So Here We Go - Via Truth Social, the US Military attacked an Iranian Ship & confiscated it - Time to Stock up on the Stock Ups, aka what will Monday bring?

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Biotic101@reddit

The problem with such predictions is, that nowadays the markets are driven by the desire of the big players to make money and no longer (always) by fair value and common sense. It seems lucrative for them to flush out (over)leveraged players.

That makes it so hard for the average Joe. The big players have deep pockets and have all the insights and insider info.

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Big_Fortune_4574@reddit

Who cares what the stock market is doing, it has nothing to do with prepping. There are real physical shortages coming down the pipe.

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thismightbetheway2@reddit

Like?

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GaK_Icculus@reddit

The 500+ million barrels of oil that hasn’t made it to market over the past 6 weeks for starters- Helium, nitrates, aluminum

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thismightbetheway2@reddit

I'm honestly curious on what would be wise to stock up on.

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HomoExtinctisus@reddit

Whatever you're short on.

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Yashkamr@reddit

Tomatoes for one. They're already historically high in price. Many restaurants are not getting their orders filled because it's $100+ for a 25# box. Go check out some of the restaurant subs.

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AccordingBiscotti600@reddit

you're missing the point.

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Big_Fortune_4574@reddit

I am redefining the point

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hera-fawcett@reddit

when the majority of actions have a large pre move and post move of money in the markets, its ez to see that, in some ways, the market still has information to give.

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HummousTahini@reddit

A good explanation on how Greenland, Ukraine, and Iran/the Strait of Hormuz all fit together:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nt1CgQsgpI

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HurtPillow@reddit

This is everything. I thought all those countries aren't arbitrary. Now I know.

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eat_my_ass_n_balls@reddit

Interesting way of saying “late stage capitalism”

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DontRememberOldPass@reddit

The 125th anniversary of calling everything you don’t like “late stage capitalism” is coming up next year.

Stop trying to edgy and cool and recognize that you are fundamentally part of the problem. By dismissing cronyism and corruption as simply an economic policy you are doing exactly what helps the elites the most - framing the problem as inherently required for us to have a functioning society.

I understand that a quirky punchline allows you to vent without going through the difficult work of critical thinking about causes and solutions, but don’t encourage others to throw in the towel too.

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dunkslapper@reddit

Yes, criticism is surely the way to get people motivated to support your cause

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Worshipme988@reddit

Its been proven that even when people are presented with information, data and facts at odds with their opinion, they dont update their understanding of the topic.

So be as petty as youd like DontRemember….

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MidSinglesInYourArea@reddit

I mean, that critique only holds if you think that capitalism is "inherently required for us to have a functioning society" which I would wager the person you're replying to does not believe.

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Soggy-Invite-2787@reddit

What other subs are posting about the air movements?

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Biotic101@reddit

I just saw it was posted here as well.

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Soggy-Invite-2787@reddit

Ah okay, just wanted to make sure im aware of other subs that track this kind of stuff

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Playful_Possible_379@reddit

That's their goal. Look at the chaos it sows.

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Alternative-End-5079@reddit

It’s so bizarre.

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Rednuht0@reddit

Monday? Time to stock up on... stocks and oil shorts for when we get 'truths' about peace talks and declaring victory, and the end of the war again as soon as the kids and rich friends have their trades in.

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LankyGuitar6528@reddit

Welp... that was wild. Just came back from costco. I guess you guys shop at the same one I was at? Hooolllly crap was it busy. Palates of cans, soup, rice, beans... going going... and dog food. Who the hell knew that would go so fast? Big empty spots where the dog food should be.

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StarsFaithful@reddit (OP)

If you are willing, what state are you located in and what time of day were you at Costco?

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LankyGuitar6528@reddit

This was Calgary Canada. But it's not all dog sled races, hocky and curling up here. We actually do get news. A few of us are paying attention.

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midsumernighttts@reddit

Nothing. Trump is too scared to do anything. Just stop listening to him at this point

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epsteinwasmurdered2@reddit

Destroying a foreign country’s entire navy is nothing?

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Fit_Context_6064@reddit

sell, sell sell

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epsteinwasmurdered2@reddit

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Ornery-Sheepherder74@reddit

At this point the only thing that catches my attention is the involvement of other global actors or a nuclear weapon. I’m too tired to care about anything else, sadly

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One-Employment3759@reddit

Also if anyone shouts "it finally happened everyone!"

Because we all know what that thing will be, and it will feel so cathartic.

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TehSeksyManz@reddit

Yeah, I'm fucking exhausted.

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Salt_Sir2599@reddit

That’s the point. They want everyone to stop caring.

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ZixfromthaStix@reddit

Nobody is saying they’ve stopped caring. But speaking personally I’ve been anxious non-stop for 3 weeks straight. My stomach is starting to hurt regularly and my sleep is affected. I’m irritable and scared leading to more frequent lashing out.

I care. But the thing is the shit is spiraling so fast now that I’ve had to adapt my goals.

I’ve given up on American society. I hope we pull through but I’m expecting rolling brownouts leading to a grid collapse situation. Nothing I’ve read from any industry or subject matter expert has given me any hope for what is happening and what will follow.

I no longer care about the legacy of this country. Our future is as dark if not steadily worse than the history. At this time I can only afford to care for my friends, family, and neighbors.

I care about surviving, and I don’t mean struggling to live either. Homestead style. But not nearly as modern or connected as a luxury “choice” homestead…

I think all Americans are going to need to adapt to some level of homestead life in the next decade, save for the best of the best traders or craftspeople who can keep larger towns alive.

I just don’t have the energy or time to have hope that the situation will get better before it’s worse.

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itsavibe-@reddit

We know

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ConsiderationOk614@reddit

Imagine if people had just paid attention to politics instead of taking them for granted lmao population on average is cognitively inhibited & propaganda has created an entire alternative reality that isn’t just in the corners of forums but emanating from the WH

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Toruk-Makto44@reddit

This is similar to something my fiancée and I were talking about recently, we’re both 25, college educated and have always been curious as to why politics were seen as “taboo conversation” at any point in time (when we were children and our parents never talked about politics with their friends), it makes no sense to us. Just like today, we’re like “the topic is whether or not all American children, regardless of their home income, deserve to be offered free meals with our tax dollars” that is so far from something that should divide people I don’t even know where to start, and yet that has divided to many.

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Traditional-Emu-6344@reddit

Same here.

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Ellecram@reddit

What can any of us do anyways?

I've got enough to deal with just managing to survive.

I check the news everyday and I am exhausted from it all.

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Salt_Sir2599@reddit

I agree. It’s maddening.

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TehSeksyManz@reddit

Oh, I know. Flood the zone, as Steve Bannon said. (I despise that motherfucker, by the way)

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ZixfromthaStix@reddit

How about latest SS flavored secret police just released today?

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No_Possible_7108@reddit

Hate to do this to you but he is threatening to glass the entire country again, so nukes may or may not be on the table.

Of course, at this point there is a good chance he is also just playing the market again so who tf knows

https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-blow-up-iran

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Malcolm_Morin@reddit

He's doing it the exact same way he did it two weeks ago. Threaten to destroy Iran, then two hours before the deadline, suddenly they made a deal and agreed to something that Iran never actually agreed to.

Then two weeks later, he'll do it all again.

The only way anything different happens is when it happens.

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No_Possible_7108@reddit

Hard to believe we are only a year and a couple months into his second term

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PurpleCableNetworker@reddit

I can’t wait for the mid terms so the power dynamics changes and we can finally stop this non sense.

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Malcolm_Morin@reddit

Assuming they don't simply ignore the results and continue to run the government as is.

And people are so neutered now, they'll let it happen thinking weekend protests will fix it.

The only way things change is if Trump is quite literally dragged out of the White House by the military.

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InDirectX4000@reddit

He doesn’t need nukes to blow up the whole country. In the Korean war the US destroyed up to 90% of North Korea’s buildngs using only conventional bombs. The confirmed JDAM (precision conventional bomb) stockpile the US has is confirmed to be enough to blow up at least 11% of Iran’s buildings. With dumb gravity bombs (which the US would use in this kind of campaign) they can probably blow up the majority of Iran.

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No_Possible_7108@reddit

Thanks for the explanation, I don't really have any prior knowledge of bombs and stuff other nukes = really bad.

I really hope he is just doing the usual market manipulation crap

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itsavibe-@reddit

U.S would be barred from diplomacy with the rest of the world

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are-e-el@reddit

He does this to pump up Barron's net worth

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itsavibe-@reddit

Likely wants to hand the throne down to Barron when he’s “done”

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Assilly@reddit

I feel like this is trumps exact play on everything. Flood the news cycle with bs so people tune out.

But that gives kind of a lot credit to him and his team so idk

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TeaSea5699@reddit

I am seeing on reels/TT that the military leaders forced him out of the room during planning to rescue that downed pilot due to fears he would botch it with his loud mouth. If true that gives me the impression he doesnt actually have full control for that nuke button. Big if though.

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kingofhearts778@reddit

I have long thought whomever is in charge of coordinating getting him the football would do everything to delay and re-direct.

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claimstoknowpeople@reddit

I think the primary thing we'll see from this (other than higher gas prices) will be more expensive food due to fertilizer prices, but that's some months out. Still might be worth checking your stock of rice and beans and imperishables now.

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KateMacDonaldArts@reddit

Months out? You realize the trucks moving fruits and vegetables require gas, right?

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Blueporch@reddit

Good year to plant a garden

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Clear-Search1129@reddit

And start composting

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missbwith2boys@reddit

Garden ✅ Compost system ✅ Chickens ✅ Canning supplies ✅

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Blueporch@reddit

That’s how my grandparents raised 7 kids during The Great Depression

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xZany@reddit

How would I store these with apartment living?

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missbwith2boys@reddit

It’s tough!

Some ideas are out there, like bottom of closet or under bed, or behind the couch.

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hera-fawcett@reddit

medicine is already being hit hard and will continue to double down. same w tech.

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Traditional-Emu-6344@reddit

Literally just was in our kitchen and noticed that our rice supply is low. Definitely grabbing a bag (and an extra one) on my next store run

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Cottager_Northeast@reddit

Monday will bring excuses. Tuesday will bring a TACO.

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Salty_Celebration435@reddit

The Trojan Horse

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RedditMadeName@reddit

I'm obviously not a stock market expert but with all this volatility I'm surprised the markets haven't crashed yet.

(I hope I did not just jinx anything.)

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bradreputation@reddit

Even if there are no other factors to increase inflation, panic buying is actually enough to fuel inflation. Not saying it’s not warranted, just a shitty situation all around.

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No_Direction6688@reddit

Let it all collapse. Let the Military Industrial Complex collapse. Let the entire Wall Street financial system collapse too.

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throwawayt44c@reddit

There won't be anyone to lift the people up who need it.

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Secret_Cat_2793@reddit

So you're one of those idiots who think that you're the only one who survives Armageddon. I presume you think you'll be the only one raptured when Jesus calls. Smh

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Capital_Sherbet_6507@reddit

Vinegar. I'm stocking up on vinegar. Wife asked me to bring a jug from storage to the kitchen, and I was *shocked* to see it was the last jug. I'm not facing the end times with a dirty tea kettle. Heading to walmart to grab 4 gallons.

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Miserable_Ask3975@reddit

Lmao. Stock up because a tanker was seized?

Calm down a bit

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MentalDisintegrat1on@reddit

If I knew someone was taking one of my ships I would load it with explosives and set it off when they took it ( whoops gas leak)

I'm sure this is an absolutely terrible idea for multiple reasons so thankfully I don't have a ship or anyone that wants to take it.

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Traditional-Handle83@reddit

Thats called a trojan horse

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StarsFaithful@reddit (OP)

A Master & Commander moment?

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NotDinahShore@reddit

The war will rage on and the stock market is likely to continue climbing. If it dips, it will be bought. Life in the US will go on as if nothing is happening (the exception being families of service members, who no doubt living with much heightened anxiety).

I haven’t come across a single person here in the US who has any interest in, much less anxiety about, the war with Iran. Which is crazy to me, but there you have it.

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HabaneroShits@reddit

Short video released by CENTCOM

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/563053/us-forces-disable-vessel-attempting-enter-iranian-port-violate-blockade

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catcrapmakesmevomit@reddit

Monday will bring us the 4/20 vibes

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Surfer_Rick@reddit

4 power stations / 20 tankers on fire

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FraggleRockYaFaceOff@reddit

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syynapt1k@reddit

This is not that significant in the grand scheme of everything happening over there.

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StarsFaithful@reddit (OP)

Please tell me the things you think are the most significant. I thought this was notable because now it's wait-and-see on retaliation strikes against the US military and/or interests?

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AntiSonOfBitchamajig@reddit

I'm still considering the sulfuric acid issues and how that plays into the metals markets.

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SharperSpork@reddit

As in copper?

I recall reading about chaos from lack of naphtha and I think it was helium supplies, but that’s a first I’ve heard abut sulfuric acid being impacted…

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Sinister_m71@reddit

Helium is actually a big player considering it’s medical use.

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tigerdogbearcat@reddit

And helium is a critical requirement for the etching steps in the production of integrated circuits and advanced chips.

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grahamfiend2@reddit

I personally am still hopeful for a peace deal in due time. Each side is currently increasing their bargaining position by flexing the power they have.

Will it happen tomorrow? Probably not. Maybe in a few weeks after several more incidents and ceasefire violations.

PS - my crackpot theory is that Trump didn’t send Vance to this next round of alleged talks because he thinks there is a higher chance of success and doesn’t want Vance to get the credit.

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