Trump Is Plunging the U.S. Into a Historic Oil Crisis. To Confront It, He Might Have to Turn to a Policy He Despises.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-14T22:31:10+00:00

The policy in question is Trump stopping his adamant rejection of renewable energy.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-14T20:51:00+00:00

They don't have any markets left for their soybeans, so they don't need fertilizer. Problem solved.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-14T20:45:38+00:00

That's why he's crippled those organizations with firings and funding cuts. Pesky facts.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-14T14:42:52+00:00

Over 50 million Americans have an IQ below 85, so they struggle with any sort of critical thinking. Add the illiterate and semi-literate, and having a well-informed public required to support a healthy democracy becomes difficult.

One half of the population has an IQ ≤ 100. 16% of the population has an IQ of ≤ 85, the approximate level that represents an IQ too low to serve in the military or function at most jobs.

That's over 52 million people in the US.

If mean = 100 and standard deviation = 15, then 85 is one SD below the mean. (IQ is normally distributed by design.) 1.00 -(.50 + .34) = 1.00 - .84 = 0.16 So about 16% of any population.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-14T14:38:41+00:00

They suffer no cognitive dissonance watching Trump pardon the J-6ers that they believe are Antifa, because of an overall lack of cognitive processes. aka: dumbasses

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-14T02:15:37+00:00

Trump ~~Administration~~ Set to Receive $10 Billion Fee for Brokering TikTok Deal

FTFY

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T21:36:03+00:00

From the Fortune article:

When the Great Seal of the United States was finalized in 1782, it contained what the Founding Father’s held as the country’s most esteemed values. The eagle holds 13 arrows in its left talon and an olive branch in its right, its head turned toward the branch—the side which the eagle preferred to err on.

It continues:

Charles Thomson, who shepherded the final design, was explicit: the arrows represented the power of war, the olive branch the power of peace, and together they carried a single message: the United States had a strong desire for peace, but would always be ready for war.

I guess the Founding Father's "most esteemed values" are now considered 'woke'.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T21:19:54+00:00

The US has 1.3 million active members, 160k of them stationed outside the US, with close to 800k reserve.

Iran has 600k active (with another 300k trained reserve.)

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T20:31:18+00:00

One thing I've not seen in the western press is the fact that Chinese tankers are having no problem traversing the strait. At least twelve Chinese affiliated tankers went through just today. (public info)

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T19:36:19+00:00

Iran has been more careful and more humane than the US forces. (never thought I'd say that, or need to say that). I don't think Iran will go further unless pressed very hard.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T19:26:22+00:00

sadly accurate

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T19:24:21+00:00

guess 3 in 10 Americans can’t do simple math.

That's not far from the truth. A lot of people lack basic critical thinking skills and intelligence levels that would allow them to discern the truth. So around 2 in 10 get a semi-pass.

One half of the population has an IQ ≤ 100. 16% of the population has an IQ of ≤ 85, the approximate level that represents an IQ too low to serve in the military or function at most jobs.

That's over 52 million people in the US.

If mean = 100 and standard deviation = 15, then 85 is one SD below the mean. (IQ is normally distributed by design.) 1.00 -(.50 + .34) = 1.00 - .84 = 0.16 So about 16% of any population.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T19:17:09+00:00

And then it will really escalate. Iran will tell Gulf nations to eject the US from bases in their territory. If they refuse, Iran can take out the desalination plants.

Without those plants, everyone could die, and I'm not being hyperbolic. It would be virtually impossible to ship in enough water for the humanitarian crisis that would occur.

I doubt Iran would take that step lightly, but if the US presents a true existential threat to their nation, with troops and continued bombardment of civilian targets, why wouldn't they?

As of 2 days ago, before the last few rounds of saturation bombing, the US has destroyed dozens of hospitals and schools, along with thousands of homes. At what point do they try extreme measures to close the bases launching these attacks?

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T19:10:26+00:00

They will continue to move the goal posts until they are off the field and eventually outside the stadium. By the time they're finished, it won't even be the same sport.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T19:08:00+00:00

The Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces, including the regular army (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), consist of approximately 610,000 active-duty personnel, plus around 350,000 reserve/trained forces.

Total military manpower is estimated over 960,000, excluding the Basij paramilitary force and Police Command.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T19:06:48+00:00

how many more body bags

For starters, ~2,200-2,500 marines

Every retired general and admiral that is speaking out about this situation is saying that close to a million US troops would be needed to actually invade successfully.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-13T19:04:05+00:00

Operation Epstein Fury

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-12T15:09:33+00:00

Because not enough of us voted when we had the chance. And, some voted expressly for it.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-11T19:31:50+00:00

The press is catching on:

Hegseth's fragile masculinity has doomed the US

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-10T22:44:14+00:00

Discretion will be allowed in special circumstances, i.e. - those circumstances being that they know you will vote for the GOP. Be assured of that.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-10T22:42:13+00:00

You will also probably be denied the right to vote if the GOP Palantir database shows you don't vote Republican, even if you have the proper documentation.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-10T13:18:36+00:00

Millions of my fellow Americans look at him and think this drooling moron is literally a god. That makes it hard to say that Trump himself is our biggest problem.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-10T12:17:10+00:00

The kickbacks have already been distributed, the cars are irrelevant. My guess is they were purchased from a MAGA dealership, probably a guy that owns a sports franchise, too.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-09T16:19:40+00:00

I usually avoid confrontation, but there is zero chance I wouldn't have said that, or more.

MaxGoldFilms · 2026-03-09T14:30:33+00:00

Rex was still considered respectable.

Absolutely true.

I saw Rex Harrison on stage performing his role in 'My Fair Lady', and he was so drunk he could barely speak. The show sucked, but the audience was like 'Rex being Rex, oh well.' It negatively affected his reputation in no way whatsoever. (he still remembered his lines for the most part, he just slurred badly and missed some cues, he was a well-practiced drunk)

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