I know this is AJ's title, but the subtext is important too:
I know this is AJ's title, but the subtext is important too:
“Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines,” Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, said in a statement to Al Jazeera late on Monday. “US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”
CENTCOM did not provide further details on the strikes.
Iranian sources told Al Jazeera that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had targeted a vessel at sea before the US strikes.
Sure maybe, though at this point I don't trust anyone in this conflict, but also no shit they're doing that and then we bomb them and then we learn that bombing people doesn't make them like us,...
Sure maybe, though at this point I don't trust anyone in this conflict, but also no shit they're doing that and then we bomb them and then we learn that bombing people doesn't make them like us, especially when we do collateral damage.... Rinse repeat.
This may be a nihilistic swing for me though so idk.
sigh Gas had just started to head downwards. I mean this is awful all around but I feel like if I'm being dragged behind the truck of this administration that I can't stop... It would be nice not...
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Gas had just started to head downwards.
I mean this is awful all around but I feel like if I'm being dragged behind the truck of this administration that I can't stop... It would be nice not to have to pay so much to get dragged down the road.
As not a not an american and also someone who has one EV and make enough money to afford the extra money for gas in the other vehicle... I wanted to see gas increase further because I don't...
As not a Canadian not an american and also someone who has one EV and make enough money to afford the extra money for gas in the other vehicle... I wanted to see gas increase further because I don't believe America has felt this enough yet. Maybe this is the really mean me.
At the end of the day I think you're right. The ones responsible either aren't the ones affected or are too dumb or brainwashed to understand why they're getting screwed. To defend my point...
At the end of the day I think you're right. The ones responsible either aren't the ones affected or are too dumb or brainwashed to understand why they're getting screwed.
To defend my point though, America is rotting away. Americans will either suffer acutely now and hopefully change the system/their ways or else (I believe) they will suffer a prolonged decline into a slow collapse. Which causes more suffering? Also, the rest of the world... we're all addicted to cheap oil as well and we're over-reliant on US tech. This hurt now will hopefully highlight how over-reliant we are on gas/diesel and spur some change.
You can afford and EV and extra gas. Good for you. You're extraordinarily privileged compared to most people, even in your own country.
I am aware of the privilege which is why I bring it up. I'm not REALLY struggling like other people are; I have to acknowledge that to some degree.
America isn't paying at the pump when I go to work tomorrow. I postponed a vet appointment for my diabetic cat and buying my own glasses until my next payday. I am hopeful high prices will push...
America isn't paying at the pump when I go to work tomorrow. I postponed a vet appointment for my diabetic cat and buying my own glasses until my next payday.
I am hopeful high prices will push midterm results left, but I doubt it changes anyone.
So you decide if it's mean or not.
You're also ignoring that "gas" is not just what people see at the pump. Your groceries weren't moved by EV, they were moved by Diesel. We will be seeing the repercussions of this war for at least...
As not a Canadian and also someone who has one EV and make enough money to afford the extra money for gas in the other vehicle... I wanted to see gas increase further because I don't believe America has felt this enough yet. Maybe this is the really mean me.
You're also ignoring that "gas" is not just what people see at the pump.
Your groceries weren't moved by EV, they were moved by Diesel. We will be seeing the repercussions of this war for at least 2 or 3 more years if it stopped right now.
I think it comes down to not wishing ill on people, for whatever reason. It rarely hurts them and mostly hurts us. And once you want the populace to suffer to spite the minority or those in power,...
I think it comes down to not wishing ill on people, for whatever reason. It rarely hurts them and mostly hurts us. And once you want the populace to suffer to spite the minority or those in power, it gets awfully murky.
We don't get more in SNAP with the cost of everything rising. My partner gets it and we are lucky it helps us stretch the budget so I'm not worried about us going hungry. It's all just luck and my anxiety leading to my stockpiling medical supplies so I can donate them to others.
I think a lot of the global fuel price-cuts is due to releasing the strategic oil reserves to stabilize prices. All the talk of a deal was to calm markets to bring down the speculative price....
I think a lot of the global fuel price-cuts is due to releasing the strategic oil reserves to stabilize prices. All the talk of a deal was to calm markets to bring down the speculative price. Materially, production is most likely at a cold stop. Even if things went back to pre-war arrangement right now it doesn't look that will even be enough to push through the slow restarting of production and then supply lines.
And unless the US government steps in and effectively nationalizes the oil companies and considers local people, they will keep exporting the strategic reserve for $100+/barrel. (odd choice given that you're at war). They know KNOC, EBN and the CNPC have an incentive to buy supply wherever they can get it. There is a world where the strategic reserve is used for it's purpose and carry people through a supply shock. But where's the money in that?
The faintest glimmer of a silver lining is that I can see this being a massive blow to gas cars and force air/cruise travel to evolve, at least outside the States. Hybrids or full EVs have become the norm in under a year where I am and we're well behind Brazil, Mexico, India and SE Asia. Even some of the recovering parts of the middle east are plastering their buildings with panels to reduce grid dependency. Pretty sure Europe, Australia and Canada will start catching up as a necessity too. Beyond that in the 15+ years it takes to start bringing more nuclear plants online, most countries could probably get the bulk of domestic users onto supplemented renewable VPP grids. It's either that or keep the risk of insane people taking the entire world hostage for a quick buck.
Sure, but the speculative price will go back up due to bombing increasing my price at the pump, meanjng idk if I make it to work through payday. I'm not actually personally interested in the...
Sure, but the speculative price will go back up due to bombing increasing my price at the pump, meanjng idk if I make it to work through payday.
I'm not actually personally interested in the global economics at the moment. I understand it. I just don't care because a) people are dying and b) I still have to finish a stupid annual report requiring me to c) go into work.
I have solar panels, I cannot afford an electric car right now, it's on my list for the future (even though my house's electric is fucky, there's finally one set of chargers in town that cost 15 bucks a session. Idk if that's good.) I can't afford a car loan right now because I'm paying off a wheelchair van. I am delaying appointments right now while I try to add an HSA to my benefits for next year because I have to start paying my student loans again on top of everything else.
The silver linings are systemic and that isn't what I'm worried about at all. The only silver lining is if it gets this administration out of office and the Iranian lives lost are not worth that.
Idk, makes sense to me? It’s not like the US is at risk of running out of oil. The US produces more than enough oil and refined oil products for its own consumption. What it imports is mainly from...
And unless the US government steps in and effectively nationalizes the oil companies and considers local people, they will keep exporting the strategic reserve for $100+/barrel. (odd choice given that you're at war).
Idk, makes sense to me? It’s not like the US is at risk of running out of oil. The US produces more than enough oil and refined oil products for its own consumption. What it imports is mainly from Canada. What little Middle East gas imports is mainly for refineries that can’t handle sweet US crude (but even then, they can blend us crude with Canadian crude).
So there’s not much reason to keep the reserves up. On the other hand, gas exports is helping blunt the trade deficits from overall higher gas prices.
And it also is also considered help for allied countries like Japan or SK that are much more reliant on middle eastern gas, and who probably are not very happy with being dragged into this even if they wouldn’t say it publicly.
I know this is AJ's title, but the subtext is important too:
Sure maybe, though at this point I don't trust anyone in this conflict, but also no shit they're doing that and then we bomb them and then we learn that bombing people doesn't make them like us, especially when we do collateral damage.... Rinse repeat.
This may be a nihilistic swing for me though so idk.
sigh
Gas had just started to head downwards.
I mean this is awful all around but I feel like if I'm being dragged behind the truck of this administration that I can't stop... It would be nice not to have to pay so much to get dragged down the road.
As not a
Canadiannot an american and also someone who has one EV and make enough money to afford the extra money for gas in the other vehicle... I wanted to see gas increase further because I don't believe America has felt this enough yet. Maybe this is the really mean me.Y'all need the Trump variant of this stuff. Because quite frankly, it is. The strait was open before this nonsense happened.
At the end of the day I think you're right. The ones responsible either aren't the ones affected or are too dumb or brainwashed to understand why they're getting screwed.
To defend my point though, America is rotting away. Americans will either suffer acutely now and hopefully change the system/their ways or else (I believe) they will suffer a prolonged decline into a slow collapse. Which causes more suffering? Also, the rest of the world... we're all addicted to cheap oil as well and we're over-reliant on US tech. This hurt now will hopefully highlight how over-reliant we are on gas/diesel and spur some change.
I am aware of the privilege which is why I bring it up. I'm not REALLY struggling like other people are; I have to acknowledge that to some degree.
America isn't paying at the pump when I go to work tomorrow. I postponed a vet appointment for my diabetic cat and buying my own glasses until my next payday.
I am hopeful high prices will push midterm results left, but I doubt it changes anyone.
So you decide if it's mean or not.
You're also ignoring that "gas" is not just what people see at the pump.
Your groceries weren't moved by EV, they were moved by Diesel. We will be seeing the repercussions of this war for at least 2 or 3 more years if it stopped right now.
I am aware of that and yes I can afford that. I do worry more about the impact to grocery prices for everyone it affects.
I think it comes down to not wishing ill on people, for whatever reason. It rarely hurts them and mostly hurts us. And once you want the populace to suffer to spite the minority or those in power, it gets awfully murky.
We don't get more in SNAP with the cost of everything rising. My partner gets it and we are lucky it helps us stretch the budget so I'm not worried about us going hungry. It's all just luck and my anxiety leading to my stockpiling medical supplies so I can donate them to others.
I think a lot of the global fuel price-cuts is due to releasing the strategic oil reserves to stabilize prices. All the talk of a deal was to calm markets to bring down the speculative price. Materially, production is most likely at a cold stop. Even if things went back to pre-war arrangement right now it doesn't look that will even be enough to push through the slow restarting of production and then supply lines.
And unless the US government steps in and effectively nationalizes the oil companies and considers local people, they will keep exporting the strategic reserve for $100+/barrel. (odd choice given that you're at war). They know KNOC, EBN and the CNPC have an incentive to buy supply wherever they can get it. There is a world where the strategic reserve is used for it's purpose and carry people through a supply shock. But where's the money in that?
The faintest glimmer of a silver lining is that I can see this being a massive blow to gas cars and force air/cruise travel to evolve, at least outside the States. Hybrids or full EVs have become the norm in under a year where I am and we're well behind Brazil, Mexico, India and SE Asia. Even some of the recovering parts of the middle east are plastering their buildings with panels to reduce grid dependency. Pretty sure Europe, Australia and Canada will start catching up as a necessity too. Beyond that in the 15+ years it takes to start bringing more nuclear plants online, most countries could probably get the bulk of domestic users onto supplemented renewable VPP grids. It's either that or keep the risk of insane people taking the entire world hostage for a quick buck.
Sure, but the speculative price will go back up due to bombing increasing my price at the pump, meanjng idk if I make it to work through payday.
I'm not actually personally interested in the global economics at the moment. I understand it. I just don't care because a) people are dying and b) I still have to finish a stupid annual report requiring me to c) go into work.
I have solar panels, I cannot afford an electric car right now, it's on my list for the future (even though my house's electric is fucky, there's finally one set of chargers in town that cost 15 bucks a session. Idk if that's good.) I can't afford a car loan right now because I'm paying off a wheelchair van. I am delaying appointments right now while I try to add an HSA to my benefits for next year because I have to start paying my student loans again on top of everything else.
The silver linings are systemic and that isn't what I'm worried about at all. The only silver lining is if it gets this administration out of office and the Iranian lives lost are not worth that.
Idk, makes sense to me? It’s not like the US is at risk of running out of oil. The US produces more than enough oil and refined oil products for its own consumption. What it imports is mainly from Canada. What little Middle East gas imports is mainly for refineries that can’t handle sweet US crude (but even then, they can blend us crude with Canadian crude).
So there’s not much reason to keep the reserves up. On the other hand, gas exports is helping blunt the trade deficits from overall higher gas prices.
And it also is also considered help for allied countries like Japan or SK that are much more reliant on middle eastern gas, and who probably are not very happy with being dragged into this even if they wouldn’t say it publicly.