PEACE DEAL IS REACHED BETWEEN IRAN AND TRUMP

 PEACE DEAL REACHED BETWEEN US AND IRAN

By: Derek Varsalona

Excuse me, but I was wrong about the United States and Iran.  I have said that both sides want constant war since it drives up oil prices, and greedy politicians can make a profit.  I was wrong, a peace deal has been reached between Iran and the United States.

The peace deal will be signed on Friday.  Maybe people need to hammer out the final details of the deal before it can be signed.  Now the Straight of Hormuz is reopened.  I am looking for inflation to go down rapidly.  The peace deal will be signed on Friday.  

This is a great way to start the week.  There is an old Catholic hymn, "Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me." Maybe people were listening to that hymn when the deal was signed.  This is a great day for America and the rest of the world.  The Straits of Hormuz are reopened. 

I expect gas prices and inflation to go down shortly.  It is going to take some time, but I say by next week the gas prices should be going down.  As always, comments accepted.

Peace deal reached between Iran and the USA
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Monday, June 15, 2026

Source: The Guardian.com. "US and Iran Say Peace Deal Reached as European Leaders Say Tehran must Never Acquire a Nuclear Weapon." Tehran: Monday, June 15, 2026. https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/15/iran-us-peace-deal-live-updates-trump-israel-lebanon-hormuz-nuclear-program-europe-response

IS A PEACE DEAL ON THE HORIZON BETWEEN TRUMP AND TEHRAN?

Is a DEAL  within reach?

By: Derek Varsalona

I am not sure if both the United States and Iran ever will achieve peace.  You see, my friends, the world loves a great war.  The media loves it since covering the war gives great ratings to all news media outlets.  My blog does not rely on ratings.  But when my viewership on my blog goes up, depending on the issues covered, that is kind of like ratings.

President Trump claims that an agreement will be signed by today.  If that happens, I predict that oil prices will go down and the American and world economy will go into an economic boom.  The feeling will not be immediate; it will take time to fully develop.  I would say we should see a bounce back in the economy in two weeks, so your next paycheck for most people. 

President Trump claims this will be a virtual signing.  I disagree with this.  Yes, I want a signing of peace, but a virtual signing is a coward's way out.  They are not even man enough to own up to the fact and meet in person.   The virtual signing will be met by an immediate 60-day negotiation.  That seems rather long, but I still want to give peace a chance.  As always, comments accepted.

Is a peace deal possible?
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Tehran: Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Source: CNN.com " Mediators Push to Finalize US-Iran Agreement as Two Sides Dispute Timing." Washington, DC/Tehran: Sunday, June 14, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/14/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-israel

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
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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