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“The president revealed that he has secured control of more than
65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in a move he says
will slash gas prices for ordinary Americans.”
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Problem is, biggest oil deal in world history won’t do much to lower
fuel prices in California, which will still importing finished fuel products
refined from Russian crude oil.
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“California imports of gasoline and blends made from Russian oil“
Original G,
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The question is how many years is it going to take to develop these oil fields in order for this to make a difference for U.S. consumers?
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I just paid $3.999 per gallon in Nevada.
So you think that Trump just solved the oil problem for the country, all except for California? Prices will plummet all across the nation, but not here? Am I understanding you right?
When this doesn’t happen in a week, when it doesn’t happen in a month, when it doesn’t happen this year, are you still going to believe the endless lies Trump uses to string along his shrinking base?
When he says we’ve won in Iran for the 30th time, are you still going to celebrate? He is a shameless liar. What will it take for you to get that?
@Yoyohop
So you believe that Trump just did a very bad thing for the United States of America?
I don’t know that Trump did anything at all. He lies constantly. Whatever happened to the Greenland deal he promised?
Clearly, Venezuela oil isn’t a solution to the mess he made in Iran. He has recently and repeatedly said that the US has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. If that’s true, why would we even need Venezuelan oil? And why would we be attacking Iran again? How many times does Trump have to win this war?
@yoyohop
I didn’t ask about Greenland or the Strait. “Original G” posted a headline about Trump and an oil deal, and you complained about it. Then I asked you a specific question, and your answer was that you didn’t know if Trump did anything. Well, if that’s the case, perhaps you should wait to see what Trump has actually done before you piss all over it.
Within a couple of weeks, people like you will have forgotten this supposed Venezuelan oil deal. Gas prices will still be up. And you’ll get strung along by the next lie and the next. Just like he did with exiting Ukraine and the Epstein files, etc. The lack of pattern recognition is frightening.
@yoyohop
It won’t take two weeks…I’ve already forgotten; however, I will never forget that people like you expect results immediately, which is totally unrealistic.
The Genie’s Offer
A Republican candidate finds a magic lamp on the campaign trail. He rubs it, and a genie appears.
”I will grant you one wish,” the genie says.
The candidate thinks for a moment and says, “I want an absolute guarantee that every single American will be completely debt-free, have total economic freedom, and pay zero dollars in income tax forever.”
The genie snaps his fingers. Poof!
The candidate blinks, looks around, and asks, “Did it work? Am I still in America?”
The genie winks and says, “Yep, but welcome to 1775.”
Well, President Trump is doing more to bring us closer to that ideal than any president since Reagan. He is for the people! We feel it in our personal economics just in the last year! Much more take-home pay..much more hope!
The democrat answer to your Genie would be socialism / communism. No thanks. It has worked nowhere in the world, but only has made everyone poor & miserable.
Concordejet,
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You got it wrong, the Republican candidate would’ve wished to the Genie that Americans would pay absolutely no taxes forever, not just income tax.
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You again got it wrong. In 1775, Colonial Americans weren’t debt-free, weren’t anywhere close to having total economic freedom, and were paying excise taxes, among other taxes, instead of income tax.
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Given that the American Revolution started in April of 1775, was the Republican candidate brought to 1775 America prior to or after the American Revolution started?
and that wasn’t “one wish” it was three.
TACO boy is personally and solely responsible for the sky rocketing price of a barrel of oil.
All TACO boy is doing is trying to fix the problem he caused.
The January attack on Venezuela resulted in the capture of president Maduro, but killed 75-83 people. The “President of Peace” was so pleased that he decided that his next step would be to attack Iran. Over six months later, the Iran war hasn’t accomplished much, other than killing thousands of Iranians, too many American troops, and nearly shutting off oil exports from the Middle East. Ever since March, Trump has assured us that the war would be over very soon, but, so far, there’s no “deal” in sight to end it.
An where would the world be, if giggles had been elected president ? ? ? ?
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A political movement masquerading as a religion a bit of history most
Americans have never heard from retired admiral James Lyons who had
highest security clearance and knowledge of why iran was never
brought to heel.
And no longer is there any imminent Iranian nuclear threat to Israel or the USA… that’s not much of an accomplishment?
So your nonsense about the US winning because of its “air superiority” never came true. And now you’re justifiying losing a war because it hypothetically made Israel safer?
And long term it is very much doubtful that it made either US or Israel safer. Trump threatened to bomb them back to the Stone Age but the Iranians are still fighting on. Being feckless is how you embolden countries to seek nuclear arms.
yoyohop,
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We already knew that “Shock & Awe” from the air really doesn’t work in convincing an enemy to surrender.
Yeah….. let’s ask the Japanese about that.
Dr. Jellyfinger,
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This is why I stated it “really doesn’t work” instead of “never works.” If you want to use nuclear weapons, then sure, it’d work in almost all cases.
Dr. Jellyfinger,
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Also, the fact that you had to go back to the bombing of Japan in 1945, actually shows that “Shock and Awe” really doesn’t work. It didn’t work in Germany, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, or Iran.
I didn’t have to use Japan for example, it’s just the most obvious.
It didn’t work in Germany?…… so bombed out that Hitler’s own staff tried to kill him so that they could surrender?
Fighting the Republican Guard is different tho, they don’t even know who is in charge.
Ultimately there will have to be soldiers on the ground to beat a scattered, disorganized enemy that wants to be martyred and go to the 70 virgin orgy.
Dr. Jellyfinger,
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No, the bombing of Germany didn’t get Germany to surrender, the bombings may have been a factor, but Germany surrendered because of ground troops.
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There were dozens of attempts on Adolf Hitler’s life during his reign over Germany, but the assassins probably would’ve needed to kill off a good number of those in the line of succession in order to overthrow the government and surrender.
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So, you think sending ground troops into Iran to fight the IRGC is actually going to work? It didn’t work in Iraq or Afghanistan when they dropped their uniforms and turned to insurgent guerrilla warfare, but you believe that it’s going to work in Iran, which is larger than Iraq and Afghanistan combined? If it’s so simple to kill off a “scattered, disorganized enemy that wants to be martyred and go to the 70 virgin orgy,” then shouldn’t President Trump have done that already?
Oh no… it may or may not, but I don’t care if they fight forever.
If the Iranian people truly want regime change & freedom let’s arm them and let them do the fighting on the ground, let the Republican guard see what happens when millions of civilians shoot back (I’ll bet they switch sides).
iran has been at war with America since Embassy hostage crisis, attacks thru
proxies and using their oil sales and obama’s plane loads of cash to further their
being a state sponsor of terrorism.
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President Trump didn’t go far enough in suggesting the “tanker for tanker”
policy in Strait Of Hormuz, should take out at least two perhaps three Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) tankers to every ship attacked by by iran.
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iran has never been up against a President who understands finance, and
has the determination to impose severe financial pressure.
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Inflation in August was at year-on-year of 84.4% an increase over June
figure of 62%. Going forward inflation in iran could raise into triple digits.
Now takes 2,209,000 Rials to buy one U.S. Dollar.
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Vegetable oil in Iran in August cost 383% more than a year ago.
The price of eggs rose by 294%, chicken by 177% and red meat by 148%.
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Middle and working class Iranians could well topple existing government structure.
There will come a point when mass killings and hangings of protestors will no
longer force a populous to cower, they will serve to accomplish the opposite,
an uprising. Ruling elite with their caches of gold held outside iran will flee,
likely to russia.
Japan has been at peace with America since 02 September 1945
Yeah… they’ve probably forgotten all about it by now.
Dr. Jellyfinger,
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The Japanese still hold memorial ceremonies on the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki every year.
I was being snarkastic…. Geez!
Yoyo, why don’t you copy & paste the quotes you attribute to me?
If they actually existed you could do it just like this:
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Dr. Jellyfinger
Reply to The Observer
August 29, 2026 – 7:17 PM 7:17 PM
And no longer is there any imminent Iranian nuclear threat to Israel or the USA… that’s not much of an accomplishment?
13 6
Attempted when democrats controlled Executive Branch.
1) Divide the nation philosophically,
2) Foment racial strife,
3) Cause distrust of police authority,
4) Swarm the nation’s borders indiscriminately and unconstitutionally,
5) Engender the military strength to weaken it,
6) Overburden citizens with more unfair taxation,
7) Encourage civil rioting and discourage accountability for all crime,
8) Control all balloting,
9) Control all media.
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LONG OVERDUE,
“…aiding violations of immigration law, supporting terrorism, engaging
in political violence, facilitating discrimination, or repeatedly violating
state laws on trespassing, disorderly conduct, vandalism, public nuisance,
or highway obstruction.”
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the IRS could revoke the tax-free status
of left-wing nonprofits such as George Soros’ Open Society Foundations,
the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic
Relations, three sources familiar with the matter have told The Post.
Lake Ontario was just for starters…
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/2909250076128673
Without firing a shot
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Council on American Islamic Relations is listed with others as “SOURCE”
of Assembly Bill 2017 which is about to pass final vote before newsom’s signature.
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“Under the bill, community colleges and public schools could also to choose
to recognize those days and teach about them.”
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Article just posted on CA Globe,
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“A mere 25 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States
by nineteen Islamic extremists, and the California Legislature appears ready
to adopt two Muslim holidays.
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Are Democrats following in the footsteps or one-upping a Minnesota school
district, which recently approved a Muslim holiday to its academic calendar?
Public schools are public institutions meant for foundational academic learning,
literacy, numeracy, reading comprehension and mathematical problem-solving,
history, geography, science, and the arts, and the ability to use them fluently,
not centers for religious or ideological indoctrination.”
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Would not surprise me one bit if His Imperial Majesty, Emperor newsom
signed the bill on September Eleventh.
How do you feel about the requiremnt that all schools in Texas post the Ten Commandments in every classroom?
Modern society, lacks a moral compass. The 10 Commandments is a “true north” more than anything. Certainly more than anything coming from politicians and pop culture.
Original G,
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Don’t California high schools already teach about the “Big 6” religions?
Wouldn’t know, haven’t set for in one since late 1960s.
Joint Press conference included in article
“Actions announced include DoT (1) Emergency removal of 110 commercial
driver’s license (CDL) schools associated with more than 5,000 drivers who
failed English language proficiency tests. (2) Launching a nationwide audit
of third-party CDL skills testers and states’ oversight of the testers. (3) Results
from 40-state investigation of additional training schools.
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From DHS (1) Synchronized single-day sweep targeting more than 200 training
schools across 23 states. (2) Joint coordination with USDOT. (3) HSI and ICE
updates on ongoing investigations targeting CDL-related businesses and schools.”
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Then some liberal clown reporter tries to down play citing 1% . . . . . . ,
and he was swiftly put in his place.
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To me if there is an illegal who was certified and granted a truck driving license,
the person who certified a non English speaker, if possible, should be brought
up on Federal charges and given a MAXIMUM SENTENCE.
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An any state that refuses to cooperate to the fullest with federal officials to get non
English speakers off OUR highways should have federal highway funds impounded
until such time as they PROVE all non English speaking drivers have had their
LICENSES REVOKED ! ! ! ! ! !
“California had 11 schools pulled from the federal Training Provider Registry.” …
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“Gavin Newsom’s administration has spent years treating commercial licensing
as an extension of its sanctuary state policy rather than a safety program.
The result has been dangerous and deadly.”
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Can just about guarantee State of California will take no action against the 11
driving schools. California is complicit for handing out commercial licenses
to non English speaking drivers. Really do wonder if any democrat members
of state legislature have even bothered put out press releases about this crisis.
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WHY did it take the Federal Government to decisive action about innocent people
being killed on our highways, by truck drivers no speakee de engliss ? ? ?
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One more example of how much democrat politicians care about us,
that is unless of course it’s an election year.
Limp Zipper clinton fundraising using his 80th birthday, at, wait for it,
Hamptons estate of george soros’ kid. soros has already given $100 million
to democrats for 2026 midterms. In case you were unsure of the motives
of democrats and their mega wealthy donors. Their actions speak volumes
as to their efforts to destabilize America.
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An example,
An illegal biden giggles regime allowed into U.S., was convicted of
groping underage females at Fairfax High School in Fairfax County,
Virginia. DA of Fairfax County went easy on the PERVERT.
Was incarcerated for only 140 days.
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$749,345 BOUGHT Fairfax County
What better way to destabilize trust in OUR legal system ? ? ? ?
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Have for many years believed democrats have thought, if only we had
complete control, we could make communism work. An now they are
embracing DSA (democrat socialist of america)
Simple fact DSA candidates are getting votes is proof of our failing
educational system.
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The goal of socialism is communism
–Vladimir Lenin
Well, thanks to that particular neighbor’s outside dogssss (4) — I’m awake and came by to break up the Knight-Jelly squabbles.🤭
Can you believe a majority of voters at some sorry-arsed political low-point in our past actually voted this brown streak into our local government…and let him vote and make decisions that affect our very lives…………???…………. https://nypost.com/2026/08/31/us-news/eric-swalwell-seen-surrounded-by-fbi-agents-at-sfo-in-new-video/
Brown streak is gross….. it fits him perfectly.
Unfortunately we have become burden with some, history won’t be referring to
as role models. Then there are some actually working against America.
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“Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism” report dropped in July.
Mexico’s operatives and candidate for governor . . . . . .
Is anybody going to read Dr. Jill’s book?
The Professor,
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Former First Lady Doctor Jill Tracy Jacobs Stephenson Biden’s first husband has time to read her book as he’s in jail awaiting trial for murdering his second wife.