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Making America Safe Again

Crime is absolutely a disease. When the wrong people are in power, crime can not only cause harm on the citizens and bring down property values, but also cause economic depression, social deterioration and spread immorality. Even worse, there were foreign terrorists and illegal immigrants who escalated crime in many parts of America during the years of the failed US President Joe Biden.

Fortunately, Donald Trump returned as US President and his unwavering support for law enforcement continues to create results with making America safe again.  

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the official announcement by the White House. Some parts in boldface…

This National Police Week, America honors the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk their lives daily to protect our communities. Under President Donald J. Trump, these heroes are respected, empowered, and supported — not defunded, demonized, or betrayed by the Radical Left.

After four years of Democrats’ war on police, President Trump has delivered decisive leadership that puts officers back in control — and the results are undeniable:

In 2025, the U.S. murder rate posted its largest single-year drop on record — plummeting to the lowest level in 125 years — with sharp declines across all violent crimes. Major cities saw massive homicide reductions, while rapes, robberies, assaults, shootings, officer deaths (an 80-year low), traffic fatalities, and overdoses all plunged. These historic gains are accelerating into 2026 — especially in cities like Washington, D.C., and Memphis, where President Trump deployed federal support to restore order and back local police.

These victories are the direct result of the Trump Administration’s unbreakable commitment to law and order:

Imposing the death penalty for cop killers: President Trump directed the Department of Justice to aggressively seek capital punishment for those who murder police officers.

Scrapping Democrats’ soft-on-crime mandates: The Trump Administration rescinded radical Biden-era orders pushing “alternatives to arrest” for violent offenders and restrictions that tied officers’ hands when using lawful force to make arrests.

Empowering cities to clear the streets: States and localities now have stronger tools to remove disorderly vagrants and direct them toward treatment instead of enabling chaos.

Restoring critical funding and delivering relief: The Working Families Tax Cuts Act restored and expanded Byrne JAG and COPS grants to fight violent crime — while delivering No Tax on Overtime for America’s hardworking officers so they can keep more of what they earn protecting us.

Ending cashless bail: The Trump Administration halted federal support for the Radical Left’s “cashless bail” scheme that turned streets into revolving doors for dangerous criminals — and imposed consequences on jurisdictions that refused to act.

Dismissing anti-police lawsuits and DEI mandates: Biden-era DOJ actions targeting local police and fire departments and weakening hiring standards were dropped to protect public safety — not political correctness.

Reclaiming law enforcement’s authority: President Trump took bold action to promote aggressive, proactive policing based on proven best practices — while shielding officers from unjust expenses and liabilities so they can enforce the law without fear.

Deploying backup to high-crime cities: The Trump Administration surged federal resources into high-crime Democrat-run cities — standing shoulder-to-shoulder with local police to crush chaos, restore order, and rescue communities long victimized by Democrat failures.

Giving police the equipment they need: The Department of Justice reversed Biden-era restrictions and restored access to critical surplus military assets so local law enforcement has the tools to win.

Targeting criminal illegal aliens: Federal agents are now empowered to support local police in removing violent criminal illegals, resulting in hundreds of thousands of arrests and removals that make communities safer.

Slashing restrictive consent decrees: The Trump Administration launched an overhaul of federal consent decrees that micromanaged and hindered effective policing in cities across America.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? What is your opinion about the current state of crime in the United States today? Are you satisfied with the Trump administration’s support for law enforcement and police forces? Did you witness any violent crime in your local community committed by foreigners or Islamic terrorists? Do you consider the Democrats as the party of criminals, murderers and terrorists?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

Making America Safe Again

Crime is absolutely a disease. When the wrong people are in power, crime can not only cause harm on the citizens and bring down property values, but also cause economic depression, social deterioration and spread immorality. Even worse, there were foreign terrorists and illegal immigrants who escalated crime in many parts of America during the years of the failed US President Joe Biden.

Fortunately, Donald Trump returned as US President and his unwavering support for law enforcement continues to create results with making America safe again.  

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the official announcement by the White House. Some parts in boldface…

This National Police Week, America honors the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk their lives daily to protect our communities. Under President Donald J. Trump, these heroes are respected, empowered, and supported — not defunded, demonized, or betrayed by the Radical Left.

After four years of Democrats’ war on police, President Trump has delivered decisive leadership that puts officers back in control — and the results are undeniable:

In 2025, the U.S. murder rate posted its largest single-year drop on record — plummeting to the lowest level in 125 years — with sharp declines across all violent crimes. Major cities saw massive homicide reductions, while rapes, robberies, assaults, shootings, officer deaths (an 80-year low), traffic fatalities, and overdoses all plunged. These historic gains are accelerating into 2026 — especially in cities like Washington, D.C., and Memphis, where President Trump deployed federal support to restore order and back local police.

These victories are the direct result of the Trump Administration’s unbreakable commitment to law and order:

Imposing the death penalty for cop killers: President Trump directed the Department of Justice to aggressively seek capital punishment for those who murder police officers.

Scrapping Democrats’ soft-on-crime mandates: The Trump Administration rescinded radical Biden-era orders pushing “alternatives to arrest” for violent offenders and restrictions that tied officers’ hands when using lawful force to make arrests.

Empowering cities to clear the streets: States and localities now have stronger tools to remove disorderly vagrants and direct them toward treatment instead of enabling chaos.

Restoring critical funding and delivering relief: The Working Families Tax Cuts Act restored and expanded Byrne JAG and COPS grants to fight violent crime — while delivering No Tax on Overtime for America’s hardworking officers so they can keep more of what they earn protecting us.

Ending cashless bail: The Trump Administration halted federal support for the Radical Left’s “cashless bail” scheme that turned streets into revolving doors for dangerous criminals — and imposed consequences on jurisdictions that refused to act.

Dismissing anti-police lawsuits and DEI mandates: Biden-era DOJ actions targeting local police and fire departments and weakening hiring standards were dropped to protect public safety — not political correctness.

Reclaiming law enforcement’s authority: President Trump took bold action to promote aggressive, proactive policing based on proven best practices — while shielding officers from unjust expenses and liabilities so they can enforce the law without fear.

Deploying backup to high-crime cities: The Trump Administration surged federal resources into high-crime Democrat-run cities — standing shoulder-to-shoulder with local police to crush chaos, restore order, and rescue communities long victimized by Democrat failures.

Giving police the equipment they need: The Department of Justice reversed Biden-era restrictions and restored access to critical surplus military assets so local law enforcement has the tools to win.

Targeting criminal illegal aliens: Federal agents are now empowered to support local police in removing violent criminal illegals, resulting in hundreds of thousands of arrests and removals that make communities safer.

Slashing restrictive consent decrees: The Trump Administration launched an overhaul of federal consent decrees that micromanaged and hindered effective policing in cities across America.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? What is your opinion about the current state of crime in the United States today? Are you satisfied with the Trump administration’s support for law enforcement and police forces? Did you witness any violent crime in your local community committed by foreigners or Islamic terrorists? Do you consider the Democrats as the party of criminals, murderers and terrorists?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

„Männerhorden, die mit Bollerwagen und viel Alkohol laut durch die Straßen ziehen – das ist das Bild, das man vom #vatertag hat, auch „#herrentag oder „#mannertag genannt. Doch am 14. Mai, wenn der arbeitsfreie Donnerstag eigentlich auf Christi #himmelfahrt zurückgeht – ein Datum, das historisch für Besinnung stand, heute aber oft im alkoholisierten Gegröle versinkt –, soll es in #berlin einen Ort geben, an dem alles anders ist.
#himmelfahrtskommando #toxicmasculinity #epstein #ulmen #notallmenbut #gewalt #patriarchat #afd #fdp #progressive #woke #männerwelten #manner #menschen #demo

https://taz.de/Maenner-Demo-gegen-Gewalt-gegen-Frauen/!6176278/

„Männerhorden, die mit Bollerwagen und viel Alkohol laut durch die Straßen ziehen – das ist das Bild, das man vom #vatertag hat, auch „#herrentag oder „#mannertag genannt. Doch am 14. Mai, wenn der arbeitsfreie Donnerstag eigentlich auf Christi #himmelfahrt zurückgeht – ein Datum, das historisch für Besinnung stand, heute aber oft im alkoholisierten Gegröle versinkt –, soll es in #berlin einen Ort geben, an dem alles anders ist.
#himmelfahrtskommando #toxicmasculinity #epstein #ulmen #notallmenbut #gewalt #patriarchat #afd #fdp #progressive #woke #männerwelten #manner #menschen #demo

https://taz.de/Maenner-Demo-gegen-Gewalt-gegen-Frauen/!6176278/

„Männerhorden, die mit Bollerwagen und viel Alkohol laut durch die Straßen ziehen – das ist das Bild, das man vom #vatertag hat, auch „#herrentag oder „#mannertag genannt. Doch am 14. Mai, wenn der arbeitsfreie Donnerstag eigentlich auf Christi #himmelfahrt zurückgeht – ein Datum, das historisch für Besinnung stand, heute aber oft im alkoholisierten Gegröle versinkt –, soll es in #berlin einen Ort geben, an dem alles anders ist.
#himmelfahrtskommando #toxicmasculinity #epstein #ulmen #notallmenbut #gewalt #patriarchat #afd #fdp #progressive #woke #männerwelten #manner #menschen #demo

https://taz.de/Maenner-Demo-gegen-Gewalt-gegen-Frauen/!6176278/

„Männerhorden, die mit Bollerwagen und viel Alkohol laut durch die Straßen ziehen – das ist das Bild, das man vom #vatertag hat, auch „#herrentag oder „#mannertag genannt. Doch am 14. Mai, wenn der arbeitsfreie Donnerstag eigentlich auf Christi #himmelfahrt zurückgeht – ein Datum, das historisch für Besinnung stand, heute aber oft im alkoholisierten Gegröle versinkt –, soll es in #berlin einen Ort geben, an dem alles anders ist.
#himmelfahrtskommando #toxicmasculinity #epstein #ulmen #notallmenbut #gewalt #patriarchat #afd #fdp #progressive #woke #männerwelten #manner #menschen #demo

https://taz.de/Maenner-Demo-gegen-Gewalt-gegen-Frauen/!6176278/

Nunca había leído nada de Douglas Adams, ni vi la película de hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy, apenas había probado el juego de texto aventura para commodore que no le encontré mucho sentido. Pero ahora estoy leyendo The Restaurant at the End of the Universe y ya veo por qué tiene sus fans
#scifi #farright #trump #milei #woke

Nicht #woke, #queer, #LGBTQ+ sondern #Gesundheit, #Pflege, #Rente sind die großen #Krisen, vor denen #Kulturkämpfer aber lieber konsequent die Augen verschließen. https://kulturkaempfer.de/?Propagandist.in #Politik #Propaganda vs #Fakenews

Éstos son los progres, los wokes, los social justice warriors, los posmos, los interseccionales y demás nombres inexactos o despectivos que han puesto a quienes tienen el principio cardinal de que la liberación de los grupos oprimidos es un imperativo moral, que nadie será libre hasta que lo seamos todos.

#woke #antiwoke #justiciasocial #pensamientocritico #politica #ideologias

https://www.maikciveira.com/2025/06/imaginacion-y-praxis-parte-iv-el.html?m=1

Éstos son los progres, los wokes, los social justice warriors, los posmos, los interseccionales y demás nombres inexactos o despectivos que han puesto a quienes tienen el principio cardinal de que la liberación de los grupos oprimidos es un imperativo moral, que nadie será libre hasta que lo seamos todos.

#woke #antiwoke #justiciasocial #pensamientocritico #politica #ideologias

https://www.maikciveira.com/2025/06/imaginacion-y-praxis-parte-iv-el.html?m=1

Muchas de esas historias son falsas o exageradas, y sirven para predisponer a la gente en contra de la justicia social, o peor aún, para que la ultraderecha reclute incautos que sienten que “el feminismo está arruinándolo todo” y cosas así.

#woke #culturapop #antiwoke

https://www.maikciveira.com/2020/07/y-ahora-por-que-se-ofendieron.html?m=1

Muchas de esas historias son falsas o exageradas, y sirven para predisponer a la gente en contra de la justicia social, o peor aún, para que la ultraderecha reclute incautos que sienten que “el feminismo está arruinándolo todo” y cosas así.

#woke #culturapop #antiwoke

https://www.maikciveira.com/2020/07/y-ahora-por-que-se-ofendieron.html?m=1

The fuck!? Anita Sarkeesian was involved in #SlayTheSpire2!?

Well, a shame that I have to mark the whole fucking studio as fucking woke pieces of shit, remove that game from memory, and stay the fuck away from them.

Fuck her, fuck everything she touches, fuck everyone who works with her.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Gamergate #AltRight #MAGA #Woke #SlayTheSpire #AnitaSarkeesian

The fuck!? Anita Sarkeesian was involved in #SlayTheSpire2!?

Well, a shame that I have to mark the whole fucking studio as fucking woke pieces of shit, remove that game from memory, and stay the fuck away from them.

Fuck her, fuck everything she touches, fuck everyone who works with her.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Gamergate #AltRight #MAGA #Woke #SlayTheSpire #AnitaSarkeesian

The fuck!? Anita Sarkeesian was involved in #SlayTheSpire2!?

Well, a shame that I have to mark the whole fucking studio as fucking woke pieces of shit, remove that game from memory, and stay the fuck away from them.

Fuck her, fuck everything she touches, fuck everyone who works with her.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Gamergate #AltRight #MAGA #Woke #SlayTheSpire #AnitaSarkeesian

The fuck!? Anita Sarkeesian was involved in #SlayTheSpire2!?

Well, a shame that I have to mark the whole fucking studio as fucking woke pieces of shit, remove that game from memory, and stay the fuck away from them.

Fuck her, fuck everything she touches, fuck everyone who works with her.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Gamergate #AltRight #MAGA #Woke #SlayTheSpire #AnitaSarkeesian

The fuck!? Anita Sarkeesian was involved in #SlayTheSpire2!?

Well, a shame that I have to mark the whole fucking studio as fucking woke pieces of shit, remove that game from memory, and stay the fuck away from them.

Fuck her, fuck everything she touches, fuck everyone who works with her.

#Videogames #Gaming #Games #Gamergate #AltRight #MAGA #Woke #SlayTheSpire #AnitaSarkeesian

"Ça n'a plus d'importance, maintenant je vais accepter."

"Le contrôle est le pouvoir."

"Quand on vous compare à de la vermine, à des rats, à des poux ..."

"Ça n'aurait aucun sens qu'ils veuillent tuer leur propre main d’œuvre !?"

"Un pot de vin je vous en prie. Une gratification."

- "Va-t-il falloir inventer un nouveau #langage ?
- Je le crois."

cf #woke islamo-gauchiste

#citation #histoire #fascisme #culture #economie #politique #corruption #emotion #education #magam #maga #esclavage

EVERYTHING I DONT UNDERSTAND IS #WOKE !!!

"MAGA forever because I'm gullible *and* a chud!"

https://piefed.social/c/political_memes/p/2041773/maga-forever-because-i-m-gullible-and-a-chud

„Die autoritäre Gefahr geht nicht von einer überkorrekten Sprache aus, sondern von politischen Kräften, die Menschenwürde relativieren, Minderheiten abwerten, Institutionen verächtlich machen und die gemeinsame Wirklichkeit angreifen.“ #Links #Rechts #Demokratie #politicalcorrectness #identitätspolitik #woke #wokeness

https://starke-meinungen.de/blog/2026/05/06/die-rechte-ist-kein-echo-linker-fehler/

What To Watch On YouTube Right Now – Part 136

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching.

Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination?

I recommend you check out the following videos I found.

#1 Parasite Eve Revisited– If you were fortunate enough to have played the horror-themed Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) Parasite Eve on PlayStation in 1998, be thankful you did because there is no certainty that the Parasite Eve franchise of games will be revived anytime soon due to legal obstacles and disagreements between Square Enix and PE’s creator Hideaki Sena. That said, I found this in-depth and extensive retrospective video about the 1998 game and I encourage you all to watch it.

https://youtu.be/D_4aWG6TTfo?si=yuYqhLuoaMEwLRm6

#2 Food Courts In Japan Getting Fancy – Have you ever tried eating in a food court while visiting Japan? While food courts in many countries have the typical set-up of chairs and tables with many food/beverage joints present and ready to sell something affordable to customers, there are a few food courts of Japan getting fancier and more unique. Watch and learn from the Nippon TV video below.

https://youtu.be/84sGQUFEJoM?si=YcUDnGbhV6M2D0dz

#3 The 1995 Mortal Kombat Animated Feature Revisited – In the mid-1990s, live-action film adaptations of popular fighting games were released in cinemas. While the movies of Street Fighter and Double Dragon failed in the cinemas, the live-action Mortal Kombat movie of 1995 succeeded commercially and was mostly approved by the fans. But before the MK film was released, there was actually a prequel animated movie titled Mortal Kombat: The Journey Legends released straight to video in April 1995. If you want to discover the animated Mortal Kombat without having to invest anything on it, go watch the GoodBadFlicks retrospective video of it below. It’s an entertaining watch!

https://youtu.be/gehcSV6funo?si=D_xH_1SA0MYuVib6

#4 Another Batman Returns Retrospective By Minty Comedic Arts – Minty Comedic Arts made another retrospective video about a version of Batman Returns that most people have not seen. This one covers the original plans of having Robin in the 1992 movie, the casting shifts and scenes that were edited or removed entirely from the film’s theatrical release. If you are a fan of the movie, or a Batman fan or you simply enjoy superhero movies, then this video is a must-see!

https://youtu.be/UucIAhvpqQ0?si=Poi-mmsm1zaYWHHc

#5 Assorted Blade Runner Reaction Videos – Have you ever seen the 1982 science fiction detective movie Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford? I did and it definitely is not the thrilling adventure that the movie’s official poster made people think it would be. It’s more of suspense, intrigue and atmosphere, and the movie was deliberately paced between slow and medium speed to effectively tell its story. For some people, it is a futuristic-looking crawler while others admired it. Not only that, there are multiple versions of the movie released. Considering its reputation, it is not surprising that Blade Runner was featured in many movie reaction videos and I found the ones that are entertaining to watch. Watch the videos below.

https://youtu.be/OE0axQrlOmk?si=FvcT2iOFwoSblUuC

https://youtu.be/bgsFHMzfRFQ?si=zAFt_g36–_AM-Ma

https://youtu.be/zDWUX9DsWBc?si=mzPlOC4Oo_67N7JG

https://youtu.be/yZ6fBDv-sWM?si=MX3vFQAKdQBts5Or

https://youtu.be/kBJV4n8VpG8?si=k8Nj8x9R7fEO0f-H

https://youtu.be/_0IMyu1fogE?si=7rFWrh4dZxquxbQ2

https://youtu.be/ouSt3Xi7O0s?si=Ykzo1-ysuzquKGEk

#6 Ranting For Vengeance Slams Upcoming Resident Evil Movie – Let us be very clear here. Resident Evil is one of the most popular video game franchises of all time with many of its games ending up as commercial and critical blockbusters. When it comes to live-action movie adaptations of Resident Evil, those films ended up as action-packed vehicles of Milla Jovovich with selected Resident Evil characters like Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy ending up as token characters on the big screen. Now there is a new Resident Evil live-action movie coming up and it clearly is not faithful to the games and its bad quality production values are dead giveaways. Recently Ranting For Vengeance posted a video slamming the new RE movie and I encourage you to watch it now.

https://youtu.be/dfM1I44hPx4?si=ypC-H9gj_Uq9sHuR

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

What To Watch On YouTube Right Now – Part 136

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching.

Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination?

I recommend you check out the following videos I found.

#1 Parasite Eve Revisited– If you were fortunate enough to have played the horror-themed Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) Parasite Eve on PlayStation in 1998, be thankful you did because there is no certainty that the Parasite Eve franchise of games will be revived anytime soon due to legal obstacles and disagreements between Square Enix and PE’s creator Hideaki Sena. That said, I found this in-depth and extensive retrospective video about the 1998 game and I encourage you all to watch it.

https://youtu.be/D_4aWG6TTfo?si=yuYqhLuoaMEwLRm6

#2 Food Courts In Japan Getting Fancy – Have you ever tried eating in a food court while visiting Japan? While food courts in many countries have the typical set-up of chairs and tables with many food/beverage joints present and ready to sell something affordable to customers, there are a few food courts of Japan getting fancier and more unique. Watch and learn from the Nippon TV video below.

https://youtu.be/84sGQUFEJoM?si=YcUDnGbhV6M2D0dz

#3 The 1995 Mortal Kombat Animated Feature Revisited – In the mid-1990s, live-action film adaptations of popular fighting games were released in cinemas. While the movies of Street Fighter and Double Dragon failed in the cinemas, the live-action Mortal Kombat movie of 1995 succeeded commercially and was mostly approved by the fans. But before the MK film was released, there was actually a prequel animated movie titled Mortal Kombat: The Journey Legends released straight to video in April 1995. If you want to discover the animated Mortal Kombat without having to invest anything on it, go watch the GoodBadFlicks retrospective video of it below. It’s an entertaining watch!

https://youtu.be/gehcSV6funo?si=D_xH_1SA0MYuVib6

#4 Another Batman Returns Retrospective By Minty Comedic Arts – Minty Comedic Arts made another retrospective video about a version of Batman Returns that most people have not seen. This one covers the original plans of having Robin in the 1992 movie, the casting shifts and scenes that were edited or removed entirely from the film’s theatrical release. If you are a fan of the movie, or a Batman fan or you simply enjoy superhero movies, then this video is a must-see!

https://youtu.be/UucIAhvpqQ0?si=Poi-mmsm1zaYWHHc

#5 Assorted Blade Runner Reaction Videos – Have you ever seen the 1982 science fiction detective movie Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford? I did and it definitely is not the thrilling adventure that the movie’s official poster made people think it would be. It’s more of suspense, intrigue and atmosphere, and the movie was deliberately paced between slow and medium speed to effectively tell its story. For some people, it is a futuristic-looking crawler while others admired it. Not only that, there are multiple versions of the movie released. Considering its reputation, it is not surprising that Blade Runner was featured in many movie reaction videos and I found the ones that are entertaining to watch. Watch the videos below.

https://youtu.be/OE0axQrlOmk?si=FvcT2iOFwoSblUuC

https://youtu.be/bgsFHMzfRFQ?si=zAFt_g36–_AM-Ma

https://youtu.be/zDWUX9DsWBc?si=mzPlOC4Oo_67N7JG

https://youtu.be/yZ6fBDv-sWM?si=MX3vFQAKdQBts5Or

https://youtu.be/kBJV4n8VpG8?si=k8Nj8x9R7fEO0f-H

https://youtu.be/_0IMyu1fogE?si=7rFWrh4dZxquxbQ2

https://youtu.be/ouSt3Xi7O0s?si=Ykzo1-ysuzquKGEk

#6 Ranting For Vengeance Slams Upcoming Resident Evil Movie – Let us be very clear here. Resident Evil is one of the most popular video game franchises of all time with many of its games ending up as commercial and critical blockbusters. When it comes to live-action movie adaptations of Resident Evil, those films ended up as action-packed vehicles of Milla Jovovich with selected Resident Evil characters like Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy ending up as token characters on the big screen. Now there is a new Resident Evil live-action movie coming up and it clearly is not faithful to the games and its bad quality production values are dead giveaways. Recently Ranting For Vengeance posted a video slamming the new RE movie and I encourage you to watch it now.

https://youtu.be/dfM1I44hPx4?si=ypC-H9gj_Uq9sHuR

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

What To Watch On YouTube Right Now – Part 136

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching.

Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination?

I recommend you check out the following videos I found.

#1 Parasite Eve Revisited– If you were fortunate enough to have played the horror-themed Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) Parasite Eve on PlayStation in 1998, be thankful you did because there is no certainty that the Parasite Eve franchise of games will be revived anytime soon due to legal obstacles and disagreements between Square Enix and PE’s creator Hideaki Sena. That said, I found this in-depth and extensive retrospective video about the 1998 game and I encourage you all to watch it.

https://youtu.be/D_4aWG6TTfo?si=yuYqhLuoaMEwLRm6

#2 Food Courts In Japan Getting Fancy – Have you ever tried eating in a food court while visiting Japan? While food courts in many countries have the typical set-up of chairs and tables with many food/beverage joints present and ready to sell something affordable to customers, there are a few food courts of Japan getting fancier and more unique. Watch and learn from the Nippon TV video below.

https://youtu.be/84sGQUFEJoM?si=YcUDnGbhV6M2D0dz

#3 The 1995 Mortal Kombat Animated Feature Revisited – In the mid-1990s, live-action film adaptations of popular fighting games were released in cinemas. While the movies of Street Fighter and Double Dragon failed in the cinemas, the live-action Mortal Kombat movie of 1995 succeeded commercially and was mostly approved by the fans. But before the MK film was released, there was actually a prequel animated movie titled Mortal Kombat: The Journey Legends released straight to video in April 1995. If you want to discover the animated Mortal Kombat without having to invest anything on it, go watch the GoodBadFlicks retrospective video of it below. It’s an entertaining watch!

https://youtu.be/gehcSV6funo?si=D_xH_1SA0MYuVib6

#4 Another Batman Returns Retrospective By Minty Comedic Arts – Minty Comedic Arts made another retrospective video about a version of Batman Returns that most people have not seen. This one covers the original plans of having Robin in the 1992 movie, the casting shifts and scenes that were edited or removed entirely from the film’s theatrical release. If you are a fan of the movie, or a Batman fan or you simply enjoy superhero movies, then this video is a must-see!

https://youtu.be/UucIAhvpqQ0?si=Poi-mmsm1zaYWHHc

#5 Assorted Blade Runner Reaction Videos – Have you ever seen the 1982 science fiction detective movie Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford? I did and it definitely is not the thrilling adventure that the movie’s official poster made people think it would be. It’s more of suspense, intrigue and atmosphere, and the movie was deliberately paced between slow and medium speed to effectively tell its story. For some people, it is a futuristic-looking crawler while others admired it. Not only that, there are multiple versions of the movie released. Considering its reputation, it is not surprising that Blade Runner was featured in many movie reaction videos and I found the ones that are entertaining to watch. Watch the videos below.

https://youtu.be/OE0axQrlOmk?si=FvcT2iOFwoSblUuC

https://youtu.be/bgsFHMzfRFQ?si=zAFt_g36–_AM-Ma

https://youtu.be/zDWUX9DsWBc?si=mzPlOC4Oo_67N7JG

https://youtu.be/yZ6fBDv-sWM?si=MX3vFQAKdQBts5Or

https://youtu.be/kBJV4n8VpG8?si=k8Nj8x9R7fEO0f-H

https://youtu.be/_0IMyu1fogE?si=7rFWrh4dZxquxbQ2

https://youtu.be/ouSt3Xi7O0s?si=Ykzo1-ysuzquKGEk

#6 Ranting For Vengeance Slams Upcoming Resident Evil Movie – Let us be very clear here. Resident Evil is one of the most popular video game franchises of all time with many of its games ending up as commercial and critical blockbusters. When it comes to live-action movie adaptations of Resident Evil, those films ended up as action-packed vehicles of Milla Jovovich with selected Resident Evil characters like Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy ending up as token characters on the big screen. Now there is a new Resident Evil live-action movie coming up and it clearly is not faithful to the games and its bad quality production values are dead giveaways. Recently Ranting For Vengeance posted a video slamming the new RE movie and I encourage you to watch it now.

https://youtu.be/dfM1I44hPx4?si=ypC-H9gj_Uq9sHuR

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What To Watch On YouTube Right Now – Part 136

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching.

Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination?

I recommend you check out the following videos I found.

#1 Parasite Eve Revisited– If you were fortunate enough to have played the horror-themed Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) Parasite Eve on PlayStation in 1998, be thankful you did because there is no certainty that the Parasite Eve franchise of games will be revived anytime soon due to legal obstacles and disagreements between Square Enix and PE’s creator Hideaki Sena. That said, I found this in-depth and extensive retrospective video about the 1998 game and I encourage you all to watch it.

https://youtu.be/D_4aWG6TTfo?si=yuYqhLuoaMEwLRm6

#2 Food Courts In Japan Getting Fancy – Have you ever tried eating in a food court while visiting Japan? While food courts in many countries have the typical set-up of chairs and tables with many food/beverage joints present and ready to sell something affordable to customers, there are a few food courts of Japan getting fancier and more unique. Watch and learn from the Nippon TV video below.

https://youtu.be/84sGQUFEJoM?si=YcUDnGbhV6M2D0dz

#3 The 1995 Mortal Kombat Animated Feature Revisited – In the mid-1990s, live-action film adaptations of popular fighting games were released in cinemas. While the movies of Street Fighter and Double Dragon failed in the cinemas, the live-action Mortal Kombat movie of 1995 succeeded commercially and was mostly approved by the fans. But before the MK film was released, there was actually a prequel animated movie titled Mortal Kombat: The Journey Legends released straight to video in April 1995. If you want to discover the animated Mortal Kombat without having to invest anything on it, go watch the GoodBadFlicks retrospective video of it below. It’s an entertaining watch!

https://youtu.be/gehcSV6funo?si=D_xH_1SA0MYuVib6

#4 Another Batman Returns Retrospective By Minty Comedic Arts – Minty Comedic Arts made another retrospective video about a version of Batman Returns that most people have not seen. This one covers the original plans of having Robin in the 1992 movie, the casting shifts and scenes that were edited or removed entirely from the film’s theatrical release. If you are a fan of the movie, or a Batman fan or you simply enjoy superhero movies, then this video is a must-see!

https://youtu.be/UucIAhvpqQ0?si=Poi-mmsm1zaYWHHc

#5 Assorted Blade Runner Reaction Videos – Have you ever seen the 1982 science fiction detective movie Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford? I did and it definitely is not the thrilling adventure that the movie’s official poster made people think it would be. It’s more of suspense, intrigue and atmosphere, and the movie was deliberately paced between slow and medium speed to effectively tell its story. For some people, it is a futuristic-looking crawler while others admired it. Not only that, there are multiple versions of the movie released. Considering its reputation, it is not surprising that Blade Runner was featured in many movie reaction videos and I found the ones that are entertaining to watch. Watch the videos below.

https://youtu.be/OE0axQrlOmk?si=FvcT2iOFwoSblUuC

https://youtu.be/bgsFHMzfRFQ?si=zAFt_g36–_AM-Ma

https://youtu.be/zDWUX9DsWBc?si=mzPlOC4Oo_67N7JG

https://youtu.be/yZ6fBDv-sWM?si=MX3vFQAKdQBts5Or

https://youtu.be/kBJV4n8VpG8?si=k8Nj8x9R7fEO0f-H

https://youtu.be/_0IMyu1fogE?si=7rFWrh4dZxquxbQ2

https://youtu.be/ouSt3Xi7O0s?si=Ykzo1-ysuzquKGEk

#6 Ranting For Vengeance Slams Upcoming Resident Evil Movie – Let us be very clear here. Resident Evil is one of the most popular video game franchises of all time with many of its games ending up as commercial and critical blockbusters. When it comes to live-action movie adaptations of Resident Evil, those films ended up as action-packed vehicles of Milla Jovovich with selected Resident Evil characters like Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy ending up as token characters on the big screen. Now there is a new Resident Evil live-action movie coming up and it clearly is not faithful to the games and its bad quality production values are dead giveaways. Recently Ranting For Vengeance posted a video slamming the new RE movie and I encourage you to watch it now.

https://youtu.be/dfM1I44hPx4?si=ypC-H9gj_Uq9sHuR

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Remember

#music #AmericanLife #Madonna #usa #woke

Este individuo no consideraba Los güeyes como algo woke, porque no correspondía con su prejuicio de lo que es lo woke. Y su prejuicio está informado por una retórica que viene desde la derecha. No tiene idea de qué son las cosas que defendemos, criticamos o argumentamos las personas tachadas de woke. ¿Qué sí es lo woke, según este usuario?

#culturapop #woke #theboys

https://www.maikciveira.com/2024/08/por-que-los-normis-no-entendieron-boys.html?m=1

Este individuo no consideraba Los güeyes como algo woke, porque no correspondía con su prejuicio de lo que es lo woke. Y su prejuicio está informado por una retórica que viene desde la derecha. No tiene idea de qué son las cosas que defendemos, criticamos o argumentamos las personas tachadas de woke. ¿Qué sí es lo woke, según este usuario?

#culturapop #woke #theboys

https://www.maikciveira.com/2024/08/por-que-los-normis-no-entendieron-boys.html?m=1

"Every movie must have at least one sympathetic white character in it to make it pallitable to white audiences"
- Spot on!
#Movies #Racism #SocialJustice #Woke
https://youtube.com/shorts/MZEpRBFGVRU

Se asume que los valores, las costumbres, las creencias y estándares de la propia sociedad y cultura son lo normal, lo natural, lo de sentido común, las cosas como siempre han sido o, por lo menos, como deberían ser. Y, en contraste, todo lo que se desvía de esa normalidad o la pone en entredicho es “ideología, propaganda y adoctrinamiento”.

#culturapop #woke #antiwoke

https://www.maikciveira.com/2022/08/inclusion-forzada-ii-es-peor-de-lo-que.html

Se asume que los valores, las costumbres, las creencias y estándares de la propia sociedad y cultura son lo normal, lo natural, lo de sentido común, las cosas como siempre han sido o, por lo menos, como deberían ser. Y, en contraste, todo lo que se desvía de esa normalidad o la pone en entredicho es “ideología, propaganda y adoctrinamiento”.

#culturapop #woke #antiwoke

https://www.maikciveira.com/2022/08/inclusion-forzada-ii-es-peor-de-lo-que.html

"Un mâle qui répand la terreur."
Le Canard Sauvage, 1903.

Décidément ce journal était #woke et #acab avant l'heure!

https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k8672701/f8.item#

#dessindepresse #illustration

Nearly a third of researchers polled in a newly released survey said they’ve censored their own research because of laws in their state restricting the teaching and study of “divisive concepts.” www.chronicle.com/article/near... #HigherEd #Woke #Antifa #censorship #AcademicSky

Nearly One-Third of Faculty in...

Cartoonjournaal 29 april 2026.

Lees het bijbehorende artikel op mijn LinkedIn profiel:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lokocartoons_bezorgdeburger-azc-asielzoekers-share-7454969243101708288-zgxJ

#Cartoonjournaal #humor #socialmedia #nieuws #BezorgdeBurger #azc #asielzoekers #vluchtelingen #racisme #woke #klimaat #Palestina #feminst #transgender #genocide #Loosdrecht #extreemrechts

En cada ocasión las redes se llenan de discusiones bizantinas y se repiten las mismas cantaletas: inclusión forzada, ideología de género, propaganda progre, marxismo cultural y corrección política. Y, tarde o temprano, habrá algunas voces que alerten que esto implica la destrucción del Occidente masculino, blanco y cristiano.

#culturapop #woke #antiwoke

https://www.maikciveira.com/2022/08/inclusion-forzada-i-ya-fue-demasiado.html?m=1

En cada ocasión las redes se llenan de discusiones bizantinas y se repiten las mismas cantaletas: inclusión forzada, ideología de género, propaganda progre, marxismo cultural y corrección política. Y, tarde o temprano, habrá algunas voces que alerten que esto implica la destrucción del Occidente masculino, blanco y cristiano.

#culturapop #woke #antiwoke

https://www.maikciveira.com/2022/08/inclusion-forzada-i-ya-fue-demasiado.html?m=1

American Oil Arrives In Japan

For the first time since the United States and Israel started their joint military operations against the Islamic terrorist regime of Iran, a tanker carrying American oil arrived in Japan, according to a news report by Kyodo News.

It should be noted that Japan imports over 90% of oil from the Middle East and the government also released some of its oil reserves. As such, importing oil from other destinations is crucial for the Japanese. US President Donald Trump already told the international community to buy oil from America.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Kyodo News report. Some parts in boldface…

A tanker carrying U.S. oil arrived in Japan on Sunday, marking the first such shipment from the United States since the Iran war began in late February.

According to Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. that procured the crude oil from the United States, the tanker, which arrived in Tokyo Bay, transported 145,000 kiloliters, equivalent to half a day of domestic consumption.

The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy shipments. Japan relies on the Middle East for more than 90 percent of its crude oil imports, most of which pass through the strait.

The tanker departed Texas on March 22 and transited the Panama Canal, which can accommodate smaller vessels.

The Japanese government and oil wholesalers have been trying to secure oil from alternative routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think this development is the first of what could be many oil shipments from America coming to Japan?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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No waking up allowed, my love 😭

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/2012045/no-waking-up-allowed-my-love

No waking up allowed, my love 😭

https://piefed.social/c/tankiejerk/p/2012042/no-waking-up-allowed-my-love

"#Riker doesn't care if his romantic and sexual partners are male or female or neither, he just wants to embrace life and connect with other people... Sexually."
- #JonathanFrakes, basically

#StarTrek #gay #woke

"#Riker doesn't care if his romantic and sexual partners are male or female or neither, he just wants to embrace life and connect with other people... Sexually."
- #JonathanFrakes, basically

#StarTrek #gay #woke

"#Riker doesn't care if his romantic and sexual partners are male or female or neither, he just wants to embrace life and connect with other people... Sexually."
- #JonathanFrakes, basically

#StarTrek #gay #woke

"#Riker doesn't care if his romantic and sexual partners are male or female or neither, he just wants to embrace life and connect with other people... Sexually."
- #JonathanFrakes, basically

#StarTrek #gay #woke

"#Riker doesn't care if his romantic and sexual partners are male or female or neither, he just wants to embrace life and connect with other people... Sexually."
- #JonathanFrakes, basically

#StarTrek #gay #woke

@zl2tod @ClareBear

Might be a good time to start running this ad again.

I will never forget the absolute racist crap Taika Waititi received after this ad was launched by the #woke Jacinda Ardern led #NZPol government for daring to suggest NZ was racist.

Seems irony is not understood by racists.

https://youtu.be/ihwlD10kUEA

What To Watch On YouTube Right Now – Part 134

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching.

Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination?

I recommend you check out the following videos I found.

#1 Resident Evil: Apocalypse Reviews, Retrospective And Reaction Videos – After watching the 2002 live-action Resident Evil movie, I left the cinema feeling unsatisfied as it did not have much related to the popular video game series. That film succeeded enough to justify the production of the sequel Resident Evil: Apocalypse, and the first reveal of Sienna Guillory as Jill Valentine (based on her appearance in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis) caught my attention. The reveal of Raccoon City getting hit by the zombie apocalypse and the casting of Oded Fehr as Carlos Oliviera (another RE3 character) interested me. In September 2004, I saw Resident Evil: Apocalypse on opening day in the local cinema and I was entertained for the most part. The Milla Jovovich-led film was indeed flawed, but it was an enjoyable improvement over its 2002 predecessor. How Resident Evil: Apocalypse fares with the YouTubers is something you must see.

https://youtu.be/CzSD8eJ7Mlc?si=lrPmw9pub5IA5cNO

https://youtu.be/OeHvcblDzes?si=ayO3PrfqT9B-zKRg

https://youtu.be/6EKCWfSUees?si=46qrEIRQNq6MDtCB

https://youtu.be/p2y1vteQKwI?si=UOcK6JzqPwC8rEy0

https://youtu.be/IXrl4wBx9ps?si=1YkCe2QmgR1DiZ94

https://youtu.be/wtfs2QuEi2M?si=3A2onq0KqA6tq7R9

https://youtu.be/xLlA73QXU5s?si=ml97HL9LM8E_Efi7

#2 The Planned California City That Failed – Have you ever heard of Salton City? It was a planned city in the state of California located along the Salton Sea. It was designed as a resort community capable of supporting forty thousand residents, and it was to have the complete systems of water, roads, sewer and energy. Salton City is a ghost town and the in-depth YouTube video I found will help you realize its history and why development failed.

https://youtu.be/42kzy9PxHXc?si=86ytUBsr-XXcNx5P

#3 Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire Game Revisited – Back in the mid-1990s, George Lucas’ entertainment group launched the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire multi-media project which told what happened between the movies The Empire Strike Back and Return of the Jedi. The said project was huge even though there was no live action Star Wars movie involved. A Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire novel was released which became the foundation of a comic book adaptation (read my retro reviews here and here), a video game, toys, action figures and merchandise. The video game of Shadows of the Empire was a joint project between LucasArts and Nintendo and its release on Nintendo 64 drew a lot of attention back then. The game itself made gamers – both Star Wars fans and casual gamers – want to get an N64 to play the game. I recently found two in-depth retrospective videos about Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire on N64 and I encourage you all to watch them.

https://youtu.be/mznc8dhijTo?si=OQNHly8LIU-ncB5b

https://youtu.be/kNPAThuhtks?si=7pFdpdhV0-x71kQS

#4 The Embarrassing Woke NDP Of Canada – Have you ever heard about the New Democratic Party? Referred to as NDP for short, New Democratic Party is a very leftist and woke political party in Canada and it had a really bad result in the 2025 federal election. Recently, the NDP had its leadership election and what happened in late March saw a series of awkward and embarrassing moments during their big event. In the videos below, you will see why political correctness, identity politics and wokeness are bad to have, and they made the internal processes of the NDP hard to pull off. In fact, diversity and inclusion zealotry have caused divisions within the NDP’s convention. What happened was funny to watch and it was not a comedy at all.

https://youtu.be/0RpyFyX4xFg?si=DmABkgVHDWT-Kftj

https://youtu.be/kuMVLWnwRrk?si=eCf2Vrack90tkjh-

#5 Elderly Japanese Women And Their Beloved Restaurants – In Japan, many Japanese people live really long lives. Among them are elderly people who are active and managed to make an impact on others. That said, there are two elderly Japanese women who excelled in cooking meals and managing restaurants, and what they offer will impress you. I urge you all to watch the Nippon TV feature below.

https://youtu.be/oOzG-3LfLUE?si=f-oIvaDcxY3IF-X3

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US And Philippines Open Annual Joint Military Exercise, Several Allies Expected To Join In

The United States and the Philippines formally opened this year’s edition of Balikatan (Exercise Balikatan 41-2026) which is their annual joint military exercise focused on readiness, unity and defense, according to a news report by GMA News. Several allied nations and seventeen thousand troops are expected to participate in the exercise which will have military drills across various parts of the Philippines.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the GMA News report. Some parts in boldface…

The Philippines and the United States on Monday formally opened their annual joint Balikatan Exercise for this year, with 17,000 troops and several other countries expected to join.

“I hereby declare Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 officially open starting today,” AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said during the opening ceremony.

“Let this exercise not only demonstrate our readiness but affirm our commitment to stand together, to act together, and when necessary, defend together,” he added.

More than 17,000 troops from the Philippines, the United States, and partner nations including Australia, Canada, France, Japan, and New Zealand. At least 18 more countries are expected to serve as observers in the exercise.

The drills will be conducted across various parts of the Philippines from Luzon to Mindanao.

Balikatan 2026 will cover multiple domains such as air and missile defense, maritime security, live-fire exercises, and joint readiness operations.

The exercises will also include humanitarian and civic assistance programs such as building schools, supporting healthcare initiatives, and enhancing disaster preparedness in local communities.

Brawner said the expanded scope of the exercise reflects the evolving security environment.

Balikatan 2026 will be transformed from a bilateral activity between the Philippines and US into a multilateral effort aimed at improving interoperability and collective defense capabilities.

Brawner pointed out that the drills are anchored on respect for international law, national sovereignty, and the goal of promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think transforming this year’s Balilkatan from a bilateral US-Philippines activity into a multilateral effort makes sense? Considering the number of allies and soldiers expected to participate in the 2026 Balikatan, do you think Communist China will feel intimidated?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Trump Tells Islamic Terrorist State Iran To Take Deal Or Face Destruction

A lot happened between the United States and the Islamic terrorist regime of Iran lately. Previously there was progress reported in the latest talks between them and the result was the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. A short time later, Iran closed the strait and blamed America with a bunch of allegations. Iran even fired at ships in the strait as if they don’t really care about the ceasefire. In his latest move over the situation, US President Donald Trump told Islamic regime of Iran to take the deal or else they would face destruction, according to a report by Newsmax.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from Newsmax report. Some parts in boldface…

President Donald Trump on Sunday morning threatened to “knock out every single power plant and every single bridge” in Iran unless the country’s leaders accept a “very reasonable deal” offered by the United States.

Trump accused Iran of blatantly violating a ceasefire agreement by firing on ships in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, including vessels tied to key U.S. allies France and the United Kingdom.

“Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, criticizing Tehran’s actions as reckless and provocative.

“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran.“

Trump made clear that patience with the Iranian regime is running out, declaring “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” and vowing decisive action if diplomacy fails.

He framed the moment as long overdue, arguing past administrations failed to confront what he called Iran’s “killing machine” over decades.

The president also underscored what he described as a strategic advantage for the United States, noting Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint, are backfiring.

Trump said a U.S.-led blockade has already effectively shut down the passage, costing Iran an estimated $500 million per day while redirecting energy demand toward American producers in states like Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska.

Meanwhile, the administration is continuing diplomatic efforts.

Trump said U.S. representatives are heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, for negotiations, signaling that talks remain active despite rising tensions.

A White House official confirmed to Newsmax’s Mike Carter on Sunday that Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner will be leading the negotiations.

According to Axios on Saturday, Trump convened a high-level Situation Room meeting with top officials, including Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, to address the escalating crisis.

The current ceasefire is set to expire within days, and officials warn that without a breakthrough, hostilities could quickly resume.

Iran has acknowledged receiving new U.S. proposals and says it is reviewing them, but has not yet committed to a deal.

The renewed tensions come after signs of progress in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, particularly limits on uranium enrichment.

However, Iran’s latest military actions in the Strait appear to have complicated those discussions.

Speaking Saturday, Trump dismissed Tehran’s tactics as ineffective brinkmanship.

“They got a little cute … they wanted to close up the Strait again,” he said, adding that Iran “can’t blackmail us.”

For addition insight, watch the YouTube news videos below.

https://youtu.be/F6ogewyVdW0?si=n43NV9z_zHLhhaJJ

https://youtu.be/e4lvscT5HVI?si=B12QxJzhIp1nIrj_

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? If diplomacy fails again, do you think America and Israel will unleash a new wave of offensive attacks against the Islamic terrorist regime of Iran? Did you notice there is division between Iran’s diplomats and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)? Are you convinced that the so-called supreme leader of Iran is not really leading the regime at all? Do you think the rebellious Iranians should leave their country before a new wave of attacks against the Islamic regime happens?

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America And The Philippines Plan The Launch Of Ambitious 4,000 Acre Economic Security Zone To Shore Up Supply Chains

In the latest development between the United States and the Philippines, the US Department of State announced that the two nations plan the launch of a historic economic security zone of four thousand hectares which will shore up supply chains and it will be located in the main island of Luzon.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the fact sheet posted by the State Department. Some parts in boldface…

• Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg today announced the United States’ and the Philippines’ plans to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub to secure inputs vital to American and global supply chains. The site is located in the Luzon Economic Corridor of the Philippines.  The site—the first of its kind—is being designated by the Philippines as an Economic Security Zone, a new model for AI-native investment acceleration hubs being developed under the Pax Silica Initiative.
• The Economic Security Zone is part of a broader strategy to surge production for inputs vital to U.S. supply chains. It is expected to serve as a purpose-built platform for allied manufacturing—an investment acceleration hub where the specific industrial activities are shaped by market demand, host-country comparative advantages, and the evolving needs of the allied network. Situated within the Luzon Economic Corridor, the Zone can leverage the Philippines’ geographic centrality in the Indo-Pacific, its young and technically skilled workforce, and its deepening alliance with the United States.

Structure and Planned Governance

• Joint governance: The two governments intend to identify appropriate frameworks for the long-term development of the Zone that facilitate sovereign alignment and shared upside as it scales.
• Enhanced Operational Certainty: The Economic Security Zone is intended to fuse American expertise in institutions and legal regimes – internationally enforceable contracts, transparent regulatory standards, and expert dispute resolution – with enhanced access to the Philippines’ outstanding workforce and talent, mineral endowments, energy resources, and strategic position at the crossroads of Indo-Pacific trade.

The Philippines and Pax Silica

• Critical minerals: The Philippines holds significant reserves of nickel, copper, chromite, and cobalt—minerals increasingly vital to global supply chains.
• Infrastructure: The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is a coordinated, high-impact investment in key sectors, including in transportation, energy, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.  The LEC will transform Luzon into a more prosperous and interconnected region while delivering value to American investors.

The Economic Security Zone

• First of many: The Luzon hub is intended to be the first Zone in a broader industrial network—a constellation of integrated manufacturing sites, logistics corridors, and shared financial instruments spanning partner nations across multiple continents.
• System transformation: This interconnection can transform Pax Silica industrial policy from a collection of bilateral projects into a genuine system capable of competing with—and ultimately displacing—the concentrated supply chains on which the world currently depends.

For insight, Pax Silica is the State Department’s flagship effort on artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security, advancing new economic security consensus among allies and trusted partners. To learn more, click here.

Meanwhile the Philippine News Agency (PNA) published its news article about this development revealing that the Philippines officially joined the Pax Silica Initiative described as a strategic coalition among fourteen states to create a secure supply for semiconductors and AI. To read the news article, click here.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think both the Philippines and America will benefit from the planned 4,000-acre special economic security zone in the long-term?

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