PRESIDENT TTRUMP CLOSES BUSINESS DEAL WITH AUSTRALIA

TRUMP CLOSES BUSINESS DEAL WITH AUSTRALIA

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump is proving that once again a businessman can do a better job of being President than a politician ever could.  

Yesterday,  President Trump a great leader signed a multi Billion Dollar Deal with Australia.    On Monday, October 20, 2025, President Trump delivered on a promise to bring $3 billion in manufacuting of minerals.  The amount recovered is expected to be north of $53 billion.  There is already $2.2billion of Total investment on all of the countries involved and they are investing in the United States.

President Trump is doing a fantastic job. I am very pleased with President Trump This is what I voted for.  As always, comments accepted.

President Trump the Greatest of All Time
VOA
Voice of America

Source: President Donald J. Trump "Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Closes Billion Dollar Deals with Australia." WhiteHouse.gov Washington, DC:" October 20, 2025. https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/10/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-closes-billion-dollar-deals-with-australia/

SUPREME COUERT GOES BACK TO JIM CROW DAYS:STRIKES DOWN VOTING RIGHTS

SUPREME COURT WILL STRIKE DOWN VOTING RIGHTS

By: Derek Varsalona

This is a sad day for America.  The Supreme Court once again is going to make discrimination illegal.  The Supreme Court is set to strike down the Voting Rights Act.

I support the Voting Rights Act.  As a disabled American, I am afraid that striking down the Voting Rights Act is going to hurt many disabled people as well as other minorities by disenfranchising their right to vote.

Gerrymandering is now legal in the United States.  The Supreme Court ruled that one can discriminate against someone's right to vote based on race.  What I do support is Voter ID.

This is a sad and terrible day that will go down in infamy.  What I am concerned about is not only that someone can be discriminated against based on race, but also that Disabled Americans like myself can not have an accessible voting booth and might have to vote absentee.  That is outright discrimination, and discrimination is once again the law of the land.  As always, comments accepted.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Voting Rights
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Mandel Ngan
Monday, November 20, 2023

Source: Jeremy Duda. " Supreme Court Ruling in Louisiana Case Could Affect Latino Districts in Arizona." Axois.com, Washington, DC: Thursday, October 16, 2025. https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/10/16/supreme-court-voting-rights-act-redistricting-arizona-latinos

SUPREME COURT TO DISMANTLE VOTING RIGHTS ACT

SUPREME COURT WILL KILL THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT

By: Derek Varsalona

The Supreme Court is set to discriminate against minority voters this week when it dismantles the Voting Rights Act.   

As a disabled American with special needs who has Cerebral Palsy and short-term memory loss, this is very troubling to me.

This is a major federal case on whether or not the board of elections and voting commissions has the right to ban people based on race in this country.   I thought we had passed this stage in our society, aiming for a more accepting one.  I guess not under President Trump.  

What is at stake is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.   It says that you can not discriminate based on race.  I stand for Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.  But I want to broaden the scope.   Discrimination against one person is discrimination against all people regardless of race.  What concerns me as a Disabled American is the fact that the Supreme Court could find ways to stop accessible voting or braille voting information for the blind, and a ray of other issues that pertain to the disabled while voting.

If the Supreme Court bans the Voting Rights Act section two, they are going to further dismantle or even abolish the Voting Rights Act, which is cause for concern.  As always, comments accepted.

The Supreme Court dismantles voting rights

Source: Hansi LLowang. "A Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights Could Boost Republicans' Redistricting Effort." NPR.org Washington, DC: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-voting-rights-act-redistricting-congress-louisiana-rcna237565

TRUMP SHOULDN'T HAVE BAILOUT ARGENTINA

TRUMP SHOULD NOT BAIL OUT ARGENTINA

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump agreed to bail out the Argentinian population and government to the tune of $20 billion in United States Aid.  This was a US bailout agreement that I disagree with to Argentinian President Javier Milei.

Although President Milie is a Libertarian, I think other Libertarians might agree with my statement.  Bailouts are wrong, whether they involve major corporations or trading partners.   I disagree with a bailout; however, I do not disagree with a loan.  My theory is that a bailout means that the money is given to the nation or entity without the prospect of repayment.  A loan must be paid back if not forgiven.  In this case, President Trump is a horrible businessman who should have given the country of Argentina a loan that must be paid back over time.  That way, America could charge interest on the loan, so America could make money off the deal.  A bailout means that there is an investment with no recuperation on the cost end.

President Milel is a great Libertarian who should have gotten a loan that needed to be paid back over time with interest on late payments.  He should not have gotten a bailout with no strings attached and no money to be paid back.  As always, comments welcome.

Trump should not bail out Argentina

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                                                   October 14, 2025
                                                    Evan Vucci

Source: President Donald Trump. " Trump Host Argentina Leader After Bailout Agreement." The New York Times. Washington, DC: Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

HAMAS RELEASES ISRAELI HOSTAGES

HOSTAGES RELEASED FROM PALESTINE

By:  Derek Varsalona

I  applaud President Trump for his tough negotiations to release all 20 Hostages in Palestine.   Now comes the tough part, as reengaging them in society and medical care, which will include both psychological and physical support, will take place.  This is a proud day for both Palestine and Israel.  It is certainly a day that will go down in history.

President Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize for bringing the hostages home safely.  

Israel has claimed an end to the war.  But does Palestine really want an end to the war?  The Palestinians will not stop fighting until they get a Palestinian state, which is occupied by Israel.  As for right now, the 20 hostages are free from Israel.  Also, 2,000 Palestinian hostages were released from Israeli prisons.  It was right for Israel to claim an end to the war, but Israel lost the war.

I do not think that Israel was looking to win or lose the war.  They wanted the hostages alive and well, and that is what they got in the meantime.  But to be honest with you, I do not trust Israel or Palestine to keep their promise.  As always, comments accepted.

Palestine-Israeli Hostages Freed
Image: TheGuardian.com 
Monday, October 13, 2025

Source: The New York Times. Hostages and Palestine Prisoners Are Freed as Trump Hails Historic Dawn in the Middle East." Gaza: Monday, October 13, 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10/12/world/israel-gaza-hostages-trump

ISRAEL EXPECTS TO RECEIVE HOSTAGES

ISRAEL PLANS TO RECEIVE ALL 20 LIVING HOSTAGES

By: Derek Varsalona

A new day has dawned in Israel.  Today, should be a joyous day as Israel plans on recieinvg all 20 hostages that are alive on Monday.  This is a great day for Israel if we can trust Hamas and Palestine to keep their word.  Also, can Palestine and Hamas except Israel to keep its word?

In the end Israel does not want to be at war with their neighbors.  They want to be in peace and end the fighting that has been going on for years.  They also want the anti semitism to stop which inflicts the world.

Israel plans for peace in the stages ahead.  But sometimes Israel does not always take the peaceful side as the fight to defend themselves and rightfully so.  But America wrongly takes the side of Israel in most situations.  At times Israel has slaughtered innocent civilians and children in the defense of their own homeland.

What would stop the blood shed is to give the Palestinian a state.  But the question to that is where as Israel now occupies Palestine.  I do believe that Israel will get peace if they seek it.  This is a joyous day for Israel.  As always comments accepted.

Hostages expected to be released
Image: Wall Street Journal
October 11, 2025

Source: Steve Quillan. "Israel Expects to Receive All Living Captives from Gaza Monday." Al Jazeera. Palestine: Sunday, October 12, 2025. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/12/israel-expects-to-receive-all-living-captives-from-gaza-on-monday

THE SCHUMER SHUTDOWN IS KILLING FAMILIES

THE SCHUMER SHUTDOWN IS KILLING FAMILIES

By: Derek Varsalona

Senator Charles Schumer praised his shutdown by saying, "Every day gets better", referring to his shutdown.  First of all, the man does not use proper English.  There is no such word as gets he must be a stoonod.  Secondly, military families are missing paychecks due to the shutdown.  People are turning to food pantries because they cannot afford food, thinking their food stamps are going to be cut off.  That includes me.

The Democrats claim they support the poor.  That is true, they support the poor staying poor, using the government like a drug.  As the service members go without pay, some do not know how they will pay the bills or rent that is due.

These are the effects of the Schumer Shutdown.  The Devil Schumer is laughing all the way to the bank while the American people suffer.  AS always, comments accepted.

The Schumer shutdown is killing families

Source: President Donald Trump. "Schumer Taunts Americans as Democrat Shutdown Crushes Them." Washington, DC: October 9, 2025. 

WHY IS THE TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD IN CHICAGO?

TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD IN CHICAGO

By: Derek Varsalona

The Texas National Guard has been sent to Chicago via President Trump's order on Wednesday, October 8.   I support this endeavor.  As of right now, Chicago is a war zone.  The chaos must be stopped.

President Trump has the right to federalize the National Guard and send them to Chicago.  This is since not only are people rioting since they are upset with President Trump, but it is also a cry that the local leaders can do nothing to stop the violence occurring.

I said it once before and will repeat it.  Fine, have it your way, Liberals.  I agree that President Trump should remove the National Guard.  But then do not come crying when violence goes up and your police can not defend your city.  As always, comments accepted.

Texas National Guard in Chicago
Image: NYTimes.com
Chicago: October 6, 2025

Source: Jessica Murphy. "Hundreds of National Guard Troops Arrive in Chicago." BBC.com Chicago: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp98g4jdyzvo

PRESIDENT TRUMP TO HOLD BACK PAY FROM WORKERS

FURLOUGHED WORKERS MIGHT NOT RECEIVE BACK PAY

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump might be great to work for, even though he is a screwed businessman.  He loves to save his money and nickel-and-dime his workers wherever possible.  That is not a far-fetched issue for the workers of the federal government.

President Trump plans on not paying workers for days missed due to the Schumer Shutdown.  I suspect that the government is going to open up by Monday at the latest,t is my prediction.  That's not because Senator Schumer cares about the federal union workers.  It is simply a matter of fact that the politicians do not want to lose their back pay during the Schumer Shutdown.

I actually did not know that this is possible.  Then again, I am not a lawyer; I am an assistant swim coach.  I suspect that the issue of back pay is going to go up to the Supreme Court. I also suspect that the Supreme Court is going to side with President Donald Trump in saving money.

As for President Trump, this is unethical and wrong.  But no one ever said that President Trump was an ethical man.  He is more of a penny pincher.  As always, comments are accepted.

Federal workers might not receive back pay

                                        Image: Government Executive 

                                       Rob Martinez Monsivias 

                                     January 16, 2019

Source: Maria Garcia Sanillana Linares." Back Pay at Risk for Federal Workers Amid Shutdown." Forbes.com Washington, DC: Tuesday, October 7, 2025. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mariagraciasantillanalinares/2025/10/07/back-pay-at-risk-for-federal-workers-amid-shutdown/