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Today's Tids Issue 4,374

One finger in the dyke:

So much of what used to be sacred has been watered down by light hearted observations of serious cultural intrinsics, and irrational procrastination. By the lowering of standards and the enabling of mediocrity. Impeachment which has always been a safe guard in place to be used in rare occasions, now is seen as a political tool to accommodate revenge. To devalue the decisions of the people. Elections in America have to count, or we have lost everything. That is merely one aspect of society where we have lost the sight of the importance of solid institutions. Of responsibility for the sanctity of common sense that binds together strong foundations. Whether in politics or marriage or business or education. Or in general responsibility to society.

The meeting tomorrow between Kim and Putin has a lot of ramifications tied to it, most possibly being negative to the US positions. And perhaps to the Trump run for the presidency.  Kim is now in that position of the spoiled only child paling parents against each other. While the superficial media will cover rumors and innuendo in the US election circus, this is a major world event with possible dangerous repercussions.  

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a Comedian, wins presidency of Ukraine. Or as Putin would say, Mykraine. How about that though, a comedian as president. We would believe we would allow that here. Why are Ukie women so strong? From raising dumbbells! It is expected that Volody will run the country like a US late night jokester, only denigrating what he sees, but with no plans for a future. But will they be laughing when Putin says, “move your borders away from my armies”.

The Question:

What was Kathy Lee Gifford’s original name and on what TV show did she first gain her fame.

The Headlines:

--Stocks Expected To Go Lower Today; Week Is Busiest In Earnings Season; Boeing Earnings Down 21% On 737 Max Problems

--Kim In Russia For Meeting With Putin ON Thursday.

--SC Expected To Rule On Case About Need For Asking About Citizenship On Census.

--Biden Announcing; Biden Insider Says Campaign Is In State Of Confusion.

--Coca Cola Set To Roll Out New Coffee Drink.

--Kamala Says She Will Impose Gun Limits By Executive Action If Elected.

--Rush Limbaugh Says Repubs Need To Unite Behind Trump To Save Party; Limbaugh played Golf With President Over Weekend.

Rhode Island has officially become the State of the Union. Yesterday the union owned RI State Legislature passed a union inspired law which essentially ties the hands of cities and towns and villages in their efforts to control their own financial destiny while bargaining in good faith with all Public Employee Unions including teachers. And why is it again that big value-added businesses have problems coming to and staying in RI?

If the Tids were ever to become an information quagmire, it would become a bog instead of a blog. Merry Christmas everybody! No “L”.

For the sake of their own security and possible salvation, most NFL QB’s buy gifts for their protectors – the offensive line. Yesterday, Seattle’s QB Russell Wilson bought $12,000 worth of Amazon stock for each of his line man for a total of $156K. That of course is after he signed the richest NFL contract ever -- $140 million for 4 years.

A Ukrainian immigrant goes to the DMV to apply for a driver’s license. First, he has an eye test and the clerk shows him the letters CZWIXNOSTACZ. “Can you read this?” asks the clerk. ”Read it,” exclaims the Ukrainian,  “I know the guy!”.

I’m not so sure that average people don’t have the right to detain illegal entrants to the USA. Citizens arrest has been legal since the early nineteen fifties. “Citizen Arrest: An arrest made by a private citizen who has witnessed, or has reasonable belief that the detained person has committed a crime.” Unlawful entry into the United States is a crime.

Last night The Voice selections revealed no surprises. My two favorites won but there were no saves left for the Bundy’s when they were ousted by Blake’s Andrew Sevener. I was surprised by Blake’s Steal of Kendra Checketts. Once again, last night’s voting showed the strength of middle America and country music. After last night, Blake has 8 contestants, Legend and Kelly have 6 and Adam has 4.

The Answer:

Kathy Lee Johnson was her name when “Name That Tune” first gave her the fame. Shewas born Kathryn Lee Epstein in France. Her career really boomed when she partnered with Regis Philbin. Before NFL Hall Of Famer Frank Gifford, was married to Paul Johnson, a composer of Christian music. While being raised in a Jewish tradition, she at 12 saw Billy Graham and became a Christian.

There are no easy ways out if you want to do it right.