LIFE IS GETTING MORE EXPENSIVE UNDER TRUMP

REPUBLICANS ARE STANDING UP TO TRUMP

By: Derek Varsalona

When I used to think of Republicans, I would normally think of the party that makes life less expensive and more affordable for people to live.  When I usually think of Democrats, I usually think of the welfare state and government subsidies to live on.  Today, these issues are outdated and far from the truth.  As I stated in my last post, it is President Trump who is making life more expensive to live.

The Republicans are right to revolt against President Trump's tariffs on the world.  A tariff is nothing more than a tax on the poor, as the rich people can survive, and the poor people are left eating crumbs and starving.  With the social security net of food stamps being cut, I to,o am feeling the pain of being penny-pinching, and it is not a welcome sight.  In the end, President Trump caused this disaster, not the Democrats.

The Republicans are right to revolt against President Trump's tariffs.  The tariffs are nothing more than a tax on the poor.  The country club Republicans and Wall Street Democrats can afford these tariffs.   Just like the late comedian mastermind George Carlin used to say, that politics is a big club and you and I, my friend, are not in the big club.  It is President Trump who has made life more expensive with tariffs, not the Democrats.

I agree with President Trump that America has a trade surplus on the world stage.  When I elected President Trump, I thought that a businessman was better equipped to run a country than a career politician.  I also did not like Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.  Still to this day, I believe that if Hillary left her husband, Bill Clinton, after the Monica Lewinsky scandal, she would be President today.  To me, that was a lack of judgment.  If you can't even dump a man who cheats on you for a run-of-the-mill White House intern like Monica Lewinsky, you have no business running the business and affairs of the United States.

The Republicans are right to revolt.  It goes against their branding as a public relations firm of affordability.  President Trump has a public relations nightmare on his hands that he himself has created.  A Tariff is nothing more than a tax on the poor, as they feel the pain of the tariff trickle down to the cost of living.  Everything is going to go up due to tariffs, from oil prices to groceries to the overall cost of living in America.

Thanks for nothing, President Trump.  As always, comments accepted.

Life is more Expensive under Trump
Image: facebook.com
February 12, 2026

Source: Mia McCarthy and Calen Razor. " House Set to Rebuke Trump Tariffs." Antron/C. Washington, DC: Wednesday, February 11, 2026. https://www.politico.com/newsletters/inside-congress/2026/02/11/house-set-to-rebuke-trumps-tariffs-00775515

PRESIDENT TRUMP IS MAKING LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE

TRUMP JUST MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE

By: Derek Varsalona

America, your President is holding your food and vital medicine hostage for a ransom from Canada.  Yesterday, President Trump blocked the US-Canada Border Bridge in Michigan, which connects the United States and Canada, from opening. The Gordie Howe Bridge is now closed until further notice.

President Trump may not know it, but he is single-handedly hurting the American economy with this blockade.  These are the types of events that wars are started over.  Most, if not all, wars are fought for two reasons: economic and religious.  This trade war started over the first economic aspect.

This is a stupid move by President Trump.  The move blocks vital medicine and food from coming into America.  It blocks the very thing that is needed to make people survive food and medicine.  I will even go further to say that it blocks new shelters and housing from being built, as it could possibly block the lumber and materials from Canada that are needed to build those homes.  It may be a far stretch, but people also need shelter to survive.

With this blockade, President Trump is making people homeless to some extended and sicker, as the move is blocking the lumber needed to build the houses, and he is making people sicker on their deathbeds by blocking much vital medicine from entering America from Canada.  

Stupid Move, President Trump, Stupid Move.  As always, comments are accepted.

President Trump is making life more Expensive

Source: Silditya Ray. "Michigan Law Makers Push Back AS Trump Threatens to Block Opening of US-Canada Border." Forbes.com Detroit: Tuesday, February 10, 2026. https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/02/10/michigan-lawmakers-pushback-as-trump-threatens-to-block-opening-of-us-canada-bridge/

THE DC MEASLES OUTBREAK

MEASELS CASES FUND IN DC METRO AREA

By: Derek Varsalona

There is an epidemic and pandemic in the Washington, D.C. area, where I live.  A measles outbreak has occurred in Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas.  Doctors are urging caution during this troubling time.

DC Health Department has issued a public alert.  I am concerned about the measles outbreak, but I refuse to live in fear of the disease.  For Jesus Christ tells me not to live in fear, for he is always with me. 

There are multiple cases of the measles outbreak throughout my region of the DC Metro Area.  The places with the most exposure are the DC Children's Hospital, Reagan National Airport, Union Station, and the Metro Station.

DC Measles Outbreak

This is very concerning since people have to go to work.  So most people in Dc will be exposed to the measles since they use the Metro.  This is troubling times.  Be on guard and stay safe, my friends.  As always, comments are accepted.

Source: John Gonzales.  "DC Officials Urge Symptom Monitoring, Vaccination Check After Measles Exposure." ABC7News.com, Washington, DC: Monday, February 9, 2026. 

TRUMP CAN NOT TRUST IRAN

AMERICA CAN NOT TRUST IRAN

By: Derek Varsalona

For what it's worth, I am a libertarian who is glad to have President Trump in power.  There is no  better person to have at the helm than someone who kicks ass now and takes names later.

The Iranian government, point-blank, told President Trump that Iran will never stop enriching uranium.  Well, if that is the case, your demands will be met in the time of war.

President Trump should go to Congress and get a declaration of war.  There is no talking to Iran, just like there is no talking sense into a mentally ill person.  Iran's demands will be met on the battlefield.  

They called World War I the war to end all wars.  Then Hitler came about and set up the Holocaust, and America turned a blind eye and did not intervene.  America has also taken a blind eye to the abortion holocaust in America.

There is no talking to Iran.  There is no kumbyah, and let's talk this out.  Iran must be dealt with force militarily.  Let us fight the war to end all wars with all the nuclear and chemical warfare combined.  Let us unload Fort Dietrich and all its chemical weapons on Iran.  As always, comments are accepted.

America can not trust Iran
Image: BBC.com

Source: American Foreign Press. " Iran Defies U.S. Threats to Insist on Right to Enrich Uranium." Tehran: Sunday, February 8, 2026. 

THE GREAT AI DEPRESSION

THE GREAT AI DEPRESSION

By: Derek Varsalona

Another week is upon us, and it is another win week for AI.  Unfortunately, it is another losing week for the people of the world.

Just last week, AI has reportedly caused Wall Street to lose $ 400 billion in assets, stocks, and savings.  This is not good for the American economy.  The fact is that people often struggle to understand how to interact with AI.

The fact of the matter is that AI is here to stay.  To most, it is scary.  Who is going to lose their job to AI? Everyone? I once spoke to a man at Life Time Fitness who works with AI.  I point-blank asked him, "Is AI going to replace you?"   He responded, " I don't know, but I am scared."

AI seems to be replacing everything know of days.  As a Libertarian, let me make a suggestion to the Libertarian Party.  Put up an AI candidate for President, County Executive, Mayor or Governor.  You may not win the seat but you will definitely get more media coverage, and more media coverage means more votes.

Wall Street itself was attacked by AI this week.  The Street lost $400billion in a single week.

Let's face it, AI is here and here to stay.  America and the world must adapt to AI, or the industry in which you work will become

The Great AI Depression

extinct.  As always, comments are accepted.

Source: Madison Mills. "AI Wiped Out $400 Billion This Week-And It's Only Getting Started." Axois.com New York City: Saturday, February 7, 2026.https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/ai-software-anthropic-losses-stock-market

TRUMP RX IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH

TRUMP LAUNCHES TRUMP RX

By: Derek Varsalona

 Doctor Trump, Doctor Trump,  your medication is ready. On Friday, President Trump launched Trump RX, a prescription drug discount website.  Now, the government is once again in your medicine cabinet.  

This is odd that President Trump does not want Obamacare or universal health care, but he wants to save money on people's prescription drugs.  What concerns me as a Libertarian is the fact that the government might push certain types of drugs that made deals with President Trump on certain medications.

I personally believe that Trump RX goes against free enterprise.  What sweetheart deals were made to get the drug cost lower?  After looking at the website, the medications listed are still too expensive.  Certain people are going to have to decide between putting food on the table and taking their prescribed medication.

I support the free market.  I believe that the drug companies might have paid off the Trump administration to get listed.  That is bad for America, and the website provides healthy information, but bad that the government is running the website.  As always, comments accepted.

Trump RX is Bad
Image: Youtube.com
February 6, 2026

Source: President Donald J. Trump.  "TrumpRX.com"  Washington, DC: Friday, February 6, 2026. https://trumprx.gov/browse

AMERICA IS PLAYING WITH FIRE BY SUPPORTING TAIWAN

TRUMP IS PLAYING WITH FIRE BY SUPPORTING TAIWAN

BY: DEREK VARSALONA

President Trump is playing with fire by supporting Taiwan over China.   America should not be supporting anyone in this fight.  This is just another example of nationalism from the United States of America.

I can understand that it creates a buffer to combat China.  The fact of the matter is that we should no longer be a trade partner with China.  Not after China created bioterrorism in the world by manufacturing Corona Virus in a Wuhan Laboratory.  

I believe that China is the world's strongest country.  I say this because society shut down its operations.  Stores were closed, and people were forced to get vaccinated and masked against their will.  The Democratic politicians let China rule America overnight.  I say never again will we do this.

When Corona Virus, a bioterrorism disease by China, was unleashed into the world, the world changed overnight.  Businesses closed down, people greeted people through windows and plexiglass, and people were forced to mask up like ninjas, which made it hard to breathe.

America must not waver to the Chinese for anything ever again.  We have one party that loves to waver to China, that is the Democratic Party.  I say never again will we bow down to the dangerous dragon known as China.  The question is, will America listen?  As always, comments accepted.

America bows down to China
Image: The Economist.com
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Source: Jen Jett. "Taiwan-US Relations Are Rock Solid." NBCNews.com Beijing: Thursday, February 5, 2026. https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/taiwan-us-ties-are-rock-solid-president-says-xi-warns-trump-arms-sales-rcna257524