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[–] Coleslaw4145@lemmy.world 17 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

Why would oil tanker crews (which are more than likely made up of non-americans) care about "showing some guts" just so some American gas guzzlers can have cheaper fuel?

[–] P1k1e@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

The idea here is providing Trump public support for attacking Iran. He's in the tank even with his own people, but if a bunch of sailors die he can gain support...I mean probably not but Fox isnt known For its nuance