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Washington, D.C. – On November 4, the Trump administration is set to reimpose sanctions against Iran’s oil and gas industries that had been eased under the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, possibly leading to a spike in gas prices. In response, Brian Katulis, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement:

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President Donald Trump’s reckless Iran policy makes America less safe and takes unnecessary risks with America’s economic security. His administration’s reimposition of sanctions on Iran could push oil prices up even higher, a move that would hit working Americans directly in the wallet. And Trump is doing this as part of an unsound approach that could lead to more instability in the Middle East. The Trump administration is gambling with the world’s oil market and, if global production can’t fill the void, Americans could feel the direct effects of this move at the gas pump this winter. A more effective approach would have been to keep the Iran nuclear deal in place and work to counter Iran’s destabilizing actions in places like Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. Now we have the worst of both worlds—a policy that isolates America in the world and risks further Middle East conflict. Trump’s half-baked plan to outsource Iran policy through partners like Saudi Arabia is not a resilient strategy.

I can only relate to actions of the past and compare them to today's world events. KSA is already filling the Iran sanctions reimposed by 45. You really must try and follow economic past behaviours to see what's going to happen next. We have enough natural resources in the USA where we don't need their imports. Why is "Mr. Fake Hair/Mr. compulsive Liar" not imposing sanctions on KSA, Russia? Let the MFKRS choke on their oil and LNG. Energy search and retrieval is ALL I've done for the last 42 years, so I think I'm more informed on the real deal than you are BV. I can guarantee you that Drilling Contractos and Energy Companies will lose interest due to the loss of investors when we have a more than adequate supply of natural resources to support ourselves, let KSA, Russia and the rest of Iran's bootleg oil hit our markets USA producers will have no other choice than to pull their horns in and say to heck with it, again This will lead to a depressed economy and kill our economy AGAIN. Don't let the lessons of 76-80-91-98-2014, you remember that...right? Please wake up and smell the coffee, the bacons on fire, before the cycle repeats itself yet again. VOTE!

City Slickers...Hmph.

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https://www.americanprogress.org/press/statement/2018/11/01/460459/statement-trumps-risky-iran-policy-jeopardizes-americas-economic-security-undercuts-middle-east-stability-caps-brian-katulis-says/

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Should I be happy about 20 gal. For 39.98 ?

You'll get some relief today. OPEC made an irrational decision early this morning to increase exports from the middle east which will decrease oil and gas prices. We don't need their oil, we have our own, Iran is sanctioned and is not allowed to export right at this moment. go to www.rigzon.com for more information. If things get harsh, we still have full SOR's.

ARCH, watch the plane fly away, then your on your own. Remember: ARCH fixes everything. And do NOT stick your thumbs on your shoulders.

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Hmmm. 24 hours and not one liquor store or pharmacy looted. Don't you just hate it when "those people" don't conform to your stereotypes?

Don

I could give a fu*k. I don't live there, never will. I got your stereotype, you know where it is. Come get it.

Did everyone understand that??

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I carry but I don't feel the need for a backup weapon but Someone carrying two or more weapons is just an extension of 'be prepared' guns can malfunction and drawing a backup can be quicker than clearing the mal so I do understand why but for me one is enough.

Actually the mind set for carrying a small revolver in an ankle holster is....let's just say you got into a physical altercation, you and the perp fall to the floor and your primary is taken from you, or you can't get to it (It happens) and you find your self fighting for your life, thus the reason for the small backup. No other reason.

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This mass murder has nothing to do with religion.

Yeah, I reckon not. Never mind it was at a prayer meeting.

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) - A 21-year-old white man suspected of killing nine people at a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina was arrested on Thursday after an attack that the United States is investigating as a hate crime.

Maybe, just maybe he hates Christians like so many others here??

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I'm willing to bet... he's your standard-issue racist southern white trash with a readily apparent "issues".

You are flying the UK flag, right? Don't be so concerned about what goes on here in the lower 48 as it doesn't affect your day to day.

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I apologize. I didn't know English wasn't your first language.

Is it your knee-jerk reaction to insult someone right off, or do you think about it for a second? Why the need to feel you should apologize? Hmph...

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And did you really call Normiss a bleeding heart liberal????

Do I really need to answer this? I get sick and tired of all the whining and crying because of our rights, that others don't have in other states. Our focus should be on the innocent souls that lost their lives during a prayer meeting. Thing is, most of the people here could care less about religion, or the possible existence of a higher power. However, when someone goes in and loses their lives, it's all about "God Bless you" etc...etc...

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Sigh... Now we'll have to arm Kindergarten teachers AND pastors.
While we spend gazillions of tax dollars chasing the "terrorists" around the Middle East, to keep Americans safe, we overlook what is really killing Americans here quite violently.
The NRA will come out with the tired line of "good guy with a gun would have stopped this".
The anti gun movement will want all guns banned. The politicians will all cry how terrible this is. People will hold candle light vigils for the victims. The crazy people will blame Obama. The racists will bring up Freddie Gray and Trayvon Martin, etc, etc. The talking heads on TV will all yell their opinions. The conspiracy theorists will all blame the government and say this is another staged shooting to take everyone's guns. Next week it will be some school, movie theater, church, shopping center with more bullets flying, more blood spilled, more tears shed. It's time to really have a national debate to try and find some real solutions, and too try to keep crazy hands off of guns. sigh....

So I'm clear, Just exactly what is your complaint??

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Dude, the corpses are still leaking blood. That couldn't wait for another 5 minutes?

Counselor: The corpses are not still leaking blood, that's ridiculous. If you dont have the stomach for this kind of situation, go into exile? I was speaking from the past events all the way back to Rodney King. We all know what's happened lately. Their 1st reaction is to loot, burn steal, and the liquor stores and pharmacies are always the 1st to get hit God forbid they burn up the booze and dope. You don't like that, complain to the historic facts, I don't want to hear it.

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You're gonna need more guns then.

The teachers in schools, and students on university campuses are allowed open carry, you got a problem with that? If so get over it. Stay in Florida where your prolly the biggest and baddest in the entire state. I hope you never have to be in a situation where you WISHED you had a weapon. God, you bleeding heart liberals kill me. Keep your whining and crying to a minimum....PLEASE. If there would have been someone in that prayer group that had a weapon, and was trained to use it, the cat that shot those people would have never made it out the door, and maybe, just maybe the body count wouldn't have been so high. Reckon? (I already know your response) What do you carry....a friggin sling shot?

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Fortunately I live and work on the south side of Chicago, so I have no such paranoid fears for my safety.

It's not for my safety, it's for the well being of the defenseless. It has nothing to do with my safety as I am fearless. Heck, I jump out of planes, just like you.

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I cannot for the life of me imagine living a life where I think it's necessary to wear two guns all the time. I think it's absolutely unbelievable that you accept living in a society where you think you must be ready to take a life at moments notice. I cannot fathom the paranoia one must have to live like that.

It's not paranoia at all, it's just cold hard stat facts. FYI, the reason 4 2 is one large cal in a holster .40 cal in the small of my back, and one on my ankle, 38 cal. I have drawn my weapon ONCE over the years. I'm not Wyatt Earp and this isn't Tombstone.

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Do you sit in a tactically favorable position in church? You only sit where you can see the entrance, you only go to churches with solid wood pews for better cover?

There are several entrances in our sanctuary, church office, fellowship hall, etc...No way to cover them all. I'm not the only one who carries in church. We do it for a reason. Ya never know. How ever should the unexpected ever occur, the perp won't be walking away. It is our right to protect our congregation. When our church is full, we have over 1,500 people there.

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Another tragic waste of life. How long until the NRA call for all preachers to be armed?

In Texas, Our new Govenor, Gregg Abbott did just that....Open Carry, not concealed. I carry 2, every where I go, even church, (Concealed) I cannot understand for the life of me why someone in the congregation didn't have a gun. NOW, here we go again with whitey shooting the people of color, riots, looting, you know the rest of the deal. Liquor stores and pharmacies first!

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Why should we waste calls down a rabbit hole when we can appeal to the community via public discourse? Power to the people.

I'll give you this Andy, you are one likeable tenacious individual! "Pound that rock baby!!

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panicking during the uncontrollable spin, causing my body to be stiff, which caused it to be even worse

This. "Don't do it!! Relax, have fun. It's all about living!!

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The passage of time itself while maintaining the status quo makes it timely today. So it's not a dead horse, it's a live one. Let people on all sides of the debate have their say.

I've got an idea Counselor, let's impeach the no good so and so!! C'mon ya'll, give it a rest. Nothings gonna change. And, yeah, it's a dead horse. Like it, or not. Remember my suggestion, call Sherry. Her phone number is in Parachutists every month.

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Sherry Butcher has dropped the ball... BIG. TIME. But does she give a shit? Probably not.

Why don't you call Sherry and tell her that your self, instead of parroting what everyone else has said in this silly thread. Rich screwed up. Have none of us ever screwed up? I've seen some shanagans, some real FUS. (At this point and time in this thread, and don't get me wrong I could care less one way or the other) You guys are just "Beating a dead horse" simple as that. Let it go.

Good stuff! Thanks for showing why we should care at the end of the instructional video. Thanks Brian!

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Drugs are a distraction from the true healing process, which involves healing broken bones, ligaments, tendons and strengthening torn muscles

WOW! Why was this in a response to my posts?? Do you consider Absorbine Jr. & Ben-Gay as DRUGS? I've never supported drug use, ever.

"What if the chute don't open"....MOST annoying. I just keep on stepping.

If you look carefully, there is a spot on the membership renewal form for the subscription, how much it costs, and how you want it delivered. Check it out!

Hop-N-Pop, Lots of them. Get SSS ASAP, Rear riser work, toggle work, EP's and landing accuracy. (Land in the student area) I would suggest getting out at 4K so's not to ruin no one else's day, or life, or your life, well you know what I mean...Right?

Ya just have to grin, and bear it. You're obviously more busted up than anyone I know. If you can't stand the pain, there is no gain. Just don't jump no more. Either that or get addicted to Absorbine Jr, Ben-Gay or what ever. Plz, no jokes about the Ben-Gay, K?

There is no such thing as a perfectly good airplane, thus the reason you need to learn to sky dive.