Donald Trump has “Obama Derangement Syndrome”, unwilling to give former President Barack Obama any credit or respect in any way.
Clearly, Trump is extremely jealous of Obama’s intellectual brilliance, widespread popularity, and his charisma and accomplishments, knowing he can never match him in any way.
And being that Trump is a white supremacist and racist just makes it more infuriating, as Trump has now, in desperation, seemingly come to an an agreement after 15 weeks of war, massive spending, high inflation, and the loss of 14 servicemen and women, that brings America back to the original Obama Iran Deal, negotiated with five other nations in 2015.
Iran and the nuclear weapons issue is not resolved, with the only “accomplishment” being the killing of much of the Iranian government leadership, but with replacement by others who have no desire to cave in to the US or Israel.
And Israel is alienated, and has no plan to accept the so called agreement, which supposedly will open up the Strait of Hormuz, but little else.
Donald Trump’s foreign “adventure” has been an unmitigated disaster, but he will try to convince Americans otherwise, and hope that his party continues to control both houses of Congress.
His own party is calling for details on the proposed agreement with Iran, and for the Congress to have a role in its acceptance, something Trump is clearly unwilling to promote.
The idea that Iran may benefit financially in the proposed agreement will be a center of controversy by many members of Trump’s party, as well as the opposition Democrats.
If the Democrats gain control, hell will be paid by Trump and his corrupt Cabinet and other Republican sycophants.
The biggest danger is Trump, in desperation, following through on the threat of the suspension of the Writ of Habeus Corpus, and invocation of the Insurrection Act, and interference in the Midterm Elections of 2026.
America is in a dire situation as we near the elections, and the feared destruction of American Democracy and the Rule Of Law, which must be resisted in every way possible!
The War in Iran Has Permanently Altered the Global Economy
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/business/economy/iran-war-oil-trade.html
US-Iran deal may get oil flowing again, but region’s root problems are unsolved
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/us-iran-ceasefire-respite-true-peace-distant
Trump is urging tankers to sail through Hormuz. Vessels aren’t so sure yet.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/15/is-the-strait-open-00962226
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Won’t Have ‘Tolls’ but It Will Have ‘Fees’
“Charging a toll is illegal under international law, but some fees are allowed for services. It is not clear what services Iran would provide, but there were no fees charged before the war.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/world/middleeast/shipping-fees-tolls-strait-hormuz.html
The reported Iran MOU is driving a wedge between MAGA hacks and MAGA hawks
https://www.mediamatters.org/us-iran-relations/reported-iran-mou-driving-wedge-between-maga-hacks-and-maga-hawks
Senate Republicans want a say on Trump’s Iran deal
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/15/trump-iran-deal-congress-vote-00962844
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
https://apnews.com/article/netanyahu-israel-iran-deal-trump-580112432fa563e6eb299640453e3ba9
Did Jared Kushner Inadvertently Touch Off an Albanian Revolution?
https://newrepublic.com/article/211857/jared-kushner-inadvertently-touch-off-albanian-revolution
Sure sounds like it to me.
Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/us/politics/iran-war-deal-trump-economic-rebound.html
Republicans hopeful Iran deal could stop the pain at the pump — but it may be too late
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/16/iran-gas-prices-republicans-midterms-00962462
RFK Jr. demands journal explain removal of vaccine study used to support his childhood immunization changes
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5924878-kennedy-demands-answers-vaccine-study/
Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/health/hantavirus-quarantine-kennedy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qVA.gGPk.kNlcGn0uN1zB&smid=url-share
Thune says Senate will move FISA bill without SAVE America Act, rebuffing Trump
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5925177-thune-fisa-save-act/
Senate to confirm Jay Clayton as soon as Thursday
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/06/15/congress/clayton-confirmation-plans-00962310
Voting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/16/nx-s1-5702491/trump-voting-threat-midterm-election-dhs
Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/16/trump-pressure-ufc-fighter-michelle-obama
Newsom Says Trump’s Justice Department Is Investigating Him and His Wife
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/us/newsom-trump-doj-investigation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qVA.ACZn.stlN3JQzW4x8&smid=url-share
The profound observation of the modern social landscape. It shifts the focus from traditional geography, to deep-seated human psychology and values.
Here is a breakdown of why this distinction is so powerful.
“The Community Mindset”
Shared Power:
Community relies on collaboration and mutual respect.
Diverse Voices: Joy comes from connection, inclusion, and open debate.
Local Impact:
Focuses on lifting others up right where they live.
“The Fealty Mindset”
Fealty is the sworn loyalty and faithfulness pledged by a vassal or subordinate to a lord. It is closely related to the concept of allegiance or fidelity and represents an unbreakable commitment to an obligation, person, or cause.
Historically, fealty refers to a central element of medieval European feudalism.
Top-Down Power:
Fealty requires strict loyalty to a leader, party, or rigid ideology.
In-Group Compliance: Joy is derived from conformity and defeating the designated “out-group.”
Conditional Belonging:
Acceptance is revoked the moment someone questions the authority.
This perspective helps explain why political polarization cuts cleanly through families and neighborhoods, regardless of zip code. It isn’t about where people live, but how they choose to relate to power and one another.
G7 promises to support Ukraine and sanction Russia in joint declaration
https://www.politico.eu/article/g7-promises-ukraine-support-sanctions-russia-joint-declaration/
Trump Does Not Understand the War He Lost
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/06/trump-g7-comments-misunderstsand-middle-east/687569/
Republicans Again Block War Powers Measure in the Senate
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/us/politics/republicans-iran-war-powers-senate.html
Vice President JD Vance accuses Mark Levin and Marc Thiessen of promoting Iranian propaganda about the MOU
https://www.mediamatters.org/megyn-kelly/vice-president-jd-vance-accuses-mark-levin-and-marc-thiessen-promoting-iranian
Vance is nuts.
Declaring the Strait of Hormuz open is easy. Restarting shipping traffic is not.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/06/17/declaring-strait-hormuz-open-is-easy-restarting-shipping-traffic-is-not/
MAGA hawk mutiny deepens Trump’s isolation on Iran
https://www.axios.com/2026/06/17/trump-maga-iran-divide
UAE Moves to Cut Dependency on Strait of Hormuz to ‘Zero’
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-17/uae-moves-to-cut-dependency-on-strait-of-hormuz-to-zero?srnd=homepage-americas
Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test
https://apnews.com/article/trump-israel-netanyahu-iran-deal-60f6f167077812810986cf69861c7af1
“Friendship?” AP seriously thinks that’s what it is? LOL
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vyn17g832o
Jair Bolsonaro’s son sentenced to four years in jail for seeking US interference in father’s Brazil coup trial
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/brazilian-court-convicts-eduardo-bolsonaro-us-help-father-jair
That entire family is f’ed, just like most of the Trump family.
Fifteen people charged over alleged interference in Minnesota immigration crackdown
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/16/minnesota-immigration-enforcement-conspiracy-charges
The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether ICE Can Hold People Indefinitely. We Should All Be Worried.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/06/supreme-court-analysis-ice-indefinite-detention-trump.html
Warsh Faces First Big Test as Fed Chair
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-16/warsh-faces-first-big-test-as-fed-chair-decision-day-guide?srnd=homepage-americas
Trump Breaks Up Education Dept., Prompting Worries Over Civil Rights
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/us/politics/education-department-civil-rights-trump.html
Insane!
RFK Jr. Will Oversee Disability Education Policy
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/06/rfk-jr-disability-special-education-hhs-kennedy-autism/
Absolutely appalling.
Republicans Confirm Another One Of Trump’s Personal Attorneys To A Federal Court Seat
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-personal-attorney-justin-smith-federal-judge_n_6a316949e4b04478a0632ace
January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process
“Federal Tort Claims Act, over which DoJ has total discretion, provides workaround to Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/17/january-6-defendants-compensation-process
States need to tax any money from this at 100%.
Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds
https://apnews.com/article/poll-america-250-voting-rights-threats-16e638192ab65ed2676e8a96283c69a1
Trump Responds To Foiled White House Attack Plot By… Praising UFC Fighters?!?
“The president weirdly made light of a reporter’s question about the FBI thwarting an alleged plan to attack the big fight night at the White House.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-foiled-ufc-white-house-attack-plot-praise-fighters_n_6a3174c6e4b0767909101dba?origin=home-latest-news-unit
Kash Patel ‘jumped the gun’ with announcement of UFC plot arrests, sources say
“Secret Service officials are angered by the FBI director’s early morning social media post that was shared before some suspects were arrested.”
https://www.ms.now/news/kash-patel-white-house-ufc-attack-secret-service
That seems to be a trend with him.
Completely f’ed up.
New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/health/pepfar-cdc-cuts.html
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98291g5rr1o
Excellent, nail the f***ers!
LOL!
Trump thanks China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin for being ‘neutral’ in Iran war
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-thanks-chinas-xi-russias-putin-being-neutral-iran-war-2026-06-17/
Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
https://www.reuters.com/world/hegseth-blasts-nato-members-announces-review-us-forces-europe-2026-06-18/
Hegseth is by far the worst Secretary of Defense in US history
Trump goes after critics who want a more comprehensive deal with Iran
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/17/trump-attacks-skeptics-who-want-a-more-comprehensive-deal-with-iran-00965720?utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=RSS_Feed
The right-wing media revolt against Trump’s proposed MOU with Iran
“Conservative pundits are trashing the White House’s memorandum of understanding”
https://www.mediamatters.org/us-iran-relations/right-wing-media-revolt-against-trumps-proposed-mou-iran
LOL!
Trump signs Iran peace plan, claiming deal averts ‘worldwide depression’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/trump-us-iran-war-mou-deal
Right-wing hawks absolve Trump of Iran MOU responsibility, blame Vance instead
https://www.mediamatters.org/us-iran-relations/right-wing-hawks-absolve-trump-iran-mou-responsibility-blame-vance-instead
LOL, alrighty then…
Israel cut out of Iran deal as Trump keeps deriding Netanyahu in public
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/israel/israel-iran-deal-trump-criticizes-netanyahu-mou-rcna350488
The Israeli Ultra-Hawks Who Feel Betrayed by Trump’s Iran Deal
https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/the-israeli-ultra-hawks-who-feel-betrayed-by-trumps-iran-deal
Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in decades
https://apnews.com/projects/israel-expansion-maps/
100% unacceptable! Also note, if a Democrat were in the White House, they’d be pushing back against this crap.
Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/death-rate-ice-immigrant-detention-centers-more-than-doubles-under-trump-reuters-2026-06-17/
Detainees Moved Out of Alligator Alcatraz, ICE Confirms
“The Trump administration said individuals were moved to ensure their safety during hurricane season. Environmental groups pursuing litigation over the site want more transparency.”
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18062026/feds-relocate-alligator-alcatraz-detainees/
DOJ’s New ICE Protest Indictment Is Its Most Absurd Yet
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/06/minneapolis-protest-doj-ice-indictment-antifa-nspm-dhs/
There’s no such group as “Antifa,” by the way…just means “anti-fascist”
Trump’s SAVE Act obsession ties Senate in knots
https://www.axios.com/2026/06/18/trump-save-act-thune-senate
Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chairman
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/here-are-the-five-big-takeaways-from-kevin-warshs-first-meeting-as-fed-chairman.html
Fox News Poll: Most rate the economy negatively, including half of Republicans
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-most-rate-economy-negatively-including-half-republicans
NPR Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5861720/trump-economy-gas-prices-midterms-polling
This is absolutely INSANE!
Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/climate/trump-wind-farms-cancel-millions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.q1A.geNd.zne4IT6RpsDO&smid=nytcore-ios-share
US public still favours action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/17/climate-change-public-opinion-trump-fossil-fuel
Just 16% of Americans Believe AI Will Positively Impact Society, Pew Poll Finds
https://gizmodo.com/just-16-of-americans-believe-ai-will-positively-impact-society-pew-poll-finds-2000773112
Trump Settles $100 Million Lawsuit Against His Niece
https://www.notus.org/donald-trump/mary-trump-lawsuit-settlement
Senators Suspect Trump Shifted Secret Service Funds to Build His Ballroom
https://www.notus.org/congress/white-house-secret-service-funding-congress-ballroom-construction