#oil embargo

[iheartvelma]

Cars lined up for gas during the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. During this period, gas was rationed and cars could only fill up based on their license plate number on sequential days. This scheme was used again in 1979 during the shortage caused by a drop in production from Iran.

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[eraserdude6226]

From Fox News - Rocket barrages strike southern Israel in operation claimed by Hamas, Netanyahu says Israel is 'at war'

Rocket barrages strike southern Israel in operation claimed by Hamas, Netanyahu says Israel is 'at war'

One day past both the 50th anniversary of the start of the Yom Kippur War of 1973 and the 42nd anniversary of the death of Anwar Sadat. Coincidence - I think not!!

But Brandon better be ready. Now would be a good time to kickstart domestic oil production before OPEC shuts off our oil supply like in 1973, especially since he's drawn down the SPR to dangerously low levels!!

[the-eccentric-eclectic]

Same in the Netherlands. I mean, the infrastructure is already there, but people just need to start using it.

Hot Take: We need another Oil Embargo on the united states

[minnesotafollower]

U.S. Congressmen Ask President Biden To Provide Sanctions Relief and Other Aid to Cuba   

On November 15, a group of 18 U.S. Congressmen sent a letter to President Biden “with a deep sense of urgency to request immediate action to stabilize Cuba’s energy infrastructure and provide critical humanitarian assistance. The Cuban people are currently facing widespread blackouts and an escalating energy crisis, exacerbated by the impact of Hurricane Rafael. The situation is not only causing…

[immaculatasknight]

Dirty oil

[brbgensokyo]

american seethe about the rest of the world making fun of their dynaflow 9L hydramatic eagle burger V8 making 50 horse power is probly the funniest reoccuring jokes within car culture

[sweetest-devotion]

I genuinely think what Yemen is doing to try and end the Genocide and occupation in Palestine is genuinely beyond the comprehension of the western political and media class. Because it embodies concepts they don't even know the meaning of — real sacrifice, honour, solidarity, community and commitment to a higher cause.

Also fuck the demonizing western Brown Arab Men are Barbaric Terrorists narratives. Fuck your faith in the power of western hegemony, fuck your normalization of the status quo and your demonization of armed resistance. God bless Yemen. God bless the Palestinian resistance. I just don't think enough of us are truly truly grasping the level of unconscionable depravity the non-western world is up against. Shelling a country (without authorization from Congress after stealing tax money to do the same thing) to protect arms supplies to a country (a settler colony) committing Mass Murder and Genocide. This attack just yet confirms that Imperialist nations will mobilize their military might to support Israel’s ongoing Genocide, protect the flow of capitalism AT ALL COSTS and punish any nation that dares to defend Palestine and challenge imperialism.

But hey, they bomb San'aa and then a million show out!!! A milli!!! You can't fuck with people who are running on faith and live with no fear! Glory to Yemen and death to settler regimes! We stand with the fierce open hearted people of Yemen. AmeriKKKanism and Zionism will crumble. Settler colonisers and their empires will crumble.

I just can't enough of them chanting "We don't care, we don't care, we don't care, make it a major world war. We will defend you palestine with our blood and soul" can't get over Yemen saying "Now we are relieved, because we are being bombed like Gaza. We were ashamed of the Palestinian people that they are being bombed and we are not" Can't get over Yemen vowing to continue it's blockage in support of Gaza no matter what. Can't get over Yemen saying "Threatening us with war is like threatening the sick with health" Can't get over them saying "Our morale is stronger and firmer than steel"

Yemen is steadfast. Yemen is heart opened Yemen is love. Bombs? Sanctions? It will only make Yemen more resilient and determined. You can’t defeat this. This is Love in action right here. Heart cracked open brave sacred warriors of peace.

Also if you need further proof that Palestine's liberation is an ARMED STRUGGLE, it's the fact that global "powers" would immediately condemn, attack and sanction you for resisting and defending Palestine, yet are allowing South Africa to take this case to the the International Court of Justice.. They want you to continue relying on their white colonial systems. (even though the ICJ is a great historical powerful move and one more nail in Israel's coffin) They want you to have "faith" in their process and systems they can easily penetrate and manipulate, not the resistance and not your own sovereignty. That's not justice or liberation. It's called mind control and going in circles. Stay sovereign. Stay principled. Support armed resistance. And have faith in liberation at all costs.

A million people marched in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa today, in solidarity with the people of Palestine and in protest against the US-UK strikes on the Yemeni people.

[savageonwheels]

Car Spot: 78 Mustang II 2+2

Some automotive history from the malaise era, the Ford Mustang II is this weeks car spot.

Expensive fuel and insurance rates led to its development I remember the fall of 1973. The Arabs decided to punish the US for backing Israel and reduced our oil supply. Nearly quadrupling the price of oil from $2.90 a barrel before the embargo to $11.65 a barrel in January 1974 gas prices went through the roof. Remember the long gas lines? All of a sudden big cars were out and MPG was more…

[wezgworld]

Happy 100th Birthday Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger meeting Chairman Mao Zedong Henry Kissinger is a political heavyweight. Of that there can be no doubt. Even the harshest of this US politician-come-guru, Henry Kissinger’s critics will have to admit that he is just that – a veteran in the ring of international geopolitics.  Today, 27th May 2023, Henry Kissinger celebrates his 100th birthday. He is the only surviving member of the…

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>"American"

>red, white, blue

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[thenewdemocratus]

Crash Course: Video: Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter: The Economic Malaise of the 1970s

. The New Democrat The Great Deflation of the 1970s as it is more commonly known. Really lasted that entire decade with the economy taking a big hit in 1973 thanks to the energy crisis of that year. Because of the 1973 Middle East Oil Embargo and it was actually President Richard Nixon who was going, through some really tough political issues that year for well-known reasons. (Anyone old enough…

[super-ultra-mega-deluxe]

Simply believing in ML, or joining an ML org, will not help when the lights go out or food runs out. How can we contend with that?

Marxism-Leninism isn't an arbitrary set of beliefs for one to adopt on a whim, it is a political theory and specifically action, part of which is in fact to "help when the lights go out" or even better, to make sure they don't! communist politics- and really any politic- are what those politics do. Marx explicitly frames it as such, as an ideological formulation that is a tool for practical application. taken outside of its context and application, Marxism is an absurd nothing, as again are all politics. i could provide examples of how communists facilitate the production and distribution of goods, or otherwise manage economics at variable scale and locale, which is rather what i assume you mean to be getting at with your question. your framing is rather nonspecific however: in what economic and political context is there a communist party contending with failures in energy infrastructure and food production and distribution?

the "help when the lights go out" strikes a particular chord, as somewhat recently the socialist nation of Cuba has been forced to contend with fuel shortages; their domestic oil production can't meet the needs of the general populace, and oil imports are inconsistent due to the US embargo. the people of Cuba are, thankfully, not becoming grossly immiserated or dying en masse despite such being the intention of the embargo. they have instituted fuel rationing and rolling blackouts to further conserve fuel and maintain essential services, such as their healthcare system. this of itself is obviously only a reactive policy; the state has also been rebuilding and expanding its oil storage facilities to better handle fluctuations in supply, and more recently they have agreed to a bilateral development agreement with China to substantially expand Cuba's nascent solar power generation. paired with their newfound partnership with BRICS- a move which undermines the aforementioned embargo in a much more material way than a UN vote- Cuba is on a path to fully meet the energy needs of its people and even expand access over the next decade.

that all said, i doubt you specifically care much for Marxist-Leninist experiments as they exist, and are more concerned with the prefiguration of politics before anything like achieving state power, and more specifically within the imperial core, where denying the possibility of effecting revolutionary politics is the most prominent. there are not presently many Marxist-Leninist parties of note in the US, the imperial core, but even less principled communist parties nonetheless consider the economic realities of the workers they represent first and foremost. the old Black Panthers were perhaps the closest to a truly revolutionary socialist movement in the US, and one of the policies they are most famous for is the free breakfast program and the broader Survival Programs they ran. these programs provided food and medical care and education and transportation for many who were subject to economic insecurity; the failure of these programs was a failure of militancy and counterintelligence and scope. the modernly popular if unfortunately less coherent and less principled PSL also runs health and wellness programs, such as kitchens and exercise classes and vocational programs and so on, which is their attempt at replicating such formulations.

it is rather specifically a concern of communists to organize the proletariat to provide for their own needs outside the purview of a capitalist state, and every revolutionary of note before, during, and after seizing power emphasizes such. the ability to do so pending a revolutionary moment is necessarily limited however; you cannot build an administration of economy parallel to an extant state without coming into conflict with that state. even non-communist organizations attempt to build up community programs, but they are either dissolved or incorporated into the state apparatus or otherwise operate under its purview. the ultimate goal is then as always the destruction of the bourgeois state machine and the building of a proletarian state machine, the armies of people organized in enforcing the will of the proletariat as a class, which allows for the more concrete and pointed organization of the economy broadly.

[aboudalhaj]

The Rising Cost of Living in Gaza: A Struggle for Basic Necessities Amid War and Blockade

The escalating cost of living continues to place an unbearable burden on individuals and families in areas ravaged by conflict and embargoes. The image provided paints a stark picture of the harsh reality faced by communities—where even the most basic necessities come at exorbitant prices. Essential items such as cooking oil, sugar, and basic hygiene products are not only overpriced but often scarce due to the ongoing war and economic blockade.

For example, a modest bottle of sunflower oil is priced at an astounding $14.72, while a small packet of sugar costs $9.37. Potatoes and onions, once staple and affordable foods, now cost $8.03 each. Even basic hygiene products like soap and tahini are priced at $5.89 and $13.38, respectively. These prices, which continue to climb, highlight a dire economic situation that makes survival a daily struggle for countless individuals.

The root causes of this crisis lie in the devastating impact of war and prolonged blockades that have crippled local economies, destroyed infrastructure, and limited access to international markets. Local production is stifled, and imports are restricted, leading to inflation and a scarcity of goods. The situation is further exacerbated by unemployment and widespread poverty, leaving many unable to afford even the bare minimum required for sustenance.

In addition to food and hygiene, other sectors such as healthcare and clothing are also affected. Many families cannot afford proper medical treatment or seasonal clothing, leaving them vulnerable to illness and harsh weather conditions. The lack of access to affordable and quality resources perpetuates a cycle of poverty, malnutrition, and disease, particularly among children and the elderly.

The international community must recognize the severity of this humanitarian crisis and take action to alleviate the suffering. Lifting restrictions, providing financial aid, and ensuring the flow of essential goods are critical steps toward restoring dignity and hope to those affected. Until then, millions will continue to live under the shadow of deprivation, with the rising cost of living as an ever-present reminder of their plight.

I urge you to take a stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza. My family, like countless others, is struggling to survive these harsh conditions. You can help by donating to our campaign or simply sharing it with others to raise awareness. Together, we can bring hope and support to those in need.

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I agree that he was a better president that people give him credit for, and I also remember the late 1970s.

However, it doesn't appear that there was "just bad luck" for Carter when it came to the Iranian hostage crisis. According to The New York Times, there is now some strong evidence from a reliable witness that the Reagan campaign worked hard to convince Iran to keep the hostages until after the 1980 election. In exchange for doing so, Reagan would offer Iran "a better deal," after he won. That dirty dealing by the GOP might have cost Carter a second term.

One problem you didn't mention above was inflation, which Carter inherited from Nixon and Ford, and which appears to have been set off in part by the 1973-74 oil embargo, imposed by OPEC against the U.S. for their support of Israel during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. Although the embargo happened before Carter's presidency, its impact on inflation was most strongly felt during the Carter administration.

In addition, Carter had to deal with another oil crisis in 1979 as a result of cutbacks on oil production in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution. This was followed by more cutbacks in 1980 because of the Iran-Iraq War. I remember the long lines waiting to get gas during that time. (But I still voted for Carter again in 1980, because I knew that Reagan would start to turn the clock back on the progress made in the 1960s and early 70s--and I was right.)

[britsyankswheels24]

🇺🇲 Step back in time and experience the roar of the iconic AMC Javelin, a true legend of American muscle cars! Introduced in 1967 by American Motors Corporation (AMC), the Javelin was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door hardtop automobile manufactured across two generations, spanning from 1968 through 1970 and then from 1971 through 1974 model years. It was designed to compete in the pony car market segment against rivals like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.

🚗💨 The AMC Javelin burst onto the scene in 1968, showcasing a sleek design and powerful engines. Styled by Dick Teague, the Javelin offered a range of trim and engine levels, from economical pony car variants to high-performance muscle car models. Its distinctive appearance, featuring a long hood and aggressive stance, turned heads on the streets and racetracks alike.

🏭 Besides being manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Javelins were also assembled under license in Germany, Mexico, the Philippines, Venezuela, and Australia, showcasing its global reach. American Motors even offered discounts to U.S. military personnel, leading to many Javelins being exported overseas.

🛞 Under the hood, the Javelin packed serious power. It was available with inline-six engines or potent V8s, delivering thrilling acceleration and speed. The AMX variant, equipped with a 6.4-liter V8, boasted over 300 horsepower!

🏆 The AMC Javelin wasn't just about looks—it excelled on the track too. It competed in Trans-Am racing, demonstrating its speed and agility. In fact, the second-generation AMX variant was the first pony car used as a standard vehicle for highway police car duties by an American law enforcement agency. Today, the Javelin's unique style and racing heritage make it a sought-after classic among collectors.

💔 By 1974, the automobile landscape had shifted. While other manufacturers downsized engines in response to changing market demands and fuel shortages, the Javelin's big engine option continued until production ceased in November 1974 amidst the Arab oil embargo and declining interest in high-performance vehicles.

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