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It is all about the oil…for China?

10 Tuesday Mar 2026

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blood for oil, China, Donald Trump, Fascist pig, gas, Iran, oil, social media, War, war monger

“…This is a gift from the United States of America to China…”

Last night:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far. Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again — Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them — But I hope, and pray, that it does not happen! This is a gift from the United States of America to China, and all of those Nations that heavily use the Hormuz Strait. Hopefully, it is a gesture that will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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Spy balloons anyone?

“…Hopefully, it is a gesture that will be greatly appreciated…”

The price we all pay so that the 1% can redistribute our wealth

07 Saturday Mar 2026

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class warfare, Donald Trump, gas, gas prices, Iran, missouri, oil, Trump's War, War

This morning in west central Missouri:

One convenience store chain has been a little slower to react, though diesel consumers appear to be getting hosed first:

Previously:

“Up, Up and Away…” (March 3, 2026)

“Up, Up and Away…”

03 Tuesday Mar 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Bored of Peace, Donald Trump, Fascist pig, gas, Iran, oil, Trump's War, War, warmonger

This morning, in west central Missouri:

“You ain’t seen nothing yet…”

B-2 or not B-2?

01 Sunday Mar 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Mark Alford, social media

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4th Congressional District, B-2, blood for oil, Donald Trump, Iran, Mark Alford, missouri, right wingnut, sycophant, that ridiculous hat, Trump sycophant, War

B-2 bomber. [2020 file photo]

This afternoon:

Congressman Mark Alford
[March 1, 2026]

Once again, the heroic airmen of Missouri’s own Whiteman Air Force Base lead the way.
The Show Me State continues to show the world what Peace Through Strength looks like.

U.S. Central Command
[March 1, 2026]

Last night, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers, armed with 2,000 lb. bombs, struck Iran’s hardened ballistic missile facilities. No nation should ever doubt America’s resolve.
[….]

Mark Alford (r) [2024 file photo].

Some of the responses to Mark Alford (r):

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When the government tells you that what you are is seeing peace when it is war, it’s time to get new representation.

head in the sand? There’s never been peace in the entire history of mankind.

what do [you] love about being a propaganda apologist the best?

Does Mark pay you well to make a fool of yourself on social media?

Don’t you think it’s about time, then?

time for what? Finally ripping the Constitution to shreds? What is it that you love the most about American soldiers being killed to cover up for the Epstein files?

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What happened to no new wars, Mark? I was promised that a vote for Kamala meant certain war with Iran. Weird.

How many civilians did those bombs kill,? How many children?

zero! I ran Hitler school with their own missile, they were unfazed because they had just killed 50,000 of its own people in the last three weeks

Heard the B2s leave. What an awesome sound they make. So proud of Whiteman and all crews involved. Seeing a B2 is like watching an Eagle. AMERICAN proud

Sure. What good is the $2 billion cost per aircraft if you don’t use them every once in a while, right?

So what’s the plan Mark? Do unarmed Iranians rise up against maybe a million military loyalists? Do they see them as the enemy or the country that is now dropping bombs?

We need to stop bragging Mark. We’re not ten foot tall and bullet proof. Have you forgotten they stuck it to us once? There’s a real good chance there going to get even with us.

The United States just killed the equivilant of the Pope for the Iranians. Mark Alford doesn’t have a clue.

Germans tore down their own wall. When another country takes down a foreign government it can have unintended consequences. We removed Iran’s elected leader in 1953 and installed a monarch. In 1979 the Islamic (Iranian) Revolution removed the monarch.

Operation Epstein Fury

We didn’t Obliterate those sites….. the first time Mr. Alford??

For the U.S., the deaths of three service members in the first two days of the war signaled that Iran was more prepared than the Trump administration anticipated, U.S. military officials said.

How much does all this cost taxpayers?

Our service men and women wouldn’t be in harms way if your 🍊🎪🤡 would stop putting them there

My cousin’s husband is one of those pilots. They have 3 small children who pray he comes home from your made up war.

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I’ll take “Totally Serious Republican Toadies Feigning Gravitas, Concern (for debt, troops, privilege, et al.), and Statemanship” for $2.59, please Alex!

What IS Mark Alford?

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Wonderful that we are able to send these great planes halfway around the world to drop their bombs. Meanwhile we here in the 4th District are having to deal with substandard wages, outrageous healthcare insurance premiums, and expensive groceries. How is bombing Iran helping your constituents here at home? That age old question “guns or butter, but you can’t have both” needs an answer. Which side are you on?

You sir, and I use that term loosely, are supporting the actions of an anti-constitutional criminal.
Trump and the GOP are the most Un American thing I could have ever imagined.
Disgraceful and disgusting.

This. Is. Dumb.

Hey sleepy mark better get your kids and family members down to your recruitment office and enlist them for this useless war you support.

Congressman Mark Alford, it’s not surprising that you misuse the phrase, “peace through strength”, since you prove daily you can’t think for yourself.
This phrase has always meant attaining a position of superior military strength so that others think twice before attacking. It also sets the stage for negotiations when those involved are motivated by a moral compass instead of a greed for power or fortune.
The sadly relevant phrase here is “peace through war”, which is as stupid as it sounds, yet here we are.
Mr. Alford, I feel certain I am not alone in delighting in the thought of you suffering an embarrassing defeat at the polls come November.

This isn’t Peace, Congressman Mark Alford! This is far from it!! This is unnecessary Aggression; and You, Congressman, should be outraged that Trump did not pass this through Congress before acting!!!

War van Winkle

28 Saturday Feb 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Donald Trump, Fascist pig, gaslighting, Iran, War, war monger

October 1, 2024:

Trump blasts Harris on Iran, says Biden administration is ‘leading us to brink of World War III’
[….]
Former President Donald Trump used Iran’s missile attack on Israel on Tuesday to slam Vice President Kamala Harris, blasting her and President Joe Biden as “grossly incompetent” and threatening that they “are leading us to the brink of World War III.”
[….]
“The two incompetent people running our country — and I don’t think they’re even running it — are leading us to the brink of World War III, a war like no other,” Trump told a raucous crowd in Waunakee, Wisconsin, claiming without evidence that the nation’s first and second in command are not in fact in charge of the administration.
[….]

Waking up this morning:

U.S. launches ‘major combat operations’ in Iran, Trump says
Trump acknowledged that “Operation Epic Fury,” the U.S.-Israel military offensive in Iran, could lead to American casualties, but said the mission was necessary to protect America and its allies in the future.

Feb. 28, 2026, 8:07 AM EST
[….]

President Donald Trump announced the largest military intervention of his two terms in the Oval Office, saying the United States is launching sweeping attacks on the Iranian military and calling on the Iranian people to rise up and seize control of their government.

The U.S. military has launched “major combat operations” in Iran, Trump said in a video posted to Truth Social early Saturday morning, with the goal of stopping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon and protecting American personnel and interests abroad and at home.

“Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people,” Trump declared from behind a podium dressed in a navy suit and wearing a baseball cap emblazoned with “USA” on it.

[….]

“This asshole is going to fuck around and get us all killed”

Last year:

Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been Obliterated — and Suggestions Otherwise are Fake News
The White House
June 25, 2025

The world is far safer after President Donald J. Trump’s highly successful, decisive precision strikes against the Iranian regime’s key nuclear facilities.

Take it from those who actually know:

President Trump: “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!”

[….]

And yet, Kamala Harris laughed too much.

Quick, look over there!

27 Friday Feb 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, social media

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7th Congressional District, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Epstein files, Eric Burlison, Hillary Clinton, Melania Trump, missouri, right wingnut, sycophant, Trump sycophant, UFOs

Eric Burlison (r) [2025 file photo].

Eric Burlison
[February 27, 2026]
·
We’re in Chappaqua after months of the Clintons refusing to appear. We fought for transparency: insisting on a court reporter, recording the meeting, and allowing full committee access. Yesterday was a long day interviewing Hillary, and today we prepare for President Clinton. Details to follow soon. #CongressUpdate #ClintonInterviews #PoliticalNews #Transparency #GovernmentOversight
[….]

Squirrel!

Some of the responses to Eric Burlison (r):

You won’t allow them to be questioned in public.

Polish that turd Eric. Polish that turd.

You asked Hillary about UFO’s, didn’t you?

Heh.

I heard it was about UFOs and Pizza-gate. Sounds like a really good use of taxpayer money.

They refused to testify behind closed doors. Big difference. Still waiting for Jim Jordan to appear

Whose name appears the most in the files hoss???

You didn’t allow them to have the fully public hearing they requested. Nice way to twist the story.

Yeah, that’s really “transparent”, right?

What are you afraid of?

UFOs, apparently.

So why didn’t they bring in Melania, who has photos and emails in the Epstein files?

the Clintons ask for the hearings to be public. That would be transparency.

Is there a reason this one is more important than Les Wexner deposition that you did not attend? Nothing about these files should be partisan.

When is Trump testifying

Whatever. They wanted it open to the public and you all denied the request.
You all should be asking questions of the person named over 38000 times

I know of a first lady who actually didn’t know Epstein. Maybe we should talk to her

So why deny them the open hearings they wanted? Spinning doesn’t work with your informed constituents.

Caught for transparency? Like refusing to allow a public hearing? Is it only lies that fall out of your mouth now?

Public hearing?

Maybe worry about those currently in power…those have the biggest impact now….otherwise this is just political grandstanding.

What day does DJT appear?

When will you questions Trump and Melania???

Come and do some town halls.

Why are Republicans afraid of the Public so much?

“It is said that the people are revolting.”
“You said it, they stink on ice.”

Now bring Donald and Melania in

Let’s see how long you’ll have to negotiate an appearance by Lutnick or Trump

When are you having Trump testify?

They asked, as well as the people wanted this to be seen publicly. This is not transparency when we just have “trust my word”. Not good enough

Now you’re going to apply the same amount of effort to other names appear in those files….. correct? No double standards…..right???

No. This has been another edition of Short Answers to Simple Questions.

Why are we pretending Hillary Clinton has any relevance to the current cover up?

You don’t quite get that your constituents are catching on and they know you lie like a dog.

Hey so you are actually so embarrassing for Missourians

Transparency? You clearly don’t understand the definition of the word.

Stop your lies. Stop the spin. We see what you are doing and it is not getting justice for the young people who were abused by people in power positions.

Missouri elects some of the worst congressman. What about the guy that’s mentioned more than anybody in those files? Are you going to talk to him soon?

“We fought for transparency” while refusing to allow them to testify publicly. There’s no way you actually believe the words coming out of your mouth.

You should be pushing to question the criminal Trump. Don’t act proud, you are an embarrassment.

You also refused their request to do this as a PUBLIC hearing you hypocrite!! I see you failed to mention that.

How come you didn’t go to Wexlers? Y’all love to spin the Narrative.

I’m not a Clinton fan, but you’re spreading lies. They wanted an open hearing, they only thing they refused was behind closed doors.
When’s your town hall?

If you’re sincerely interested in transparency, you’d call for Trump to testify under oath! Stop the theatrics! It only exposes you as the hypocrite many of us already know you are!

They wanted a public hearing, you can’t get more transparent than that. Republicans refused….even yesterday after Bobert violated the agreement and Secretary Clinton again asked that reporters be allowed in, it was denied.
Don’t try to spin this your way. You guys just look stupid.

Whatever, flying saucer boy.
Resign. Let a grownup take over the job.

So why does their testimony have to be behind closed doors? Eric you are grasping at straws.

Why didn’t you do it in an open setting? When are you going to do Trump and Melania and all of the other people had a much more intimate relationship with Epstein You are just playing politics with a horrendous crime Shame on you

Are you proud of yourself? Why haven’t you put any effort into asking Trump any questions. That’s a real and necessary question. You can’t whine about President Clinton not testifying now. Show us your passion for the truth and ask the guy everyone knows was somehow involved…

Oh, please. You are not even serious about the Epstein files. Secretary Clinton questioned about UFO’s???? No pictures with Secretary Clinton and Epstein, but plenty with FLOTUS Trump.
How many questions did you have for Republican Wexner??? Good grief, this is BS!

Great….do Donnie and Melania now.

You fought for transparency? But you won’t let them testify in front of cameras?

Donald Trump (r) – wagging the dog

23 Monday Feb 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, social media

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5th Congressional District, Donald Trump, Emanuel Cleaver, Iran, missouri, social media

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) [2025 file photo]

This afternoon:

Emanuel Cleaver II
[February 23, 2026]

In light of the U.S. military buildup within striking distance of Iran, it is imperative that the War Powers Act be honored.
No president has the authority to unilaterally use military force without the approval of Congress.
The last thing this country needs right now is another war in the Middle East that would add trillions to the national debt while putting countless lives at risk. That’s why I proudly co-sponsored H.Con.Res. 38, an Iran War Powers Resolution to prevent U.S. military action.

A few of the responses:

Unfortunately, the Mango Menace has no honor and thinks he is some weirdo one-man-show-by-divine-right who can ‘do anything **I WANT**’ – y’all need to prepare for that.

and its a great distraction from the files and his non stop failures

Thanks for standing up for sanity.

Trump is trying to “wag the dog.” This is going to be a huge mistake.

“No war with Iran” [2020 file photo]

Please I am a Navy mom we do not need another senseless war, but he does so he can pull some crap and not allow mid terms to happen. Thank You

He needs the war to cancel the midterms. Don’t think he won’t do it!!!

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So to make sure everyone knows how smart cleaver is he’d rather let Iran have nuclear capability just saying 🤷🚛🇺🇸

So, calling Donald Trump (r) a liar, eh?

“Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!” (June 25, 2025)

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Most of the other responses are from right wingnut MAGA cultists.

Fascist gotta Fascist

13 Friday Feb 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist, social media

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#resist, Donald Trump, Fascist pig, social media, voter suppression

Hey, Donald:

This afternoon:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections. This was not what our Founders desired. I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future. There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not! Also, the People of our Country are insisting on Citizenship, and No Mail-In Ballots, with exceptions for Military, Disability, Illness, or Travel. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

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No ICE – Warrensburg, Missouri – February 1, 2026 – part 2

02 Monday Feb 2026

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#resist, courthouse, Donald Trump, Fascism, ice, Johnson County, missouri, protest, Warrensburg

Sunday afternoon over a hundred Missourians gathered in the cold and snow on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn in downtown Warrensburg, Missouri. It was another one of many community organized demonstrations against the excesses of Donald Trump (r), his administration, and his paramilitary.

“Worst of the worst…”

“Trans Rights = Human Rights”

“No to Trump’s Fascist, murdering regime”

“ICE is Trump’s Gestapo!”

“…Defund ICE”

“….just stupid and reckless”

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to Justice everywhere”

“Love and kindness are never wasted”

“…Our Constitution…”

Families Belong Together”

“Chances of ICE breaking the law?”

Be Good, Be Pretti”

“No ICE”

“Abolish ICE”

Previously:

No ICE – Warrensburg, Missouri – February 1, 2026 (February 1, 2026)

No ICE – Warrensburg, Missouri – February 1, 2026

01 Sunday Feb 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, Donald Trump, Fascism, ice, Johnson County, missouri, protest, Warrensburg

This afternoon over a hundred Missourians gathered in the cold and snow on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn in downtown Warrensburg, Missouri. It was another one of many community organized demonstrations against the excesses of Donald Trump (r), his administration, and his paramilitary.

“I am here for free!”

“Defend Democracy”

“First they came for the immigrants”

“…Resistance, Courage & Compassion”

“Illegal, Cruel, Evil, Unamerican”

“Love not Hate…”

“Liberty and Justice for all”

“I take my whiskey neat because…Fuck ICE”

“Love melts ICE”

“Immigrant Rights are Human Rights…”

“Fuck Ice” “This is some NAZI bullshit”

“No King”

“…Save the USA”

“1984”

“Protest is patriotic”

“1984”

End Ice”

“Are we great yet?”

Stand up now, while you still can.

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