UKRAINE LOSES WAR TO PUTIN

UKRAINE LOST THE WAR 

By: Derek Varsalona

Two devils spoke with one another, President Trump and Dictator Vladimir Putin.  In the end, President Zelensky lost the war in Ukraine and Russia.  President Zelensky played poker with two devils and lost the poker match.  He did not get what he wanted which was NATO Membership.  In the end, President Zelensky will have to settle for peace and not be assassinated.

President Trump spoke with President Zelensky.  I do not think the phone call to President Zelensky went as planned.  Missing a big part is the NATO Membership which President Zelensky will not get.  President Zelesnky says he wants peace.  He might get peace but that comes at a price for Zelensky.  He needs to give in entirely to Putin's demands.  I suspect that Ukraine will now become part of Russia either literally or figuratively as Russia will have complete control over Ukraine.

This is a sad day for Zelensky.  A sad day is when Ukraine either literally or figuratively becomes part of Russia.  Russia figuratively has control of Ukraine now as Ukraine has lost the war to Russia and Ukraine will not be a NATO Member.  As always comments accepted.

Ukraine Lost The War
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February 12, 2025

Source: Stephen Quinn. " No NATO Seat pf US Troops: Trump's New Road Map to End Russia-Ukraine War." Al Jazeera.com Moscow: February 13, 2025. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/13/no-nato-seat-or-us-troops-trumps-new-roadmap-to-end-russia-ukraine-war

AMERICA IS GETTING A HAIRCUT: BIG CUTS IN FEDERAL SPENDING

BIG CUTS IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump signed an Executive Order on Tuesday, essentially taking a chainsaw to the Federal government.  Behind him was Elon Musk and Musk's son.  

I do support these massive cuts to the federal government.  The federal government is over-bloated with money and American needs to stop their addiction to spending.  America has a spending crisis.  President Trump is the captain we need to guide this ship.

However, what I disagree with President Trump is that the cuts should be outsourced to Elon Musk.  Elon Musk should act as an advisor to President Trump on the cuts.  President Trump is making the cuts by Executive Order, making a run around Congress and their authority to provide checks and balances.

The fact is the government is over-bloated.  American needs to go on a diet and so do President Trump.  At least the country has its weight under control, President Trump not so much.  As always comments accepted.

Massive Cuts are coming
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February 11, 2025

Source: Nicole Fallert. " The Billionaire Behind the Resolute Desk." USAToday.com Washington, DC: February 5, 2025. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/02/12/elon-musk-trump-doge-marc-fogel-winter-weather-measles-dog-show-pete-davidson/78447972007/

TRUMP'S TRAIL OF TEARS

TRUMPS TRAIL OF TEARS

By: Derek Varsalona

Displacing the Gaza people and Palestinians in the Middle East is bound to fail according to President Ahmed al-Shaara.  I do not support the Gaza Plan as I dubbed it the second trail of tears.  You can not displace thousands upon millions of people for your real estate development which is what this is about.

President Trump plans to displace millions of Gaza residents as he wants to redevelop the area I suspect.  When he says he wants to build a beautiful homeland that means he wants to develop the area for his own personal gain and self-worth.  In the end, this is another real estate development.  Look for the Trump Gaza Casino in a few years.

I do not support this plan at all.  This is sad as art is sickening.  As always comments accepted.

Trump's Trail of Tears
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Ramadan Abed

Source: REuters.com " Syria's Sharaa Calls Trumps Gaza Plan Serious Crime Bound to Fail." Damascus: Tuesday, February 11, 2025. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/syrias-sharaa-calls-trump-gaza-plan-serious-crime-bound-to-fail/

NO LONGER A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

NO LONGER A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

By: Derek Varsalona

Does this make any cents? It is no longer a penny, for your thoughts. During the Super Bowl, President Trump ordered the US Mint to stop making pennies. I am sure the people in Illinois will be making a lot of noise over the Lincoln elimination.

In a surprise move President Trump during the Super Bowl asked the US Mint to stop making pennies.  The making of pennies cost more than 2 cents per penny to make.

I think this is a great idea.  The penny is a placeholder.  But it comes to me as a surprise that a Republican would kill Lincoln as Lincoln freed the slaves.

The question I now have is would the penny be accepted at most locations?  That has yet to be seen.  As of right now, the Penny is worthless.  As always comments accepted.

Trump wants to end the penny
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September 15, 2023
Should We Eliminate the Penny?

Source: Madeline Sherrat. " Trump Abolishes the Wasteful Penny in a Mid Super Bowl Social Media Rant." The Independent.com New Orleans: Monday, February 10, 2025.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-penny-treasury-super-bowl-b2695308.html

AN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI HAS HIT THE CARRIBEAN

TSUNAMI AND EARTHQUAKE HIT THE CARIBBEAN

By: Derek Varsalona

A Tsunami and earthquake hit the Caribbean Islands over the weekend.  This is an infrequent occasion for the Caribbean climate.  I expect a Tsunami, which is essentially an earthquake in the ocean but an earthquake is uncommon on land in the Caribbean, but in this world anything is possible.

This just goes to show you that life is precious and things can happen in a split second.  There is no way to prepare for an earthquake.  Unlike people in California who are used to these situations, the people of the Caribbean are not used to it.  Earthquakes rarely ever happen in the Caribbean.

This just goes to show you that life is precious.  It reminds me to take one day at a time as you never know what tomorrow might bring.  As always comments accepted.

Tsunami and Earthquake hit Caribbean

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Source: Jordan King. " Caribbean Earthquake Sparks Tsunami Warning." Newsweek.com Caribbean Islands: Sunday, February 9, 2025. https://www.newsweek.com/caribbean-earthquake-tsunami-warning-2028390

PRESIDENT TRUMP IS CHAIRMAN OF KENNEDY CENTER

TRUMP NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE KENNEDY CENTER

By: Derek Varsalona

It is going to get worse for the performing arts.  There is a new sheriff in town.  Now, President Trump has installed himself as the Chairman of the Kennedy Center.  Look for the name to be changed to the Trump Center shortly.  I would not be surprised.

We all know that President Trump likes power.  Yes, powerful people can serve on boards.  However, the Kennedy Center did not ask President Trump to serve on the Board of Directors of the Kennedy Center.  He just took over the joint and fired board members.

I do not agree with this decision.  The Kennedy Center should be independent of politics.  Shame on President Trump.  As always comments accepted.

President Trump Chairman of the Kennedy Center
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Will Weissert
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Source: Javier Hernandez. " Trump Says He Will Install Himself AS Chairman for Kennedy Center." The New York Times. Washington, DC: February 9, 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/us/politics/trump-kennedy-center.html

TRUMP'S TRADE WAR IS VERY COSTLY

LIFE BECOMES INCREASINGLY EXPENSIVE UNDER TRUMP

By: Derek Varsalona

 

 

Under President Trump, the trade war is set to escalate costs even further. Car dealers now estimate the average price of a vehicle to be $31,200, primarily attributed to this trade conflict.

 

President Trump initiated this trade war unnecessarily. However, we must strive to win it. A more diplomatic approach could have served better in negotiating tariffs. Trump, however, seems to bypass negotiations, as countries appear to yield to his demands.

 

Negotiation would have been more effective. While President Trump brands himself as a dealmaker, this situation presents a prime opportunity for him to declare a truce in the trade war he sparked. The ongoing conflict has led to an average car price of $31,250, a heavy burden for the shrinking Middle Class, which has been declining over time due to previous administrations, not solely the Trump administration.

 

Yes, inflation is currently decreasing. Yet, I worry that this trade war will trigger inflation to reach its previous high levels, a direct consequence of Trump's policies. As always, I welcome your comments.

 

Cost of Trump Tariffs
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Soo Rin Kim

Source: Megan Cerullio. "Automakers Say Trump's Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Cause Car Prices to Rise." CBSNews.com Detroit: Friday, February 7, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-car-prices-automakers-ford/