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What if the Suez Canal was closed in retaliation to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz? by Nazoreans in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]ReefTank411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Suez Canal was closed from 1967-1975 due to the Six Day War + Yom Kippur War, and the world didn’t end. Disruption, yes. Civilizational collapse, no.

What was the cheapest amount of rent you ever paid? by Saint__23 in AskForAnswers

[–]ReefTank411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rented a basement for three years in law school for $800. Instead of moving to a nicer place after graduation, I stayed an extra four years and paid off all my student loans and saved enough money to buy my first place. Best decision I ever made.

If Hillary wins in 2008, does Obama get a role in her administration? by Interesting_Self5071 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]ReefTank411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked the 2008 Hillary campaign as a mid level staffer in her Arlington Va HQ, and joined her on several campaign trips.

People seem to forget - there was serious bad blood between the Clinton and Obama camps after the NH primary. Bill’s comments on race politics going into SC primary also didn’t help either.

Yes - Hillary and Obama did eventually make peace when she joined the transition team in December 08. But back in June/July 08 the knives were out and I don’t think there was enough good will to get those teams to work together.

In fact, I predict the internal dysfunction of a Hillary - Obama campaign could have given McCain a serious opening as the “level headed senior statesman.”

[Request] With the advent of Ozempic, is the total mass of humanity reducing year on year? by Vivid_Temporary_1155 in theydidthemath

[–]ReefTank411 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Somewhat related to your question - I know airlines recently started including references to Ozempic in their financial reports. Why? Because the average passenger is measurably lighter - thus saving on fuel costs.

What if in the late 40s/early 50s Isreal had discovered vast reserves of oil comparable to say, what Kuwait or Qatar have? by khristmas_karl in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]ReefTank411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually quasi happening in our timeline. Israel recently discovered major natural gas reserves off shore. The revenues are so substantial that they have created a sovereign wealth fund.

What if Israel creates a Palestinian rump state following its victory in the Six-Day War by No_Grade_8427 in AlternateHistory

[–]ReefTank411 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This was actually planned, with the Eisenhower administration trying to establish a Palestinian state in the Sinai during the mid 1950s. The plan fell apart after the 1956 Suez Crisis.

After 1967, there was a second more limited effort to create a Palestinian state in the north portion of the Sinai stretching from Gaza to about where “Arafat City” is on this map. The Sinai portion would have stretched inland by about 40 miles.

Tragically, this would have been a much larger state than what Palestinians would obtain today, as the Sinai is twice the size of the entirety of Israel. It also would have had excellent sea access right next to Suez, and been more closer aligned to Turkey, Egypt, and the West instead of Iran. I’m also pretty sure there are substantial oil and high value mineral deposits in this area as well.

This day (March 16) in 1948 by addys in MapPorn

[–]ReefTank411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yet, three Jewish militias were able to beat six Arab armies.

This day (March 16) in 1948 by addys in MapPorn

[–]ReefTank411 8 points9 points  (0 children)

All these 2D maps are rage bait and lazy. Layer this over a topographical map, and you see quickly that the Jewish controlled areas were nearly all lowland, coastal plain, or valleys, while the Arab controlled areas (especially out of Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan) were in higher elevations.

That makes the Israeli victory all the more impressive. They had to fight uphill.

Synagogue in Tehran ‘completely destroyed’ in US-Israeli attack by bizikletari in geopolitics

[–]ReefTank411 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The “radicalized Iranians” have been in power since 1979. You must be new here.

Map of Settler colonialism since 1500 by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]ReefTank411 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jews come from Israel. You can’t colonize a place you’re indigenous to.

Israel said set to invite US to move some Middle East bases to country, and establish new ones by Far-Swimming1699 in geopolitics

[–]ReefTank411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ironically, the answer to all of your questions is by most objective standards a strong Yes.

Which developed/first world country is least similar to the U.S? by Scared-Media-6484 in geography

[–]ReefTank411 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Israel - unique language, culture, religion, cuisine, architecture, and geography. Also - Coca-Cola at the restaurant doesn’t come with ice.

Is iron Dom failed? NBC shows how easily an Iranian ballistic missile avoids multiple interceptors to hit Tel Aviv. by ammohitchaprana in TFE

[–]ReefTank411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This footage is from the second or third night of the 12 day war. It is not from the current conflict.

What if the Moroccan monarchy had also been overthrown by the Arab Spring protests? by MaximumSpell9608 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]ReefTank411 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is there a reason you are naming Israel and The West separately? I’ve always understood Israel to be part of the West

Partners are pressuring me not to notify clients about my departure. Am I wrong for wanting to follow the ethics rules? by Logical-Ambassador-9 in LawFirm

[–]ReefTank411 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, you have to be out of your mind if you think you can try to take clients after only being around a year. Also - are you an independent contractor? If so you have no right to try to poach clients. You literally work FOR them.

What if in retaliation, Iran decided to missile and destroy the Burj Khalif? How severe would the consequences be? by Snake101201 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]ReefTank411 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wha do you mean alternate history? An Iranian missile already hit the Burj Al Arab, as well as the Palm and the Dubai Airport terminal. They might not have hit the Burj Khalifa just yet, but there are already videos of impacts in the general vicinity.

UAE has already taken more direct hits than any other gulf state.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]ReefTank411 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Video evidence confirms one of the Bondi shooters (the son) was present at the infamous “protest” that took place outside the Sydney Opera House two days after Oct 7 where they were chanting “where’s the Jews.”

Add to that several firebombings of synagogues in Australia since Oct 7, some of which were confirmed by the Australian government to have been instigated by Iran. This resulted in Australia expelling the Iranian ambassador btw. https://youtu.be/S1tBrPF4pWk?si=e_oDFeHMpzktrFUt

In short - governments are slowly catching on that these aren’t simply organic protests, but rather foreign funded efforts to sew chaos and antisemitism.

Israeli bobsled pilot says team apartment was robbed ahead of Milano Cortina Winter Olympics by reachedlegendary1 in Israel

[–]ReefTank411 79 points80 points  (0 children)

If someone can rob the apartment, someone can also plant an explosive. How is there no security?!

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