IS A PEACE DEAL WITHIN REACH BETWEEN IRAN AND USA?

 IS A DEAL WITHIN REACH BETWEEN IRAN AND USA?

By: Derek Varsalona

Both Iran and the United States claim that a deal has never been closer to ending the war.  I hope that is the case, but I highly doubt that will happen.

The fact of the matter is that there is mutual distrust between the two sides.  Iran is not going to give up their nuclear weapons and claims that their nuclear ambitions are for peaceful purposes.  No one in the world believes that, not even the Iranian people.

With this much distrust, it is hard to get a peace deal.  Forget about the United Nations; they are the most useless organization in the world.  They can't solve anything, not wars, not public famine, and not public corruption.

The fact of the matter is, the world loves a good war.  The oil executives love it since it increases their profits.  The media loves it since it gives them something to report.  The fact of the matter is, a war is great for business and the economy.  As lawys comments accepted.

Is a peace deal within Reach Between Trump and Tehran?
Tehran: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Rakshan Anireveda.com

Source: Yashaj Sharma. " US, Iran Signal Deal Within Reach." Al Jazeera.com Tehran: Saturday, June 13, 2026

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S NAME TO BE REMOVED FROM KENNEDY CENTER TODAY

 TRUMP'S NAME TO COME OFF KENNEDY CENTER

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump's name is to be taken off the Kennedy Center today.  This is a sad day when the name of the greatest President in history is taken off the Kennedy-Trump Center.  In reality, having Trump's name on the Center is only fitting since it is honoring both men who were shot.  Trump's survived; Kennedy didn't.  A live camera is across the street.  I predict that someone will be shot taking the name down today.  Yes, politics has gotten that bad.

I believe that it was Kennedy's advisors who had him killed.  Who tells the President to go down the streets of Dallas in an open convertible limo?  Especially if you are the President of the United States, you are just asking to be killed.  People tell me, Derek, it was a different time then.  But with the Vietnam War raging and the Cubans and Fidel Castro wanting to kill him, it almost seems possible that Kennedy would be shot at or rubbed out.  Maybe they wanted him dead since Kennedy acted more like a Conservative Democrat in those days?  I heard someone say, not me, that if a Liberal showed up in the 1950's-60's they be considered a Conservative Republican.  If a liberal shows up today, they are completely nuts.  As always, comments accepted.

Trump's name is to be taken off the Kennedy Center
Image: Axois.com
Alex Wrobowski
FRiday, June 12, 2026.

Source: Alan Etther. " If and When Trump's Name is Removed From the Kennedy Center You Can Watch it Live." WTOPSNEWS.com Washington, DC: Friday, June 12, 2026. https://wtop.com/dc/2026/06/if-and-when-trumps-name-is-removed-from-the-kennedy-center-you-can-watch-it-live-4/

POWER HUNGER DONALD TRUMP GOT THE WAR HE WANTED

 A MEANINGLESS CEASEFIRE

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump has lied to the world and his constituents, the American people.  He claims to want a ceasefire but continues to attack Iran in a never-ending war.  The war is illegal since Congress is the one that has the right to declare war, not the President of the United States.  I am not calling for the impeachment of President Trump; they tried that before, and it did not work out.  I also think that President Trump is the greatest president that ever lived.

Anyone could have told you the ceasefire would never work.  Not when you have two power-hungry countries and eccentric rulers in President Trump and Ayatollah Khomeini. Both men are power-hungry and ego-centric.  This is a battle of wills and a battle for power.  

The main reason why President Trump is in Iran is that he wants to get control of their oil resources.  That is what this is all about.  In his mind, to bring gasoline prices down, he must control the oil.  The same concept led America to take out Saddam Hussein under President George W. Bush.  As always, comments are accepted.

Observer Research Foundation
Harsh V. Pant
April 10, 2026

Source: American Foreign Press. "Iran Casts Ceasefire as Practically Meaningless After US Strikes." Tehran: Thursday, June 11, 2026. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-casts-ceasefire-as-practically-meaningless-after-us-strikes/

GRAHMAN PLANTER WINS SENATE PRIMARY

 GRAHAM PLANTER WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

By: Derek Varsalona

The media can either make or break you.  Sometimes, too much media exposure on a bad public smear campaign is not good.  Sometimes it makes you win the Maine Democratic Primary.  With all of the controversies swirling around Senate nominee Graham Planter, it just might help him win the election.  Even bad press is good press since it gets your name out in the public.  The media was trying to destroy Planter.  He actually won the primary due to all the media exposure.

Graham Planter has a questionable tattoo, which might be a sign of the Nazis and other hate groups.  But what someone puts on their body is none of the government's business.  The people have decided what they want.  It seems with all the negative media attention to Senate Nominee Planter, he just might win.  As always, comments accepted.

Graham for Maine.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Source: Da Mercia. " Graham Planter Wins Democratic Senate Nomination," Washington Post.com, Bar Harbor, ME: Wednesday, June 10. 2026. https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2026/06/09/maine-senate-primary-election-live-results-embattled-graham-platner-runs/

POWERFUL 6.1 EARTHQUAKE HITS CUBA

 POWERFUL 6.1 EARTHQUAKE HITS CUBA

By: Derek Varsalona

A powerful 6.1 earthquake has hit Cuba early this morning.  This is a scary time.

Everyone must have an evacuation plan in place.  Being disabled myself with Cerebral Palsy and Short-Term Memory Loss, I know the importance of having an evacuation in place.  Hell, even if you are not disabled, you should have an evacuation plan in place.  

America needs to help the Cubans rebuild.  But so should the other Communist nations in the world, since Cuba has the same ideology.  I always wondered why the Communist countries are so greedy not to help each other with the same political philosophy and ideology.  Then it just occurred to me that it is outright greed.  As always, comments are accepted.

Earthquake hits Cuba
Japantimes.jp
Reuters.com
June 9, 2026

Source: Alexis Caraco. " Cuba: Powerful Offshore Earthquake Shakes Havana." Yahoo News.com Havana: Tuesday, June 9, 2026.https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/7-8-magnitude-earthquake-hits-015905735.html

A MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE HAS HIT THE PHILLIPINES

POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE HITS PHILIPPINES

By: Derek Varsalona

A powerful earthquake hit the country of the Philippines on Monday morning.  I pray for the people.

What concerns me the most is whether the disabled have an evacuation plan in place.  Does the government have an evacuation plan in place?  The people need to stop relying on the government for the solution.  Most of the time, the government is the problem.

At least 15 people are dead.  The earthquake hit at 7:40 am and was a 7.8 on the Richter scale.  As always, comments are accepted.

An earthquake hits the Philippines.
Image: Youtube.com
Monday, June 8, 2026

Source: Ted Refencia and Erica Hale. " Powerful Earthquake hits the Philippines," Al Jazeera. Philippines: Monday, June 8, 2026.https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/8/tsunami-warnings-issued-after-8-2-magnitude-earthquake-off-philippines

TRUMP ESCLATES HIS WAR IN IRAN

 WAR ESCLATES IN IRAN

By: Derek Varsalona

The war between Iran and the United States has escalated with each firing drones at the other.  There does not seem to be any end in sight.  This situation reminds me of a quote from Vegetius, a Roman, " If you want peace, prepare for war."  That seems to be the truth, unfortunately, nowadays.  You see, the world loves a good or Great War.  The world profits from war.  Republicans love both war and profits.

As of yesterday, the US Central Command has shot down a pair of Iranian drones.  In response, Iran fired missiles tag Bahrain and Kuwait.   This war has gotten out of hand, and it does not seem that there is going to be an end any time soon.

The economic effects are going to be disastrous. The stock market is going to plummet except for defense industry stocks.  The price of oil is going to rise, and life is going to be more expensive.  As always, comments are accepted.

Let's stop the Senseless War with Iran
Image: Brooking Institution
June 4, 2026

Alex Wong 

Source: Al Jazeera. " Iran War Day 100." Tehran: Sunday, June 7, 2026. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/7/iran-war-day-100-us-iran-trade-attacks-again-raising-tensions