THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 3-9, 2021

GET VACCINATED & BEWARE ANY VERSION

OF THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

OCTOBER 9 IS THE 320TH ANNIVERSARY OF YALE UNIVERSITY.

OCTOBER 9 IS LEIF ERIKSON DAY.

OCTOBER 11 IS COLUMBUS/NATIVE AMERICANS DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

OCTOBER 12 IS WORLD EGG🥚 DAY. (Koo-koo-koo-choo!😉)

OCTOBER 13 IS THE US NAVY’S BIRTHDAY.

OCTOBER 15 IS BOSS’ DAY.

OCTOBER 16 IS SWEETEST DAY.

IT’S THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF

ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 2001, LIKE SMALLVILLE.

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

*COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Yet the vaccination battle against it continues. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Another toll of the pandemic.

*The state of the world, as of October 9, 2021.

*“Don’t question our missile tests.”—North Korea to the United Nations’ Security Council.

*The Korean hotline has been reestablished.

*Were there Russian spies in NATO???

*Microsoft claims Russia IS behind at least some hack attempts.

*Will Scotland investigate Donald Trump???

*The rich versus taxes, a global perspective.

*They at least paid the EXECUTIVES before filing for bankruptcy!

*What happened to Facebook and related apps October 4??? (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Can we “deflect” asteroids???

*Windows 11 is coming!

TALIBAN TROUBLE…

*The Taliban versus ISIL continues.

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 2021 NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS ARE…

*Physiology/Medicine: David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for discovering the receptors of touch and temperature.

*Physics: Climatologists Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann with Theoretical Physicist Giorgio Parisi for comprehending physical systems through climate models.

*Chemistry: Benjamin List and David MacMillan for advances in molecular engineering.

*Literature: Novelist Abdulrazak Gumah.

*Peace: Reporters Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for preserving freedom of expression.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐

*Turkey is now part of the Paris Climate Accords.

*A totally green tractor, and we don't mean the John Deere coloring.

*When were they going to tell beach goers about the oil spill???

*US President Joseph Biden plans to undo “President” Trump’s weakening of the National Environmental Policy Act.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*Announcer Alan Kalter (The Late Show with David Letterman) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former “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.

*The Texas money source REALLY is...???

*Taking care of "important" business.

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

*A whistle blower speaks.

*More subpoenas.

*Did the rioters have inside information???

*He was subpoenaed, so where is he???

*Is there a connection???

*Will they comply???

*Trump can’t use Executive Privilege to protect himself from investigation!

*Because he DID try to overturn the election results and remain President???

POLITICALLY…

*President Joseph Biden plans to undo “President” Trump’s weakening of the National Environmental Policy Act.

*Analysis: The Republicans’ misconceptions about the Supreme Court.

*Restructuring the Student Loan regulations.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE

*Trying to get history accurate.

*Well, guess we know what side he’s on. 

*What did he expect would happen???

*That poor baby.

*WHO did they suspend???

*Another bad cop???

*Say what???

*Are they nuts???

*Minors arrested on false and nonexistent charges just because they were African American???

*The innocent should NOT have to pay the other’s legal fees!

*That's their defense???

*They can’t do anything about the racist attack???

*OOPS!

*They can play, right???

*“Let he who is without sin…” 

*Our problems aren’t local in origin???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*It should be obvious, but COVID MUST BE ELIMINATED!

*Another toll of the pandemic.

*Wrong priorities???

*Do Republicans have a preference between rural and urban???

*Oh good grief! 

*Guess the FBI is going to be busy for awhile.

*Well, they asked the dumb question…

*A jail sentence should be no surprise in this situation. 

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*It’s another hoax!

*Restricting MALE reproductive functions???

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Is Wyoming Senator John Barrasso a prime example of current Republicans??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*McConnell versus the Debt Ceiling. The wrong move could equal another government shutdown and/or bankruptcy! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Why don’t they act???

*Opinion: What will McConnell do next???

*Can't we just stick to the matter at hand???

*NOT a good advertising strategy.

*She did WHAT WHEN???

ELSEWHERE…

*Microsoft claims Russia IS behind at least some hack attempts.

*The state of Georgia is investigating Trump. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Arizona election officials call out the GOP.

*Does Trump hate the news THAT much???

*Trump on religion!

*Did Trump hide money while President???

*Should Trump get to Tweet again???

*For better or worse, “Pillow Man” is still at it.

*Texas’ abortion “laws” stay on the books, for now.

*Trying to plea bargain???

*On the Supreme Court’s opening docket… (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*An EX-Republican versus the current Republican Governor of Oklahoma.

*The rich versus taxes, a global perspective.

*They at least paid the EXECUTIVES before filing for bankruptcy!

*What happened to Facebook and related apps October 4??? (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Windows 11 is coming!

*UFOs??? Where???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Listen to the music of the Universe.