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Oh boy. Mid-East tensions have been further stoked by president Trump’s recent characterization of the US naval blockade as a “very profitable business.” “We took over the cargo. Took over the oil, a very profitable business. Who would have thought, we’re sort of like pirates, but we’re not playing games,” Trump said at an event in the US state of Florida on Saturday. Sort of like pirates. Meet the world’s most powerful leader. And he’s all ours. Tehran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs seized on the remarks, labelling them a “damning admission of piracy”. Will y’all ever fess up and admit the US naval blockade of Iran has backfired and is making the situation worse? Do you share the belief that the US naval blockade is a “very profitable business”? When does playing the ‘madman’ strategy become just being an actual madman? Do you trust the president’s judgement and negotiating skills to solve the Iran conflict? Do you think Pete Hegseth has the judgement, skills, and background to command the US military in this situation? Or any situation? How is any solution expected to be made when remarks are made daily that cast doubt on, and usually refute, pronouncements of progress being made? Do you know the actual plan to end this insanity with Iran? Doubtful. Sometimes chaos is just chaos. But you continue to support the charade. News flash…we don’t believe any of it. And it’s doubtful you do either. And that may be a judgement error you live to regret. If you don’t already.