Some facts on gas and inflation

 Some facts!

Gas prices 2022:

Average $3.95, peak $5.01.

Gas prices 2025:

Average $3.10 , peak $3.24.

Inflation 2022:

9.01% the highest, eased in September to 8.2%.

Inflation 2025:

2.7%.

Next week we return to normalcy

After waiting for almost eight months, we finally return to the healthy portion of the year next week. We get to move the clock back to normal and healthy Standard Time, and have the forced hour we lose of daily sleep back and restored. We will be closer to True Solar Time and optimization of our Circadian Rythm.

The United States seems to be a socialist country

I recently told someone that the United States is the best socialist country in the world. Of course, another friend originally told me before I ever said it. I will explain.

If one loses their job and medical insurance in the United States, they can get unemployment and medicaid, and more. All free of charge! It's no wonder why everyone wants to come here. Try losing your job in Mexico, or in any another real capitalist country and see what happens. I will stop here. TTYL!

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

When some are joking about Macron needing to come up with a two-state solution, it's a high possibility that things are getting out of control in Paris. 

Who is the real threat to the United States?

Who is the real threat to the United States? Neither Russia nor China are it, although they have the potential to be it. All other global representatives, such as terrorists, can do harm, but it would be minimal. The real eminent danger is the enemy from within. Who is that specifically? Mostly, those who wish to transform the United States into another country different from what the founding fathers established when the United States Constitution was adopted as the law of the land.

Cuba prediction

Cuba is a huge threat. They are the ones who have promoted the idea that they aren't. Most Americans have taken the bait. Anyhow, if nothing is done, the regret will also be huge.

Is the issue really stop changing clocks?

Is the issue really stop changing clocks? This is the question I have asked the White House. I will assume the answer is yes, but permanent DST is the wrong solution.

Put the clocks back permanently on normal and healthy Standard Time in November, and never change clocks again. Some of us who wakeup at 4:30 am are really getting up at 3:30 am on this DST (dumb stupid time). Circadian Rythm disorder is a real and unhealthy thing.

Altering DNA (CRISPR)

The primary and most widely used method for altering DNA is CRISPR gene editing, a precise technology that functions like a molecular "find and replace" tool for the genetic code. [1, 2]

 

How CRISPR Works

 

• Guide RNA: Scientists program a short piece of RNA with the exact "address" or sequence of the target DNA they want to change.
• Cas9 Enzyme: This protein acts as molecular scissors to attach to the target site and cut through the DNA strands.
• Cellular Repair: The cell detects the broken DNA and triggers its natural repair process to fix the gap. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

Types of DNA Repair and Modification

 

• Disruption (NHEJ): The cell mends the cut without a template, often introducing a small deletion that turns a faulty gene off.
• Insertion or Correction (HDR): Scientists supply a new DNA template alongside the scissors, allowing the cell to copy and paste a healthy sequence into the genome.
• Base Editing: A newer variation chemically changes one single DNA letter to another without cutting the double-stranded helix. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

Other Methods

 

• Older Nucleases: Tools like Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZFNs) and TALENs were used before CRISPR to make targeted cuts, though they are harder to design and more expensive.
• Viral Vectors: Viruses are often modified and used as delivery trucks to carry healthy genes into human cells during gene therapy. [1, 2]

 

Source and references:

AI Google

Genome editing - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPDb8tqgfjY&t=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pp17E4E-O8&t=10

 

On property taxes

Many have reasons for voting to abolish property taxes. One can be certain that even if one doesn't own property, a landlord will raise rent in order to pay the tax. So, it affects everyone, regardless.

Some also believe that one should not have to pay taxes if their mortgage has been paid off. If one really thinks about it, it seems like extortion, but if one allows something to happen, it will continue to occur. 

One can always believe that taxes are important for infrastructure and for many social benefits. However, quite often that money is used fraudulently and misused in wasteful ways with no benefit to citizens, but only for the bad administrators to gain wealth. Drain the widespread swamp!

Why a narcissistic person plays the victim

Narcissistic people play the victim to escape blame, control situations, and gain sympathy when their behavior is challenged. [1, 2]

Why Narcissists Play the Victim

Avoiding Accountability: Shifting into the victim role lets them deflect responsibility and dodge the consequences of their mistakes. [1]

Eliciting Sympathy: Portraying themselves as wounded or unfairly treated manipulates others into offering emotional support and defense. [1, 2]

Maintaining Control: Playing the aggrieved party reverses the power dynamic, making the actual victim feel guilty or responsible. [1, 2]

Protecting the Ego: Because they cannot handle shame or criticism, turning themselves into the injured party preserves their fragile self-image. [1, 2]

How the Behavior Appears

Blame-Shifting: They accuse others of doing the exact things they are guilty of doing.

Exaggerating Past Hardships: They use historical grievances to excuse current wrongdoing.

Flipping the Narrative: When confronted with facts, they claim they are the ones being attacked or abused. [1, 2, 3]

Reference and source:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parenting/202102/narcissism-and-the-hero-and-victim-complex

Recent thought on kids today

Recently, I heard someone say something with relevance to kids and the focus on history taught today. The person said, young people these days think there are only two kinds of people. There are oppressors, and those who are oppressed. Why so? They learn about Hitler. They are taught slavery. And they learn about civil rights.

I will stop here to allow everyone to ponder.