Some days you can’t win for trying.
The studio for my blog talk radio show is having technical difficulties. There will be no broadcast tonight.
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STEPHEN MILLER / JOSEPH GOEBBELS
Stephen Miller appeared on the Sunday talk shows yesterday. His appearances shocking.
Miller is a Senior Advisor to the President. Part of the close to Trump West Wing team. He recently distinguished himself as the preparer of the Executive Order re immigration/banning entry. The order that resulted in a court challenge which Trump has thus far lost.
Miller’s performance on the talk shows shocking. One person commented that Miller was a “talking bag of puss.” Strong language based on strong feelings.
Miller appears to me as one who has perfected lying with a straight face. He reflects a twisted psyche. A propagandist.
I found it interesting when he challenged George Stephanopoulus. Miller told Stephanopoulus that he (Miller) would decide what questions could be asked of him and what not.
A public servant?
Miller is 32. I have recently criticized his youth in holding such a high level post. One which requires experience.
Miller reminds me of Joseph Goebbels. Even looks like him. Google Goebbels and make your own determination. Goebbels was 36 when he became Hitler’s Minister of Propaganda in 1933. He had been a Nazi supporter and influence since 26.
My friends, start getting concerned. We are only at the beginning. Specifically what, I am not sure. Whatever, it definitely will be no good.
Permit a brief thought re immigrants.
The immigrants of today are the Jews of yesterday. A needed scapegoat.
I mentioned this several times five years ago when I visited Greece. Blackshirts instead of Brownshirts. Windows of retail stores owned by immigrants marked with huge Xs. Immigrants openly beaten on the streets while police turned their backs.
We are not there yet. May never be. You never know, however. Our nation is split. People angry. Lead by a person feeding off that anger.
Yesterday was a quiet day at home. Never left. A lazy day. Read, worked on tuesday night’s podcast, sat on the deck and snoozed, watched the Grammys.
Grammys enjoyable! Actually, terrific!
No Aqua Dueling Bartenders tonight.
Syracuse/Louisville. Available locally on ESPN. I may go out to watch the game.
Louisville a 4 point favorite. Louisville ranked #4 nationally.
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim and Louisville coach Rick Pitino best buddies. Close. Pitino was an assistant coach under Boeheim years ago. Both best man for each other. Both godfathers to certain of each’s children.
Kissing is good! No question about it. Tomorrow a big kissing night in Key West. To celebrate Valentine Day. A mass couples’ kissing at 5:30 tomorrow in front of the Custom House.
I will not be there. Unfortunately.
The History Section in this morning’s Key West Citizen has a picture of a trolley car taken in 1904. I remember street cars. We had them in Utica. My time to recall would have been 1937-40. Three to five years old. The trolley ran on Bleecker Street. Took us downtown. One to two miles.
Enjoy your day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY BLUME
Judy Blume was and still is the guiding light to young ladies world wide. Today, her birthday. Judy born this date 1938.
Besides her many writing contributions, I mention Judy today because she is a Key West resident. She and her husband for many years.
Together with her husband, Judy manages the Books & Books. A store part of Studios of Key West. A not for profit operation.
Judy’s novels have sold 80 million books world wide and have been translated into 30 languages.
Happy birthday Judy! Thank you for being a guiding light to my daughters and granddaughters, as well as a part of the Key West community!
Ernest Hemingway’s fourth and last wife was Mary. On this date in 1962, Mary went into a back room at Sloppy Joe’s for the first time.
In 1940, Hemingway and wife #2 Pauline divorced. Hemingway pulled up roots and moved to Cuba. He stored many of his belongings in Sloppy Joe’s back room. Never to be visited again by him.
What Mary found, dramatic. Papers and books. All original manuscripts. Some finished, others unfinished. Also, guns and hunting trophies. The paper items were blackened with mildew, eaten by rats. Uncashed royalty checks part of the treasure trove. Some rotted animal skins.
Certain of the Hemingway writings were subsequently published.
February 12 a significant date with regard to another Key West icon. “Bum” Farto. Farto was the Key West Fire Chief. He got involved with drugs. Not as a user. On this date in 1976, Farto was convicted of 3 drug violations. He disappeared before jailing. Never to be seen again.
A Jimmy Hoffa type disappearance. To this day, the question remains …..Bum Farto, where are you?
Syracuse, my Syracuse! Lost to Pitt yesterday 80-75. After 5 consecutive wins. I was hoping it would be 6.
Dinner at Berlin’s last night. Sitting next to me was Jim. A new friend. Jim is from China. On a sales trip to the U.S. Had stops in Orlando and Palm Beach. Shot down to Key West for a couple of vacation days.
We talked about everything. He shocked me with one item. I mentioned it was too bad the U.S. did not have a better relationship with China. He could not believe I said that. He told me the Chinese love Americans!
Perhaps international relations would be better left to two people chatting at a bar.
Social correctness is not going a step too far. It has acquired momentum. Now miles too far.
College students are driving administrative campus decisions. I refer specifically to the movement to rid campuses of statues, building names, etc. of any historical figures who contributed to or were part of the slavery movement.
The most recent involves Yale University.
Yale has the John Calhoun Residential College. Calhoun a great historical figure in U.S. history in the first half of the 19th century. Looking back, he was on the wrong side of history. He was pro-slavery. However half the nation was pro-slavery.
Students wanted his name removed from the building. they finally succeeded. Administration caved in. The building has been renamed the Grace Murray Hopper Residential College. Hopper was a computer genius and U.S. Navy admiral.
What has occurred at Yale, and is occurring on other college campuses, is nothing short of erasing history. History is what it is. It should be left alone. If one was a figure respected and of prominence years ago, the recognition given today should remain. We learn from history.
In 1793, Congress passed the First Fugitive Slave Law. If a slave escaped and was caught in another State, the slave was to be returned to its owner. Even by States where slavery was not legal.
George Washington signed the bill into law on February 12, 1793. Washington was also a slave owner.
Should we remove Washington’s name from all things honoring him?
Rename Washington, D.C.? Rename the Washington Monument? Remove Washington’s picture from the dollar bill?
Think about it.
Kentucky fan and snowbird Key Wester David Taylor wrote. He and wife Marilyn are back in Kentucky till April. He mentioned that gas was $1.95 a gallon in Henderson, Kentucky. It is $2.63 in Key West.
Don’t forget Aqua Idol tuesday night. Six in the evening. A singing contest fundraiser to support the Waterfront Theater. Lynda Frechette busting her derrier on the event. Support Lynda as well as the Waterfront Theater by attending. She deserves it.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Tuesday Talk with Key West Lou 2 7
Tonight; Trump’s conversations with world leaders. The Frank Dodd Act dismantled…despicable. Also the Yemeni debacle and Iran. Bannon; his desire to destroy the current establishment and create his vision of government. The national violence over Trump’s election and more! ALways an interesting perspective on everyday issues.
AN EVENING WITH DONNA AND TERRI
Last night, a special evening. Dinner with Donna and Terri. At their home.
Donna cooked. The food exceptional. Chicken falling off the bone in a light chicken broth. Mashed tiny red potatoes. Greens with mushrooms.
Terri has a week off from chemo. She was bright and happy as if nothing wrong. She goes to Tampa this week to see if she qualifies for another procedure.
Her stem cells will be used to make bone marrow. The bone marrow will be her bone marrow. The new bone marrow will be placed in her bones. Between the last two sentences are several steps I could not understand.
Donna looked well, also. Terri’s cancer has been a strain on her. She is an exceptional spouse. Taking excellent care of Terri.
We laughed. All night. Sat at the dinner table after dinner and chuckled away.
I was talking with some one at the Chart Room the other evening. The individual a blog reader. He thought I was actually married to Donna and Terri since I refer to them as my lesbian wives.
Manicure in the afternoon. Love Tammy!
She will be 33 sunday. Looks 17. An Asian beauty!
She has been in the U.S. 13 years. Now a citizen. A proud one.
I asked if her nail ability was learned in Vietnam. No, she said. When she arrived in the U.S., she had to work. Went to cosmetology school. Learned all she knows there.
The same for most Vietnamese who arrive in the U.S. They did not do nails in Vietnam. When they arrive, they see many of their countrymen doing nails. So they go to cosmetology school.
Pebble Beach courses the venue of this week’s pro golf tournament. I watch with interest. I know every hole.
I played Pebble Beach and its sister courses 15 years ago. All the courses extremely difficult. In addition to Pebble Beach, played Spanish Bay and Spyglass.
Pebble Beach expensive back then. Something like $175-200 a round. Today, $495. Wow! Plus caddy, golf cart, etc. The total bill today for a round has to be around $650. Fee for caddy included. Not tip. The round ends up costing $700 plus.
Syracuse/Pitt at one today. I hope I can find it on TV. Syracuse a 1 1/2 point favorite. Syracuse beat Pitt earlier in the year by 10-12 points.
The worst enemy of the people are banks. All for themselves. Screw the public. They gave us 2008 with over 9 million homes in foreclosure and 2.5 million out of work.
I characterize banks as pigs and whores.
I similarly label pharmaceutical houses. The cost of prescription drugs is off the wall.
An example. The disease is called Dushenne muscular dystrophy. Prior to this week, the drug could only be purchased in Europe. $418 for a year’s supply. The FDA approved a company to sell the drug in the U.S. $89,000!
Says it all!
The past few days, someone is getting into my comment column. Selling things. Some in a foreign language. Sloan tried to get rid of the problem yesterday. Apparently did not work. Three new ones this morning. She will be back at it today.
In the meantime, let me know if any of you know how to get rid of the intruders.
Enjoy your day!
GAS MONKEY A WINNER
Gas Monkey a winner!
The place is a year old. My first time last night. In 200 block of Duval. Jam packed. Tourists. Saw only three locals.
Sandwiches, fries, etc. I enjoyed an absolutely delicious grilled cheese with fries.
A group playing half way back off the street. Outstanding. Everyone watching and moving to the beat of the band.
Service excellent.
On top of which I got a 25 percent discount because I was local. In effect, I ate for nothing.
I shall return!
My evening began with a visit to heart Doctor Mc Ivor. The best! A routine visit. Nothing new to report. Thank God!
Then to the Chart Room. David and John. Good conversation. Always so.
I had my fill of Trump yesterday. He monopolizes the news. I decided to do my Go Live bits on Facebook free of Trump. I spoke about IUDs and Pebble Beach. Two interesting topics.
Trump was tiring me out. Today, I will return to him for one or two items.
Weather a bit windy today. Winds about 20 mph. Bending the palm trees. White caps. A small craft advisory has been issued. Temp will be in high 70s.
A pleasant day ahead. A manicure with Tammy at 1. Dinner tonight with Donna and Terri. Donna cooking. One of the best!
You can depend on Key West to come up with odd ball events.
First, a mass kissing event Valentine Day. Everyone at the same time. 5:30. In front of the Custom House. Beside the 25 foot sculpture titled Embracing Peace. A sailor and nurse kissing. Signifying the end of World War II.
The other event is a Domino Tournament. Valentine Day again. At the Southernmost House.
I didn’t think anyone played dominoes any more.
Pythons, iguanas…..What next? Tegu Lizards. We get them all!
Tegu lizards come from South America. They have been moving north. Some have reached areas of Florida. Others as pets abandoned in Florida.
Presently in the southern part of Miami-Dade County and along the southern margin of the Everglades.
Hides and meat supposedly excellent. Grow to four feet. The economy of some parts of Argentina depend on the Tegu Lizard for economic survival. A big seller for their hides and meat.
Another turtle rescued! Jolly. A 330 pound green seas turtle. Sixteen miles offshore. Several participated in the rescue. Jolly caught up in three trap lines. One of his rear flippers injured.
Latest report has Jolly resting at the Marathon Turtle Hospital preparatory to surgery to repair the flipper.
Trump lost in the appellate court. He wants to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. His case is a loser. Not because of the issue. Because of poor lawyering/preparation in drawing up the executive order.
The appellate decision spells out many of the order’s errors, mistakes. A smart lawyer concerned with efficiency and getting the job done would recommend to Trump that he rescind the order. Replace it with a new executive order drawn by legal professionals complying with the contents of the appellate decision.
No one wins when the discourse between parties to a lawsuit is as follows.
Trump: “See you in court…..The security of our Nation is at stake.”
Washington State Gov. Inslee: “Mr. President, we just saw you in court, and we beat you.”
Enjoy your day!
CHEAT NOT LEST YE BE KILLED
Woe the web we weave when first we seek to deceive.
Includes extra-marital affairs.
The ruination of many marriages. Occasionally, the death of a spouse.
This morning’s Key West Citizen in its Keys History section made mention of the Hawkins/McRae duel February 9, 1829. The participants wounded. Neither died, however. Hawkins was upset because he saw McRae leaving his wife’s bedroom via the window.
Triggered my interest. Did a little research. The whole story follows.
Charles Hawkins was a Commodore in the Mexican Navy. William McRae, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Hawkins saw McRae jumping out of his wife’s bedroom window. He challenged McRae to a duel.
Duels back then were fought on Key West beaches. Four shots fired. Two each. Both men wounded, but not badly. Hawkins in the wrist, McRae in the thigh.
Hawkins not happy with the result. Wanted the ultimate vengeance. He ambushed McRae and shot him through the heart. McRae died.
Key West is rampant with ghosts and ghost stories. McRae is one of them. It is said his spirit frequently visits the spot where he was murdered. He continues to have a thing for the ladies. He presents himself to them. They scare, scream and run off.
My evening began with a stop at the Bottlecap. The monthly meeting of the Sons and Daughters of Italy. A fun group. Glad I joined.
Someone had made two large trays of lasagna. Delicious!
I sat at the bar with Maggie. A new member. Her first meeting last night. I suggested Maggie and her sister join when I met them at the bocce fundraiser.
Maggie’s sister in Colorado for two weeks.
Maggie and her sister have a place on Little Torch Key. Maggie a physician. Family Practice. Works six months in Alaska. Does not pratice when in the Keys. An occasional Colorado visitor.
A charming woman.
Then to the Chart Room. John bartending. I sat next to David. Kurt and Vicky at the other end of the bar. We met on their last trip to Key West. They are from Colorado Springs. Kathy was lamenting how frizzy her hair was. She blames the humidity. I thought she looked absolutely beautiful.
On the other side of me sat Dan Schalk. Lives in Pompano. With PYI Inc. His company sells quality marine equipment. His sales route took him south to Key West. He returns to Pompano today.
We conversed quite a while. Schools and sports. He is a proud Wisconsin grad. Super Bowls. Etc.
A nice guy. Would enjoy running into him again.
Rules do not seem to apply to Trump. At least from his perspective. Now this Nordstrom thing re his daughter Ivanka.
Trump tweeted: “My daughter…..treated so unfairly by Nordstrom…..Terrible.”
One of his sons made a statement today against Nordstrom.
Trump and his family’s conduct wrong, wrong, wrong! Will they ever learn a President and his family give up certain things when one of them becomes President. No one is allowed to use the Presidency for personal gain.
Note that Ivanka’s husband sits in the West Wing as one of Trump’s advisers.
Read a recent article in Vanity by Tina Nguyen. She writes Sean Spier was a nice guy well liked in Washington. Till he took his position of Press Secretary with Trump.
He has become Trump’s attack dog. He handles the press meetings as a “…..Hyde-esque Trump stalwart, his force contorted between anger and shell-shock.”
A news comment this morning indicates Trump wants to replace him. Not tough enough.
A major historical event. On this day in 1964, the Beatles were introduced to the United States for the first time. They appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. The audience was mass hysteria. Teen age girls gone crazy.
I recall the evening distinctly. When you have lived as long as I, your mere existence at the time makes you a part of the historical event. I was 29 years old. Father of four. We had just purchased our first home.
Enjoy your day!
THE SILENCING OF ELIZABETH WARREN
We lose our freedoms a bit at a time. The cumulative effect at some point could be overwhelming.
America lost last night when Senator Elizabeth Warren was charged with impugning the character of a fellow member of the Senate. Jeff Sessions.
Does not make sense. Sessions the Senator was not the subject matter of the discussion. Sessions the nominee for Attorney Genera was. As such, he was fair game.
Especially since Warren was chastised and seated for wanting to read a letter by Coretta Scott Key re Sessions’ qualifications. Her letter of some 20 years ago when Sessions was a candidate for a federal judgeship. Read then, why not now?
The world’s greatest house for debate tainted itself last night by stifling fair comment.
My blog talk radio show last night interfered with watching the Syracuse/Clemson game.
Tuesday Talk with Key West Lou touched several Trump situations. Topped off with the Chicago Police Department’s unusually high suicide rate.
Syracuse, my Syracuse! Won again! By one point. 82-81. With a 3 pointer at the buzzer. God bless America! God bless Syracuse! Keep it up guys!
This morning finds the water level low. Tide out. Water calm.
A number of houses of prostitution existed in the Key West area in the 1930s and 1940s. The U.S. Naval Base provided most of the customers.
One was Alice Reid’s aka Mom’s Tea Room. She once was found guilty of bringing women across state lines for purposes of prostitution in violation of the Mann Act. Sentenced to three years. Another time, one of her ladies committed suicide. Cecelia Thompson Trunks. An overdose.
Whore houses are no more. Replaced by the socially acceptable strip joints/gentlemen’s clubs.
As well as escort services provided via telephone and the internet. Menu services. Order what you want.
Whether houses of ill repute of old or today’s more modern ways of finding sexual companionship, all wrong. Most of the women young ladies working under adverse conditions. In many instances, the products of human slavery.
Trump’s executive orders becoming cumulative. The orders and proposed legislation empower corporate America. The people losing along the way. A step at a time.
Stephen Bannon not happy with merely changing America. He is out to change the Vatican, also.
Bannon a Catholic. He is not happy with Pope Francis. A liberal. Bannon at best can be described as a far to the right conservative.
Politics everywhere. Even in the Vatican. Bannon has joined with Cardinal Burke to undermine and replace somehow Pope Francis. Burke a conservatve Church leader who was demoted by Pope Francis.
Lenin hoped his communist philosophy would ultimately take over the whole world. Bannon I suspect is hopeful that his far right beliefs will bring down not only government as we know it, but also the Catholic Church. Each to be replaced by new and radically different governments.
Yemen and the United States today. A perfect example of the tail wagging the dog.
Trump’s first commando raid was into Yemen last week. A disaster. One American killed, one $75 million helicopter lost, 14 al Qaeda soldiers killed, several citizens killed. One an 8 year old girl.
Yemen might be described as a split country. The U.S. recently assisted the good guys with an anti-terror ground mission.
Yemen is unhappy. Citizens were killed. A no no in most Middle East countries. Yemen’s people are upset. They have been burning the American flag in the streets.
They have also said they want no further anti-terror ground missions. No Americans to fight on their behalf. However, they will permit American military drones to continue their attacks. Also, they will permit American military advisers to remain.
A sort of biting the hand that feeds you situation.
Enjoy your day!
HORSE MANURE…..FREE
Only in Key West…..Free horse manure. Composed. Fully cooked and garden ready.
The Police Department has two horses. Their waste collected, recycled, and offered free to the citizenry once a year.
The manure will be available this saturday at 10 am. The pink PAL gym near the entrance to the Fort Zachary Taylor State Park entrance.
My podcast show tonight. Tuesday Talk with Key West Lou. Nine my time. www.blogtalkradio.com/key-west-lou.
The show begins with several Trump hits. His wrongdoings from my perspective.
Followed by special interest groups lobbying against marijuana, Chicago Police Department’s high suicide rate, police prepared with missile launchers to oppose Sioux Indians at Standing Rock, Mark Zuckerberg wanting to be President, and more.
Last night, a Chart Room evening. Quiet. Met Mike. He joined Victor and me in interesting dialogue. A couple of hours worth. Covered a multitude of sins.
Mike is an owner of Gas Monkey on Duval. The 200 block. Right in the middle of the action.
Technically known as the Gas Monkey Bar & Grill. Drinks and barbecued foods.
Mike now a local.
The Gas Monkey is cognizant of local business. Want it. Locals receive a 15 percent discount. On thursdays, 25 percent.
I will shortly be trying the place.
When I first began visiting Key West more than 25 years ago, water vessels were small. Rarely, a big yacht. And then, not that big.
Things have changed. Huge yachts not uncommon.
The biggest so far sits moored off Sunset Key. The Super Yacht Venus. Two hundred fifty seven feet. Crew of 22. Built by Apple founder Steve Jobs. Jobs died before its completion. His widow Laurese Powell now owner and master.
Tonight, Syracuse/Clemson. Clemson a 2 point favorite. Game at 8. Hopefully Syracuse can continue its recent winning ways.
In 1959, I was a senior in law school at Syracuse. Former President Harry Truman was visiting. The University set up a private luncheon for its purported 12 outstanding students. I was selected to represent the law school.
Two round tables. Seating cards. My seat was immediately to the right of Truman. The whole luncheon exciting! Especially, Truman!
Truman spoke of his unexpected victory over Dewey in 1948. No way Truman could win. Similar to no way could Trump win.
Truman won.
The media wanted to get out early with the election results. On radio and in the newspapers.
H. V. Kaltenborn, in his horsey voice, announced to all the world that Dewey had won. The Chicago Tribune’s headline was Dewey Wins!
Egg on both their faces.
Years later at the Syracuse luncheon, Truman was excited that Kaltenborn and the Chicago Tribune had screwed up. He got ’em!
The Boston Globe joined the ranks of media who came out early with an erroneous result. The Patriots/Falcons game. The front page article titled: A Bitter End. Referring to the defeat of the Boston Patriots.
Neither the Patriot victory nor the Boston Globe miscue ever to be forgotten.
An example of police brutality that should not have been.
It was March 17, 2013. Early morning. The place Los Angeles. Kim Nguyen a graduate student in an MBA program.
Kim apparently had too much to drink. Publicly drunk. She was arrested. Her hands cuffed behind her. She was placed in the back seat of a police car. A police officer with her.
The police officer did not seat belt her nor lock the door next to her. Both required procedures.
On the way to the police station, the officer tried to rape her. Nguyen fighting him off best she could. His hands were to her bare crotch and breasts. The bottom of her dress torn from her.
Nguyen moved back against the door to protect herself. The vehicle was doing 30 mph. The door opened. She fell out. Landed on her face. Broken jaw and lost all her teeth. Jaw wired shut. She spent 17 days in the hospital.
Nguyen settled her case against Los Angles last week for $3.5 million. A proper ending.
Go Live with Key West Lou on Facebook going well. Increasing numbers every day. Comments 100 a day, give or take a few either way. I have only been at this show since last thursday. I am thrilled.
Join me on Facebook’s Go Live. Enter Key West Lou. See and hear me pontificate on something for a few minutes. A very brief few minutes. Sometimes less than a minute. Several times a day.
Enjoy your day!
SPECTACULAR GAME
Amazing how many championship sport games get to be the best ever. Last night was not different. Though I thought it was going to be.
I was partying at Giorgio and Sharon’s home. Patriots down big time at half. A new champ was in the making.
I was tired. Opted to leave at half time.
Home and into bed. Turned on the game. score S8-10. Maybe? I did not think so. However remained awake to see the rest of the game.
A game of games! Tom Brady one of the best quarterbacks ever. It was come back time big time!
The Patriots won 34-28 in overtime. The Patriots scored 31 unanswered points.
The Patriots had been there before. They knew what had to be done. They did it. True professionals.
Stock Island has another great food place.
The French Croissant has been on Duval for more than a quarter century. It still is. It does its baking off premises, however.
French Croissant recently moved its baking operation to Stock Island. The same building Roostica is in. On the side. Where the laundromat was.
I stopped in yesterday morning to buy some pastries to bring to the party in the evening. Beautiful pastries! Outstanding in appearance! Later found them to be exceptional in taste.
They have an outside fenced in dining area. Simple. I must stop by for a sandwich and try it.
My pastries went over well at the party.
Spent the afternoon working on tomorrow night’s podcast show. Tuesday Talk with Key West Lou. Wanted to get a head start on the show this week.
I am enjoying Go Live with Key West Lou on Facebook. Fun! Join me. Only a few minutes each time. See as well as hear me. Many comments controversial. Depends where you sit on an issue.
Tough people in Key West. Whether local or tourist. Yesterday the proof. This morning’s Key West Citizen reports 200-300 people took the plunge in the Atlantic Ocean at noon. The event…..The Polar Bear Plunge. On Higgs Beach behind Salute’s.
The water temperature was 74 degrees. That’s cold! I had a pool up north. Only usable during summer months. Discovered 70 degree temp cold. Water had to be 80-82 degrees to be comfortable.
We all had pool heaters.
There is something called a Grab Your Wallet movement in the U.S. Purpose: To boycott stores that sell Trump merchandise.
Ivanka taking a beating. Nordstrom dropped her clothing line. Neiman Marcus in the process of dropping her jewelry line. Macy’s presently targeted to drop Ivanka products.
One thing that can be said for Trump is he has aroused the opposition. There is a group encouraging a national strike day to evidence its opposition to Trump. A day where no one works. The day being zeroed in on is February 17. The friday before President’s Day.
National strike days are common in Europe. Everything comes to a halt.
I recall one instance when I was in Livonia for a month with the family. Rome was 45 miles away. We took the train when we wanted to go to Rome.
The train station parking lot was always a problem. Packed.
This particular day the parking lot was empty. I could not understand. Parked the car and waited for the train. The train never came.
A woman saw us standing at the tracks. She explained. It was a national strike day to protest something. The trains were not running. No one was working.
That is how it would be here if we had a national strike day.
Enjoy your day!