Saturday, March 9, 2019

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 3-9, 2019

MARCH 9 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BARBIE’S DEBUT.
MARCH 10 BEGINS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.😎
MARCH 15 IS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION.
MARCH 14 IS PI DAY.
MARCH 15 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE ANT 🐜 AND THE AARDVARK CARTOONS.
BLACKBERRY DEVICES CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌎RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The latest in the Venezuela Crisis. But how long can Nicolas Maduro remain President??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Another possible suspect in the murder of reporter Jamal Khashoggi???
*So, just how bad IS the world trade deficit??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Pope Francis has announced scholarly access to the Vatican archives will be expanded next year.
*Guess what archaeologists found???

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.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Professional hockey legend Ted Lindsay has passed away.
*Actor Luke Perry (Beverly Hills 90210, Riverdale) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Professional wrestler King Kong Bundy (Christopher Allan Pallies) is no longer with us.
*Bassist Mike Grose of Queen has passed away.
*Professional magician Marshall Brodien (Wizzo the Wizard on Bozo) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*With a new budget in place for the foreseeable fiscal future, since it had no funds to start construction, President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”.
*There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this.
*Could Trump be facing an impeachment vote over his “border wall national emergency”???
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to discuss the costs of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of two detainee minors, let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
TARIFF TALK…
*So, just how bad IS the trade deficit??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
POLITICALLY…
*The New Yorker explores the Trump-Fox News connection, and an independent look at what it means. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Do they still count???
*“So I’m fired, but I never officially worked for you?”
*Whether or not a President should curse in public, there will always be people fact checking him. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*As many speculate on when Robert Mueller might conclude his investigation into Russia’s possible interference in the 2016 Presidential election and release his findings, Donald Trump is proclaiming his innocence and that Mueller’s work is “illegal”.
*Regardless of what happens to the President, Housing and Urban Development Director Ben Carson says he will be leaving at the end of Trump’s first term.
*Former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker didn’t wait, leaving March 2; while Federal Food And Drug Commissioner Scott Gottlieb will be leaving soon. And why did White House Communications Chief Bill Shine suddenly quit??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Another possible suspect in the murder of reporter Jamal Khashoggi???
*How come the President only invites male sports champions to the White House???
THE BUDGET BATTLE…
*While the government is operational (for now) Trump’s new budget proposal cuts domestic spending in favor of defense.
MEANWHILE…
*Mueller’s isn’t the only investigation President Trump is worried about.
*It’s apparently getting harder for Republicans to defend Trump’s actions, but they also will not consider election reform. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
*“I’ll take Class Acts for $2000 Alex Trebek.”
*Paul Manafort’s sentence.
*Hillary Clinton has announced she will NOT seek the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination. Yet the field keeps growing. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Have you ever wondered how the slaves felt???
*Why are 21 horses dead???
*Family Dollar may close up to 400 stores!
*Free Comic Book Day 2019 is scheduled for May 4 at participating retailers.
*The CW’s Arrow will end this coming fall.
😁AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*ALWAYS read the fine print!

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