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Discussion about current political and foreign relations events under the Trump Administration. Opinions mine. Not sponsored.
Understanding Crude Oil: Types and Properties Explained

What does "light" and "sweet" have to do with crude oil?
Understanding Crude Oil: Types and Properties Explained
What does "light" and "sweet" have to do with crude oil?
currentevents.blog
January 8, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Thoughts on Cuba

Basic improvements like clean water and reliable electricity would probably be an amazing start to a positive relationship moving forward.
Thoughts on Cuba
Basic improvements like clean water and reliable electricity would probably be an amazing start to a positive relationship moving forward.
currentevents.blog
January 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Maduro Captured

Congress is furious that Operation Absolute Resolve was conducted without consultation, much less approval.
Maduro Captured
Congress is furious that Operation Absolute Resolve was conducted without consultation, much less approval.
currentevents.blog
January 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Venezuela, Iran among Predefined Priorities for U.S. Department of State

Aggression against Venezuela was foretold The portions of Project 2025 dedicated to the State Department identified five nations which should be monitored for activities counter to U.S.' interests: China, Iran, Venezuela,…
Venezuela, Iran among Predefined Priorities for U.S. Department of State
Aggression against Venezuela was foretold The portions of Project 2025 dedicated to the State Department identified five nations which should be monitored for activities counter to U.S.' interests: China, Iran, Venezuela, Russia, and N. Korea. 1 Generally speaking, Project 2025 assumes a much more adversarial position against countries we tend to consider "competition," like China. It advocates for a demonstrably aggressive stance against Iran and Venezuela in particular:
currentevents.blog
January 2, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Nearly everything the Trump Administration has done over 2025 can be traced back to ultraconservative policy positions on everything from presidential powers to marriage equality. Here's a high-level overview.
How We Got Here: The Origins of Project 2025
Nearly everything the Trump Administration has done over 2025 can be traced back to ultraconservative policy positions on everything from presidential powers to marriage equality.
currentevents.blog
January 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
As with most things with the GOP of late, there's always some element of plausible deniability about their agenda.
That’s Not What “Equal Opportunity” Means
The conservative agenda appears to have weaponized the commission against the very people it was established to protect.
currentevents.blog
January 1, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Detention of Americans in Venezuela No Deterrent to U.S. Aggression

Maduro apparently uses the detainees as "bargaining chips" when in negotiations with the United States. At least some detainees were imprisoned, abused, and subjected to horrible living conditions.
Detention of Americans in Venezuela No Deterrent to U.S. Aggression
Maduro apparently uses the detainees as "bargaining chips" when in negotiations with the United States. At least some detainees were imprisoned, abused, and subjected to horrible living conditions.
currentevents.blog
January 1, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Please make sure you vote, and make sure your vote counts -- plan on going to the polls in person at your next opportunity.
USPS Aids in Suppression of Democrat Voters
People who vote by mail risk having their votes postmarked several days after they were placed in the mailbox.
currentevents.blog
December 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
U.S. Sec of State Rubio behind current actions against Venezuelan Oil

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has long believed the key to regime change in Cuba to fall is regime change in Venezuela.
U.S. Sec of State Rubio behind current actions against Venezuelan Oil
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has long believed the key to regime change in Cuba to fall is regime change in Venezuela.
currentevents.blog
December 31, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Making America Exclusive Again

Posit: A goal of the Trump Administration and MAGA is to make America a country led by wealthy whites, unopposed by diversity of any kind.

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Making America Exclusive Again
A goal of the Trump Administration and MAGA is to make America a country led by wealthy whites, unopposed by diversity of any kind. Here are five reasons why.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:43 AM