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ananda

(34,936 posts)
Sun Mar 8, 2026, 02:55 PM Sunday

I am very confused about this war on all sides. [View all]

What I think is happening is that a lot of the information
put out by the news media and the leaders is nothing
but propaganda designed to justify the attacks and the
need to take over the ME on the part of Netanyahu and
Trump.

I just can't get a real handle on exactly where we are in
this debacle.

Things I do know: Isreal is attempting to destry Hezbollah
in Lebanao; and in the process, killing and misplacing lots
of innocent people.

Isreal is attempting to justify the war by saying they have
destroyed a key nuclear bomb buildig site in Iran, but have
no real specifics... I think they did drop bombs there, but
I am very skeptical about the nuclear part.

What I do know, is that Iran's oil production and export
capability is being attacked hard... and this means that
all countries depending on this oil are due to suffer and
possibly collapse as a result.

What I don't know is whether the USA will collapse,
though I can definitely see the possiblity.

What a clusterfuck.

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Yes, I believe we are in an information black hole Raven123 Sunday #1
I think I would call it a gray hole. ananda Sunday #3
Putin: Safe as Milk Sunday #26
One of the few clear winners here is Putin unblock Sunday #2
30-day waiver allowing india to purchase Russian oil is a big boon. pat_k Sunday #7
Not just jumps in prices, but direct sales Renew Deal Sunday #9
Think hard about it. Look at all the pictures. Read all the articles you can on this war. usonian Sunday #4
Well, that part is clear at least. ananda Sunday #5
Israel attacking iranian oil helps Iran Renew Deal Sunday #6
That is certainly an interesting perspective. ananda Sunday #8
Iran is attacking a bunch of countries and the Straight of Hormuz to create economic pressure on the US. Renew Deal Sunday #10
You have said how it hurts other countries... ananda Sunday #12
The ME won't "collapse" Renew Deal Sunday #13
That might happen in a sane world with sane leaders. ananda Sunday #15
I don't disagree Renew Deal Sunday #18
Good point. It definitely does. ananda Sunday #21
Yes and no but mostly no unblock Sunday #16
In the short term they do benefit Renew Deal Sunday #20
Yes -- it's complicated ;) unblock Sunday #27
Many of the Arab countries are supporting Israel in this JI7 Sunday #11
I've seen reports that Saudi Arabia was quietly trying to get Trump to do this. Renew Deal Sunday #14
I'm not surprised. ananda Sunday #19
They are allied with America, ananda Sunday #17
Don't forget. The DOD will not allow reporters to report... S/V Loner Sunday #22
Good reminder. ananda Sunday #23
War keeps Bibi and Trump out of jail. Kid Berwyn Sunday #24
And if they "win," it will be a Pyrrhic victory. ananda Sunday #25
;-{) Goonch Sunday #28
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