November 14th, 1960 Ruby Bridges makes history as she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, La. She was 6 years old.

Now – a bit older – Ms. Bridges will be honored as a National Women’s Hall of Fame honoree next year. She will be inducted with tennis star Serena Williams. Take some time and learn about Ruby Bridges life. A truly inspirational person at the age of 6, she is very deserving of the honor.

Sadly 63 years ago it looked like someday the racism would only be a bad memory. Thanks to Trump, racism is still a huge problem as we sit for yet another Thanksgiving meal.

Man, it just don’t quit anymore, does it?

A) Averting a government shutdown, the US House and Senate passed funding bills that use what new style of funding?

B) Speaking of food, what Asian country announced Friday that they will ban the eating of dog meat by 2027?

C) What former federal judge who retired from the bench when her brother was selected as president died Monday?

D) Let’s do some Thanksgiving questions. What small city is known as “the pumpkin capital of the US” mostly because they a pumpkin canning plant in the city?

E) MAGA US senators made some effort to end the block on senate confirmations of military promotions headed by what MAGA senator last week?

F) Friday a court order stopped the sales of what very questionable nutritional supplements that broadcasts a huge amount of commercials?

G) It was announced Friday that what former First Lady had entered hospice care?

H) President Biden and China’s President Xi met for several hours in what west coast American city?

I) Why were both Biden and Xi in that city last week?

J) Ever wonder how many actual people watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC? According to Macy’s Stores how many watched in person last year?

K) What’s the name of that US representative from New York that might be kicked out after Thanksgiving?

L) Backyard gardeners got a big help as what federal agency updated “plant hardiness zones” for the first time in ten years?

M) What branch of government announced a new code of ethics for themselves Monday after months of stories of ethics violations in the media?

N) What US Senator threatened to fight a witness during a senate committee hearing Tuesday?

O) Also Tuesday what US Representative was accused of punching a fellow Representative in the ribs?

P) Trump has been roundly criticized for calling his enemies “vermin” in a statement that drew comparisons to what easier 20th century politician?

Q) Now you see him, now you don’t. What MAGA presidential candidate dropped out of the race on live TV last Sunday?

R) The QAnon Shaman is back and running for congress in what state?

S) What Native American served as a translator between native Americans and Pilgrims?

T) It is looking like Rishi Sunak’s government in the UK is very shaky. Sunk fired his Home Secretary and brought in what former Prime Minister?

The report shows that Santos stole money from his campaign and blatantly lied to his supporters in order to enrich himself.

Uh, isn’t that what Trump did and is still doing?

Answers:

A) “Laddered” budget bills

B) South Korea

C) Maryann Trump

D) Morton, Illinois (been there in the fall – it reeks of pumpkin spice)

E) Tommy Tuberville of Alabama

F) Balance of Nature

G) Rosalyn Carter

H) San Francisco

I) Both were in attendance for an APEC meeting

J) 3.5 million

K) George Santos

L) the Department of Agriculture

M) the Supreme Court

N) Markwayne Mullins of Oklahoma

O) Kevin McCarthy

P) Adolf Hitler

Q) Tim Scott

R) Arizona –  wonder if he will have a problem with that insurrection thing?

S) Squanto

T) David Cameron – elections are due by Jan. 28, 2025

For the first time in 40 years the US economy is growing faster than China’s. America is moving forward, under President Biden’s leadership. – Truckersvote

Happy Thanksgiving all!