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Biden's response to countering Trump's political actions is beyond childish. They are now coming back to haunt him as he attempts to unravel the mess he has created. Trump had a close relationship with MBS who was relying on U.S. weapons and support used in the Yemen conflict. Once the Houthis were removed from the terrorist designation, the Saudis moved out and Iran moved in. Today we are paying the price, big time, for Biden's stupidity.

The U.S. has stepped up its efforts to halt revenues supporting the Houthi attacks by issuing new sanctions, some with connections to Iran. And as far as the mullahs go, they know a direct confrontation with the U.S. would be a disaster for Iran. So it is in their best interests to stop the attacks on shipping. If Iran refuses to replenish the Houthi arsenal then it will be just a matter of time before they run out of steam. China, in the meantime, is does not want to see a full-on regional conflict since it will certainly curtail their oil imports from the Middle East. The Chinese are already having a hard time meeting electrical power needs and are turning more and more to coal.

From this link: "even the ghosts of the Israel-Palestine colonial past are being resurrected in polarizing debates about this conflict." A lot of attempts at rehashing this by certain individuals on this forum. Enough, already.

Look what I just reeled in. A sore looser!

Where is the link I requested? If you can't find the link because there is none, just say so.

Thank you. I didn't see anything in the article about an Israeli acceptance, rejection or counter proposal.

If you read the article, you would have seen this, "Israel offered no immediate public response to the revised plan." Your response appeared about a minute after my post, so I rather doubt you even bothered to read the article.

So furnish a link showing what Israel has proposed.

The latest attempt at a ceasefire was a plan proposed by Egypt. So far neither side has accepted or made a counter proposal. https://www.npr.org/2023/12/27/1221761431/gaza-israel-ceasefire-palestinians-war

The whole world will pay in one way or another, whether it be in shortages of critical supplies or higher prices for those goods that are available. And if the Red Sea shipping lanes remains shut down for a prolonged period of time it will most likely lead to job losses and corresponding problems. https://www.npr.org/2024/01/12/1224357964/red-sea-shipping-attacks-have-economic-implications-for-the-entire-world

Seems I am not the only one confused by your reply.

In between jobs my girlfriend was collecting unemployment compensation when we decided to visit Thailand. The UI office told her to submit her boarding passes in order to continue receiving benefits when she returned.

I should have mentioned that here in Hawaii, we don't have foxes, we have mongoose. The other day my hen scared off a mongoose attempting to grab one of her chicks. When he came back the second time I nailed him with my pellet gun. Action speaks louder than words.

Sure as hell wouldn't want YOU guarding my hen house. The fox would have a holiday.

According to your logic it is not immoral or indecent to interrupt international shipping as punishment for Israel not stopping in Gaza. That is the justification the Houthis have given. To put it bluntly, you have wacky way of expressing yourself. Totally confusing, to say the least.

Yes, the U.S. does not have an unblemished record. I agree that Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya were disasters, mostly because the politicians did let the admirals and generals fight the wars. Getting into details would entail going off subject. However, the Korean Conflict wasn't a complete loss. Again, explaining why is for another forum.

I don't think that is the intent of the U.S. and the U.K. I believe the goal is to degrade the Houthi's ability to continue their aerial barrage on commercial shipping. How long it takes is anyone's guess. However, the U.S. will not tolerate these constant attacks any longer and is determined to continue as necessary. If I am not mistaken, the Saudis still have some intelligence operations going on there. If they are sharing information, it surely will be done covertly.

Seems like this argument came from an opinion piece written by Marc Champion on Bloomberg's Nightly Briefing. You're not the only one that subscribes to this.

I am not a line-drawing person.

Idiotic post that is not forum related.

Where have you been? Quite obvious no where close to the Red Sea, where some commercial vessels have suffered damage with one ship actually set afire before being extinguished. You have not replied to my suggestion about reporting back with a first hand account. That is, if you survive.

He doesn't know himself. Just enjoys being argumentative.

"very little harm to people" Then why don't you prove it by transiting the Red Sea. Don't forget to hug the eastern coastline and fly an Israeli flag.

Shoot down Western bombers? Every heard of the various guided missile systems that are in the toolbox? This is the 21st century!

You've got to be kidding. If anyone is upset, it is Iran. MBS has to put on a front. In reality, he want's the Houthi's missile capability to be neutered. Who do you think attacked Saudi Arabian infrastructure a couple years ago with drones and missiles? In case you have forgotten, one attack inflicted substantial damage to their oil storage facilities. This disruption in international shipping is causing problems for everyone. One thing is for sure, Egypt isn't happy. The Suez Canal generates a significant amount of money for the country. Erdogan won't admit it, but this not good for Turkey, either. This list could go on and on.