Sunday, July 26, 2020

SUNDAY FUNNIES: DON'T WORRY DAY REDUX, Part 2 of 3

Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here!
Now last week, my co-host Waxy Dragon decided to attempt reviving Don't Worry Day.๐Ÿ˜Š
This is something The Free Choice E-zine tried to establish on August 2, 2009 without any success.
The concept was totally sound.
Set aside a day to stop and truly enjoy life without letting the stress and worry get to you.
Something we all need to do at least once a day, especially now with this {censored} pandemic. ๐Ÿ˜ท

Unfortunately the idea didn't take hold.
Guess people were either too busy to pause long enough to stop worrying or liked worrying to begin with.
That last part doesn't really make any sense to me but then again, I still have yet to totally figure out humans and I live in a multi-generational family of them. ๐Ÿ˜‰

So it looks like we're gonna try it again next Sunday.
Wish Waxy would have consulted with me first.
Either that, or I'm jealous she thought of the idea first and I didn't.
In any event, how about some warm up jokes to get ready for next weekend...

Don't you wish mosquitoes would crossbreed with lighting bugs?
It's deja view! ๐Ÿ˜‰
Then we could see them coming at us during the night.

Did you hear about the man who used to get heart burn whenever he ate birthday cake?๐ŸŽ‚
Then he realized he was supposed to take the candles off first.๐Ÿ˜ฎ

A noted locksmith had to testify in court recently.
He was the defense's key witness.

True fact. Did you know typing (^^^) gets you a shark on Facebook's system?
Geez, lawyers are everywhere!

I'm sure everyone knows about the famous Marx Brothers of Comedy.
Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Zeppo, and Gummo.
But did you know the brothers had a sister?
Her name was Onyour.
She invented the starting pistol.

And on that note♫, I better get ready to team up with Waxy for next weekend.
Here's hoping it works this time.
Take care. STAY SAFE!๐Ÿ˜ท And please be back here next Sunday as we celebrate Don't Worry Day 2020!๐Ÿ˜Š
Until then,
AtP.

Saturday, July 25, 2020

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 19-25, 2020



BEWARE
HURRICANES
DOUGLAS,
GONZALO,
AND
HANNA!





JULY 25 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF CADDYSHACK 1.๐ŸŒ
JULY 26 IS LIBERIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY AND PARENTS DAY.
JULY 29 IS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARLO & JANIS COMIC STRIP.
AUGUST 1 IS MUSTARD DAY.

AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The World Health Organization watches the latest pandemic concerns in Brazil, Romania, Australia, Africa, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, India, North Korea and South Korea. (There are 11/ELEVEN separate links in this item.)
*Vaccine status.
*Opinion: How the World views the US fighting COVID-19.
*What did Russia send into outer space???
*No more "conversion therapy" in Israel???
*Saturn is at its brightest in the night sky between now and August 9.

THE CHINA CHRONICLES...๐ŸŒ
*Singapore: a Chinese spy against the US???
*The Chinese Consulate in Houston, Texas USA is closed, for now.
*More US action against China???

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES...๐ŸŒ
*It's hotter in the Arctic than it should be!

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…
*Daniel Salas, innocent victim of an intentional home invasion.
*Surfing Champ Derek Ho has passed away.
*Actor Haruma Miura (Attack on Titan) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*TV Producer Daisha Riley (Good Morning America) is no longer with us.
*Television personality Regis Philbin (Live with Regis and..., Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?) has passed away.
*Actor John Saxon (credits too numerous to mention) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Singer/songwriter/musician Peter Green (co-founder of Fleetwood Mac) is no longer with us.

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. But what about the health/safety of all the “detainees”???
*A Federal Judge isn’t happy the Trump Administration isn’t following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals Act. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
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.
THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION…๐Ÿ—น
*Democrats are already wary of interference in the 2020 elections, especially now that it’s possible! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: What will Trump do to win???
*Apparently Trump doesn’t have authorization to use Linkin Park’s music either.
*Will Trump lose Republican support because of the pandemic???
*Will Trump accept election results if he loses???
*A Republican publicly defects to support Joe Biden!
*Other (wealthy) Republicans want Trump out too!
*Opinion: Trump's a tyranist!
*The GOP has finally altered their convention plans because of the pandemic.
*Republicans may be losing in Arizona, but no one needed to resort to arson because of that!
POLITICALLY…
*The Chinese Consulate in Houston, Texas is closed, for now.
*Singapore: a Chinese spy against the US???
*More US action against China???
*Will the numbers be TRULY accurate??? A lot of states are suing because they should be! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“You kneel. Game over.”—Trump.
*Opinion: How smart is Trump???
*Is Trump using his presidency for personal profit???
*Does it still look like Star Trek’s???
SOCIAL INJUSTICE… (originally just George Floyd news)
*"Dear President Trump: DON'T!" (signed, Chicago.)
*Why is there no judicial action in Oregon???
*They tear gassed the MAYOR???
*The power of moms! Let alone dads and Vets! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“I’m in the wrong place?”—Maxine Waters.
*New charges against the “kneer” and his wife.
*Innocent even if found guilty???
*Minnesota limits choke holds!
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19… (separated from the purely political news)
From Facebook
*FOUR MILLION!
*Opinion: How the World views the US fighting COVID-19.
*Vaccine status.
*Where is…???
*Does Trump still believe these???
*Out of the loop???
*Who’s threatening Dr. Fauci and his family???
*“Why are we getting faulty equipment?”—Nursing homes ask FEMA.
*The State of your State, and how fast the virus is spreading there. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*On the wrong course???
*Arizona's taking patients to New Mexico???
*Trump may have somewhat "softened" his position about schools versus the pandemic, but he was never worried about his own children. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Realist or alarmist??? The New York Times talked with Doctor Fauci July 22. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Republicans are fighting over masks in Texas.
*Maybe they should leave medicine to the professionals.
*Time for golf???
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*“You can’t handle the truth!”—Facebook.
*What Doctor Fauci DID say.
*Trump on the pandemic. Is he more serious about it now??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump’s 9-11 based campaign ad.
*There IS a coin shortage!
*How can you “boo” someone who wasn’t there???
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*What will happen to John R. Lewis’ vacant seat???
*The next pandemic relief bill: pay roll tax cut versus reducing unemployment benefits!
*Dissension in the ranks???
ELSEWHERE…
*Who would turn a funeral home into a shooting gallery???
*Twitter is editing itself in regards to Q-Anon posts.
*Delta Airlines’ offer to pilots: pay cut or furlough!
*In bankruptcy, but still paying their executives big $$$!
*“I’ll take New Memoirs for $200, Alex.”
*If professional football does play before a live audience, they must wear masks!
*The Washington Football๐Ÿˆ Team, for now.
*Are you ready for the Seattle Krakens???๐Ÿ’
*Does he or doesn’t he??? ๐ŸŒ
*What is the blue hole off Florida’s coast???
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*You can still attend the 2020 San Diego Comics Con. Sort of.
*Play Ball!SAFELY!

THE PUZZLE CORNER: JULY 25, 2020

๐Ÿ˜ŽFUN FACT
July 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the first Caddyshack ๐ŸŒmovie.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
Who portrayed the gopher in that movie?

FAMOUS FIRSTS๐Ÿฅ‡
What was the very first video game ever played in outer space?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX๐Ÿ“ฆ and discover the results from the July 18, 2020 Puzzle Corner.

LAST WEEK’S FUN FACT WAS...
Thus far Roger Moore has made the most movie appearances as British Secret Agent James Bond but because of the delays between films, current Bond actor Daniel Craig has the longest tenure in the role, to date.

Which led us into doing a themed Puzzle Corner.

NUMBER PLEASE
Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.
How many movies has Roger Moore portrayed James Bond in?
007, ironically.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
Whatever your answer to last week’s NUMBER PLEASE, can you name them all?
In premiere order: Live and Let Die, The Man With The Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, (and) A View To A Kill.

FAMOUS FIRSTS๐Ÿฅ‡
The first Bond novel written by creator Ian Fleming was NOT the basis for the first Bond movie. Can you name both titles?
The first novel was Casino Royale, but the first movie was Dr. No, although Fleming wrote both books.

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, except there are just two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
TRUE OR FALSE: Actor George Lazenby made only one appearance as James Bond.
FALSE! While On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was his only movie, he also made a cameo in character during the 1983 TV movie The Return of the Man From UNCLE: The Fifteen Years Later Affair.

NEXT?
What is the next item(s) in the sequence below?
Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore…
Next would be Timothy Dalton, Pierce Bronsan, and Daniel Craig to complete the list of Bond actors, to date.

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 James Bond Double Feature: Allow to exist until tomorrow?
Live and Let Die Another Day.

GEEZ. One more puzzle, especially if it could have been COMMON BONDS, and we’d have 007!๐Ÿ˜‰

Sunday, July 19, 2020

SUNDAY FUNNIES: DON'T WORRY DAY REDUX, PART 1 of 3

Hello Everybody! Waxy Dragon here!
You know, I've been thinking.
No, I don't have a headache now but anyway...

It has gotten to the point where a lot of stuff have their own days now.
March 14 is Pi Day. 03-14. 3.14, you get the idea.๐›‘
Fans of a galaxy far, far away have decided May 4 is Star Wars Day. You know, May the Fourth (Force) Be With You.
Even us Dragons have our own day!๐Ÿ˜
While we're also part of the Chinese Zodiac, January 16 is Appreciate A Dragon๐Ÿ‰ Day, and I hope you plan to celebrate it next year. (hint, hint!)

But, especially with everything going on lately, what about a "Don't Worry, Be Happy Day"?
Sure, The Free Choice E-zine tried establishing this before with no luck, but now...?
We'll still make it the first Sunday of August, since there really isn't anything going on that month except trying to stay safe๐Ÿ˜ท and not overheat in the hot summer๐ŸŒž weather.
Even though I can find it easily enough on YouTube, I don't really have the right to post the Bobby McFerrin song.
Yet I can post some funny, happy jokes so...

Did you hear about the Klingon who wanted to change his hair color?
He thought "Today is a good day to dye." ๐Ÿ˜‰

A wife asked her husband “What is love?”๐Ÿ’•
He replied, “Love is when you steal my chocolate๐Ÿซ every day, but I still hide it in the same place.” AW!

I recently bought a Prince CD for $20, but partied like it was $19.99.๐Ÿ˜€

I was going to tell a joke about a blunt spear, but I didn’t see the point.

The first five florists I called knew nothing about carpet and tile, and suddenly I’m the idiot.

Owning your "weirdness" is usually the key๐Ÿ”‘ to something breathtaking.

Hope you like the funnies.
It was either this theme or try to joke about that {censored} pandemic again!
In any event, take care and please be back again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!wd.

Saturday, July 18, 2020

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 12-18, 2020






♫WHAT'S
GOING
ON?♫*







JULY MARKS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF
MOSCOW HOSTING A BOYCOTTED (1980) SUMMER OLYMPICS.
JULY 25 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF CADDYSHACK 1.
2020 IS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 3 COLOR (RED, YELLOW, GREEN)
4 WAY STOP LIGHT.๐Ÿšฆ

*MARVIN GAYE AND/OR 4 NON BLONDES.

AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*New pandemic problems arise in AustraliaBrazil, Spain, Romania, Indonesia, Iran, and Japan. (There are 7/SEVEN separate links in this item.)
*Closed borders extended.
*Honoring the victims.
*The United States (President Trump???) doesn’t agree with most of China’s claims in the South Chinese Sea, and wants to hold China “accountable” for Hong Kong. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*It may be a nice idea, but will it work???
*Gabon has a new Prime Minister.
*Twitter was hacked in an attempt to sell fake Bitcoins!
*Have you seen Comet NeoWise???๐ŸŒ 

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.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…๐ŸŒ
*An ARCTIC heat wave???
*PAPER bottles???
*Democratic US Presidential hopeful Joe Biden on climate and ecology.
*Current US President Trump is cutting back more ecology/climate protecting regulations.

๐Ÿ˜ขPASSING PARADE…
*Civil Rights leader/activist John R. Lewis is no longer with us.
*Former professional baseball⚾ players Frank Bolling, Antonio Taylor, and Bill Gilbreth have passed away. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Actress Kelly Preston (Jerry Maguire, Twins, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Singer/songwriter Judy Dyble (member of Fairport Convention and Trader Horne) is no longer with us.
*Actress Naya Rivera (Glee) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Grant Imahara (technical work on the Matrix and Star Wars franchises, consulting expert on Myth Busters) has passed away.
*Former professional football๐Ÿˆ player Dave Lewis is no longer with us.
*Actor Maurice Roรซves (Escape to Victory, 1992 version of Last of the Mohicans) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Galyn Gรถrg (Robocop 2, Point Break, Twin Peaks) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Author Joanna Cole (The Magic School Bus๐ŸšŒ) has passed away.
*Olympic Figure Skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya is no longer with us.

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. But what about the health/safety of all the “detainees”???
*Whether Trump wants them or not, the court approves more Deferred Action Against Childhood Arrival applicants.
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.
THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION…๐Ÿ—น
*Democratic US Presidential hopeful Joe Biden on climate and ecology.
*"If I'm re-elected..."—Donald Trump.
*Opinion: Trump and the GOP.
*Will a new campaign manager help Trump???
*Trump and Pence do need to reset their campaign to have any chance of winning this November.
*Kanye West for President???
*Can Republicans get Trump to change his mind on a crucial November issue???
*Will ANY Republican win in November???
POLITICALLY…
*The United States (President Trump???) doesn’t agree with most of China’s claims in the South Chinese Sea, and wants to hold China “accountable” for Hong Kong.
(There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*It may be a nice thought, but will it work???
*MARY TRUMP’S BOOK IS ALLOWED TO BE RELEASED! Of course you-know-who doesn’t like it or her. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*But what about Trump Junior’s book???
*Opinion: Is Trump losing it???
*Fellow Republicans and even Attorney General William Barr say Trump should not have reduced Roger Stone’s sentence! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Republican “heroes”???
*Some “advice” for the unemployed.
*Is this endorsement illegal???
*Is Trump profiting from his Presidency???
*With all the more major issues to deal with, Trump worries about redecorating to snub past Presidents???
๐Ÿ•ŠSOCIAL INJUSTICE… (originally just George Floyd news)
*Opinion: Does Trump care???
*Is it really just about the monuments???
*Trump’s opinion.
*Justice for Antonio Valenzuela???
*A sudden about face???
*No more "Redskins".
*Another potential name change.
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19… (separated from the purely political news)
*Who was that masked man???
*"No more relief without ENDING Social Security!"—Trump.
*Does Trump hate Dr. Fauci disagreeing with him enough to attempt discrediting the man??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*It seems there IS an Anti-Fauci campaign underway as others come to the Doctor’s defense. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Doctors on Trump demanding schools physically reopen during a pandemic.
*Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is certainly feeling the heat from Trump’s demand. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“What’s Science got to do with it?”—White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
*Yet the Trump Administration has now changed its mind on visiting foreign students!
*Why didn’t Summer’s warmer weather bring some pandemic relief???
*The state of your state, and what may come. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*NOT a record to be proud of!
*Better safe than sorry.
*Is Trump trying to over ride the Center for Disease Control??? And the results, so far! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*A new civil war???
*Opinion: The problem(s) with Florida, especially now that it’s curfew time! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*While Trump will not order it NATIONALLY, masks are now MANDATORY at… (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*NO cruises, for now.
*On top of everything else, a COIN shortage???
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*LeBron James did NOT say that.
*Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden in regards to the police.
*Trump on the pandemic.
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will not pass another recovery bill without “lawsuit protection”, but to protect who???
*McConnell is now supporting Dr. Fauci (to save his re-election bid???).
*Regardless of who wins in November, rule changes for 2021???
ELSEWHERE…
*Twitter was hacked in an attempt to sell fake Bitcoins!
*Did the guy on FOX News really expect anyone to believe THAT???
*Why did she quit???
*Guilty, but was the sentence fair???
*Will they still play baseball⚾???
*Can there still be professional football๐Ÿˆ this fall???
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men???

THE PUZZLE CORNER: JULY 18, 2020

๐Ÿ˜ŽFUN FACT
Thus far Roger Moore has made the most movie appearances as British Secret Agent James Bond but because of the delays between films, current Bond actor Daniel Craig has the longest tenure in the role, to date.

We haven’t done a themed Puzzle Corner in a while, so...

NUMBER PLEASE
Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.
How many movies has Roger Moore portrayed James Bond in?

TRIVIA TIME⌚
Whatever your answer to this week’s NUMBER PLEASE, can you name them all?

FAMOUS FIRSTS๐Ÿฅ‡
The first Bond novel written by creator Ian Fleming was NOT the basis for the first Bond movie. Can you name both titles?

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, except there are just two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
TRUE OR FALSE: Actor George Lazenby made only one appearance as James Bond.

NEXT?
What is the next item(s) in the sequence below?
Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore…

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 James Bond Double Feature: Allow to exist until tomorrow?

GEEZ. One more puzzle, especially if it could have been COMMON BONDS, and we’d have 007!๐Ÿ˜‰

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX๐Ÿ“ฆ and discover the results from the July 11, 2020 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
In what sport is a Jack the ball?
Bocce.
One player throws the Jack into a designated zone. The other players then try to knock the Jack out of the zone by bowling their own balls against it. Like a larger scale version of marbles.

REBUS
Something familiar is represented in the image below. Do you know what it is?
R|E|A|D|I|N|G = Reading between the lines.

Sunday, July 12, 2020

SUNDAY FUNNIES: COPING WITH COVID-19

Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here!

๐Ÿ˜ทNot to get political or climb upon any other soap boxes today, but we've all been fighting this {censored} pandemic for quite a while now as it is.
Some places are obviously faring better than others dealing with it at the moment, but let's face facts.

This is a VERY SERIOUS matter that has to be faced head on and dealt with rationally.

After all, there are several instances of conflicting businesses such as casinos and churches being closed during this health crisis.
So when both Heaven๐Ÿ˜‡ AND Hell๐Ÿ˜ˆ agree...

Yet this IS The Sunday Funnies and I AM supposed to entertain you all for awhile, so...

In the super markets they put an X on the floor to tell us where to stand in line for checkout.
"Ha!" exclaimed one guy. "I’ve seen too many Road Runner cartoons to fall for that."

The way 2020 is going right now, the only thing we're really lacking at the moment is Godzilla!

I've had my patience tested. I’m negative.

Let's see now.
The bills are washed.
The laundry is paid.
The clothes are in the oven and the last load of dinner is in the dryer.
Who says I can't multitask when stressed?

There are those who think Quarantine is an inside joke.
The joke's on you if you don't protect yourself!
But criminals must be having a lot of fun with Quarantine conditions right now.
They can lay low till the heat dies down and no one is suspicious.

The auto industry has some serious competition at the moment.
The most expensive vehicle on earth right now isn't anything they make.
It's the shopping cart.

Here's what I find ironic.
If anyone made an 8 hour movie, no one would watch it because it was too long.
Yet if you take that same movie and break it down into 8 episodes, people will stream it straight through from beginning to end!

In hindsight, fencing is the perfect COVID-19 sport.
You wear masks and gloves along with other protective gear and you can't risk getting within six feet of your opponent.

All the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, immunologists, and other researchers keep saying that COVID-19 is dangerous.
On the other hand, all those people who barely passed high school science say it's not.
Guess who's right? (Hint: It's NOT the second option! ๐Ÿ˜‰)

This should be blatantly obvious, but to make it official.
Drinking bug spray does NOT ๐Ÿ’€ protect you from Murder Hornets!

And on that note♫, try to have a good week. STAY SAFE! And please be back here again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!AtP.

Saturday, July 11, 2020

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 5-11, 2020




THE VIOLENCE HAS GOT TO STOP!




JULY 12 MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE BEACH BOYS' ♫CALIFORNIA GIRLS♫
JULY 12 IS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF
SAN TOME & PRINCIPE BECOMING INDEPENDENT OF PORTUGAL.
JULY 14 IS BASTILLE DAY.
JULY 14 IS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF
NASA'S MARINER 4 PHOTOGRAPHING MARS.
JULY 17 IS WORLD EM๐ŸฅณJI DAY.
2020 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF
HARPER LEE’S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.


AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The latest World Health Organization report.
*A clue to defeating COVID-19???
*Ecuador needs a new Vice President.
*American President Donald Trump considers future US dealings with China. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Trump Administration wants to levy tariffs on French products because of France’s digital tax.
*Was this necessary??? The bus driver has since died of his injuries, with the question of additional charges pending. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.) (Bus driver)
*Tokyo will keep its governor for another term.
*Did you see the comet???๐ŸŒ 
*Are you ready for more Dune???

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…
*The innocent victims in the senseless nightclub shooting July 5.
*Sincere Gaston and Mekhi James of Chicago, and the violence has got to stop!
*The Parisian bus driver who was just trying to do his job.
*Broadway actor Nick Cordero (Rock of Ages, A Bronx Tale) has passed away.
*Singer/songwriter Charlie Daniels (♫The Devil Went Down To Georgia♫) is no longer with us.
*Actress Mary Twala (Sarafina, Life Above All) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Aubert Pallascio (Kidnapping of the President, Punisher: War Zone) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Composer Ennio Morricone (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly; numerous others) has passed away.
*Comedienne Brandis Kemp (Fridays, After MASH) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

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. But what about the health/safety of all the “detainees”???
*A reminder: WHO’S paying for all of this???
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.
THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION…
*The political protests continue.
*His own worse enemy???
*Can Trump retain white women voters???
*The Supreme Court has mandated how the Electoral College is SUPPOSED to behave.
*Another endorsement FOR Joe Biden.
*Trump campaigns in the middle of a pandemic hot spot, while claiming Biden’s economic recovery plan is actually his. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Is trying to put Joe Biden in a bad light helping or hurting Trump???
*Is the Republican Party abandoning Trump???
*Opinion: Could Trump lose on his pardon record???
POLITICALLY…
*Trump considers future dealings with China. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*WHY did Trump CUT Roger Stone’s prison sentence??? Trump’s answer is “He was the victim of a witch hunt.” REALLY???๐Ÿ˜•
 (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: Was Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman treated fairly???
*Whenever it’s published, what Mary Trump’s book says about President Trump. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)
*Comments from the REAL WRITER of Trump’s The Art of the Deal!
*Will the state of New York ever get to examine Trump’s tax returns??? Trump is definitely not happy they’re “at risk”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Did William Barr intentionally get a man replaced???
*Trump is apparently behind on his paperwork.
*July 16 is the 230th anniversary of Washington, DC being proposed as the nation’s capital.
๐ŸšซTARIFF TALK
*The Trump Administration wants to levy tariffs on French products because of France’s digital tax.
๐Ÿ•ŠSOCIAL INJUSTICE… (originally just George Floyd news)
*THE VIOLENCE HAS GOT TO STOP!
*He shot her over THAT???
*Did Trump get the message???
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19… (separated from the purely political news)
*Despite Trump’s claim, the Federal Food and Drug Administration will not respond. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: Trump’s plan against COVID-19 is...???
*Opinion: Does Trump even care???
*Does it really come down to the economy versus lives???
*THREE MILLION IS WAY TOO MANY!
*The state of your state as shut downs resume. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*One prediction we hope DOESN’T come true!
*We’re all FOR education, but for Florida to insist on physical classes in the midst of a pandemic???
*Should ANY school physically reopen in the midst of a pandemic??? Trump’s threatening their funding if they don’t. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Why won’t Trump listen to the experts, especially on the school issue??? And why does he appear to be snubbing Dr. Fauci??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*The GOP still wants their Texas state convention in Houston despite the health risks, but a judge says no. Especially now that the city’s hospitals are FULL! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*The White House (Trump) wants the FDA to endorse hydroxychloroquine.
TRUMP TWEETS…
*Tweet trouble stirring???
*Dredging up the past again, Trump style.
*Does Trump have something against education as he threatens to remove schools’ tax exempt status???
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*Trump on the pandemic. His theory. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*How much is Trump making while President of the United States???
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Congress is on vacation for 2 weeks while Trump tries to deal with the issues.
ELSEWHERE…
*The Goya dilemma: keep customers or support Trump???
*Has AT&T broken their promise???
*VOICE discrimination???
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Oklahoma has more tribal land than it thought.
*Geez. All I ever did with my video games was play them. ๐Ÿ˜•