The  USA is now also at war with Ecuador : Lost count.  Are we up to 8 or 9 wars? This latest one today was welcomed by President Daniel Noboa, a friend of Donald Trump. This action by the U.S. was to rid the area of drug cartels, which pretty much dominates our many wars.  These are worthwhile. About Day 5 of the Iran War: Looks like things are getting better for the U.S. and Israel....and worse for Iran.   Read a summary from CBS News . Iranian missile and drone attacks are declining, perhaps 80% less today compared to Days 1 and 2. Iranian attacks on their adjacent countries have turned the Arab world against them.  Bad decision by Iran. No doubt 175 people, mostly school girls, were killed on Day One of the attack, but it remains unclear if Israel or the USA was to blame.    In case you were not aware, Israel executed the Supreme Leader, not the U.S. Traffic has dried up in the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world's crude oil and natural g...

Republicans seem troubled in two states.  First, Ohio, and specifically Springfield, a city of nearly 60,000, with a metropolitan area population of 136,000 residents.    It is home of Wittenberg University. Is now where  12,000 to 15,000 legal Haitians  have legally come.  This began three years ago.  The Federal government did not send them to Springfield.  They chose this city for its low cost of living and available work.  There are more than 210,000 Haitian immigrants now in the U.S, all legally entered. Leaders of the area are grateful for their presence. Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine was born in Springfield, and grew up in nearby Yellow Springs.  Has served as governor since 2019, and prior to that, was in both the House and Senate of the U.S. Congress. Ohio Republican Senator JD Vance was born in Middletown, Ohio, which is 43 miles from Springfield. Governor DeWine describes his Haitian immigrants as a positive influence....