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Who the Hell Is In Charge Here?

A photo popped up on the internet last week which was a bit surprising even for those of us who have been overly obsessed with the seemingly aimless and highly dangerous comedy routine that describes itself as the United States of America’s Foreign Policy. The US has confronted no real security threats since the Cold War ended but has done so many things that were against its own interests that it now finds itself seconds away from nuclear immolation as registered on the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists’ Doomsday Clock.

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

The easiest thing we can do is to give up. I know for many of you, what we face now seems insurmountable. So I want to share with you something GOOD that happened this week, before I get to the Bad and the Ugly.

THE GOOD 

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black Woman elected to the United States Congress, representing Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn, New York. I’m sure she felt like giving up many times, too. But in 1972, she did just the opposite — she ran for President of the United States of America, the first Black Woman Presidential candidate for a major political party in this nation’s deeply racist and sexist history. 

Trump is just the pom-pom boy for Netanyahu

President-elect Trump threatened on December 2 that there would be "hell to pay" if the remaining hostages were not released by the time he assumes office on January 20. He was referring to the Palestinians and the Arab regimes, not Israel!
 
Is Trump going to unleash hell on Gaza? Newsflash: the Palestinians passed hell a long time ago. It did not free the hostages." This was my first thought when I heard it. What could he possibly do to make it an even worse hell? 
 
The answer to that would probably be nuclear because Israel has used genocide, starvation, and ethnic cleansing as weapons for 14 months and failed miserably to even free one hostage life.
 
I wouldn't worry too much about Trump. We're just going to waste another 4 years babysitting this sick individual, and hopefully, this will be the last we hear of him because I am so sick of him and anything to do with him.
 
What's the worst Trump can do?

Featured organization: Health Care For All Ohioans

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Though the results of the national election were razor thin by my assessment, I think the turn toward authoritarianism and away from more pluralistic public policy making is troubling for all of society, not just those of us advocating for universal single payer healthcare. This billionaire lead DOGE advisory organization being formed will undoubtedly propose further monopoly of all aspects of our society.

Public statements about the austerity to be visited on broadly defined segments of our society, will only lead to further upheaval and division. Without extreme popular push back I feel we're in for a very fraught future in total.

Will more Salt Fork State Park and wildlife areas be fracked? Deicison at Dec. 9 meeting

Green rolling grass field with some trees

The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission will consider fracking two large tracts at Salt Fork State Park, two wildlife areas and two rights-of-way along state highways at its Monday, Dec. 9 meeting.

The 1 p.m. meeting will be held at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Charles D. Shipley Building, 1970 W. Broad St. in Columbus. A rally is planned for 12:15 p.m. outside the building.

"At 20,000 acres, Salt Fork State Park is Ohio's largest state park," said Anne Sparks, steering committee member at Save Ohio Parks. "This pristine area belongs to the people of Ohio in perpetuity, not politicians in office for a term or two. Twenty-four hour lights, noise and increased truck traffic will negatively impact people's health, disturb park user experiences and shrink its bird, animal and plant populations. Of note is that the commission delayed a decision on Salt Fork at its October meeting so it could read more than 300 public comments against fracking."

On the agenda for discussion, with possible approval or denial for fracking:

A Tribute to Phil Ochs on Everybody Knows

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Fridays, 11pm on WGRN 91.9FM, streaming on wgrn.org
Mondays, 2pm on WCRS 92.7 and 98.3FM on wcrsfm.org
Everybody Knows with Dr. Bob Fitrakis and Dan-o Dougan with special guest Brian Clash Griffin talking about the music and life of Phil Ochs and the upcoming Phil-a-thon music tribute to activist folksinger Phil Ochs on Thursday, December 19, 6pm at Dick's Den, 2417 N. High Street. 

What's Going On? A Tribute to Peace, Unity and Elijah McClain

Details about event

Friday-Sunday, December 6-8
Friday, Dec. 6 - 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 7 - 4pm & 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 8 - 4pm
Columbus Performing Arts Center, Shedd Stage,549 Franklin Ave.

Two Scoops National Performing Arts Compnay presents What's Going On? is a multifaceted art experience, blending artistry with activism in tribute to the memory of Eliiah McClain. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in an engaging showcase featuring captivating music, dance, and theatrical displays aimed at fostering dialogues centered on hope and reconciliation.

Thanks for the Ohio Arts Council and Greater Columbus Arts Council. This production of BLACK N BLUE is brought to you with licensing permission of Dramatists Play Services.

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