# HALO TAX

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Podcast: [Evil Thoughts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evil-thoughts-326350)
Published: 2026-07-13T19:02:24+00:00
Episode link: https://joecrummey.libsyn.com/halo-tax
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## Resource

The US has always had the Big Stick. We've just been waiting for a cowboy to pick it up. Trump this morning declares we are the Guardian Angel of the Strait of Hormuz . We'll charge a 20% cargo fee for safe passage. Meanwhile in the wake of Lindsey Graham's sudden passing, Adam Schiff wastes zero seconds trotting out another War Powers Resolution to kneecap the whole operation.

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