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TRAPPED IN AN OILY FOOL’S PARADISE
\Propaganda Delusions and Dangerous Reality
TRAPPED IN AN OILY
FOOL’S PARADISE
The world continues to lose 2 million barrels of oil a day. Since the U.S. and Israel launched their criminal war of aggression against Iran, the world has been deprived of over two BILLION BARRELS OF OIL. Oil production has been destroyed, and the Strait of Hormuz is closed. The blizzard of lies emanating from the U.S. government cannot change the reality of a catastrophic avalanche heading our way: recession, depression, inflation, scarcity, and war.
The Saudi Oil Aramco report makes this clear in its warning to consumers:
“Higher and more volatile oil prices translate directly into elevated gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating costs. Diesel and jet fuel tightness raises risks of regional shortages or sharp price spikes for trucking, aviation, agriculture, and industry. These feed into broader inflation, higher goods prices, and pressure on household budgets—especially in import-dependent regions of Europe and Asia. Prolonged disruption risks slower economic growth and demand destruction that, while helping balance the market, comes at the cost of reduced activity and higher living expenses.”
https://energynewsbeat.co/big-oil-companies/saudi-aramco-estimates-the-world-lost-2-6-billion-barrels-of-oil-since-the-us-iran-conflict-began-what-does-this-mean-for-consumers-and-investors/
Yet not a peep has been heard from the politicians about the tragedy that will strike the population. Nothing is being done to protect the vast majority of the population or prepare them for shortages and mass suffering that is heading towards us.
NO, there is not a deal with Iran.
NO, the Strait of Hormuz is not open.
NO, the U.S. does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
NO, the Strait of Hormuz is not U.S. territory.
NO, the U.S. has not defeated Iran.
YES, the U.S. war budget will be over $1 trillion…
YES, the Senate voted for more economic warfare on Iran on August 7, 2026: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-passes-sanctions-bill-russia-iran-named-late-sen-lindsey-graham-rcna589949
YES, the U.S. government is bringing back the draft in December 2026.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/09/politics/us-military-draft-registration-2026
YES, there are ongoing massive cuts to social services.
YES, billions are being spent on secret police and concentration camps.
YES, the U.S. has a policy to dominate and subjugate the entire world through economic, financial, and military means.
1991—Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Paul Wolfowitz stated, “Our policy… must now refocus on precluding the emergence of any potential future global competitor.”
1997---National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski articulated the U.S. imperial strategy for global dominance, to make the U.S. “the world’s paramount power.”
If the U.S. cannot dominate the world, it will destroy any country that refuses to submit. The U.S. has and will employ political, economic, and financial war to cause chaos and depression, in the belief that the U.S. will arise victoriously from the ashes. All this is consistent with U.S. policy dedicated to winning a nuclear war. This extremely dangerous and reckless policy demonstrates absolute disregard for the lives of millions, as it threatens all of humanity.
https://monthlyreview.org/articles/the-u-s-quest-for-nuclear-primacy/
Yes, they have created a fool's paradise, but we are no fools.
We can resist, organize, and create a different future. It is time to take matters into our own hands by building mass anti- war mobilizations and General Strikes, as a path to abolishing the predatory culture and economy that causes oppression, exploitation, and war. Humanity can still find the way to an egalitarian society dedicated to social needs and world peace.
8/17/26
Nayvin Gordon writes about politics and health, and his articles have appeared in: The Mercury News, Counterpunch, Z Magazine, Countercurrents, Scoop Independent News, Anderson Valley Advertiser, Socialist Viewpoint, Multiracial Unity Blog, Scientific American, The Oakland Tribune, The Journal of Family Practice, American Family Physician, Socialist Planning Beyond Capitalism, LA Progressive and Dissident Voice. He may be reached at gordonnayvin [at] yahoo.com
FOOL’S PARADISE
The world continues to lose 2 million barrels of oil a day. Since the U.S. and Israel launched their criminal war of aggression against Iran, the world has been deprived of over two BILLION BARRELS OF OIL. Oil production has been destroyed, and the Strait of Hormuz is closed. The blizzard of lies emanating from the U.S. government cannot change the reality of a catastrophic avalanche heading our way: recession, depression, inflation, scarcity, and war.
The Saudi Oil Aramco report makes this clear in its warning to consumers:
“Higher and more volatile oil prices translate directly into elevated gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating costs. Diesel and jet fuel tightness raises risks of regional shortages or sharp price spikes for trucking, aviation, agriculture, and industry. These feed into broader inflation, higher goods prices, and pressure on household budgets—especially in import-dependent regions of Europe and Asia. Prolonged disruption risks slower economic growth and demand destruction that, while helping balance the market, comes at the cost of reduced activity and higher living expenses.”
https://energynewsbeat.co/big-oil-companies/saudi-aramco-estimates-the-world-lost-2-6-billion-barrels-of-oil-since-the-us-iran-conflict-began-what-does-this-mean-for-consumers-and-investors/
Yet not a peep has been heard from the politicians about the tragedy that will strike the population. Nothing is being done to protect the vast majority of the population or prepare them for shortages and mass suffering that is heading towards us.
NO, there is not a deal with Iran.
NO, the Strait of Hormuz is not open.
NO, the U.S. does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
NO, the Strait of Hormuz is not U.S. territory.
NO, the U.S. has not defeated Iran.
YES, the U.S. war budget will be over $1 trillion…
YES, the Senate voted for more economic warfare on Iran on August 7, 2026: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-passes-sanctions-bill-russia-iran-named-late-sen-lindsey-graham-rcna589949
YES, the U.S. government is bringing back the draft in December 2026.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/09/politics/us-military-draft-registration-2026
YES, there are ongoing massive cuts to social services.
YES, billions are being spent on secret police and concentration camps.
YES, the U.S. has a policy to dominate and subjugate the entire world through economic, financial, and military means.
1991—Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Paul Wolfowitz stated, “Our policy… must now refocus on precluding the emergence of any potential future global competitor.”
1997---National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski articulated the U.S. imperial strategy for global dominance, to make the U.S. “the world’s paramount power.”
If the U.S. cannot dominate the world, it will destroy any country that refuses to submit. The U.S. has and will employ political, economic, and financial war to cause chaos and depression, in the belief that the U.S. will arise victoriously from the ashes. All this is consistent with U.S. policy dedicated to winning a nuclear war. This extremely dangerous and reckless policy demonstrates absolute disregard for the lives of millions, as it threatens all of humanity.
https://monthlyreview.org/articles/the-u-s-quest-for-nuclear-primacy/
Yes, they have created a fool's paradise, but we are no fools.
We can resist, organize, and create a different future. It is time to take matters into our own hands by building mass anti- war mobilizations and General Strikes, as a path to abolishing the predatory culture and economy that causes oppression, exploitation, and war. Humanity can still find the way to an egalitarian society dedicated to social needs and world peace.
8/17/26
Nayvin Gordon writes about politics and health, and his articles have appeared in: The Mercury News, Counterpunch, Z Magazine, Countercurrents, Scoop Independent News, Anderson Valley Advertiser, Socialist Viewpoint, Multiracial Unity Blog, Scientific American, The Oakland Tribune, The Journal of Family Practice, American Family Physician, Socialist Planning Beyond Capitalism, LA Progressive and Dissident Voice. He may be reached at gordonnayvin [at] yahoo.com
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