The Democratic Point of View, Affiliated With the Brick Political Action Committee
Vol. 1015, March 15, 2026
Table of Contents
1. Shorts
Links to relevant subjects
2. Issues of the Times
Current Affairs
3. Opinion
What we think about stuff
4. Human Interest
Animal Videos, child prodigies and other stuff (Anything Goes)
5. Comments
Readers speak up.
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Bulletin: Gasoline Prices
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U.S. national average (regular gasoline): $3.63 per gallon
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New Jersey average (regular gasoline): $3.53 per gallon
Also Democrats Need 4 more seats to flip the House and 3 more to flip the Senate. Mr. Trump and his inflation are on target to lose.
A Letter to Chris Smith: (I will publish the answer to this in the next edition, if I receive one):
Mr. Smith
I observed that Mr. Trump removed funding from 4 large solar and wind projects on the East Coast from Rhode Island to Maryland favoring oil and gas for energy generation. Now let's look at the logic of this:
Oil has to be pumped out of the ground somewhere and placed into ships that go over the ocean to a place where the crude can be refined into gasoline, diesel, fuel oil and so on. Then it's placed into diesel powered trucks and brought to almost every street corner in the world.
I would like to turn your attention to solar and wind power. The Renewable energies are made at the location where they are needed -- and, another thing --- "The fuel is free"! Your President declared war on Iran which caused an oil shortage and higher prices for it. He declared war on the oil producing nation that has control of the Straights of Hormuz with no previous idea that this might cause a shortage. Can you expand on the decision by your party to kill all of the Renewable energy projects and how that has helped us (meaning the people that elected you) in any way?
Best,
andrew
Tim Alexander (Candidate for Congress) Said the Following:
Thousands of billions of our hard-earned taxpayer dollars are being spent on Trump’s handpicked overseas priorities.
100 billion to initially overtake Venezuela
$20 billion financial lifeline to Argentina
$1 billion daily for Trump’s illegal Iranian war
$500 million+ for National Guard deployments across the U.S.
$20+ million for Trump’s golf outings
The top 1% of earners in the U.S. evade between $150 billion and $163 billion in federal income taxes annually
$Unknown millions for gilding the Oval Office
If you believe your taxpayer dollars should be spent here at home to help improve life for you and your loved ones, please support our campaign to make America Affordable Again! Thanks, Tim Alexander
1.0 Shorts:
1.1 The Patch reported NJ has seen more than 3,800 layoffs announced in 2026, with 1,847 in February. The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, federal officials say. (Ref)
1.2 New Shocking Evidence About DJT in Epstein Case (Video)
1.3 Annie Farmer, Epstein Survivor Reacts to FBI Never Asked Any Questions of Les Wexner. (Video)
We're roasting Pam Bondi:
1.4 Pam Bondi Has Trouble With Answers For Democratic Law Makers (Video)
1.5 Jasmine Crockett Screams At Pam Bondi "Trump Is Mentioned 5000 Times, Thats Evidence" While Bondi Says There's No Evidence(?). (Video)
1.6 GOP Rep Bassie (R) Ky, Accuses Bondi Of Lying, She Screams Back (Video)
1.7 NJ Anchor Program Hanging In Jeopardy As New Governor Tries to Close Budget Gap. (Ref)
1.8 Target Majority Says: No Kings, No War, No ICE! May I add, no Tariffs!!
2.0 Issues Of The Times:
2.1 Trump Tells Iran a Thing or Two, Wait For It...
Trump told Iran "the hour of your freedom is at hand". Natanyahu told Iran to "cast off the yoke of tyranny". Trump also told the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to "lay down your weapons or face certain death". But, like most of Trump's policies, the US attacks were from the air and it was not clear to whom they would surrender to. There you go again Mr. Trump, try a little more planning. (Ref)
2.2 Ranked Choice Voting will NOT be used in this year's primary election. It is not currently the law. At an Online meeting with State Senator Zwicker, the Senator discussed a bill he sponsored, currently in the state Senate, to implement Ranked Choice voting in future primary elections. What is Ranked Choice Voting, see Ref --> (Ref)
2.3 Senate Republicans Vote Down Legislation to Halt Iran War in Congress’ First Vote On The Conflict
GOP Republicans voted no on an effort Wednesday to halt President Trump’s war against Iran. They demonstrated early support for a conflict that has bolted across the Middle East with no U.S. exit strategy. This is what happens when you, the population, elect a man like Trump. (Ref)
2.4 Consider Interest Rate Changes
Trump wanted a full 2% reduction in interest rate changes. The last time a change of that magnitude occurred was under President Ronald Reagan when Paul Volker was the Fed Chief. Interest rates at that time were at 15.5% and Volker increased it to 17.5% trying to put the inflation genie back in the bottle. For the most part he did succeed and we applaud him.
Whenever the interest rate changes, it affects the value of the dollar which is a 2-sided coin. If the US government increases the interest rate it makes the dollar stronger. The effect is more money comes into the US for investment to take advantage of the higher rate. It also means that foreign made products become cheaper for us to buy. (Hello, Mercedes, French Champaign, Vacations in exotic places). Instead, Mr. Trump wants to lower the interest rate by a full 2%.
But, due to the lower interest rates, foreign made goods are more expensive like:
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Foreign Made Cars
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French Champaign
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Vacations in Exotic Places, etc.
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Lower Borrowing Costs for Businesses
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Lower Mortgage Rates and lower monthly payments
If mortgage rates dropped from 7% to 5%, a $400,000 mortgage payment could fall $450–$500 per month. That’s a big deal for households. But the party will be short-lived because housing prices would rise later to follow demand (start of inflation).
But, many wealthy people own commercial properties that have million dollar loans. As inflation increases, those loans are worth less meaning they are more easily paid off because of increased rental income and the de-valuing of the dollar.
Moral of the story is, do not lower interest rates by 2%. It creates uncontrollable inflation madness that will only affect the Billionaires in a positive way.
3.0 Opinion
3.1 Gaza Strip Coveted by Trump and Kushner
Kushner said "Gaza's waterfront property, could be very valuable if people would focus on kind of building up livelihoods...I think that it's a little bit of an unfortunate situation there but I think from Israel's perspective, I would do my best to move the people out and then clean it up." Then he said more recently “We’ve already started removing the rubble and doing some of the demolition,” said Kushner, smiling as he showed slides filled with concept images of futuristic towers.
Israel continues to bomb targets it says are Hamas strongholds. Mr. Trump's Peace Plan calls for unconditional surrender by Hamas and laying down of weapons. Then, Israel will gradually move out of Gaza. The war in Iran certainly unites Hamas with Iran and threatens to de-stabilize the surrounding countries Iran, Egypt, and Syria. There could easily be a united Muslim flare-up which would put those plans for waterfront hotels further into the future. Mr Trump, please read "How to Make Friends and Influence People". (Ref)
3.2 The Price of Crude and What Is Trump Doing About It:
As of March 10, 2026, Brent crude (the global benchmark for oil) is roughly about $94–$95 per barrel after a very volatile few days.
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Earlier this week it spiked close to $120 per barrel because of fears that the Middle East conflict could disrupt oil supply.
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After comments suggesting the conflict may end soon, prices dropped back into the mid-$90s.
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Over the last month Brent has risen more than 35%, largely due to geopolitical tensions and supply concerns.
What Trump is doing (or considering) to reduce oil prices.
Several policy steps or signals from the administration are influencing prices:
1. Trying to calm the Middle East conflict
Trump has publicly suggested the war with Iran could end soon, which caused oil prices to fall sharply because traders expect fewer supply disruptions.
Why this matters:
Oil prices often spike during wars because traders fear damage to pipelines, shipping routes, or refineries.
2. Possible release of emergency oil reserves
The U.S. and other G7 countries are discussing releasing strategic oil reserves to increase supply if prices keep rising.
How it helps:
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Governments sell oil from stockpiles
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More supply → lower prices (at least temporarily)
3. Considering easing sanctions on some oil producers
Reports indicate the administration is considering easing certain sanctions (including on Russian oil) to increase global supply.
Effect:
More oil available in the global market → downward pressure on prices.
4. Diplomatic pressure and negotiations
The administration is also involved in diplomatic talks related to the conflict and global oil flows. Even signals of de-escalation can move prices quickly because traders price in future supply expectations.
Reality check:
3.1 Is there any evidence of voter fraud in 2020 election in Georgia?
Here’s what reputable official investigations and fact-checks say about alleged voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia:
Official Findings and Investigations
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No evidence of widespread or outcome-changing fraud has been found.
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Multiple official investigations, recounts, audits, and a grand jury all concluded that there was no evidence of voter fraud that would have altered the outcome of the election in Georgia.
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A Georgia State Election Board investigation largely cleared allegations about supposed “ballot suitcase” issues in Fulton County and found no evidence of fraud or conspiracy.
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Georgia officials found thousands of uncounted ballots in one county due to human error in uploading memory cards — not fraud.
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A Fulton County grand jury heard months of evidence and concluded no widespread fraud occurred that could have changed the election result, though it discussed possible perjury by some witnesses.
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Multiple recounts in Georgia (including a full hand recount) confirmed Joe Biden’s narrow victory, and officials stated they did not find evidence of fraud in those counts.
Mr. Trump apparently thinks he can convince the population that it's true by looking mad when he says it, and pounding the table on other occasions. It only works on 8 year olds. Again, get lost Mr. Trump.
3.2 How the Iran War Is Choking Off the World’s Oil and Gas
In the previous issue we said the Supreme Court decision to declare Trump's tariffs illegal would bring positive changes for average Americans. That was before he attacked Iran. Now that he has done that, things change.
The Straight of Hormuz normally passes about 80 crude / LNG ships on average daily. The Iranian war “Is a de facto closure,” said Dan Pickering, chief investment officer of Pickering Energy Partners, a Houston financial services firm. “You’ve got a significant number of vessels on either side of the strait but no one is willing to go through.” Only two oil or gas tankers were able to travel through straights.
Oil prices have risen 12% since the fighting began, and probably more by the time you read this. Crude was trading Tuesday at $81 a barrel (up from ~$60, +33%), with natural gas prices rising in Europe and in Asia. You are likely to see it in your heating and gas bill including gasoline. It's too bad Trump had downed all of those Renewable Energy projects. He removed funding from four East coast wind projects: (Ref)
3.3 Does GOP Economic Policies Create Jobs?
Tax breaks for the rich does not create jobs. GOP creates jobs by
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CapEx Spending by Corporations (~30% of corp. tax break)
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increasing the Defense budget,
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oil drilling on both coasts,
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infrastructure spending.
None of those things are related to tax break for 1%. The only part of corporate tax breaks that creates jobs is the Capital Expenditure part (CapEx). In order to be deductible, it's typically around 30% (in the past) of the entire GOP tax break. The CapEx category consists of things that companies buy to make their products like software, tooling, factories, etc. One thing the GOP always misses is: Corporations do not hire because they have more money, they hire when they have more demand for their products. That demand is driven by consumers when they buy things!
3.4 Is Iran War Worth It?
War typically brings higher prices by causing negative supply shocks, destroying capital infrastructure, and prompting governments to print more currency, leading to an average inflation increase of about 15 percentage points over five years. This one is no different. Recent conflicts, such as the 2026 Iran conflict, have driven oil prices up due to supply disruptions in key shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. (Fox Baltimore)
Key Impacts of War on Prices:
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Energy and Goods Surge: Wars often target energy infrastructure, resulting in immediate surges in oil and gas prices.
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Inflationary Pressure: Historical examples include WWI, where inflation exceeded 30%, and WWII, with 10-15% inflation, driven by increased production demands and borrowing.
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Supply Chain Disruptions: Conflict reduces economic output, breaks supply chains, and destroys machinery and buildings, resulting in overall economic instability.
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Household Costs: Increased military spending and debt financing often lead to long-term inflation that erodes purchasing power and raises household costs for years. Fox Baltimore