‘‘To Vote or Not Vote?” — Some Reasons and Excuses!

During the rapidly approaching general midterm elections on November 3, 2026, voters nationwide will decide all 435 seats of our U.S. House of Representatives; some 35 of the 100 seats in our U.S. Senate and 36 state governors; along with thousands of other state and local officials. Whereas, via various prior thereto held midterm elections during the YEAR 2026 primary season, the at the time “participating” voters will have chosen the candidates from each party available to vote for in November.

And as billions of campaign dollars are again spent in an effort to retain or gain positions of power, influence, privilege, and responsibility throughout various levels of government, millions will review, finalize, and ultimately carry out their respective voting plans . . . as many others wrestle with whether “to vote or not vote?”

Therefore, in aid to those searching for some self-gratifying justification for “not voting” . . . for not letting their political voice be heard . . . here are a few time-worn excuses to consider: forgot to register to vote; bad weather; sick; disabled; inconvenient voting place; ID/proof of U.S. citizenship required; conflicting schedule; had to work; on travel/vacation; disgusted with politics; no good candidates; all political parties are the same; politics is all about money; corrupt politicians; all that politicians care about is just getting elected; etc. And if none of these do the trick, maybe the following old standby will help . . . “our votes don’t really count anyway.”

And for those still undecided, but truly seeking some justification for the time and effort involved in trying to be informed, rational, and active voters . . . how about seriously pondering potential election outcomes such as, but not limited to: bigger vs smaller government; more vs less government regulations; additional/higher vs fewer/lower taxes; educational institutions committed to “educating” vs “indoctrinating”; free vs censored speech; lawful citizens having the right to bear arms vs government mandated universal disarmament; secured vs unsecured U.S. borders; deportation of vs sanctuary for illegal aliens; funding vs de-funding of police departments, prisons, etc.; no tolerance for vs acceptance of biological males in women’s sports, women’s restrooms, etc.; no tolerance for vs tolerance of a nuclear-armed Iran leadership that has for some 47 years chanted “Death to Israel & Death to America”; responsible vs irresponsible attention to “our” ever growing and unsustainable U.S. National Debt, now exceeding some $40 Trillion; and support for a socialist/communist rooted economy/government vs a competitive market-driven economy rooted in our U.S. Constitution founded Republic; etc.

On the other hand, for those doing their best to be responsible, factually informed, rational, and faithfully active voters, please give yourself a justified pat-on-the-back . . . our ever so challenged country needs many more to do the same! And be very proud and grateful that you are not among the shameful numbers who, election after election, waste or misuse their precious (envy of the World) voting right, privilege, and responsibility afforded us by the profound sacrifice of so many others past and present.

Yes, we so-called adults in the room can either be a meaningful contributor to our country’s solutions, or to its problems . . . we can either focus on the “reasons” for voting, or the “excuses” not to! The choice is ours . . . that is, at least so far it is.

=     =     =

(Please Note: As shown below, the above article was also published in local newspaper, the Parsons Sun, on 10/13/2026. "Click" image to enlarge.)

“THE PRICE OF GASOLINE”

Included herein is some noteworthy info about the price of gasoline. But first . . . a bit of trivia to ponder.

Earth, upon which we all reside, is reportedly an about 4.5 billion years old planet, some 7,926 miles in diameter, rotating on its axis at a mere 1,040 miles per hour, all while orbiting the Sun (located approximately 93 million miles away) at about 67,000 miles per hour.

Yes, the “Sun” . . . one of about 100 billion stars or so located within an about 10 billion years old “galaxy” named the Milky Way (a galaxy of course being a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity). With our “Milky Way” being spiral shaped galaxy so huge that light traveling at about 186,000 miles per second (or about 6 trillion miles per year) would take at least 100,000 years to cross its diameter.

While our “Milky Way” . . . traveling through space at about 1.34 million miles per hour . . . is in turn reportedly just one of at least hundreds of billions (possibly up to trillions) of galaxies, each with billions of stars, existing in the observable “universe” (with the universe defined as “all existing matter”).

And then there’s “the closest” major neighboring galaxy to our Milky Way . . . the Andromeda galaxy, roughly 1.5 to 2 times larger than our Milky Way, with a diameter of about 220,000 light years. And although located roughly 2.5 million light‑years away . . . still observable to the naked eye even under moderately dark skies . . . considered one of the most distant objects observable without optical aid . . . and notable for its bright blue tinge, caused by pockets of its hot young stars burning bright blue.

Oh, yes, the same Andromeda Galaxy various astronomers have for years predicted may collide with our Milky Way Galaxy in about 4.5 billion years or so . . . in an event already dubbed the Andromeda-Milky Way collision.

And as we put above trivia aside for the moment and instead pursue a brief and general review of the “Price of Gasoline,” we find that . . . U.S. gasoline prices have ranged from under $1 per gallon in the 1990s to over $5 per gallon in 2022, with recent averages around $4.47 per gallon in late 2026.

Of course rather than the “Price of Gasoline,” some may instead choose to anguish over the prospects of an “Andromeda-Milky Way collision” . . . while still others among us entertain concerns about other things, such as, but not limited to, the prospects of a crazed Iranian leadership that has for over 47 years chanted death to America one day gaining access to nuclear weapons; and supporters of Communism occupying positions of power and influence within U.S. government; etc.

Seems it likely all comes down to a matter of personal perspective . . . of we humans with an average life expectancy of about 79 years or so.  

                                                                   —William James Moore

ELECTION DAY---A MOST CONSEQUENTIAL 'FORK-IN-THE-ROAD' . . . & . . . REBUILDING CIVIC TRUST.

 

Copied Below are Two Highly-Suggested Readings:

=     =     =

"Click" on Images to Enlarge.

"Some Personally Suggested Readings"

 

A MOST SERIOUS U.S. CITIZEN REQUEST --- VIA 09/18/2026 OPEN MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP”

Dear President Trump,

Unless to your personal belief and unwavering satisfaction factual evidence exists that Iran’s thousands of years in the making crazed leadership is now truly committed to immediately and permanently ending their “Death to Israel,” “Death to America,” and “World Domination,” etc., plans, policies, and otherwise threatful and atrocious undertakings . . . on behalf of myself and the many like-concerned others it is ever so respectively and supportively asked that you immediately prompt actions as necessary to, so-to-speak, “remove the head of the snake” while there is an opportunity to do so! For example, by turning Israel and any supporting others loose with our as-needed U.S. support (not including U.S. boots on the ground) to “do whatever needs to be done” to totally purge radical-militant Islamist/IRGC control of Iran and elsewhere on Earth.

Hence, removing existential threat realities that U.S. Presidents and Administrations (as well as other world leaders) prior to you have unfortunately failed to responsibly and effectively confront! And bringing an end to Iran’s thousands of terrorists acts worldwide over the years. Horrors, most of which have received little if any meaningful news coverage or otherwise due attention from the so-called “civilized” among us. Barbaric executions, massacres, kidnappings, enslavements, beheadings, burnings-alive, burials-alive, gaged-drownings, ethnic-cleansings, rapes, mutilations, destruction of ancient artifacts, and other heinous acts at the hand of an unrelenting-evil rooted in radical/militant Islam. Carried out, incited, inspired, and/or otherwise enabled, by radical/militant Islamists . . . again, with a centuries-old aim of world domination!

While being ever so mindful and justifiably concerned that: (1.) Radical/militant Islam is NOT just another “religion” worthy of protection under our U.S. Constitution; and (2.) Radical/militant Islam is in fact an ancient-rooted evil-ideology, a perversion of Islam that is in total conflict with and cannot co-exist with our U.S. Constitution or the laws of other civilized nations!

In closing, Mr. President, please also know that countless of “We the People” in America, and others worldwide, express our most sincere thanks and appreciation for your many personal sacrifices . . . and for your truly exceptional leadership and the magnificent “Team” you have established on behalf your ever so crucial and critical Saving-America, America-First, and Making-America-Great-Again policies and agendas! . . . as well as for your unrelenting world peace initiatives towards the best interests of all humankind! 

---William James Moore (on behalf of myself and countless truly concerned and appreciative others).

= = = 

( Also Posted on official website for The White House; Facebook; and TruthSocial, 09/18/2026.)

= = =

(Please Note: Copied "below" is 10/01/2026 "Reply" received from The White House regarding "above" posted 09/18/2026 Message to President Trump) . . . "Click" on image to enlarge.

“NOVEMBER 3, 2026” — A MOST CONSEQUENTIAL “FORK-IN-THE-ROAD” FOR AMERICA!

Yes, during the rapidly approaching general mid-term elections to be held on November 3, 2026, voters nationwide will decide all 435 seats of our U.S. House of Representatives, and 35 of the 100 seats in our U.S. Senate, as well as some 36 governors and thousands of state and local officials. And via various prior thereto held mid-term elections during the YR 2026 primary season, voters will have chosen the candidates from each party available to vote for in November.

An ever-so-important process wherein millions upon millions of dollars will have been spent in an array of campaigns (political battles) . . . with each and all waged in an effort to determine who ultimately occupies the seats of federal and state governmental power and influence — with nothing less than potentially profound consequences!

And speaking of consequences, at this point it seems especially important for “We the People” to recall that, for example, our U.S. Senate confirms presidential appointments and ratifies treaties, etc. . . . while our U.S. House of Representatives originates all spending and tax bills, etc.; and both the House and Senate must pass a bill for it to become law.

Hence, how-ever-so crucial and critical it is that the votes of “We the People” at all levels of government be factually-informed-based and rationally-cast for “policies and agendas” . . . and NOT propaganda-based and emotionally-cast for “personalities and chaos”! And that the “policies and agendas” we vote for (and unrelentingly insist upon) are truly in support of, and not in hindrance or destruction of, our ever-so-precious individual liberty enabling constitutional republic!   —William James Moore.

HUMANKIND’S “GOOD SIDE” — STILL IN DEMAND & MATTER OF CHOICE!

It seems likely that most if not all of our reportedly distant ancestors were extremely ecstatic and awestruck when human-made fire; stone tools; and the wheel; etc., first came on the scene. As many among us are somewhat likewise in today’s rapidly changing world of self-driving automobiles; GPS guided farm equipment; drones used for merchandise delivery, warfare, etc.; robotic surgery; smartphones and social media proliferation/addiction; cameras seemingly everywhere monitoring our almost every movement; TV’s, phones, and other devices responding to our voice instructions; software applications (apps) apparently for about everything that walks, flies, or breathes; along with a proliferation of data center supported artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with existing and yet to be realized mind-boggling capabilities.

A rapidly growing array of technological advances that countless seem to crave, relish, and take for granted, while others consider such to be a formidable challenge, considerable annoyance, a mix of burdens, or various degrees of threat . . . including our eventual obsolescence. Yes, an ever-widening range of technological achievements, including those that seem capable of duplicating if not ultimately replacing almost every aspect of humankind! With, of course, much faster, smarter, more efficient, and otherwise all around so-called “better” ways of doing things.

However, it seems that any serious pondering of the prospects of “human obsolescence” actually becoming an “inescapable” certainty, should also include some special recall and consideration of humankind’s innate and very consequential attributes of “free will” and “choice.” Along with a reminder that . . . while humankind’s age-old struggle between “the good” and “the otherwise” wages on . . . there still exists a strong and unrelenting demand for the many aspects of humankind’s “good side”! Including, but not limited to, those irreplaceable human behaviors that are not only far from obsolete, but are also truly beyond the capability of any nature of technological achievement!

Such as, but certainly not limited to: the spoken word, listening ear, eye contact, smile, handshake, hug or other appropriate touch, laughter, tears, closeness, fellowship, companionship, togetherness, etc., of flesh and blood human beings. Aspects of human behavior addressing ever so crucial needs such as, but not limited to: love, affection, friendship, trust, acceptance, inspiration, loyalty, approval, caring, respect, equality, appreciation, gratitude, compassion, encouragement, safety, security, sympathy, empathy, concern, happiness, hope, general wellbeing, etc. And all of such NOT by way of computer/AI-generated bells, whistles, balloons, recordings, graffiti, smiley faces or other emojis (digital images), or other make-believe sounds, graphics, etc. But, rather, by way of, and only truly attainable from, flesh and blood “human beings.” That is, “real people” having the “humankind-unique” ability, desire, and willingness to . . . via “free will” and “choice” . . . personally share such universal human wants and needs with one another.

And so, while we may “choose” to delegate various of our human capabilities and functions to an array of technological advancements as an aid to humankind’s “good” and/or “otherwise” sides . . . what actually makes us truly “human” not only remains in strong and crucial demand, such attributes are also not transferrable to or replaceable by any nature of technology. Hence, in pondering the prospects of human-obsolescence; and the various aspects of human behaviors demonstrated in our daily lives and around the world; etc., it seems a bit crucial that rational thought should never fail to responsibly consider the contributing role of, yes, . . . our “human-rooted choices.”   —William James Moore.

=     =     =

( Please Note: As shown below, the above Opinion Article was also published in local newspaper, the Parsons Sun . . . "Click" on below imaged to enlarge.)

A “NOT-TO-BE-CELEBRATED” HISTORICAL U.S. MILESTONE!!!

As countless millions worldwide were at the time of this FB Posting no doubt engaged in an array of truly meaningful activities . . . I obviously chose to do otherwise by way of herein likely exercise in self-absorbed futility.

Nevertheless, and probably driven in no small measure by sizeable ego, I just had to publicly express my personal alignment with those who choose NOT to celebrate our country’s recent surpassing of another truly “historic milestone.” Yes, and with no apologies, I’m among those who fail to be at all elated by the fact that “We the People” and “our” elected representatives in “our” Federal Government have finally . . . for the first time ever . . . accumulated a U.S. National Debt surpassing $40 Trillion (i.e., over $116,000 per U.S. Citizen, or beyond $360,000 per U.S. Taxpayer)! With yearly Interest on said debt now exceeding another $1 Trillion!!!

Yes, for the first time since World War II, “our” U.S. National Debt now exceeds the entire size of our U.S. economy (i.e. Gross Domestic Product, or GDP). However, unlike wartime borrowing of the 1940s, today's debt wasn't built to defeat fascism or protect our republic, but rather is the result of decades of bipartisan fiscal negligence, runaway spending, and a stubborn refusal of “We the People” and our elected government representatives to make hard choices.

Of course there are countless others who through ignorance or otherwise consider such debt to not only be sustainable, but also in no way irresponsible or shameful. As evidenced by NO related marching in the streets protests; NO related looting of businesses, burning of cities, etc.; LITTLE to NO related primetime news coverage; and NO related abundance of objections throughout social medica; etc.; etc.; etc.

And as opposed to our otherwise long-standing and reality-founded concerns many if not most of us routinely have about one’s personal mortgage loans, auto loans, education loans, business loans; credit card debts; etc., and the potential negative consequences of irresponsible handling of such, etc., . . . we apparently have even found a seemingly foolproof and conscience-free way to avoid (or at least disregard) any such concerns and potential negative consequences associated with said National Debt! Yes, we so-called adults in the room (past and present) just simply keep passing said debt on to future generations of Americans!

Nevertheless, there are hopefully a growing many of us nationwide who for some reason tend to keep harboring a bit of concern about what (to us) seems to be an ever growing and grossly out of control National Debt. Concerns prompting an array of citizen responses, such as, but in no way limited to, my little 91-page YR 2018 self-published book titled, “Our” U.S. National Debt—101: A Shameful Liberty-Threatening Legacy Being Passed To America’s Young Children, Grandchildren, & The Not Yet Born.” A historical fact and opinion rooted babbling that I was absolutely certain would make the Earth shudder and bring a rapid resolve of the existential threat of "our" National Debt.

Of course, said writing turned out to be among my many failed undertakings . . . as it obviously also in no way hindered the about 8 years later “achievement” of our country’s now exceeding $40 Trillion Historic National Debt Milestone . . . on Tuesday, August 18, 2026! One many of us will long consider to fall unspeakably short of warranting anything approaching any rational celebration!

                                                                  —William James Moore

= = =

Link to U.S. National Debt Real Time: https://www.usdebtclock.org/

NEVER WRESTLE WITH OR TRY TO TEACH A PIG TO SING!

As evidenced by the continued existence and growth of Facebook, X (formally Twitter), Truth Social, etc., millions upon millions worldwide choose to spend notable amounts of their precious/limited gift-of-life journey using Social Media Platforms . . . “for an array of reasons.”

Including folks such as I who are prone to more than occasionally use such for spewing personal views and/or thought to be reality-rooted info regarding government, politics, etc. And when I ask myself “why” do I do so . . . a sizable ego and abundance of vanity seem to always get in the way of personally acknowledging and constructive focus on what is likely the “real” reason or reasons. As a result, I generally just settle on a sufficiently ego-stroking answer along the lines of . . . “I do so in search of, and to offer support of, views and opinions I tend to personally agree with and/or otherwise consider tolerable, etc."

Never the less, what I am pretty much sure of is . . . I do NOT do so in an effort to “change” the minds of those who are radically in opposition with my particular views about anything, especially regarding government, politics, etc. Of course herein I’m herein primarily making reference to the minds of the Communist-infested Radical-Left individuals and groups that are hell-bent to destroy our ever-so-precious individual liberty enabling constitutional republic. Yes, “changing” the minds of such folks is in “no way” on my personal “to do” or “doable” list . . . for an array of reasons likely best summed up by old sayings such as: “Never try to teach a pig to sing — it wastes your time and annoys the pig” . . . and also, “Never wrestle with a pig — you both get dirty and the pig likes it.”

So, instead, I am among the many who choose to do one’s best to maintain some constructive focus on the basic “Rules of Survival.” Yes, just like other life forms, survival of we so-called superior humans also depends upon our willingness and ability to: (1.) “recognize” threats; (2.) “have” or “obtain” effective defenses against threats; and (3.) “execute” timely and effective defenses and/or proactive responses against such threats. While trying also to not lose sight of the risks and consequences of failing to do so . . . as so aptly expressed by the following caution attributed to President Ronald Reagan: “To sit back hoping that someday, some way, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last — but eat you he will.”

                                                       ---William James Moore 

‘‘Voting in the U.S.” — a Right, Privilege, or Responsibility?

While, in keeping with applicable eligibility requirements, voting in the U.S. is a constitutional right . . . in practice it also includes elements of privilege and responsibility. And while our U.S. elections involve different types (e.g., general; primary; special; etc.), with each serving a different purpose, all entail outcomes (consequences) that influence the functioning of our ever so precious individual liberty enabling constitutional republic, and hence our safety, security, and other wellbeing.

For example, the Kansas primary election held Tuesday, August 4, 2026, providing we Kansas voters an opportunity to voice our preferences regarding some sales tax measures; a highly debated Kansas proposed constitutional amendment concerning how Kansas Supreme Court Justices are determined; and what candidates will represent each political party in our country’s upcoming “midterm” general election on November 3, 2026; etc. A Kansas primary election of which, and pending later availability of finalized data, our local newspaper, the Parsons Sun, responsibly reported some very informative “Unofficial primary results announced in Labette and Neosho Counties.” Such as, but not limited to the following “Voter Breakdown”:

“In Labette County, there are 13,696 registered voters: 2,596 are registered as Democratic; 4,778 are nonpartisan; and 6,322 are Republican. In total, 27.39% of voters participated in Tuesday’s (August 4, 2026) primary: 38.91% Democratic; 5.11% nonpartisan; and 39.50% Republican. There were 3,751 ballots cast across the county.” In other words . . . about 9,945 (72.61%) of the 13,696 registered voters in Labette County chose NOT to vote, and as a result, let the election outcome be determined by the 3,751 (27.39%) who did! As did also all the other “potentially eligible to vote” Labette County residents who for some reason haven’t yet registered to vote.

“In Neosho County, there are 11,069 registered voters: 1,727 Democratic; 3,567 nonpartisan; and 5,775 Republican. In total, 28.06% of voters participated in Tuesday’s (August 4, 2026) primary: 37.41% were Democratic; 5.75% were nonpartisan; and 39.05% were Republican. There were 3,106 ballots cast across the county.” In other words . . . about 7,963 (71.94%) of the 11,069 registered voters in Neosho County chose NOT to vote, and as a result, let the election outcome be determined by the 3,106 (28.06%) who did! As did also all the other “potentially eligible to vote” Neosho County residents who for some reason haven’t yet registered to vote.

And while these particular voter participation rates are of course far less than encouraging, unfortunately such are not a far departure from that of many other counties in Kansas and other areas throughout our ever so challenged country. As in turn, how we Kansas voters and others nationwide have been doing in our nation’s “federal” elections also falls terribly short of being at all greatly uplifting. For example, the following turnout rates of eligible voters in Kansas and as compared to overall eligible voters nationwide in recent “federal election” years 2018 to 2024: 2018 (Kansas 51.1%--Overall U.S. 50.0); 2020 (Kansas 65.7%—Overall U.S. 66.6%); 2022 (Kansas 47.6%--Overall U.S. 46.2%); 2024 (Kansas 63.2%--Overall U.S. 63.9%).

Unfortunately, history attests that some among “We the People” will likely continue to ignore their voting rights, privileges, and responsibilities . . . as many millions of others will do their best to be responsibly informed voters in our country’s various local, state, and federal elections! Nevertheless, and regardless of degree of voter participation, all elections will continue to have “outcomes” (i.e., constructive or destructive “consequences”). Yes, “consequences” that ultimately determine and/or otherwise influence the crucial functioning of our ever so precious individual liberty enabling constitutional republic, and hence our safety, security, and other wellbeing.

And while many elections have rendered a considerable number of constructive outcomes, it would be irresponsible to not herein make due mention of an especially profound “destructive outcome” . . . “our” ever-growing and out-of-control U.S. National Debt! A truly tragic “consequence” of years upon years of voter-approved and/or otherwise voter tolerated reckless government spending. A U.S. National Debt that, as of this writing, now exceeds $39 Trillion (i.e., over $115,000 per U.S. Citizen, or beyond $359,000 per U.S. Taxpayer)! With yearly interest on said debt now exceeding $1 Trillion! A very much unsustainable obligation that for the first time since World War II now exceeds the entire size of our U.S. economy. And unlike the wartime borrowing of the 1940s, today's debt wasn't built to defeat fascism or protect our republic, but rather is the result of decades of bipartisan fiscal negligence, runaway spending, and a stubborn refusal of “We the People” and our elected government representatives to make hard choices. A most shameful and self-destructive legacy that we so-called adults in the room (past and present) keep passing on to future generations of Americans.

Yes, as year after year untold billions of dollars continue to be spent in our U.S. elections, with varying intentions by those in some manner seeking power and influence throughout the many functions of our government . . . “We the People” (at least “thus far”) are blessed, by way of U.S. Constitution mandate, with the opportunity to crucially influence, by way of our votes, the status of our (and our country’s) safety, security, and otherwise wellbeing! A profound privilege we must never disregard or disrespect, with responsibilities we must never fail to do our best to fulfill. While being ever conscious of the inescapable fact that all elections have “outcomes” . . . that is, “consequences” warranting our due attention to the lessons of history and reality-founded, potentially prophetic cautions, such as: “I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared . . . To preserve our independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt . . . We must make our choice between economy and liberty or profusion and servitude . . .” —Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President; “Liberty dies when we choose comfort over courage” —Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court; and “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” —Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President. 

                          —William James Moore Parsons     08/10/2026.

=     =     =

 Please Note:  As shown "below" the above was also 

published in the Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Edition of

 the Parsons Sun.  "Click" on below image to enlarge.

“AN OPEN MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP”: (08/05/2026)

("Brief" Format)

Dear President Trump,

A present poll of your base of longstanding supporters . . . as well as of countless others worldwide . . . would likely show that many of us strongly recommend that you: (1.) discontinue public discussion about a “deal” with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other radical-militant Islamist leadership of Iran; and (2.) turn Israel loose with our as-needed U.S. support (not including U.S. boots on the ground) to “do whatever needs to be done” to totally purge radical-militant Islamist/IRGC control of Iran and elsewhere on Earth. Even if Saudi Arabia and other of Iran’s neighbors fail to step up with their responsible support.

Given the radical-militant Islamic centuries-old aim of nothing less than world domination, at any cost, any price, by any means, and for however long it takes to do so . . . you and right-minded others have long recognized that they and other radical-militant Islamists can never be permitted to have a nuclear weapon. An existential threat that U.S. Presidents and Administrations (as well as other world leaders) prior to you have unfortunately failed to responsibly and effectively confront!

As the IRGC backed Islamic Republic of Iran has continued to chant “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” . . . while carrying out/sponsoring thousands upon thousands of terrorist acts worldwide.

Radical/militant Islam is not just another “religion” worthy of protection under our U.S. Constitution. To the contrary, it is an ancient-rooted evil-ideology, a perversion of Islam that is in total conflict with and cannot co-exist with our U.S. Constitution or the laws of other civilized nations.

Yes, to achieve their ultimate aims, radical/militant Islamists practice a no-rules-apply war against their targeted nations: Including, but not limited to, use of deceptive tactics such as, lying under oath to conceal their true beliefs and intentions; and pretending to “assimilate” in host countries, such as the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, and elsewhere—until choosing to execute planned terrorist acts of death and destruction.

To defeat and eradicate radical/militant Islamists, we must understand the source—the Qur’an (Koran)—from which they derive their perversion of Islam and twisted view of the human race and the world.

In closing, Mr. President, please also know that countless of “We the People” in America, and others worldwide, express our most sincere thanks and appreciation for your many personal sacrifices . . . and for your truly exceptional leadership and the magnificent “Team” you have established on behalf your long past due Saving-America, America-First, and Making-America-Great-Again policies and agendas! . . . as well as for your unrelenting world peace initiatives towards the best interests of all humankind! 

 –William James Moore (on behalf of myself and countless truly concerned and appreciative others).

=       =      =

(The “above” also posted on “Truth Social” – 08/05/2026)

=  =  =  =  =  =  =  =  

=   =  =  =  =  =  =  =  =  =  =  

=  =  =  =  =  =  =  =

("Expanded" Format "Below")

“AN OPEN MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP”: (08/05/2026)

Dear President Trump,

A present poll of your base of longstanding supporters . . . as well as of countless others worldwide . . . would likely show that many of us strongly recommend that you: (1.) discontinue public discussion about a “deal” with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other radical-militant Islamist leadership of Iran; and (2.) turn Israel loose with our as-needed U.S. support (not including U.S. boots on the ground) to “do whatever needs to be done” to totally purge radical-militant Islamist/IRGC control of Iran and elsewhere on Earth. Even if Saudi Arabia and other of Iran’s neighbors fail to step up with their responsible support.

The above suggestions entail what countless of us consider to be a long-past-due survival effort on behalf of the U.S., Israel, and other humankind. Founded in historical realities you and many others have for many years of course known and witnessed in so many ways! Yes realities rooted in the fact that the radical/militant Islamist IRGC and its radical-militant so-called supreme leaders cannot be negotiated with! Nor is any legitimate “deal” with them truly doable . . . because their centuries-old aim is nothing less than world domination, at any cost, at any price, by any means, and for however long it takes to do so! Hence, why you and right-minded others have for many years recognized that they and other radical-militant Islamists can never, never, never be permitted to have a nuclear weapon . . . nor be allowed to continue carrying out and sponsoring world-wide terror . . . nor be permitted to hold the world hostage via restricted oil/energy supplies, etc.! Existential threat realities that U.S. Presidents and Administrations (as well as other world leaders) prior to you have unfortunately failed to responsibly and effectively confront!

Yes, following the overthrow of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, February 11, 1979, during the Iranian Revolution, the subsequently established IRGC backed Islamic Republic of Iran has continued to chant “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” . . . while carrying out/sponsoring thousands upon thousands of terrorist acts worldwide. Horrors, most of which receive little if any meaningful news coverage or otherwise due attention from the so-called “civilized” among us. Barbaric executions, massacres, kidnappings, enslavements, beheadings, burnings-alive, burials-alive, gaged-drownings, ethnic-cleansings, rapes, mutilations, destruction of ancient artifacts, and other heinous acts at the hand of an unrelenting-evil rooted in radical/militant Islam. Carried out, incited, inspired, and/or otherwise enabled, by radical/militant Islamists . . . again, with a centuries-old aim of world domination!

And, the above plain-spoken reality will not simply “go away” by refusal to acknowledge and call by name the enemy . . . “radical/militant Islam”! Whether in political-correctness concern of “offending” the some 1.6 billion worldwide followers of Islam (many of whom are also victims of radical/militant Islam savagery), or other self-destructive reasoning.

Nor, will radical/militant Islam simply “go away” by irresponsibly discounting the rights, welfare, and justified concerns of the some 5.5 billion followers of our world’s thousands of other religions. Or, by agendas that flood the U.S. and other nations with thousands of immigrants and refugees from terrorist-torn countries, with no means of ensuring that radical/militant Islamists are not embedded!

Neither, will radical/militant Islam be defeated by the continued ignorance, apathy, complacency, denial, greed, and counter-productive fears of “we the people” and our political and religious leaders, regarding the above discussed and following “additional realities”:

Radical/militant Islam is not just another “religion” worthy of protection under our U.S. Constitution. To the contrary, it is an ancient-rooted evil-ideology, a perversion of Islam that is in total conflict with and cannot co-exist with our U.S. Constitution or the laws of other civilized nations.

Our U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America, and the backbone and protector of the liberties, freedoms, and opportunities: Radical/militant Islamists consider Sharia law (Islam religious law) and their interpretation of the Qur’an (Koran) to be the supreme law of the universe. Radical/militant Islam and Sharia law (Islam religious law) cannot co-exist with and our U.S. Constitution, nor the God-given Rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!

As earlier highlighted, the ultimate goal of radical/militant Islam is World domination and the imposition of Sharia law: A domination that aims to exterminate the followers of Judaism, and selectively offer Christians and other faiths the option of converting to radical/militant Islam or be killed. With women and young girls subjected to fates worse than death . . . a “reality” that liberty-blessed women worldwide should take most seriously as they cast their votes for political leaders charged with the responsibility for national security and protection of human rights!

Yes, to achieve their ultimate aims, radical/militant Islamists practice a no-rules-apply war against their targeted nations: Including, but not limited to, use of deceptive tactics such as, lying under oath to conceal their true beliefs and intentions; and pretending to “assimilate” in host countries, such as the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, and elsewhere—until choosing to execute planned terrorist acts of death and destruction.

And the large enclaves of Muslims established (and being established) as “no enter zones” within host countries such as the United States, Great Britain, France; and elsewhere, are NOT symbols of “assimilation”: To the contrary, such are seed beds of opportunity to impose and perpetuate Sharia law; and to otherwise live in disrespect and conflict with the supreme law of their host nation. Furthermore, such areas have also been shown to be the source of recruitment, planning, coordination, and execution, of various horrific terrorist attacks suffered in France, Great Britain, and elsewhere. Attacks with the ultimate aim of take-over and control of their host nation! The destruction of liberty!

To defeat and eradicate radical/militant Islamists, we must understand the source—the Qur’an (Koran)—from which they derive their perversion of Islam and twisted view of the human race and the world: For the United States or others to entertain the thought that the political, social, and religious values of “Western Civilization” can be used to understand the motives and aims of radical/militant Islam, is a self-destructive exercise in absolute futility! This ancient-rooted evil’s use of young children as suicide bombers should—alone—make this unsettling reality most painfully and alarmingly clear!

Yes, Mr. President, many of us strongly and sincerely suggest that you: (1.) discontinue public discussion about a “deal” with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other radical-militant Islamist leadership of Iran; and (2.) turn Israel loose with our as-needed U.S. support (not including U.S. boots on the ground) to “do whatever needs to be done” to totally purge radical-militant Islamist/IRGC control of Iran and elsewhere on Earth. Even if Saudi Arabia and other of Iran’s neighbors fail to step up with their responsible support.

In closing, Mr. President, please also know that countless of “We the People” in America, and others worldwide, express our most sincere thanks and appreciation for your many personal sacrifices . . . and for your truly exceptional leadership and the magnificent “Team” you have established on behalf your long past due Saving-America, America-First, and Making-America-Great-Again policies and agendas! . . . as well as for your unrelenting world peace initiatives towards the best interests of all humankind! 

 –William James Moore (on behalf of myself and countless truly concerned and appreciative others).

"OUR" LIBERTY/FREEDOM ENABLING “REPUBLIC” . . . IF WE CAN KEEP IT!

The following are just a ‘few’ thoughts for suggested serious consideration as we witness the U.S. Democratic Party being infested with Communism . . . via Socialism, the historically-proven pathway/steppingstone to Communism . . . and now being marketed as the “Democratic Socialists of America” (DSA).

=     =     =

At the time I and countless others were blessed to enter the world on U.S. soil, Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was about midway through his third term as U.S. President . . . and dealing with the early years of U.S. involvement in World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor. FDR’s “third term” of course broke the long-standing ‘two-terms precedent’ set by George Washington, and controversy over FDR’s decision to seek a third term contributed to later passage of the 22nd Amendment to U.S. Constitution, now limiting presidents to two full terms.

Yes, like the many millions of very fortunate others arriving here before and after us . . . I and so many others were and remain ever-so-blessed to have been born in the U.S. . . . in “America”! Especially considering that at the time we joined humankind there were “other places” . . . that is, in addition to the U.S., the World reportedly also consisted of about 98 or so other recognized sovereign states (countries), including major powers such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, . . . AND the Soviet Union (i.e., the USSR, i.e., the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).

At this point is seems especially noteworthy that the USSR was at the time the largest country in the World by area . . . a federation established in 1922 of some 15 republics, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and others . . . ALL governed under a “communist system” led by the “Communist Party” . . . a USSR that of course ultimately collapsed and officially dissolved in 1991 (i.e., after only a relatively mere 69 years or so), due to public dissent brought about by economic stagnation and other inefficiencies, etc. As an estimated 100 million deaths are in turn attributable to 20th-century communist regimes, such as the Soviet Union, China, Cambodia, North Korea, etc., from executions, famines, forced labor, and other repressive policies, etc. With also the historical fact that Socialism is a tried and proven steppingstone to Communism.

Whereas, in considerable contrast, the U.S. has earned the individual liberty/freedom envy of the World . . . and has thus far survived some 250 years of formidable challenges from a mix and multitude of both foreign and domestic threats! As to this day countless suffering human beings struggle to escape Communist regimes and other failed governments for a chance of legal (or if necessary, illegal) entry into the U.S. . . . our ever-so-precious individual liberty sustaining U.S. Constitutional “Republic”!

Yes, our U.S. Constitutional “Republic” . . . as it would seem a bit puzzling (if not concerning) that so many among us continue to use the misleading term “our democracy.” Especially those within the ranks of our government. And especially since there is very sound reason why our United States Pledge of Allegiance refers to our country as a Republic and our Declaration of Independence and Constitution do not mention the word democracy.

Our country’s founders were of course very aware of the failures of prior democracies, such as ancient Athens and Rome. They feared creating a government having too many similarities to a pure democracy. They especially recognized the importance of ensuring the right of political dissent and protecting minority groups and individuals from the tyranny of the majority. They knew that a pure democracy could result in mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people could take away the rights of the other forty-nine. And, through their experience, insight, and great wisdom, they put in place a one-of-its-kind constitutional republic—not a pure democracy.

In so doing they passed to us a very special form of government where sovereignty deliberately rests with We the People. Where we may act on our own or through our elected representatives to deal with issues, where our government is a servant of its people—where our government’s power comes from and is limited by its citizens.

Of course of our Constitutional Republic does include some likeness to a democracy, such as our use of democratic processes to elect our representatives, pass new laws, etc. However, as opposed to a democracy, our U.S. Constitution limits our government’s power and spells out how our government is to be structured. As a result, our Constitutional Republic is divided into three separate but equal branches of government. The Executive (Presidency), Legislative (Congress), and Judicial (Courts). Our Constitution establishes that no branch has absolute power, therefore providing special checks and balances on our government system and protection for the “rule of law.”

Hence, our U.S. Constitution is the life-blood of our truly unique and ever so precious “Republic”—especially designed to recognize and protect our unalienable (God-given) Rights of Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness. An “individual liberty” safe-haven we must unfailingly protect and preserve. A most crucial responsibility that must begin with our having a fact-based understanding of, and due appreciation for, the true by-design nature and intent of—not “our democracy”—but, rather, “our constitutional republic.” One we must not let fall prey to foreign and domestic threats—none the least, that of an ever-growing government too often loaded with self-serving, self-perpetuating, power and influence craving officials.

Such as, but not limited to, old long-standing Communist-spewing U.S. Congressman Bernie Sanders and NY City’s proudly elected Democrat-Socialist (i.e., Communist) Mayor, Zohran Mamdani . . . along with in-kind others promoting and/or otherwise supporting Communism and its steppingstone Socialism . . . fueled by a shameful and most troubling spread of ignorance, apathy, complacency, denial, greed, and counter-productive fear within “We the People”!

All making the following quotation often attributed to President Ronald Reagan ever so meaningful and prophetic . . . “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where We the People were free.”

It has often been written that, at the close of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a lady asked Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s Founding Fathers, “What have we got, a republic or a monarch?” Reportedly, his response was, “A republic if you can keep it.”

                                          ---William James Moore 07/26/2026.

=     =     =

“AN EPITOME OF SELF-DESTRUCTIVE LUNACY”

As the Marxist/Communist-infested Radical-Left unrelentingly continues to push Hate-America/America-Last/Destroy-America Agendas, now disguised as “Democratic-Socialism,” . . . NEVER, NEVER, NEVER FORGET!!!:

(1.) Venezuela, not so far south of the good old USA and once the richest nation in Latin America, with oil wealth and a growing middle class, destroyed itself in one generation! Yes, one generation of socialism later and . . . eight million people had fled, hospitals had no medicine, hyperinflation was rampant, and extreme food shortages had prompted the eating of stray dogs and zoo animals, etc. And it didn’t happen by accident, but rather by choice. As every step towards lost liberty was sold as fairness, equality, free-stuff-for-all, etc. . . . until the power of the people to reverse course was gone!

(2.) In the world of definitions, an “Epitome” is often considered to be “a perfect example of something”; and “Lunacy” likewise generally entailing “insanity, mental disorder, or otherwise extremely foolish, eccentric, or irrational behavior.”

And in terms of an “example” . . . of “An Epitome of Self-Destructive Lunacy” . . . existence and support of the Radical-Left’s so-called “Democratic Socialism” movement and otherwise Communist-infested agenda in our ever-so-precious USA readily come to mind!

Yes, especially considering historical facts-of-life, such as: (1.) Socialism is a steppingstone to Communism; and (2.) an estimated 100 million deaths are attributable to 20th-century communist regimes, such as the Soviet Union, China, Cambodia, North Korea, etc., from executions, famines, forced labor, and other repressive policies, etc.  As well as the also historical fact that countless suffering human beings to this day struggle to escape such communist regimes for a chance of legal (or if necessary, illegal) entry into our ever-so-precious individual liberty sustaining Constitutional Republic!

As our country's various "enemies within," such as old long-standing Communist-spewing U.S. Congressman Bernie Sanders, and NY City’s proudly elected Democrat-Socialist (i.e., Communist) Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and in-kind others, continue to find support of what is historically evident to be “An Epitome of Self-Destructive Lunacy” . . . fueled by a shameful and most troubling spread of ignorance, apathy, complacency, denial, greed, and counter-productive fear!

All making the following quotation often attributed to President Ronald Reagan ever so meaningful and prophetic . . . “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where We the People were free.” 

                                              ---William James Moore 07/13/2026.

=     =     =

Via link "inserted below," please see Altas World News, Episode 99, July 8, 2026, at 7:32 PM, for a full Perspective and Analysis, and the warning every American needs to hear.  Because if it ever happens here, there is no second America to run to. 

Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18x9svEgTg/

The Difference Between "Communism" and "Socialism" . . .

 

For Related Info, "Click" on below link:

Threats to Our Liberty and Survival: Search results for ayn rand

Our Country's Ever-So-Crucial November 3, 2026 "Mid-Term Elections"!

Yes, “Especially Remember” and unfailingly "Responsibly Vote" in our country's ever-so-crucial upcoming November 3, 2026 “Midterm Elections”!

When critically at stake is who will control our U.S. Congress, specifically the House of Representatives and Senate!!! Whether President Trump’s Save-America/America-First/Respect-America/Make America Great Again (MAGA) policies and agendas will continue . . . or instead, our precious Liberty and Freedom enabling Constitutional Republic will be returned to control and destruction by the Marxist/Communist infested Radical Left, and their Hate-America/America-Last/Destroy-America Policies and Agendas!

Radical Left policies and agendas including, but not limited to: Open/Uncontrolled U.S. Borders; Illegal Alien invasions; Males in Female restrooms & Female sports; Transgender Mutilation of Children; Tax Payer funded “Free Benefits” for Illegal Aliens; Buy Foreign vs Buy American; Identity Politics (judge one another by groups vs individuals); Rampant Divide & Conquer Racism propaganda; Increased Taxes & Regulations; Uncontrolled Spending; Fraudulent use of Tax Dollars; remainder of President Trump’s administration overwhelmed with Radical-Left driven Impeachment-Impeachment-Impeachment actions; and, even more consequential, . . . a terribly-crazed Iran leadership eventually equipped with nuclear weapons which they Would ultimately use to destroy Israel and to also reap unimaginable and horrific destruction upon our U.S. homeland; etc.!!! Yes, Wake-Up, America! . . . and never forget the life/liberty/freedom destructive path guaranteed by votes for the Radical-Left!!

                              ---William James Moore 05/19/2026

A Most Shameful Legacy---“Our” U.S. National Debt

As countless among “we the people” continue to expect, demand, or at least tolerate more and more of our wants and real or imagined needs being fulfilled in some fashion by what is actually “our” federal government . . . it would seem fitting that “at least occasionally” some special and hopefully responsible attention be given to the various consequences thereof. Such as, but not limited to, the fact that, as of this May 2026 writing, “our” National Debt now exceeds some $39 Trillion (i.e., over $114,000 per U.S. Citizen, or beyond $357,000 per U.S. Taxpayer). As in turn the “interest alone” on this historically ever-increasing debt also now exceeds some $1 Trillion!

And as one exercises the likely futile attempt to truly grasp the size of a single Trillion (let alone 39 Trillion) of anything, many may also ponder just how did we ever manage to create such a mind-boggling debt? One that by any reasonable consideration constitutes a most shameful and liberty-threatening legacy . . . an unimaginable and grossly unconscionable burden being passed year after year to our country’s children, grandchildren, and the not yet born. Through human behaviors driven in large measure by years of yet ongoing ignorance, apathy, complacency, denial, counter-productive fear, and greed. All self-destructively distracting from the inescapable reality that “our” National Debt is (and not so simply so) the amount of money “our” federal government has borrowed over time to cover spending more money (e.g. for an array of federal programs) than received (e.g. from federal income taxes). Or, as otherwise put . . . debt in likeness to that created for example through continued use of a credit card for purchases while never paying off the full balance each month, etc.

And just how do “we the people” accommodate our federal government borrowing money on our behalf to make up for spending more than received (e.g. via taxes) . . . well, simply by, for example, selling marketable securities such as Treasury bonds, bills, notes, and Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS), etc. Hence, “our” National Debt is the accumulation of such borrowing along with the associated interest owed to the “investors” who purchase these securities. “Investors” primarily made up of “we the people,” via the Federal Reserve, government trust funds, and domestic investors; as well as various government agencies such as Social Security funds and federal employee retirement funds, etc.; with typically about a quarter of the debt also owed to foreign creditors such as Japan, China, and the United Kingdom; etc.

Of course, timely and responsible handling of our National Debt might over time be ultimately achievable, that is, were it not for obstacles such as a long-standing and ever-growing “pathology of dependency.” Where “pathology” is defined as something abnormal and a deviation giving rise to social ills, and “dependency” the state of being dependent. Yes, a growing dependency upon irresponsible Federal Government spending and borrowing. In large measure a very much greed-based dependency that also fosters some special aversion to essential “sacrifice” . . . that is, unless of course the required sacrifice is to be borne by someone other than ourselves. A very much fact of life and dark side of human behavior . . . and a lesson soon learned, for example, by any politician ever attempting to pursue the political suicide path of encouraging or otherwise supporting any measure even approaching what might be a true fix for our self-inflicted National Debt dilemma!

As a result, and until “we the people” and our elected government representatives muster up the collective courage and willingness to do otherwise, we might at least from time to time say some serious prayers for future generations. As again many among us continue to self-servingly expect, demand, or at least tolerate more and more of our wants and real or imagined needs being fulfilled by our federal government. While in exchange for votes and other considerations, many elected government representatives continue to be ever so willing to use their positions in government to satisfy our and their respective cravings. All while in turn continuing to “irresponsibly disregard” the many destructive consequences, and an array of reality-founded cautions such as: “I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared . . . To preserve our independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt . . . We must make our choice between economy and liberty or profusion and servitude . . .” —Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), third U.S. President; and “Liberty dies when we choose comfort over courage” —Clarence Thomas (born 1948), an Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court since 1991.

                                                                 ---William James Moore

=     =     =

Additional Remarks:  The above was submitted via a "Letter to the Editor" of our local newspaper, the Parsons Sun, on 04/20/2026, titled, "Our" U.S. National Debt, and again on 05/05/2026, titled, A Most Shameful Legacy---"Our" U.S. National Debt, as a Public Mind article for subscriber-requested publication in the Sun's Opinion page . . . and as shown by the "below-inserted" scanned copy, was published in the Sun's 06/02/2026 Edition:

[ "Click" on below image to enlarge. ]

THE "IRANIAN-CAUSED & PERPETUATED" FOREVER WAR! - - - Ancient-Rooted Evils Waging World War III Against 21st Century Civilization!

THE "IRANIAN" FOREVER WAR: 

While many “experts” worry about President Trump getting us into a “forever war” with Iran the reality is that we have been in a forever war with Iran since 1979 when they seized the American Embassy, held 66 diplomats hostage for 444 days and began chanting “Death to America” while describing the United States as “the Great Satan.” Matt Turpin on substack outlined the history of the Iranian war against the United States: “Over the past five decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies killed over a thousand Americans.

“There was the truck bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut and killing of 241 American service members on October 23, 1983, the deadliest day for the USMC since Iwo Jima. Those Marines were there as a part of a multinational force that was meant to provide peace and stability during the Lebanese Civil War as Iran sought to use Hezbollah to destabilize the country and the rest of the Arab world, spread its Islamic Revolution, and attack Israel.

In March 1984, Iran’s Hezbollah kidnapped, tortured and killed CIA Station Chief William Buckley on his way to work in Beirut and six months later conducted a car bomb attack killing 23, including two U.S. service members, at the U.S. Embassy annex in Beirut.

“In December 1984, they hijacked a Kuwait Airlines flight to Pakistan and tortured and killed two U.S. government officials on the flight.

In June 1985, they hijacked a TWA flight from Athens to Rome, found a U.S. Navy diver on the flight, tortured him, then shot him in the back of the head and tossed his body on the tarmac in Beirut.

In December 1989, they killed U.S. Marine Colonel William Higgins after torturing him for a year. He had been serving on the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, a mission authorized by the United Nations Security Council.

In April 1995, Iran used their other proxy group, Islamic Jihad to conduct a car bomb attack in the Gaza Strip which killed eight, including one American who was likely the target.

In 1995 and 1996, Iran conducted a number of attacks in Israel targeting Americans and Israelis resulting in seven Americans killed and more than 100 wounded.

Iran used Hezbollah again in 1995 and 1996 to conduct attacks against American service members in Saudi Arabia, killing six in a car bombing in November 1995 and another 19 at Khobar Towers in June 1996.

In August 1998, Iran and Hezbollah assisted Al-Qaeda suicide bombers in simultaneously attacking two U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing 224 people including 12 Americans.

Between 2001 and 2003, Iran and its proxies killed another 13 Americans in Israel.

During the Iraq War, Iran was linked to killing at least 600 U.S. troops. This was roughly one in every six fatalities in Iraq.

One attack was January 2007, when a dozen men from Iran’s IRGC Quds Force disguised themselves as U.S. soldiers and entered the Provincial Joint Coordination Center in Karbala and killed five U.S. soldiers and wounded three others.”

Let’s be clear President Trump is trying to END the 47 year long forever war and forced Iran into peaceful policies. Those who favor being soft on the religious dictatorship are in fact perpetuating the forever war not ending it.

                                                                            ---Newt Gingrich*

[*The above was copied from Newt Gingrich 04/21/2026 11:16 AM FB Post]

Deep Fission—The Risks vs Benefits???

 

The following is a copy of a Public Opinion article (Letter to the Editor) I submitted to our local newspaper, the Parsons Sun on 03/28/2026 . . . followed by a Scanned Copy of same article published by the Sun on 03/31/2026.

=     =     = 

Deep Fission—The Risks vs Benefits???


To the Sun:

As earlier and very responsibly reported by the Parsons Sun and others, on December 9, 2025, Deep Fission, a California-based company, broke ground at the Great Plains Industrial Park, Parsons, Kansas, on what the company calls a pioneering underground nuclear reactor project. One reportedly serving as a pilot for the company’s proprietary Gravity nuclear reactor designed to operate entirely underground, with the aim of demonstrating a new approach to advanced nuclear energy production.

Some four months later, however, it seems there still exists a yet to be satisfying public understanding of the true “risks vs benefits” of this particular project, and of the “new approach” to nuclear energy production it reportedly entails. A here and now “information void” calling to attention an in general nuclear power plant history that has over the years included some very noteworthy and alarming disasters. Each attesting not only to the importance of timely “gaining” accurate and comprehensive “risks vs benefits” understandings, but also how crucial it is to “responsibly deal with such.”

Think not . . . then strongly recommended is a bit of personal research supporting a fact-based memory-jog through a few related disasters, such as the: (1.) 1979--Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident in the U.S.; (2 .) 1986--Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster in Ukraine; and (3.) 2011--Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Disaster in Japan. Of course it is worthy of note and special consideration that each of these particular disasters entailed nuclear power plants with “above-ground” nuclear reactors. Whereas Deep Fission’s reactors reportedly will be some “one mile underground” and entail (also worthy of note) relatively “new technology” with apparently little to no tried and proven historical track record to lean on, etc.

At this point it also seems especially important to recall that for years millions have lived, and continue to live, but a few miles from a nuclear reactor. In the United States alone there are many, including, for example, the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Burlington, Kansas . . . a mere 83 road miles (or about 70 as-the-crow-flies) from Parsons. Human-made nuclear facilities, each very much “double-edged swords,” i.e., providing great benefits while at same time entailing a range of risks . . . including those potentially devastating. For example, the loss of both primary and backup power for just a few hours at any of these facilities could lead to a meltdown resulting in the release of a deadly radioactive plume into the atmosphere. And in the event of a major disaster at one or more of these facilities, countless people could be killed, injured, or contaminated with life-threatening radiation. Parts of our environment could be contaminated and rendered uninhabitable for years to come. Survivors could be displaced permanently from their homes and property and lose everything. Likewise, our food supply, utilities, police and medical support, communications systems, and government functions could be critically disrupted or destroyed. And these scenarios are not fiction-based. They are realistic generalizations of the types of tragedies our world has experienced in the past, and can again in the future. Reminders of the truly critical obligation we have to present and future generations to “responsibly” deal with nuclear energy—and of the consequences, should we fail to do so!

And then there’s the ever-challenging risks and responsibilities involved in handling and long-term storage of Nuclear Fuel waste. Yes, although after a nuclear reactor’s fuel is determined no longer efficient and must be removed, it is still highly radioactive and thermally hot and therefore must be handled remotely and shielded. Our U.S. national inventory of commercial spent nuclear fuel reportedly totals many thousands of metric tons, and is stored at various urban, suburban, and rural locations throughout many states. And some nuclear waste, such as high-level waste from defense nuclear activities, will reportedly remain radioactive and hazardous for hundreds of thousands of years . . . with no guarantee that our human-designed waste packages and storage methods can safely and otherwise effectively contain such material for that long.

Of course, life’s journey entails a magnitude of “risks” . . . e.g., by way of the air we breathe; the food we eat; the water we drink; the medications and medical services we rely upon; the hobbies, entertainments, and employments we pursue; the forms of transportation we use; threats foreign and domestic; etc. Some we recognize and understand, others we don’t; those we accept, ignore, avoid, confront, or try to mitigate; those we responsibly deal with, and those we handle otherwise; etc.

And so, as the Deep Fission Nuclear Project at the Great Plains Industrial Park continues to evolve, hopefully the true “Risks vs Benefits” will not only soon be forthcoming, but also properly communicated and responsibly dealt with. Hence fulfilling a crucial need and responsibility to present and future generations . . . through rational critical-thinking human behaviors hopefully void of self-destructive ignorance, apathy, complacency, denial, counterproductive fears, and greed. —William James Moore Parsons, Kansas 03/28/2026

=     =     =

"Click" on to Enlarge

=     =     =

[ Inserted "below" is some 04-07-2026 "follow-up" to the above. ]

"Click" on to Enlarge