MAGA is fracturing at all levels; the entire American political right is, especially those who hitched their wagons to Trumpism with the most gusto.
The infighting among the pundits is almost delicious as the factions (pro and anti Israel, etc.) start complaining about what derailed their movement to bring America back to some mythical past where everything felt safer for them.
Even Ben Shapiro's right wing faux intelligentsia movement "The Daily Wire" is going bankrupt; one of its stalwart soldiers in Jordan Peterson also dealing with his numerous mental and physical health issues.
It turns out that hate and stupidity are expensive.
The unnecessary US excursion into Iran will prove extremely costly as even an immediate opening of the strait of Hormuz won't instantly bring the high prices hurtling back down. The urea needed for fertilizer production which was also blocked from passing will result in consequences for growers down the line. 50% of the world supply passes through there meaning everyone will feel some pain.
Trump, ever the reliable idiot, will back down but the damage won't be easily or quickly repaired. Those who could least afford price hikes and disruptions will as usual suffer the most harm.
Hate is indeed expensive.
Many are preparing their apology speeches now hoping they might work. But I wouldn't bet on it.
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