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  1. NYC could use their support.
  2. and he said it wrong….lol
  3. Notice all the bobble heads, especially her husband behind her.
  4. Wrong. Iran wanted nukes so they could eliminate Israel. It’s not rocket science. As for being armed….my friend in Evadale and I could thwart an Iranian invasion, except that they are cowardly back fighters. I liked that the shooter at Old Dominion was killed by unarmed students. I believe they beat him to death.
  5. Taking democrats at their word….lmao….
  6. Tell us what a mid-term flip will do? Please give some valuable insight. What policies are you hoping the dems can come up with?
  7. Many moons……you read my post. Lmao.
  8. People actually think Trump would start a war for a distraction. Where do we get these people?
  9. I screen shot one of your posts many moons ago. Every time I see you post, I just pull it up. It’s about as informative. Don’t unblock me. The mid-terms usually flip. Why would anyone cry? Lmao
  10. Google: Crude oil prices peaked at an all-time high of nearly $140−$147 per barrel in July 2008 during the George W. Bush administration due to high demand and stagnant production. Prices later rose again during the Obama administration, driven by global recovery and speculative trading, sparking intense political debate over energy policies. The American Presidency Project +3 George W. Bush Era Oil Prices Price Spike: Oil prices rose steadily throughout Bush’s presidency, reaching record highs near $147 per barrel in July 2008. Causes: The 2007–08 price spike was primarily driven by strong global demand, particularly from developing nations, against stagnant world production. End of Term: As the 2008 financial crisis worsened, oil prices collapsed, with gasoline dropping to $1.85 per gallon by the time Obama took office in January 2009. The Century Foundation +3 Obama Era Oil Prices Rising Prices: Gas prices rose during the Obama administration, setting records for February 2012, which opponents blamed on insufficient domestic drilling policies. Response: In 2011, President Obama authorized the release of 30 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to counter supply disruptions. Market Factors: Proponents argued that high prices were due to global factors beyond presidential control, while critics pointed to reduced drilling on federal lands early in his term. Policy Shift: While initially opposing increased conventional drilling, the Obama administration oversaw the development of new extraction techniques and later lifted the ban on crude oil exports in his second term. Cato Institute +4 Key Takeaways Common Drivers: Both administrations faced high prices largely driven by global supply and demand imbalances, though political arguments differed on how much a president influences these prices. Political Debate: Bush's high prices were criticized for inaction, while Obama faced criticism that his policies were not sufficiently boosting domestic supply
  11. Google: As of March 2026, the Trump administration has temporarily eased certain sanctions on Russian oil shipments, specifically authorizing purchases for oil already at sea until April 11th to combat high global energy prices caused by the ongoing war in Iran . The move, described as a "narrowly tailored, short-term measure" by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aims to lower oil prices but has been criticized as a potential economic boost to Russia's war efforts. NBC News +3 Key Details on the 2026 Policy Shift: Targeted Relief: The authorization specifically allows for the sale of Russian oil currently in transit, not a complete removal of all sanctions. Economic Context: The measure was taken amidst rising energy prices, which surged over $100 a barrel following disruptions in the Middle East. Controversy and Criticism: Critics and allies have argued that this action provides a financial windfall for the Kremlin's efforts in Ukraine. Previous Actions: In a different context in 2018, the administration also eased sanctions against companies linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska
  12. We haven’t run out of bombs. Patriot defense missiles….running short, not out.
  13. Our Constitution has made this the greatest country in the history of the world. Why anyone would suggest that it’s somehow outdated or simply a piece of paper, as Obama would say, and needs to be changed for “today’s” world, don’t really know what their talking about and need to tell me which country has it better.
  14. All presidents have had problems with Iran. Do I have to list every problem? Read your history.
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