We should be dipping into the strategic petroluem reserve
This is what it's there for. I can't fathom why we are not doing it....except that maybe Trump criticized Biden for doing it.
Everything about this war - apart from the tactical brilliance of our military - is so fucking stupid.
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I guess the technical miliary brilliance doesn't matter according to the rest of your post.
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Technical brilliance does matter.
Not that you know anything about brilliance.
This war better end well in advance of the summer driving season
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It might end soon
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.
What if Iran says no thanks and wants to keep going?
This is a genuine question, not a joke. I mean, Iran may get a sense that Trump doesn't have the stomach for a prolonged engagement so they see an opportunity here.
For a war to end, both sides need to stop.
This is a very legitimate question. The Left is doing their best to get us to stop.
So, of course that gives aid and comfort to the enemy, and of course they listen to people like Chris, and wonder how long Trump will have the stomach for this when Americans want to stop him.
They can't do much
The are taking a beating, and clearly want the beating to end. They will see it as a victory, as having outlasted the attack. This regime would have survived.
After all, they were not attacking anyone before this started. None of the proxies were either. They were not actually a threat to anyone, despite what this lying administration says. Especially their navy - I really don't understand our obsession with their tiny, pathetic navy.
We'll probably have to do it all again in a year or so.
Yeah Trump attacked them because he wanted to start trouble even though he hates war.
Your logic continues to baffle, then again professors aren't logical just theoretical or strong in trivia.
He obviously does not hate war. You simpletons just believe everything he says.
This war is pointless in terms of US national security. The Israelis have wanted us to do this for more than a decade. Every president has said no until this idiot.
Disarming a nation that wants our death is pointless for national security. Makes perfect sense.
Your input is very valuable on this board. (rolleyes)
Thanks.
I appreciate your perspective on these things.
Yes, let's deplete the SPR, so we don't have a reserve if we need it in a time of war.
We should never diminish the SPR unless Congress declares war. That will ensure that it is always there when we really need it.
Starting to wonder if Trump is engaged in market manipulation of oil prices and stock market??
His inconsistent remarks today re the scope and duration of the war reek of deliberate market manipulation -- intended for personal profit.
Trump's admin has pushed out implementation of new 'Short Sale' reporting until 2028...how
convenient, when you're the only one who knows when Market Moving Statements are going to happen.
Link: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/alerts/sec-extends-compliance-date-for-short-sale-reporting-rule-to-2028
You think Putin told Trump to protect our Strategic Petroleum Reserve for a time of actual war?
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Another fine conspiracy theory.
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“I am the peace president, no more wars, no wars while I am president!”
“You will know Peace and prosperity” - “no more forever wars in the Middle East”
3 days after gas prices went up?
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Absolutely. Oil from the reserve would not start arriving for two weeks at minimum.
If the war ends, then the orders can be canceled.
This is a no-brainer.
Gas is still cheaper than a year ago and 2 years ago.
If you want to get ahead of the curve, I could see it. But it seems knee-jerk to me.
Gas is $3.59 in Central Florida. It was just $2.85 2 weeks ago.
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Per the Treasury, Biden's SPR releases resulted in $0.17-$0.42 in the price of gas.
The SPR is at 415M barrels, about 58% full. Even on the high side, 42 cents a gallon, this does not seem like a wise choice.
Link: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0887
Dr. Jill was concerned about her presidency's mid-term...
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Not remotely necessary today... nor when Biden did it for purely political reasons.
Markets always self-correct.. if we are patient. .
The SPR was created for exactly this type of 'shock' to oil prices...and Biden handled it
perfectly...replaced the reserves used...at a net profit.
I'm not remotely shocked. I don't live in California.
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That's too bad...I've never regretted the move...great environment, great opportunities and great
people of all shades and backgrounds.
But I digress...the SPR works...while Biden replaced a significant amount of what was released (at a profit)...DJT failed to restore any of the remaining capacity, even though prices were low, and now we're in a bit of a pickle. Reminds me of how in the first three years of his first term he also failed to restock the 'Strategic National Stockpile' (SNS) with N95 Masks and Ventilators that were desperately needed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit...something to do with Obama having given him a "Pandemic Preparedness Plan" that of course DJT flat out refused to accept, just because...would you believe it...it came from Obama.
Trump is a curse on this country...and the free world.
Open your eyes.
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Link: https://x.com/nettermike/status/2031111325099892877
I can see quite clearly that ardent CA Republicans want to get rid of the 'Anti-Trump' Gov. Newsom..
...that's not exactly "Man Bites Dog" news...
Again, this is the kind of crisis the reserve is there for
If this goes on another few weeks, gas prices will be at record highs - and the US economy will suffer. it has nothing to do with market corrections.
Economic health is what we call a "vital national interest."
Draw upon the reserve in times of crisis and fill it back up when the crisis passes. That is what it is for.
Economic health is a question of severity and duration. Only infants demand instant gratification.
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Only Fools don't plan ahead and prepare for serious threats...
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EVERYTHING is a crisis that only government can address
Sounds like a failure to separate from mommy.
Have you got a solid plan for keeping the Strait of Hormuz secure for tankers without loss of
U.S. Navy ships and sailors?…It doesn’t seem as though DJT and his Keystone Kops gave it a lotta thought before starting this “Special Operation”…nor the predictable ramifications of failure.
These extremist clerics and followers think in terms of Suicide Attacks…this conflict isn’t going to end in “Unconditional Surrender”…
Can you say “Global Recession”?
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