The LuLac Edition #5, 524, December 17th, 2025

 

WRITE ON WEDNESDAY

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We missed this last week but here is a comment from Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti who had a comment about Representative Bresnehan appearing with President Trump. Now to be clear, what was the Congressman going to do, snub the President?

But she is using the visit to make a line of demarcation of her candidacy and his in the upcoming 2026 election. Here’s what she had to say.

 

COGNETTI ISSUES STATEMENT ON REP. BRESNAHAN APPEARING WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP

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Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, who is a Democratic candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, issued a statement regarding U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township, who appeared with President Donald Trump at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono last Tuesday evening.

“I first ran for Mayor of Scranton as an Independent to root out corruption in City Hall,” Cognetti said. “That promise to shake up a broken and corrupt political system is also what attracted many Northeastern Pennsylvanians to support President Trump. Unfortunately, Congressman Rob Bresnahan has come to represent the exact kind of self-serving politician that Northeastern Pennsylvanians — regardless of which party they vote for — all agree we need to get rid of.

“Bresnahan betrayed our community by breaking his promise to ban congressional stock trading and instead becoming one of the most active traders in all of Congress, and by breaking his promise to protect our health care, instead voting for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history.

“The truth is that no matter who comes to our community to campaign for Rob Bresnahan, he won’t be able to outrun his own record of corruption and broken promises. Congressman Bresnahan has put himself first — I’m running to put NEPA first.”

 

Cognetti went on to say that Bresnahan campaigned on a pledge to ban congressional stock trading, but has instead become one of the top stock traders in Congress – and she said he has specifically faced scrutiny for his timely stock trades connected to health care.

 

“Multiple news outlets have reported that Bresnahan dumped stocks in Medicaid providers shortly before voting for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history,” Cognetti said. “And reporting revealed that Bresnahan ‘sold off between $100,001 and $250,000 worth of bonds issued by the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority,’ which ‘came after a report identified 10 rural hospitals in Pennsylvania that faced immediate risk of closure.’”

Additionally, Cognetti said Bresnahan has faced scrutiny after he promised the hardworking people of NEPA that he would not gut Medicaid, but then voted to cut roughly $1 trillion from the health care program in order to fund more tax cuts for billionaires.

“Bresnahan’s vote could take health care away from more than 30,000 people in PA-08, with ‘more than a quarter’ of the district relying on Medicaid to receive health care,” Cognetti said. “Bresnahan’s vote makes an estimated $137 billion in cuts to rural health systems over 10 years — far exceeding the $50 billion so-called ‘Rural Health Fund’ he is now deceptively touting.”

Cognetti ended her statement with this:

“And Bresnahan has rubber-stamped chaotic tariffs that are spiking the cost of everything from groceries to housing for Northeastern Pennsylvanians. Bresnahan even ‘traded stocks heavily’ and completed the second most trades out of any member in Congress during the week that Trump announced major global tariffs — proving he is more interested in his own bank account than actually doing anything to lower costs. 

The LuLac Edition #5, 523, December 16th, 2025

 

ROB REINER, HIS WIFE

AND THE PIG PRESIDENT

When we first learned that Rob Reiner and his wife were killed in their own home, we had a mix of emotions that ranged from anger to fear. What was this world coming to we both simultaneously said at the same time.

Reiner was a talented son of a comedic icon. But rather than riding on his father’s coattails, he found his own path. And like fellow prodigy Ron Howard, everything he did was thought provoking, entertaining, and quality stuff.

If you saw “Sleepless in Seattle” or “A Few Good Men” you will see the diversity in story saying that was real. Reiner, who had mega talents, was regarded as a formidable force in movies with still so much potential ahead of him. Now he joins John Lennon who had the same future cache of talent that was stolen by cold blooded murder. Senseless, cruel, and unnecessary.

The fact that his own son killed him was tragedy enough. Reiner’s son Nick had all the advantages that most his own age DID NOT HAVE. His father made a movie about his struggles. He chose a path that was his despite help from every corner. I know there is mental illness there, but the bottom line is this. THE KID IS AN INGRATE!

Like other people of note, Reiner’s death brought out responses of support, empathy, and grief. It was support that his remaining family, friends, and the viewers from “Meathead” on All in the Family” to his current works needed.

Comfort and joy for this man, this legend.

EXCEPT FOR ONE.

This is what Donald Trump wrote in a late-night post.

A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS. He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump, with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before. May Rob and Michele rest in peace!

The only good thing he wrote was that the couple rest in peace.

He made the claim that Reiner caused his own death and that of his wife by anger caused by the actor’s disagreement with him and his policies. He then labeled the death cause as Trump Derangement Syndrome. 

Not the case but again Trump like a baby has no impulse control. And the sad part about this he has infected America with his own brand of Trump Derangement Syndrome. Disagree with ANY MAGA bad behavior or call them out for their mimicking Trump’s attacks on Democrats and you get labeled with TDS. It is a type of group that makes them feel superior to others.

My own cousin accused me of that just last month. Funny how when Steve Scalise gets shot and Charlie Kirk is assassinated there is universal empathy. Its because normal thinking people, most Americans have that decency.

But the MAGAs have had their decency stolen by Trump himself. This latest post is indefensible in all parts of the political sphere. It is ugly, selfish, and just plain fucking crazy.

But I guarantee that someone in MAGA land will defend their cult leader because they are ones that have TDS.

Trump Defense Syndrome.

They will believe anything this SICK BASTARD tells them. 

 

THEN THERE WAS JOE!!! 

 

The LuLac Edition #5, 522, December 15th, 2025

 

MONDAY MEMES 

 

The LULac Edition #5, 521, December 14th, 2025

 

FOOD-TASTIC NEWS

THE SACRED BURRITO

We all have had them. Burritos stuffed with meat, cheese, vegies and the like. They are fast lunches and hangover middle of the night meals. We crave them, consume and miss them when the need for fat, fiber and protein is in our gastronomical crosshairs.

They come from a drive through, a sit-down setting or at your own home dinner table. They are a constant in American cuisine.

But just where did they come from? What varieties are there? And are they goo.d for our health?

Well Taco Bell research chef Anne Albertine experimented with grilling burritos to enhance portability. This grilling technique allowed large burritos to remain sealed without spilling their contents.[70] This is a well-known cooking technique used by some San Francisco taquerias and Northern Mexican burrito stands. Traditionally, grilled burritos are cooked on a comal (griddle).

Bean burritos, which are high in protein and low in saturated fat, have been touted for their health benefits.[71] Black bean burritos are also a good source of dietary fiber and phytochemicals.[72]

A burrito (English: /bəˈriːtoʊ/, Spanish: [buor burro in Mexico is, historically, a regional name, among others, for what is known as a taco, a tortilla filled with food, in other parts of the country. The term burrito was regional, specifically from Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacán, San Luis Potosí, Sonora and Sinaloa, for what is known as a taco in Mexico City and surrounding areas, and codzito in Yucatán and Quintana Roo.Due to the cultural influence of Mexico City, the term taco became the default, and the meaning of terms like burrito and codzito were forgotten, leading many people to create new meanings and folk histories.

In modern times, it is considered by many as a different dish in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine that took form in Ciudad Juárez, consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped into a sealed cylindrical shape around various ingredients. In Central and Southern Mexico, burritos are still considered tacos, and are known as tacos de harina ("wheat flour tacos").  The tortilla is sometimes lightly grilled or steamed to soften it, make it more pliable, and allow it to adhere to itself. Burritos are often eaten by hand, as their tight wrapping keeps the ingredients together. Burritos can also be served "wet"; i.e., covered in a savory and spicy sauce, when they would be eaten with a fork and knife.

Burritos are filled with savory ingredients, most often a meat such as beef, chicken, or pork, and often include other ingredients, such as rice, cooked beans (either whole or refried), vegetables, such as lettuce and tomatoes, cheese, and condiments such as salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, or crema.

A wet burrito is covered with a red chili sauce similar to a red enchilada sauce, with melted shredded cheese on top. It is usually eaten from a plate using a knife and fork, rather than eaten with the hands.This variety is sometimes called "smothered", "enchilada-style", mojado (Spanish for "wet"), or suizo ("Swiss"; used in Spanish to indicate dishes topped with cheese or cream).

A burrito bowl is not technically a burrito despite its name, as it consists of burrito fillings served without the tortilla. The fillings are placed in a bowl, and a layer of rice is put at the bottom. In 2017, a Meal, Ready-to-Eat version of a burrito bowl was introduced. It is not to be confused with a taco salad, which has a foundation of lettuce inside a fried tortilla (tostada).

A breakfast burrito is composed of breakfast foods from American cuisine, particularly scrambled eggs, wrapped in a flour tortilla. This style was invented and popularized in several regional American cuisines, most notably New Mexican cuisine, Southwestern cuisine, Californian cuisine, and Tex-Mex.

A chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito popular in Southwestern and Tex-Mex cuisines, and in the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora.

A taco is similar to a burrito, but is served open rather than closed, is generally smaller, and is often made with corn tortillas rather than wheat tortillas. The taco editor of Texas Monthly argues that burritos are a type of taco.

Dürüm is a Turkish wrap that is usually filled with typical doner kebab ingredients.

So take your pick. (Wikipedia, LuLac)

The LuLac Edition #5, 520, December 13th, 2025

 

13 QUESTIONS 

 

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1. Steve Corbett made a big deal out of applying for press credentials for the head MagaNut. He got them but didn't go. Do you think he is actually a member of the press, and if so, by having no intention of covering the event, did he basically steal a pass from another member of the press who would have gone?

A public presidential appearance is not a black tie RSVP cocktail party  at Mar-a-Lago. I earned and deserve a press pass for any public event. Read my regular columns in The Scranton City News and decide if can handle my aggressive journalism. We need more outlaw journalists rather than the kiss-ass clerks of fact who cover political events like the lap dog toadies they are. Any more questions?  (from Corbett) 

 https://theoutlawcorbett.com/

2. Studies say that people are less inclined to follow the news these days than before. Are you in that category? 

Kind of. I keep up with the Sunday shows but have heard all the bullshit Trump conveys for several lifetimes.   My salvation is Pardon the Interruption on ESPN as a anecdote to the madness.  When you know what's coming out of the blond bimbo's mouth is a line of dog shit............it's just not worth the time to even acknowledge.

 

3.  How is the state GOP ramping up to try and defeat Josh Shapiro in the race for Governor? 

They are binging up bullshit about how millions were spent on renovations to the Governor's mansion. They conveniently forget the fact that he and his family were nearly assassinated in the spring of this year. These "tax payer" crazies are fine with having rich people have  permanent tax breaks but bitch about all of this stuff.

 

4. Will Stacey Gerrity be a tough foe for Shapiro next year? 

The GOP lie machine will be in full swing but Stacey has been seen in too many Trump situations. Unless he has a Scrooge like  Epiphany, he will be a weight on all  Republicans. 

 

5.  Is there any Christmas song you hate? 

 

Yes indeed. The hippopotamus song. 

 

6.   What are your thoughts on the branding of MSNBC to MS? 

 

None.  Same cast, same crew. 

 

7.   Do you go to church on Thanksgiving and why? 

 

To give thank for my blessings, good health and close calls in  my life. 

 

8.  When you were a kid what was your favorite Christmas show? 

 

Bell Telephone Hour. 

 

9. Are you a Seven fishes type of guy for Christmas? 

 

Oh yeah. Last year a local eatery was going to do one but bagged out on it. Never went back to it after that. They waited until the  last minute to tell people. We were walking out the door to go. 

 

10. What's with the damn  red coat? 

 

I boughht it after the weight loss and decided it to wear t the day after Thanksgiving  until January 6th, Three Kings Day. 

 

11. J.D. Vance. Sincere guy? 

 

Christ NO! 

 

12. I hear there's a new Crown Royal out, I know you're a non drinker but did you buy it? It's chocolate. 

 

Yes for my annual drink of liquor. 

 

13. If you want to be happy a million ways....how can that be done? 

 

Go home for the holidays because being home for the holidays is the best.