US NATIONAL DEBT PASSES $ 4O TRILLION

 NATIONAL DEBT IS $ 40 TRILLION

By: Derek Varsalona

The national debt is now 40 trillion dollars, according to economic estimates.  Do not look for that to be paid down any time soon.  Both sides of the government- Democrats and Republicans- love to increase their spending.  Republicans on endless wars and Democrats on endless social programs that must be reformed.

The national debt is a staggering $40 trillion. Something needs to be done to make the programs solvent.  The programs that are the biggest liability are Social Security and Medicare.  The way to cure that is the fact that we need to raise the retirement age to 70 in order to keep these programs afloat.  The fact is, when these programs were made,e they did not expect people to be living that long.  FDR was the one who ushered in the era of big government, with many social programs after the Great Depression.  

Social Security and Medicare are the biggest drivers of the national debt.  There is no way to solve this national debt crisis.  We are too far gone down the rabbit hole to cure it.  The way to save money is to enact Medicare for All to save money over time.  But if Medicare for All is truly for all, then the President of the United States and Congress, along with all government officials, must go on it.  As for saving Social Security, which is a socialized pension that people pay into, you need to stop giving it to illegal immigrants and raise the retirement age to 70.  As always, comments accepted.

Image: National Debt is a huge American Burden
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June 2, 2023

Source: Fatima Hussein. " US National Debt Stands at $40 Trillion." Associated Press. Washington, DC: Thursday, August 20, 2026. https://abc7ny.com/story/us-national-debt-now-stands-40-trillion/19707192/

TRUMP'S THREE DAY TARIFF PAUSE ON CANADA DOES NOTHING

 TRUMP'S PAUSE FALLS SHORT FOR AMERICA  

By: Derek Varsalona  

This morning, President Trump announced a temporary 50% pause on Canadian goods for America, but this measure does nothing to benefit our nation. A mere three-day pause is insufficient to create any tangible impact. It will expire before anyone truly feels the consequences of such a decision.

This temporary halt on tariffs is not only ineffective but also dismissive of both Americans and Canadians. I propose a substantial three-year pause, which would facilitate real progress; however, President Trump, known as the "dealmaker in chief," has opted for an underwhelming solution. I also find myself wondering how this pause will affect trades between professional sports franchises. As always, I welcome your thoughts on this matter.  

Three-day pause in Tariffs does nothing
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August 12, 2025

Source: Max Zahn. "Trump Announces Temporary Pause on New Canada Tariffs" ABCNews.go.com, Washington, DC: Wednesday, August 19, 2026. https://abc13.com/story/trump-announces-temporary-pause-new-canada-tariffs/19701803/

PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL BOMB OMAN

     TRUMP LOOKS FOR WIDER WAR WITH OMAN

                        By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump is going to lead to another bout of inflation if he does decide to bomb Oman in the widening of the war with Iran.  President Trump claimed that he is going to bomb the shit out of Oman if they get in the way.

As of right now, President Trump is not acting like a world leader but a bully.  The only reason why President Trump wants to bomb Oman is to take control of their oil supply.   As of right now, and probably for the entirety, Oman has a large supply of crude oil as the main driver of their economy.  Look for oil prices to go up in the near future if President Trump does bomb Oman.  I do think that President Trump will bomb Oman over this weekend sometime between Friday and  Sunday. 

As of right now, Iran controls the Straights of Hormuz.  This is going to increase oil prices.  The best way as of right now to bring inflation down is to drill for our own oil, stop relying on foreign oil, and not bomb Oman.  As always,s comments accepted.

Oman, you're next on the chopping block
Source: Arab News
Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Source: The Japan Times. " Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman if it gets in the way of the Iran deal."  Washington, DC: Tuesday, August 18, 2026. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/18/world/politics/trump-oman-iran-deal/

TRUMP BACK STABS SOUTH KOREA

  PRESIDENT TRUMP BACKSTABS SOUTH KOREA

By: Derek Varsalona

I predict that, pretty soon, the nation of South Korea, a democracy, will no longer be a nation.  Today, President Trump scaled back military exercises with South Korea in their defense against North Korea.  The reason is that they do not support his Iran effort, and neither do I.

President Trump just put a dagger in the heart of South Korea.  I guess K-Pop is not golden anymore due to the slap in the face by the President of the United States.  I predict that North Korea is going to take over South Korea and become one Communist country in the near future.  This is as detrimental as the Vietnam War when America pulled out, and Vietnam became a Communist nation.  I predict that the same fate is going to happen to South Korea, becoming Communist, which is pleasing to Democrats' ears.

President Trump slapped South Korea in the face today.  He claimed that America is scaling back military exercises with South Korea.  As of right now, South Korea is finished.  Just because a country does not support your Iran war effort is not a reason to kill their backing of diplomacy.  This is pleasing to Iran's ears, as they support North Korea.  

I predict that Korea will be a Communist unified nation before Christmas due to this lack of support.  As always,s comments are accepted.

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Trump kills South Korea

Source: Anthony Kuhn. "Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Exercise With South Korea." NPR.org. Seoul: Monday, August 17, 2026. https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5934738/trump-orders-pentagon-to-scale-back-joint-military-exercises-with-south-korea

UNEMPLOYMENT IS DOWN SINCE PEOPLE QUIT LOOKING FOR WORK

 UNEMPLOYMENT IS DOWN FOR THE WRONG REASON  

By: Derek Varsalona  

Unemployment is down—that is a good thing. The only problem with that is that it is for the wrong reason. With any sense, we should still give credit to President Trump for lowering the unemployment rate.  

The reason behind the unemployment rate being down is because people just quit looking for work altogether. That sure goes against the former North Carolina State coach Jimmy V saying, "Don't give up, Don't ever give up."  

The economy has shed 23,000 jobs so far this year; that is not good. What makes it even more disturbing is that the unemployment rate is going to go higher until the holiday season, when people are hired, and then go back up after the New Year.  

The economy is not on a good track, and President Trump is more concerned with his man-made problem in Iran than he is focused on the economy. As always, comments accepted.  

Unemployment is Down
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Saturday, August 8. 2026

Source: Rachel Barber. "Unemployment is Falling, But for the Wrong Reason." USAToday.com, Washington, DC: August 8, 2026. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2026/08/08/unemployment-rate-july-2026-jobs-report/91212744007/

TOMORROW SUPER PAC TAKES OUT CONGRESSMAN OGLES

 

IS TRUMP'S INFLUENCE WAINING ON GOP?

By Derek Varslaona

President Trump lost big in the primary yesterday as results were called early this morning.  Congressman Ogles lost his primary challenge, being outspent by the Tomorrow Coalition.  

The Tomorrow Coalition is a major super PAC that is new on the political stage.  You will never get the money out of politics. Politics is a business like anything else in the world.  The fact is these PACS have major influence in politics.  They might be a clean energy company, but it is a fact that money in politics corrupts the political system.  There is nothing Americans can do about it, as the Supreme Court once declared that PACS and money in politics are a First Amendment Free Speech issue.  As always, comments are accepted.

Invest in Tomorrow PAC is powerful
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Source: Tim Cama. " How Solar Donors Helped Take Down a Trump-Backed Republican." Politico.com, Washington, DC: Friday, August 7, 2026. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/07/how-solar-donors-helped-take-down-a-trump-backed-republican-01028209

IRANIANS HACK INTO AMERICA WATER SUPPLY

IRAN HACKS AMERICAN WATER

By: Derek Varsalona

Don't drink that tap water, America.  Is it safe to go take a shower or a bath today?  America, your water supply has been hacked by the Iranian government due to the American war effort in Iran.  I still oppose this war from the beginning.  But now that we are there, we must take the Iranian regime out of power, destroy the Iranian military,y and take out their mullahs and leaders.

The Iranian government has hacked America's water supply.  I would not be surprised if the White House water supply is compromised.  This is serious, as it affects everything from the water that you drink, the showers that you take, to the plants that you water.  Everything is toxic now, if it has not been already.

The only way to deal with the Iranian fire is to fight fire with fire.  Take out the Mullahs, take out their Iranian leaders.  This means war.  As always, comments are accepted.

Iran hacks into American water supply
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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Source: Sarah Herschander. " Hackers Just Broke Into America's Water Supply." Vox News. Tehran: Thursday, August 6, 2026. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/498156/cyberattack-iran-water-hackers-cybersecurity