Trump Empire, Inc., XCIX
written in response to The Washington Post, July 9 2026:
Trump reopens the Iran war — and a political problem he can’t shake
firefly light on, off ...
the porch breeze leafing
through a worn copy
of War and Peace
as Trump news is muted
FYI: Here are some of the best-known War and Peace quotes:
If everyone fought for their own convictions there would be no war.
A battle is won by him who is firmly resolved to win it.
The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.
Added: Politics of Distraction, XX
Power on, off, on, off— a heat dome buckles the grid.
my neighbor's TV
blasting Iran War news ...
one stray outbarks the rest
FYI: The Guardian, July 13, 2026: Oil prices leap and stocks fall as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade on Iranian shipping
Brent crude rises 5% after US president says 20% toll will be imposed on key trade route to cover "safety and security."
Added:
war news on mute
the drawn out cry
of a cricket
