Makes sense, though remember - one benefit of adding at least some text is that more people will be able to find you organically from normal Google searches. It will help connect readers who are searching for content like yours, with you. Google can only read your text, not your voice. SEO 101 :)

There has been some speculation that Trump will blame the virus response on Pence and use it as an excuse to dump him and make Nikki Haley his running mate.

Is there any one crowdfunding platform you'd recommend over the others? Or are some better for some companies, and other platforms better for others?

You are behind the times. The aid was renegotiated under Obama. The amount of aid was increased but the catch was 100% of it had to be spent in the US. Bibi acquiesced.

It is worth noting that 100% of the aid to Israel needs to be spent in the US. So it's actually quite beneficial to the US economy, in particular the defense industry. Plus Israeli is an important ally and at the forefront of the war against terror.

I would think that with all the rising tensions in the middle east, the price of oil will only go up!

I'll agree with that. I've had so many similar situations! It's like these companies make it impossible for the real owner to get access, and yet crooks seem to have no trouble.

When are things in Middle East not "dicey?"

What about Hanukah Harry ETFs?

The world is a better place with Jeremy Corbyn's loss.