Saturday, September 21, 2019

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2019

SEPTEMBER 21 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE. ๐Ÿ•Š
๐Ÿ•Š Why can’t we have peace EVERY day??? ๐Ÿ•Š
SEPTEMBER 22 BEGINS "BANNED BOOKS WEEK"
TO FIGHT LITERARY CENSORSHIP.
SEPTEMBER 23 IS THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX.
SEPTEMBER 27 IS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF
STEVE ALLEN HOSTING THE VERY FIRST TONIGHT SHOW.



AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Who attacked Saudi refineries??? The United States will support its allies once identity of the enemy is confirmed. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Though the Brexit deadline is looming, its future remains uncertain, as the Prime Minister’s methods are examined by the British Supreme Court. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Twitter does “police” itself when needed.
*The United States has decided to withhold aid money to Afghanistan, due to that country’s internal problems.
*“Take them or we’re going to let them go at your borders.”—US President Donald Trump.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*You’re never too young to care.
*NOBODY was responsible for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster???
*Protesting FOR climate change!

THE LATEST FROM/ON IRAN...
*More sanctions via the United States, and a response to same. (There are 2/TWO 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.

๐Ÿ˜ขPASSING PARADE…๐Ÿ˜ข
*The innocent victims in the South Carolina shooting September 21.
*The victims of Tropical Storm Imelda.
*Ric Ocasek of The Cars has passed away.
*Singer/actress Phyllis Newman (Mannequin, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, One Life To Live) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Journalist Paul Ingrassia (The Wall Street Journal, Reuters) is no longer with us.
*Political journalist Cokie Roberts has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*With families being separated upon apprehension, President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”. There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this.
*Homeland hate???
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 FOUR detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
POLITICALLY…
*Will Trump face impeachment???
*The United States has decided to withhold aid money to Afghanistan, due to that country’s internal problems.
*What will Trump say to the United Nations in his upcoming address???
*President Trump defends Brett Kavanaugh, who is also supported by one lady Senator. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*New York still wants to see Trump’s tax returns, but he’s counter suing to keep them unrevealed on TWO coasts! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Trump MUST testify in one law suit, even if it’s by video.
*California (for) is suing the Trump Administration, which is against pollution limitations.
*Trump STILL wants the Obamas investigated!
*A new whistle blower in the administration, and Trump's opinion/reaction on same. "It's a witch hunt!" (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Will Trump shape the Federal judiciary to his liking???
*Robert O’Brien is Trump’s new National Security Adviser.
*A new “skid row”???
THE BUDGET BATTLE…
*More money for the wall! No matter what. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE…
*There might be some money for election security after all.
*ANOTHER Republican leaves the party!
*Bill de Blasio is out of the competition for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination.
ELSEWHERE…
*The United States Military is ready, but for what???
*Rudy Guiliani guilty???
*Perdue Pharma is settling law suits during bankruptcy proceedings.
*Not a good place for THAT flag.
*What a xenophobic thing to do.
*NOT the fireworks they were expecting.
*Out before the first episode!
*September 27 marks the 55th anniversary of the Warren Commission declaring that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John F. Kennedy, although many disagree with their conclusion to this day.
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Humans invaded Area 51!
*No more e-cigarettes at Walmart.

Although our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen was suspended when Blogger updated its gadgets, we have ADDED a new TRANSLATE feature in the upper right hand corner!

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