THE POLICE BRUTALLY ASSASSINATED LORENZO SALGADO ARAJUGO BECAUSE HE WAS MEXICAN

POLICE BRUTALITY KILLED LORENZO

By: Derek Varslona

The police killed Lorenzo Salgado Arajugo.  This man was a Mexican immigrant who was doing nothing wrong in this country other than probably being in this nation illegally.  If that is the case, then the man should have been arrested for being an illegal immigrant and breaking American laws. But not killed.  Let me ask supporters this question:  If someone broke into your house, would you sit them down for dinner?  If the answer is no,o then why do you give them benefits like food stamps, shelter, and medical care if they are not entitled to it?

The statement by police does not match what actually happened on the ground.  Sure, I am against illegal immigration.  But I am not for the killing of people, as I support all life from conception to natural death.

People claimed through eyewitness and video accounts that Lorenzo never rammed his vehicle into the police car.  This could be a big case in the Hispanic community as the George  Floyd incident was.  As always, comments accepted.

Lorenzo Salgado Arajugo
Image: ABC13Houston.com
Friday, July 10, 2026

Source: Priscilla Alvarez. " What we know so far About Fatal Shooting of Mexican Father in Houston."CNN.comm Houston: Friday, July 10, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/10/us/salgado-araujo-houston-ice-shooting-wwk

IRAN AND AMERICA TRADE STRIKES IN IRAN

THE WAR IN IRAN CONTINUES WITH STRIKES

By: Derek Varsalona  

The recent ceasefire was tragically short-lived. On Thursday, July 9, 2026, both Iran and the United States engaged in a dangerous exchange of strikes. The U.S. launched these attacks in direct response to the escalating assaults on American vessels.  

As the conflict deepens, we can expect a significant rise in oil prices. This situation is detrimental to American families and businesses alike. However, it appears that President Trump is indifferent to these consequences, seemingly eager for higher oil prices that benefit his contributors in the oil industry, who generously support the Republican Party.  

To bring this war to a swift conclusion, we must consider decisive, albeit extreme, measures. Much like the action taken during World War II, we might contemplate a forceful response that includes crippling Iran’s military capabilities. Yet, we must acknowledge the grave humanitarian implications of such actions. Targeting energy supplies could leave countless vulnerable individuals without essential power for medical equipment and daily living.  

While I do not advocate for war, it’s imperative that if we are engaged, we pursue a comprehensive plan to decisively dismantle Iran’s offensive capabilities. Open discussions on this topic are welcomed and necessary.  

Al Jazeera
Tehran: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Source: The New York Times. "Oil Prices Hold Gains After Another Round of Strikes in Gulf." Tehran: Thursday, July 9, 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/business/oil-shipping-stocks-gas-iran-hormuz.html

AMERICA'S DEFENSE OF ISRAEL IS CAUSING PROBLEMS

 IRAN ATTACKS US SHIPS

By: Derek Varsalona

Iran has attacked three United State s Commercial Ships in the region.  It also launched attacks on American military bases.

I have been against this war from the start.  America should not be at war with Iran.  I am not against war, in general.  But here I do not think this war is valid for any good.  If anything, America should be fighting for its own sake and national security, not the national security of Israel.

The fact is that America has gotten into more problems because we support Israel.  Osama Bin Laden even claimed that the reason he committed the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001, was that America had supported Israel.  Yet, Israel did not come to America's defense during the war in Afghanistan.

America must fight wars for its own national security and economic interests.  The problem with America is that we think that countries with like minded Democracies would keep America safer.  It has only made America more of a target.  As always, comments accepted

Israel has caused the American war with Iran
Source: NYTimes.com 
Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Source: Garret Hake. " Iran Targets American Military Sites in Gulf After Wave of U.S. Attacks." NBCNews.com Straits of Hormuz: July 7, 2026, https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-launches-new-attacks-iran-retaliation-attacks-commercial-ships-us-m-rcna353411

MANY PROMINATE DEMOCRATS PULL PLANTER ENDORSEMENT

DEMOCRATS BEGIN TO PULL PLANTER ENDORSEMENT

By: Derek Varsalona

Prominent Democrats have begun to pull their endorsements of Senate Candidate Nick Planter.  Senator Bernie Sanders is a coward and is sitting behind him; I do not know why.  I applaud the Democrats for leaving Planter in the dust just like the breakaway Catholics are leaving the Pope, which makes them Protestant.

There are allegations that Nick Planter has rapped a woman when he was visibly drunk.  Being drunk or not, that gives you no excuse.  Yes, even in rape, a woman should have the child since I am pro-life.

The fact of the matter is, Planter should not be serving anywhere in government, let alone the Senate.  He also has a Nazi tattoo on him, but not a Swastika. As always, comments accepted.

Wall Street Journal
July 6, 2026

Source: Nick Riccardi. "Democrats Begin Pulling Planter Endorsement After Maine Candidate Faces Sexual Abuse Charges." The Associated Press. Bar Harbor: Tuesday, July 7, 2026. https://apnews.com/article/graham-platner-maine-assault-senate-061e18bdd180928bbcd94b18a52f4ec9

THE SOCIALIST TRUMP ACCOUNTS OPEN TODAY

TRUMP SOCIALIST TRUMP ACCOUNTS GO LIVE

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump and his Republican colleagues claim they are against socialism until they are not.  Today, the Trump accounts go live.  The government is going to give each kid $1,000.

I do not agree with Trump accounts.  This is a form of socialism, and it is deviating from free-market capitalism.  Let me get this straight: if it is okay to have Trump accounts for all children, which is government-funded, then why was Obamacare so bad for giving everyone health care?  I support some form of government health care as long as it covers everyone and does not cover abortion.  The abortion issue in Obamacare is why I am against it.  I am also against it since if it was so good for Americans, then why did Congress and the President not go on it?  Also, I supported the public option, which did not make it.  The only problem is that Obamacare is strangling the market, and it will eventually be the only option.

As for the Trump accounts, I am against this.  The government should not be handing out free money and free $1,000 to kids.  This is rewarding laziness.  The government should take a laissez-faire approach, hands off the economy, and no Trump accounts.  As always,s comments accepted.

Source: Chris Stein. " Trump Accounts: Wall Street Backed Investment Funds for Children go Live."  The Guardian. Washington, DC: July 4, 2026. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/04/trump-accounts-savings

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S WEALTH SHOWS CAPITALISM WORKS

 PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP PROVES CAPITALISM WORKS

By: Derek Varsalona

Congratulations to President Trump.  He made over $1.2 billion last year.  This proves that capitalism works and socialism sucks.

President Trump is a capitalist, and capitalism works.  Socialism is for the lazy who want to suck the government benefits off the tit of the American taxpayer.  The fact of the matter is the reason why people are poor is that they do not work hard at all.  Surfing on government benefits is like being a drug user, and the government is your drug dealer.  Hear me out: when you survive on government benefits as your only source of income before retirement, you will always be a slave to the government.  As always, comments accepted.

facebook.com
July 2, 2026

 Source: Nadja Lovadinov. " How Trump Made over $1 Billion Last Year." The Associated Press. Washington, DC: July 2, 2026. 

CLIMATE CHANGE IS KILLING THE PLANET AND ITS PEOPLE

CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL

By: Derek Varsalona

Climate Change is real, and it is killing us.  I believe the reason people call it climate change as opposed to global warming is that global warming was or is not a selling point in the world or in America, for that matter.  I am not a climate change denier.  I just don't give a damn about the matter that much.

A major heat wave is being recorded for the Fourth of July weekend on the East Coast with record-breaking temperatures.  For many areas of the United States, it will reach triple digits.  It is so hot you can fry an egg on the Las Vegas sidewalks and blacktop and elsewhere. Remember to hydrate often.  As always, comments are accepted.

Climate Change is killing us.
Image: Wired.com
Lukas Schulze
July 25, 2017

Source: Jen Gray. "Over 175 Million facing Record Heat into The Weekend." The Weather Channel. Atlanta: Wednesday, July 1, 2026. https://weather.com/2026/07/01/forecast/national/heat-wave-fourth-of-july-week-midwest-south-east