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jmowreader

(53,278 posts) Sat Apr 18, 2026, 07:04 PM Saturday

The guy who made all that money shorting Brent Crude futures told Trump he wanted to do it again.

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Come on. You KNOW why Trump inspired the Iranians to re-close the Strait of Hormuz (Original Post) jmowreader Saturday OP

Will open and close the strait for cash "donations." Irish_Dem Saturday #3

Always looking for kickback and a crim piece of the action... magicarpet Saturday #4

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1. "Notice: Straight of Hormuz will only open and close during NYSE trading hours"

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 07:07 PM

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(As seen on Reddit)

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2. World crude oil market is like a walking pumpjack - Up and down, up and down

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 07:16 PM

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3. Will open and close the strait for cash "donations."

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 07:18 PM

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Contact bag man Jared for details.

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4. Always looking for kickback and a crim piece of the action...

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 07:30 PM

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... to fatten his billfold and his coffers.