Category: Science and Engineering

Random Musing on Current Events 4.18.2026

Once again, it is time for some Random Musings On Current Events from the mind of a quiet, unassuming (at least in my own opinion) person observing the ramblings, rumblings, rants, raves and revelations in the media from behind the front lines of a purple state. I present these ramblings, rumblings, rants, revelations and gratitude’s in a sort of stream of conscious journal format and, yes, there may be some sarcasm thrown in.

I had planned to type this up the day after the successful completion of Artemis 2’s mission splashdown off he coast of San Diego. It was awesome to watch with amazement and pride as an American to watch and understand the precision that went into the mission. I can vaguely remember the last Apollo mission and of course, as a child, I watched the first Space Shuttle launches and returns. Of course, I also remember vividly both Space Shuttle tragedies. I will admit that while others in my age group dreamed of being like Mike or making it into the Big Leagues one of my dreams was to go into space. Like most of us, a dream that never bore fruit for various reasons, the least of which is not being physically qualified or able. Regardless, all congratulations go out to the Artemis crew, ground crews, engineering staff, manufacturers supporting the mission and their families.

Now, moving half a world away when I started this post the first round of talks between the US and Iran ended with no agreement. In response the US had declared a blockade on all Iranian ports and shipping coming in or out of these ports. On top of this the Pope and President Trump were at odds as is NATO and President Trump. Then I learn of the Liberal World Order and I cannot help but wonder if the Pope and NATO are one in the same in supporting this Liberal World Order as the European elites have worked hand in hand with Rome throughout history. Sure, Pope Leo is American by birth but he has long since sworn his fealty to The Vatican and I must remember to keep that in mind when reading the news and in the back of my mind I cannot help but wonder who might be orchestrating the anti-Trump media blitz.

On the other hand I read all sorts of information being pushed about President Trump being beholden to Israel and there is no doubt that he has some close ties to Israel especially through his son in law Jarred Kushner, going back to working in what was Italian Mafia controlled New York City when he was younger, and who knows who with the Jewish Mafia that might or might not have bailed him out after one of his bankruptcies. Evidently President Trump’s daughter has converted to Judaism and rumors that President Trump has as well if he ever had a spiritual base to begin with. Sure, I am uncomfortable with this and it is something that I have to keep an eye out for. One thing, however, I will say so far is the restraint that is being shown in not bombing the majority of Iran’s basic infrastructure is commendable. Another observation at least for today is the price of oil did not jumping quite as fast as I would have thought with the announcing of the US blockade of Iran.

Now, a week later, it appears that peace is about to break out in the Middle East yet again with negotiations underway. I do have to say that the price of oil is settling down a bit with West Texas Intermediate trading at $83.85 per barrel. I will not even mention Brent Crude price, which is higher because, to me, I cannot understand how the price of oil is determined by a group of entities that will not even allow the country that they are based in to develop their own oil. Therefore it should be irrelevant what they price oil at.

Of course, as if on time, reports are coming out of the Middle East that the IRGC and the US are still keeping tankers from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Who is to blame for this? Who knows. Could it be elements in Iran that have nothing to do with the dealing that are responsible? Could be and I understand why I do not know but one thing for certain is Iran and the conflict is still a very fluid situation and elements within Iran are not interested in giving up their power which is not a big surprise to me. On top of that Keir Starmer and Emanuel Macron are supposedly spearheading a push to establish the peace in the Persian Gulf so the fact that elements of the IRGC are shutting the Hormuz again does not surprise me. In fact, I would not be surprised if Macron and Starmer are not somehow behind the events of the day considering how much of a threat to their power and rules based order the Americans represent. Shoot even Saudi Arabia buckled after Keir Starmer visited the kingdom. If one has any doubt about the power of London and Paris all one has to do is look at the Ukraine and how London has repeatedly torpedoed peace deals there.

Moving on to the looming midterm elections in my country I personally have to prepare for the fact that the Republican Party is still too fractured and or unwilling to mount any sort of reasonable campaign to keep control of either house of Congress. The ballot rigging is not being addressed and the requirement to ensure only US Citizens vote is not being addressed. It is so obvious that even many Republicans are benefiting from the ballot cheating and will not cut themselves off from the gravy train. They should be ashamed of themselves for not putting country over themselves but I wonder if many even have the capacity to be ashamed. I have heard it said that sociopaths tend to gravitate toward power centers and will do whatever it takes to gain and remain in power and it certainly seems to be the case in Washington DC.

Now, I could and probably should expound much more on the points that have rambled on about in the post but it is Spring and I have work to do. Actual physical labor tasks that help keep me from going crazy and losing focus as many in the media and the hall of power want me to do. They want me to focus on what they tell me to focus on instead of what I know that I need to focus on.

God bless America and all her citizens and residents, no matter whether they are enemies, not enemies or somewhere between. Additionally, forgive me for my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me.

Random Musings on Current Events 5.5.23

Once again it is time for some Random Musings On Current Events from the mind of a quiet, unassuming (at least in my own opinion) person observing the ramblings, rumblings, rants and revelations in the media from behind the lines in an increasingly blue state. I present these ramblings, rumblings, rants and revelations in a sort of stream of conscious journal format.

This has been a difficult week for me to pay attention to current events due to having to care for a loved one who had a minor surgery that has left them immobile for several days. Needless to say, I am happy to have chosen the profession that I have chosen and not nursing.

Speaking of my profession, that too has been busy with meetings, design work, and doing actual work based upon the laws of nature. Laws of nature that are, for the time being at least, immutable and have allowed the great advances in civilization that we have enjoyed over the last century and a half. Advances such as indoor plumbing, electricity, and the ability to build structures taller than two stories relatively easy and inexpensive as compared to previous centuries.

Speaking of immutable facts and it bears repeating. A man has a XY chromosome pair and a woman has a XX chromosome pair. A male’s anatomy is external and females’ anatomy is internal and designed to gestate new life. End of story, end of discussion. Those who try to twist this immutable fact are deranged or has nefarious intent. End of story and I will say this to anyone and move on from the conversation. There has been way too much energy given to this conversation.

Speaking of science and the apparent cooling as I awoke to snow earlier in this first week of May. Perhaps there has been some geo engineering happening and there is credence considering cloud seeding experiments began over three decades ago so I cannot throw this argument out. However, on a much more macro scale there has been a higher incidence of volcanic eruptions in the last year and a half or so in both the northern and southern hemispheres. These eruptions have ejected far more particulates and water vapor into the atmosphere than any man made experiment could in a far shorter amount of time. No doubt this will impact the amount of sun light reaching the earth’s surface over the next couple of years. Suck it up buttercups because this is reality, has nothing to do with mankind, and prepare for it I say. Do not let the elite leadership structure in the world bully you into accepting their solution and management of the cooler climate. They are nothing but opportunists who will take your freedoms away in the guise of yet another crisis. Take charge and responsibility for your own preparations for a couple of cooler years! Do not trust the government, media, and non-governmental organizations for your survival because they absolutely do not have your best interests in mind.

God bless America and all her citizens and residents, no matter whether they are enemies, not enemies or somewhere in between. Additionally, forgive me my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me.