@gedeonm Could’ve saved money by just letting Iran keep doing it. “No. You’re not blocking the strait! I’m blocking the strait!”

@Gargron @EUCommission @peachymist I understand the sentiment, but it’s militarily and economically untenable. Europe’s militaries would fall behind. Most economic sectors, where not already a victim of Baumol’s cost disease, would become victims of Baumol’s cost disease. The genie is out of the bottle, and to put it back in would require unanimous participation, including bad actors.

@gedeonm I’m sorry for your loss, Ged. 😔