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Except if Lebanon could control its own border with Israel this would not be an issue.

Perhaps you are correct. OTOH, there are other winds of change, those happening in the Middle East. Arab countries willing to work with Israel have never been so promising. So while it is possible, even probable that support for Israel among US politicians is waning, the reality of a more prosperous Middle East is what may hopefully turn the tide. We won't know for some time but as you suggest, this is an opportunity not worth wasting.

LOL, you must know different CFA/CA/MBA types than me. The ones I know are mediocre, at best at managing large sums of money. Probably has a lot to do with liability to their clients but they often adhere to standard protocol with their own money, which never made any sense to me. When you have an advantage, use it.

True, but the success rate of building a successful business is probably a lot higher than actively trading stocks or commodity futures.

Again, the war started decades ago. Oct. 7 was the day it finally began to end. But Iran can't be trusted. The cease-fire is a mistake IMO unless it is only temporary, in which case it will benefit the US far more than Iran. The notion that Iran supporters believe they are somehow "winning" is delusional but in some ways understandable. They didn't earn any of their destroyed assets; they were all pillaged, stolen or given to them by Russia and China. Just like trust fund babies who didn't earn their wealth, Iran didn't appreciate what it had or what it has lost. New leadership willing to work with the rest of the World is the only way permanent change is possible. Otherwise, containment every so often as we have just seen will be necessary. An acceptable outcome to me as long as we have US Administrations like the present one willing to make hard choices.

For once, your post does not even warrant a reply. How sad.

The "shitshow" began 40-50 years ago when real news and reporting went away and was replaced by narratives. When CNN began, it had a Middle East correspondent. Every day they would replay the same video of a jeep on fire in the West Bank from Israeli gunfire and blame Israel for mistreating the poor Palestinians. Meanwhile, folks in nearby towns and villages (myself included at times) had lives disrupted and were often forced to sleep in bomb shelters as the result of indiscriminate shelling of Israeli civilian populations from inside the West Bank. Were these people suffering? Of course, but largely from their own corrupt leadership and brainwashing from birth to hate Jews and Israel. Were there wealthy, productive Arab towns and cities in the heart of Israel? Absolutely, just as there are today. But did Western media ever report any of this? Fat chance. Did they care? Not at all. In fact the liberal narrative was to perpetuate the lies and deceit. This started the process of emboldening terrorism, which only grew worse as time went by, partly due to an ambivalent Western world that was not affected and paid no attention and partly due to growing Antisemitism which only recently became both commonplace and entirely acceptable. Thankfully we now have a President who despite his faults, is finally doing something about it.

@Spooky however you choose to invest, it all comes down to confidence and results to back it up. Never heard of the author before but it was a fun read and his M/O works for him.

Sanjeev, wake the fuck up. Iran started this decades ago with its terrorist proxies. Israel has been dealing with enemies since the day it was founded and most recently fighting off Iran-funded groups that have one, single objective - the elimination of Israel. Any attempt at moral equivalency of what Israel/Bibi are doing and the atrocities of their neighbors is just plain naive.

Protecting your country from extermination can never be illegal. Check the so-called laws that they are allegedly violating.

There is almost nothing left for Israel to to bomb. You see, only Iran and its proxies intentionally target innocent civilians.

Israel has never begged for anything. Go back in your hole.

Only Israel cared enough to do anything about it. As if "deals" with Iran have ever been worth 2 nickels.

Well, if Trump hadn't won, Israel would be going this alone - and likely with the US Govt. clamoring for a cease fire at every turn. Meanwhile Europe would be directly in the cross-hairs and not even know it.

Yup. Israel recognized and experienced the threat long before anyone else. Only the US came to help while the rest of the World sat idly by. If Canada, UK or anyone else had bothered to lend a hand, they'd be chanting "Death to [you all] too. But that's what allies do; at least real allies. As for Israel, it always appreciates US assistance and coordinates whatever it does militarily with the US but push comes to shove, it will act with or without anyone's help or permission when survival is at stake. Not a difficult concept to grasp but most people prefer narratives.

The Iranian people largely do not support the regime yet have been powerless to do anything about it. After 47 years, those who could, have fled, while the remaining people learned to survive under oppressive, barbaric rulers. This is all the second and third generations in Iran have known; some have been brainwashed by an ideology and they don't now any better. No one would voluntarily choose to live that way if they had an opportunity to make an informed choice.

The only thing you know all about is killing innocent kids, destroying hospitals, universities and infrastructure. Did you write the handbook?

@Viking When you remove politics and narratives, there are two countries with the power and moral fortitude to rid us of such evil. Even the broader Arab world recognizes this and is not standing in their way. Ask yourself when in history has there ever been more such allegiance. As to your baseball analogy, the Iranian regime is being shut out. Every now and then they foul off a pitch but they will soon be buried for good. It's the 8th or 9th inning and all their fans have already left. They're batting 0.01 and their starting lineups and minor leaguers are long gone or soon will be while the remaining team is hiding under the dugout benches. If you're bet on the Iranian regime you've lost your bet and your moral scruples.

Wouldn't waste a single brain cell reading your propaganda. The "people" of Iran will be better off when your regime is gone. They can thank Israel and the USA later.

You should return to your hole. And learn the consequence of "Death to America, Death to Israel". It's not a slogan or an ideology that encourages longevity for its supporters.

I guess sponsoring terrorism worldwide is not a problem for you. Try having them as your neighbors.

Yeah; for some time now I've been investing spare pocket change in this every time it gets cheap like the current price. Dribs and drabs slowly add up and it seems that repricing is not a matter of "if" but a matter of "when". Haven't sold any when the price approached $20 b/c it is clearly worth more. Unless one believes that management has no interest in rewarding shareholders, this seems like a no-brainer to me.

Has the setup for this ever been better?

There is usually a method to the madness - like someone else we know.

You bet! I was following your discussion with @gfp about knives and wives. Scary combination that is!