TulsaSooner78

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I’m inclined tonight to go to a middle or lower middle area, find the nearest gas station, and hurl invectives at the overweight “struggling families” who just betrayed Iranian people. I will flip them the largest bird ever

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Awesome melt! Will read again.

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BREAKING: Iran says the US has agreed to permanently hand over the Strait of Hormuz to Iran under their full sovereign authority, with Iran collecting tolls called "service fees" from all commercial ships after a 60-day waiver period. The opening is planned for Friday, after the signing, per Fars.

With pre-war Hormuz traffic at 30,000 vessels and 7.6 billion barrels of oil per year, this could generate $10+ billion in annual revenue for Iran, and comes on top of the $300 billion in reconstruction funds directly sent to Iran.

This also directly contradicts Trump's claim of a "toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz" under no fees.

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Iranian Mehr News Agency has published the supposed 14 clauses of the MOU

$12 billion of Iran's frozen funds to be released before negotiations begin, with another $12 billion during the 60-day final negotiation window.
Oil and petrochemical sanctions suspended.
Full naval blockade lifted within 30 days.

The U.S. commits to non-interference in Iranian affairs, withdrawal of forces from around Iran, and no new sanctions or force deployments during negotiations.
An immediate ceasefire is required on all fronts, including Lebanon.
The Strait of Hormuz reopens within 30 days under Iranian arrangements.

Iran reaffirms its NPT commitment not to produce nuclear weapons.
A 60-day window is set to negotiate a final deal covering nuclear issues and full sanctions removal.

The U.S. and allies must also present reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion.

Iran's missile program and support for resistance groups are removed from the agenda entirely.

No final negotiations begin until the $12 billion is released, oil sanctions are suspended, and the blockade is lifted.

A supervisory mechanism will oversee implementation, with any final agreement approved by UN Security Council resolution.

The deal includes "US military withdrawal from areas surrounding Iran" and closing those military bases surrounding Iran will probably save US $100B a year.

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IF (big if) all of that is accurate, it seems highly favorable for Iran.

Where does the $300 billion come from? Iranian oil revenue? Unfrozen bank accounts? Or the good old US taxpayer?

It sure as hell better not be the latter.

Regardless, all of the reconstruction work should go to US companies.

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The Dutch players look like they brought in some H1Bs to fill the roster

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Have you looked at the US roster?

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I think I’m turning Japanese.

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So letting in more teams isn’t going to lower the quality of the group stages?

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More teams mean more tourists.

The cream will rise to the top. Don't worry.

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First blood drawn

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That was quick.

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24D Chess Mode: Unlocked

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There are still a handful of people posting in this thread who find a silver lining in everything Trump says or does.

Look at that clear blue sky and blue ocean.

Beirut used to be a great vacation spot.

Such a shame.

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How much of the World Cup are you going to watch?

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I have it set to record every match on YouTube TV DVR.

I won't watch that many, but I will watch all the matches involving USA and England. Will also watch some of Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Argentina, etc.

If you are a fan of the Premier League, you will see a lot of recognizable names spread out across the teams.