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TomSlick

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5. Trump has created a mess that must be repaired.

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 07:35 PM

5 hrs ago

The Trump attack on Iran was a disaster but given that the situation is broken, the U.S. is going to have to stop Iran from attacking shipping in the Straits. The international economy can't abide the current situation.

It's going to be expensive in US blood and treasure but it must be done. The Pottery Barn Rule applies. Trump broke it and the US has bought it.

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