Definition of Opinion:  A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.

Please be respectful to others with differing opinions. 

Frank Wiley

The Iranians used chemical weapons in their war against Iraq.  I am against troops on the ground in Iran!!

Bill RIHS

Frank, I agree, no troops on the ground. I am concerned about what to do now to weed out the rest of the radicals. It appears they are somewhat organized.

Jim Coats

I am WITH President Trump in the Iran campaign.  It was a long time coming....47 years.  Finally....a President stepped up.  It's too bad he is not supported by democrats in Congress.  That is just wrong!

But, here's what I fear.  The IRGC (and similar military organizations) in Iran is a bloodthirsty, radical Islamic corps.  The reporting is that Iran has a 1million man Army and I doubt if those numbers have been severely dissipated in Operation Epic Fury.  I fear that they will start slaughtering unarmed Iranian citizens OR, as someone said on FOX today, start setting up their missles in civilian population areas....or BOTH.... ala Hamas in Gaza!  They would do this, in their minds, to cause the US and Israel to cease attacks.  I don't think this tactic will work, but I pray it doesn't happen.  The "GOOD" people of Iran have no way to defend themselves against this rabid force and that would give democrats something to screech about.

PRAY for the good people of Iran and the Troops of the USA, Israel and our other allies..

I ALSO HOPE we never have to put boots on the ground in Iran, but I think it may be inevitable.

Michael Kelly

I am very pleased with the performance of our President with how he has taken decisive action against the Mullahs of Iran, We need to keep our eyes and ears open for Terrorist Activity in our Country by Iranian loyalists.

Yesterday Mike Pence had the gumption to applaud the  President on FOX News for his Firm Resolve in dealing with the Iranian Threat. I was somewhat surprised by this, but I give Pence credit for admitting he was off base about President Trump. 

Frank Wiley

We have a Hummingbird feeder on our deck.  It's kind of an art piece so we leave it out year around but don't fill it in the winter for obvious reasons.  Today a hummingbird came to it twice.  We have never seen a hummingbird here this early.

Lester Cox

Frank, just watching a hummingbird at our place hitting on the flowers at the top of an ocotillo. Early here too, but we are forecast to hit 100 degrees next week and have about 5 or 6 straight days at 100 or more. Whew, early summer, might be a long one here in Phoenix. But 100 degrees here is fine, it still cools down to 60's or 70's at night and that makes it ok. 103 degrees forecast for Beer Summit day. 

DeWitt Bacon

Still just a tad cool here for hummingbirds, but they will be making an appearance soon. I used to set out a couple of feeders, but not for some time. They are interesting to watch. I thought it was strange how two would fight over the same feeding place. Eight places to feed, and they would fight over one. Now that Frank has brought up the subject, I may consider getting some feeders again.

Bill RIHS

Humming birds, I have two feeders for summer. The trouble is the desert woodpeckers drink most of it. They have learned how to hang on it to drink. I hate them because they make big hole in Saguaro cactus. I had a 20 ft one and watch them put 4 holes in it before it fell over after huge rain and strong winds. We had that cactus for 30+ years. It was 10 foot tall with no arms when we moved and watch it grow to 20ft with 5 arms. I tried shoot those birds but couldn't when not on the cactus, very wary birds.😩😡.

Jim Coats

Same problem here with woodpeckers on hummingbird feeders.  My little hummers don't come around much anymore, but baby owls are back in a Saguaro that had the top break off making a perfect place for mom to establish a nest/condo.

Bill Randall

  Frank, need to add 2 more for the Summit on the 18th, Marianne & Bill.  Been too busy moving my Race-Car Shop to my back pasture, but I'm getting my hands on the prize. Said good-bye to many half done projects, gave away projects, and cars that required new homes. Yes it is a struggle, and time is not on my side

  Got to see the new owner's vision for land where my shop once stood as well as my old neighbor's land. His plans and ideas are what sold me to sell. That end of June deadline to be out is pounding away in the back of my head but things are falling into place. Like the upgrade to a newer forklift, with plans for a barn that can support my machine-tools, and my finishing of the project-cars I have kept. End of June, turning that big eight zero, might just have a special birthday summit myself.

Frank Wiley

Great to hear you and Marianne are coming to the Beer Summit Bill.  We have three women committed to attend.  

DeWitt Bacon

BREAKING NEWS

Reliable sources tell us that Heaven is running out of virgins. The current flood of Muslims is creating a serious shortage. It is reported that Mahamud is starting to hand out IOU's to newcomers. Sources close to Mahamud say that it is getting harder and harder to find virgins down here.

Jim Coats

Regular gas (87 octane) at Safeway 3 days ago $4.15.  No telling what it is today.  I can hardly wait for the Scam Summer Blend to kick in and push it up even more.  WTF?

Michael Kelly

I lived in Acton, Ca for over 15 years and during that perod of time I grew a Plant which had a green bark, for it turned into a Tree and had the most colorful Red and Yellow Flowers. This plant attracted humingbirds by the flock it seemed each day. They would fight over territory, but also would learn to set up a kind of waiting line, and when the dominant ones left the others would take over. I found out that down by Tucson, Az. they have a  Park that is dedicated to the different Colorations of Hummingbirds. There are fifteen different SubSpecies in that Park. I also learned that they fly incredible distances when they migrate, and actually glide on the Wind Currents when Migrating. They have only one Natural Enemy, and that is the Insect that we call the Praying Mantis which is about their Size, and attaches itself to them as they are feeding on Flowers Nectar. If you get to be Familiar with them, they will land on your hands and feed from Feeders that you can hold in your Hand.

Michael Kelly

I remember when Biden first took office in 2021 he stopped the Construction on the  Keystone Pipeline which would have brought Fossil Fuels from Western Canada across the USA to Texas. The oilfields were those in the Western Canadian lands of the Cree Indians, who have plenteous supplies of Oil that would have made gasoline very inexpensive. Biden also began selling off enormous amoints of the Strategic Oil Reserves which Trump had purchased for a Price of about 42 dollars per 33 gallons of Oil, and now to restore it, we will have to purchase Oil at right around 120 dollars per 33 Gallon Barrel. The Democrats are now complaining about Trump destroying our oil Reserves and his extinguishing the Iranian Threat has increased the Cost at the Pump for Americans. 

Demicrats are the most accomplished in the Entire Western Hemosphere in the Political Games of fact manipulation, but lest I say things in too polite a manner, Democrats are just outright Liars. Furthermore, they have an addiction to taking Facts that to a Sane Person, are incontrovertible, and twisting them so much that you wonder what planet they live on. 

Right Now, they are criticizing Trump for not having Formulated, and Broadcast for all the World to See, and Read, what they call an "Exit Strategy" I guess that was what Biden did in leaving Afghanistan. You get a stick about 24 inches long, and you get a Rectangle of White Cloth About 10 inches by 18 inches, and you Staple it to your Stick,and wave it around when you are Ready to  Leave Iran. I don't have any "Truck" with people like that as my Okie Grandad would say.

Frank Wiley

We're getting ripped off by the Gas Stations.  The millions of gallons that are in their giant tanks were bought from the refiners at the lower prices BEFORE the war started!!  BUT, as soon as the war started they gouged us by jacking up the price of that gas they purchased at the pre-war prices.  Today is Friday the 13th.  Some trivia---Every month that has a Friday the 13th starts on a Sunday.  (You can thank me later)

DeWitt Bacon

It is reported that the newly appointed Ayatollah, Mojtaba Khamenei, is now seriously injured and possibly disfigured. I was just wondering, what would you do if you were told you were the new Ayatollah? I know what I would do. I would shave my beard, disguise myself, and  RUN!

Gasoline here in Rogers is still holding at just below $3 but rising slowly. I believe much of the variation in gas prices across states is due to taxes. President Trump has said he may tap the strategic oil reserve to put fuel on the market to help curb rising prices. Although  I support the war efforts in Iran, I am against this. It reminds me of when Biden drained the supply to help hide his inflationary decisions. I believe that we, as patriots, owe it to our country to try to curb our gasoline usage for the duration of the war. Remember that our oil reserves are for emergencies and our military. I remember my parents telling me about the gas rationing during WWII. I do not think that such drastic actions will be necessary during this conflict, but I do think we should conserve. This is my opinion only, and I respect others' opinions.

David Rainwater

Lifting Russian oil embargo.  Europeans told to suck it up when pointing out that the embargo would hurt them much more than the US.  I understand how lifting the embargo helps the President, but how does it help the United States?

Lester Cox

Gas prices in Phoenix are now hitting about $4.50 a gallon. You would think fuel suppliers would do everything possible to keep prices down, because higher prices drive inflation and hurt the current administration with voters. If voters swing back toward Democrats, the petroleum industry will likely face even more pressure and regulation. It just doesn’t make much sense.

Fortunately, we own a Tesla, and my total “fuel” cost for the past year — electricity — has been about $156.

A couple of weeks ago I ordered a Cybertruck after taking one for a test drive. The latest version of Full Self Driving was incredibly accurate and reliable, which convinced me to take the plunge.

Is it ugly? Absolutely. But sitting inside, you don’t see the outside… and the technology is pretty amazing.Tell it where you want to go, press a blue button on the screen, put your hands on your lap and sit back and enjoy the ride. 

Michael Kelly

According  to sources the price of a gallon of gasoline in Downtown Los Angeles is now over Eight Dollars a Gallon, in fact it is approaching 9 Dollars a Gallon. I can rememver when the Folks who favored the banning of Fossil Fuels altogether relished such an Event. So here's a taste of what that would be like,.You do have the Benefit of having much more Reassurance that you will not have to live with the possibility of being blown to Smithereens by an Iranian Nuclear Intercontinental Ballistic Missile due to our incredible Armed Forces.

Jim Coats

Dr. Rainwater.  I'm sure you're dying to tell us the answer to your question posed in #15911.  Why don't you go ahead and enlighten us.

Lester Cox

According to Gas Buddy

David Rainwater

Mr. Coats.  (apparently we use last names and titles when addressing folks across the aisle).  What I see is a selfish move to hopefully achieve modest political gain but that strategically harms the country and our long-time allies (my opinion).  I offered the opportunity for folks who follow the news and other viewpoints more closely to help me understand if my perception is off-base.

Michael Kelly

Thanks to Les Cox for his research concerning the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Los Angeles County whch is currently priced at $5.39 per gallon. Some information from "Boots on the Ground" has clarified exactly what Trump has done concerning  his alleged Suspension of Sanctions on Russian Gasoline. It is not a permanent Suspension, and it  is limited to Russia's Dark Fleet of Tankers which are at Sea for deliveries to India and after those deliveries are done, the Sanctions are back in Place. . 

Jim Coats

Dr. Rainwater.  Lifting the embargo for a short time will benefit India who...which...(never could get that straight) at least for the time being is our ALLY and they need the oil to run their Climate Killing Country**.  The embargo will go back when Trump feels it's the right time.  IMO.

**Thought I'd throw that in for the Climate Change Crowd.

AMERICA FIRST!