Something doesn't square here
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Trump has preannounced that he will be attacking Syria.
He tweeted today:
"Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!' You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!"
What's odd is that Trump has repeatedly criticized leaders for failing to use the element of surprise.
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Of course, it could just be another example of a politician saying one thing and doing another but it's especially striking this time. It might just be a case of John Bolton whispering in his ear.
The other question is what to buy if the missiles fly. I talked about buying some gold yesterday and it's up $13 today. I think the reaction next depends on what kind of attack the US launches and how aggressively Russia responds.