Possible WW3 thread

[Pete]

I’ve often wondered what would happen if we just made our own iron dome, camped our fleet around our coasts and let the world do its thing elsewhere. No one would mess with the bull/eagle or they would get the horns/talons.

Isolationism is not a good thing. We've tried it before. You do realize that the U.S. Navy facilitates international commerce around the globe, right?

 Ut what do you think would happen?

Hyper inflation would result from isolationism. Think $2K for a tv that costs $200 today.

[Pete]

What’s the death toll in Gaza, Pete?


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Very bad, though Israel is arguing that a 1:1 combatant to civilian death ratio exists. Definitely disputed by Al Jazeera.

Conservative Jews love the crap out of war.

[nicname]

So what you’re telling me is we have to spend hundreds of trillions of dollars per year, many time more than anyone else spends, to galavant around the globe, putting troops and ships and whatever everywhere, meddle politically and militarily on basically every continent, to keep the cost of big screen tvs down?

Interesting.

[Spracne]

So what you’re telling me is we have to spend hundreds of trillions of dollars per year, many time more than anyone else spends, to galavant around the globe, putting troops and ships and whatever everywhere, meddle politically and militarily on basically every continent, to keep the cost of big screen tvs down?

Interesting.

Hundreds of trillions?

[nicname]

Billions, whatever. An astronomical and ridiculous number.

[nicname]

And what does military intervention and whatnot have to do with it? US companies can by TVs produced thru near slave labor (we shouldn’t), and sell them to americans either way.

[Pete]

And what does military intervention and whatnot have to do with it? US companies can by TVs produced thru near slave labor (we shouldn’t), and sell them to americans either way.

I’m not saying it’s right, but our standard of living (the prices we pay for things, the performance of our markets, etc.) depends upon our military power.

Also, the only reason we can spend on a deficit is because of our military might.


Anyone who wants to drastically slash our military and wall ourselves off from the world better not bitch when you cannot afford new cars and homes, and can’t retire before 70.  Again,  I’m not saying those things are required for a happy life, but I think loads of people on the left and libertarians are naive.

[nicname]

And what does military intervention and whatnot have to do with it? US companies can by TVs produced thru near slave labor (we shouldn’t), and sell them to americans either way.

I’m not saying it’s right, but our standard of living (the prices we pay for things, the performance of our markets, etc.) depends upon our military power.

Also, the only reason we can spend on a deficit is because of our military might.


Anyone who wants to drastically slash our military and wall ourselves off from the world better not bitch when you cannot afford new cars and homes, and can’t retire before 70.  Again,  I’m not saying those things are required for a happy life, but I think loads of people on the left and libertarians are naive.

Most people can’t afford new cars or retire before 70 as it is my man. No one is suggesting walling the US off from the world. Buying and selling would be just fine without a massive worldwide military apparatus.

[Pete]

And what does military intervention and whatnot have to do with it? US companies can by TVs produced thru near slave labor (we shouldn’t), and sell them to americans either way.

I’m not saying it’s right, but our standard of living (the prices we pay for things, the performance of our markets, etc.) depends upon our military power.

Also, the only reason we can spend on a deficit is because of our military might.


Anyone who wants to drastically slash our military and wall ourselves off from the world better not bitch when you cannot afford new cars and homes, and can’t retire before 70.  Again,  I’m not saying those things are required for a happy life, but I think loads of people on the left and libertarians are naive.

Most people can’t afford new cars or retire before 70 as it is my man. No one is suggesting walling the US off from the world. Buying and selling would be just fine without a massive worldwide military apparatus.

To answer the question, I think we need more info on how much trade prices (and tariffs) are impacted by our military protection or threat. Do we get better deals because we prevent piracy and quash rebellions against our favored provider of goods?

How much of our prices on shipping are inflicted by our military might?  Do we get better prices?

If the above influenced prices and demand for goods purchased in dollars, and/or harmed our export ability, then would happen to the dollar if we had a 5% or 10% or 20% drop in global demand for dollars?

I suppose over time if the dollar was weak we’d build up our own manufacturing, but that might take a good chunk of years.

[Pete]

Also, in KS people can afford homes and cars. I realize that KS doesn’t represent the majority of the US tho.

[nicname]

I should add that a lot more people probably could retire by 70, but want to live a more luxurious lifestyle than necessary.

[Pete]

I should add that a lot more people probably could retire by 70, but want to live a more luxurious lifestyle than necessary.

I agree. With no travel and a Midwest home, it’s more accessible.

[Skipper44]

if we don't want to be the world police China is happy to take the job

[sys]

it's pretty cool that sa and jordan helped shoot down the iranian attack.

[Sandstone Outcropping]

https://twitter.com/RealCandaceO/status/1779624053252243862

[wetwillie]

it's pretty cool that sa and jordan helped shoot down the iranian attack.

Common ground ME edition

[waks]

I'm sure this will play out like all the geniuses on this board said about Russia and Ukraine.  Pretty sure dugout and SD said that war between those two would be fleeting. Ukraine would mop the floor with 'old' Russia.  I'd love to hear the analysis on this one..

Maga/russia/iran triad is big mad today that our leftovers win again.  Sucks to suck (yet again).

Pinnacle Team Locked and Loaded aka The MAGA Blasters posting right here

Focused on the fact it was state of the art missiles designed in the United States and platforms such as the most expensive weapons system in world history defeating some propeller driven drones and low end ballistic missiles.

While completely ignoring that Pedo Pete and Blinks have helped drive the world closer to World War III then ever before.

1000% #onbrand   

Wait, which one is Pedo Pete?

[sonofdaxjones]

Pedo Pete and Blinks not carrying much clout? (As expected)


Stay tuned

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/15/israel-iran-attack-missiles-retaliation

[star seed 7]

oops

Israel abandoned the option of launching a retaliatory strike on Iranian territory following a Saturday phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden, The New York Times reported on Sunday, citing officials in Jerusalem.

According to the Times, the decision was made in part because the Iranian drone and missile attacks “caused relatively minor damage.”

Biden reportedly told Netanyahu during the call that his administration would not support offensive action against the regime in Tehran.

[Cire]

bIdEn iSn'T bAcKiNg oUr aLlIeS!

[sonofdaxjones]

No link as usual 

[sonofdaxjones]

I know #blueanongE weirdly believes everything that #blueanongE political leaders tell them to believe, because they are an extremely simple brained people that are easily manipulated.

But sometimes politicians say things so as to try and slow down events like we saw at the O'Hare Airport in Chicago today.

[star seed 7]

the source is literally in the quote dax

[sonofdaxjones]

Why can't you link the whole article?

I also laugh at the fact that you are perpetually confused by this "?"  

[star seed 7]

are you declaring fake news or tapping out? your posts give conflicting intent