No Kings’ Day Protest a success! A massive exhibit of political force against Trump. The war in Iran a galvanizing force. There was a second motivating force surprisingly. Immigration.
It is estimated 8 million persons participated in the protest in the U.S.
Youth were active and alive! Galvanized by the war, also. Young Americans who grew up with Middle East wars and wanted no more. Especially another endless one.
Immigration an issue also. Trump’s crackdown on immigrants a rallying cry. Federal agents and ICE the basis of the protests against Trump’s immigration tactics.
The “invasion” of cities not the American way.
Protests were held near Mar-a-Lago. Within 15 minutes of Trump’s home club. Pro-Trumpers came out to face the anti-Trumpers.
Weather was not a factor. Protesters did their thing regardless of the weather. The freezing northeast did not keep them away.
It was not Trump’s day! Ordinary Americans spoke out!
Another Trump screw-up. The White House ballroom. A vanity project Trump is being forced to defend in many respects. How about a staircase leading to nowhere? Also Trump’s top secret military base underneath it. A court forced its disclosure.
Republicans are discovering God everywhere. A prominent pastor in Texas called for James Talarico to be crucified with Christ.
Trump continues to state he is exceptionally smart. He stated at a Cabinet meeting, he took the ten minute cognitive test three times and “aced” it each time.
Retail grocery great Albertson’s is 87 years old and having difficulties. It is laying off hundreds in Texas. Albertson’s has 2,200 stores.
Energy and fuel companies are feeling the pressure. Chevron is warning it may close down its California refineries. Chevron claims heavy regulations and taxes are driving up costs at the same time global supply stocks are diminishing because of the Middle East disruption of oil flows. It is feared California may feel real fuel shortages from gasoline to jet fuel.
Trump is setting the world on fire so to speak with the war. It is only going to get worse before it gets better.
Some things make no sense to me. Like Trump using Elon Musk to help him profligate, increase recklessness, and corrupt federal spending via the new Department of Government Efficiency. Trump and Musk are birds of a feather. Their relationship makes me uncomfortable.
Iran is making Trump look poorly with its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has wanted to break with Europe. A stupid move. Unfortunately, he is accomplishing it.
Israel is guilty of brutality. It is waging the “Iran War” everywhere and needlessly.
Hegseth is becoming known as “Pentagon Pete.” His war talk is freaking out the troops.
If Trump uses “boots on the ground” to expand the war, it means the U.S. may lose the war. The boots will increase significantly and U.S. boats will be decimated simultaneously.
Trump claims he knows how to make money. One country may have outfoxed him. Iran. The war is turning into a financial bonanza for Iran. Iran is now earning double the amount in daily oil sales than it did before the war.
Trump is demeaning our Nation. He has had a ten foot gold toilet erected near the Lincoln Memorial. The man is a sicko!
The cost of gasoline is averaging $4 a gallon throughout the U.S. In Pasadena, California it is over $5 a gallon. Key West has moved up to $4.60 at one of its stations.
Trump’s plans for his Presidential Library include two gold statues of himself.
The airport near West Palm Beach will be renamed “President Donald J. Trump International Airport” on July 1.
Moving on.
Nations differ in certain activities. What is commonplace in one country, doe not exist in another.
Certain portions of India an example.
Kerosene was the fuel of the poor. Used however by all for certain functions. It was the fuel of choice in “bride burnings.” Women were immolated by their husbands or in-laws for failing to bring a large enough diary, produce male heirs or simply talking back.
The custom was generally followed till 2014 with kerosene used as the fuel. It still exists. However discouraged by the government. The result is fewer dead brides.
On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C. hotel.
Some political/governmental leaders are blind. U.S. Secretary of State Seward pushed the purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7 million. The sale was ridiculed in Congress as “Seward’s Folly” and “Seward’s Iceberg.” Even President Johnson took a beating. The acquisition was noted as “Johnson’s polar bear garden.”
Some people just lack vision.
On this day in 1971, Starbucks opened its first store in Settle. Staffed by only one employee.
Reminds me of the old time proverb: “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.”
Thieves broke into the Magnani-Rocco Foundation outside Pomeroy, Italy and made off with Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse paintings in three minutes worth millions.
Enough.
Enjoy your day!