the bad means.
How you do things matter.
Wanting your child to get an A on their Calculus test is a good result.  But cheating to get that A would be a bad thing negating the good of getting an A.

Getting a good outcome with bad means is fruit of the poison tree.

I believe Trump acted illegally and unconstitutionally.
I think there was no immediate emergency that prevented going to Congress for an Authorization of Force or Declaration of War as the Constitution requires.

I don't think this will be over in two weeks.  I think we have been committed to a long term regional war with Iran that may last years.

I think the Founders intended that putting the country on the hook for such a commitment requires the deliberation of our elected representatives in Congress.  Not the momentary whim of one guy of questionable judgement who was probably really more interested of getting Epstein files an 13 year old girls off the front page news.

I think a reasonable argument could have been made to Congress.  They are crazy and we have been trying for years and you could provide evidence that negotiations are not going to work.  Then you get your official  Authorization of Force and have a better position to give them a final ultimatum to agree to a new regime of onsite inspectors of our choosing. 

Then they know they know they are facing the durable will of the American people and not just one guy the can hunker down and outwait until after the mid-terms.

[AKIron]

I see. Outcomes don't really matter then.

[rabbidrabbit]

One thing is for certain. Arguments here will influence the outcome of this conflict in no way whatsoever.

Not trying to argue.  I'm simply pointing out that baseless opinions are well... baseless so there isn't any value in holding them.  My question was, is there any valid reason to hold that opinion.

[CptTrips]

I see. Outcomes don't really matter then.

Good outcomes don't matter when you break the law to get them.

I know you know that.

[DmonSlyr]

Im pretty sure planning and trying to assassinate a president is a means to get blown away. Can't make a vote in congress due to planning purposes and possible information leaks. Trump did alert them 48 hours in advance.  Trump is a hero for this.

Oh BTW:
The woman who once falsely accused President Trump of raping her at 13 is now facing criminal charges for fraud, theft, and the exploitation of an elderly person.🚨

https://x.com/patriot_savvy/status/2031347532370944057


When you guys gonna understand that Epstein files are all being released BECASUE OF TRUMP. THIS WAS A Q PLAN WRITTEN 9 YEARS AGO... FFS PEOPLE. GET A FREAKING GRIP.

Just absolutely pathetic yall trying to push 50 years of Epstein on Trump.


This is why our media is the enemy of America

[CptTrips]

Can't make a vote in congress due to planning purposes and possible information leaks.

So the Constitution only needs to be followed when it's convenient to do so?  I wonder if you will allow President AOC that flexibility?  You should always consider what monarchial powers you want your worst enemy to have over you.  Because someday there will be another President.  Think carefully about the powers you want to hand them.

You do understand that little habits like following the Constitution and Rule of Law are what separate us from the Mullahs, right?

[DmonSlyr]

So the Constitution only needs to be followed when it's convenient to do so?  I wonder if you will allow President AOC that flexibility?  You should always consider what monarchial powers you want your worst enemy to have over you.  Because someday there will be another President.  Think carefully about the powers you want to hand them.

You do understand that little habits like following the Constitution and Rule of Law are what separate us from the Mullahs, right?

The difference is they'll be going after regular every day American citicens, not dictatorships who abuse their woman.