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It might end soon

Author: Chris94 (38379 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 2:16 pm on Mar 10, 2026

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The president has been hinting that he is going to declare victory and end it.

One of the bonuses about never really discussing the war aims is that you can declare the mission over at any time.

But the economic ramifications might well prevent a long war. Regime-change fans would be so disappointed.

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Replies to: "It might end soon"

We should be dipping into the strategic petroluem reserve - Chris94 - 5:39pm 3/9/26 (34) [View All]
- I guess the technical miliary brilliance doesn't matter according to the rest of your post. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 5:56pm 3/10/26
  - Technical brilliance does matter. - Chris94 - 6:28pm 3/10/26
- This war better end well in advance of the summer driving season [NT] - LanceManion - 11:08am 3/10/26
  - It might end soon - Chris94 - 2:16pm 3/10/26
    - What if Iran says no thanks and wants to keep going? - Rooney - 3:38pm 3/10/26
      - This is a very legitimate question. The Left is doing their best to get us to stop. - NedoftheHill - 7:08pm 3/10/26
      - They can't do much - Chris94 - 3:54pm 3/10/26
        Yeah Trump attacked them because he wanted to start trouble even though he hates war. - THEISMANCARR - 6:00pm 3/10/26
        He obviously does not hate war. You simpletons just believe everything he says. - Chris94 - 6:27pm 3/10/26
        Disarming a nation that wants our death is pointless for national security. Makes perfect sense. - NedoftheHill - 7:06pm 3/10/26
        
        Thanks. - Rooney - 3:57pm 3/10/26
- Yes, let's deplete the SPR, so we don't have a reserve if we need it in a time of war. - NedoftheHill - 11:15pm 3/9/26
- Starting to wonder if Trump is engaged in market manipulation of oil prices and stock market?? - conorlarkin - 10:10pm 3/9/26
  - Trump's admin has pushed out implementation of new 'Short Sale' reporting until 2028...how [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 5:50am 3/10/26
  - You think Putin told Trump to protect our Strategic Petroleum Reserve for a time of actual war? [NT] - NedoftheHill - 11:16pm 3/9/26
  - Another fine conspiracy theory. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 10:35pm 3/9/26
- “I am the peace president, no more wars, no wars while I am president!” - jimbasil - 9:12pm 3/9/26
- 3 days after gas prices went up? [NT] - iairishcheeks - 5:52pm 3/9/26
  - Absolutely. Oil from the reserve would not start arriving for two weeks at minimum. - Chris94 - 5:53pm 3/9/26
    - Gas is still cheaper than a year ago and 2 years ago. - iairishcheeks - 6:10pm 3/9/26
      - Gas is $3.59 in Central Florida. It was just $2.85 2 weeks ago. [NT] - Quest4twelve - 10:34pm 3/9/26
        Per the Treasury, Biden's SPR releases resulted in $0.17-$0.42 in the price of gas. [LINK] - iairishcheeks - 12:21am 3/10/26
        Dr. Jill was concerned about her presidency's mid-term... [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 7:22pm 3/10/26
- Not remotely necessary today... nor when Biden did it for purely political reasons. - Curly1918 - 5:49pm 3/9/26
  - The SPR was created for exactly this type of 'shock' to oil prices...and Biden handled it - TyroneIrish - 6:09pm 3/9/26
    - I'm not remotely shocked. I don't live in California. [NT] - Curly1918 - 6:13pm 3/9/26
      - That's too bad...I've never regretted the move...great environment, great opportunities and great - TyroneIrish - 7:51pm 3/9/26
        Open your eyes. [NT] [LINK] - Curly1918 - 2:02pm 3/10/26
        I can see quite clearly that ardent CA Republicans want to get rid of the 'Anti-Trump' Gov. Newsom.. - TyroneIrish - 6:51pm 3/10/26
  - Again, this is the kind of crisis the reserve is there for - Chris94 - 5:52pm 3/9/26
    - Economic health is a question of severity and duration. Only infants demand instant gratification. [NT] - Curly1918 - 6:18pm 3/9/26
      - Only Fools don't plan ahead and prepare for serious threats... [NT] - TyroneIrish - 7:58pm 3/9/26
        EVERYTHING is a crisis that only government can address - Curly1918 - 11:02pm 3/9/26
        Have you got a solid plan for keeping the Strait of Hormuz secure for tankers without loss of - TyroneIrish - 1:26am 3/10/26

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