Diatomaceou Warth

 I had  lung problems due to diatomaceous earth. That is used for certain insect infestations, and I suppose it can be effective. 

The problem is that it can cause lung irritation. If you have an underlying lung issue, the problems it causes can be severe. We used it, not realizing the problems. We cleaned it up, but the stuff is insidious.

 Even after thorough cleaning, it was still in the carpet and invisibly in the air. I breathed the stuff for two months with my breathing getting progressively worse until I was hospitalized. 

Even after having the carpet professionally cleaned, I know it is still present, albeit to a lesser degree. I am having the carpeting replaced with hard flooring, and the room intensely cleaned, ceiling, walls, everything. 

It is seriously nasty stuff, and that is no joke. Do yourself a favor and do not ever use diatomaceous earth.

Gaza

 I see people who are very down on Biden about what is happening in Gaza. I hate what Netanyahu is doing there, but when Biden pressured Bibi to halt the fighting, Netanyahu basically gave Biden the finger. 

Yes, we have supplied weapons to Israel, which is something we've done since the 1960s. As it stands, Biden has publicly criticized Israeli actions and allowed the UN Security Council to call for an immediate ceasefire. 

I have no issue with Israel defending itself against Hamas and retaliating for what Hamas did. Israel's response however has been disproportionate, and they need to stop their attacks, which are too often killing civilians, women, & children.