Ridley’s
Believe It Or Not For August 16, 2016
Only 84 waning days to go for Trump to pivot before we elect a new president
and 254 days
since Hillary has held a formal press conference (where is the outrage of the
press?); Trump delivered a fantastic speech on combating ISIS, wanting to
involve NATO and Russia in the fight (news
that Russia was launching strikes from Iranian air bases against ISIS; growing demands
the FBI release the transcripts and tapes of Hillary’ interview which State Department
in a preserve job mode to elect Clinton appears to be stalling; after three nights
of riot and aided by a curfew and a massive police presence Milwaukee was calm
but disturbing video of the sister the dead shooting victim screaming at the
crowd to stop the burning and take it to the presumably white suburbs; House
has sent a perjury referral request to the DOJ against Hillary for alleged
perjury in her testimony to Congress (Loretta Lynch after having violated all
ethics in meeting with Bill on her plane has about as much chance of proceeding
as one has a chance to win PowerBall; a suspect has been arrested in the broad
daylight murder of an Inman and her associate in New York City (no mention of
motive yet but one can only hope it was not a hate crime against Muslims although
be watching for implications from the media that it was due to Trump’s
rhetoric); wildfires in California (one of which in Northern California still
raging north of San Francisco set by a arsonist who is in jail while Louisiana
totally devastated by flooding.
On
the sports front, in a novel way to win Shaunae Miller from Jamaica dove across
the finish line in the 400 meters to win a gold edging out the American runner
who was competing the old fashioned way by staying on her feet (déjà vu of Pete
Rose sliding head first to beat a throw).
Going to www.lyingcrookedhillary.com is a great way to start your
day along of course with www.alaskanpoet.blogspot.com
As always, I hope you enjoy today’s
holidays and observances, a music link to the Bee Gees, factoids of
interest, a relevant quote from an Will Hobbs, while looking forward to
enjoying a large serving of bratwurst, blessed with a positive attitude
and secure in the knowledge that if
you want to find a gift for any memorable events like birthdays, weddings,
or anniversaries, you know that the Alaskanpoet can provide you with a
unique customized poem at a great price tailored to the event and
the recipient. You need only contact me for details.
1. National Airborne
Forces Day—created by President Bush in 2011 to commemorate the contribution
of U.S. airborne forces which first several years behind the Germans had
parachutists first jump out of perfectly functioning planes on this day in
1940.
2. National True
Love Forever Day—another observance probably created by the gift card industry or
the florist to generate revenue but the idea of honoring and nourishing a true
is a great concept which if you are lucky enough to have one.
3. 1975 Number One Song—celebrating the number one song in 1975 on a run of two weeks in
that position “Jive Talkin’” by the Bee Gees. Here is a link to the Bee Gees
performing “Jive Talkin’.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBw25CrUS-o
4. National Bratwurst
Day—celebrating another
great sausage thanks to the culinary genius of the Germans which probably
should be celebrated during Oktoberfest.
5. Age Is Only A State Of Mind—celebrating the birth of two great celebrities, one a Trojan born on this day in 1930 and the other in 1953—Frank Gifford and Kathie Lee Gifford. Frank is no longer with us but she fortunately is.
5. Age Is Only A State Of Mind—celebrating the birth of two great celebrities, one a Trojan born on this day in 1930 and the other in 1953—Frank Gifford and Kathie Lee Gifford. Frank is no longer with us but she fortunately is.
On this day in:
a. 1841 in a we
have violent protests in our history moment, President Tyler vetoed the bill
creating the Second National Bank; Whigs riot outside the White House protest
in one of the most violent protest on the grounds of the White House.
b. 1858 President
Buchanan initiated communications with the transatlantic cable by communicating
with Queen Victoria.
c. 1896 Skookum Jim
Mason, George Carmack, and Charlie Dawson, discovered gold on a tributary to
the Klondike River in the Yukon, setting off the Klondike Gold Rush.
d. 1954 the first
issue of Sports Illustrated was published;
still growing strong in a declining age of print and its swim suit issue
continues to break sales records.
e. 1966 in a
precursor to the move against ISIS the House Un-American Activities commenced
hearing on Americans who were supporting the Viet Cong and NVA in the Vietnam
War.
Reflections
on the connection to a gold rush and the internet: "The Internet is like a gold-rush; the only people
making money are those who sell the pans." Will Hobbs, noted American author Please enjoy
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© August 16, 2016, Michael P. Ridley
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