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11. The funny thing is the Saudis are (or were for a while) investing in alternatives

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 09:24 PM

Jun 26

They were building a lot of solar farms.

MBS may be a cruel autocrat, but is smart enough to understand that an economy tied to a single commodity isn’t very viable long term.

The Saudis have been able to play the US for decades using us a mercenary force to remove its enemies. Meanwhile, they gave up their conflict overtly knowing they don’t have to use their military to do anything. Similar to Israel in many ways. They also know how much kissing Trump’s ass gets you. They are very skilled at.

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What the hell is with "we're the hottest country in the world". [View all] a kennedy Jun 26 OP

I.... I don't know sakabatou Jun 26 #1

probably thinks of the US as an investment. Hot stock we are. chicoescuela Jun 26 #2

it does feel like we're burning in hell under his dictatorship administration kimbutgar Jun 26 #3

He's a confidence man. A huckster. He's always selling. maxsolomon Jun 26 #4

Furnace Creek in Death Valley CA hottest recorded temp on Earth. WarGamer Jun 26 #5

Heh, that takes me back. Disaffected Jun 26 #9

He provides a lot of heat with all his hot air. Diamond_Dog Jun 26 #6

Always babbling Demovictory9 Jun 26 #7

climate change? Skittles Jun 26 #8

First time I heard him say this, he claimed the Saudis told him that. And he's been allegorical oracle Jun 26 #10

The funny thing is the Saudis are (or were for a while) investing in alternatives fujiyamasan Jun 26 #11