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How many people does it take for the United States of America to go to war?

How many Americans is it appropriate to consult before starting a war? According to the Trump administration: eight. The Gang of Eight refers to a special group of eight members of Congress, including the four top Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate, as well as the chairperson and ranking member of the House and Senate Select Committees on Intelligence. Eight people, briefed in … Continue reading How many people does it take for the United States of America to go to war?

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Who Benefits from the War in Iran. Follow the money

Iran is in chaos. The Strait is closed. Russia stands to benefit as India and China pivot away from disrupted Middle East supply. U.S. domestic oil and gas producers, they are the ones with deep ties to the current administration,  are watching their margins explode. After recent investments in LNG terminals, the U.S. is the world’s largest exporter of LNG. Higher prices boost companies that … Continue reading Who Benefits from the War in Iran. Follow the money

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Brent At $200 A Barrel. Good luck with that

Brent would surge toward $200 per barrel if Iran succeeded in enforcing a full closure of the Strait by deploying mines, anti-ship missiles, and other weapons, says Deutsche Bank. Two hundred dollars a barrel. Y’all Americans, remember when $5 gas felt like a crisis? That was child’s play. A prolonged disruption in the Strait could spike Brent prices by $40 to $80 per barrel, and … Continue reading Brent At $200 A Barrel. Good luck with that

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The Little Girls in Minab

A girls’ elementary school was bombed by the Israeli and American government terrorist attacks on Minab. Reports stated that 148 students had been killed and 95 had been wounded. One hundred and forty-eight little girls. Gone. The IDF said they were “checking”. CENTCOM said they were “looking into it.” The Washington Post and the New York Times verified footage taken immediately after the attack. They … Continue reading The Little Girls in Minab

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Dispatch 004: The Strait of Hormuz is the World’s Jagular, and The United States just Closed it

We have not seen anything like this in pretty much the history of the Strait of Hormuz,” says the chief economist at Rystad Energy. He compares it to blocking the aorta. That’s not hyperbole. About 20 million barrels of oil, roughly one-fifth of globally traded oil, transits the corridor daily, alongside roughly 22 percent of global liquefied natural gas trade. When you block the aorta, … Continue reading Dispatch 004: The Strait of Hormuz is the World’s Jagular, and The United States just Closed it

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Dispatch 003: “No More Forever Wars”, Remember That?

He said it. Over and over. “No more endless wars.” “America First.” “Bring the troops home.” That was the promise. The gullible American people voted for it! And now? Bombs are falling, people are dying, and vows of revenge and retribution are being lobbed in escalating threats, all while untold taxpayer dollars are being spent on a military strategy that’s expected to continue for weeks … Continue reading Dispatch 003: “No More Forever Wars”, Remember That?

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Dispatch 002: The Constitution Called And You Missed It

Article 1 of the United States Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war. That’s not a suggestion but the document that everyone swears to uphold. Trump didn’t go to Congress. He neither asked nor debated, instead he told the Gang of EightEight people! And dropped bombs on a sovereign nation. By acting alone, he has violated the Constitution’s assignment of war … Continue reading Dispatch 002: The Constitution Called And You Missed It

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Dispatch 001: No Plan Again

Iraq. No plan. Libya. No plan. Afghanistan. No plan. And now Iran. Brookings, the Council on Foreign Relations and every serious analyst in Washington is saying the same thing. That the Trump administration has no clue and no plan for what comes next. The American assassinated the Iranian Supreme Leader. Congratulations. Now what? Who fills that vacuum? When has a power vacuum in the Middle … Continue reading Dispatch 001: No Plan Again

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