The LuLac Edition #3528, June 8th, 2017

THE SHOOTING AT WEIS

26 year old victim Victoria Brong (Photo: Clay Lepard, WNEP TV Facebook)

26-year-old Victoria Brong of Factoryville, 47-year-old Brian Hayes of Springville, and 63-year-old Terry Sterling of South Montrose lost their lives early this morning when an armed man shot them to death in a Supermarket in bucolic Wyoming County. Their only crime that day:
THEY CAME TO WORK!
Just yesterday, our friend Dr. Joe Leonardi wrote about gun violence. Leonardi wrote,” It is not the arsenal that is in the hand, it is that which is contained within the being. The base cause of violence and destruction is the mind of man.”
Perhaps it is time to set up better ways to figure out what troubled human beings are going through.
Perhaps it is time we made certain that this world is not even safe for overnight employees trying to eek out a living in an overnight job.
I don’t blame Weis. I blame the pathetic shooter who chronicled his heinous act on video. (We were given three links to the video but REFUSE to promote this loser in any way. ) By the way, in the video, the demon apologized for the way the piece was edited, saying he wanted to go out in a blaze of glory.
He should have taken a lesson from Japanese Samurai that fell on their own swords and took nothing with them. But this degraded, selfish individual bullied his co workers with “his piece”.
The great irony (much to my joy) is that this 24 year old monster died thinking he was a big man.
Not by a longshot!
He’ll be remembered as the little coward who killed…………..just because.
He will gain the anonymity he richly deserves through the years!
To the families of the deceased, our condolences go out to you in this time of pain.

THE COMEY HEARING

Comey and the gang. (Photo: LA Times)

A few things about the Comey hearings. It was all about what he didn't say. Comey was asked at least 10 questions where he could not discuss openly in public session. His words like "problematic" when asking queries about Attorney General Sessions involvement as well as others in Russia.

The President's lawyers have said that Trump was right, he wasn't under investigation but dismissed the rest of what Comey said. Comey also reserved some pique for Obama Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Comey said he was stunned when Trump asked him to take care of the investigations. There wasn't a big bombshell in PUBLIC but God knows what went on in PRIVATE.

This will take years to unravel. Notably, Trump did not tweet but you can be sure there will be that coming this weekend.

In the meantime, A few Republicans, appeared publicly pained as the investigation continues, fearing a continued drip-drip of revelations that already are distracting from the GOP majority's agenda in Congress. "The whole thing is unsettling," said Sen. John McCain. "That’s why we're in a full-fledged scandal, as I told you weeks ago. That’s why we need a select committee," said McCain, whose calls with Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, for a 9/11-style panel have been rejected by GOP leaders.

The "Constitutional Conservative Republicans will say the President was vindicated. By the testimony, maybe. But this thing is far from over.  My take away from this is simply that no one on that committee, Republican or Democratic said that  Comey was calling the President a liar. 

Comey also dared the President to release those tapes Trump tweeted about.  Much more to come on this.  (LuLac, L.A. Times)

WHY TOP LAW FIRMS ESCHEW TRUMP AS A CLIENT

News has come that at least four blue chip Law Firms in both Washington, D.C. and New York have declined the opportunity to work on any of the Trump administration or Trump personal legal problems. Historically,  past and even Presidents who were in office  legal woes were usually no brainers for prestigious firms. Plus it usually gave those firms a type of legal beagle bragging rights. But two reasons cited why the firms are reluctant are: 

1. They collectively and individually feel Trump wouldn't listen to their advice. They are using as proof his overriding of advice from his own staff. 

2. They are afraid that in the end, they will be stiffed on the bill citing all of the shady payment arrangements of his business career brought to light during the past campaign. 

Well, I guess we all reap what we sow.

KERRY CHANNELS O.J.

THAT'S WHY I ALWAYS LOVED KERRY

How about former Secretary of State and Senator John Kerry's reaction on TV this past Sunday when asked if he believed the President could work his own climate deal with the other 197 nations involved. Kerry, clearly exasperated, not by the question but by the President said this: 

GOVERNOR TOM WOLF COMMENDS ADVANCEMENT OF PENSION REFORM BILL

 Governor Tom Wolf (Photo: LuLac archives)

Governor Tom Wolf released the following statement on the bipartisan Senate support and passage of Senate Bill 1, the pension reform compromise bill, which now heads to the House:

“I applaud the 40 bipartisan Senators who voted for this bill and thank Senators Scarnati, Corman and Browne for their leadership on reforming our pension system. I look forward to working with House leaders to get this bill across the finish line.

“This pension compromise achieves my foremost goals: continuing to pay down our debt, reducing Wall Street fees, shifting risk away from taxpayers, all while providing workers with a fair retirement benefit.

“Achieving this compromise will provide employees with the fair retirement that they deserve, while also providing long-term relief to school districts, ensuring more future state dollars go directly into the classroom.”

MEDIA MATTERS

BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM

This week's guest is PennDOT Spokesman James May, discussing the Real ID law.  Tune in Sunday morning at 6 on 94.3 The Talker; 6:30 on 1400-The Game, NEPA's Fox Sports Radio and 106.7 fm; and at 7:30 on 105 The River.

WALN TV

SUNDAY MAGAZINE

This Week on Sunday Magazine.
Brian Hughes speaks with Rob Rave from Raves Garden Center in Dallas about their "Big Bodacious Weekend", featuring Butterfly Gardens and eagles on display on Sunday.
Brian speaks with gift historian Aileen Avery about gifts for Dads & Grads.
Magic 93's Frankie in the Morning speaks with members of the Performing Arts Training Academy about their
upcoming Summer Camp.
And Brian speaks with Dr Douglas Dietrich and Bob Rice about new hope for Hep C patients.
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 Hosts Rusty Fender, David DeCosmo, and Director Mark Migilore welcome John Maday to the program during the week of June 12th. Mr. Maday will outline plans for this year's Riverfest in Wilkes- Barre. 

ECTV Live can be seen on Comcast channel 19 (61 in some areas) and is aired during the Noon, 6pm and Midnight hours each day of the week. Following Monday's Live program the show will become available on Electric City Television's YouTube channel which can be viewed on your computer.

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.  104.9 FM and 100,7FM in Wilkes Barre! Plus Bobby V has a brand new website, check it out at www.doowopsockhop.net.

 

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"Washington Post" reports US has developed neutron bomb…..Doobie Brothers sponsor a Golf Classic & Concert for United Way….Joseph L Howze installed as bishop of Roman Catholic diocese (Miss)…..Supreme Court tosses out automatic death penalty laws…..Anita Bryant leads successful crusade against Miami gay rights law…..White Sox draft Harold Baines #1……During the Queen's Jubilee, the Sex Pistols attempt to perform on a boat on the River Thames, but are forced to stop by the police……Governor Shapp says the rumors about corruption in his administration are overblown….in Wilkes Barre Mayor Walter Lisman says there will be a 4th of July celebration at Kirby Park and 40 years ago this week the number one song in LuLac land and America was “Got to Give It Up, Part 1” by Marvin Gaye.