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| Onward to another year. |
Closing out 2018 with another year of controversy, death, success and failure.
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The year in review.
So instead of doing a long written out listing of the most notable events of 2018, I'll just put the most in poll.
Those who died, we've covered here on the blog. If we forgotten any famous names, our apologies.
George Hebert Walker Bush, Barbara Bush, Aretha Franklin, John McCain, Mac Miller, XXXTentacion, Stan Lee, Neil Simon, Burt Reynolds, Robin Leach, Charlotte Rae, Joe Jackson, Charles Krauthammer, Art Bell, Harry Anderson, Winnie Mandela, Jerry Van Dyke, Billy Graham, Ensa Cosby, Craig Mack, Stephen Hawking, Charles Lazarus, Jehi McMath, Ed Schultz, Kofi Annan, Whitey Bulger, Stephen Hillenburg, Kim Porter, Penny Marshall and R. Lee Ermey have passed away.
They will be missed.
We had mass shootings in the United States. Most of the mass shootings didn't really move the needle on gun control policies. However, activism got people out to vote. It helped Moms Demand Action activist Lucy McBath to become a Congresswoman. McBath is the mother of Jordan Davis. The teen was killed in Florida in 2012. Activism got the National Rifle Association in trouble with the feds. They had a Russian spy infiltrate the organization to peddle influence in the election. The revenue is slowly drying up. Advertising groups won't do business with the NRA because of Dana Loesch and Dan Bongino. The NRA's spokesperson Wayne LaPierre is now listed as a white extremist by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Former Milwaukee County sheriff David Clarke now under the federal radar. Killer Mike is considered a sell-out because he endorsed the NRA.
Mass shootings will continue. But with Democrats planning on passing gun reform laws in the term, maybe change is a coming. About 94 people are killed a day by firearms. That means about 59,000 people have died each year to gun violence.
What happen to _________? For the year, I've posted about people of color being killed by law enforcement and vigilantes. I am still vocal about how law enforcement is killing Black men without prejudice. I've seen it time after time and I believe it's going to get worse before it gets better. We're still demanding justice reform despite Congress passing a bipartisan law. We need police reform, better trained officers and a sense of understanding. We also need to have law enforcement better equipped in the case of a shooting. Cause I know cops have a thankless job.
Just like them, I want to go home tonight and see my family.
White folks calling the law on people of color. This year saw a lot of white people being dubbed this "cutesy" nicknames to point out their flagrant use of 911 on people of color minding their business. I know I've seen it one too many times in the United States.
Who will be the next white person shamed out of a job?
Media shake ups. We know that Roseanne Barr, Megyn Kelly and Bill Cosby top the 2018 biggest media shakeups. But I want to know what were your moments? I know it's hard to watch hours of celebrity news and political commentary. Trust me, it's nauseating! It's a part of our job to cover what's happening in the year and hope to give a better take in 2019.
Political success. Donald Trump had a year of mishaps. But he still managed to win some of these fights. However, the Democrats took control of Congress via the House of Representatives. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is bringing a new form of progressive. She has been pushing for a Green New Deal and fighting back against right wing trolls who demonized her from the moment she won her primary. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib will be the first Muslim women to serve in Congress. Ayanna Pressley will be the first African American woman to serve in Massachusetts as a Congresswoman. Sharice Davids is the first LGBTQ lawmaker who is Native Americans and former mixed-martial arts fighter. Lauren Underwood beat a longtime Republican in a district that never voted Republican. Former Teacher of the Year recipient Jahana Hayes will be the first African American woman to serve as a Congresswoman from Connecticut. Women make up a handful of newly sworn in lawmakers in this upcoming Congress.
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as the newest Supreme Court justice. He face a lot of backlash for allegations stemming from his days as prep student. Dr. Christine Blassy Ford came into the limelight as one of the many accusers who said that Kavanaugh and a friend raped her while she was at a party. The Republicans didn't believe her story and the right wing agitators were attacking her character and made the issue about her and not the man who could rule on rape cases.
Robert Mueller has put a handful of former Trump associates in the hot seat. Donald J. Trump is the point man to a potential scandal involving his dealings with Russian agents. He and many of his allies are facing possible criminal indictments for their role in the meddling of the 2016 U.S. election.
The key players include: Trump, Mike Pence, Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn, Michael Cohen, Roger Stone, Donald Trump, Jr., Jared Kushner, Dana Rohrabacher, Carter Page, George Papadopolous, Rick Gates, Cambridge Analytica, Natalia Veselnitskaya, Maria Butina, Jill Stein, Steve Bannon, Sam Clovis, Jerome Corsi, K.T. McFarland, Eric Prince, Rex Tillerson, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Alex van der Zwann, Sean "Softball" Hannity, Julian Assange and allies of the Russian GRU are under the radar.
Some may believe that Trump green lighted a foreign country to get information on Hillary Clinton.
Trump continues to deny his involvement in this. He calls Robert Mueller and the special prosecution a "witch hunt."
Political failures. Trump couldn't get the border wall. We're in a government shutdown over it. The Republicans were defeated in the House races. They managed to steal races in Florida, Georgia, Ohio and a congressional seat in North Carolina. The Republicans appointed failed candidate Martha McSally in Arizona to replace John McCain and Jon Kyl. The Republicans managed to pile on more debt in one single year thanks to the Jobs and Tax Cut Act. A Republican appointed federal judge ruled that the ACA was unconstitutional. The Democrats managed to box Trump into a corner. They keep reminding Trump said Mexico (not American taxpayers) will pay for the border wall.
As explained earlier, George Papadopolous Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen are convicted criminals. The Mueller probe has gotten them in a lot of trouble. Stormy Daniel's lawyer Michael Avenatti is no longer in the running for president. He smacked his girlfriend around.
Fox News is turning into Trump propaganda. Many in the junk food media are fearing that Trump's attacks on them will inspire another mad bomber or mass shooter.
Celebrities who succeeded. Well I can say that I know which celebrity was success or failure. I just came up with a list of folks who I believe succeed in the year 2018. If I am wrong, point it out.
Anyway, the celebrities I've listed are here. If you believe there's a celebrity, I've missed or didn't honor, please let me know.
Celebrities who failed. Like I've said before, I don't want to be too critical of celebrities who failed. They could make a comeback. Sometimes, hitting rock bottom doesn't mean you're dead and gone.
If I forgot to add a person or this person doesn't look like a failure, please let me know.
The winners. Here's a poll of who I believe are the big winners of 2018. Could I be wrong?
Now we're gearing up for 2019. Expect Donald J. Trump and Congress to clash. This government shutdown will eventually be over and we'll be covering it. We will hold Trump, the House Democrats and Senate Republicans accountable.
Expect Democrats line up a handful of candidates who want to oust Trump from the White House.
More celebrities that passed away.
More success and failures from our leaders, entertainers and community.
More controversies that ensue this country and the world. More mass shootings to make the news.
More stories about our community of Dayton, Ohio.
More activism.
On behalf of me (The Blue Light Buzz) and S.B, we thank you for reading Journal de la Reyna. We continue to move into the new year with optimism, confidence and a new sense of direction.
George Hebert Walker Bush, Barbara Bush, Aretha Franklin, John McCain, Mac Miller, XXXTentacion, Stan Lee, Neil Simon, Burt Reynolds, Robin Leach, Charlotte Rae, Joe Jackson, Charles Krauthammer, Art Bell, Harry Anderson, Winnie Mandela, Jerry Van Dyke, Billy Graham, Ensa Cosby, Craig Mack, Stephen Hawking, Charles Lazarus, Jehi McMath, Ed Schultz, Kofi Annan, Whitey Bulger, Stephen Hillenburg, Kim Porter, Penny Marshall and R. Lee Ermey have passed away.
They will be missed.
Celebrities who died in 2018. Who will be missed in your honest opinion?
Mass shootings will continue. But with Democrats planning on passing gun reform laws in the term, maybe change is a coming. About 94 people are killed a day by firearms. That means about 59,000 people have died each year to gun violence.
Which mass shooting in 2018 got your attention?
Just like them, I want to go home tonight and see my family.
The law killing people of color. Which event touched you the most?
Who will be the next white person shamed out of a job?
White people calling the law on people of color. Which one will be the most memorable?
What was the biggest shock in the junk food media?
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| Trump will face new headaches in 2019. |
Robert Mueller has put a handful of former Trump associates in the hot seat. Donald J. Trump is the point man to a potential scandal involving his dealings with Russian agents. He and many of his allies are facing possible criminal indictments for their role in the meddling of the 2016 U.S. election.
The key players include: Trump, Mike Pence, Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn, Michael Cohen, Roger Stone, Donald Trump, Jr., Jared Kushner, Dana Rohrabacher, Carter Page, George Papadopolous, Rick Gates, Cambridge Analytica, Natalia Veselnitskaya, Maria Butina, Jill Stein, Steve Bannon, Sam Clovis, Jerome Corsi, K.T. McFarland, Eric Prince, Rex Tillerson, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Alex van der Zwann, Sean "Softball" Hannity, Julian Assange and allies of the Russian GRU are under the radar.
Some may believe that Trump green lighted a foreign country to get information on Hillary Clinton.
Trump continues to deny his involvement in this. He calls Robert Mueller and the special prosecution a "witch hunt."
Who became a political winner?
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| The new class. |
Fox News is turning into Trump propaganda. Many in the junk food media are fearing that Trump's attacks on them will inspire another mad bomber or mass shooter.
Who became the biggest political loser?
Anyway, the celebrities I've listed are here. If you believe there's a celebrity, I've missed or didn't honor, please let me know.
Which celebrity succeeded in 2018?
If I forgot to add a person or this person doesn't look like a failure, please let me know.
Which celebrity took a nosedive in 2018?
Who is the biggest winner in 2018?
Expect Democrats line up a handful of candidates who want to oust Trump from the White House.
More celebrities that passed away.
More success and failures from our leaders, entertainers and community.
More controversies that ensue this country and the world. More mass shootings to make the news.
More stories about our community of Dayton, Ohio.
More activism.
