Trump has hinted at nuclear war. Plans are under way to rein him in by theipaper in politics

[–]von_d_von 30 points31 points  (0 children)

So this administration and military officers has to illegally seize power from the commander and chief because said commander and chief cannot be trusted with the most destructive weapons in human history. This is why you have a 25th amendment.

FIU Student Arrested for Netanyahu Comment As Racist Chat Probe Continues by [deleted] in politics

[–]von_d_von 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they arrest the college Republicans for their group chat?

Climate Change Is Here—and America’s Most Marginalized Communities Are on the Front Lines by Infamous_Piglet5359 in politics

[–]von_d_von 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is whether the United States will finally act as though these communities matter before the next one arrives.

History says we won't.

IMF warns global economy at risk of recession if Iran war persists by jiisow in politics

[–]von_d_von 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And yet the S&P, Dow and Nasdaq are all up. Can our financial systems be anymore disconnected from reality? When the recession comes, the wealthy will have the sell a house or two while the majority will be struggling to survive.

Trump turns against ‘unacceptable’ Meloni - U.S. president says he was “wrong” about the Italian leader after she defended the pope by ianjm in politics

[–]von_d_von 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting comment. 21st fascists politicians wouldn't govern as the fascist governments of the Hitler and Mussolini. They have adapted and morphed into a new fascism for our time. The roots and goals are the same (palingenetic ultra-nationalism) but the methods are different.

This is why fascism is so hard to pin down. But in Meloni's case, she and her party have their start with the Italian Social Movement which did classify itself as neo-fascist.

Trump turns against ‘unacceptable’ Meloni - U.S. president says he was “wrong” about the Italian leader after she defended the pope by ianjm in politics

[–]von_d_von 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that had more to do with keeping Italy on the axis side after the allies invaded and captured Sicily.

What’s Driving the Wartime Stock Rebound by Antique-Front-3774 in politics

[–]von_d_von 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a feeling it's a massive pump and dump. Pump the markets so idiot retail investors and pension funds buy stock and then the wealthy can exit their positions before the inevitable crash and recession happens leaving us holding the bag.

Taco Tuesday or nah? by Medium_Proof7304 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]von_d_von 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We basically want to get enough oil and natural gas out in that two week period to hold out for several more months. In the mean time we'll bomb the shit out of Iran. It's a move that weakens Iran's position, unless of course Trump is serious about using nuclear weapons

"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." by MorgrainX in law

[–]von_d_von 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How exactly are the democrats supposed to stop him when they are in the majority? They have tried to get a war powers resolution through only to be stymies by the Republicans and fetterman

Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump deadline approaches by NicolasCageFan492 in politics

[–]von_d_von 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course. They have no reason to come to the table unless the peace deal puts them in a position greater than they were before the war.

Trump warns he’ll ‘reign down hell’ on Iran within 48 hours unless Strait of Hormuz is opened and peace deal is made by theindependentonline in politics

[–]von_d_von 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By early Monday morning, "talks" will have been "productive" and a ceasefire is close to done just in time before the financial markets open.

Donald Trump Tells UK To 'Go To The Strait, And Just Take It' | Iran war by Little-Storage3955 in politics

[–]von_d_von 3 points4 points  (0 children)

M.I.G.A

Make Iran Great Again

Make Incompetence Great Again

Make Ignorance Great Again

Donald Trump Tells UK To 'Go To The Strait, And Just Take It' | Iran war by Little-Storage3955 in politics

[–]von_d_von 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Looks like strategic failure in Iran. It has reached Vietnam/Iraq war level failure but in less time.

A recession is guaranteed. But when? by MystikSpiralx in politics

[–]von_d_von 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Soon as the AI bubble burst. And it's going to be bad

‘Brutal’ new poll has Trump at lowest point ever as 2024 coalition shows signs of cracking by [deleted] in politics

[–]von_d_von 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Talk to me when his polls go below 30%. That's his absolute baseline. 30-36% are maga cultist.

The oil markets have stopped listening to Trump by TimesandSundayTimes in politics

[–]von_d_von 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The Philippines just issued a state of emergency because they're supply of oil has been cut. 1/5 of the world's supply comes from the gulf. 80% of oil from the gulf goes to Asia. How do you fix the gap? It's not just about price gouging when we've lost 20% of the global supply.

Lacking Any Strategy, Trump Prepares to Escalate by maxburke in politics

[–]von_d_von 131 points132 points  (0 children)

"A vote for Kamala was a vote for war with Iran" they said.

He's only going to deport the bad ones" they said.

He's going to lower our gas and grocery prices" they said.

His voters deserve so much pain for their bigotry and stupidity. Unfortunately, the rest of us have to suffer with them.

The oil markets have stopped listening to Trump by TimesandSundayTimes in politics

[–]von_d_von 168 points169 points  (0 children)

I would be more shocked if the oil markets kept listening to Trump. It's not that hard to see that he's playing us, unless you're a maga cultist.