Something for every American to read...

Its very possible that if you only read or watch US media (of either side) you wont be getting the facts of Americas situation and how a whole heap of separate issues are actually linked and dragging the nation down..I wont make a comment on this. Just lay a reasonably accurate and comprehensive report out for you. Its not my fault if you choose not to read it.. And its not my problem if you dont like it.. As you say. "Not my circus. Not my monkeys". Its all yours. Here is your shovel... Follow the Elephants..😷
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/trump-iran-struggle-end-war-oil-crisis-military-stockpile/106474850

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Ynotisay · M

OK but I'm not quite sure of your point. You could also open the NYT, and a host of legitimate news sources, and read things that are very similar. Lots of it.

Because this is analysis. Opinion. It's not news reporting. Well written, and heavily sourced, but analysis means you're putting your finger on the scale. That's the point.

Not saying this is you but one of my biggest bones to pick with Americans is our lack of ability to consume "media" responsibly. It's doom scrolling and a headline, fed through algorithms, and that's enough. Opinions are formed.Even understanding the difference between opinion and reporting is off the table. People want their feelings fed.

I was on Bluesky for a while. The NYT has a presence there and I would say, in all honesty, 9 of 10 people didn't even read the articles they were screaming about. It was that obvious.

Given the state of the internet and social media right now, soon to be driven by AI, if people don't find the self-respect to LEARN how to consume media, we're nothing but lemmings walking off the cliff. That's why the knee jerk reaction is to "shoot the messenger" when it comes to media. People don't want news. They want feelings.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

I don't listen to just American news media though. Yeah Japan itself is releasing emergency oil. From NHK!

This is why I say that closing off EITHER strait (don't forget the Red Sea's strait) has far more consequences to the rest of the world than the USA.

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@whowasthatmaskedman It's not funny. Trump's Peace board? Still has a billion dollar buy in!

This is a world problem!

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@DeWayfarer I am not laughing. But I do see it as wilful ignorance on the part of Americans and I am far enough away to not be too badly effected. Its like a slow motion train wreck. You cant look away..😷

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@whowasthatmaskedman Please. I hear the complaints from Australians. I hear the complaints from the Japanese. I hear the complaints from the Canadians.

The whole world is affected by these billionaires. Even the Chinese billionaires are the problem.

China is accepting drones from Iran and selling them in the open world market.

And the IAF can do nothing about it.

Yeah even while the IAF is controlling the Caspian sea! It doesn't matter that Russia can no longer get drones from Iran. It just goes a different route.

The billionaires get their profits no matter what.

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

It's quite easy to seek the truth and learn about the US.

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