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Irene Finn's avatar

As much as it concerns me how this war affects gas prices and our economy, I'm more concerned about the loss of life, resources, and having our troops in harm's way for an unjust war. Trump jumped right in with no real plan or exit strategy, he now can't even get Iran to revert back to the original treaty that was in place when he took office. Iran is making him look like a fool, he slapped the faces of our NATO allies and is now angry that they won't help him clean up his mess. He walked right into it and doesn't have a graceful exit. Dumb.

gerri caldarola's avatar

Average gas prices in Seattle this week: $5.72/gal for regular unleaded --- I remember the "every other day" of the 70's. This is different. There's no pulling together because there is no reason for this destabilization except a madman's ego and stupidity.

Geraldine L Sheremeta's avatar

Agree 100%! I don,’t think they are talking about food shortages enough though.

Judith Genthner's avatar

Have read that sailors are starving because supplies were made for only a short deployment of blockade

Please help good supplies get to our ships!

Terry's avatar

How about sailors honor their oath to the constitution and get tf out of there. Any service person over there, honors their oath and leave.

gerri caldarola's avatar

And, we can't compare Trump to Hitler? Doesn't sound familiar "can't tell the boss bad news" -- think Normandy invasion.

Renee Goodman's avatar

Gerri, I called the Dumpster Hitler #2!

Wade Baynham's avatar

I'm grateful, again, for your conversation. When you ponder how this regime could be so reckless and foolish as to get into this war, I'm reminded of a time when Michael Jackson donned his Spiderman costume to go talk to his congressional representative, to complain about there not being a Taco Bell near his Neverland ranch. Everyone in his house looked at the floor, or said 'Great choice with the Spider-Man suit!' Whether that's story is apocryphal or not, clearly this is the dynamic with Trump and sycophants.

BTAM Master's avatar

Is there a transcript available? I'm ADHD, so I cannot sit still long enough for a podcast...but I can read a transcript. Thank you

Mattie's avatar

Underneath the video to the right.

Judi Lakin's avatar

Are we getting any food through for our sailors? I think they have practically run out of food.

LisaLP's avatar

I think it was presented to them by high up military but Trump ignored it

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Pamela Williamson's avatar

I’m worried we will get shortage when Trump exports our oil to get his pocket money he’ll grift out of it. He doesn’t care if we’re short on gas here.

Susan Gorman Gerke's avatar

This is a wake-up call. We need to change our gas guzzling ways. Fertilizer is another thing that needs to go. We have tons of food waste that goes to dumps, that should be used as compost. Look at this situation as a wake-up call.

K M L's avatar

I expected Iran to shut down the strait. and I am just a grandma who quilts and crochet.

Judi Lakin's avatar

There will be dire consequences in some countries, especially in Africa and Malaysia. Great miscalculation by our dear leader.

Renee Goodman's avatar

Tess, thank you for your like!

Karen Alterson's avatar

What about decent food for soldiers etc. Someone should bring it out on TV. Not enough people heard about this issue.....