So, the Strait of Hormuz is acting up again. Surprise, surprise. Iran's playing games (again), tankers are stuck, and the price of freedom… err, oil… is going through the roof. U.S. crude jumped 6.4% to almost 88 bucks a barrel. Brent crude? Up 6.5% to over 96. Thanks, guys.

Remember when everyone said energy independence was dumb? Well, here we are. Relying on a region that's about as stable as a TikTok influencer's mental state. Turns out, maybe not having to beg dictators for oil wasn't such a bad idea after all. Who knew?

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is having a field day, because, you know, Wall Street always wins. While you're shelling out extra cash at the pump, some suits are raking it in. It's the circle of life, CHUD edition.

This whole situation is basically a masterclass in how not to conduct foreign policy. We've been messing around in the Middle East for decades, and what have we got to show for it? Higher gas prices and endless wars. Winning!

The "experts" are saying this could get worse. No duh. Anyone with half a brain can see that. The question is, how much are we willing to pay to keep this charade going? And by “we,” I mean you, the average American schlub trying to make ends meet.

Meanwhile, the elites are lecturing us about climate change while flying private jets and pushing for policies that make energy more expensive. Real helpful, guys. Maybe if they actually lived in the real world, they'd understand why people are a little skeptical.

So, what's the solution? Drill, baby, drill. Unleash American energy. Stop apologizing for our prosperity. And maybe, just maybe, tell Iran to knock it off. But hey, what do I know? I'm just a CHUD screaming into the void.

Don't forget the Great Reset is happening and that is why it seems like politicians don't actually care about the common citizen or fixing problems. They want you to use electric cars, eat bugs and live in pods. Don't let it happen.

And remember, folks, “Orange Man Bad” got us energy independence. Think about that while you're filling up your tank.