It's a Great Day for the World!

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BTW, if you think it's a great day for the World, please do some research on the Asian countries that are being affected by the Iran war and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuse. The "World" is not strictly some myopic bubble that only includes the US. Yes, it's a great day for the World. Right.

Multiple Asian countries are currently or historically affected by war and armed conflict, ranging from direct combat to geopolitical, economic, and humanitarian fallout, especially with recent escalations in the Middle East. Key regions hit by conflict include the Middle East (e.g., Yemen, Iraq, Iran) and Southeast Asia, with nations like the Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia facing economic disruption.
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The Philippines is experiencing a severe economic shock due to the 2026 Iran war, which has triggered a national energy emergency. With 98% of its crude oil imports coming from the Middle East, the country is facing surging fuel and food prices, transportation strikes, and a potential, serious inflation spiral that threatens to drop economic growth to under 3%.
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And if you don't think China is making inroads with these countries in their time of need, time to think again.

 

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What goes up must come down.

 

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I agree with what David Brooks said on the PBS NewsHour this evening, that the Iranians are more likely to convert to Christianity than accept the current U.S. demands. And the one thing they said they'd never agree to, which is giving up their stockpile of enriched uranium, is pretty much the entire rationale stated for our waging war on them.