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Things that make you go hmmmm. --64.246.xxx.xx

There were lots of posts during that time about inflation after the scamdemic stimulus was pumped out. Matter of fact, there was a discussion on here and a lot collectively agreed that inflation seemed to be about 30%. Looking back now, I think it’s even higher. Nothing’s been the same since. Ray, my royalties are up substantially as well. RE too, but not in a way that I’m interested. I saw a house come on the market yesterday that we would’ve sold for $180-190k 5 years ago listed at $335,000. Just another huge game of hot potato. --24.152.xxx.xx

And I’m not worried about the war or the ticks. --24.152.xxx.xx

What you hear about and don’t hear about is usually based on corporate media unless you look for wider sources. I would doubt they are loyal to one group or another. They are for hire to the highest bidder. Whomever makes them the most or saves them the most. --162.204.xxx.xxx

To start a war for another country was mistake where now the consequences are being felt. It was not going to be a smash and grab like what happened Venezuela. Iran is being supported by China and Russia where Iran has military supplies to continue to block the strait. Here the price of litre of gasoline has gone up along with it going to slow economic growth here and the rest of the world. Took money out of aggressive mutual funds as until things change will invest again. Like all Allies do not get involved in a war that never consulted along with it is not worth the loss of lives. Hope this does not escalate where WW III. A defacto war is very difficult to win. Like what is happening in Ukraine where the war has come to Russia. Aluminium from that region is no longer coming to the Us. With inflation along with wages not going up the recession in the Us will get worse along unemployment will keep going up. What this made me realize the Us military generals are very intelligent as they know a countries strengths and weak areas. I doubt the high level generals were consulted where I can what I please. Now for at least six months the price for gasoline and diesel will be high which is not for any economy. High oil is going to benefit the province of Alberta where over time the deficit may go to zero. --216.110.xxx.xxx

I'm more concerned what AI is going to do with our renters. Most can be replaced easily with the new humanoids in the next few years.... --170.203.xxx.xxx

The price of gasoline at the pump is still lower than it was during the term of our last president. I can see that with my own eyes when I fill the car, but no critic ever mentions that. --76.178.xxx.xxx

The history of this is long and complicated. Everyone has their hands dirty. --162.204.xxx.xxx

I am thinking the market will stall out, but just the same residents will need a quality place to live. If they are not able to buy a place, then the rental market will get stronger --174.131.xxx.xxx

Every other Us president refused to get involved with Israel. Some say it was bribes that this happened. Putin is favoured by Us president as well. Now there is mess where the strait of Hormuz is closed which effecting many countries. The Trans mountain pipeline is now exporting oil to Asia which will pay the international price instead $14 to $18 dollars discount going south. In the meantime Israel is in Lebanon which is causing destruction of civilian structure not military. In the meantime expect the price of fuel to remain high for six months or longer. Heard that Venezuela is going to look at sending oil to other nations where just leader was kidnapped where the party is still power no change. --216.110.xxx.xxx

The prices are up because it is a world commodity. --47.227.xx.xxx

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While the consumer will suffer a bit on the short-term, the US oil industry is setting in a great place to bring more revenue into the US which will flow into the economy. The secondary oil industries (drilling, well refurbishment, etc) is going like gangbusters. There are jobs everywhere for roughnecks at $125/hr, and drillers at $175hr so not everyone is hurting. --99.64.xx.xx

Robert from Ontario, shut your pie hole. You speculate and know nothing. --184.57.xxx.xxx

I believe most of us know nothing and believe what we want to. --162.204.xxx.xxx

The Us economy is not doing well where the war with Iran has made things worse. While once a nuclear weapon a nation that used a nuclear weapon is the end of that nation. The war with Iran is can not be won where ships are still passing through the strait of Hormuz. A defacto war is where Russia and China are supporting. Right now in the world there is going to blocks that are going bypass the Us completely where now China is moving ahead to become the number one super power. The next issue is with Ukraine where Russia is depleting economy along population. Countries now are going moving away from fossil fuels as that has become unstable. The Us defence industry will decline as the EU and other countries will go up. Allies will not have military procurement from the Us. Geography in Iran makes it difficult to invade where the Allies are not going to get involved. In the future will have to end the blockades where no solution that is going to resolve. --216.110.xxx.xxx

Keep posting Robert from Ontario. You keep proving my point. I laugh at you. --184.57.xxx.xxx

I lived in Iran twice in my life. My brother was born in Iran. I have lived & traveled all over the world. The Persians are crushed under a religious dictatorship. My favorite country. The friendliest people. It was always a truly international country. It may behoove some of you to learn more about its history & how it used to be a U.S. ally. the TACO needs to finish what he started. --146.75.xxx.xxx

Jim[OH], it's like you read my mind. His rantings are worse then R vs D talks. --47.227.xx.xxx

Hope that any family and friends you have in the area remain as safe as possible. --47.227.xx.xxx

The Us counts oil with natural gas where still is not completely self sufficient. China is the second largest oil user in the world where needs for transportation. Also there is rail line where could bypass the strait of Hormuz. As long as China and Russia is supporting Iran it is going to difficult country to invade along the geography is favourable for Iran. Do not know what is going to happen as hopefully this does not escalate. One country broke away from the oil price fixing OPEC organization where going to be using Yuan for transactions. It is not going to immediate. Venezuela has China helping where China will using oil from the region.Trans mountain is being used where more oil is going to Asia along exports of LNG natural gas are increasing to Asia. More pipelines are proposed where oil off both coasts. Planing to use a port in Hudsons bay which is shorter to Europe. High oil prices has two sides here one the producing province is benefiting while others are facing high cost to fill up fuel. Later on in the year there is going to be more inflation. Some are buying electric vehicles or hybrid. --216.110.xxx.xxx