Trump’s Head-Spinning Pivot on an Emergency Oil ReleaseWall Street Journal Mar-11-2026 In a rapid reversal that left U.S. allies stunned, the Trump administration shifted from opposing the largest-ever intervention in oil markets to cajoling allies into moving forward with the maneuver in a matter of... See More »
Iran war: Who can take the pain the longest?Iran has been enduring a near-constant stream of American and Israeli airstrikes it can’t defend against. Despite that, it continues to launch missiles and drones across the region. Gulf Arab states, while still not combatants in the war, face... See More »
Bill Clinton speech on effects of Closing strait of Hormuz Clinton gives an intelligent analysis of Trump's attack on Iran and the closing of Hormuz. (1)
Why Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil hub is still untouched by US-Israel bombersWhile some argue for destroying the terminal through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports flow, others caution of a global market ‘tailspin.' By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor/The Guardian Wed 11 Mar 2026 02.00 EDT Kharg Island – through which... See More »
Deleted Tweet From Energy Secretary Sends Oil Markets on Another Wild RideFor days, the global oil market has swung wildly while traders from New York to London to Singapore have watched footage of drones and missiles flying across the Middle East. Tuesday’s selloff was sparked in part by a social-media post. A plunge in... See More »
How do you deal with a partner who changes drastically overnight, especially when it affects your family life?How did China's early centralization and large territory contribute to its resilience against foreign invasions? What do you think about the idea that the same underlying causes of fatherlessness are found in both Nashville and the South Side of... See More »
Is there a way to help a partner with untreated BPD recognize their patterns, or is it best to prepare for an unexpected breakup?Can it be true that the most important part of your spiritual life is the part no one sees? When people discriminate someone why don't they try to soften their opinion of a person by saying to themselves that this person is at least behaving inside... See More »
Congrats Exxon, Trump to the RescueOil prices have been sagging since 2022 and that is just not good for Exx..er..I mean America so trump did something about it. Crude hit $100 today and it looks that's just a start. Oil is not flowing through the Strait of Hormuz and it is uncertain... See More »
What are some reasons men might blame themselves when their wives cheat, even if they haven't done anything wrong?Are you surprised at the decline in the US in the percentage of people who believe it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values? What do you think of Trump's suggestion that the U.S. will turn its sights to Cuba after Iran? Do... See More »
How does reading books and watching documentaries make conversations easier for shy people?What can we do to prevent president Trump or any other figure from using his/her authority to drive sudden changes in health-care practices without sufficient evidence? What do you make of The Nation magazine's claim that we are on the verge of an... See More »
What are some everyday things guys wish girls would do more often, like "misbehaving" in a playful way?Why are "takers" never satisfied in relationships, and what strategies can you use to deal with them? Do you agree that the financial sector is the worst-performing sector in the market due to rising oil prices and weak jobs data? How do you know if... See More »
We killed those children.The Feb. 28 strike that hit an elementary school in the southern Iranian town of Minab is the deadliest known episode of civilian casualties since the United States and Israel attacked Iran — and no side has yet taken responsibility. Minab is 600 m... See More »
Why China Won’t Help IranBeijing Cares About the Oil, Not the Regime Yun Sun March 5, 2026 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, September 2025 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing,... See More »
Italy’s Intelligence Warns of an Expanding “Arc of Crises” Across the Wider MediterraneanItaly’s 2026 Intelligence Annual Report describes a rapidly deteriorating security environment stretching from the Sahel to the Gulf. The escalation around Iran now confirms many of the report’s warnings — turning what analysts call the “Arc of... See More »
Oil prices rise and stock markets dip as Iran war threatens global economyBrent crude up 13% in early trading with markets under pressure as US-Israeli strikes on Iran effectively close strait of Hormuz to shipping. Business live – latest updates Callum Jones and Lauren Almeida/The Guardian Oil prices rose and stock m... See More »
I may have Just found a way to save the US about $100 billion in military expense.Photo above – Can you believe a half dozen Iranian PT boats are blocking this place? WTH!!! Today’s headline: “Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Vows to sink US Navy”. Wait, my bad - that’s been Iran’s press release every... See More » (+1)
Are high IQ people really better at understanding others, or is emotional intelligence a separate skill?Why are many poor Americans so much more outspoken about making sure scions retain their assets, and maximize their profits, than they are about their own families having a comfortable life? Have you ever witnessed a dramatic change in someone's... See More »
As a father, what's the most crucial emotional skill you teach your children about navigating complex family dynamics?Had US President Trump’s additional 25% Tariff on countries during business with Iran, been a clear indicator there will be no war against, given the potentiality of the Strait of Hormuz becoming blocked and the consequent financial impact... See More »
Now Europe Knows What Trump’s Team Calls It Behind Its Back: ‘Pathetic’New York Times By Jeanna Smialek and Steven Erlanger March 25, 2025, 10:34 a.m. ET Trump administration officials haven’t kept their disdain for Europe quiet. But the contempt seems to be even louder behind closed doors. Europeans reacted with a... See More »
Vaya con Dios, Mr. President. And thank you for 50 years of principled public service. (America's most expensive election just went sideways).This was shaping up to be the most expensive presidential campaign in American history. The 2020 election cost $14.4 billion. Double what was spent in 2016. Who knows how high 2024 could go? Who knows how committed those billionaire donors are to... See More » (+1)
the US needs to go to war with every country.Canada: Those arrogant Quebecis need to be taught a lesson or two. Mexico: We need to get rid of all those damn cartels. Cuba: Damn commies almost nuked the shit out of us! We really gonna let that slide? China: Three words -- South China Sea North... See More »
Why Biden should rejoin the Iran nuclear dealAsif Durrani is former ambassador of Pakistan to Iran and the UAE, who also served in Afghanistan as deputy chief of mission (2005-2009). At present, he is working as a senior research fellow at Islamabad Policy Research Institute. A lot of haggling... See More »
I Don't Want America To Go To War Against IranIn a war with Iran, the U.S. would very likely destroy the Iranian military, eventually. The U.S. has 100x the military budget of Iran. But it will be a far more bloody, difficult, costly conflict than the Iraq war. Iran has a much bigger, more... See More »
What are your thoughts on this video from the current USA National Security Advisor?Carter Doctrine: (1943), [Roosevelt said], "the [defense of Saudi Arabia is vital to defense of the US]." [Petroleum is centrally important to modern armies]. US lead oil producer, supplied the most oil for Allies]... [Many US strategists were... See More » (1)
Will CNN ask the candidates what they think about the tanker seizures and the future of the strait of Hormuz? (+1)
