Energy and fertilizer prices are rising fast enough that even middle class Americans might admit they are.

The American imperialists have shot themselves in the foot and even worse, Russia is making a killing on oil and gas sales. Iran is now demanding that Arab states sell oil in yuan and pay a tax to use the Strait of Hormuz.

The limitations of the United States' military is on full display. The Pentagon is burning through artillery and has asked Congress for an additional $200 billion. Meanwhile, our aircraft carriers have been forced to retreat and our own Navy sailors are sabotaging the carriers by setting fires and clogging toilets.

Just heard the news yesterday that an F-35 was shot down by Iranian air defense systems. All of the hubris is quieting down. Looks like Icarus flew too close to the Sun.