Things are not going well for the USA: We got booted out of the FIFA World Cup. The war with Iran has returned, and petroleum prices have jumped up. President Donald Trump alienated our allies in the NATO Summit held in Turkey.   The New York Times indicated, perhaps now, Kharg Island could be invaded: Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey yesterday, President Trump threatened major new combat operations against Iran, including the seizure of Kharg Island, where Iran stages its oil for world markets, and attacks on the country’s infrastructure and desalination plants. On March 14, about 2 weeks into this war with Iran , I indicated that his compelling invasion was inevitable. Graham Platner withdrew from his U.S. Senate race against incumbent Susan Collins. This action is an okay thing, but there is no Democrat in Maine with any kind of drawing power to beat an incumbent, except, maybe, current Governor Janet Mills.   However, Mills is 78 years old and dropped out o...

$1,000 The Iran war has cost the typical American household $1,000 since it began in February, according to an estimate shared by Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.    Zandi cites the rise in fuel and food costs resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the main driver. He added that his estimate “is, if anything, conservative.”    “The true cost is likely higher—meaningfully higher. It’s fair to ask whether it was worth it.” So how are the MOU discussions going?  Not well.   Iran refuses more US talks as Qatar says  no high-level meetings are taking place About that Heat Dome . Temperatures might reach 115F. I checked DC temperatures, for this is where the 250th celebrations will be held, and the highs don't look that bad, reaching 100F today and tomorrow, reaching 97F on Saturday and 93 with rain on Sunday. Even lower for New York City:  Thursday and Friday up to 98F, 95F with showers and maybe lightning on Saturd...