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[-] radio_free_asgarthr@hexbear.net 26 points 2 months ago

I don't even understand this. Is this just cope?

"Actually, it is fine that the oil is staying in the Gulf. I didn't want it on the market anyway!"

[-] rubber_chicken@hexbear.net 12 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I think he thinks that (a) he's already won and now gets to decide what to do with Iran's resources and that (b) previous presidents (weak!) in the same position let the vanquished maintain control over their resources. He's selling "US keeps the oil" to his base. Bro thinks he invented imperialism.

Edit: added "what to do"