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> This chokepoint means that Iran has had the opportunity to disrupt the world's energy supply. So this is a war to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hor
by MrBuddyCasino 6mo ago
> This chokepoint means that Iran has had the opportunity to disrupt the world's energy supply.
So this is a war to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, which made Iran close the Strait of Hormuz for the very first time ever, did I get this right.
- rabidonrails 6mo agoI'm not sure I understand your argument - you seem to have proven my point. They always could close the Strait and they eventually did. In this case the US is already energy independent and could absorb the shock.
- MrBuddyCasino 6mo ago[flagged]
- leereeves 6mo agoI'm not Jewish or even a fan of Israel, but I think "you‘d have to engage in very motivated reasoning" to not get that this war started a long time ago. The recent hostilities are just one small part of it. Everyone shares some of the blame. And Iran has sponsored many attacks on Israel.
- MrBuddyCasino 6mo agoThe war started recently, the conflict since thousands of years or the late 19th century, depending on how you count. The „both sides are a little naughty“ is appropriate for a kindergarten teacher, not historical analysis.
- leereeves 6mo ago> The „both sides are a little naughty“ is appropriate for a kindergarten teacher, not historical analysis. "A little naughty"?? Iran sponsored the killing of thousands of Israelis (and attempts to kill many more), even if they never had the courage to carry out the attacks themselves.
- MrBuddyCasino 6mo agoIts not about the severity of the deeds, but the avoidance of judgement.
- leereeves 6mo agoWhat judgement did the leaders of Iran face before the recent attacks that you oppose? Unfortunately the sanctions mostly affected the common people, so I think direct attacks on government leaders are preferable.
- MrBuddyCasino 6mo ago> What judgement did the leaders of Iran face before the recent attacks that you oppose? None that I know of.