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NashVol11 said:
There's a lot more hatred toward Muslims in this thread and forum than toward America. America is supposed to be a melting pot, so the people constantly picking out minority groups to scream at seem more hateful than anyone else
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It’s hard not to feel hateful when these shariah law lovin’ mullah lookin’ allah akbar yellin’ mooslems are out there plotting against rural Tennessee
 
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EasternVol said:
It sounds like you have a narrow view of what's going on in the world. The last time I paid much attention, there was more terrorism in South America and South Asia from non-Muslims than there was elsewhere from self-described Muslims, and that was well after 9/11.
What are the major threats to world peace today? There's Russia with Ukraine, Israel with their neighbors, PRC with ROC, NK with SK, and who else?
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Eastern, of the majority-Muslim countries in the world, which ones would you say are at peace with their neighbors, not oppressing their citizens, and relatively successful economically?

We can set aside democratic and progressive with respect to women’s rights for another discussion.
 
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volfanhill said:
None of that really matters. The price of oil is based on demand and supply. If 20% is cut off bc of the Strait then it's a problem
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If we could use our own crude, which is enough for the US. Then we wouldn’t see any price increases due to a Middle East shipping issue.

But we can’t and don’t use our own oil. It’s basically a circle jerk swap meet. So yeah it does matter.
 
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Volbucky said:
We have different oil than they do. We’re set up to refine heavy crude, our oil here is light crude. Dumb problem to have but it’s the truth
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We can process the light crude that comes from shale, we just choose not to because of the economics, not any sort of refinery limitations.

www.forbes.com

Why U.S. Refineries Can Handle Shale Oil Despite The Persistent Myth

U.S. refineries can process shale oil, but economics—not capability—drive imports and exports. Here’s why the system works and why export bans miss the mark.
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People trot out this myth every time there's a shortage on the global market, to justify continuing to export US oil so companies can make bank on the higher export price.
 
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Volbucky said:
Lol, you made the comment. You’ve also just played yourself into a corner with mental gymnastics.

And no they do not ask for religion when getting arrested in the UK.
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There's no corner there Sherlock. People study such things. You can find data on the interweb.
 
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VAVol85 said:
Eastern, of the majority-Muslim countries in the world, which ones would you say are at peace with their neighbors, not oppressing their citizens, and relatively successful economically?

We can set aside democratic and progressive with respect to women’s rights for another discussion.
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Most of the Gulf, some of the Stans, and those in Southeast Asia off the top of my head. North Africa was doing better without our meddling. Actually so were some other places. I'd have to look at some of the African countries as I'm not so familiar with them. KSA tells us they're swell now but I'm not so sure.
What other ex-colonies meet your criteria?
 
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US Navy destroyer intercepts oil tankers leaving Iran, orders them back: report​

US Navy destroyer intercepts oil tankers leaving Iran, orders them back: report

Gulf of Oman / REUTERS / Benoit Tessier

A U.S. Navy destroyer intercepted two oil tankers trying to leave Iran on Tuesday and ordered them to turn back, Reuters reported, citing two U.S. officials.
The vessels departed from Chabahar Port in the Gulf of Oman and were contacted by the warship via radio communication, the officials told the outlet.
The officials also said the vessels were among six that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said had been instructed to return toward Iranian ports after entering the Gulf.
 
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Volbucky said:
Go ahead and post the arrest records by religion database then
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Try a search. You might get something like:
Data on prison populations in England and Wales shows that as of March 2024, 44.5% of inmates identified as Christian, 30.9% reported no religion, and 18.1% were Muslim. While Christians form the largest group, Muslims are disproportionately represented (18% of prisoners vs. ~7% of the population). Other groups in prison include 2.7% "other," 2% Buddhist, 1.2% Hindu, 0.7% Sikh, and 0.6% Jewish.
And it goes on.
Key Findings on Religious Representation
  • Muslim Representation: The proportion of Muslim prisoners has risen significantly over the past decade, from 8% to 14% nationally (higher in London jails, at 27%).
  • Overrepresentation Ratio: Based on 2021 Census data, Muslim prisoners are overrepresented by a factor of 2.6x. Other groups with high relative representation in prison include Buddhists (4x) and other religious groups (5x).
  • Factors: Research links higher Muslim prison populations to a younger age profile and lower socio-economic status, rather than specifically higher conviction rates for extremist terrorism (which constitutes <1% of Muslim prisoners).
  • Religion and Offending: Data often shows higher involvement in the criminal justice system, which some reports attribute to higher rates of apprehension and longer sentencing.
Hate Crime Trends (Religion)
  • Religious hate crimes in England and Wales have risen to record levels, with a 25% increase in the year ending March 2024.
  • Muslims are the most targeted group, accounting for 45% of religious hate crime offenses recorded in the year ending March 2025.
  • Antisemitic hate crimes (targeting Jewish people) also significantly spiked.
And there'smuch more. So try and see what you can find.
 
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justthenews.com

Chokehold: Iran could run out of oil storage with Trump blockade, wreaking havoc with its economy

About 14 million barrels of crude oil per day pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. is blockading after negotiations with Iran failed. Reserves and alternative routes can address some of the shortfall, but some are temporary. Petrochemicals and LNG have almost no alternatives.
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"The strait is a vital artery through which massive amounts of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and petrochemicals pass. There are alternative routes and some options that can relieve some of the global shortfall, but these are limited and some are temporary. Trump is likely hoping to force the Iranians to the table by wreaking havoc with their production since they have limited storage.

Tim Stewart, president of the trade group the U.S. Oil and Gas Association, told the John Solomon Reports podcast the blockade presents pressure on the Iranian regime's infrastructure and finances. If oil can't get to market, Iran can't buy imports, and if it can't send oil to market, it has nowhere to go once its storage is full, which could happen in as little as two weeks, Stewart said.

"What happens is, if you have nowhere to put the oil, then you have to shut those wells. And when you do that, that builds up the pressure. And that pressure then can do permanent reservoir damage to your fields. It's not theoretical. I mean, these prolonged shut-ins can leave hundreds of thousands of barrels a day offline forever," Stewart said, adding that, with the blockade, the Trump administration "went for the jugular."
 
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rekinhavoc said:
justthenews.com

Chokehold: Iran could run out of oil storage with Trump blockade, wreaking havoc with its economy

About 14 million barrels of crude oil per day pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. is blockading after negotiations with Iran failed. Reserves and alternative routes can address some of the shortfall, but some are temporary. Petrochemicals and LNG have almost no alternatives.
justthenews.com justthenews.com

"The strait is a vital artery through which massive amounts of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and petrochemicals pass. There are alternative routes and some options that can relieve some of the global shortfall, but these are limited and some are temporary. Trump is likely hoping to force the Iranians to the table by wreaking havoc with their production since they have limited storage.

Tim Stewart, president of the trade group the U.S. Oil and Gas Association, told the John Solomon Reports podcast the blockade presents pressure on the Iranian regime's infrastructure and finances. If oil can't get to market, Iran can't buy imports, and if it can't send oil to market, it has nowhere to go once its storage is full, which could happen in as little as two weeks, Stewart said.

"What happens is, if you have nowhere to put the oil, then you have to shut those wells. And when you do that, that builds up the pressure. And that pressure then can do permanent reservoir damage to your fields. It's not theoretical. I mean, these prolonged shut-ins can leave hundreds of thousands of barrels a day offline forever," Stewart said, adding that, with the blockade, the Trump administration "went for the jugular."
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Yes. This is why I have been very nervous when Ukraine targets Russian oil. They produce significantly larger amounts of petrol than Iran does. The U.S. can probably cover a chunk of long term Iranian oil output losses for the global market, but long term shut down of Russian oil could spell disaster for a great many people, not just in fuel for vehicles, but to regional food supplies. Asia is already nervous about the middle east because of fuel and fertilizer, if Russia is taken off line long term then things get really bad, really quick. Hungry bellies lead to revolution, and then you never know what you get in the end. It's a global petrol economy, in general.

I am sure that Ukraine has already been told this, and cooler heads have prevailed.

Back to Iran, yeah they could get it broke off in them permanently, and the have no teeth militarily to do anything about it. They'll have to make a deal, and fast, because the tables got turned on them in a hurry.
 
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