By the way, take a look at the Google page today: Google is featuring a math-themed doodle   to celebrate the quadratic equation : 𝑎 𝑥 2 + 𝑏 𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 aiming to make algebra interactive and fun for students and teachers. The animated doodle highlights how this formula shapes curves and has real-world applications in physics, engineering, and sports.   To kick-off this posting, I first asked Google AI,  tell me the timeline since 28February2026 of how President Donald Trump has attempted to explain why the U.S. is at war with Iran . Timeline of Events and Statements February 28, 2026:   The U.S. and Israel launch coordinated strikes, with reports indicating the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Late February/Early March 2026:   President Trump states the mission is to destroy Iran's missile capabilities, navy, and nuclear ambitions, and to stop Iranian funding of proxies. March 1-2, 2026:   Trump suggests the operation could take "four to fi...

First, yesterday President Joe Biden gave a talk about democracy in Arizona.  This was his most blistering attack yet of Donald Trump and his MAGA extremists.  Did you know that  Joe introduced John to Cindy , his wife? And speaking of Trump: His civil fraud trial trial in New York could begin as soon as this coming Monday.   Also, his pool of funds to pay legal bills for his cronies is running out.   Trump won't bother to even seek a transfer of his case from Georgia to a federal court. Finally, that House quagmire about the government shutdown tomorrow.  Looks like Keven McCarthy lost his battle to pass anything only with Republicans.  Democrats in the House say that if only 5 Republicans vote with them, all this nonsense can be avoided.  But if McCarthy makes that move, he will lose his speakership.  So be prepared for at a short shutdown.  Will this be terrible?  Nah.   The USA has had 21 of them over the pas...