Economic Impacts of Iran War
04-11-2026 | 07:00 AM
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Had a neighbor claim my wife was antisemitic because she said Israel shouldn't be dictating US foreign policy.
They must have missed the eight foot tall menorah on my front lawn during the holidays. My wife looks like Fran Dreschers younger sister. She's very definitely, obviously Jewish. If the star of David necklace she usually wears also wasn't enough of a hint.
Neighbor who accused her of being an antisemitic Jew?
Plain old money WASP married to a lawyer.
They must have missed the eight foot tall menorah on my front lawn during the holidays. My wife looks like Fran Dreschers younger sister. She's very definitely, obviously Jewish. If the star of David necklace she usually wears also wasn't enough of a hint.
Neighbor who accused her of being an antisemitic Jew?
Plain old money WASP married to a lawyer.
04-11-2026 | 07:49 AM
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From Axios:
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A naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026. Photo: Sahar AL ATTAR / AFP via Getty Images
Several U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, a U.S. official told Axios.
Why it matters: The move was not coordinated with Iran. It is the first time U.S. warships crossed the strait since the beginning of the war.
U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war began
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A naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026. Photo: Sahar AL ATTAR / AFP via Getty ImagesSeveral U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, a U.S. official told Axios.
Why it matters: The move was not coordinated with Iran. It is the first time U.S. warships crossed the strait since the beginning of the war.
- The operation was aimed at increasing confidence for commercial ships to cross, sources say. It came as peace talks between the two sides kicked off in Pakistan.
- "This was an operation that focused on freedom of navigation through International waters," the U.S. official said.
- The Iranian government reportedly called the crossing a ceasefire violation and threatened to attack the ships, per state media reports.
- A U.S. official says the U.S. received no such warning.
04-11-2026 | 09:07 AM
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04-11-2026 | 10:12 AM
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With what men, material, and resources would they be able to traipse through the rest of Ukraine and start knocking on Poland's door?
04-11-2026 | 05:03 PM
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Nope….. I am saying that when people write nut job conspiracy theory stuff about ‘‘Israel paid hamas to do Oct 7’ then there is usually a bunch of other crazy anti semitic stuff there too.
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04-11-2026 | 05:52 PM
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Who actually thinks these “talks” are legit. It’s just BS. The U.S. has already shown Iran TWICE that negotiations are just code talk for getting men and equipment into position to attack Iran.
This Pakistan trip is simply buying time to get the MEUs and support into the area in position.
$20 says we have boots on the ground within a month, maybe Kharg island.
This Pakistan trip is simply buying time to get the MEUs and support into the area in position.
$20 says we have boots on the ground within a month, maybe Kharg island.
04-11-2026 | 06:24 PM
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Who actually thinks these “talks” are legit. It’s just BS. The U.S. has already shown Iran TWICE that negotiations are just code talk for getting men and equipment into position to attack Iran.
This Pakistan trip is simply buying time to get the MEUs and support into the area in position.
$20 says we have boots on the ground within a month, maybe Kharg island.
This Pakistan trip is simply buying time to get the MEUs and support into the area in position.
$20 says we have boots on the ground within a month, maybe Kharg island.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe President Trump will send U.S. ground troops to Iran as the Middle East conflict rages on, despite Trump saying the opposite, according to a new survey.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Thursday, found that while some 65 percent of U.S. adults think Trump will eventually order troops into a large ground-scale invasion, few back such escalation.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Thursday, found that while some 65 percent of U.S. adults think Trump will eventually order troops into a large ground-scale invasion, few back such escalation.
04-12-2026 | 05:40 AM
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https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...uz-2026-04-12/
Maybe the president and Secretary of State should have been negotiating instead of attending a UFC fight last night.
It turns out the solution to promote free transit of the SOH is to use the US Navy to stop all ships from using the SOH!
Maybe the president and Secretary of State should have been negotiating instead of attending a UFC fight last night.
It turns out the solution to promote free transit of the SOH is to use the US Navy to stop all ships from using the SOH!
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