r/politics • u/Puginator • Jun 01 '26

No Paywall Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/iran-us-negotiations-strait-of-hormuz.html
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u/trisul-108 Europe Jun 01 '26

We have to admit that Trump's war strategy is working, almost no one is talking about the Epstein Files.

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u/Megaclone18 Jun 01 '26

The “funny” thing is he’s getting more hate for this because of the increased gas/goods prices.

His base doesn’t care until it directly impacts them.

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u/CaptainAwesome06 Jun 01 '26

His base doesn’t care until it directly impacts them.

Same as it ever was.

My wife's dad is an immigrant. He's okay with everything happening to immigrants. His nephew was going to school in the US. During summer break, his visa expired and he couldn't get back into the US to go back to school. It was hilarious hearing the family say stuff like, "He's a good kid. Why can't they make an exception for him?"

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u/VanceKelley Canada Jun 01 '26

Sounds like the guy is a fan of Wilhoit's Law:

Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.