Monthly Archives: May 2017

Gregg Allman, Southern Rock Pioneer, Passes Away at 69

Posted on May 30, 2017 by theurbanllama

I can’t put my finger on when exactly the Allman Brothers Band consciously entered my world. I was born in Kentucky right around when they formed in Florida in 1969. Their music has held a constant position on my life’s … Continue reading →

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Trump Travels Abroad As Controversy Swirls Back Home

Posted on May 26, 2017 by theurbanllama

The Trumpster took to the air last Friday with his merry band of pranksters, to embark on his first foreign journey since taking office. The nine-day carnival ride is stopping in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Bethlehem, a sit down with the … Continue reading →

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Terrorist Attack at Manchester Concert Kills 22

Posted on May 23, 2017 by theurbanllama

An explosion rocked concertgoers exiting a performance by pop star Ariana Grande Monday night in Manchester, England, killing 22 people and injuring 59. The blast at Manchester Arena occurred around 10:35 PM in a foyer outside the main performance space. … Continue reading →

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Trump Discloses Classified Material to Russians

Posted on May 16, 2017 by theurbanllama

The cover story during the campaign was Hillary would be the candidate if elected we needed to worry about mishandling classified information. Turns out it’s Donald Trump who can’t help but pass along state secrets to his Russian bed buddies. … Continue reading →

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Haymarket Whiskey Bar Clears Away The Blues

Posted on May 15, 2017 by theurbanllama

After a particularly soul crushing day of corporate consulting, I wasn’t prepared to immediately hop on the expressway for the evening commute home. I had too much anxiety and aggravation built up. These demons needed exorcising first, otherwise I risked … Continue reading →

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Trump Fires Comey Amid Russia Ties Probe

Posted on May 11, 2017 by theurbanllama

Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to the United States. That is becoming more evident day-by-day as the current president sees his faltering leadership decay. The current firestorm enveloping his presidency was ignited Tuesday when Trump haphazardly fired … Continue reading →

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GOP Rush to Pass Faulty Alternative to ACA 

Posted on May 4, 2017 by theurbanllama

It makes no sense that Republicans are preparing to hold a vote in the House today on a repeal and replace for Obamacare without having read the bill. The amendments were not in place until last night and a finished … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Doesn’t Stand By Anything

Posted on May 2, 2017 by theurbanllama

Is it just me or does Donald Trump seem a bit stranger than usual? Admittedly he’s always off-kilter, jumping from topic-to-topic, like a pinball ricocheting around. Yet over the past 72 hours, in several interviews surrounding his administration reaching the … Continue reading →

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Trump Success Lacking 100 Days into Term

Posted on May 1, 2017 by theurbanllama

With Saturday marking the 100th day of the Trump administration, there is a longstanding tradition of evaluation that comes with reaching this initial milestone in a new presidency. Sure there is an arbitrary nature in trying to measure an entire administration … Continue reading →

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