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The growing problem of cable TV

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The growing problem of cable TV
The growing problem of cable TV

The growing problem of cable TV Cable TV has lied to us and it is slowly strangling the American public, all for profit. We were told Cable Tv would be Ad Free. It’s not. We were told we would pay one fee for Cable TV and receive all of the programs. It’s not. The lies…

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Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

Posted on February 2, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible
Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible I really tried my best to watch the full 7 seasons of the Bravo Reality series Vanderpump Rules but it is so vicious and filled with backstabbing hatred that I just had to stop. The show that focuses on the lives of the employees who work at restaurants…

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New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle

Posted on January 25, 2020January 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle
New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle

New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle A recent poll by a national polling company shows Dan Lipinski leading challenger Marie Newman in the March 17 Democratic Primary election, and two other candidates, Rush Darwish and Charles Hughes trailing far behind with 2 percent and 1 percent of the vote respectively. By…

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The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan
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The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan The news media is making a big deal about an email sent by a lobbyist who happens to have worked with a lot of politicians, Democrats and Republicans. But although the email never came from Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, the media is doing everything they can to…

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Oscars most satisfying movie, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”

Posted on January 13, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Oscars most satisfying movie, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”
Oscars most satisfying movie, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”

Oscars most satisfying movie, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” This movie by Quentin Tarantino is superbly therapeutic for Baby boomers who lived through the injustice and outrage of the Chalres Manson massacre of Sahron Tate and ther three friends in August 1969. The Manson crew survived after one of the most bvrutal massacres…

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Elitist theatrical performance “Hamilton” finally closes

Posted on January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Elitist theatrical performance “Hamilton” finally closes
Elitist theatrical performance “Hamilton” finally closes

Elitist theatrical performance “Hamilton” finally closes The theatrical play “Hamilton” has been more about politics than it has about either historical accuracy of even honesty. From the start, it was used as a political weapon against President Donald Trump imposing itself on the American conscience with the biased backing of the mainstream American news media….

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Movie remakes are always so disappointing

Posted on January 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Movie remakes are always so disappointing
Movie remakes are always so disappointing

Movie remakes are always so disappointing With all of the advances, instead of being creative, Hollywood is dumbing down, pandering to our old memories remaking movies instead of being creative with new concepts, new movies and new ideas. By Ray Hanania Imagine, they decided to do a remake-sequel of “Mary Poppins,” the memorable 1964 movie…

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Tomasulo’s comedy show at Beverly Arts Center was hilarious

Posted on January 1, 2020July 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tomasulo’s comedy show at Beverly Arts Center was hilarious
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Tomasulo’s comedy show at Beverly Arts Center was hilarious WGN TV Sports reporter Pat Tomasulo took his standup comedy to the Beverly Arts Center stage on New Year’s Eve entertaining two sold-out audiences with his unique and powerfully delivered with that I call hilarious sarcasm. Tomasulo had the audiences belly laughing without being able to…

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