Alan Ford

[Alan Ford @afordTCSR]

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[Alan Ford @afordTCSR]

There is one thing that people aren’t seeing, yes he was under the influence, just got finished playing a round…he not once played the celebrity card, he was polite, and with his obvious discomfort from back injury (that he mentioned, and was physically stretching) he handled the situation with class… I bet that gets thrown out and FOX will be waiting on CBS to release him….he will be fine…all about his behavior towards the situation

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@Mavs_FFL Agree with the A+…we did exactly what we needed to…get Flagg the complimentary pieces around him…kept Kyrie in the mix…I low key, think that they are going to make some noise next season

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@NationMffl So truly we got nothing for Luka…at this point it’s a sunk cost… drop it-> keep striving for the future…we have a great young base…now we just need to shore up our complimentary players and there is a clear path forward…

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Luka, WAS our guy…we shit the bed and lost him….the basketball gods gifted us with Flagg….time to embrace what we are building, not reacting like some high school girl…..the Mavericks have a solid foundation right now…Dallas is where everyone wants to come to….don’t worry MFFLs we are building something special

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Hey Dick, how about you stop believing and regurgitating MSM talking points. Everything you said is provably false propaganda. This is 2026, not 1926…everyone on the planet has access to truth…unfortunately you’d rather push a narrative that is anti-American, so you can get some “likes” from your boomer friends….you can believe and say whatever you want….because this is America…however, what you and your sadly brethren are hoping for, is to implode everything, so you can be right….yeah, don’t think that we are going to allow that today….thanks though

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@Liza137823 $40….thats where we start, if the meal is perfect, then $80, however if the service is poor (bad attitude, not responsive to requests) it could easily become $20 real quick….all about attitude 😊

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Refineries and crude types
Partially true but incomplete. Many (especially Gulf Coast) U.S. refineries are indeed configured for heavy/sour crude, a legacy from decades of imports. U.S. shale production is mostly light/sweet, creating a mismatch. The U.S. still imports heavy crude (primarily from Canada and Mexico, not mainly Hormuz) to optimize these complex refineries, which produce more diesel/gasoline from heavy barrels. 
However:
• Gulf Coast refineries (Texas/Louisiana) are among the most complex in the world and already handle heavy crude well.
• They have been ramping up Venezuelan heavy imports and maximizing runs on available barrels amid the disruptions. 
• Not “most” U.S. refineries are locked into heavy-only; many have flexibility, and lighter domestic crude is being processed/exported successfully.
Imports through the Strait of Hormuz
Mostly false in the U.S. context. The U.S. imports only a small fraction of its crude (~500k bpd or less directly) via Hormuz-linked sources. Total U.S. crude imports run ~5-8 million bpd, dominated by Canada (pipelines) and Mexico. The big Hormuz volumes (~20% of global oil) primarily serve Asia and Europe. 
The disruption has raised global prices (affecting U.S. prices too via the world market), but U.S. direct reliance on Hormuz crude is limited.
Companies shifting/“ditching” the Strait for Texas
This is happening. With Hormuz traffic heavily disrupted or risky since late February 2026 (attacks, insurance, blockades), tanker traffic has dropped sharply. Buyers (Asia/Europe) are turning to U.S. exports, which have hit or approached records. Empty tankers are heading to U.S. Gulf ports (Texas) to load light crude and products. 
Gulf Coast refiners (Valero, Marathon, Phillips 66, etc.) are maximizing throughput, restarting units, and exporting more gasoline/diesel to fill global gaps. U.S. crude/product exports have surged as a direct result. 
It’s not “because they like America better”—it’s supply, risk, and economics. Middle East barrels are constrained ��� higher prices for alternatives → U.S. barrels become competitive despite quality differences and shipping distances.
War and prices
The conflict (escalated in late Feb 2026) has disrupted ~20% of global flows, spiked Brent/WTI, and raised U.S. gas prices (via global linkage + domestic tightness). Whether it was “unnecessary” is political opinion, not fact. The shift to U.S. supplies is a real market response, not “pure fantasy.” Trump is highlighting the export boom and U.S. production strength as a relative advantage (U.S. is a net petroleum exporter overall). 
Bottom line: The post overstates U.S. dependence on Hormuz heavy crude and understates the documented surge in U.S. exports/refinery activity filling the gap. The mismatch between light domestic crude and heavy-oriented refineries is real and longstanding, but the current crisis has accelerated reliance on American supply chains.

[Alan Ford @afordTCSR]

That’s the context of the ongoing 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis. Due to the Iran conflict (which escalated in late February), tanker traffic through the strait has been heavily disrupted or effectively blocked for much of the time since early March. This has cut off a big chunk of Middle Eastern (mostly heavy/sour) crude exports—around 20% of global oil flows normally. 
Oil companies and traders have shifted hard toward U.S. supplies, especially from Texas (Permian and other basins). U.S. crude exports have surged toward record levels, with pipelines from the Permian to Gulf Coast terminals running at or above capacity. Gulf Coast refiners (Valero, Marathon, Phillips 66, etc.) are maximizing runs, restarting units, and exporting more refined products (gasoline, diesel) to fill gaps in Asia and Europe. 
Connection to heavy crude and Texas refineries
Texas Gulf Coast refineries (Houston, Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, etc.) are among the world’s most complex and are already well-equipped for heavy crude. Many were upgraded over decades to process discounted heavy/sour barrels from Venezuela, Mexico, Canada, etc. They have the cokers, hydrocrackers, desulfurization units, and metallurgy for it. 
• U.S. shale crude (what’s surging out of Texas) is mostly light and sweet — easier to refine but these complex refineries make less margin on it compared to heavy stuff.
• With Middle East supplies disrupted, there’s been renewed interest in Venezuelan heavy crude (which matches the refineries well), and some operators have ramped that up. 
“Pulling out” of Hormuz isn’t really a choice for most companies—it’s too risky due to attacks and insurance issues—so they’re sourcing from the U.S. instead where possible. Texas refineries are benefiting hugely from higher crack spreads and throughput right now. 
Retrofitting angle from before
If the goal is to run more heavy crude through Texas facilities right now, most don’t need major retrofits—they’re already set up. Some lighter-oriented or inland refineries might, but the big Gulf Coast players are optimized for it. A brand-new refinery announcement in Brownsville was mentioned for light shale crude, but that’s the exception. 
Bottom line: The shift is already happening without massive new retrofits on the core Texas Gulf Coast complex. It’s boosting U.S. exports and refiner profits in the short term, though it contributes to higher domestic gas prices amid the global tightness. The real fix everyone wants is reopening (or bypassing) Hormuz

[Alan Ford @afordTCSR]

"We completely understand, because OUR country is absolutely the best prosporus in the world. The thing is...our country is the way it is because we have rules and laws. We have developed pathways for foreign people to obtain legal status here. The thing is you have to WAIT in line. Eventually you will have an opportunity to present yourself to an immigration judge make your case, see if you are awarded the amazing blessing of becoming an American. Right now you are a criminal trespassing on American soil"

Good luck with that.

The American People

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@Mavs_FFL Is try to turn the #3 into (2) later 1st round talents

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@ChuysRestaurant can you please read the market, and provide some non alcoholic beers? My server yesterday mentioned that you all used to have some O'Douls...but they have been gone for a while....

Do better

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This post is the textbook definition of gaslighting. You are obviously trying hard to get someone to disagree with you. Pretty sure that his time in office will be a horrible embarrassment for the liberal left for the rest of our country’s time. This was an election that was absolutely stolen using every shameful means that could be thought of. This was a plan to turn the USA into a globalist hell hole, getting the same thing that Europe is experiencing right now. Thank God that we were able to get the true president Trump back in power, to unwind the damage that Biden caused. Hopefully the American people can wake up, and vote red in the midterms, otherwise we are going to have nothing but impeachment, and roadblocks, setbacks…and we will end up back to square one.

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@FDSportsbook I suspect the Kon crowd, are the same type that got participation awards, and were proud of that result….

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@FDSportsbook ❤️

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@SaveAmericaNew Wow, she is amazing!

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@eviethedog65 @AdameMedia Well you can definitely trust those truthers…Iran never lies

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@NBADracos That’s called traveling