Brace for Higher Gas Prices!

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

For further explanation, it's worthwhile to see what state propaganda media, aka Faux news, is doing in regards to disparaging Talarico:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGjMcSaWSnM

Note that Faux, by far, has much greater viewership than any of network/cable news outlets so their messaging reaches more people, 24/7. 

Expect to see the same themes espoused by Jesse Waters in the above video throughout the campaign. Frankly, that's unfortunately the level at which the typical Faux news viewer probably functions on at any given day. Given this propaganda pounding, day in and day out, it's not difficult to understand why Paxton has an excellent chance of prevailing come November...

And I'm going to have to listen to the endless attack-ad commercials to boot! It was bad enough having to see and hear the constant primary political ads. I can only imagine the general election will be a thousand times worse. Barf! I may never turn on local over-the-air TV again.

Originally Posted by James Lacey

Energy Exxon warns oil inventories will hit dangerously low levels in weeks, forcing prices to shoot higher

Exxon Mobil warned Thursday that oil inventories will fall to record low levels in coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.

“We’re approaching unheard of inventory levels,” said Exxon Senior Vice President Neil Chapman at a conference hosted by Bernstein in New York.

“I mean really, really low levels,” Chapman warned. “You can debate whether that’s going to hit, those really low levels, in two weeks or three weeks. Once you get to that point, then you’ll see price shoot up.”

The price of physical Brent oil cargoes will spike to $150 to $160 per barrel when inventories hit all-time lows in coming weeks, the executive said. “When the price gets to a certain level, demand destruction brings it back into balance,” he said.

Update: Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to ‘completely’ block Strait of Hormuz: State media

• Iranian negotiators will stop exchanging messages with the U.S. through intermediaries in retaliation for ongoing ceasefire violations, Iran’s state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim said.
• Tehran will also move to fully block the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim reported.
• Oil prices leapt more than 5% higher following Tasnim’s report.

Surprise! Just in time for the market opening on Monday! The Peace deal is off! I suppose it will be back on by Friday. I mean, come on, isn't it obvious some of this is just market manipulation? Isn't this like the 12th peace deal now, or something? This thing is clearly unwinnable. Iran has nothing to lose, and Trump has no leverage, yet he can never concede or compromise. It seems pretty clear Trump only knows how to make deals when he all the advantage in negotiations.

Originally Posted by James Lacey

Update: Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to ‘completely’ block Strait of Hormuz: State media

• Iranian negotiators will stop exchanging messages with the U.S. through intermediaries in retaliation for ongoing ceasefire violations, Iran’s state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim said.
• Tehran will also move to fully block the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim reported.
• Oil prices leapt more than 5% higher following Tasnim’s report.

Surprise! Just in time for the market opening on Monday! The Peace deal is off! I suppose it will be back on by Friday. I mean, come on, isn't it obvious some of this is just market manipulation? Isn't this like the 12th peace deal now, or something? This thing is clearly unwinnable. Iran has nothing to lose, and Trump has no leverage, yet he can never concede or compromise. It seems pretty clear Trump only knows how to make deals when he all the advantage in negotiations.

James, as we know, the deal for an agreement to discuss a deal for an agreement changes from hour to hour, day to day, and whichever way the wind blows. 

That said, it's virtually impossible for the language in an actual agreement negotiated by Trump and his minions to be any more specific than that negotiated by Obama' agreement which stated,  "Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons."  What's Trump team gonna do in addition to that? Add "cross my heart and hope to die" too?  (Not to mention the fact that Iran never did develop a nuke under eight years of the Obama administration or, for that matter, under four years of the Biden administration). But Trump, being Trump, stupidly tore up the agreement during his first term. Now look at the mess everybody's in at this point.

That and the insane colossus cage apparatus being constructed at the WH for next month's GLADIATOR FIGHTS at the capitol is just nuts! I mean when I first saw that on cable TV, I thought it was an AI-generated prank! But, no, that's what we're looking at for the nation's 250th birthday bash...

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

James, as we know, the deal for an agreement to discuss a deal for an agreement changes from hour to hour, day to day, and whichever way the wind blows. 

That said, it's virtually impossible for the language in an actual agreement negotiated by Trump and his minions to be any more specific than that negotiated by Obama' agreement which stated,  "Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons."  What's Trump team gonna do in addition to that? Add "cross my heart and hope to die" too?  (Not to mention the fact that Iran never did develop a nuke under eight years of the Obama administration or, for that matter, under four years of the Biden administration). But Trump, being Trump, stupidly tore up the agreement during his first term. Now look at the mess everybody's in at this point.

That and the insane colossus cage apparatus being constructed at the WH for next month's GLADIATOR FIGHTS at the capitol is just nuts! I mean when I first saw that on cable TV, I thought it was an AI-generated prank! But, no, that's what we're looking at for the nation's 250th birthday bash...

It's just another one of Trump's vanity projects gone awry, like the ballroom, or his face on the $250 bill, or his name on the Kennedy Center (which has now been denied by the courts). Speaking of the courts, at least they've been clobbering him lately. It seems like every day there is a new story about how the courts have stopped him in his tracks. For example, it looks like the Trump DOJ will have to abandon the Jan. 6th slush fund they wanted to set up to reward rioters and insurrectionists.

Originally Posted by James Lacey

It's just another one of Trump's vanity projects gone awry, like the ballroom, or his face on the $250 bill, or his name on the Kennedy Center (which has now been denied by the courts). Speaking of the courts, at least they've been clobbering him lately. It seems like every day there is a new story about how the courts have stopped him in his tracks. For example, it looks like the Trump DOJ will have to abandon the Jan. 6th slush fund they wanted to set up to reward rioters and insurrectionists.

And why won't davis ever comment on these posts. Seems all he is is a drive by antagonist these days. Probably because he can't defend any of the boneheaded moves of his idol and savior. Just like all of MAGA all they care about is owning the libs and don't give two shits about the lies and corruption of the administration. No Epstein files, not bringing down grocery and gas prices, not ending the Ukrainian war. All of which his idol campaigned on which won him the election, etc. etc ad nauseum.

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

And why won't davis ever comment on these posts. Seems all he is is a drive by antagonist these days. Probably because he can't defend any of the boneheaded moves of his idol and savior. Just like all of MAGA all they care about is owning the libs and don't give two shits about the lies and corruption of the administration. No Epstein files, not bringing down grocery and gas prices, not ending the Ukrainian war. All of which his idol campaigned on which won him the election, etc. etc ad nauseum.

Not to mention, "Only The Best People":    "He Has No Background In Intelligence" "Analyst On Trump's Pick":

https://www.cnn.com/politics/video/trump-bill-pulte-acting-director-national-intelligence-digvid

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

And why won't davis ever comment on these posts. Seems all he is is a drive by antagonist these days. Probably because he can't defend any of the boneheaded moves of his idol and savior. Just like all of MAGA all they care about is owning the libs and don't give two shits about the lies and corruption of the administration. No Epstein files, not bringing down grocery and gas prices, not ending the Ukrainian war. All of which his idol campaigned on which won him the election, etc. etc ad nauseum.

I'm convinced at this point that Trump doesn't care about the midterms. He knows they are lost. What he's trying to do, though, is maintain control of the party so he has enough support to avoid being impeached or worse. What Trump fears the most is a Republican party with a spine, so he's showing them that if any of them oppose him, he will destroy their political future and install loyalists wherever he can. This is why, for example, he's endorsing controversial loyalists, like Paxton in Texas, rather than incumbents like Cornyn. There have been several smart op-eds lately that lay out this thinking, and it does seem to explain Trump's behavior to a large degree, at least as it pertains to the midterms. Trump obviously doesn't care about governing competently and rationally. What he needs is an enemy to fight, so that he can claim persecution, which is exactly what a Democrat-controlled House would give him.

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

Not to mention, "Only The Best People":    "He Has No Background In Intelligence" "Analyst On Trump's Pick":

https://www.cnn.com/politics/video/trump-bill-pulte-acting-director-national-intelligence-digvid

Just another loyalist, I'm sure.

Originally Posted by James Lacey

I'm convinced at this point that Trump doesn't care about the midterms. He knows they are lost. What he's trying to do, though, is maintain control of the party so he has enough support to avoid being impeached or worse. What Trump fears the most is a Republican party with a spine, so he's showing them that if any of them oppose him, he will destroy their political future and install loyalists wherever he can. This is why, for example, he's endorsing controversial loyalists, like Paxton in Texas, rather than incumbents like Cornyn. There have been several smart op-eds lately that lay out this thinking, and it does seem to explain Trump's behavior to a large degree, at least as it pertains to the midterms. Trump obviously doesn't care about governing competently and rationally. What he needs is an enemy to fight, so that he can claim persecution, which is exactly what a Democrat-controlled House would give him.

"President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapons, but he added that “they can change their mind.”
Huh?! What?! What?!...

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

"President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapons, but he added that “they can change their mind.”
Huh?! What?! What?!...

I'll add: where's Rich Davis on this when he's needed?...