The LuLac Edition #3431, February 16th, 2017

TRUMP: IT’S STILL ABOUT HILLARY

The REPUBLICAN Bi Polar President Thursday again brought up Hillary Clinton while he was making a statement about his National Security Adviser. Trump railed against “criminal” leaks by the intelligence services on Wednesday as he attempted to shift the focus away from his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who resigned after making misleading statements about conversations with the Russian ambassador, and the scandal over Russian influence enveloping the White House.
“From intelligence, papers are being leaked, things are being leaked,” Trump said. “It’s criminal action, criminal act, and it’s been going on for a long time, before me, but now it’s really going on, and people are trying to cover up for a terrible loss that the Democrats had under Hillary Clinton. (The Guardian)
First off, it wasn’t a terrible loss. It was a terrible campaign but she won 3 million votes more than Trump. But she lost. It’s in the past. This thing about Russia has nothing to do with Hillary or the election.
All of these actions took place after the election when Hillary was GONE.
What type of leaks have been going on before him? Can he name one from the Obama administration?
The playbook in this Trump administration is to say THEIR mistakes are related to Hillary Clinton’s loss.
NO!
She lost, you won.
It is your turn to drive the car and if you can’t even deal with a learner’s permit, then get out.

STEPHEN MILLER’S BLUES

The other day a White House official went on national TV and reminded me of Joseph Goebbels. Stephen Miller, an appointee of the REPUBLICAN administration of Donald Trump had a dangerous message. Miller said that The White House would be taking actions on an array of issues facing the country. Reasonable, right?
Well no, this is what he said, “As we begin to take further actions that the powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned."
Not be questioned? Our country has always been a country of people who ask questions. Our leaders are used to it.
We will not be questioned is an insult to American democracy which is all about questioning.
There the comparison to Goebbels ends because under the German regime, Goebbels was very adept at using the relatively new media of radio and film for propaganda purposes. Mr. Miller was not.
Take a look at this video and you’ll see him reading from cue cards and frankly being scary.

HARRY AND DOUG

GOP LINCOLN DAY DINNER 
CANCELLED

So the Luzerne Count y GOP cancelled their annual Lincoln Day breakfast this year. It was set for February 26th. Usually the breakfast attracts a hundred or so members of the party faithful. Last year in 3 degree weather the place was packed.
This February though the breakfast was cancelled. Reasons I heard were the tickets weren’t printed in time and others had commitments.
As a political analyst I said on TV that the Luzerne County GOP should take advantage of their big win with the election of Donald Trump. If the party put half the time and resources into local races like they did for Trump, they’d be going gangbusters for a complete change on the local level.
What better launching pad than the Lincoln Day Breakfast? Right?
Well, could it be that just maybe the local Republicans might be afraid of a protest at their meeting?
Naw can’t be, someone just forgot to order the tickets. Sure.

CANDIDATE FOR LUZERNE COUNTY COUNCIL, GREGORY S. WOLOVICH, JR., TO HOLD PRIMARY ELECTION KICK-OFF RALLY, ANNOUNCE REFORM AGENDA

Gregory S. Wolovich, candidate for Luzerne County Council, will hold his Primary Election kick-off Rally where he will explain his outline for reform agenda to protect taxpayers and change Luzerne County.
Born in Kingston, spent my entire life in Luzerne County (primarily Wilkes-Barre). Graduated from G.A.R. Memorial. Graduated from King's College (Accounting Degree, C.I.S. Minor). Worked Wegmans Customer Service for 8 years, Wegmans Warehouse for 1.5 years.
Greg stated, “I have recently decided that the County of Luzerne needs a dedicated, hardworking representative at our courthouse working for the needs of all its residents. I have officially decided to run for the office of Luzerne County Council. My goal is to make sure all county matters are available and fully disclosed to the general public. Also, it is crucial that residents reach out to their County leaders to express their concerns for their individual communities.”
Furthermore, Greg wants to fully utilize my Accounting degree to study the County Budget and monitor cashflow to find alternative ways to cut wasteful spending. By saving wasted funds, we can take the burden off of the taxpayers to fund critical projects. However, the only true way to move forward is to get out and have your voices heard. If we unite together, we can truly make a difference.
GREG graduated with an Accounting Degree from King's College and work for Wegmans in the private sector. Greg worked in multiple production environments there, monitoring inventory and sales numbers using company software programs. This involves great precision and accuracy, or the needs of the customers can not properly be met. Greg stated, “with my experience in these areas, I really want to work on having at least a week to week update on where County funds are going and making sure they reach their proper destinations. I've also been attending public meetings and listening to the concerns of the people. Using this input, I plan to work on ways to formulate which direction our County needs to move in to meet their needs.” Here's his Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/wolovichforlcc/
The event will be held on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at the Hayfield House Penn State Wilkes Barre, Old Route 115, Lehman, Pennsylvania 18627. The event will begin at 6:00 pm.

DOUBLE DIPPING SWITCH UP IN KINGSTON

AND WE AIN'T TALKING DAIRY QUEEN

This past Sunday we wrote about double dipping in Lackawanna County but the practice still goes on in Luzerne County. Take for instance the goings on in the borough of Kingston. Again you have to wonder when “enough is enough” for career politicos feeding at the taxpayer trough.
Mayor Jim Haggerty who has had a distinguished career decides he’s going to run for Magistrate. Long time DJ Paul Roberts announced his retirement. So I thought okay, Haggerty ran for Judge and why not enter the race against Assistant DA Mamie Phillips. It would be a battle between two influential political families. Fun to watch.
But then Paul Roberts decides he should run for Mayor of Kingston to replace Haggerty as Mayor. So why retire if you aren’t going to retire? I’ll tell you why.
Unlike your average Joe who has to abide by a time clock as well as answering to people every day, The Political Class answers every four or 6 years. In these smaller municipalities who the hell wouldn’t want a job like that? Hell Andy and Barney put more hours in then some of these guys.
I think again this is the example of two men who have been longtime members of The Political Class not making way for younger or even more qualified people. That juicy apple needs one more bite out of it for these two.
Political office should not be a version of “Wife Switch” but rather intentions to be innovative and serve the people. Not serve themselves in the most opportunistic fashion. Kingston and West Side taxpayers may like these guys, hell I like them. But one dip should be enough.

BARLETTA BILL PROTECTS LEGAL WORKERS FROM ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT COMPETITION

CLARIFIES THAT OBAMA EXECUTIVE ACTION DOES NOT GRANT LEGAL EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Congressman Lou Barletta introduced legislation that protects people who are legally authorized to work in the United States by clarifying that illegal immigrants granted amnesty by executive action cannot be issued work permits. The Defense of Legal Workers Act (H.R. 1010) is intended to remedy executive actions taken by former President Barack Obama to shield millions of illegal immigrants and permit them to compete with legal American workers for jobs that are already scarce. Barletta previously introduced the same legislation in November 2014.
“When President Obama granted amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, he improperly created more competition for legal American workers who are already finding it difficult to find work,” Barletta said. “American citizens, or people who have come to the United States legally, should not have to suffer from others butting in line after they have broken the law to enter this country.”
The legislation is necessary in the wake of two Obama programs: an expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). Under DACA, legal presence was granted to illegal immigrants claiming to have been present in the United States since before they turned 16, and who claimed continuous residency since 2010, among other criteria. Under DAPA, legal presence was granted to people who had lived in the country since 2010 and were parents of citizens or legal residents. In June 2016, The United States Supreme Court split 4-to-4 in a case involving the Obama executive actions, leaving in place a lower court ruling that blocked the programs. The resulting legal limbo means that legislative action is the best means of settling the issue.
“This legislation makes it crystal clear: only those lawfully present can lawfully work,” Barletta said. “This legislation is only necessary because Congress never conceived that an administration would engage in the level of executive overreach exhibited by the Obama Administration.”
The Defense of Legal Workers Act amends current law to clearly state that illegal immigrants granted amnesty by executive action are not authorized to work in the United States. It leaves in place current processes by which people become legally present and authorized to work.
“I am hopeful that President Trump will act to overturn DACA and DAPA in defense of legal American workers,” Barletta continued. “Until then, this legislation clearly states that it is the policy of the United States to favor legal residents over those who have broken the law to come here.”

MEDIA MATTERS

SUNDAY MAGAZINE

This Week on Sunday Magazine.
Brian Hughes speaks with Pastors Scott Miller & Rebecca Barnes, Rabbi Daniel Swartz and social worker Ed McNichols about their "NEPA Undivided Under God initiative, and their work with immigrants and refugees in Northeast Pa.
Magic 93's Frankie in the Morning speaks with Caitlin Dunbar from Candy's Place about their 16th Annual "Spin for Life" event. coming up next Saturday at Odyssey Fitness in Wilkes Barre.
Brian speaks with Shaun Connell and Alex Rice from Leadership Wilkes Barre about their "Pints for Pauly" fundraiser, coming up on Thursday Feb 23rd at J&J Deli in Dallas to benefit the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program at Misericordia University.
And Frankie speaks with Alan and Rachel from Kings College about their presentation of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" coming up Feb 22nd thru the 26th at Kings.
Sunday Magazine, Sunday morning at 5am on NASH-FM, 93.7, 5:30am on 97BHT, 6am on 97.9X and Sports Radio 590, WARM and 6:25am on Magic 93.

ECTV

ECTV Live hosts Rusty Fender, David DeCosmo, and Director Mark Migilore welcome Sarah Donahaue to the show during the week of February 20th to outline plans for this year's Saint Patrick's Parade in the city of Pittston.
ECTV Live is seen on Comcast channel 19 (61 in some areas) and is aired three ties daily (Noon, 6pm, and Midnight) throughout the week. The program is also available for viewing on the Electric City Television's Youtube page.

BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM

This week's guest is Dr. Jean Harris from the University of Scranton, discussing the history of First Ladies. Tune in Sunday morning at 6 on 94.3 The Talker; 6:30 on NEPA Sports Radio-The Game 1400/1440 am and 106.7 fm; and at 7:30 on 105 The River.

SUE HENRY’S SPECIAL EDITION

Tune in to Sue Henry's "Special Edition" this week as Sue recaps the week's news. The show will run Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. on WILK, and on KRZ, Froggy and Max 102 early Sunday morning.

BUDDY RUMCHEK

Want to hear some great parodies on the news? Tune in to WILK Radio at 6:40 and 8:40 AM on Mondays. As Ralph Cramden used to say, “It’s a laugh riot!”

KAREL ON THE STREET

Tune in Wednesdays on WILK Radio for Karel on the Street. Hear some of the funniest and he heartwarming comments on the issues of the day on Webster and Nancy with Karel Zubris.

BOBBY V’S DOO WOP SOCK HOP!!!!!

Bobby's show is back again live this Sunday @6PM on The River.

1977

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Space Shuttle program: First test taxi flight of Space Shuttle Enterprise.....The first Aardman character, Morph is introduced on Take Hart. Prog 1 of 2000 AD is launched (issue dated 26 February 1977). Óscar Romero becomes Archbishop of San Salvador…..in Pennsylvania Democratic House Speaker K. Leroy Irvis said the Shapp administration’s policies have helped seniors and minorities…..in both Wilkes Barre and Scranton both cities develop programs to deal with winter potholes and forty years ago this week the number one song in LuLac land and America was, "Blinded By the Light" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band.