THE WEEK IN REVIEW: DECEMBER 12-18, 2021

 ♫CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE…

OH THAT WE COULD ALWAYS SEE

SUCH SPIRIT THROUGH THE YEAR.♫

From A Charlie Brown Christmas’ “Christmas Time Is Here”. Lyrics by Lee Mendelson.

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷

AND BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

DECEMBER 18 IS NATIONAL DAY IN QATAR.

DECEMBER 18 MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORIGINAL ANIMATED VERSION OF DOCTOR SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS.

DECEMBER 21 IS THE WINTER SOLSTICE, THE LONGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR.

DECEMBER 25 IS CHRISTMAS.🎄

DECEMBER 26 IS BOXING DAY🎁 AND THE START OF KWANZAA.

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

*Unfortunately the Omicron and other COVID Variants continues to spread across the world. (There are 10/TEN separate links in this item.)

*Yet the vaccination battles continues. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*The state of the world, as of December 18, 2021.

*Russia doesn’t want the Ukraine joining NATO, among other demands.

*Is North Korea executing music fans???

*David Fuller sentenced to a Whole Life Tariff.

*Somebody is short one drone.

*Miss Universe of 2021 is...

*December 25 marks the 1,685th anniversary of the very first (known) Christmas celebration in Rome.

*December 25 is also the 30th anniversary of Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev officially resigning despite the fact that Communist Russia no longer existed.

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…🌐

*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost during Typhoon Rai.

*The innocent lives lost during the devastating storms of December 11, 2021. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Former North Korean Vice President Kim Yong-ju is no longer with us.

*Wanda Young of the Marvelettes has passed away.

*Author Anne Rice (numerous horror novels) is no longer with us.

*Entertainer Vincente “Chente” Fernandez (Gomez) (numerous credits/achievements) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Noted Republican Chris Christie’s thoughts on the mess.

*Some of the evidence against Mark Meadows.

*Who texted who???

*It only buys time, not freedom.

*They tried suing then Vice President Mike Pence to cooperate in events???

*No, it is NOT a joke! 

*They just won’t give up.

*Yet the sentences are getting tougher!

POLITICALLY…

*FOX “News” disagrees that “All Men and Women are created equal”???😲

*There is also no “war” on Christmas.

*Streamlining for the future.

*It’s about time.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Waitress fired over a tip??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The house value changes because of race???

*Open mouth… insert foot???

*Suspected attackers arrested. Trial(s) await.

*Does McDonald’s base business decisions on race???

*FOX “News” disagrees that “All Men and Women are created equal”???😲

*There is also no “war” on Christmas.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*800,000+ CAUSALITIES IS TOO MANY!

*Shouldn’t health care workers be vaccinated???

*Masks resume in California.

*The pandemic gag order was illegal!

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*There WAS Voter Fraud in Florida, thanks to some Republicans!

*No “missing” ballots were shipped to South Korea. (Where do they come up with these “theories”???)

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Are Mitch McConnell’s leadership days numbered???

*A long term game plan???

*Republicans versus Republicans???

*There are bad politicians in both parties. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*The Supreme Court decided to pass on this one.

*Is Florida’s Governor expecting money from trustees??? He certainly doesn’t want students "WOKE". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Will there be mass evictions in Oregon???

*Were potential victims threatened with termination BEFORE the tornado struck??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Maybe the kid should get his facts straight.

*“I don’t want it.”—Dolly Parton to Donald Trump.

*Time Magazine’s 2021 Person of the Year is…

*Tiger Woods impending return to golf 🏌 has been (indefinitely???) postponed! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*OOPS! 

*December 25 marks the 245th anniversary of then General George Washington crossing the Delaware.

*December 28 marks the 175th anniversary of Iowa joining America as the 29th state.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The dog was saved!