Economic Impacts of Iran War
05-02-2026 | 08:21 AM
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The only reason the most dire predictions about tariffs didn't come true, is because the actual tariffs implemented were drastically less than those announced on "Liberation Day" (and now we're at 15 percent). If the tariffs initially announced at 50 -- 100 pct had been implemented as promised, we would be looking at a very different economy right now. But it's impossible to prove a negative...
05-02-2026 | 08:24 AM
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Obama to Trump: "Hold my beer". freaken hypocrite
05-02-2026 | 08:26 AM
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Everyone knew he existed, even the “idiots”. Starting a war with no clear goals, no measures for progress, without thinking thru the ramifications, and no exit strategy - now that’s the greatest trick of all. We sure are doing a lot of bombing all across the globe. What happened to no new wars?
05-02-2026 | 08:34 AM
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05-02-2026 | 08:38 AM
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You over-estimate the voters. If he can somehow pull this out in a few weeks, and oil prices settle down over the next few months voters might actually forget and move on to other things. But time is running out for sure. Not really sure Trump cares though, HE is not on the ballot. Although if he loses the senate he could end up dealing with impeachment fun (senate flipping is still a long shot based on fundamentals in the possible swing state).
05-02-2026 | 08:49 AM
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You over-estimate the voters. If he can somehow pull this out in a few weeks, and oil prices settle down over the next few months voters might actually forget and move on to other things. But time is running out for sure. Not really sure Trump cares though, HE is not on the ballot. Although if he loses the senate he could end up dealing with impeachment fun (senate flipping is still a long shot based on fundamentals in the possible swing state).
05-02-2026 | 08:54 AM
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You over-estimate the voters. If he can somehow pull this out in a few weeks, and oil prices settle down over the next few months voters might actually forget and move on to other things. But time is running out for sure. Not really sure Trump cares though, HE is not on the ballot. Although if he loses the senate he could end up dealing with impeachment fun (senate flipping is still a long shot based on fundamentals in the possible swing state).
05-02-2026 | 10:07 AM
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You over-estimate the voters. If he can somehow pull this out in a few weeks, and oil prices settle down over the next few months voters might actually forget and move on to other things. But time is running out for sure. Not really sure Trump cares though, HE is not on the ballot. Although if he loses the senate he could end up dealing with impeachment fun (senate flipping is still a long shot based on fundamentals in the possible swing state).
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