Brother Can You Spare?

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Forget that old line which was coined in 1929, when the average unemployment in the US was 3.2%. In 1930, after an unprecedented stock market crash devastated the U.S. economy, the average unemployment was 8.9%.

By 1932, when Bing Crosby's version of "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?" was released, the unemployment had soared to 24.1%. The height of the Great Depression had arrived, and unfortunately, it was still just the beginning. This may well have been the first protest song. https://youtu.be/eih67rlGNhU?list=RDeih67rlGNhU

NYC Island Getaways

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It's not too early to plan summer outings in New York. In fact, most of Gotham's most popular summer events and special warm-weather attractions like Governors Island are now open for the 2017 season.

Speaking of islands, we can't think of a better getaway than taking a ferry to an oasis off New York Harbor or riding a boat down the East River. Since summer is the best season for the outdoors, we've taken the liberty to list three can't-miss islands. These are our favorites.

City Island https://cityislandchamber.org/

Public Nuisance

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The weather is slowly improving and some windows are bringing in the fresh air, so it is time to review a law.

I live in a relatively quiet and peaceful neighborhood, considering it is NYC. City Island consists of 230 acres, surrounded by the Long Island Sound and Eastchester Bay. Although a bridge connects this maritime oasis to The Bronx, its tranquility is guarded by New York City’s largest, Pelham Bay Park.

Time for Reckoning

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We the people do not need Batman and Robin for this alleged criminal investigation of Russian interference in our democratic process. https://youtu.be/6qG9axae8eE NO NEED FOR THE 'I' WORD NECESSARY YET

Nor do we need a regular Joe retired politician who was Al Gore’s running mate as the new FBI Director. President Trump is said to be leaning toward naming former Connecticut senator Joseph Lieberman to replace James Comey. https://youtu.be/Sn-u1s4mKCo http://www.4president.us/websites/2000/gore2000website.htm

Gimme Some Truth

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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been tapped by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to direct an independent probe into the Trump administration’s Russia ties. Mueller enjoys bipartisan support and will have authority to investigate, subpoena, and prosecute. Robert Mueller, Former F.B.I. Director, Is Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation https://nyti.ms/2qu8TqG

Deputy attorney general appoints special counsel to oversee probe of Russian interference in election http://wapo.st/2pVno3F?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.75964c6391d8

Trouble Ahead Trouble Behind

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President Trump leaves for an international tour, but an reenergized Russia investigation could spell big trouble ahead and no tweet, or name calling will changes things. Trump calls naming of special counsel a 'witch hunt' https://apnews.com/0872cca786254787bd368efbaa4282f6

A former FBI Director now has full power to prosecute and with bipartisan support.
Former FBI chief Mueller appointed to probe Trump-Russia ties http://reut.rs/2pWJEZP

Let This Go?

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According to Jame Comey, fired FBI Director , President Trump asked him “I hope you can let this go.” about ending the federal investigation into former national security advisor Michael Flynn.

The contemporaneous notes Comey took shortly after the president made the request in February. Comey Memo Says Trump Asked Him to End Flynn Investigation https://nyti.ms/2rnK2lu

In the Capitol, and elewhere, there are fears of of obstruction of justice. Trump's alleged plea to Comey stirs obstruction talk http://politi.co/2qpPgPZ

White House Drama

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The past few weeks have turned President Trump's White House into an exciting, emotional, and unexpected series of events or set of circumstances, which qualify as a drama.

Typically this is used by people who are chronically bored who seek attention. They attempt to drag other people in as a way of gaining attention or making their own lives more exciting.

Common risk factors of a dramatic person are:

1. Having one supposedly serious problem after another.

2. Constantly telling other people about one's problems.

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