Saturday, November 22, 2025

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: NOVEMBER 16-22, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

NOVEMBER IS MANATEE AWARENESS MONTH
AND NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.
NOVEMBER 22 IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE MAN OF LA MANCHA’S STAGE DEBUT.
NOVEMBER 22 IS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOY STORY 1.
NOVEMBER 23 IS FIBONACCI DAY.
NOVEMBER 26 IS INDIA’S CONSTITUTION DAY.
NOVEMBER 27 IS THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS VERSION OF THE MARK OF ZORRO.
NOVEMBER 29 IS ALBANIA’S LIBERATION DAY.
DECEMBER 1 IS WORLD AIDS AWARENESS DAY, ROMANIA’S GREAT REUNION DAY AND ANTARCTICA DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of November 22, 2025. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Trump/Republican regime has proposed a new plan to end the war between Russia and the Ukraine.  However it favors Russia as the Ukraine faces a Thanksgiving deadline to accept it. Yet now US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies anyone in America authored the proposal. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*November is Manatee Awareness Month.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost to war.  
*Musician, songwriter and producer Garry “Jellybean” Johnson (The Time, other acts) has passed away.
*Former professional baseball⚾ players Randy Jones and Bart Shirley are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Former professional football🏈 player Randy Burke has passed away.
*Singer, songwriter, musician, engineer, producer Walt Aldridge (The Shooters, other acts) is no longer with us.
*Actor/Stuntman Carl Ciarfalio (many films between 1979-2025) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…


NOVEMBER 27 IS THANKSGIVING WITHIN THE US.

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINION

*The Trump/Republican regime has proposed a new plan to end the war between Russia and the Ukraine. However it favors Russia as the Ukraine faces a Thanksgiving deadline to accept it. Yet now the Secretary of State denies anyone in America authored the proposal. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
*"What affordability crisis?"—The Trump/Republican regime.
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*All charges against Marimar Martinez have been dropped after new evidence shows a different story than what ICE Agents reported.
FACT BASED OPINION
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
*The Federal Government may be reopened, but many could still lose their SNAP/Food Card benefits!
*After Democrats told the military they didn't have to obey illegal orders, Trump now allegedly wants those same Democrats executed! The Democrats respond as they maintain their position. One has reportedly experienced a bomb threat since. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*The latest on the Trump/Republican regime's battle over FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
OPINION VERSUS FACT
THE BALLROOM BLITZ...
FACT BASED OPINION
ALSO…
*Analysis: Trump and pardons.
CITY SEIZURES…
*
NOTE: Washington, DC is the only city the Trump/Republican regime has any official authority to act within. The rest are questionable, at best.
THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…
*The Trump/Republican regime is now suing California to prevent their pro Democrat redistricting plans to offset Texas' pro-Republican gerrymandering.
NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION...
FACT BASED OPINION
FACT BASED OPINION
*Now Trump WANTS the Epstein files released??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The House of Representatives passed the release measure November 18 in a record 427-1 vote.
*The Senate passed the release measure later that same night.
*Trump didn't sign the release bill until November 19, but the Department of Justice still has 30/THIRTY days to honor the act.
*Analysis: Is Trump within the Epstein Files??? His brother says "Yes". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Analysis: One victim's story.
*Analysis: What happens now???
*Opinion: The Republicans seem not be be worried about Epstein, but are still trying to protect Trump. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Other assorted opinions from Senator Chris Murphy, the GOP, Trump's niece Mary, (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
FACT BASED OPINION
MEDICAL NEWS…
POSSIBLE TRANSLATIONS
DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…
*Trump versus Late Show host Seth Meyers continues, but this time over a rerun.
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*Speculation: What really is the current status of women in America??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
🛑STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!
✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
FACT BASED OPINION
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*The House and the Senate both passed the Release Jeffery Epstein Files bill in record time November 18. Trump didn't sign the release bill until November 19, but the Department of Justice still has 30/THIRTY days to honor the act. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*After Democrats told the military they didn't have to obey illegal orders, Trump now allegedly wants those same Democrats executed! The Democrats respond as they maintain their position. One has reportedly experienced a bomb threat since. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
😁AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.
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THE PUZZLE CORNER: NOVEMBER 22, 2025

 😎FUN FACT
Made just for the holiday season, Ginger Bread flavored Doritos are available only in the United Kingdom until the end of the 2025.

BEFORE AND AFTER
Two separate items share at least one word, and so can be combined to create something new. Based upon the clue below, do you know what the new thing is?
A Stooge pilots the Spruce Goose.

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can you make out of the letters in THANKSGIVING?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the November 15, 2025 Puzzle Corner.

AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS
Who do we know Alfredo Arnold Cocozza better as?
The tenor/actor Mario Lanza.

COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
And yes, we know Subsets 1 and 2 contain a list of first names.
01. {Eric, Terry, John, Michael, Graham and Terry} = Are the founding members of Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
02. {Dave, Bruce, Kevin, Mark and Scott} = Are the founding members of The Kids In The Hall.
03. {Subsets 1 and 2} = Comedy Groups.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025

SUNDAY FUNNIES: CATTY CELEBRITY CITINGS, NOVEMBER 2025

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!
It's that time again!
As usual, an actual quote from a real person past or present will be followed by a witty comment from meow.
Ready?

"By three methods we may learn wisdom. First by reflection, which is the noblest. Second by imitation, which is the easiest. And third by experience, which is the bitterest."~~Confucius.
Life may be difficult at times, but it sure beats the alternative.

"Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."~~Famous author Mark Twain.
I hate fighting a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent.

"The problem is people are being hated when they are real and loved when they are fake."~~Reggae artist Bob Marley.
To thy own self be true.

"Politicians should wear sponsor jackets like NASCAR drivers. Then we would know who owns them."~~Famous comedian/actor Robin Williams.
Some really do, but wouldn't it be nice if ALL politicians actually worked for the people they claim to represent?

"Be ruthless to systems and kind to people."~~ Political commentator Michael Brooks. 
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
If it is broke, find out why and try to make sure it doesn't happen again when you do fix it.

"Common sense is not so common."~~Voltaire: famous writer, philosopher and historian.
Purrsonally, I've always believed that the higher you go up the ladder of success, the less clear of where you've been becomes.

"Show respect even to people who don't deserve it. Not as a reflection of their character, but as a reflection  of yours."~~Voice actor Dave Willis.
"Do unto others as you would have them do to you."~~Accredited to Jesus.
Everyone should be nice to the people you meet on your way up in life,  because they're probably the same people you'll meet on your way down too.

So on that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—PDK.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: NOVEMBER 9-15, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

NOVEMBER IS MANATEE AWARENESS MONTH
AND NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.
NOVEMBER 16 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF CASPAR
DEBUTING AS/IN THE FRIENDLY GHOST.
NOVEMBER 19 IS WORLD TOILET/LOO DAY.
NOVEMBER 21 IS WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY.
NOVEMBER 21 IS THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SILENT VERSION
OF THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS.
NOVEMBER 22 IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE MAN OF LA MANCHA’S STAGE DEBUT.
NOVEMBER 22 IS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOY STORY 1.
NOVEMBER 23 IS FIBONACCI DAY.
NOVEMBER 26 IS INDIA’S CONSTITUTION DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of November 15, 2025. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???
*November 20 is the 405th anniversary of Peregrine White, the first child of the new world, being born aboard Mayflower.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*So Israel resumes its attacks, violating the tentative cease fire.


THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

FACTS!
🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*Besides increasing efforts to protect (rain) forests, the ongoing effort to reduce carbon emissions and other contributing pollutants continues.
*November is Manatee Awareness Month.


🌌SPACE NEWS...
AMAZING!
*A probe is on its way to study Mars' magnetosphere. But of more importance: the bottom half of the carrier rocket returned safely to the launch pad instead of having an ocean splashdown!
*November 17 is the 55th anniversary of Lunokhod 1, a Soviet robotic probe, landing on the moon.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost to war. 
* Hall of Fame professional basketball🏀 player turned coach Lenny Wilkens has passed away.
*Former NFL🏈 Commissioner Paul Tagliabue is no longer with  us.
*Former professional basketball🏀 player turned coach Michael Ray Richardson has passed away.
*Actress Sally Kirkland (many roles from 1962-2025) has taken her last bow on life's stage.
*College football🏈 coach John Beam, who was also featured on the Netflix documentary Last Chance U, has passed away.
*Writer/producer Dan McGrath (many TV comedies from 1983-2025) is no longer with us.
*Singer/songwriter Todd Snider (♫I Can’t Complain♫, more) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…


WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
*
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
*There are differing opinions on inflation. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*The Student Visa rules may change soon and other pending Visa restrictions. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: What next???
FACT BASED OPINION
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
*A Federal Judge has stayed the Trump/Republican regime's attempt to cut Federal funding to the University of California, for now.
THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN…
BEFORE THE RESOLUTION...
*Trump allegedly worked overtime at the White House before going to Mar-A-Lago. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Both Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened air traffic controllers. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
THE RESOLUTION...
*Mike Johnson had to get the House of Representatives back in session and finally swore in Adelita Grijalva of Arizona before voting on the measure could occur. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
AFTER THE RESOLUTION...
*Trump signed the new budget into law, keeping the Federal Government open and funded until the end of January 2026.
*However it may take a bit to get some portions completely back up and running again.
*Even with the Government reopened, everyone may have to reapply for SNAP/food benefits with many may no longer being eligible under new Trump/Republican regime rules. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Analysis: What it all means.
*Opinions from Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and other Democrats. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: After all is said and done, did the Democrats actually win???
*Speculation: So what happens next???
THE BALLROOM BLITZ...
*The projected costs if Trump officially returns the Department of Defense to its former Department of War name.
ALSO…
THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…
NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.
ONCE UPON A TIME...
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
*Now officially sworn into the House of Representatives, Adelita Grijalva of Arizona has added her name to the demand for the Epstein files to go public.
*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
MEDICAL NEWS…
DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*Opinion: Why Federal Judge Mark L. Wilson has decided to retire. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*Former President Barack Obama is NOT collecting any royalties from Obama Care/aka The Affordable Care Act.
TRUMP'S LATEST OPINIONS
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Mike Johnson finally called the House back into session November 12 and swore in new Representative Adelita Grijalva of Arizona.
ELSEWHERE…
😁AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.
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