REPUBLICANS WANT THE WAR IN IRAN TO GO ON RTO RISE OIL PRICES

 THE WAR KEEPS OIL EXECUTIVES HAPPY

By: Derek Varsalona

America has never met a war it has not liked.  The reason why President Trump is fighting in Iran is to keep his oil executives friends and donors happy.  President Trump wants the oil prices to skyrocket in America, and so do the  Democrats.  If the Democrats cared, they would support the drilling of oil in every place in America, including the Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

Wall Street does not like the war in Iran.  They are going to single-handedly sink the economy.  I do not like the war in Iran either.  But we must finish the job and move out quickly after our work is done there.  We must do this for our own national security and not for the sake of Israel. 

As of right now, crude oil is $78.00 a barrel. Do not look for that to go down  any time soon, as America's summer travel and driving season is underway.  As always, comments accepted.

Oil Prices Rising since Iran War.
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Investorinsight.com
February 23, 2026

Source: Elanor Pringle. " Oil Prices March Upward Again AS U.S.-Iran Conflict Intensifies." Fortune.com, Tehran: Monday, July 13, 2026. https://fortune.com/2026/07/13/

SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM DIES AT 71 YEARS OLD

 SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM DIES

By: Derek Varsalona

Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71.  He died of a brief, sudden illness, but no further information was disclosed by his office.

Senator Lindsey Graham has transformed from a harsh critic of President Trump to a staunch ally.  This makes Senator Lindsey Graham an outright coward and traitor.  The only reason why he supports President Trump is that President Trump has the money to fund Lindsey Graham.

Good riddance to Lindsay Graham.  As always, comments accepted.

Senator Lindsey Graham
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Source: Karina Tsui. " Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 after a Sudden Illness." CNN.com, Washington, DC: Sunday, July 12,2026. 

SHOULD EVERYONE OWN A HOME? HOUSING BILL BECOMES LAW DESPITE TRUMP'S SIGNATURE

HOUSING BILL BECOMES LAW

By: Derek Varsalona

Should every American have a house?  That is what the Housing Affordability Bill plans to do.  It became law despite President Trumps non signature.  But what is going to happen is the direct opposite.  As the federal government injects money into the housing market, that is only going to make housing more expensive in both rich and poor, drug-infested and prostitution-infested communities. I support both the legalization of all drugs, which will bring down overdoses, and prostitution should be legal across the United States in the world's oldest profession.

The federal housing law is going to do the exact opposite of what it is intended to do.  It is going to make housing more expensive.  It is going to leave more people homeless or in need of housing in apartments.  Not everyone deserves to live in a house.  Only the people who can afford the American dream of home ownership should be able to get it without the government's help.  As always, comments accepted.

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Saturday, July 11, 2026

Source: Samantha Deloua. "Sweeping Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Despite Trump's Delay." CNN.com Washington, DC: Saturday, July 11, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/11/economy/new-housing-affordability-law-heres-what-it-means

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
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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