Here's a scenario to consider:
1. Xi Jinping decides the time is right to invade Taiwan.
2. With many US forces concentrated in the Middle East, & cruise missiles & smart bombs in reduced supply, the US can’t respond effectively.
3. The invasion of Taiwan, successful or not, cuts off US access to advanced chips (90% made in Taiwan)
4. US tech stocks are wiped out, the US economy goes into freefall.
5. US becomes Russia 2.0: a failed state with a mad dictator, nukes & an economy in shreds.
@rotopenguin The worst-case scenario is that RFK jr & Dr. Oz carry out an unspeakable ritual involving freshly-gathered roadkill, the blood of virgins, and a signed copy of "Mein Kampf" to make Trump immortal. As the Undying Orange Emperor, he then rules over a post-nuclear wasteland populated by mutants, telepathic land squid, and clones of Kash Patel, with a cyborg Pam Bondi as his Empress.
Also, owing to chip shortages, I don't get to replace my computer when the one I have now finally dies.
Angus McIntyre
ROTOPE~1 ⭐️
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