Friday, March 31, 2017

It's Not The Friendliest Border Anymore!

The Haskell Free Library is located directly on the U.S.-Canadian border. The library has a taped line on the floor letting people know whether you're in the United States or Canada. Donald J. Trump's border enforcement policies could make it extremely difficult for Canadians and Americans to enter without restrictions.

The friendship is becoming quite testy. People who live in Canada are having trouble entering the United States. When it comes to work visas, travel plans, and school, there are some Canadians being turned away at the gate by the United States Customs and Border Agency.

The border patrol is now making life difficult for people who live in Canada, those who have property on the border and of course some who live in areas where it's essential to be in the United States and Canada.

Fuhrer Donald J. Trump's promise to secure the border isn't just focused on Mexico. It's focused on the longest and unmanned U.S.and Canadian border.

The United States and Canada share a complexed border. Some of the border cuts in areas like homes, businesses and private property.

Examples include the town of Derby Line, Vermont. The town sits directly on the border and there are businesses, a road and a library that literally divides the countries. The town is directly within a block of Stanstead, Quebec.

Some who live Canada have to work in the United States. Cities like Buffalo, Detroit and Niagara Falls are directly on the border. The city of Blaine Washington, has the Peace Arch.

The town of Point Roberts, Washington sits on a peninsula at the tip of British Columbia, a province in Canada.

People who live in Point Roberts have to cross the border more than two times a day to get to school, food and resources from both countries.

And the tiny hamlet of Estcourt Station, Maine. You have to enter Canada to get to this area. The logging roads that lead to the town from the American side are treacherous. It's risky enough to get through the rugged and hardly traveled roads of Maine's autonomous region.

The town sits directly on the border and it has the Quebec area code. The town has about 5 people living there and the houses are literally on the border. The largely populated town of Pohenegamook, Quebec and Estcourt Station are unified. The residents are American and Canadian. They find difficulty living on the border.
Estcourt Station, Maine and Pohenegamook, Quebec. This property literally sits on the U.S.-Canadian border.
Since 9/11, the U.S. border patrol made it top priority to keep illegal entry from happening. Even in a tiny hamlet like Estcourt Station, a Canadian who wants to fill up at the local Gulf station in Estcourt will have to report to the U.S. Border Patrol located about 3/4 mile from the station. And if it's not open, people are required to stay away from the area. They could face a hefty fine and jail time if caught.

Residents have to follow the rules when entering their properties. They can cut their grass, barbecue their food and enjoy the sunset in their backyards. But they have to stay in the backyards and never travel further into the brush. Because if they enter the brush, they entered the United States illegally.

They are sometimes trapped in their homes from 5pm on Friday until 9am on Monday.

And this has gotten the attention of American lawmakers. Some are shrugging it off. Others aren't.

Immigration attorneys believe that Trump's proposals are unconstitutional and vow to fight his executive orders in federal court.

Trump's policies could hurt relations with our trading partners Canada and Mexico.

GMA Is So Tired Of Divas!

Troubled waters over at GMA. The co-hosts are pissed with Michael Strahan's diva behavior.
Michael Strahan's arrival to GMA was controversial. He would depart from Live! with Kelly and Michael abruptly without acknowledging it to his co-host Kelly Ripa. This became one of the most talked about stories of 2016.

Ripa was torn by the decision and took a leave of absence. She would later to return to address the departure of Strahan and her frustration with ABC executives.

So far, Ripa hasn't found a replacement to the Live show. Even without a co-host, Ripa's show is seeing strong ratings and it's likely that she'll do just fine without a permanent co-host.

Strahan is causing drama with the co-hosts over at GMA. There's a well-publicized feud going on over at GMA. Longtime veteran hosts Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos are tired of Strahan getting special treatment. They believe that Strahan's ego is ruining the traditional strength of GMA.

GMA is catching up in the ratings war with Today.

Today which is facing its own controversy with the hiring of Megyn Kelly and the firing of Tamron Hall.

Even pop culture reporter Lara Spencer is getting fed up with the lack of airtime. She is annoyed that Strahan is stealing her pop stories and she feels like she's being minimized by Strahan.

You know Kelly Ripa is enjoying this.

Strahan also does analysis on Fox NFL Sunday and hosts the $100,000 Pyramid. When he departed from Live! he was barred from promoting products and his own signature line clothing company.



Black-ish Takes On Chris Brown!

The latest episode of black-ish has Chris Brown in it. It should be considered a "lost episode" because the fans hated this.

The hit ABC sitcom black-ish is taking on Chris Brown. The troubled entertainer made a guest appearance on the show and fans of the show are outraged over this.

Brown was playing a rapper brought in to help Dre (played by Anthony Anderson) to help boost his advertising firm.

The pop star's squeaky clean image was completely tarnished after he assaulted his then ex-girlfriend pop singer Rihanna. That forever tarnished his image as a "bad boy with a temper."

And even though he didn't have a full guest spot on the show, the fans were pissed that a man with a history of criminal behavior could be given such a prestige.

The show also featured Emmy award winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Jeff Meacham, Peter Mackenzie, Wanda Sykes, Deon Cole, Jenifer Lewis and Laurence Fishburne.

Brown who just recently came under investigation for threatening Karrueche Tran after the two got into a dispute over their daughter. Tran got a restraining order against him. The California in-house told Brown to give up his firearms and computers.

Tran said that Brown had physically assaulted her and their daughter.

black-ish is greenlighted for another season. This episode maybe on the back burner when it hits syndication. The show surpassed into syndication and this episode maybe considered "lost" after it hits the local television markets.

It may never be replayed again on ABC if fans call out the executives.

Brown who has a notorious history with violence and is under investigation for allegations of threatening individuals.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Michael Flynn Might Sing Like A Canary!


Michael Flynn might talk to the FBI.

It seems like Michael Flynn, the former National Security Adviser for the Donald J. Trump team is possibly talking to the FBI on his role in the Russian meddling of the U.S. elections.

The Wall Street Journal broke the news tonight.

"General Flynn certainly has a story to tell, and he very much wants to tell it, should the circumstances permit," Robert Kelner said.

Kelner is Flynn's attorney and he said that the former general is willing to explain.

"Out of respect of the Committees, we will not comment right now on the details of discussions between counsel for General Flynn and the House and Senate Intelligence Committees, other than to confirm that those discussions have taken place."

Flynn made an offer with the FBI, the House and Senate Intelligence Committees. The allegations of Trump's allies making contact with Russian officials is big news.

Flynn was ousted a few weeks into Trump's term became a lightening rod for paid contributions to the Russian government. He disclosed sanctions with a Russian ambassador when then president Barack Obama ordered them.

He also had good footing with Vladimir Putin, the Russian Federation president.

White House press secretary Sean Spier said the issue has nothing to do with Trump.

This story is getting deeper and deeper. Wondering how much information will come out?

The War At Home!

The "do-nothing" Republican Freedom Caucus is about to oppose Donald J. Trump.

This is a well-known public feud going on within the Republican Party. The moderates, rank-and-file, and conservative members of the House of Representatives are infighting.

It's proving that Republicans are failures at governing. And of course, the pledge to "drain the swamp" was "words and speeches."

Fuhrer Donald J. Trump is none too happy with the Republicans right now. He is pretty pissed that the "repeal and replace" Obamacare bill failed. He took to social media to blast the "do-nothing" Freedom Caucus.







The fuhrer called out specifically the leaders of the "do-nothing" Freedom Caucus. He blames them for the partisan gridlock in Washington.

Trump threatened to knock off members of the Freedom Caucus in next year's elections if they don't fall in line --- this move noted by the Washington Post is extraordinary.

The fuhrer is willing to take on a block of conservatives who were instrumental in getting him into the White House.

Trump said that he would be motivated to recruit candidates willing to support his agenda.

The "do-nothing" Freedom Caucus scoffed at Trump.

Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) remarked in response.




This "civil war" between Republicans has become a big issue. This eliminates Donald J. Trump's promise to work along party lines.



Original Aunt Viv Trashes Will Smith Again!

"Blacktress" Janet Hubert trashes Will Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro again.

I am guessing that Janet Hubert will take this feud to the grave. Hubert is still pissed that NBC and Will Smith were responsible for her downfall.

It was over 25 years ago, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was on NBC. The show featured actor/rapper Will Smith, as a fictionalized version of himself. He was on hard times in West Philadelphia. He got into a fight with a gang and his mother wanted him to leave the streets for good.

He would move to Bel-Air to live with his rich uncle and his family. His uncle Phil, a lawyer and mediator. Phil's wife Vivian is a retired doctor and professor. Also Phil had his sarcastic and wise butler Geoffrey, his oldest and preppy son Carlton, the spoiled daughter Hillary, the carefree daughter Ashley and the later baby Nicky.

James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Joseph Marcell, Karyn Parsons and Tatyana Ali were a part of the main cast. The only changes that the show made was the abrupt firing of the original Aunt Vivian.
Best friends for life. Will Smith is the godfather of Alfonso Ribeiro's children.
Janet Hubert, who played Aunt Viv from Season 1 to 3 was fired out the cannon after she demanded she got paid more for her role. According to the Riberio, Hubert made it very difficult for cast, crew and the producers. So she was replaced with Daphne Maxwell Reid. And the show carried on for at least three more seasons.

Will Smith became a famous actor, producer, and media mogul. He and wife Jada Pinkett Smith have partnered up with James Lassiter to create Overbrook Entertainment and has produced shows and movies under their whim.

Now Will Smith does keep in touch with his old castmates. They all reunited for a charity event hosted by Parsons. This was posted on Ribiero and Ali's social media.

A post shared by Alfonso Ribeiro (@therealalfonsoribeiro) on



Notably absent was James Avery. He died in 2013 after complications from heart surgery.

Hubert was notably absent as well. The cast ignores her literally and it got her furious.

As of today, she continues to hold grudges against Smith and the cast for leaving her out to dry. She took to social media and posted a video in regards to the "reunion."

Hubert said that she has no interest in the reunion and called Ribeiro a "media hoe."

"I know the media hoe Alphonso Ribero [sic] has posted his so called reunion photo. Folks keep telling me about it. He was always the ass wipe for Will. There will never be a true reunion for the Fresh Prince. I have no interest in seeing any of these people on that kind of level."



Many people have come to the defense of Hubert. They considered Hubert, the "realest" Aunt Viv.

She holds nothing back. She is still disheartened by the way Black women are treated in the junk food media. Hubert faults Smith and Ribeiro for the harsh treatment of women in general.



Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Maxine Waters: O'Reilly Has A History Of Bigotry!

Democratic lawmaker fires back at old fart Bill O'Reilly.

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) said she won't be intimidated by a man who has a notorious history of sexually harassing women. She won't bow to the right wing agitators who want her to "shut up."

"Let me just say this: I'm a strong Black woman and I cannot be intimidated. I cannot be undermined. I cannot be thought to be afraid of Bill O'Reilly or anybody," Waters said on All In with Chris Hayes.

"And I'd like to say to women out there everywhere: Don't allow these right-wing talking heads, these dishonorable people, to intimidate you or scare you. Be who you are. Do what you do. And let us get on with discussing the real issues of this country."

She added that discrimination is on the rise and Waters is hoping that her message is heard to those who are "fired up" about the country's direction.

"We have suffered discrimination. We have suffered isolation and undermining," Waters said. "But we stand up for America, often times when others who think they are more patriotic, who says that are more patriotic, do not."

She said that Bill O'Reilly and his former boss Roger Ailes are the real problems in the country.
O'Reilly resorts to the canard about Black lawmakers failing Black America. He questioned the patriotism of Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA).
O'Reilly took heat for suggesting that Waters was wearing a James Brown wig.

On The O'Reilly Factor, the agitator made his explanation about Waters in his Talking Points Memo.

He didn't really apologize for saying that comment. He doubled down and deflected to the usual canard about Black lawmakers and Barack Obama's "so-called" ineptness to fix problems in the Black community.

It's also noted that Eric Bolling has said some offensive comments about Waters too.

The co-host of The Five had said back in 2012, Waters need to "step away from the crack pipe, step away from the Xanax, step away from the Lorazepam because it's going to get you in trouble."

Bolling has no comment on the controversy.

O'Reilly has said some nasty things about Black leaders, Barack Obama and women.

O'Reilly had attacked Black lawmakers. Those who O'Reilly attacked were Barack Obama, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Rep, John Lewis (D-GA), Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).

Don't forget his infamous feuds with hip-hop artists Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z and Nas.

Is it time for the old fart to loaded in the cannon and fired out of the tent?



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