Tuesday is the last of the holidays surrounding the end of the year festivities that celebrate the return of the undying sun or as the old Romans would call it, Sol Invictus (the unconquered sun). For americans it is the fifth anniversary of a president led attempted takeover of our democracy. I cover it elsewhere, but don’t ever forget it.

 

A story on the radio on New Year’s Day reminded me of the new tradition of Dry January – a 31 day challenge to those who feel they may be abusing alcohol to try living without alcohol for a month. As someone who lost both parents to alcohol and was fortunate to shuck the habit myself, I heartily encourage everyone to try a dry January. In the marketplace of ideas, sobriety is a great idea.

 

I used to wonder how alcohol got such a grip on humanity the I realized until recent history, drinking water with its unseen pathogens could kill you. Alcohol and vinegar were about the only things safe to drink. Alcohol wins that race every time. So we shall have some questions on alcohol and maybe the Epiphany as life returns to normal. {remember FIWH is the Felon In the White House}

 

A) Well, one bit of good news is that federal troops are being removed from what cities where the FIWH had illegally sent them?

 

B) January 1, 2026 citizens who get medical insurance through the ACA lost what, thanks to Republicans?

 

C) A fire in a bar in what European country left over 40 people dead on new Year’s Eve and day?

 

D) Any idea who is given credit for beginning Dry January? {hint: it was a woman from Great Britain}

 

E) In another attempt to provide cover for the release of what material, the DOJ did a huge document drop on New Year’s Eve?

 

F) Which country is the US threatening to invade due to its treatment of Christians?

 

G) Which country is the US threatening to invade due to its supposed support for drug trafficking to the US?

 

H) Which country is the US threatening to invade due to its treatment of its own citizens?

 

I) What country has warned the US to stop threatening that country’s territory, Greenland?

 

J) Alcohol tends to have worse effects on which sex?

 

K) What special prosecuter gave testimony behing closed doors last week concerning the January 6th insurrection?

 

L) Who is Nick Shirley?

 

M) What grandchild of President Kennedy died last week from leukemia?

 

N) How long is dry January?

 

O) The media says we should all be paying close attention to the football playoffs. Can you name the four teams left in the playoffs?

 

P) What new mayor of New York was sworn in to office on January 1st?

 

Q) Billionaires in what state are squealing loudly over a new wealth tax?

 

R) What city in the US has the highest rate of alcoholism?

 

S) Among all the holidays this time of year, January 5th is known as what?

 

T) What third party said this week it will try to field a candidate for president in 2028?

 

Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Trump has sued over jokes, tweets, interviews, and news articles but not once over any of the countless accusations of child rape. — That silence says everything. – Andrea Junker

 

 

Answers:

 

A) Los Angeles (ordered out by a judge), Portland and Chicago

 

B) government subsidies that helped people pay for the insurance. Some peoples cost will more than double

 

C) Switzerland

 

D) A lady named Emily Robinson from Great Britain who was training for a half marathon

 

E) The Epstein files

 

F) Nigeria which also has a huge amount of oil

 

G) Venezuela which also has a huge amount of oil

 

H) Iran which also has a huge amount of oil

 

I) Denmark. The Danish territory Greenland has huge amounts of rare earth menerals

J) women – while women drink much less, their bodies process alcohol much more slowly which leads to more serious consequences.

 

K) Jack Smith. A tape of his testimony was released on new Year’s Eve

 

L) the far right wing you tuber whose video gave a distorted view that child care centers were taking money for services not performed. The FIWH is withholding money based on Shirley’s videos

 

M) Tatiana Schlossburg

 

N) seems like years and years, but only 31 days

 

O) Miami, Mississippi, Oregon and Indiana

 

P) Zohran Mamdani

 

Q) California

 

R) Milwaukee 

 

S) 12th night

 

T) the Working Families Party. Sadly if they do it may pull just enough votes from the Democrat in certain states to let a Republican win again. wiiol we ever learn?

 

Nearly every social event in my parents life revolved around alcohol. Alcohol was constantly consumed in our house. Every TV show showed adults constantly drinking. A large number of shows were sponsored by beer and cigarette companies. And we wonder why Americans drink to excess?

 

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