Update 11/01/2026

Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war

A report from congressional Democrats found the president purchased millions in oil and gas stocks during the war.  – Of course, you know that Trump has invested millions in gas and oil companies. – He doesn’t even try to hide it; at a rally:  That explains quotes like this from Georgia: “We’re making money like we’ve never made before. They’ll say: ‘President Trump is bragging about all the money they’re making while people are suffering at the pump.’ I don’t give a damn. We’re making a freaking fortune.”  Who is that “we” again?  You and your kids?

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Midterms promise: President Donald Trump offered a $1 million payout to anyone who reports voter fraud that results in a conviction. The offer goes well beyond a whistleblower program he unveiled last week and the president didn’t explain how it would be funded. — — —Another attempt to buy the election. And, does this apply to those who try to vote twice for a Rep?

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“What we’re going to do with Cuba is, we’re going to come back from Iran,” Trump said at campaign rally in Florida on Friday. “Those beautiful ships will pass Cuba. We’ll have one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast. They’ll raise up their hands.”

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Dad:  I’m addicted to brake fluid – but I can stop anytime.

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Without going into detail, which you would know most or all of anyway, it seems to me that again and again Trump does things that are similar to how the head of a mafia family would run his businesses and relationships with family and friends.  If you notice, he often whines when someone he has given a job to gets paid and he doesn’t get a cut.  Part of any deal, that’s like a real “Don.”  Maybe we call him “Don Don.”

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Hope those who wanted to celebrate Halloween had a good time.  We don’t hardly ever get any trick or treaters here.  Very few small children and not worth their time to go around when few would be ready for them if they did.  And yes, we always have a small bowl of candy here just in case, and leave the gate unlocked and the entryway lights on.  Justin Case.

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I think I mentioned that I have a Lego Titanic model and have started on it.  I have done 10 of 12 steps to complete one of three sections – the forward part of the ship.  When that is done, I need to see about starting to install the lighting system I have for it.  Granddaughter is on standby for major engineering assistance on that. 

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You likely know that I have published four books on Amazon.  Won’t plug them here, but after years, my royalties have slowed way down.  It is still enjoyable to get anything.  Just yesterday I got a small royalty for a book sold in Australia!  I have a writing project in mind.  It is based on a 75,000-word ms. I completed about 20 years ago. But would need major updates and edits.  Maybe after the Titanic I will tackle it.  I am guessing it would take me a year.

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ABCNews: “A voter dressed as Lady Liberty arrives to cast their ballot on the final day of early voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Oct. 31, 2026.” – “A voter” . . . “their ballot” . . .

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Didja See Dept.:  Hackers, perhaps from North Korea, have stolen about $6 Billion worth of crypto.  Still want in?  Trump will sell you some.

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Remember when Trump said we should have more immigrants from Norway?  98% white, of course.  Now, he can’t get a Pulitzer Peace Prize, although not given by their government, so he says it’s a terrible country.

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A bit short this time.  We were gone for a few days and I didn’t write anything.  Sometimes that is good.  But Tuesday is a big deal.  It is like a Superbowl to me.  It is possible we won’t know about control of Congress that night.  Alaska’s totals might take some time.  Others might need a recount.  I fully expect Trump to say there was cheating even before any results are official.  If he sends any kinds of troops to election offices that would be terrible.  I think he’ll just whine about losing, as usual, but I worry when I read more sinister stuff from the “experts” who know more than I do.  I guess we just have to keep on the keepin’ on, as the old expression goes!

All take care,

Kevin