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In reply to the discussion: It's not about just Iran [View all]Melon
(1,342 posts)41. I'm not sure what you think is simplistic?
I wrote it in a way for a wider audience to understand.
What does your solar comment have to do with the discussion? Solar is energy. China is not advantaged on energy cost.
I dont think you understand much of the premise which is why you perhaps think its simplistic. Oil at a discount is used to make the raw materials that drive their manufacturing. Both in the sale of chemicals and goods. This is a big component of why you see Chinese goods as cheaper and many countries applying duties and tariffs to China in particular to protect home industries.
You are dropping in solar. China is the largest importer of energy in the world.
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I don't see any of his actions helping us against China. Quite the opposite in fact.
Jbraybarten
21 hrs ago
#11
I don't see it either...they want an excuse is all. There are no excuses that can suffice.
Demsrule86
21 hrs ago
#14
You don't have to be limited to one finger. You could speak your posts into your phone/tablet....
Sogo
19 hrs ago
#29
Are you defending this? Trump has now killed Americans soldiers...no excuse.
Demsrule86
21 hrs ago
#12
Plus...it may not be advisable to credit TSF and this WH with multi-dimensional thinking of future
wiggs
20 hrs ago
#23
And the only reason the US did this was because Netanyahu knows how to manipulate Trump....
Sogo
19 hrs ago
#31
Do you actually believe Trump and his clown car can think that deeply or that far ahead?
paleotn
18 hrs ago
#37
If oil prices rise, somebody will make more money -- so maybe it's a grift too!
struggle4progress
17 hrs ago
#42