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re: US Oil Reserves Drop To Lowest Level In 44 Years
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:04 pm to Bring Da Wood
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:04 pm to Bring Da Wood
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Well we’re actually using it correctly this time - in a time of war or emergency. Joe raided it because of his fricked up fiscal policy. I guess we just don’t want to talk about that because the current decline was no where near the decline under the previous administration. In fact if Joe hadn’t raided it like he did, we wouldn’t even be having this discussion.
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Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:09 pm to LuckyTiger
How much of that deficit is due to the last administration
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:11 pm to Timeoday
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Can you compare 1982 domestic oil production to 2026 domestic oil production? If so, please let us know.
This is the kind of question the TDS crowd refuse to or are just incapable of asking.
The lower reserve doesn't matter much if production levels are appropriate.
But instead of asking the most basic question, they immediately jump to outrage. The desire to complain on the right far exceeds its will to think logically.
The level of emotional thinking will be a long-term problem that outlives Trump. Even if things aren't great right now, cutting off your nose to spite your face is never the solution. Conservatives struggle mightily with that.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:16 pm to Boom33
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Are you going to add in demand also?
Of course.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:17 pm to TenWheelsForJesus
We still import 8 million bpd. If something or someone were to interrupt that daily flow, do you think the domestic companies would just be able to flip some switches and cover that production? Or would we need the SPR to handle the deficit?
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:20 pm to Timeoday
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panicans
The telltale sign you’re reading the words of a 12 year old.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:22 pm to Csmims
Trump — 1st term (FY2017–FY2020): ~$5.6 trillion
* Biden (FY2021–FY2024): ~$7.7 trillion
* Trump — 2nd term: FY2025 deficit was ~$1.8 trillion; FY2026 is still in progress.
Trump is on a pace to hit or exceed $8T in his second term, and will be roughly $14T in his two terms.
Deficit projects to be about $46T when he leaves office.
For reference, Obama was about $7.5T in 8 years in office.
As stated yesterday, the Trump-Biden-Trump presidencies have exploded our debt.
Given that Trump ran on fiscal responsibility, the fact that he’ll exceed 8 years of Obama in his second 4 year term is astounding.
Trump cutting USAID and securing the border have been major wins for the country…though temporary.
He’s a massive disappointment otherwise.
* Biden (FY2021–FY2024): ~$7.7 trillion
* Trump — 2nd term: FY2025 deficit was ~$1.8 trillion; FY2026 is still in progress.
Trump is on a pace to hit or exceed $8T in his second term, and will be roughly $14T in his two terms.
Deficit projects to be about $46T when he leaves office.
For reference, Obama was about $7.5T in 8 years in office.
As stated yesterday, the Trump-Biden-Trump presidencies have exploded our debt.
Given that Trump ran on fiscal responsibility, the fact that he’ll exceed 8 years of Obama in his second 4 year term is astounding.
Trump cutting USAID and securing the border have been major wins for the country…though temporary.
He’s a massive disappointment otherwise.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:24 pm to TenWheelsForJesus
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The lower reserve doesn't matter much if production levels are appropriate.
Or, and hear me out, “reserves” are there in case a substantial portion of your sources are unavailable, regardless of domestic or imported.
It’s not that far-fetched anymore to consider that hacking could take out a significant part of domestic supply, whether it be pipeline controls, power grids, whatever.
Even if I have a well paying job and a decent portfolio, I still have savings.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:25 pm to DeltaDoc
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He’s a massive disappointment otherwise.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:26 pm to Potchafa
Don't need reserves as much, when you have more of your own
Posted on 8/18/26 at 12:36 pm to Ag Zwin
I am certainly not panicked, obviously.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 4:29 pm to DeltaDoc
And here I thought we were talking about oil reserves
Posted on 8/18/26 at 4:51 pm to ChatGPT of LA
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Don't need reserves as much, when you have more of your own
Are you implying that US companies can be compelled to bypass the global market and sell directly to the US govt at discount?
Or even more laughable, that US companies would do so out of allegiance to the flag?
Posted on 8/18/26 at 5:40 pm to ATrillionaire
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implying
I dont imply shite, clown. That was the mental gymnastics idiots like you play in their head
Our production is higher than ever, domestically.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 5:52 pm to LuckyTiger
Why don't you worry about that shite stain state you live in first
Posted on 8/18/26 at 6:40 pm to Csmims
And now everyone will understand why Iran keeps prolonging it. This is the core leverage point and the longer it goes on it weakens our position. US can't afford another emergency release of it's reserves. Prices headed upward.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 6:47 pm to OldManRiver
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What does any of that have to do with the physical SPR being low? The actual qty of reserve barrels has dropped dramatically
Really? The rate of replenishment has nothing to do with how supply is utilized? Who educated you?
Posted on 8/18/26 at 7:10 pm to OldManRiver
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We still import 8 million bpd
And we export 4-6 million barrels a day. Along with another 4 million of petroleum products a day.
We are fine.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 7:17 pm to ChatGPT of LA
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I dont imply shite, clown. That was the mental gymnastics idiots like you play in their head
Our production is higher than ever, domestically.
What is your point?
Quick lesson: The US gov't purchases crude directly from the global market in order to replenish the SPR. Doesn't matter if domestic production increases x 5. There are no local discounts.
This post was edited on 8/18/26 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 8/18/26 at 7:27 pm to ATrillionaire
Higher production draws down reserves.
I'm nor gonna sit here and educate you. You're too far behind. Do some research and check back, kid. Then we can have a semi decent exchange because your thought process will be different. Instead of thinking its panic time over reserves. It isn't
I'm nor gonna sit here and educate you. You're too far behind. Do some research and check back, kid. Then we can have a semi decent exchange because your thought process will be different. Instead of thinking its panic time over reserves. It isn't
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