A Know-Nothing Party?

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Will there be a dissolution or implosion of the GOP and does it relaunch into another political party that is no longer a national Cult?

Some Republican politicians are voicing their concern for the future of the grand old party.  The Republican Party name was

christened in an editorial written by New York newspaper magnate Horace Greeley. Greeley printed in June 1854: "We

should not care much whether those thus united against slavery were designated 'Whig,' 'Free Democrat' or something

Take Your Veto and Shove It

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US Congress is standing up to Trump and basically tells him to take his veto and shove it where the sun doesn't shine. Congress has overturned his dumb veto of the mammoth annual defense bill, marking the first veto override near the end of his one term, and now lame-duck presidency. However, More than a dozen House Democrats wound up voting no on the "bloated" $740B military budget.

My Worst #NewYearsEve

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My worst #NewYearsEve was spent as a young news field producer in 1983 when #FALN, a Puerto Rican terrorist group was reportedly responsible for a series of bombings on New Year's Eve that rocked four government buildings in #NYC and seriously injured three police officers.

These blasts also struck #NYPD Police Headquarters, two Federal buildings, and the Brooklyn Courthouse during a 90-minute reign of terror.

Kiss At Your Own Risk

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The mysterious origins of the New Year's Eve smooch are interesting, to say the least. I don't know about you, but I plan to be holding and kissing my honey at midnight.

The origins of the USA kiss is not clear. German immigrants’ New Year’s Eve parties in the mid-19th century would have helped spread the idea of ringing in the year with a kiss, but Europeans do not have a monopoly on kissing.

Happy News Year?

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The global news during these past months is going in the wrong direction as some folks appear to lose interest in public health. In total, 1 of every 1,000 Americans has reportedly died, with heavier burdens on the elderly and people of color.

Dying Dangerously

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And needlessly, you've heard about living dangerously. Risks; by being daring and dangerous lifestyle choices folks make.  Global coronavirus cases teach 83 million and 2 million deaths worldwide on #NewYearsEve.

Why are they increasingly willing to take risks in public, to cram themselves onto planes even though the virus is taking more lives and hospitalizing more Americans than ever before.

The Great One

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The good news first, on this 48 the anniversary of his father’s unfortunate and untimely death, Roberto Clemente Jr. was kind enough to reach out and tell us that his baby boy Roberto Clemente III will carry on the Clemente Dynasty, and he assures #CityImages that he will also be a sports Superstar. 

Every year leading to the New Year it’s always a difficult moment for Roberto Clemente Jr. and his entire family because the date is always bittersweet. I hope you enjoy this documentary as much as I did. 

Climate Warnings

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Make New Year's Eve plans to stay home in your pajamas, like many Americans during this pandemic. it might be the best place as the climate won't be ideal for much of the USA. A double whammy of Winter weather-is set to bring snow, ice and rain to 40 million people were under winter weather alerts in 17 states.

Love Liberty Labor

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What makes Love, Liberty, and Labor extremely important to all of us? These three make all the difference in the world for everyone.

As we look forward, and looking back, comparing to life in 1921, the similarities are amazing. A century ago, earth was pounded by a global pandemic; people around the world were starving, and there was a new #USA president being sworn in.