THe LuLac Edition #5, 823, November 13th, 2026

 

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QUESTIONS

Our 13 Questions logo.

1.  I know you’re a baseball fan, a Knicks guy bit what do you think about LeBron and the awesome record by the 76ers?

A few things. LeBron is like a new kid coming to a new team. He wants to show them he’s still got it and has been a true leader. His presence alone makes the East more competitive than ever. I’m glad for the 76er fans who have suffered for a long time.

 

2.  Did you expect that big of a blue sweep on Tuesday night?

I did not. Most Democrats like me have been very wary since a portion of dumb ass voters went for Trump instead of Hillary. When we were doing election returns our heads were on a swivel. We had NBC on one monitor, then were doing streaming with Maek Hiller, then opining and I personally did not have a full realization about the outcome until I got home. The Dems now have to make sure they are going to do something from the same page. They can’t waste any time and must meet Trump and his crooks with full force.

 

3.  What do you think of Medicare for all?

I think first off, get rid of the slogan. “For all” indicates that you are going to mandate or force people to do something they don’t want.

Rebrand it. Make it less “socialist” . Make the age 60 instead of 55.

Make it a public option which was what was intended all along. The people will come to it on their own if its es expensive.

Roll back money from the Defense Department and ICE and put that money into a separate funding mechanism for people who can’t pay.

Make it simple once its written. 80-20, 75-25. No preferences. That’s it for every American cross the board.

Any enrollee must have proof of a domicile or citizenship.

No tinkering around the edges.

 

4.  How do you feel about immigration reform?

Right now you’re not going to have that unless you restore the work effort to the work load of cases that were pushed back because the Trump administration gutted the system.

This will be hard to rebuild and it is up to the Democrats to make a more humane approach to this issue. Basic shit like maybe not killing American moms or male nurses driving SUVs.

 

5.  Turkey day coming up? White or dark meat?

Legs. Love the legs.

 

6.  I heard you saved democracy according tol some guy at your Sunday Mass?

 

LOL. Yeah we sit I the back pew at Sts. Peter & Paul in Plains   and a former coworker, soft player, fellow parishioner  and friend Kevin Kane said that out loud as his wife was   entering her name in the prayer book. I simply said, “Thank you but it wasn’t all me”.

 

7.  Did you get any feedback from the 28-22 live stream?

Yes more than I realized at first. The networks are still kings when it comes to election night dominance but things like streaming are making a dent. 

 

8.   Do you think it is a good decision to have Democratic Leadership work with the President?

 

Absolutely NOT. The guy can’t be trusted. Look at the tariffs and the Iranian war. You like me? No tariffs. You criticize me? I’ll raise your tariffs 80%.

The war. We won. We bombed even though we won. We are close to peace. We won. Some people there like us. They all want to kill us.

The man is erratic. I can work with Democrats. The election was stolen. Stephen Miller yeah.

It’s not going to work.

 

9.  How much damage did Pete Hegsmith do to the military?

Tons. He depleted our weaponry. Got rid of people for his own personal reasons.  Had no strategy for success. Treated military families like crap. Put stationed families of military personal in dire straits. Arrogant body shaming racisrt son of a bitch who will go down in history as the worst Defense Secretary ever. It’ll take two generations to get back on track.

 

10.             What do you think of Christmas music before Thanksgiving?

 

Not much. But I’ll check in once in a while. It already started on 92.1FM.

 

11.             Did you ever think Texas would go blue in your lifetime?

No, but I was pleased Greg Abbott got beat. He lost me when he sent buses of immigrants to northern towns unannounced. There’ one mean prick behind that smiling face.

 

12.             I heard you were going nuts at the Paul Anka concert. True?

  

Attorney and St. John's classmate John Terrana and wife Lori. 

Very. He was excellent. The event was well done and he was a master at it. I’m so glad I bought the tickets.

 

13.             How many visits did you make at the Never ending pasta promotion at Olive Garden?

Well it started in August so I ended with 5.

 

 

 

 

The LuLsac Edition #5, 822, November 12th, 2026

 

TRUMP VS COLLINS  

 

Donald Trump and Kaitlan Collins: Recent Interactions and Public Clashes

Donald Trump and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins have had a long history of public clashes, with recent exchanges ranging from televised comparisons to personal jabs and symbolic responses.

On CNN’s The Source, Kaitlan Collins contrasted Trump’s 2018 midterm campaign rallies with his 2026 closing pitch

. In 2018, Trump, then 72, held three high-energy rallies in Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri, pushing a “red meat” message about borders and immigration. In 2026, at age 80, Trump’s final appearance was a subdued speech at the reopened Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where he said, “For some reason, the sitting president doesn’t win the midterms,” before acknowledging the campaign’s “strong shot.” Collins used the clip to highlight the stark shift in Trump’s tone and energy.

Public Clashes and Interruptions

Collins has been a frequent target of Trump’s personal attacks. In June 2025, she confronted him over a $1.8 billion DOJ slush fund, prompting Trump to call her “ashamed” and accuse her of no longer being a “Conservative”

. In March 2025, during a press briefing, Trump cut her off mid-question about a “Signal” messaging incident, saying, “Excuse me, I didn’t pick you,” and redirected her to another reporter

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Jabs

At the 2026 WHCD, Trump singled out Collins, calling her award “fake” and telling her to “smile more” before making a veiled anti-trans “joke”

. Collins responded on Instagram with Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” and shared CNN’s support statement

In October 2026, Collins appeared on CNN with a mug reading “America Needs Nasty Women,” a direct reference to Trump’s repeated insults

While neither party confirmed intent, viewers interpreted it as a pointed, public retort to his criticism.

In sum, Trump and Collins’ relationship is defined by repeated public confrontations, with Collins often countering through media appearances, symbolic gestures, and direct commentary, while Trump continues to target her personally in speeches, social media, and press events.

 

Trump's display was the rant of a foolish pig attacking a person just doing her jiob. There is no working with this guy. Dems should take note. 

 

SCHUMER'S RECRUIT GETS  HISTORIC SENATE NOD  

Democratic nominee Scott Colom extended his lead over incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate election by more than 4,400.  This prompted CNN to declare him the winner. He becomes the first Black senator from Mississippi since the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War.  The state’s  Senate delegation has been Republican since 1989. 

The state last elected a Democrat in 1982, when John C. Stennis won his seventh term over Republican Haley Barbour.  Stennis, a Democrat from Kemper County, served from 1947 until January 3, 1989, making him the longest‑serving senator in U.S. history.

The last African American to hold the seat was a  Lincoln Reconstruction  Republican Blanche Kelso Bruce. He was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, to a Black mother and a white planter father He was the only formerly enslaved man to serve in the U.S. Senate and the first African American to complete a full Senate term. That was 140 years ago. He died in 1908.

  

BRESNAHAN, DINGELL, MANN, AND FRANKEL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO DELAY 340B REBATE MODEL, PROTECT ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICINE

 U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Lois Frankel (FL-22) introduced the 340B Rebate Model Delay Act, bipartisan legislation to delay implementation of the federal government’s 340B rebate model, citing concerns that the new system could create significant financial and administrative risks for healthcare providers and patients.

“Patients and providers should not have to bear the risks of an untested change to a program that helps deliver affordable medicines to communities across the country,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “Congress needs more time to evaluate the potential financial and administrative consequences of the rebate model and ensure that any changes to 340B protect patients and the providers who serve them.

Under the rebate model, participating providers would pay the full price of certain prescription drugs upfront and receive the 340B discount later through rebates. This could create cash-flow pressures, increase administrative burdens, and make it more difficult for community health centers, hospitals, and other safety-net providers to maintain access to affordable medications.

“Families in Michigan are already struggling to pay for healthcare,” said Rep. Dingell. “Safety-net providers are not in the financial position to front this money, especially in light of Medicaid cuts, and will either have to hike up prices for patients or stop offering lifesaving drugs. This bill would delay the implementation of this rebate model so we can ensure people’s lives are not put at risk.”

“Rural hospitals and health care providers across the Big First District rely on the 340B program to stretch limited resources and continue providing quality care close to home,” said Rep. Mann. “The new rebate model would force these providers to pay higher upfront costs and wait to be reimbursed, putting unnecessary financial strain on facilities that already operate on tight margins. This legislation provides certainty for our rural health care providers by stopping the rebate model through 2028 and protecting their ability to serve patients in rural communities.”

“Safety-net hospitals and community health centers are lifelines for low-income families, seniors, and people without health insurance,” said Rep. Frankel. “Our bipartisan bill stops a new requirement forcing these providers to pay full price for prescription drugs and then wait for rebates. Their limited resources should go toward caring for patients, not waiting for drug companies to pay them back. We should be making it easier for people to get the medicine they need, not putting more financial strain on the hospitals and clinics they depend on.”

The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows eligible healthcare providers serving underserved communities to purchase covered outpatient drugs at discounted prices and stretch limited resources to provide care.

The 340B Rebate Model Delay Act is endorsed by Advocates for Community Health, America’s Essential Hospitals, Children’s Hospital Association, National Association of Community Health Centers, Catholic Health Association, Alliance of Safety-Net Hospitals (ASH), Health West, Hospital Association of Pennsylvania (HAP), 340B Health, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Ryan White Clinics for 340B Access, American Association of Medical Colleges, National Rural Health Association, Michigan Primary Care Association, Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Community Health Center Association of Mississippi, Idaho Community Health Center Association, Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, Georgia Primary Care Association, Oregon Primary Care Association, Washington Association for Community Health, and American Hospital Association. 

 

SHAPIRO ADMINISTRATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES HIGHLIGHT SAFE DRIVING AROUND SCHOOL BUSES THROUGH OPERATION SAFE STOP

Mike Carroll announces the results of the Operation Safe Stop, a one-day school bus enforcement and education initiative, during which law enforcement officials and participating school districts document drivers violating Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law, in Harrisburg, PA on November 9, 2026

The Shapiro Administration released the results of Operation Safe Stop, an annual, one-day school bus enforcement and education initiative aimed at enhancing school bus safety for students across the Commonwealth by curtailing violations of Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law.

Operation Safe Stop is a one-day targeted enforcement and education event where law enforcement officials and participating schools documented drivers violating Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law, emphasizing the frequency of these violations and highlighted the importance of driving safely around students and school buses.

89 participating law enforcement agencies and 14 school districts documented 196 drivers violating Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law, up from 188 reported last year. Throughout 2025, 404 drivers were convicted of violating the School Bus Stopping Law, up from 352 in 2024.

MEDIA MATTERS

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BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM

You'll hear the program Sunday at 6 on 94.3 The Talker; 6:30 on 1400 am The Mothership and 7:30 am on 105 The River.

 

THE LAURIE CADDEN SHOW

Tune in every Saturday morning at 9am for The Laurie Cadden Show on WILK FM 103.1 and AM 980 and 910. Laurie’s program has been a northeastern Pennsylvania mainstay every Saturday. Tune in to hear her insights and take on local issues as well as entertaining and informative interviews.

 

BOBBY V’S DOO WOP SUNDAY NIGHT SOCK HOP

 

BEATLE EDD’S FAB FOUR MUSIC HOUR

Tune in every week to the Home of Rock and Roll for a jam packed, unpredictable hour starting at 9am Sundays. Host Edd Raineri gives you facts and great music from the immortal Fab Four on ROCK 107.

 

THE LULAC TIME MACHINE

Week of November 2 through 4^th

1963

U.S. President John F. Kennedy was scheduled to be driven in a motorcade in Chicago, along Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue en route to the Hilton Hotel, and then to watch college football's annual Army–Navy Game, being held that year at Soldier Field. That morning, however, Kennedy abruptly canceled the trip, and announced that he would remain at the White House to confer with advisers about events in South Vietnam.

That morning at At 6:37 a.m., guards defending the Presidential Palace in Saigon raised the white flag of surrender after more than two hours of shelling by rebels within the South Vietnam military, but found that President Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother, Ngo Dinh Nhu, had slipped out of the surrounded building, apparently through a tunnel that emerged at a beauty parlor several blocks away. Around 8:00 a.m., witnesses outside the St. Francis Xavier Church in Cholon recognized Diem and Nhu, who had asked church authorities to notify the rebels that they were willing to surrender. The coup leader, General Duong Van Minh, sent a convoy to pick up the Ngo brothers, and General Mai Huu Xuan oversaw their arrest. After promising them safe conduct into exile, General Xuan had both men step into an M113 armored personnel carrier at 9:45 a.m. Reports differ as to whether the act was committed inside the APC by their captor, Captain Nguyễn Văn Nhung, or by General Xuan after torture at the National Police headquarters, but the Ngo brothers were tortured and then shot to death. The official announcement from the rebels on Radio Saigon, however, was that both men had committed suicide.

On Monday th e 4^th, The U.S. Secret Service concluded that the more secure and the larger of two locations for President Kennedy's fundraising luncheon in Dallas would be the "Women's Building" at Fair Park at the east side of downtown, rather than the Trade Mart on the west side near Dealey Plaza. Despite the recommendations of Chief Gerald Behn of the White House detail, and Dallas field office agent Forrest Sorrels, the state Democratic Party leaders in Texas settled on the Trade Mart. "[A] different destination for the motorcade," author Vincent Bugliosi would write later, "would have meant a different route altogether, and no assassination." 

 Here are Kennedy's remarks in San Antonio the day before followed by that week in 1963 the number one song in LuLac land and America was “I Can’t Stay Mad At You” by Skeeter Davis.