AMERICA MUST RELY ON THEMSELVES FOR THEIR ENERGY CONSUMPTION

 AMERICA MUST RELY ON ITSELF FOR OIL

By: Derek Varsalona

America has a bad foreign policy when it comes to oil.  America relies on the rest of the world for its oil instead of relying on itself.  Needless to say, the rest of the world hates America's success.  As of right now, America is the largest exporter of oil in the world.  Why export all this oil instead of using it in America and bringing down the cost of oil?

As of right now, China has the largest stockpile of crude oil.  America should never again deal with China.  Not after what they did by giving the coronavirus to the world, which was developed in a Wuhan Lab.

As of right now, energy shortage is a concern.  But it does not have to be.  America can use this oil for its own survival and bring down the cost of oil and gasoline, instead of relying on a world that hates America.  As always, comments accepted.

America must rely on itself for energy
Image: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
EnergyIntelligence
EnrgyIntel.com

Source: Leonie Kidd. "Global Week Ahead: Crude Diplomacy Casts Shadow over Trump Xi Summit." CNBC.com Beijing: Sunday, May 10, 2026. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/10/global-week-ahead-crude-diplomacy-casts-shadow-over-trump-xi-summit.html

THERE IS NO CHANCE FOR PEACE BETWEEN TRUMP AND IRAN

 THE WORLD WANTS CONSTANT WAR BETWEEN IRAN AND THE USA

By: Derek Varsalona

Don't get me wrong, hear me out. I would love to give peace a chance between Iran and the United States.  But given the chance, neither country is backing down from its previous position.  Iran is never going to give up their nukes for Nuclear Energy and Nuclear weapons.   The United States will not budge until Iran gives up their nukes.  With that stalemate, there is no hope for peace negotiations since both sides are coming to the table with clenched fists instead of open arms.

Iran has sent over a peace deal to President Trump while still attacking American interests and vessels.  America responded in kind.  The fact of the matter with this going on, there is no hope for peace.   

With this war going on, the price of oil is still going to go up.   In my home state of Virginia, the average price of gasoline is $4.38 a gallon.  Do not look for that to go down any time soon; it just might go up.  Is President Trump concerned? Not a chance.  As a Republican, he is beholden to the oil industry as well as the Republican Party, with a few oil-state Democrats also.

As for the war, this is never going to end up going well.  The people need to know that.  Both America and Iran are superpowers in the world.  With that ego, there is no hope for a peaceful solution.  People should be prepared for a long, drawn-out war as both American citizens and Iranian citizens suffer political consequences.  As always, comments accepted.

No peace between Iran and the USA
Mint.com
May 7, 2026

Source: Umut Uras and Yashraj Sharma. " US Expected Tehran's Response to Peace Deal, Clashes in Hormuz." Al Jazeera.com Tehran: Saturday, May 9, 2026. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/9/iran-war-live-tehrans-reply-to-us-deal-expected-amid-clashes-in-hormuz

THREE PEOPLE DIE ON CRUISE SHIP OF HAUNTAVIRUS

 THREE PEOPLE DIE OF HANTAVIRUS ON CRUISE

By: Derek Varsalona

This is scary.  It appears that Hantavirus is more deadly than COVID.  I had Covid, it was not fun, and I do not want Hantavirus.    I do not wish Hantavirus on anyone not even my political opponents, which seems to be everyone, who know that I am a Trump-supporting Libertarian.

A third person has died on a cruise ship linked to hantavirus.  This is very troubling, and there needs to be a better protocol to get people to see a doctor and get cured fast if that is at all possible.  The last place you want to be is stranded on a cruise ship in this situation.

Some survivors have been transported to the island of Tristan da Cunha.  This is the wrong move.  The people should not be left on the island to die of the Hanta Virus.  This is going to lead to the spread of the Hanta Virus.  The three people who died died very quickly in a matter of days after contracting the disease.

This is a worldwide concern.  But people should not be left on an island to die.  That is only going to spread the Hantavirus throughout the rest of the world.  As always, comments are accepted.

Symptoms of HauntaVirus
Clevelandclinc.org
Cleveland, OH
Friday, May 8, 2026

Source: Kevin Rawlinson. "Third Briton Has Suspected Hantavirus Linked to Ship Outbreak." The Guardian.com London: Friday, May 8, 2026.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/third-briton-suspected-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak

PEACE TALKS WITH IRAN WILL GO NOWHERE FAST

PEACE TALKS WILL GO NOWHERE FAST

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump and Iran engaged in peace talks on Thursday, but I am afraid that these peace talks are going to go nowhere fast.  I do want peace, I really do.  But I am also being realistic about the situation.  

The first thing off is that Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon.  That seems to be a no-go for Iran, which seems to be days, if not weeks, away from making a nuclear weapon.  Iran claims that their nuclear energy program is for peaceful means.  No one in their right mind believes that, not even the citizens of Iran.

Mediators are now pushing for a short-term deal.  Then what war again with the rest of the world?  If Iran obtains a nuclear weapon, I believe that it will be the start of World War III. I do not want that to happen; nobody does.

The world is trying to restart negotiations between Iran and the United States.  Don't look for the United Nations to help any.  Yes, they will try.  But the fact of the matter is, the U.N. is the most useless organization in the world.  They do not solve anything, although they try.  They have not ended famine, they have not cured AIDS, etc.  This is going to be a month-long process.  I hope for the best, but realistically, I expect the worst and endless wars, which I do not want. As always, comments are accepted.

Peace talks with Iran will go nowhere fast
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Laughing Colours

Source: The Wall Street Journal. " U.S. Awaits Iran's Response to Latest Peace Proposal." Tehran: Thursday, May 7, 2026. https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-trump-ceasefire

PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL STOP GUIDING SHIPS THROUGH STRAITS OF HORMUZ

 TRUMP AND AMERICA WILL STOP GUIDING SHIPS THROUGH THE STRAITS OF HORMUZ

By: Derek Varsalona

Well, giving peace a chance did not seem to last long.  After just a few days of guiding ships through the Straits of Hormuz, President Trump squashed the idea altogether for a much tougher stance with Iran.  This is the wrong approach.  With the conflict widening and not giving peace a chance, I predict the price of oil will go up.  The stock market is going to be rattled today, with people losing their money due to uncertainty in the world.

As of right now, the United States is going to pause efforts to lead ships out of the Straits of Hormuz.  Yes, I agree that safety comes first.  But this policy is actually making America and its military less safe.

I do believe that Wall Street is going to be rattled by the news, and people are going to lose a lot of money.  This policy is only going to increase the conflict.  But you see, this was the plan all along.  President Trump wants to have a war with Iran to increase the oil prices in the world.  President Trump is beholden to the oil industry that gives lifeblood to the Republican Party.

The whole give peace a chance idea is dead for now.  This will lead to more terrorism throughout the world.  Iran is the biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world.  Peace was never an option for either side, and it was just a front.  As always, comments are accepted.

Trump will stop guiding ships through the Straits
The Times.
London: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Source: CNNWorld.com " Trump Pauses US Effort to Guide Ships Through the Straits of Hormuz." CNN Straits of Hormuz: Wednesday, May 6, 2026. 

THE WAR MAKES A PROFIT OFF WAR NOT PEACE

 

IRAN AND US TRADE THREATS

By: Derek Varsalona

Both Iran and President Trump traded threats to one another on Tuesday.  No good can come of this war with Iran.  Iran is a terrorist nation that must be stopped.  How one goes about stopping Iran is debatable.  I would want a peaceful solution to the conflict.  War should only be used as a last resort option when all other diplomatic channels have ceased to frame a solution.  But the fact of the matter is that, unfortunately, the world loves war.  Oil executives love war since it raises the price of oil and increases profits to their bottom line.  The love ripping off the world with their dirty bombs and attacks on each other.  It is sad to say, and I am afraid to say it, but war sells in the world and peace does not.  All the head honchos get rich from Americans' involvement with Iran.  President Trump is fighting this war not out of necessity but to please his billionaire friends, who are oil executives who are looking to get rich off the war and raise the price of black gold.

The UAE intercepted ballistic missiles shot from Iran on Tuesday.  Iran is acting like the stubborn stepchild that is up to no good in the world.  There is no dealing with Iran.  I would love it if we could talk to Iran and make a peace agreement, but then again, I am also realistic about the situation.  You see, my friends, there is nobody who wants peace in the world.  Peace is not good for business.  War sells, unfortunately, and peace does not.

We all know that President Donald Trump is not a peaceful man.  He is a man of power who is corrupted and consumed by power.  According to President Trump, Iran is going to be "Blown off the face of the earth."  That is no way to negotiate peace.  As of right now, there is no military solution to a political problem of the world's own choosing.  Let us be real.  The world does not want peace, but constant war, unfortunately.  Peace is not profitable; war, on the other hand, is.  Oil executives raise the price of oil in wartime, OPEC raises the price of oil in wartime, and it seems like President Trump and his cronies profit off a constant state of war.  As always, comments are accepted.

The world profits from war, but peace is not profitable
Image: China-US Focus
Wang Zen 
June 25, 2025

Source: Adam Hancock. "Washington, Tehran Trade Threats over Straits of Hormuz." Al Jazeera. Straights of Hormuz: Tuesday, May 5, 2026. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/5/iran-war-live-washington-tehran-trade-threats-over-strait-of-hormuz

AMERICANS TO GUIDE IRANIAN SHIPS THROUGH STRAITS OF HORMOUZ

PROJECT FREEDOM IS UNDERWAY

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump started Project American Freedom today, in an effort to guide Iranian Ships and other ships through the Straits of Hormuz. This is an escort mission that I do not particularly agree with.

What concerns me is that this is ripe for an attack on American interests and American ships in the process..  Having an Iranian vessel near the American ship with that much proximity is a dangerous and outright scary situation.  I feel that a terrorist attack is going to happen as a result, and I can not defend the policy.  As always, comments accepted.

American Ships to guide Iranian ships
Defenseone
Defenseone.com
April 30, 2025
Bradley Peniston

Source: CNN.com " US to Start Guiding Ships Through the Straits of Hormuz." Starights of Hormus: Monday, May 4, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/world/live-news/iran-war-hormuz-trump