THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 25-31, 2021

GET VACCINATED & BEWARE ANY VERSION

OF THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

JULY 31 IS BOTH FLAG DAY & SOVEREIGNTY RESTORATION DAY IN HAWAII.

AUGUST 1 IS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE ORIGINAL HOWARD THE DUCK MOVIE.

AUGUST 3 IS THE 30TH NORTH AMERICAN ANNIVERSARY OF

NINTENDO’S SUPER NES.

AUGUST 4 IS THE UNITED STATES’ COAST GUARD’S BIRTHDAY.

AUGUST 7 IS PURPLE HEART OBSERVANCE DAY.

MEDICARE CELEBRATES ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.

NINTENDO’S GAME CUBE CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.

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

*Sadly, COVID’s various variants are allowing the pandemic to continue. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Thankfully global vaccination efforts continue against the ongoing pandemic.

*As the 2020/21 Summer Olympics continue, unfortunately so do the COVID risks. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The state of the world, as of July 31, 2021.

*Skateboarding has its first Olympics winner.

*Protests and the Myanmar coup continue.

*Canada has a new Governor General.

*Peru has a new President.

*Restoring the hot lines. 

*Will Ghana and/or Uganda outlaw same gender relationships??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*There are a LOT of bird fans in the world!

*August 4 is the 105th anniversary of the United States acquiring the Virgin Islands from Denmark.

*August 7 is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission safely returning to Earth.

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…🌐

*The wildfires may be on North America’s west coast, BUT...

😢PASSING PARADE…

*Civil Rights advocate Bob Moses is no longer with us.

*Comedy legend Jackie Mason has passed away.

*Actor Dieter Brummer (Home and Away, Neighbours) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*John Hutchinson, former guitarist for David Bowie, is no longer with us.

*Famed TV entrepreneur Ron Popeli has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*“President” Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.

*If there’s no wall to be built, why do we still need the contractors???

*Texas plans to pull over drivers hauling illegal aliens, BUT—

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the “detainees” as well as the various costs under Donald Trump 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.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Can’t we all just get along???

*The Congressional Committee is underway. Let the testimony begin. DAY ONE. (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Once again, the Insurrection was NOT Nancy Pelosi’s fault! 

*DAY TWO, as the rhetoric, investigations, and (fiery) debates continue. (There are 7/SEVEN separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Pelosi knows what she’s doing. 

*“I AM fighting for MY country!”—One officer’s testimony.

*No defense for the GOP??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*“You don’t make the rules!”—Federal Judge to defendant, but concerning masks.

*Trump tried THAT??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Next on the agenda???

POLITICALLY…

*President Biden can’t have his nominees because of an unanswered question concerning the Trump “administration”???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Does this make any sense???

*You question the security but not why she needs it???

*You’d think HE of all people! 

*“But she’s my sister!” 

*“If you can’t say anything nice…” 

*An honest question: “Why do you hate me?”

*Was that necessary???

*Did Trump want to use the military to "quell" George Floyd/BLM protests???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state. Sadly, our second source for this item has disappeared from the Internet.

*Question: Shouldn’t cruise companies be more concerned about their passengers and crews???

*Why lie about something so serious???

*Vaccines versus disinformation.

*HUH???

*Is Florida's Governor Anti-mask???

*Credit where credit is due. Mitch McConnell is actually doing something positive!

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*Bill and Melinda Gates on minorities.

*Fact checking the accused. 

*Where DID the video come from???

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Are Republicans turning on their own???

*Question: Why are some Congressional Republicans acting so immature??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump’s not “President” anymore, so what does it matter to him if some Republicans now support an Infrastructure Bill??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The eviction moratorium may soon end.

*Their thoughts on “Roe v. Wade”.

*So where is Madison Cawthorn using the money??? And why did he try to take a gun on an airplane??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*They made the money but didn't report it.

*Guess who gets to examine Trump’s tax returns???

*Spending a Saturday to work on Infrastructure.

*Credit where credit is due. Mitch McConnell is actually doing something positive!

ELSEWHERE…

*“But sir, what about that motorcycle?”—curious reporters.

*"There was NO voter fraud in Texas!"—State Representative Jasmine Crockett.

*Maybe he should sleep on it. 😉

*Arthur will be ending a 25 year run on PBS next year!

*August 1 is the 145th anniversary of Colorado joining the United States of America.

*August 7 is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission safely returning to Earth.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*There are a LOT of bird fans in the world!