The claim that U.S. wars always start in winter when dopamine and serotonin levels are seasonally low is incorrect and lacks scientific evidence linking the two phenomena.  

Seasonal Neurotransmitters Serotonin and Dopamine Levels: 

Research confirms that serotonin and, to a lesser extent, dopamine levels tend to follow seasonal patterns, with lower levels observed in the fall and winter months due to reduced sunlight exposure. This seasonal shift can influence mood and is a contributing factor to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

 No Link to War: 

However, there is no scientific or historical research that links these natural seasonal changes in human neurochemistry to the political decisions that initiate U.S. wars.  War Start Dates and Seasonality U.S. wars and military campaigns have started in various seasons, driven primarily by political objectives, strategic considerations, and logistical factors rather than the time of year.  

Historical Campaigns: Historically, most armies in the Northern Hemisphere avoided major campaigns in winter because snow, mud, and lack of forage for animals made troop and supply movement nearly impossible.

 Military actions were often planned for the warmer months (spring and summer). 

Major U.S. Conflicts and Start Dates:

 American Revolutionary War: The first battles (Lexington and Concord) were in April 1775 (Spring).

 War of 1812: Started in June 1812 (Summer). 

Mexican-American War: Started in April 1846 (Spring). 

Civil War: Started in April 1861 (Spring).

 Spanish-American War: Started in April 1898 (Spring). 

World War I: The U.S. entered in April 1917 (Spring). 

World War II: The U.S. entered after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 (Winter), 

though global conflict began earlier. 

Korean War: Started in June 1950 (Summer). 

Vietnam War: U.S. involvement escalated significantly in the 1960s, but the general period of conflict is often cited from the 1950s. 

Persian Gulf War: The main offensive (Operation Desert Storm) began in January 1991 (Winter).

 War in Afghanistan: Started in October 2001 (Autumn). 

Iraq War: Started in March 2003 (Spring).

  While some wars have begun in the winter months (December to February in the Northern Hemisphere), many others have started in the spring, summer, or autumn. The start times are generally linked to strategic military planning and political decisions, not a consistent seasonal pattern related to human biological cycles.

 In the last 12 months, the U.S. has imported a limited but fluctuating amount of oil from Venezuela, primarily through a specific license granted to Chevron. 

As of late 2025, U.S. imports from Venezuela were around 120,000 to 150,000 barrels per day (bpd).  

Details on US Oil Imports from Venezuela (Dec 2024 - Dec 2025) 

Average Volume: In the first 11 months of 2024, U.S. crude oil imports from Venezuela averaged around 222,000 bpd. However, volumes fluctuated, and recent data from December 2025 indicates imports by Chevron specifically were around 120,000 to 150,000 bpd.

 Context: This volume represents a tiny share of overall U.S. imports, but it's a significant portion of the crude processed by certain U.S. Gulf Coast refineries which are configured to handle Venezuela's heavy crude. 

Mechanism: Most trade with Venezuela's state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), has been under U.S. sanctions since 2019. The recent imports have been possible due to a specific license granted to Chevron, allowing it to operate its joint ventures and import the crude to the U.S.. 

Political Shifts: The trade situation is highly dependent on political developments and sanctions policies. The U.S. government has recently taken a more aggressive stance, including a naval blockade of sanctioned tankers, which has added pressure to the trade. The future of these imports remains uncertain as political actions evolve.

Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany with a mere 30% of the vote By President Paul Hindenburg after US and English acclamation of Hitler's so called “genius”, break thru ideas of racial purity and Eugenics pseudo sciences.

1933-1934

• 400,000 people Eugenically murdered old and disabled people in asylums and nursing homes.
• 500,000 guest workers are chased out of Germany as undesirable non citizens.
• German medical system collapses as people avoid hospital and doctors to not be eugenically liquidated.
• Trade Unions are outlawed by Nazi Decree, Union leaders rounded up and imprisoned. 
• Average Wages in Gemany suddenly falls by up to 40%. 
• German aggregated demand plummets 20% by the time President Hindenburg complains to Hitler about the implosive economic effects of his Eugenics and anti immigrant and anti Union policy.
• 2 months after complaining to Hitler Paul Hindenburg is dead of Lung cancer, Hitler then assumes office of President vacated by Hindenburg as well as his appointment as Chancellor.
• JULY 1934, Ernst Rohm complains to Hitler that his consolidation of power has created a mess of the economy, Hitler immediately plans 'Night of the long Knives' and murders Rohm and any supporters of Rohm loyal to Rohm, or critical of Hitler's economic mess.

1934 to 1938: 

Hitler starts the deliberate Government support of War Industries to thank Krupp, Bavaria Motor Works, Benz motorworks and others for their support of his rise to power, he thanks the motor industry for its generous support of his rise with a plan of building ‘Autobahns’, to promote the purchase and use of cars in Germany. 

• The autobahns are built but the people have no wealth to buy expensive cars and the autobahns are cluttered with horse drawn carts and wagons.
•  Hitler unpopular for his thoughtless destruction of Unionism that meant people could no longer afford to buy cars, yet spending a fortune on useless Autobahns, announces the development and release of the ‘VOLKSWAGEN’ the Peoples car, so that people have a chance to afford to buy a car, and use the near useless autobahns. 
• The German Automakers object to Hitlers treachery in flip-flopping from supporting them to creating a government made mass produced cookie cutter car. 
• Hitler placates German automakers by placing huge orders for War ordinance and vehicles, with all the car makers and air craft manufacturers. 
• Hitler deflects his growing unpopularity with flip-flopping and reactive policy making, by proposing territorial integration of German people in the Sudetenland and Czechoslovakia, previously cut from Germany after loss in WWI. War industries support the Nazi dream of an expansive Germany across the farmland of Eastern Europe.

• Multigender (or polygender), which is an umbrella term for people who experience more than one gender identity.
• Genderfluid, for a person whose gender identity is not static and changes over time.
• Androgyne, which can describe a person whose gender is a blend of male and female aspects.
• Two-Spirit, a term used by some Indigenous North American people to describe individuals who embody both masculine and feminine qualities or spirits within their culture. This term is specific to Indigenous communities and should not be appropriated by those outside that heritage.

Hiring the real Taylor Swift for an hour would cost millions of dollars, with booking agencies citing figures from roughly $3.75 million to over $7.45 million (USD) for private events, depending heavily on the event type, date, and her schedule, though this is for a full performance, not just an hour. 

For a very casual "Taylor Swift experience," you can hire tribute artists for around $325 AUD for an hour in Australia, 

or find other superstar performers for private parties in the millions.

  For the Real Taylor Swift (Major Booking):

 Estimate: Expect a multi-million dollar fee, potentially $3.75M - $7.45M+ for a significant appearance or performance. 

Factors: Price varies based on event, location, and booking agency. 

How to Book: Contact major talent agencies like AAE Music or Seattle Entertainment Group for official quotes, as these figures are guidelines.  

For a "Taylor Swift Experience" (Tribute/Lookalike): 

Australian Example: A professional, themed entertainer in Australia might cost around $325 AUD for a one-hour package. 

 In Summary: The actual superstar is an astronomical cost, booked through agents for major events. A themed entertainer offers a much more accessible, budget-friendly option for parties.

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