The LuLac Edition #5, 545, January 15th, 2026

 

MAKING HISTORY OR LET YOUR FINGER DOING THE WALKING!  

Donald Trump became the first President in the history of the United States to give someone the finger. Trump was perturbed when an Auto worker yelled at him regarding the Epstein files. Now any normal President might have ignored it. But again these Republicans really get weird when anything of a sexual nature is brought up. This friendship with Epstein must be driving Trump crazy. I mean there have been worse things said about him, but this touched a nerve.

Naturally the auto worker was suspended from his job for a violation of free speech.

In the United States? Uh yes. The Trump United States.

Now to be fair Trump was not the only person in the Executive branch to give someone the finger.

Exactly 50 years ago this September, Rockefeller, then vice-president of the United States, was on a campaign swing through upstate New York on Sept. 16, 1976, with Sen. Bob Dole, who had been selected to be President Gerald Ford’s running mate for the 1976 election.

When someone in a group of heckling leftie SUNY Binghamton students gave Rockefeller the finger, Rockefeller gave it right back, much to the delight of Dole in the background.

At the time, Rockefeller’s finger flashing was scandalous and the gesture was referred to thereafter as “The Rockefeller Salute”. Rockefeller refused to apologize for his outburst.

“I was just responding in kind”, he said, neatly avoiding the point that the apology was not expected to go to the hecklers but to the general public. Bob Dole was asked by a reporter why he didn’t join Rockefeller in “the salute”. He replied, “I have trouble with my right arm”. Dole was of course wounded in World War II.

After unsuccessfully seeking the 4 term Governor  presidential nomination in 1960, 1964, and 1968, he served as Vice President from 1974 to 1977 under President Gerald R. Ford.

Ford ascended to the presidency following the August 1974 resignation of Richard Nixon over the Watergate Scandal, and Ford selected Rockefeller as his replacement, only the second vice president to be appointed under the provisions of the 25th Amendment, Ford having been the first.

The difference though between Trump’s action and Rocky’s was this: Nelson seemed to enjoy his moment, Donald did not.

 

MORE SEX OBSESSION FROM THE GOP

 

Scott Perry who was/is hung up on where people go to the bathrooms is now hiding. Hiding in an election year? Well when you win by 5,000 votes and tell people about your appearance AFTER the fact, don’t answer your office doors and hide, people n Even supporters who live in Perry’s central Pennsylvania district could not remember the last time he hosted an in-person town hall.

The U.S. House is ending a 17-day recess, typically known as a district work period, in which members of Congress return home to focus on their constituents. But some of the most vulnerable Republicans limited their potential exposure to the potential backlash from President Donald Trump’s first months in office.

 

MEASLES ON THE MOVE

The measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached alarming levels, with 124 new cases reported recently, bringing the total to 434 cases. The outbreak is primarily centered in Spartanburg County, with over 400 people in quarantine. The outbreak has been linked to public exposure and low vaccination rates, with 93% of cases occurring among unvaccinated individuals. The CDC recommends the MMR vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 months and between 4 and 6 years old, with two doses offering 97% effectiveness against measles. The outbreak has prompted health officials to encourage vaccination and monitor for symptoms in those who may have been exposed.

THIS IS INSANE. Parents are to blame for not vaccinating their kids and the RFK devotees and lackeys are liable for those deaths.

This is what happens when you have scare tactics with people too dumb to understand science.

 

 

ICE NOT SO NICE

 

When the woman was shot to death a week ago, the most egregious factor was the ICE pigs WOULD NOT LET MEDICAL HELP THROUGH.

A full-fledged doctor offered his services  but they SHOT HER, and if there was a chance that she might have lived, THEY LET HER DIE.

I write this because no one is screaming this from the rooftops and the defenders of the indefensible are peddling the story that he is bleeding internally because he got hut by the car.

 

ICE ON HAND FOR

DISNEY SKATE PROGRAM

AT THE ARENA

 

An ICE officer was spotted outside the Arena recently making sure (NOT) the attendees were going to be safe from those 20 million criminal (NOT) immigrants looking to do harm.

WHAT A JOKE from wanna be Mall Cops. 

  

SHAPIRO ADMINISTRATION CELEBRATES TWO DECADES OF FUELING GROWTH, NEW INVESTMENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA'S $132.5 BILLION AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY THROUGH CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Lisa Graybeal and leadership from the Pennsylvania Centers for Excellence celebrate how the centers are feeding the nation's growth by bringing together industry associations, higher education institutions, and the Commonwealth to help advance research, innovation, and business growth in Pennsylvania's different plant and animal agriculture sectors, in Harrisburg, PA on January 13, 2026.

On the fourth day of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Lisa Graybeal and leadership from Pennsylvania's Centers for Excellence gathered to celebrate how the centers are feeding the nation's growth through bringing together industry associations, higher education institutions, and the Commonwealth to help advance research, innovation, and business growth in Pennsylvania's different plant and animal agriculture sectors.

"This year's Farm Show theme, Growing A Nation, isn't just a reference to the food on our plates," Graybeal said. "It's a recognition that agriculture is the foundation of our economy, the health of our communities, and the security of our nation. The Centers for Excellence are enhancing Pennsylvania's global competitiveness and growing the future of our industry and our economy."

"By combining the practical experience and in-depth knowledge of a wide spectrum of industry professionals with the expertise of our world-class research and teaching institutions, the centers are a model that works, making strategic investments where each industry needs them most to ensure Pennsylvania continues to be a national leader."

Collectively, the centers receive a $4.1 million investment through the state budget.

 

BRESNAHAN SECURES FEDERAL FUNDING TO TRAIN REHABILITATION COUNSELORS IN NORTHEASTERN PA

 

U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. announced that he helped secure nearly $1 million in federal funding for the University of Scranton to support its nationally recognized Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Program. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration.

The five-year grant, totaling $999,909.16, will provide tuition scholarships for graduate students, expand online and hybrid learning options, and help address regional workforce shortages of highly qualified rehabilitation counselors.

“The University of Scranton plays an important role in preparing students for careers that meet real needs in our communities,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “That’s why I’m proud to have helped secure this critical funding to expand access to training and help address workforce shortages in rehabilitation and counseling services. I will always fight to bring tax dollars back to Northeastern Pennsylvania to strengthen programs our communities rely on.”5

“The clinical rehabilitation counseling field is a shining of example of what it means to be 'for and with others,' a Jesuit ideal we hold dear at The University of Scranton. Our students are trained to treat — but even more importantly, accompany — individuals as they face emotional, physical and psychological challenges,” said Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University of Scranton president. “We are very grateful to Rep. Bresnahan and the RSE for their support of this program, which has helped countless people live better lives thanks to the expert care they received from Scranton graduates.”

The grant will allow the program, previously offered only on campus, to be available fully online or in a hybrid format, making it accessible to a broader and more diverse group of students.

Established in 1965, the University of Scranton’s Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Program is one of the oldest programs of its kind at a Catholic college or university in the nation. Nearly 1,000 graduates have gone on to serve individuals with disabilities nationwide, collectively reaching an estimated 1.5 million clients nationwide, according to the University.

The University of Scranton’s rehabilitation counseling program is currently ranked No. 2 in Pennsylvania and among the top 50 programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

 

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THE LULAC TIME MACHINE

HUBERT HUMPHREY DIES

January 1978 

 EDITOR'S NOTE: The above photos were of Humphrey with the press, the late multi term Wyoming Area School Board Director Thomas "Tim" Pribula at the 1972 Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Dinner in Pittston and me with Humphrey. He was my uncle Tim and going to this event was my first taste of the national political process.  

Hubert Humphrey served as a 5 term Senator from Minnesota, a Vice President as well as a three time candidate for the Presidency, He lost by a narrow margin to Richard Nixon.

In early January 1974, Humphrey checked into the Bethesda Naval Hospital for tests regarding a minute tumor of the bladder. His physician Edgar Berman said the next day that Humphrey "looks fine and feels fine" and was expected to leave early the following week. In an interview conducted on March 29, 1974, Humphrey concurred with Senator Mike Mansfield's assessment from the prior day that the House of Representatives had enough votes to impeach Nixon. Humphrey was reportedly pleased by Nixon's resignation.

n October 1976, Humphrey was admitted to a hospital for the removal of a cancerous bladder, predicted his victory in his reelection bid, and advocated for members of his party to launch efforts to increase voter turnout upon his release. He won that next term.

Humphrey ran for Majority Leader after the 1976 election but lost to Robert Byrd of West Virginia. The Senate honored Humphrey by creating the post of Deputy President pro tempore of the Senate for him. On August 16, 1977, Humphrey revealed he was suffering from terminal bladder cancer. On October 25 of that year, he addressed the Senate, and on November 3, Humphrey became the first person other than a member of the House or the President of the United States to address the House of Representatives in session. President Carter honored him by giving him command of Air Force One for his final trip to Washington on October 23. One of Humphrey's final speeches contained the lines "It was once said that the moral test of Government is how that Government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped", which is sometimes described as the "liberals' mantra".

Humphrey spent his last weeks calling old political acquaintances. One call was to Richard Nixon, inviting him to his upcoming funeral, which Nixon accepted. Staying in the hospital, Humphrey went from room to room, cheering up other patients by telling them jokes and listening to them. On January 13, 1978, he died of bladder cancer at his home in Waverly, Minnesota, at the age of 66.

Humphrey's body lay in state in the rotundas of the U.S. Capitol and the Minnesota State Capitol before being interred at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. His death overshadowed the death of his colleague from Montana, Senator Lee Metcalf, who had died the day before Humphrey. Old friends and opponents of Humphrey, from Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon to President Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale, paid their final respects. "He taught us how to live, and finally he taught us how to die", said Mondale.

Humphrey's wife Muriel was appointed by Minnesota governor Rudy Perpich to serve in the U.S. Senate until a special election to fill the term was held; she did not seek election to finish her husband's term in office. In 1981, she married Max Brown and took the name Muriel Humphrey Brown.  Upon her death in 1998 she was interred next to Humphrey at Lakewood Cemetery.

The epitaph on Humphrey's gravestone reads: "I have enjoyed my life, its disappointments outweighed by its pleasures. I have loved my country in a way that some people consider sentimental and out of style. I still do, and I remain an optimist, with joy, without apology, about this country and about the American experiment in democracy….and this week in 1978 the number one song in LuLac land and America was “Baby Come Back” by Player.