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So if you're predicting Trump's future action through the lens of his self-interest, it makes no sense to conclude that he would view his self-interest as including "bomb Kharg Island."
How long is his time horizon, for investing decisions? I realize he is the most perfect specimen of vigorous, virile, manhood, the world has ever seen, but he's nearly 80. What I am proposing is, for instance, the Saudi government wants something from him. A prominent Saudi company is planning a new development. The Saudi government says "God in Human Form, Trump the Magnificent, we want this. Our good buddy is planning a new kazillion dollar development. We would like to pay you $100,000,000 to license your brand (wink wink) for his development." The Saudis get what they want, and Trump the Magnificent pockets the up front $100M, rather than waiting for annual royalty payments over the life of the project, while taking credit for the entire kazillion dollar project himself.
Having already taken the Saudis to the cleaners, he can then bomb Kharg Island. Big oil sees the profit in bribing him, so they pay him more, to take out more competitors.
Steve
