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Americans are more confused about the goals of Iran war now than when it began, poll says (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

A -> US attacks Iran

B -> ???

C -> Trump cancels midterms

I'll let you speculate on B.

[–] D_C@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

B -> Profit.
Oil prices go up. Oil companies make more money. Oil companies give the corrupt more money. Profit.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Incorrect. This makes Trump and friends happy, but doesn't lead to canceled mid terms.

[–] piccolo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oil prices surge so high that the common people cant afford to drive to work and civil unrest occurs and riots break out.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Closer. I agree with the last part: civil unrest = cancelled midterms.

But I don't believe high oil prices are a sufficient trigger. I think it will be something more specific and controllable