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Artemis · 4w
Supposedly the US will start their "blockade" of the Strait today. Let's see how it goes & how long it lasts. Time for an enormous game of "chicken". I'm so tired.
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I still don't believe this thing where Trump says he'll have the Navy chase down & "interdict" anyone who pays a toll to Iran to cross the Strait (especially because they have no way of knowing if a toll is paid), but ordering some ships to just sit out there & wait IS within the realm of what Donald can actually accomplish.

So..."chicken" it is. It increases uncertainty & makes everyone feel less safe while accomplishing nothing. Okay...
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Artemis · 4w
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe they'll open fire on a French ship or something & properly start WW3. Spouse is ex-Navy & doesn't see that happening, but I guess technically it's impossible to know. Anything can happen. I'm going to try to get work done & not worry about all the posturing. If something une...