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TexasTowelie

(127,302 posts)
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 06:23 AM 4 hrs ago

This is Very Bad - Joe Blogs



The war in Iran is escalating — and the global economic impact is getting worse.

In this video, I break down the latest developments, including missile strikes on aluminium production, the entry of the Yemeni Houthis into the conflict, and growing risks to critical global shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

We’re now seeing disruption not just to oil and gas, but to supply chains, metals, and global trade flows. At the same time, reports suggest the US may be preparing for potential ground operations, raising the risk of a longer and more dangerous conflict.

Despite claims that the war is nearing an end, the reality on the ground looks very different — with escalating tensions, expanding conflict zones, and increasing pressure on the global economy.

Higher energy prices, shipping disruption, and supply shortages could all feed into rising inflation, forcing central banks to rethink interest rate cuts and increasing the risk of a global slowdown — or even recession.

This situation is developing rapidly — and the economic consequences could be significant.
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Skittles

(171,679 posts)
1. November feels so very, very far away
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 06:37 AM
4 hrs ago

and for the life of me I don't understand why repukes still line up to suck off Trump - seriously, WHAT will it take to make them act on behalf of AMERICA and WE THE PEOPLE???

Lonestarblue

(13,470 posts)
2. They will never reject Trump because he supports their fixation that they are the only people who matter.
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 07:44 AM
2 hrs ago

Trump supporters reject rights for everyone but themselves and see people like us as enemies who need to be eliminated so they can have their perfect country.

LymphocyteLover

(9,835 posts)
4. a completely sickening ideology and completely opposite of the teachings of Christ even as they call themselves
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 08:32 AM
2 hrs ago

Christians

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