The LuLac Edition #2711, August 10th, 2014

RETURN TO IRAQ

President Obama has taken action this week concerning the situation in Iraq. We all know this country is in an awful state. Currently there are thousands of people trapped on the top of a mountain in fear for their lives simply because they are not of the same faith as the people who have the weaponry. I’ll maintain to my dying day that Joe Biden had it right when he said we should have divided the country into religious sectors. Plus the incursion of the ISIS rebels has made this an untenable situation. On the rebels, I found it amusing (as amusing as one can find this type of stuff) that the chest thumping thugs have now taken the flags and insignias off their trucks and tanks. Bombs do matter folks! Trucks and tanks that by the way were ours giving to Iraq to defend itself.
President Obama becomes the fourth U.S. President to put his fingerprints on Iraq. If you have a child, niece or nephew that is 23, their entire lifespan measures the length of time our country has spend our resources on this nation.
When will this nation ever learn that we can’t impose our concept of freedom and democracy on a country and culture that have no appreciation or understanding of what that means? It’s a good thing that we are trying to save those people on the mountaintops…..that’s what we do. But I’m not seeing any other nation stepping forward to help. And so…………………………….

Luzerne County Republicans to hold annual Summer Picnic

The Republican Party of Luzerne County will be hosting its annual Summer Picnic on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Urbanski Farms in Rice Township, 3130 Church Road, conveniently located one quarter mile off the Nuangola Exit (159) on Interstate 81.
Traditional summer picnic food will be provided at this family friendly event. A donation of $10.00 per person is payable at the door.
All candidates, committee persons, elected officials, and supporters of the Republican Party are invited and welcome to attend.
Guests are encouraged to bring a covered dish or dessert.
RSVP (not required but appreciated) to tlvgop@gmail.com or by calling 570-654-6567.

ABBEY ROAD @ 45

(Photo: pocketfulofliberty.com)

45 years ago this weekend that iconic picture was taken in London at Abbey Road by the Fab Four. Their album was one of the gems as they were winding down their short but significant career. The album, their 11th, was later released in September of 1969 but the photo was taken on August 8th. That picture spanned a type of fan recreation of visitors to London doing the Abbey Road photo redux. Here’s one of the cuts from the album, “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window”, based on a true incident where a female fan got into Paul McCartney’s house by climbing through the bathroom window.