Saturday, August 15, 2020

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 9-15, 2020

                             



BE KIND.




BEWARE THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

AUGUST 15 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN INDIA.

AUGUST 15 IS KOREA’S LIBERATION DAY.

AUGUST 21 IS SENIOR CITIZENS DAY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*The World Health Organization ponders the “unseason” aspect of COVID-19 as the global confirmed case count surpasses TWENTY MILLION! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Russia claims to have a COVID-19 vaccine, but is it safe???

*The United Kingdom has officially declared a COVID-19 caused recession.

*Sorry folks. No Paris marathon this year.

*The Belarusian protests for democracy continue.

*Epic Games is suing Apple for not allowing Fortnite on their apps.

*Life on a dwarf planet???                                     

*A “new” dinosaur!

*From one "Doctor" to another...  

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…

*The innocent victim of the senseless shooting spree in Washington, DC August 9.

*Professional wrestler James Harris (Kamala the Ugandan Giant) has passed away.

*Screenwriter Kurt Luedtke (Out of Africa, Absence of Malice, etc) is no longer with us.

*Actor Raymond Allen (Good Times, Sanford and Son) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Silvana Bosi (The Talented Mister Ripley) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Singer/actor Trini(dad) Lopez III (“Lemon Tree”, The Dirty Dozen) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Russell A. Kirsch, inventor of the pixel, has passed away.

*Actress Linda Manz (Days of Heaven, The Wanderers, more) 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”???

*Despite a court order, kids are STILL being held!

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…🗹

*It’s Kamala Harris for Joe Biden!

*Various reactions to the Kamala Harris selection. (There are 4/FOUR separate links to this item.)

*What happens to Harris’ Senate seat after a November win???

*Biden on Trump’s Social Security and Medicare actions.

*Biden and Harris’ first public appearance as the Democratic nominees and Trump is already mudslinging against them. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Supreme Court is making it easier to vote by mail, in Rhode Island.

*Trump accidentally confessed the reasons behind his constant attacks on the post office, but he may have given Democrats the election doing so. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump plans to campaign in Biden's home town during the Democratic National Convention next week.

POLITICALLY…

*Too bad Trump doesn’t practice what he talks about.

*Did Trump screw up an August 12 interview???

*Does Trump just not like women???

*Trump is trying to keep others from voting by mail, BUT… (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump accidentally confessed the reasons behind his constant attacks on the post office, but he may have given Democrats the election doing so. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump on Mount Rushmore???😱

*On August 18, 1920; Tennessee became the last state necessary (based on America’s size at the time) to ratify the 19th Amendment, officially granting women the right to vote and run for/hold office.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19… (separated from the purely political news)

*The state of your state, from two different perspectives. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump pre-orders a vaccine before it’s been completed, let alone tested. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Is this Trump’s health care strategy???

*Has Trump finally found a doctor who agrees with him???

*NO masks allowed in Florida???

*Faking a Federal agency to do the wrong thing???

*Trump still wants the schools to reopen, following his “recommendations”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Why should someone be threatened for doing the right thing???

*Don’t assault someone just because you don’t believe in face masks!

TRUMP TWEETS…

*Trump wants college football🏈 to resume too. Although colleges are erring on the side of caution since their sports are played by student athletes. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump now engages Kamala Harris into his false Tweets.

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Despite what Trump thinks, Kamala Harris IS a naturally born citizen of the United States and eligible for ANY public office! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The religious beliefs of the Biden-Harris ticket.

*Trump’s August 10 press conference.

*Pick a briefing. ANY briefing.

*Allen West on Texas’ battle with COVID-19.

*Target department stores and the police.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*She thinks reports from September 11, 2001 are wrong???

*Mitch McConnell sends the Senate on vacation until after Labor Day WITHOUT a new relief bill plan, but are Senate Republicans shunning Trump??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

😱*OH COME ON! SERIOUSLY???

*Is Yale University guilty of discrimination???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Life on a dwarf planet???

*A “new” dinosaur!

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